Have You Heard of Cafe-style (Sik)?

Prepared for Solo Dining Beginners!

What is your solo dining level as you read this? Do you feel awkward and uncomfortable eating alone at restaurants? Do you prefer a hearty meal over fast food? This is prepared for beginners at solo dining.

Following "Kagong" (studying at a cafe), "Cafe Food" is trending these days. Since cafes are the perfect place to have a meal without embarrassment or shame, many people visit them! It may seem like you're leisurely enjoying a cup of coffee, but actually, our goal is to fill our stomachs, so don't let that show. You can handle this much, right?

Angel-in-us Banh Mi Sandwich

Photo by Angel-in-us

The Angel-in-us Banh Mi Sandwich started gaining attention after appearing on the YouTube channel "Nego King." Banh Mi is a Vietnamese-style sandwich made by splitting a baguette in half and filling it with vegetables and meat. Fresh vegetables are abundantly packed inside the baguette, allowing you to enjoy the fresh taste of the sandwich. If it were a hard baguette, it would be difficult to bite into, but since it is made from rice, the baguette is crispy and moist. When ordering at the kiosk, you can see an estimated preparation time of 5 to 20 minutes. This shows that the sandwich is freshly made in-store after ordering.

The recommended menu items are the Original Bulgogi with smoked bulgogi and the Smoked Bacon Egg Banh Mi Sandwich. Jang Young-ran from "Nego King" exclaimed, "It's delicious because it's expensive!" after taking a bite of the Original Bulgogi. And the meat never disappoints us. Other menu options include Ham & Egg, Flower Crab Meat, and Egg Mayo, so try according to your preference.

※ If you dislike cilantro, be sure to request it without! If you have tried Banh Mi during your trip to Vietnam, it will make you nostalgic for your Vietnam trip.

Angel-in-us should just open a Banh Mi sandwich specialty store!

Ediya Spicy Rose Grilled Rice Ball & Carbonara Grilled Rice Ball

Photo by Ediya

Attention to those who had difficulty opening triangular kimbap! Have you ever eaten the seaweed and rice separately because you tore the triangular kimbap wrong? Let's forget that embarrassing past. The rice balls are served in a special container in the shape of triangular kimbap, making them easy to eat.

Two flavors with different charms are prepared. The Spicy Rose Grilled Rice Ball features spicy rose sauce with soft and savory mozzarella cheese. The Carbonara Grilled Rice Ball is enhanced with carbonara sauce, finely chopped bacon, and mozzarella cheese, doubling the savory flavor. The glossy rice is baked in the oven, giving the feeling of eating a more luxurious triangular kimbap. When you can't decide which flavor to try, we recommend ordering both. One alone is not enough to fill my stomach.

They serve it hot enough to burn, so be careful. Protect your tongue no matter what!

Hollys Truffle Mushroom Soup Bowl

Photo by Hollis

Thinking of cold winter days, this soup is a light yet satisfying meal. The bread inside a round baguette bowl is hollowed out and filled with mushroom soup. The crispy bread baked in the oven and parsley decoration make the visual almost restaurant-level. It reminds me of Bane. Porcini and button mushrooms blend with the rich truffle aroma to create a flavorful experience. Small mushroom pieces occasionally add texture.

The hollowed-out bread pieces are served with strawberry jam, and the sweet jam combined with the savory and salty soup creates a sweet and salty harmony! We recommend dipping the crispy outer bread in the soup to enjoy it softer.

Please let us add pasta noodles too, Hollys!

If you are worried about sudden solo dining, don’t be. As you master each step, you will become a solo dining expert. But! Keep in mind that the price of ordering these with a drink at a cafe is the same as a bowl of gukbap (Korean soup with rice).

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