Goodbye matcha, hello to the new star: ube! This variety of purple yam from Southeast Asia – especially popular in the Philippines – is taking our Parisian coffee shops by storm. Mainly used in desserts and dairy drinks, ube is easily recognized by its vibrant purple color and its naturally sweet flavor with hints of vanilla and hazelnut. Haven't tried it yet? Here are three places in Paris where you can enjoy this colorful delight!
Kapé
Behind the door of Kapé lies a beautiful little Philippine canteen, bright and cozy, where everything is delicious! In their lovely open kitchen, Jessica and Aurélie offer us very special drinks and a menu filled with authentic sweet and savory specialties, given their unique twist. The highlight of this place is...the discovered oil obviously returns to their Ubefogato, a scoop of ice cream made from purple yam that boasts an incredible purple color and a delightful nutty flavor, drizzled with a delicious shot of Philippine coffee. Surprising and absolutely divine. In short, a coffee shop that will take you far, very far from your eternal and boring latte coffee.
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Address: 17 Rue de Malte, 75011 Paris, France
Café Isaka
Unusual flavors, fried ice cream balls, instant mochi ice cream… This spot has more than a few tricks up its sleeve! Just a hop away from the prestigious BnF Richelieu and the Palais Royal garden, Café Isaka invites you to explore the most popular Asian flavors, from white rabbit candy (a beloved Chinese treat similar to condensed milk) to black sesame, azuki beans, pandan, and even Japanese Asahi beer. Enjoy deliciously unusual ice creams paired with a coconut milk ube latte for a sweet treat from a true culinary artist!
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Address: 9 Rue Thérèse, 75001 Paris, France
Café Shin
Conceived by Julien Sebag and Eun Jung Shin Akrich, the dynamic duo behind the restaurants Créatures, Forest, and Micho in Paris, Café Shin enters the game of Parisian coffee shops with a delightful offering that will please all fans of the Land of the Morning Calm. On the menu, you'll find unique latte recipes that explore Korean flavors, along with amazing kimbap and 100% homemade pastries. Our favorite? The Goguma Latte made with purple sweet potato, just like in Seoul, which is actually a cousin of the Filipino ube.
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Address: 47 R. des Petites Écuries, 75010 Paris, France
