Bravo Filipino | Korea’s Dessert 39 Is Finally Here: Making Its Southeast Asia Debut In The Philippines! | Get your spoons ready, PH besties! Dessert 39 opened its doors at SM Mall of Asia last December 19, and it’s already serving main-character energy to every K-food and K-pop fan. Known worldwide for its iconic Korean desserts and café culture, Dessert 39 is bringing that sweet, cozy, Seoul-style magic straight to Manila.
From dine-in hangs to grab-and-go treats, Dessert 39 delivers a full Korean café experience—savory meals, dreamy desserts, and signature drinks perfect for your next IG story or bias break.
Why Everyone’s Obsessed
It’s easy to see why Korea (and the world!) fell in love with Dessert 39. The menu blends convenience with premium quality—think ready-to-heat rice bowls, comforting pastas, and filling sandwiches. Fan favorites include Spaghetti & Meatballs, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, and even a Chicken Inasal Bowl—perfect for busy days or post-mall cravings.
Sweet tooth? Say annyeong to the crisp Croquant Choux, the soft and fluffy Premium Tokyo Roll Cake, and pastries best paired with their viral drinks like the Einspänner (iced Americano with whipped cream and brown sugar) or the Brown Sugar Pong Latte, topped with crunchy Jolly Pong cereal—sweet, creamy, and totally TikTok-worthy.
Want guilt-free sipping? Dessert 39’s Slim Line zero-calorie drinks—like Zero Lemon Black Tea and Slim Real Chocolate made with allulose—prove you can indulge without the regret.
Minimalist Café Goals
The space is light, modern, and planterior-inspired, blending clean Korean design with greenery and soft textures. Seating up to 138 guests, plus an outdoor al fresco area with a seaside view, it’s the perfect spot for chill hangouts, study dates, or post-concert coffee runs.
Founded in 2015 in Itaewon, Dessert 39 now boasts 700+ stores across South Korea and is brought to the Philippines by The Bistro Group. Get ready—this café is about to become your new Korean comfort place.
About The Bistro Group
Founded in 1994, The Bistro Group (TBG) is one of the Philippines’ most progressive restaurant groups and a pioneer of the casual dining scene in the country. With the introduction of TGI Fridays over three decades ago, TBG helped shape the modern dining landscape in the Philippines.
Building on this success, TBG has grown a diverse portfolio of globally recognized brands, including Dessert 39, Dave & Buster’s, Fogo de Chão, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Italianni’s, Denny’s, Texas Roadhouse, Randy’s Donuts, LongHorn Steakhouse, and Hard Rock Café, alongside Asian concepts such as Watami, Modern Shang, and Bulgogi Brothers, and Spanish dining brands Las Flores and Rumba.
TBG also operates TBG Elite, led by Michelin-starred Corporate Executive Chef Josh Boutwood. In 2025, the Michelin Guide awarded Helm Two Michelin Stars, while The Test Kitchen, Ember, and Juniper were recognized as Michelin Selected, underscoring TBG’s commitment to world-class quality, innovation, and culinary excellence.
Driven by a people-focused philosophy, The Bistro Group continues to deliver exceptional dining experiences through passion, craftsmanship, and genuine hospitality in every restaurant it operates.
