This Hidden Cafe Pat-ZZI in Busan cannot be found on Google

Established in Busan since 2014, Cafe Pat-ZZI is a little known cafe whose name cannot be found on Google. Needless to say, most tourists don't know about it. At first glance, it looks like an unassuming shop that sells fashion accessories but this hidden gem also offers a great view of Busan. We were lucky to chanced upon the shop and did a stopover at Cafe Pat-ZZI.

Cafe Pat-ZZI Storefront

Summary of Cafe Pat-ZZI (Busan) Review

Ambience: 10/10
Hygiene: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Food: 7/10

Price: 9/10
Cuisine: Traditional Korean Desserts

Cafe Pat-ZZI Exterior

I love buildings made of wood. They feel so natural, it's like walking into a forest and they fit so much with nature. From cottage houses to high rise buildings and windmills, Cafe Pat-ZZI has different types of iconic buildings drilled into their wooden storefront. Aren't they pretty enchanting?

Decorations

Handmade shoes sold at the storefront

 
Interior of Pat-ZZI Cafe at Busan

The first level is pretty whimsical - the dessert menu is presented on a wooden television chalkboard and I can't help but think that the oar is meant to make the white space feel less empty. Wooden chairs are painted in dull colours, an obvious attempt by the owner to try and exhibit a welcoming, homely sense to every patron.

Ground Level interior

Korean fashion merchandise at Cafe Pat-ZZI on the ground level

Second level of Cafe Pat-ZZI

I felt like I was stepping into a totally different world when I entered the second floor. Rooftops are often a signature of korean dramas, and this makes a perfect place for romance to brew. The second level overlloks the entire Gamcheon cultural village. Just add on a few fairy lights and it will definitely look magical at night! 

Second-level of Cafe Pat-ZZI which overlooks Gamcheon Cultural Village

The other side of the view where you can do some people-watching

Fruit baskets hanging on nets

The view of Gamcheon Cultural Village

My favourite Ahjumma (i.e. PurpleEats)

An overview of what we ate

Sweet Red Bean Soup (Danpatjuk 단팥죽) (3,000 KRW, S$3.70)

The sweet red bean soup or red bean porridge  is made of red bean paste, sweet rice flour, sugar, pine nuts, cinnamon powder. This version has a chewy rice cake balls made from glutinous flour. Traditionally Koreans eat the sweet red bean soup on winter solstice (dongjitnal: 동짓날 in Korean) and the red bean is symbolised to ward off evil spirits, while the white rice cake balls symbolise new life.

Traditional Sweet Red Bean Soup with Cinnamon

White rice cake ball

White rice cake ball in the sweet red bean soup symbolizes new life

Winter Squash Porridge Hobakjuk (호박죽) (4,000 KRW, S$4.90)

The winter squash porridge is popular among koreans during the late fall or as the name calls it, winter. Made with pumpkin, sweet rice flour, cinnamon powder, salt and red beans, it is a dessert delicacy and sometimes, Koreans eat this for breakfast too. There have also been claims that the winter squash porridge helps to reduce swelling after surgery.

Citron honey lemon tea  (2,000 KRW, S$2.50)

How to get to Cafe Pat-ZZI

The Goejeong station Metro line 1 goes from EXIT 6. Gamchun2dong sahagu in busan. This cafe have various traditional beverage, dessert. ricecake, Pumpkin Porridge, red bean Porridge.

Cafe Pat-ZZI Namecard

Cafe Pat-zzi menu

Cafe Pat-ZZI ‘팥찌’.
Specialised in Red Bean

Bank: 9003-2137-4131-5
Tel: 070-8777-3358
Address: Gamcheon Cultural Village (Red Building)

Opening Hours: 10am - 6pm.

Additional Tips for Busan

1. You can see Gam-Chun country 감천마을 view in this cafe rooftop after order.
2. The owner is very friendly and help with information for Gam-Chune감천 Country.
3. In summer, try the adzuki-bean ice dessert 팥빙수. In winter, try  the red bean Porridge단팥죽
4. Prices range in price from KRW2,000 to KRW5,000.
5. Try to go Jeun Po 전포 Cafe Street and On Cheun Cheun 온천천 Cafe Street.