Why This Marikina Café Serving Coffee and Ramyeon Is Your Next Hangout Spot
Strategically located beside St. Scholastica’s Academy, an all-girls school in Marikina, and surrounded by residential houses, is K-Café Ramyeon and Coffee at Westdrive corner Narra Street, depending on where you’re coming from. From the outside, you’ll already get the feel of the place, as it’s glass all around.
You’ll appreciate the ambience even more at night. K Café is one place where you’ll get to experience two different worlds. East meets West. A café of Western persuasion and a ramyeon place of Korean inspiration.
Historically, the idea came about when the future proprietress frequented Funhun for noodles with her husband (and business partner), as Japanese ramen was not an option for them.
While discussing a Korean ramen establishment where patrons can prepare their own ramen, my husband and I exchanged insights on this experience compared to buying ramen at a convenience store. Inspired by our conversation and observations from Sir Chris, another business partner, we collaboratively developed a concept and conducted research. It didn’t take long for K Café to be established.
Concept and Inspiration:
Definitely Korean-inspired, as ‘K’ represents K-drama and K-pop, two popular trends and pop culture in the Philippines right now.
Ambiance/Art Inspiration of Restaurant Interior:
Cozy and spacious café with vibrant colors and lighting inspired by Blackpink and BTS, two popular K-pop groups worldwide, especially in the Philippines.
Restaurant Format:
Dine-in, Delivery via Food Panda, Online Availability
Quirk:
Stylish Korean-inspired cafe with an American coffeehouse vibe. Right here is where you may make your own unique ramen. By choosing the ingredients and toppings, you get to play chef. Pick your favorite area from two different spots inside K-Cafe. In the more intimate environment, you can sit down in the lotus position like a Korean at dinner on the floor, or formally, you can sit on a chair like Westerners do.
The café can be a venue for any night person (before it closes for the day), and have that ramen craving satisfied, or just simply be there to unwind after a long day.
- Where: Narra Street corner West Drive, Barangay Marikina Heights, Marikina City, Philippines
- Contact: kramyeoncafe@gmail.com
- Typical spend: Noodles 69 – 199; K Rice Meal 129- 149; Snacks 99 – 189; Coffee and Frappe 80 – 150; Toppings 10 – 25 pesos
Branches:
- K Café Ayala Malls Feliz
5th Level Roof Garden in front of Timezone Play
- K Café Batangas
Lena Compound
Specialties
Bibimbap, Chicken Pangko and Beef Bulgogi (See to appreciate)
Check other options from their Cafe Menu (prices plus 12% VAT)