Glow Seoul, the Korean food, beverage, and entertainment design firm, has announced the opening of Cheongsu, a café “rooted in nature, zen, and the timeless traditions of Korean culture”.

Located at 1644 Parker Avenue, Fort Lee, this marks Cheongsu’s first U.S. café, following the debut of their dining concept Oncheon in Manhattan back in November, which celebrates the healing traditions of Korean hot springs.

Cheongsu “takes inspiration from Seoul’s rich heritage”, particularly the “tranquil charm of neighborhoods like Ikseon-dong”.

Infused with the “ethos of slowness and harmony”, the café invites guests to “reconnect with nature and savor moments of quiet reflection”.

The name Cheongsu means “clear water” in Korean — symbolizing “purity, flow, and the rejuvenating calm of nature, reflected in the café’s design and menu”.

“Our mission with Cheongsu is to offer more than just a café experience—it’s an immersive retreat into slow living, inspired by Korean culture and natural beauty,” said HyoSun Yoon, Head Patissier at Glow Seoul. “The design, menu, and atmosphere are carefully curated to create a sanctuary where guests can pause, breathe, and reconnect with their surroundings.”

From the moment guests step inside Cheongsu, they are welcomed by lush greenery intertwined with wooden lattice walls, volcanic stone centerpieces and ambient lighting — all “seamlessly spread across two serene floors” that “blend traditional Korean craftsmanship with modern elegance”.

Cheongsu’s menu (View Menu) “pays homage to Korean heritage” while “offering contemporary culinary flair” – offering everything from signature soufflés and yakgwa to misutgaru lattes and sparkling yuzu ade.

The opening is scheduled for December 16th.

Cheongsu
1644 Parker Avenue
Fort Lee, NJ
Website

[photos source: Cheongsu]