Myeongdong Dubai Waffle Prices: ₩6,000 Half vs ₩10,000 Full (Local Manager's Guide)
The Dubai waffle cart on Myeongdong's main street prints its prices right on the sign. A half size is ₩6,000, a full size is ₩10,000, the summer-only Dubai ice cream waffle is ₩7,500, and Dujjonku (두쫀쿠, a chewy Dubai-style cookie) is ₩7,000. You don't have to ask what anything costs, and there is nothing to haggle over. The price boards sit above the cart and in front of the display case, so you can read them before you get in line. Cash, card, and bank transfer are all accepted.
How do you find the Dubai waffle cart in Myeongdong?
This cart is easy to spot from a distance. Both sides of it carry the words "Dubai Waffle" in large English letters, along with big photos of the waffle itself. Even if you can't read Korean, that one English word is enough to find it.
In the photo you can see the long horizontal sign mounted above the cart, with ① marking the half size and ② marking the full size. Below it, the waffles and cookies are laid out on the counter.
One detail worth pointing out: what sits on that counter is real food, not display models. These are not plastic samples but actual waffles and cookies made that day, which makes it easier to buy with confidence.
So let's start with the prices.
How much does a Dubai waffle cost in Myeongdong?
Here are the prices. These numbers are not my estimates — they are printed on the cart's own sign. Take a look at the photo too.
| Menu | Price | Wording on the sign |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai waffle, half | ₩6,000 | Easy to try |
| Dubai waffle, full | ₩10,000 | Best value |
| Dubai ice cream waffle (summer only) | ₩7,500 | Summer Menu |
| Dujjonku (Dubai chewy cookie) | ₩7,000 | Dubai Chewy Cookie |
The sign also puts a short line of guidance next to each price. The half is labeled "Easy to try" and the full is labeled "Best value". It splits customers into first-timers and people who want the whole thing. Simple, but exactly the information you need.
Now that you know the prices, the question is which one to order.
Half, full, or Dujjonku — which should you get?
The filling in the Dubai waffle is pistachio spread, whipped cream, and Nutella. The half and the full use the same combination; only the size changes.
In summer, one more item joins the lineup. Dubai waffle + ice cream = Dubai ice cream waffle, with the ice cream sandwiched between the waffle, sold at ₩7,500. It is a summer-season item, so it won't be there if you visit in winter. If you're in Myeongdong during the summer, this one is worth trying.
Dujjonku is small enough to eat in one bite, and each one comes in its own plastic container. It is the chewy Dubai-style cookie that took off across Korea in 2026.
Because it comes packaged, you don't have to eat it on the spot. The packaging holds up well enough to save it for after a meal, or to pull out as a late-night snack back at your hotel.
Can you order here without speaking Korean?
The signs on this cart are not Korean-only. The sizes are written out in several languages side by side.
| Size | How it appears on the sign |
|---|---|
| Half (₩6,000) | Half / small / 小份 / ハーフ / Kecil |
| Full (₩10,000) | Full / large / 大份 / フル / Besar |
English, Chinese, Japanese, and Indonesian all sit right next to the size names. The Dujjonku sign carries a Japanese label as well (ドバイもちもちクッキー).
Each menu item also has a large ① or ② printed beside it. Knowing the numbers and photos are there makes the moment of ordering a lot less stressful. The vendor can handle basic foreign-language exchanges, so ordering is not something you need to overthink.
What payment methods does the Myeongdong Dubai waffle cart accept?
There are three.
- Cash
- Card
- Bank transfer
You can confirm the bank transfer option yourself — there's a bank account card standing on the display counter. Use whichever of the three is easiest for you.
For the record, on the day I took these photos I paid ₩7,500 in cash for one Dubai ice cream waffle. Two foreign visitors were getting their cash ready to pay at the same moment.
How long is the wait, and can you watch them make it?
This cart does not sell waffles made in advance. They cook the waffle on the spot once your order goes in.
My own wait felt like about three minutes. Not long enough to feel like standing around.
You can also watch the entire process from where you stand. The vendor grills the batter and spreads the filling inside the cart, in full view of the customer. If hygiene is on your mind, that visibility is something you can judge for yourself.
So you've got your waffle. Now what?
Where do you eat it, and where does the trash go?
The waffle comes wrapped in its own paper sleeve. It's easy to carry in one hand, which makes it perfectly workable to eat while walking down the Myeongdong street.
The trash question is one this cart answers on a sign of its own. There's a green board standing beside the cart that reads:
| Language | What the sign says |
|---|---|
| Korean | 쓰레기 버려 드리겠습니다. |
| English | Give me the trash |
| Chinese | 請給我垃圾 |
| Japanese | ごみください |
It means you can hand your finished wrapper back to the cart and they will dispose of it for you. The point of that sign is that you won't be walking around Myeongdong hunting for a bin.
Is the ₩7,500 Dubai ice cream waffle worth it?
The day I was shooting was hot enough that I bought the summer-only Dubai ice cream waffle and ate it myself.
The nutty depth of the pistachio spread and the ice cream go together really well. It tasted good enough that I found myself wondering who comes up with combinations like this.
That said, the direction is clear. This is sweet and soft, full stop. My own read is that it lands better with women than with men. And in fact, the customers standing in front of the waffles while I was taking photos were women.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Dubai waffle in Myeongdong?
A half size is ₩6,000 and a full size is ₩10,000. The summer-only Dubai ice cream waffle is ₩7,500, and Dujjonku is ₩7,000. All of these prices are printed on the cart's sign, so you can check them yourself before ordering.
Can you pay by card?
Yes. This cart takes cash, card, and bank transfer. A bank account card stands on the display counter, which is how you know transfers work here. It is not a cash-only stall, so payment is not something to plan around in advance.
Can you order without speaking Korean?
The sizes are printed in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Indonesian. Half appears as Half / 小份 / ハーフ / Kecil and full as Full / 大份 / フル / Besar, and each menu item carries a large ① or ② next to it.
Where do you throw away the wrapper?
Hand it back to the cart. The green board beside it says in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese that they will dispose of your trash for you. You don't need to find a public bin on the Myeongdong street.
How long do you wait after ordering?
About three minutes, by my own count. They don't sell pre-made waffles — the waffle is cooked after your order goes in. While you wait, you can watch the whole process in front of you.
Myeongdong street food: where to next?
The Myeongdong street mixes carts that post their prices with carts that don't. I work in Myeongdong every day, and I'm going through that difference one stall at a time.
If you've just had something sweet like the Dubai waffle, maybe the savory side is next? I've written up prices and ordering steps for other Myeongdong carts the same way, so keep reading from there.
