Nak Won Korean Bakery

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver asked curiously: ‘Why does Nak Won always leave one cookie on the shelf?’ The owner smiled mysteriously and replied, 'That’s our lucky cookie. Legend says it brings good fortune to whoever finds it.' The delivery driver shook his head with a laugh, but from then on, he always checked the shelf first before leaving.

2. A little girl, holding her mom’s hand, stopped abruptly outside Nak Won. Her eyes widened as she pointed towards the window, whispering excitedly, ‘Mommy, look! The lady bakes bread like magic!’ The mother smiled and said, ‘Honey, that’s just Mrs. Kim making her special kimbap.’ Just then, a delivery driver walked by and joked, ‘She doesn’t use magic—she just works here every day!’ Everyone laughed, and they entered Nak Won for some delicious treats.

3. Early in the morning, before most people had woken up, a delivery driver pulled into the quiet street near Nak Won Korean Bakery. Something strange caught his eye—a small pile of freshly baked pastries, neatly arranged on the pavement, with a note that read simply: 'For those who need a smile today.' The delivery driver picked up one pastry and took a bite—delicious! He decided to keep it for himself. Later that day, a neighbor noticed the empty spot where the pastries used to be and muttered, ‘They must’ve run out already.’ The next morning, another note appeared: “Sorry for the inconvenience, hope you understand!” Everyone smiled anyway.

4. A neighborhood cat, famously lazy and always seen dozing near the bakery's door, suddenly started appearing only on Wednesdays. On those days, it would sit there for exactly twenty minutes, then disappear until next week. One Wednesday, a delivery driver arrived just as the cat appeared. Thinking it was part of the routine, he waved cheerfully, ‘See you next week, old timer!’ The cat blinked sleepily and promptly vanished. That evening, an elderly neighbor stopped by to pick up her usual treat. As she left, she called over her shoulder, ‘And don’t forget, kitty—see you next Wednesday!’