migiui Gallery Café in Ulsan: A Serene Garden Café Experience with Admission Ticket Included
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If you’re looking for a unique café experience in Ulsan, let me introduce you to migiui, a hidden garden-style gallery café tucked deep inside the forests of Sangbuk, Ulju-gun.
Lately, the Unyang/Sangbuk area has been booming with large-scale cafés, but migiui truly stands out—winning an architecture award and becoming known as “the café with an admission fee.”
I’ll be honest—at first, I wondered why a café would charge an entrance fee.
But after visiting, the concept makes sense: the fee includes access to the garden, the architectural space, one drink, and a full dessert course.
Think of it as a small gallery + café + nature walk packaged into one experience.
I chose the migiui Walking Dessert Course, which lets you explore both the indoor space and the expansive garden trails.
Here’s my detailed experience!
📌 Basic Information – migiui Gallery Café
Name: migiui
Address: 130 Songnakgol-gil, Sangbuk-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
Hours: 10:30–21:00
(Last order: 19:30 / Closed on Wednesdays)
Reservations
- Available through Naver Booking
- Recommended for: Finger Dining Course, Premium Dessert Course (migiui Comfort)
- The migiui Walking Dessert Course can be purchased on-site
Parking
- Parking Lot 1: In front of the Art Shop
- Parking Lot 2: Next to the entrance
Spacious and convenient—weekday visits are especially comfortable.
🎫 Start at the Art Shop – Buy Your Admission Ticket
Before entering the main café building, you’ll first stop by the Art Shop.
This space is used for:
✔ Ticketing
✔ Merchandise
✔ Viewing the architectural model
There is even a large table shaped just like the migiui building—proof that the architecture concept is deeply embedded throughout the space.
🎟 Admission Fee & Menu Options
migiui operates on a ticket-based system that includes the space + drink + dessert + garden access.
Courses at migiui
- migiui Walking Dessert Course
₩18,000 — 3 desserts + 1 drink + access to 1F & garden - Kids Course
₩16,000 - migiui Comfort (Premium Dessert Course)
₩45,000 — Premium dessert + drink + 2F lounge access - Finger Dining Course (Reservation Only)
₩90,000 — 13-course dining experience
After payment, you receive a ticket with a barcode—scan it at the hidden entrance opposite the Art Shop and the door opens with a satisfying “beep.”
It truly feels like entering a secret world.
🌿 First Impression of migiui
Walk down the narrow forest path and you’ll see migiui’s iconic architecture appear—a beautiful curved-glass structure blended harmoniously into the landscape.
It looks like a three-story building, but guests primarily use:
- 1st floor lounge
- 2nd floor premium lounge (reservation-only)
- Garden areas
The curved glass and minimalist design make the space feel like an extension of the surrounding forest.
☕ Interior – Inspired by Stone, Wood, and Water
Inside migiui, the main lounge opens with floor-to-ceiling windows, delivering stunning sunlight and forest views.
The entire concept of migiui revolves around:
🌑 Stone
🌲 Wood
💧 Water
These thematic elements appear in:
- Architecture
- Window design
- Dessert course
- Garden layout
Every corner is picturesque, especially in the afternoon sun.
🥤 Walking Dessert Course – Drinks & Desserts Review
I ordered the Orange Matcha Cloud, while my companion chose coffee and tea.
☕ Orange Matcha Cloud
- Orange syrup at the bottom
- Soft matcha cream on top
- Mild, smooth sweetness
- Refreshing and pairs well with desserts
Perfect for those who want a creamy drink without bitterness.
🍰 Three Desserts Representing Stone · Wood · Water
1. Stone – Black Sesame Gâteau
- Injeolmi crumble
- Rich black sesame flavor
- Dense and satisfying
2. Wood – Fermented Bean & Chestnut Terrine
- Made with local Unyang fermented bean powder
- Earthy, nutty aroma
- Soft sweetness
3. Water – Jeju Green Citrus Mousse
- Light, refreshing, slightly tart
- Airy mousse texture
Each dessert focuses on flavor balance rather than heavy sweetness—very aligned with migiui’s calm, natural vibe.
🚶♀️ ‘migiui Walk’ — Exploring the 10 Theme Gardens
The garden area is one of migiui’s highlights.
You’ll find:
- Small waterfall
- Stone water pathways
- Tree-lined trails
- Reed fields
- Seasonal foliage
- Wetland garden
- Sculptural installations
- Beautiful fog/steam effects
The fog drifting around the garden creates dream-like scenery—perfect for photos.
🧱 For Architecture Lovers
migiui is a rare type of café that blends:
✔ Architecture
✔ Nature
✔ Installation art
✔ Café culture
Curved glass walls, terraced decks, and nature-centered design all make this place special.
It’s quiet, spacious, and perfect for slow travel.
👍 Final Thoughts & Tips
The entrance fee may feel a bit high at first, but considering:
- Garden experience
- Gallery-like building
- Dessert & drink
- Peaceful atmosphere
…it’s worth the visit—especially if you stay for at least 1–2 hours.
✅ Hidori’s Tips
- Weekdays recommended
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Walking Dessert Course is enough for first-time visitors
- Bring a camera—lighting is amazing
- Enjoy slowly like an art exhibition
migiui is a forest gallery café where time feels slower and nature feels closer. A must-visit if you love architecture, gardens, and peaceful cafés.
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