하와이킴
하와이킴 is a charming Hawaiian-inspired café offering elevated espresso drinks and unique desserts, with their insanely delicious ube pancakes being the standout specialty. The communal-style seating creates a relaxed atmosphere where guests can enjoy quality coffee and gluten-free treats that transport you to Hawaii without leaving South Korea.
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2 years ago
I enjoyed the elevated espresso drinks, Communal-style seating, and the ube pancakes, which were insanely delicious.
2 years ago
very good
2 years ago
🇰🇷Hawai Kim Hongdae Branch 🏄🏻♀️A Hongdae cafe that feels like a resort in the city ☕️You can taste various types of coffee, from espresso, at an affordable price 🥞Ube pancakes made with purple sweet potatoes are a famous dessert in Hawaii, but it seems like a dessert that is almost exclusively sold at Hawaii Kim in Korea! It looks special because it is purple, so definitely order it!!! The chewy texture is tastier than regular pancakes, and the purple sweet potato sauce is also attractive. 📝 Hawaii Kim Cafe Ube Pancakes with a Hawaiian feel and Hawaii Kim's unique espresso cafe ube Ube is said to be purple sweet potatoes, but it's not extremely sweet, but it was a good sweetness similar to the sweetness of eating sweet potatoes. In particular, the ube pancake is gluten-free, and the chewy texture of the pancake went well with the syrup. The staff was also friendly, and enjoying Hawaiian desserts in Hongdae made me want to go on a trip to Hawaii!!
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