# Seocho cake shop, Sweet Park weekday strawberry mango cake: Chef Cho - By Cold Coffee Log (https://superchart.com/en/@while-coffee-cools-2/) - Written Jun 18, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Seocho, Seoul - Sponsored: This review was written after the blogger received the cake through a store-visit campaign. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@while-coffee-cools-2/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@while-coffee-cools-2/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@while-coffee-cools-2/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake/index.md) ## In short Chef Cho is a dessert brand selling a range of fresh cream cakes at Sweet Park, on the basement level (B1) of Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam in Seocho, Seoul. On a weekday afternoon, the blogger tried the Chef Cho strawberry mango fresh cream cake and found a good balance of fresh mango and strawberries, light cream that isn't heavy, and a moist sponge. If you want a fruit cream cake at Shinsegae Gangnam, the Chef Cho strawberry mango cake is worth trying at least once. ## Good to know - **Location**: Sweet Park, B1, Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam, 176 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul - **Opening hours**: Same as the department store: weekdays 10:30–20:00; Fri–Sun 10:30–20:30 - **What we ate**: Strawberry mango fresh cream cake - **Available as**: Whole cakes and slices *as written by the visitor on Jun 18, 2026* ![Chef Cho strawberry mango fresh cream cake, main photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake-01-151n7-1200.webp) ## Where is Chef Cho in Sweet Park at Shinsegae Gangnam? Chef Cho (쉐프조) is a fresh cream cake brand you can find at Sweet Park, on the B1 level of Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam. It runs as a pop-up in Sweet Park and offers a range of fresh cream cakes. Sweet Park at Shinsegae Gangnam is where I end up whenever I crave something sweet. There are so many famous dessert brands that I agonize over what to eat every single time, but this time I tried Chef Cho's strawberry mango fresh cream cake, which I'd been seeing all over social media. ![Chef Cho shop at Sweet Park, Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake-02-dpvn5-m-900.webp) ### Chef Cho at Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam: location and hours - 📍 Location: Sweet Park, Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam, B1, 176 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea - ⏰ Hours: same as the department store - Weekdays 10:30–20:00 - Fri, Sat, Sun 10:30–20:30 ![Chef Cho cake counter at Sweet Park](https://img.superchart.com/images/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake-03-1tjmr-900.webp) ## The vibe at Chef Cho's cake counter on a weekday afternoon Sweet Park at Shinsegae Gangnam is the largest dessert hall in Korea, with all kinds of bakeries and dessert brands. If you love desserts, you've probably been at least once. Even on a weekday afternoon there were so many people browsing the cakes, and in front of Chef Cho in particular, customers kept coming to buy whole cakes and slices. ![Whole Chef Cho strawberry mango fresh cream cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake-04-oaa0z-900.webp) ## What does Chef Cho's strawberry mango fresh cream cake look like? What I picked was Chef Cho's strawberry mango fresh cream cake. It passed the looks test right away. The first thing that caught my eye was the amount of fruit. Mango and strawberries were piled on generously, and it made me happy just looking at it. ![Fresh cream cake topped with mango and strawberries](https://img.superchart.com/images/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake-05-1skzd-900.webp) The combination of yellow mango and red strawberries was so pretty that I couldn't not take photos. The cream isn't overly thick either, and the whole cake looks clean, so the first impression was really good. ![Cream and fruit topping on the strawberry mango fresh cream cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake-06-1yw08-900.webp) ## Is the fruit on the strawberry mango cream cake fresh? The fruit on Chef Cho's strawberry mango fresh cream cake was really fresh. One bite and I understood why it's popular. The mango was sweet and juicy, and the strawberries had a bright, tangy flavor. The fresh fruit was in such good condition that it felt like eating a fruit specialty dessert. The tartness of the strawberries and the sweetness of the mango come together into a flavor you don't get tired of. ![Close-up of the cake topped with fresh mango and strawberries](https://img.superchart.com/images/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake-07-cctss-900.webp) ![Fruit detail on Chef Cho's strawberry mango cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake-08-wt7da-900.webp) ## Is Chef Cho's fresh cream too heavy or greasy? The fresh cream on Chef Cho's strawberry mango cake is the light, clean kind, so it wasn't heavy or greasy. Personally, the cream is what I care about most when eating cake. It melts softly in your mouth, so it went well with the fruit, and the sweetness wasn't overdone, so it was easy to eat. Even after one slice I didn't get sick of it and kept reaching for more. ![Slice of strawberry mango fresh cream cake with light cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake-09-1iqqz-900.webp) ![A bite of Chef Cho cake with cream and fruit](https://img.superchart.com/images/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake-10-zlkcg-900.webp) ## Is the sponge moist? The sponge on Chef Cho's cake was moist too. Soft sponge layers sit between the fruit and the cream, and the overall balance was good. When the sponge is too dry, the whole cake suffers, but Chef Cho's keeps its moisture well, which I was happy about. ![Strawberry mango fresh cream cake with moist sponge](https://img.superchart.com/images/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake-11-1xe19-900.webp) ![Cake with fruit, cream and sponge together](https://img.superchart.com/images/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake-12-c1a8w-900.webp) ## Is it good as a birthday or anniversary cake? I'd recommend Chef Cho's strawberry mango fresh cream cake to anyone looking for a birthday or anniversary cake. It looks showy, with plenty of fruit on top, so it has real presence just sitting on the table. Above all, if you like fresh cream cakes, this is a flavor nearly everyone can enjoy, so I think it works for gifts or parties too. ![Chef Cho strawberry mango cake, a fit for anniversaries](https://img.superchart.com/images/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake-13-1g5pn-900.webp) ## Overall verdict Chef Cho's strawberry mango fresh cream cake from Sweet Park at Shinsegae Gangnam was satisfying in looks, taste and fruit freshness. The combination of sweet mango, tangy strawberries and light cream was great, and with the moist sponge on top, I enjoyed it down to the last bite. If you're looking for a dessert or cake at Shinsegae Gangnam, I recommend trying this one at least once. ## Where it is - Chef Cho Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam (쉐프조 신세계백화점 강남점) - 176 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam, B1) - 서울특별시 서초구 신반포로 176 신세계백화점강남점B1 - 37.5043657, 127.0042308 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%89%90%ED%94%84%EC%A1%B0%20%EC%8B%A0%EC%84%B8%EA%B3%84%EB%B0%B1%ED%99%94%EC%A0%90%20%EA%B0%95%EB%82%A8%EC%A0%90/@37.5043657,127.0042308,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@while-coffee-cools-2/chef-jo-strawberry-mango-cream-cake/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt