Love K-Drama? You Need to Visit These Korean Cafés in Singapore

As cafés and bistros continue to mushroom in Singapore, it can be quite challenging to locate the best ones to dine with your loved ones. But don’t fret, The Beat Asia has curated a list of the best Korean cafés you should go to this 2023. Whether you’re looking for a coffee shop to work or study, read a book, or simply relive iconic scenes from your favourite K-Drama series, be sure to head to any of these Korean cafés in Singapore.

Two Cranes Café

Offering coffees and tasty treats, Two Cranes Café is where Korean food meets Singaporean cuisine. Invite your besties for a day of catching up and taking photos amid gorgeous interiors, all while drinking soothing libations that will keep you pumped for the entire day. Some of its signature drinks include the chilly Iced Nutty Latte, the sweet Early Grey Chocolate, the refreshing Iced Hojicha Latte, and more. Prepare to spend at least S$6 per drink.

Location: Two Cranes Café, Hougang St 21, #01-291 BLK 211, Singapore

Ice Lab Café

Pretend as if you’re a K-Drama protagonist at Ice Lab Café, one of the few authentic Korean cafés in the heart of Singapore that specialises in bingsu. You can order its Traditional Bingsu (S$12) or its best-selling Dalgona Bingsu (S$11). In between conversations with your friends and loved ones, feel free to try out the coffee-based Affogato (S$7.5) dessert or the warm Double Espresso (S4.5) for a change. Peep here for the full menu.

Location: Ice Lab Café, 164 Rochor Road, Singapore

Kong Café

Kong Café, a Korean bistro in front of King Albert Park MRT Exit B, offers a wide variety of flavourful beverages such as house blend coffees and non-caffeinated drinks. For foodies, the store has plenty of solids to fill your boiling bellies, including the tangy Mac Bok Yi, the sweet Neapolitan Cake, and the protein-filled Korean Chicken Rice. Expect to spend anywhere between S$5 and S$7 per drink, and prepare at least S$10 to S$12 per meal.

Location: Kong Café, 896 Dunearn Road, #01-11, Singapore

Café de Muse

Bring your clique along for an hour or two of savouring mouthwatering Korean fares at Café de Muse. Famous among Gen Z and millennials, this establishment on Orchard Road is a Western-Korean coffee shop that sells a boatload of libations, including the whiskey-infused Irish Coffee (S$15), the milky Nutty Multi-Grain (S$11), and the sugary Dalgona Coffee (S$10/S$11), among others. Complete your dining experience by ordering from the café’s pasta menu, such as Carbonara (S$19), Bulgogi Pasta (S$23), Prawn Aglio E Olio (S$22), Pasta Al Pomodoro (S$19).

Location: Café de Muse, 350 Orchard Road, #01-K5/K6 & #02-K4 Shaw House - Isetan Scotts Singapore

Dal.komm Coffee

If you’re a big K-Drama fan, you’re most likely aware that Dal.komm Coffee was featured in various South Korean series such as “Descendants of the Sun,” “W: Two Worlds,” and “Goblin.” In case you don’t know yet, this café has a branch in the Lion City, allowing hallyu-obsessed fans in Singapore to relive their favourite moments from their go-to Korean dramas. Some of the crowd-favourites are Macchiato (S$5), Vanilla Latte (starts ast S$7.50), Rose Latte (S$7.50), and more.

Location: Dal.komm Coffee, 176 Orchard Road #01-01/02