Located on pedestrian street Carnaby 214 Nguyen Xien, the coffee shop boasts two facades, giving it an airy space that makes the most of natural light. A key highlight luring young customers is a large mural with famous Dong Ho paintings, including the Rat's Wedding.
The Rat's Wedding painting
Entering the café, customers can feel a warm and nostalgic space with soft yellow, red, and green hues reminiscent of traditional wooden homes. The coffee shop uses terracotta tile flooring and soft red curtains.
The café's counter is minimalist, with wooden cabinetry showcasing the essence of traditional Vietnamese architecture.
The coffee shop features creative cloud-shaped LED lights on the ceiling, evoking familiar symbols from East Asian culture.
The café's ceiling is modelled after the pitched roofs typical of traditional houses in the northern region of Vietnam, especially the iconic three and five-compartment homes.
There are private corners for customers who need to focus on work.
Anh Tho (left), 24, shared that the café is located near her office, and she has become a regular over time. She often comes to work in the afternoon whenever she has free time. However, she mentioned that the music can sometimes be loud, forcing her to wear headphones to concentrate.
Phan Minh Long, the café's owner, said his goal was to create a space where people, particularly younger customers, could enjoy drinks and connect with Vietnam's traditional artistic heritage.
The café carefully sources all its drink ingredients from the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, one of the country's most famous tea-growing regions.
Dong Ho and May are the café's top-selling drinks. Dong Ho tea blends oolong with fresh peach, orange, and pomegranate for a light, refreshing taste. May milk tea pairs oolong with creamy milk and a mango tang. The café also serves traditional Vietnamese coffee, known for its bold, distinctive flavour.
This is an ideal check-in place for many young customers. The coffee shop is open from 7.20 am to 10 pm, and drinks range from VND35,000 to VND75,000.
