Even though restrictions have been loosened in all parts of the world, the pandemic is not completely over yet and a lot of people are still...
Even though restrictions have been loosened in all parts of the world, the pandemic is not completely over yet and a lot of people are still burdened with its effects. Most of us are still in the process of restoring our financial footing, so even though we would badly love to travel to South Korea and enjoy life again, it may not be practical just yet.But there are ways we can indulge in Korean experiences locally, such as by visiting Korean cafés and enjoying authentic Korean drinks and food!
If you are nearby or you are planning on visiting one of the towns on this list, don’t forget to visit these Korean cafés!
Jinjee Korean Café
Photos from Jinjee Korean Café’s Instagram
With their sunny yellow store color and adorable logo, Jinjee Korean Café exudes a warm and amiable vibe—indeed true to their tagline, “Your friendly Korean café.”
Jinjee Korean Café offers a budget-friendly menu, with their egg drop sandwiches starting at P70 and their drinks starting at P45! Perfect for those who are on a tight budget but want to indulge in something scrumptious.
You can choose from a variety of drinks, which include iced whipped coffee, iced latté, espresso, frappé, and milktea. But you should definitely try their signature drink, mango frappé, with any egg drop sandwich of your choice!
Socials: Facebook, Instagram
Address: 2059 Laong Laan Road, Sampaloc, Manila
Store Hours: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
8.14 Korean Café
Photos from 8.14 Korean Café’s Instagram
8.14 Korean Café features the original minimalist Korean aesthetics. Their café is bathed in white, making the wood accent of their furniture and displays pop.
8.14 Korean Café offers different kinds of drinks like coffee, latté, and frappé. They also have unique and interesting ones that you might want to try, such as hot blended tea served in a teapot and Korean milk with real fruits!
They also offer egg drop sandwiches, folded kimbap, and dosirak. Intrigued what a dosirak is? It is simply a lunch box! But there is something about lunch boxes that makes a meal especially enjoyable. You should definitely order one!
Socials: Facebook, Instagram
Address: Stall No. 1, IGP Building, DMMMSU-MLUC, Catbangen, San Fernando, La Union
Store Hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM every Monday to Wednesday, 11:00 to 8:00 PM every Friday to Sunday, Closed every Thursday
6D Café
Photos from 6D Café’s Instagram
6D Café is the first of its kind in Rodriguez, Rizal. They brought the Korean café experience closer not only to those living in the area, but also to those residing in nearby towns which are quite far from the cities where most concept cafés are.
6D Café boasts their authentic egg drop sandwiches which you can enjoy with a freshly brewed espresso or a refreshing fruity drink. Their ramyeon, which is creatively served in a pot, is a must-try as well!
Their café is also beginning to become a usual venue for cupsleeve events, which started with a cupsleeve event for our former Vice President Leni Robredo’s birthday on April 23.
Socials: Facebook, Instagram
Address: 681 Ipil Street, San Jose, Rodriguez, Rizal
Store Hours: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Café B.O.M
Photos from Café B.O.M’s Instagram
Café B.O.M is a two-story coffee house and restaurant, featuring a fusion of elegant and industrial vibes with its modern interior design and deliberately unfinished ceiling.
They offer a long list of menu items, which includes espresso, latté, frappé, tea, smoothie, ade, pasta, pizza, brunch meals, rice meals, and noodles.
Aside from coffee and food, Café B.O.M also offers photos! Their place is also a studio where you can take numerous photos with your loved ones. Café B.O.M values creating memories and wishes to provide a space where their customers’ happiness bloom like spring.
Socials: Facebook, Instagram
Address: Lot 18-1B, E. Jacinto Street, Clark, Pampanga
Store Hours: 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM on weekdays, 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM on weekends
Seollem Café
Photos from Seollem Café’s Instagram
A look upon their café will certainly make your heart flutter! Seollem Café gives off the exact same vibes as the coffee shops we see in Korean dramas.
Seollem Café offers an extensive menu which includes a variety of drinks, desserts, and food items. They also guarantee that each and every item in their menu promises authentic Korean taste and flavors that will complete the Korean café experience you have been dreaming of.
You should definitely order one of their signature blends with any dessert or food you would love to try!
Socials: Facebook, Instagram
Address: 74 Del Nacia Apartments, Camp 7, Baguio City
Store Hours: 9:30 AM to 8:15 PM every Tuesday to Sunday, Closed every Monday
While you are deciding which café to visit first, watch this Korean café vlog by 나징 NAJING where she shows how she makes various kinds of drinks!
Main photo from 6D Café @6dcafe, Café B.O.M @cafeb.o.m, and Seollem Café @seollemcafe on Instagram.
Written by Diana Cleto
Diana, known to friends as Yana, is a full-time mother of eight furry kids and a part-time digital marketing intern at PS Media Enterprise. She considers writing as the only thing she owns, so even while she has a strong love-hate relationship with it, she weaves words with utmost sincerity. But she probably spends more time locked in her room, binge-watching Korean variety shows.
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