Miss Lee cafe is a must if you are a Korean TV drama fan. The second season of the Korean reality show “We Got Married” was filmed in the Insadong branch, one of the three Miss Lee Cafes in Seoul. As you can tell just from the name of the show, this coffee shop was where the actor and actress dated. Like many other film locations, this coffee shop has become famous after the show was broadcasted.
Well, there is always a reason why it was chosen as a film location to begin with. The interior decoration and the atmosphere of Miss Lee cafe is indeed nice and sweet. Before I stopped by, I have not seen any of the TV show nor done much research about the coffee shop. I only remember seeing the logo somewhere in a guide book. It was time to have lunch. So I looked at the menu and decided to give it a try.
The restaurant is not that small. There is an outdoor sitting area and there are quite a few tables inside. The main feature is the “wishing tree” in the middle of the cafe which has been growing “organically” by the customers who post their wishes. The abundant cards with wishes and the warm lighting has created a cosy atmosphere. The rest of the decoration is young, cute and colorful. Although not that big a menu. However, if you fancy some nice desserts or want to have a coffee, it is a good choice.
I walked pass this and thought it was a florist or a boutique shop selling dried flowers. 我走過是還以為這間是花店或者有乾花賣的精品店。Then I saw some hand-made fruit tea leaves for sale. 然後看到一瓶瓶手工花茶，有價錢，攤檔的格局。It was this big doll sitting next to a red post box caught my eyes. 然後，這個可愛的紅衣公仔和郵筒令我眼前一亮。After looking at the menu, I decided to give it a try. Hungry. 看過門口的餐牌，缺定一試。肚餓了！The counter and kitchen are right by the entrance. There are only two to three staff in the cafe. 廚房和櫃台對正門口，整間咖啡室只有兩三個員工。
The big paper tree filled with wishes is the main decoration of the shop. It looks sweet and cosy. 餐廳中間就是這顆很大的紙樹，一張張卡寫滿祝福語，加上燈光柔和，感覺溫暖！There are small photo frames, dolls, and hand writings on the walls, creating a homey atmosphere. 室內的裝飾品都很親切：小小的相架、公仔、木制裝飾架，牆上有手寫字，很隨意。The tables are chairs look more look a classroom. No wonder there are many young customers. 檯椅卻比較像課室，難怪那麼多年輕人。The logo is everywhere: it is hot stamped on table tops, silk screened on cushion covers, and printed on coffee mugs. 到處都可以看到星星茶坊的招牌，每張檯面、每個坐墊和咖啡杯都有，無處不在。The logo is also on the floor of the entrance. 連大門外的地上都不放過。The choice of the menu is limited. I ordered this Byeldabang’s special: Hot Tteok-bokki stir-fried rice cake and a coffee. The sauce of the rice-cake is a gradma’s secret recipe. It tastes pretty good. 菜單的選擇不多，我點了這個韓國年糕，是星星茶坊的人氣推介之一，說是婆婆的秘製醬汁，都好味。另外喝了一杯咖啡。
Dessert: Byeldabang’s ice flakes in a Korean pot. You can’t go wrong with fruit, ice-cream, nuts and and ice flakes! Obviously, this is something to share. 甜品是星星茶坊的刨冰！單是造型都已經吸引，雪糕、水果、果仁加刨冰，怎可錯過！很大的一鍋，當然要share 喇。
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