Always a great sign when a place serving a certain ethnic cuisine is frequented by people of that ethnicity. I saw Korean grannies eating here, so there's a checkmark.
I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say bingsu is the best shaved ice dessert out there. No slushy mess, no neon coloured sugar syrup. Just fluffy, creamy goodness. Soul Cafe opens the doors to this exotic snowy paradise and lets you experience it in a dozen different ways.
Along with bingsu, they've got some other types of desserts like brick toast, cakes, and waffles. Also, they've got a variety of drinks, the most unique of which is the sweet potato latte which is definitely worth an order. Seriously, guys, it works. Sweet potatoes make good beverages!
But of course, you're here for the bingsu. Soul's got an amazing variety, some fruit based, like mango, strawberry, watermelon, and some flavoured with other things like coffee, green tea, Oreo, tiramisu...My favourite is the Injeolmi which is made with condensed milk, soybean powder, almonds, and chewy little mochi pieces. It's sweet, it's nutty, and the difference in textures creates something surprisingly complex.
We also tried the honeydew bingsu, which is an impressive concoction served inside a half melon, covered with melon balls, and topped with a whole Melona like a sword in the stone. Refreshing and perfect summery treat.
Service here is polite and quick. They may have forgotten my rose tea at first, but they brought it out quickly and with a piece of complimentary cake. Can't say no to free cake! Now, if only the crazy diagonal parking was just as friendly...
(34/100) - 2018