“Congomal†is an ingredient that is making a new splash in the dessert world in 2017. Mochi made from glutinous rice, like Injeolmi, is usually enjoyed by dipping it in fat, but recently, more and more people are using this soybean paste in various Western-style desserts. Congolese products have an extreme “humour†that is not expressed by the word “savory.†Here are 5 places that serve sweets that take advantage of the subtle sweetness of soybeans. What kind of new flavors will the encounter with soybeans, pancakes, tarts, gelato, etc. that you have never imagined bring?
1. Sweet Sarangbang, Hongje-dong 'My Dear Sweet'
It's a small dessert shop located in Hongje-dong, where you can enjoy scones and cakes prepared slightly differently every day, pancakes baked at the same time as you order, and French toast. Currently, the most popular menu is the “soybean flour pancake,†which is a moist, soft pancake topped with plenty of savory soy sauce. The characteristic is that you can enjoy a rich savory flavor using soybean flour from the dough. You can enjoy it even more if you eat it with sweet and refreshing cream and homemade vanilla syrup. However, since it is made at the same time as the order is placed, it takes about 15 minutes, and it is prepared in limited quantities, so please note. Scones with unique flavors such as oreos, olives, green tea, sweet potatoes, and soybean flour scones are also popular.
* Source: My Dear Sweet's official Instagram
* Source: My Dear Sweet's official Instagram
â–²Location: No. 101, 1F, 52-10, Segeong-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul â–²Business hours: Wednesday to Sunday 11:00-20:00, every Monday and Tuesday, closed on the first Wednesday of every month â–²Price: Pancake (plain) 12,000 won, brioche French toast 12,000 won â–²Review (Shikigin Green Apple Pencil): Honestly, I think pancakes are the best in Seoul… It's moist, so it melts in your mouth as soon as you put it in your mouth. Hmm, how savory is Congolese food!!! If you also pour homemade vanilla syrup on it and eat it, it's a real heaven
2. Romantic & Lovely Baking, Bundang “Arari Obneâ€
A dessert cafe in Bundang Yatap where you can enjoy various types of tarts. It is a small space with about 3 tables for 2 people and cannot accommodate a large number of people. Coffee is not sold separately, and only green tea is available as a drink. A popular menu item is the “Injeolmi Tart,†which has a rich, soft cream filled with chewy flavor. The “mugwort tart,†which has a subtle scent of mugwort, is also a delicacy. In addition to tarts, they also sell various types of macaroons, such as mugwort karon, indjeolmi, cheddar cheese, and tiramisu macaroons, but the types prepared vary slightly. The Yeonnam-dong branch (second branch) has a larger space and a variety of drinks, so be sure to check it out when you visit.
* Source: Arario Ofne's official Instagram
* Source: Arario Ofne's official Instagram
â–²Location: Songrim Plaza, 290-4, Yatap-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do â–²Business hours: 12:00 to 19:00 every day, closed on Mondays â–²Price range: Injeolmi Tarts 6,900 won, Mugwort 6,000 won â–²Reviews (Shikishin Nanning-gu): There are many types of tarts, but there are unique ones. I ate Injeolmi Tarts, and they definitely tasted like Injeolmi shaved water! It wasn't artificially sweet, so I didn't get tired of it and it was nice to eat it until the end
3. A unique handmade cake shop, Ilsan 'Shuraz Cake'
A cafe where the owner, a patissier who graduated from Nakamura Academy, makes his own cake. New cakes are presented according to the season using fresh cream of animal origin, milk butter, and seasonal fruits. The most popular menu item is “Injeolmi Kongo Cake,†which is topped with a large soy crumble. It has a savory flavor and crunchy texture, just like a crumble placed on top of soboro. The sheet paper contains domestic black sesame powder to add aroma, and the soy flour cream has a deep, rich flavor that blends well with the chewy sheet paper. “Mugwort Cake,†which combines fragrant mugwort sheets, mascarpone mugwort cream, and rich mugword-scented crumble, is also one of the popular menus. In addition, you can also enjoy a variety of desserts, such as double cheese, chewy chocolate, melted bananas, scones, and baked goods.
*Source: Shrazzcake's official Instagram
*Source: Shrazzcake's official Instagram
â–²Location: 2276-1 Daehwa-dong, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do â–²Opening hours: 9:00-21:00 every day â–²Price: Congo cake 5,500 won, mugwort cake 5,500 won â–²Review (Shikigami's brother is a fool): The soboru crumble on top of the soybean cake is so delicious lol
4. Healthy Injeolmi Gelato! Gangneung 'Sundubu Gelato'
A place where you can enjoy savory and healthy gelato made from Gangneung Chodang sundubu. It is characterized by making the same chewy texture of authentic Italian gelato using a machine brought directly from Italy. The signature menu is “sundubu gelato†made with white soybeans from Samcheok, Gangwon-do. It boasts a clean and mild flavor. “Injeolmi Gelato,†made from domestic soybean rice, is also one of the popular dishes, and its subtle sweetness and savory flavor are excellent. The crunchy innjeolmi in the middle adds to the fun of eating with its chewy texture. Other options include a refreshing “Aronia Gelato†made from Gangneung Yeongok Aronia and a fragrant “Coffee Gelatoâ€, so you can choose according to your preferences.
* Source: Sundubu Gelato's official Instagram
* Source: Sundubu Gelato's official Instagram
â–²Location: 354-4 Chodang-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do â–²Opening hours: 10:00 to 20:00 every day â–²Price range: Sundubu Gelato 3,000 won, Injeolmi Gelato 3,000 won â–²Review (I love Shikigin Nanna): I thought it would be a bit strange to make gelato with sundubu, but it was much tastier than I thought it was much tastier than I thought! It's unique, so if you go to Chodang Sundubu Road, I recommend eating it for dessert~
5. Injeolmi tiramisu, Suwon 'Fromage Blanc'
It is a dessert cafe located in Shindong Cafe Street and offers a variety of desserts such as tiramisu, cheesecake, Huinangshi, cannelé, and pound cake. The popular menu is “matcha tiramisu,†which combines the sweet and bitter taste of matcha tea with the firm texture of mascarpone cheese. “Injeolmi Tiramisu,†which was newly launched recently, is also one of the popular dishes, and the combination of chewy cream and savory soy sauce is excellent. There are also a variety of cheesecakes with a thick texture, such as black sesame, matcha, and chocolate, so be sure to check them out. As cafe drinks, “Vienna Coffee,†which uses sour coffee made from Fritz beans and topped with soft and sweet cream, and “milk tea,†which has a fragrant aroma, are popular.
* Source: Fromage Blanc's official Instagram
* Source: Fromage Blanc's official Instagram
â–²Location: 925-7, Sin-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do â–²Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 12:00 to 23:00, Sunday 13:00 to 23:00, closed on Tuesdays â–²Price: Injeolmi tiramisu 6,000 won, milk tea 4,500 won â–²Review (Coco Chanel*): It was a clean cafe! The dessert was fine, and the Viennese coffee was good~ The moist green tea tea tea misu was delicious.