Smoothie café in Yeonsu, Incheon: Ugly Tongue’s blueberry smoothie

I like bright fruit smoothies, so I visited Ugly Tongue (어글리텅) in Songdo. I ordered a Diet smoothie and a ham-and-cheese sandwich together, and I still remember how filling the smoothie was and the sandwich’s crisp texture. The original post identified this as a visit paid for directly by the writer.

I was drawn in by the fruit smoothies I had seen in Instagram feeds. When I heard that Ugly Tongue also sold smoothies, I went to check it out.

Where is Ugly Tongue in Songdo, and what is it like?

The café is at Unit 109, 160-14 Haedoji-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon. The interior was neat, and outside there were terrace tables styled with a camping feel. I thought it would be nice to stop by on a cool day like the one I visited.

How do you order, and can you smell the teas?

I could order at the kiosk or directly with a staff member at the counter. The menu and kiosk listed the fruits and ingredients in detail, which made choosing easier.

On one side of the counter, signature teas were displayed under glass domes, so I could smell them. The blends were themed around five tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami.

The sweet-themed tea smelled of sweet peach and bright fruit. Contrary to what I expected, the bitter-themed tea had a rich dark-chocolate scent that I found appealing. The umami-themed tea had a distinctive scent, like an unfamiliar spice; it was interesting, but I was not quite brave enough to drink it myself.

What did I order, and could I see it being made?

I considered the Body Build smoothie with protein, but chose the Diet smoothie because I wanted something brighter. I ordered a ham-and-cheese sandwich to eat with it.

Because it has an open kitchen, I could watch the fruit being blended and the food being made. The kitchen looked clean and organized, with boxes of coconut water and powders set to one side.

What are the texture and flavor of the ham-and-cheese sandwich?

The sandwich was pressed on a grill after I ordered and served warm. The outside of the bread was crisp, with salty melted cheddar cheese inside.

Rather than thin slices, the ham had the thickness and flavor of a substantial canned ham. It had a pleasant chew and saltiness that went well with the cheese.

The sauce inside tasted like a salty-sweet tomato base, similar to pizza sauce. It cut through the richness of the ham and cheese, so I enjoyed the sandwich to the end. It felt like a combination I would crave when hungry after exercise or a walk.

How sweet and filling is the Diet smoothie?

The cup had a marbled pattern on its surface. On the first sip, the blueberry aroma and flavor came through strongly; it felt like an açaí bowl I like, made easier to drink in a cup.

As I drank it, lemon brightness emerged, followed by the soft sweetness of banana. Coconut water, maple, and kale stayed gently in the background at the end. It was not overly sweet for my taste, and perhaps because banana is included as standard, it was more filling than I expected.

What should you know when ordering a smoothie and sandwich together?

At the time of my visit, there was a discount on a set menu combining a smoothie and sandwich. If you plan to have both, check the set option. The original post did not record the exact individual or set prices, or the discount amount.

I liked pairing the bright, filling smoothie with the crisp ham-and-cheese sandwich, and I would like to return. In good weather, I thought it would also be nice to take it out and eat at a nearby park or on the Central Park lawn.