Located near Seoul National University Station, KOYO Dessert Shop is a new cafe that sells a variety of sweet treats made with fresh fruits. The highlight of KOYO Dessert Shop is their signature Mont Blanc bingsu, which looks like soba noodles at first glance.
Chestnut Mont Blanc Bingsu
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KOYO Dessert Shop currently serves two flavours of Mont Blanc bingsu – chestnut and peach. Both are served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, red bean paste, and a meringue.
Peach Mont Blanc Bingsu
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The Peach Mont Blanc Bingsu (KRW14,500, ~USD12.20) contains mango yuzu jelly, peach compote, and fresh peaches, while the Chestnut Mont Blanc Bingsu (KRW13,500, ~USD11.36) contains banana, walnuts, and raspberry compote.
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The bingsu resembles soba noodles thanks to a generous helping of vermicelli-shaped fruit puree ladled on top of a mountain of shaved ice.
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Depending on how sweet you want your Mont Blanc bingsu to be, you can either drizzle all the compote over it or add small amounts to the ice as you work your way through.
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Mousse cakes are also popular at KOYO Dessert Shop. For KRW7,500 (~USD6.31), you can try their adorable realistic-looking mousse cakes in 3 seasonal summer flavours – avocado, apple, and peach.
Apple Mousse Cake
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Filled with apple and pineapple cinnamon compote, the Apple Mousse Cake is a white chocolate mousse sorbet cake served on top of a biscuit base.
Avocado Mousse Cake
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The Avocado Mousse Cake is a lemon chocolate cheesecake with mango yuzu jelly and cocoa buttercream that melts in your mouth.
Peach Mousse Cake
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Made of vanilla bean compote, yogurt mousse, and sorbet, the Peach Mousse Cake has a light, refreshing taste.
Cherry Tart and Green grape/Lemon Tart
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Starting from 3rd September, KOYO Dessert Shop will serve 3 new items – Green grape/Lemon Tart, Cherry Tart, and Fig Tart.
Fig Tart
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KOYO Dessert Shop also serves beverages such as Lemon Lime Ade, Peach Oolong Tea Ade, and a special Ryoanji Tea Ade made with grapes, apple tea, lemon, and spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. Prices range from KRW6,500-7,500 (~USD5.46-6.31).
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The cafe’s menu changes every season so keep a lookout on their Instagram page for the latest menu.
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The cafe’s modern monochrome interior gives off an urban, chic vibe that’s perfect for minimalist fanatics. The black tables are made of stone and embellished with rock pieces, adding a zen touch to the cafe.
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Just a 5-minute walk from Seoul National University Station Exit 5, KOYO Dessert Shop is easy to find and a perfect place to chill at in the afternoon.
Address: 31 Nambusunhwan-ro (2F) 226-gil, Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Opening hours: 12PM-10PM (Mon-Sun, Tue off)
Telephone: 02-876-1232
KOYO Dessert Shop is a must-visit cafe, especially if you love fruity flavours. Furthermore, with its convenient location, chic interior, and seasonal dessert menu, there’s no reason not to include this new gem in your cafe-hopping plans.
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