Showing posts with label chocolate chip. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chocolate chip. Show all posts

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Hidden Treasures - Kam Hing Coffee Shop

Kam Hing Coffee Shop
Address: 119 Baxter Street, New York, NY 10013

Phone Number: 212-925-0425



One of the hidden treasures for generations now is the Kam Hing Coffee Shop that many local residents are familiar with. In fact, they are regulars here where their orders are pretty much picked up once they enter the door and delivered by the time they get to the counter without having to wait. Keeping the tradition of generations of soft and moist Chinese sponge cakes (the Chinese version of a cupcake that is less sweet without the icing), the exterior has been maintained for years already. 



This is reflected with their original cafe layout. The door, sign, store front and even most of the store is preserved since the beginning. The best part, of course, is the sponge cakes that have been handed down from generation to generation. With the original sponge cakes, Kam Hing Coffee Shop has been making small tweaks on the this traditional cheap eat.

In addition to the best seller original for the older generations and even young children who crave for a twist on the morning cupcake, the Kam Hing Coffee Shop in Chinatown has added new flavors of green tea and chocolate chip. The green tea, also known as matcha is fused with sweet and bitter green tea which may not look appealing, but it is the first twist on the traditional recipe that has customers craving for more. The chocolate chip sponge cake is just as popular made with thinly sliced chocolate chips baked in rather than the traditional chocolate chip muffin.  These two are blasted with flavors that simply just melt in your mouth along with the sponge cake. Those at the Kam Hing Coffee shop is now experimenting with new flavors that include the sweet strawberry. This is definitely one to be anticipated!
Be sure to swing by Kam Hing Coffee shop and pick up your morning coffee or milk tea along with their traditional Chinese style cup cakes; you definitely won't regret this one located at the Southern end of Chinatown just before Little Italy. There's definitely some competition there, but nothing beats the price of Kam Hing's sponge cakes for just a dollar, especially with early hours of operation to cater to the early birds of both the younger school generation along with the older working generation.


Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Sweet Tooth Satisfaction - De Chocolate Coffee

De Chocolate Coffee is a Korean chain that is definitely different from the many coffee shops in Korea. Because there are so many coffee shops in Korea, it is good to break from the norm by offering something else. De Chocolate Coffee is a cafe that centers around all things chocolate. The main sellers is the hot chocolate which offers you a variety of options to find the perfect combination for yourself. Themed around the Callebaut Chocolate, there is the choice of milk, dark and white chocolate which can be served hot, iced or as a blend. The best part is that you can select your own chocolate topping for your drink which include shaved, chunks, or chips of chocolate.  
In addition to the amazing chocolate drinks, De Chocolate Cafe also offers handmade chocolate thats vary in different types.  They also offer a handful of desserts which include cakes, brownies and such. With so much to offer on the menu, it is the perfect place to go to for anyone with a chocolate addiction like myself. 


Sunday, September 30, 2012

Bottoms Up - Tea Purple

With so many coffee shops in Korea, it's always nice to be able to find a tea shop. My favorite Korean tea chain is Tea Purple. With actual tea leaves and not those made of powder or bagged leaves, the fresh scent in each cup of tea leaves the mouth watering for more. For those who are looking for something more modern, there are a handful of milk tea and frappe choices as well. 

Averaging $5-6 per drink, it is a must visit for anyone who is looking to dodge a coffee shop in Korea. Going with a group of friends who are looking for coffee? No problem, they also have a selection of coffee and fruit drinks to accommodate all taste buds. One recommendation that I must make is the Milk Tea Frappe along with the Choco-chip Cheesecake. It is a twist to the traditional cheesecake and milk tea by having a blend of sweetness. 

I am definitely a big fan of Tea Purple and just can't get enough of this spot. It's grown to be a weekly visit for me with wifi and a great setting. Next time you're in town, be sure to try a specialty tea drink! With locations all across Seoul, the most popular spots are in tourist areas which include my one favorite in Gangnam from exit 11.