I came to the US for the World Cup, decided to stay longer in NYNJ for the food scene... and I'm…read moreeven more glad I did after having discovered Cafe Oak
Having spent 3 months in South Korea, I was curious to try them out
I mean, in Palisades Park there are plenty of options for Korean food & drinks indeed, but what caught my attention with this one was the variety
Savory food: kimbap (burdock, bulgogi, pork, bacon kimchi, tuna, shrimp tempura, etc - some being spicy, some not), rice ball (spam, tuna mayo, shrimp tempura), fish cake odeng, udon (with shrimp tempura or beef), toast (street and morning ones), tteokbokki, sandwiches, crackers...
Sweet food: bingsu (shaved ice), waffles, bubble waffles, pastries, crispy banana chips...
Drinks: all sorts of coffee including their signature coffee seasalt (hot or iced), tea, bubble tea (hot or iced), matcha latte, ade, lemonade...
I personally first had:
- Tuna mayo kimbap
- Strawberry matcha latte (made with with real fruit)
- Taro shaved ice (with icecream & red beans too)
I loved it so much that I came back the following day, for my last day in the neighborhood, this time having:
- Tempura shrimp udon (served with kimchi)
- Mango ade (made with real fruit)
- Strawberry and banana waffle (served with whipped cream and ice cream)
- Taro bubble tea (that I chose to have hot)
And I have to say it was all SO delicious!
Worth noting, better come early to have the maximum choice if kimbap as they are freshly made in the morning and can sell out fast ; and for cooked food available upon request, kitchen closes at 1PM so make sure to arrive before
A few extra things to mention:
For convenience they have a bathroom as well, and Wi-Fi
There are claw machines for fun
Korean music is played, making one feel even more in Korea
The last but not the least, staff is super efficient / professional
My favorite coffee shop in Palisades Park, no doubt
Highly recommend!
Kamsahamnida