Chicken noodles in a coffee cup: Koreans turn to budget cafes for dog days

Cheaper and more visually entertaining stamina-boosting dishes are popping up at local cafes as Koreans find new ways to mark malbok on Friday, the last of the three hottest days of summer. The unusual cafe items have drawn plenty of praise from customers for their taste and affordability. The Venti garnered particular attention online after launching chilled vinegar chicken noodles, or chogye guksu, on Tuesday, largely because of the dish’s unusual presentation. The dish is served in a coffee c