so I was playing around on wordpress, typing in random topics to see what other people might say about it? Well, I put in “lychee soju” and my gosh! There is nothing there! I am so surprised. Maybe I’m spelling it wrong or searching it in the wrong place… Either way, I decided to add my own opinion into the topic umbrella.
ONE: what is lychee soju?
Soju is the Korean style rice wine. Lychee is a fruit often found in East Asia like China and South East Asia like N. Vietnam and Cambodia (according to Wiki). So when you put the two together: lychee + soju = lychee flavored soju.
TWO: What’s so special about it?
It is DELICIOUS! I’ve tried a couple flavors like yogurt, watermelon, pear, and melon, but nothing can compare to the smoothness and balance of the lychee blend.
THREE: Where can I get this?
I have only come across it when I was in Nyc’s Ktown (32nd street between Broadway and 5th ave). I want to say flavored soju is an American thing, but I’m not sure.
FOUR: Ktown has many restaurants and bars, how do I pick?
This is strictly for lychee soju… my choice would be 3rd Floor Cafe (32nd street and 5th ave). Simple reason: the most alcohol content for the money you pay for. $38 dollars include a full bottle of soju in the mix. (the price might have increased… )
I believe most places in Ktown have lychee soju and I’ve tried a couple of them. Here’s the breakdown assuming they all have the same or similar volume:
Mono mono – (1) omg it was SO pricey, for their biggest bottle, it is $45!!! (2) and for $45 dollars, lack of soju content (3) cash only, I never have more than 20 bucks on me so that’s not going to work
**Note: i just checked yelp and it says its closed? I’m not sure what’s going on
Players – (1) coolest bottle ever – it’s like a big water bottle but with lychee stuffed in it (2) $30 to 35, I forget (3) once again, weak sauce, for that money and no alcohol? no thanks
Ktown (in the basement) – (1) about $20, there is a happy hour special I believe BUT they serve a smaller bottle… so in reality, it really isn’t cheaper…
Bonchon – (1) $25 to $30, I forget (2) the weakest of them all… it was literally like juice, totally not worth it
*Pocha – pocha isn’t known for lychee soju but instead, it has the watermelon soju served on a half watermelon ($28) By itself, it is weaker than juice. However, most people like to get a separate bottle of soju (avg $12) and mix that in the watermelon. Pricey, but not a bad idea, I give it +1 point for awesome presentation.
So yep, that’s my story for today. I wish I have more pictures.. but nope… I’ll take more pictures next time haha.
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