5
Veronica Bella Arifin -
3 years ago
My family and I are regulars at this place and not for no reason; not only do we live within close proximity of this coffeeshop, their coffee is one of the best we could find in Surabaya. Whether served black or with milk, the quality of the coffee shines through. Also, the Korean shaved ice, otherwise known as bingsu, is such a treat. The fine shaved ice is made purely of milk, not mixed with water, like some other places. This results in a rich, undiluted milky flavour. Another must-try item is their signature milk bun, a fluffy steamed bun filled with lightly sweetened custard. It also comes filled with chocolate custard or red bean paste. They also offer other light bites, like scones, samgak kimbab (basically triangular sushi filled with tuna or kimchi), sandwiches, hotteok (crisp Korean pancakes filled with brown sugar spiced nuts and served with vanilla ice cream), and toast with ice cream, all of which are very satisfying and good for sharing. They also have non-coffee beverages, like royal milk tea, matcha, and chocolate. The ambience is very inviting and cozy, perfect for hours-long conversations. K-pop songs can be heard playing in the background, accompanying you as you drink your coffee, if that’s your thing. All in all, I highly recommend getting your caffeine fix from Philip’s Coffee when in Surabaya!