For a rain lover, Rain Report Café in Itaewon, Seoul, is heaven on Earth. This one-of-a-kind café featuring rainy weather is open year-round and is produced by Glow Seoul. This is a weather-themed-café location with an innovative ambiance and menu at 85 Sowol-ro 40-gil, Yongsan-gu.
The Rainy Experience
Every 15 minutes light precipitation showers visitors in the outdoor area of Rain Report, where umbrellas, ponchos and wellington boots are provided to allow guests to experience drizzle in safety. Inside, the café extends its theme into a calming atmosphere complemented by screens visualizing rain patterns around the world, as well as the sounds of drops.
Light reflections from the water and surrounding greenery accentuate the simplistic interior designs that feel as calming and relaxing as they do sheltering from the craziness of the city. Rain Report sometimes becomes a winter wonderland, with fake snow and a festive menu to match.
Signature Menu Highlights:
Rain Report serves a variety of weather-inspired copious desserts and drinks:
Black Cloud Cake: A cream cheese cake with burnt black syrup.
Sesame Cloud Drink — A thick black sesame cream drink.
Storm Drip Coffee: A strong body of an amped-up aromatic coffee.
Winter Fog Latte: A frothy green tea and lavender drink modeled after puffy clouds.
For sharing together, their Signature Dessert Sampler features eight of their specialty desserts, the perfect group dessert.
Visiting Details
Rain Report Café, from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM daily (last orders: 9:00 PM). Advance reservations are recommended and can be made online or by phone. Café also offers valet parking for convenience.
The first of its kind in South Korea, the space has been designed for pluviophile Sydney photographers and Seoulites alike looking for a different dining experience. However, check their official Instagram page for further details and updates.
