Etoile | Gangnam-gu, Seoul

You will smell this beautiful little French bakery before you see it. Located in a posh avenue of Apgujeong, this bakery and cafe specializes in Madeleines, French butter cakes about the length of your finger. The fragrant scent of butter and fillé pastry wafts down the road, so you can’t help put pick up more than a few croissants and cakes on your way to the subway. The Matcha Madeleine features a green tea-infused cake base with a glossy matcha icing finish. It is melt in your mouth good, with a focus on freshness and texture rather than sugar content and appearance. Traditional Lemon, Almond, and Original Butter Madeleines available as well.