✨Straight to Azkaban✨ #NicGoesTo943KingsCross

by - April 28, 2023


Inspired by this meme going around about a player in Hogwarts Legacy that got sorted to Azkaban since it would have been too nice for the sorting hat to place him to Slytherin *hingaaaa ang haba ng intro*, I present what could be a possible autobiography title for me... And well, this post about this café we went to in South Korea.


943 King's Cross is a vaguely, yes vaguely, Harry Potter-inspired café in Hongdae. It's not that hard to spot it when you are already in the area since it's a 4-storey building with a facade that makes you feel you'll be passing through platform 9 3/4.

The first thing you'll see from afar is this huge broomstick that looks just grotesquely huge hahaha!



Upon entering you'll immediately see some Harry Potter-esque dark academia themes such as vintage books, candelabras, newspapers as wrappers of boxes, portraits that look like it came from the victorian era housed in ornate frames, and some corked bottles to imply that a corner is an apothecary. But prior to checking out the different levels of this café you must order at least one drink first.


Different levels have different themes, like the one on the 2nd floor is supposed to be The Great Hall where there are 2 looooong tables and smaller tables scattered in the floor. On the tables there were ornatee candelabras, and other themed clutter like a small gramophone, and old books scattered everywhere giving a lively ‘there are students here’ feel.


On the 3rd floor the theme is Gryffindor common room, where this café converted wooden bedframes into tables. Sadly I wasn't able to take photos of it because I got so excited seeing some of the robes and hat that I can use to 'cosplay' as a Hogwarts student.



It would have made perfect sense if they had an actual fireplace because at the time of our visit it was freezing sans snow, but I guess an actual one would be hard to maintain- I don’t know, we don’t have these back home hahahah!
 
Potions anyone?



Of course, here’s a photo of the food. Since we are very indecisive with what to eat. “Do I want cake?” “Am I too hungry for a heavy dish?” “Ohh bread!” are some of the thoughts that run through my mind while reading the menu. Eventually we decided to get this platter and 3 Butterbeers-which are actual beers!

What you see here are cherries, nachos, fries, fish nuggets, a Turkey leg, and the best pineapple we have ever had! It's so sweet but not too sickly that it ends up tasting like candy- until now I am still salivating at the thought of it 🤤
 


I was pleassantly surprised that the Butterbeers are under the alcoholic beverage category since I got used with the ones sold in Universal Studios, one with soda and buttery foam on top. With regard to the taste… ehhh, it’s ok I guess hahaha! It’s not too strong, and the butter complemented the beer making it smooth to down it.


Come to think of it my outfit that day was on-point with the Harry Potter theme, I was wearing a long black coat, shirt & sweater, and my trusty Hufflepuff scarf hahaha!


Staircase has these eery Victorian paintings that felt as if they were watching your every move. None of these paintings have any imagery of known Harry Potter characters, because they are not really licensed 🤷🏻‍♀️.


Then there's this little nook which I think is supposed to be a scary dementor. 



The basement feels like a tavern, but once again no actual Harry Potter items hahaha! Also this is where they sell alcoholic drinks. As much as I want to try a cocktail or two, there were no bartenders nearby 🥹


That's it pansit! Hahahaha! It's a good experience for a Potterhead who wants to take photos, get a bit drunk, and bond over with like-minded peers ✨

Love Always,

Nicole

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