A Book Story in Escario: Café Talk

I remember those times when I was so obsessed in reading books. Reading is no alien to me since my mom is a teacher and you know, teachers carry with them a house full of papers wherever they go. When I was in grade school, I could vividly remember that we once had a small pig pen in our backyard but ironically it did not house pigs but mom’s books and papers (she just can’t give them up). Funny right?

What I liked most about reading is that I always get that magical feeling of “self-teleportation” (I invented that term again, sorry just can’t find the right words to say, haha). Books took me to places I have never been, it introduced me to new people, even those people who died already whom I cannot meet in person anymore. Books taught me how to write and spell words correctly and even speak fluently since every book reading session is just equivalent to an advance study for my English class.

 I don’t know if you will believe me, but we never had a television set in our house when we were still kids, so my sister and I still had all the time in the world to read books and play skipping ropes, jackstones, “bahay-bahayan”, and even climb mangium trees and catch “dulog” (bugs) and stack them in rum bottles, cook them and of course eat them (oh yes I eat bugs☺- you should try it too!). I was so glad I was born in the year 1990 since reading hard bound books was still the trend unlike the wired “facebook generation” that we have today. So that’s me, loving books and years went by, I also discovered my love for coffee (which story I will tell you in my next blog).

When I arrived in Cebu City last month, I had been eyeing at this coffee shop which simply caught my attention since it’s just located along the highway in Escario Capitol, and we happen to always pass by that street when we are heading home. At night, this coffee shop is very well lighted and I always see customers having coffee, and at the same time reading books or chatting along with their companions. So I just thought, I should pay a visit to this coffee shop one day. And indeed, that day was yesterday.

I could describe Café Talk Library as a Korean inspired coffee shop where clients can freely read books displayed in their shelves, have a good cup of coffee and enjoy their authentic Korean food. When my sister and I entered the establishment, we were politely greeted by a service crew and upon approaching the counter, we were asked to choose a room first before ordering. So we were curious, what were those rooms they are referring to. Curiosity answered, we were led by friendly staff to check “the rooms” and it was actually a Korean style dining space where one has to take off his shoes, sit down in crossed legs, relax and have privacy while dining. I so loved that concept plus the fact that the shop is really into details specially when it came to their interior design, decoration and all things small but adorable.♥♥♥. 

My sister and I dined here. I chose this space because its cozy and very well lighted.

Take off your shoes, the Korean way.

Details, details and oh such lovely details.

Now let’s talk about their food. We ordered Korean Ramyun, Spicy Chicken Wings with Garlic Rice, Iced Green Tea and Hot Green Tea. The Korean Ramyun was served with a little bit of Kimchi and I just love how the hot and spicy taste of the two blended perfectly. The chicken was delectably crispy coated with the oriental sauce (if I’m not mistaken) and the green tea was just divine with its creamy after taste. Good ambiance plus good food so, two thumbs up for Café Talk Library!

Korean Ramyun

Hot Green Tea (left) & Iced Green Tea (right)

Good thing it was just past twelve noon when we finished our lunch, so there were only a few customers and I have all the time to take stunning pictures. The place was so calm and tranquil and I was just soaked in its atmosphere that I fell asleep and had a nap for a couple of minutes. The place just gave me an effortless chill pill that I could invariably remember in my life.♥