16. – 19. Caffe Bene, Caffe Yam, Cafe Aslan, Nudge 5 (Jangsan, Busan)

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This weekend I took a trip out to see my lovely and talented girlfriend, Wart, in Jangsan. Located at the very last stop on Line 2 of the Busan subway, in chi-chi Haeundae, there are plenty of places one can whet their whistles with a cuppa or three, including…

What exactly does
What exactly does “Nudge 5″ mean? What exactly do a lot of the names of coffee shops in Korea mean? Are they giving a subtle suggestion for customers to nudge five Americano’s onto their tables? Are they implying that no matter what you order, at least five “chunnuh” (close to a dollar for Americans) will be nudged out of your wallet? Whatever the meaning, Nudge 5 Coffee is open 24 hours, so there’s that.
This seems to be the chain commissioned currently by the Busan subway system in this part of the city, as I saw locations in both the Jangsan subway stop, as well as the nearby Haeundae stop. I wonder if they serve yams?
Caffe Yam seems to be the chain commissioned currently by the Busan subway system in this part of the city, as I saw locations in both the Jangsan subway stop, as well as the nearby Haeundae stop. I wonder if they serve yams?
Yes, this is referring to the lion from The Chronicles of Narnia. I appreciate themes, especially if I can actually understand them. This is a very popular spot, with a lovely interior and decent coffee. Perhaps I will review it more in depth at a later date.
Yes, this is referring to the lion from The Chronicles of Narnia. I appreciate themes, especially if I can actually understand them. This is a very popular spot, with a lovely interior and decent coffee. Perhaps I will review it more in depth at a later date.
Caffe Bene falls under the same umbrella as the previous post of coffee shops you will find all over South Korea. It's a bit expensive (on par in price to Starbucks, and without an option for drip coffee!), but I remember often going to another location a while back and having a pretty strong, halfway decent cuppa on more than one occasion. Cannot speak for this Jangsan location, however.
Caffe Bene falls under the same umbrella as the previous post of coffee shops you will find all over South Korea. It’s a bit expensive (on par in price to Starbucks, and without an option for drip coffee!), but I remember often going to another location a while back and having a pretty strong, halfway decent cuppa on more than one occasion. Cannot speak for this Jangsan location, however.

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JPDdoesROK is a former news editor/writer in New Jersey, USA, who served a one-year tour of duty in Dadaepo/Jangnim, Saha-gu, Busan from February 2013 to February 2014. He is now a teacher in Gimhae.