Written by: Tirna Sarkar, Kolkata, West Bengal
Edited by: Jayati Bhardwaj, Delhi
Have you seen those K-dramas where the main character sits in a picturesque café and diligently studies? Well, there is a café just like that in Kolkata- Café Tov has been recently established. The café is located near the main road in Kolkata, Ajaynagar. The nearest metro station is Kavi Subhash. The café is managed by Ok Soo-im and her husband, along with other workers. The cafe’s interior is inspired by Scandinavian décor with muted colors and wooden furniture. A lot of unique art and photographs are displayed on the walls. Another noteworthy characteristic about the café is that they also put up the doodles and sketches made by the customers, some of which are amazing.
In a review conducted by Tirna Sarkar on behalf of Hallyuism, she delves into the food and ambience and shares her overall experience of visiting Cafe Tov. Keep reading to learn more about what this café has to offer!
Dakgangjeong
The dish consists of Korean deep-fried crispy chicken glazed in a sweet and spicy sauce. The owner informed me that she exclusively created the sauce for this dish. In Korean, “dak” means chicken, while “gangjeong” refers to a type of traditional Korean confectionery. The chicken is coated in a batter made from rice and corn flour before being deep-fried. Once cooked, the sauce is poured over the chicken and garnished with sesame seeds or peanuts, I ordered mine without peanuts. Additionally, the chicken is marinated for several hours to ensure it is tender.
Non-veg Kimbap
Kimbap is a popular Korean dish that is cooked with seasoned rice. The fillings usually consist of vegetables or crab meat rolled into dried seaweed. The dish is really tasty and healthy. It is also included as a packed meal for lunch. The café served neatly cut 11-12 pieces of Kimbap along with soy sauce and a spicy salad.
Tteokbokki
Tteokbokki consists of chewy rice cakes cooked in a spicy broth. One can add eggs, noodles, or their choice of meat following their preference. It is one of the most popular street foods in Korea. The rice cakes are cooked using hot pepper paste also known as gochujang. A boiled egg was also added to the tteokbokki in Café Tov. The portion is quite filling for a small group of people and I must add that it is extremely tasty.
Special mentions
While talking about Cafe Tov the bakery and beverage section deserves a special mention. The items included in the bakery and range of beverages are something worth mentioning, for the taste and quality are truly commendable.
Caramel Macchiato
This drink is available in both hot and cold categories and each of them is equally yummy. The drink is a basic macchiato but with a pinch of caramel drizzled on top of the drink in an artistic manner.
Cheese Garlic Bread
This is a really great filling snack with bread baked with garlic butter and stuffed with creamy cheese, and the taste is bound to linger in your mouth.
Brownie
The brownie looks like any other brownie, but unlike most brownies has a soft texture and practically melts into the mouth.
Make sure to visit Café Tov and try out these delicious dishes and say hi to the friendly owner.
What are your favorite cafes in your cities, and what dishes do you like most there? Comment your recommendations down below!
Wow 😍 awesome
Korean culture=cafeeee🌸🌸
Wow!! Amazing 🤩
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Enjoyed writing this. Thank you Hallyuism.
Great article
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Going to try this one and I’m so happy it’s in Kolkata 😍
Amazing
Interesting ❤️
Amazing👍😍😍😍
I want to try every dishes!!
I have tried many dishes and there are many more to try and i really enjoyed the recommendation given and planning to try them🤤😊
Gonna visit this Sunday 😍
so good!!
Wow 🤩
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Will definitely visit this place.
Love to try all of these
Would love to try it all
Wow….. Menu is so. Nice..
Wow🤩🤩
This is 🆒😎
Wowwwww i really want to visit but i am not living there whyyyyyyyyyy🥲😍
Wow I see Kolkata 😭😭
Will definitely visit…nd love to try all😁
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Woow I wanna go there one-day I travel India 🥰
This cafe looks so pretty and the food seems delicious. Hoping to visit it one day.
I am from Kolkata ….I will definately visit this place . Thank you for this amazing article ✨️💗💕
i like korean cafe
Great article!!! 😍❤️
Will love to try one day!! 🤩
Everything looks delicious in their cafe😋😋🩷
Wow i really want to visit this kind of cafe. My favourite place for k food is Seoul Station in Delhi.
One of my favourite restro is busan cafe in majnu ka tila, delhi . I love the kimchi. the taste is unbelievable and bit spicy also budget free.
Wow aesthetic cafe😍😍✨would love to try their dishes
Love to visit the cafe 🫶🏻
Missing spicy kimchi 🥵 ❤️
Wow aesthetic cafe😍😍✨would love to try their dishes
🫶📌Korean restaurants often offer a vibrant and flavorful dining experience. From savory BBQ dishes to comforting stews like kimchi jjigae and spicy tteokbokki, the menu options are diverse and satisfying. The use of fresh ingredients, traditional spices, and unique condiments like gochujang enhances every dish. Many K-restaurants also have a warm, inviting ambiance that complements the food, making it a great spot for both casual meals and special occasions. If you’re a fan of bold flavors, a K-restaurant is definitely worth visiting!🫶📌
This is amazing! They have quite a variety of K-Cuisine menu
Omg !! These all are my favourite foods and in home state . Koris is the best ❤️kimbab tteokbokki etc 💕
Now need to visit this cafe soon 🤩
Wow amazing 😍
I love to vist one day💜
A lovely cafe with fresh vibes and full of variety items. I hope to visit one day 😭
Wow😍💜
Wow food is looking so tasty hope to visit this cafe 💜✨
Hope to visit Kolkata so I can visit to this cafe ✨
Will visit this cafe when I’ll go to kolkata
Will visit soon✨
Ahh these articles omg now I crave korean food 😭❤️ especially cheese kimbap 😍yumyum
Will visit this cafeee🫶
I wish I can visit something like this but nothing nearby my place
I m hungry now 😭😭such amazing food 🥑🥝