This Minimalist Cafe Has Korean-Japanese Bites Like Dosirak Lunchboxes & Dalgona Coffee
As avid cafe-hoppers, we are always on the lookout for new and interesting spots. After all, there never seems to be a shortage of cute and lavish eateries to be found. But sometimes all we want to do is kick back, relax, and wolf down some hearty comfort food. If that sounds like a good time to you, then add Cafe Gui to your 'must-visit' list right now.
Tucked away on the second floor of Royal Square at Novena, this Korean-Japanese cafe strikes a balance between its minimalist aesthetic and homey decor, creating a comfortable atmosphere to eat and chill with your date or some friends.
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On the menu is a pretty wide selection of mains, sides, hot and cold drinks, as well as a selection of enticing desserts. A great option for first-time diners is the popular Dosirak Rice Bowl ($15.90), which presents humble ingredients like Korean spam, kimchi, seaweed and a sunny side up egg served over rice in a traditional Korean lunchbox.
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As the meal is meant to be eaten with the ingredients mixed up, diners are provided with a lid that they can close the lunchbox with and shake the rice up. The bowl will look like a Korean bibimbap when ready to be eaten.
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Those who prefer a more filling meal can choose the Japanese Ramen ($9.90), which comes with a generous serving of broth and noodles. Its toppings include some chopped leeks, a sausage, slices of fishcake and half a ramen egg.
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Prefer something lighter? The Japanese Canadian Premium Okonomi Hotdog ($13.90) features a bockwurst sausage in a hotdog bun, topped with okonomiyaki sauce, bonito flakes, and served with a side of fries. We liked that the hotdog was not too salty, which really lets the toppings on the bun shine.
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For drinks, the cafe's in-house special Dalgona Honeycomb ($9.90) is definitely a winner with its smooth and creamy flavour. The coffee is well-balanced and does not taste too sweet nor bitter.
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Tea-drinkers are also in for a treat. The Blue Blossom ($4.50) incorporates blue pea with cultured milk to create a beverage with a gorgeous gradient. Each glass comes topped with tiny blue pea blossoms.
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We had a little space left over for dessert and decided to go with the Hojicha Pudding ($7.90), which looks like an elevated version of the adorable delicious milk pudding jars sold in Japanese convenience stores! The taste of the hojicha added a depth of flavour, without being too overpowering and fragrant.
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