Cafe Camellia: A Korean-Style Cafe That Feels Like Seoul đ°đˇ
Scrolling through Xiaohongshu for Pokhara cafes, youâll keep seeing those hyped lakeside spotsâyet when I visited, they fell flat: drinks tasted watered down, "vibes" relied entirely on filters, and I wanted to leave after 30 minutes⌠That is, until I turned into Cafe Camelliaâs alley. Pushing open the door, I was instantly charmed: warm wooden tables, Korean posters lining the walls, coffee aroma mixing with toasty bread. For a second, I swore I was in a tiny Hongdae cafe in Seoul ⨠â The Korean Ownerâs "Vibe Magic"âEven the Air Feels Gentle When it comes to ambiance, Koreans get it. This place feels plucked from a K-drama: The outdoor yard has bougainvillea, wicker chairs with gingham cushions, and sunlight dappling through leavesâphotos here come with a soft filter naturally; The inner courtyard is even better: white umbrellas over small tables, wind chimes tinkling when the breeze blows đ. Wear Korean-style clothes, and your (Moments) will flood with "Which Seoul street is this?!" comments; My favorite spot is the second-floor window seat: (Looking down) to see greenery below, (Looking up) to catch distant mountain peaks. Order an iced Americano and stay all afternoonâeven spacing out feels niceď˝ Whatâs most endearing? Itâs spotless. Tables are fingerprint-free, even the bathroom has a diffuser. Locals and expats crowd hereâchatting softly, typing on laptops, chasing kidsâbusy but never noisy, like a "cozy little community" đ 𼪠Donât Sleep on the "Western Brunch"âItâs So Good Youâll Want to Visit Daily I assumed a cute Korean cafe would prioritize looks over flavor, but I was so wrong: Avocado toast is a must! Thick avocado mash sprinkled with black pepper and arugula, toast crispy outside, soft insideâcrunch when you bite. Pair with a runny fried egg, and itâs fresh without being heavy đ; The iced latte is made by the Korean owner himselfâsilky milk foam, coffee with a mild bitter-sweet finish. Ice melts slowly, so it never gets watered down; Even the simple ham and cheese panini surprises: bread golden, cheese oozing, so hot you hiss while eating, but you canât stop. Prices are fairâone coffee + one brunch item costs just over 300 NPR (âÂĽ15), half the price of those overhyped lakeside spots. Total value for money! đ From Dawn to Dusk, Itâs Always Waiting for You Love that itâs open 6:30am to 11pmâ Early riser with a busy day? Grab their Korean bibimbap. The chili paste is homemade, slightly spicy with a hint of sweetâscoop it up with fried egg, and youâll finish two bowls; Hiding from the midday sun? Sit in the inner yard munching a sandwich, watching cats nap at your feet; Want a nightcap? They have light fruit wine, paired with Korean fried chicken (yes, they have that!)âchat with friends till late, no rush. Tons of seating: outdoor yard, inner courtyard, second floor, indoorânever worry about no space. Heard the 3rd floor is a hotel; I tried booking but it was full. Other travelers say itâs nice, with Korean minimalist style. Next time, Iâm staying there đ đ Location: Just Google "Cafe Camellia" Not by the lakeâtucked in a residential alley. Follow the map, turn a couple corners, and there it is. No flashy signâpush the door, and youâll find "a whole new world." If youâre living in Pokhara, thisâll be your "second home"âsip coffee, watch clouds drift over mountains, listen to chimes. If youâre just visiting a few days, swing by for morning brunch. When sunlight hits the toast, youâll think: "Pokharaâs warmth is all in this little cafe" âď¸ #Pokhara #PokharaCafes #NepalTravel #KoreanStyleCafe #PokharaLiving #CafeCamellia