2019 JB LIFE! Magazine Spring Edition

flavour. She isn't so much of a purist, however, that she
is opposed to experimenting a little as can be seen
from the strawberry, Nutella, and green tea options she
serves, all of which are incredibly delicious.
When Kyuri realized that people in Jeonju were missing
out on the true taste of tiramisu, she felt compelled to
share her passion, and in 2015, she decided to open I Am
Tiramisu. As this was her first time running a cafe, she
was both nervous and excited about how people would
respond to her product. She fondly recalls the reaction
of her customers as they took their first bite; a mixture
of surprise and delight. That was enough for her to know
she had made the right decision. Now when she sees
that same expression, it fills her with pride and motives
her to continue doing what she loves.
includes rich, full-bodied coffee, a delicious choice of
ham and cheese or spicy tuna sandwiches, and ciabatta
pizza. When asked about the possibility of expanding,
Kyuri said she is happy with her current location, but
she is thinking about offering classes later this year. In
the meantime, she will continue to share her passion
for traditional Italian tiramisu. Her hours are 11:30 am
- 9:00 pm Monday to Saturday, but supplies sometimes
go quickly, so be sure to check out her Instagram
@iamtiramisu_jeonju for updates if you plan to drop by
for a pick me up later in the evening.
Tel. 063-284-9966
Add. Wansan-gu, Jungang-dong 2ga, 43-1, Jeonju
Insta. @iamtiramisu_jeonju
You can see her artistic influence, not only in the
lovely decor, but also in the presentation of her food
and drinks. In addition to her amazing tiramisu, she
also makes a chocolata calda, a decadent Italian style
hot chocolate made with 100% cocoa. The menu also
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