Cafe Riverside: A Korean tea and sweet shop
For fans of Riverside Korean Restaurant in Covington, BuyCincy has some fabulous news: Cafe Riverside, a Korean tea and pastry shop, opens Monday in the former Mad Cup at 514 Madison Ave. in Covington. The cafe will serve about a dozen varieties of tea, plus coffee and Korean baked goods -- think walnut buns, sweet rice cakes and red bean fillings*. At night, expect Korean wine and dessert wines, plus appetizers from the adjoining restaurant.
Cafe Riverside is owned by Mark Jang, who also owns Riverside. Cafe Riverside will serve two purposes: Accommodate overflow crowds on weekends and expose Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky to a different side of Korean culture.
The restaurant is traditionally appointed with Korean relics, while the cafe -- Jang hired a Korean carpenter and designer -- will showcase a sleeker, modern Korea. (BuyCincy can attest to the authenticity. We spent a year in Seoul.)
Jang has also installed a "norae bang," or singing room, for Asian-style karaoke. He expects it to be popular for birthday parties and groups out for dinner at Riverside. The room can accommodate about 10 people, he said.
Hours are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. weekends. A Web site is coming soon.
Perfect for?
Riverside's loyal clientele, who patiently wait for tables in the tiny restaurant, plus anyone who's looking to shake up their morning caffeine routine.
Where to get it?
How much?
Typical coffee shop prices. The Korean tea ceremony will cost about $4.50 a pot. Baked goods will run $1.50-$2.75.
Prices vary for norae bang/karaoke. Please book in advance.
*Not to worry if the baked goods sound a little unconventional. BuyCincy can assure you they're mash-ees-ah-yo! (Korean for delicious).
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How great to see Covington doing something so interesting. Kudos to Mark Jang!