'Rice' is well known as Korea's representative staple food. The number of cafes that use rice, which was only enjoyed as a meal, as a dessert is increasing. Rice desserts initially began as healthy food for people who were gluten intolerant and could not eat flour. As bread and desserts made from rice flour were easier to digest than wheat flour products, places that are popular with ordinary consumers and specialize in them have sprung up. Rice desserts were initially favored and disliked because of their crunchy texture, but after a long period of research, they captivated the taste buds of customers by making use of their moist texture and unique flavor. Here are 5 of the best rice dessert cafes where you can enjoy the colorful transformation of rice.
1. Spreading sweetness, Sadang-dong's 'The Sora'
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âThe Sorahâ uses wooden furniture and fabric accessories to create a cozy feeling. The signature menu, âBlack Sesame Pumpkin Tart,â is finished by filling the tart paper with chewy pumpkin ganache and soft black sesame cream, then putting sweet pumpkin slices on it. Ganache, which wraps tightly around the tongue, and the unique aroma of black sesame go together harmoniously. The crunchy sweet pumpkin topping enhances the sweet flavor.
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â²Location: 15 Sadang-ro 20ga-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
â²Business hours: 12:00 â 20:00 every day, closed on Sundays and Mondays
â²Price: Black sesame sweet pumpkin tart 6,200 won, strawberry cream rice cake 6,000 won
â²Testimonial (Shikigami Minimi): A place that shattered the prejudice that daughter's dessert was less tasty! The black sesame sweet pumpkin tart was so pretty from the color, and I, a lover of spicy flavors, was absolutely insatiable!
2. 'Yeonnam Dabang' at the entrance of Hongdae, with a sensuous retro sensibility
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Image source: Yeonnamdabang's Instagram
âYeonnam Dabangâ is very popular on social media due to its retro interior. The signature menu is âmilk rice cake,â which has a white cake sheet and fresh cream piled up in visuals that are reminiscent of Snow White. Thanks to the fresh cream, which has a sweetness that is not burdensome, it stands out for its light flavor. I also like âdabang waffles,â which are waffles baked with rice flour dough filled with ice cream, fruit, etc.
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â²Location: 36 Yeonhui-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
â²Business hours: Sunday â Thursday 13:00 â 22:00, Friday â Saturday 13:00 â 23:00
â²Price: Milk rice cake 7,000 won, coffee shop waffle 13,000 won
â²Testimonial (shikigin bread, chocolate flavor): There are photo zones all over the store. The dishes that serve desserts and drinks also have an old-fashioned feel. The milk rice cake is so soft that it seems to have disappeared as soon as you put it in your mouth~
3. Magoknaru 'Inlike' captures the aesthetics of health
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âInlikeâ makes desserts without using flour, butter, white sugar, or preservatives. We want to capture healthy flavors by using âMy Body's Favorite Dessertâ as a general rule of operation. The signature menu, âMugwort Cake,â is a dark green mugwort cake sheet filled between with mugwort cream. The fluffy cake sheet and the gentle scent of mugwort are appealing.
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â²Location: 103, Yangcheon-ro 30-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
â²Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 11:00-20:00, Friday-Sunday 11:30 â 21:00, closed on Tuesdays
â²Price: Mugwort cake 6,500 won, black sesame cake 6,500 won
â²Review (Shikigin Kakao 99.9): I definitely like the dessert here because I feel comfortable after eating it. My favorite mugwort cake has a rich mugwort flavor and is moderately sweet, so you can eat it without getting bitten!
4. Seongsu-dong âin a simple wayâ with Korean flavors
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â²Location: 27 Seongdeokjeong-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
â²Opening hours: 12:00 â 21:00 every day, 12:00 â 20:00 on Sundays, closed on Mondays
â²Price: 5,500 won for soybean snow, 5,500 won for snow white
â²Review (Shikigami bsjkj621): The family house was renovated and has a nostalgic atmosphere. I liked the crunchy texture of the cake itself, and I was impressed by the traditional savory flavor of the soybean paste. It's not very sweet, so adults will love it too!
5. The taste of domestic rice and seasonal ingredients, Mokdong's âsweet cakeâ
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Image source: dal_mee's Instagram
âSweet Cakeâ presents cakes and baked goods using 100% domestic rice. You can enjoy desserts that vary from season to season using a variety of seasonal fruits such as cherries, kiwis, strawberries, and lemons. The signature menu is âpure white cake,â which draws attention with its pure white appearance as if it had snowed. It has an addictive flavor of fluffy yet soft cake sheets and fresh whipped cream.
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â²Location: 26, Mokdong-ro 11-gil, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul
â²Opening hours: Thursday and Friday 14:00 to 20:00, Saturday 12:00 to 18:00, Sunday to Wednesday closed
â²Price: Pure white cake 5,500 won, sweet pumpkin cake 5,500 won
â²Testimonial (Mary Jane â¡): Made with rice flour, the texture remains the same as the first time you ate it even after a day or two! They also have one-day classes, so I plan to take them next time.
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