Coca Bar is a Korean Restaurant bordering the river at Sunshine Plaza, meaning customers are provided with an amazing view of the waters and surrounding nature outside of the clean restaurant. Inside Coca Bar itself, there is a plethora of plants which really brightens up the atmoshere, providing a nice colour palette with the rest of the restaurant. The lighting itself is suitable, comfortable lighting imparting a nice welcoming feeling and a cozy atmosphere which is amplified by the quality of food and service. The restaurant is well maintained with no sign of dust or grime.
The restaurant caters for a wide range of individuals, with child-friendly amenities such as high chairs, wheel chair accessibility, and it appears that students or workers stop by to grab a coffee, snack or drink to study or work which is evidence of Coca Bars amazing atmosphere. The shop is pet-friendly which is also advertised on Coca Bars instagram. There is a large quantity of chairs and tables to cater for a lot of people with both indoor and outdoor dining. The shop is located on the rightside from the foodcourt entrance coming from the boardwalk, meaning its location is perfect for a quick stop by while shopping or as a place to enjoy meals with friends.
The bar on site provides a large plethora of beverages; both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The coffee itself is top notch, with latte art so good you would audibly gasp in awe. I, and two other friends visited 28/9 and were offered loyalty cards for coffee which I thought was wonderful and very accommodating. I also believe there is a staff member that can do 3D latte art. With the drinks, I usually order the passionfruit tea with passsionfruit popping balls as a passionfruit fanatic, and coming from someone who has tried a bunch of passionfruit-based boba drinks from other stores, none compares to Coca Bar. I wholeheartedly think it is the best on the coast.
In terms of food, you can tell the Kitchen has a strong work ethic and strives to produce quality food hot and fresh. I have come to Coca Bar a ton in the past, and from what I have experienced thus far, the food is consistently amazing. So kudos to kitchen! Servins are generous, and I especially love the large variety and range of options on the menu to choose from. All food options can be chosen at any time in the day. Personally, I love how you can customise your own set of skewers which an option to pick from three different sauces to compliment your choice of skewers. It always comes out fresh and the sauce is just mouth watering. The desserts especially, have massive portions, which may require a couple of friends to finish. It really seems like the food is made with love <3
BOH Mention: Yuka and Ling (28/9)
The food was amazing, quality was great, presentation-wise: incredible, cleaniness of the kitchen appeared great and hair was neat (among all staff members). Thank you for the amazing food!
The service is very accommodating, with friendly, attentive staff who produced wonderful drinks. Both front of house staff promoted a helpful, positive work environment. It really seems like Coca Bar staff care about their customers and their needs. Service at the counter was immaculate, and as we sat at a table we were promptly served water. Drinks came out amazing and the conversations held with the FOH staff was fun. (Crocs were cute as well!) Great customer service is defined by being quick, easy, personalising to the customers qualities and needs, and promoting a positive work environment, and I definitely believe the staff here does that.
FOH Mentions: Carmen and Tiffany
From the times I have dined in at Coca Bar, I’ve only had positive experiences with these staff members. From having appearances complimented, to good customer service, to even amazing short and sweet small talk- the mixture of efforts from both BOH and FOH is prompting me to visit again and again. Coca Bar has efficient, tidy, and accomodating front of house staff who have made the experience more then worth the time! Thanks for the great experience<3