Sitting in my office, thinking about where I want to be. Say Vietnam? Apart from language differences, everything else seems good. There are always promotions from Scoot, Jetstar and etc. If there's anything else to do, I'll surely find time to hop into a cafe and chill with a book.
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Apart from the fact that Vietnam is the second largest coffee exporter in the world, they have great cafes with cool ideas.
1. Banksy Cafe
1st floor, 14 Ton That Dam, District 1, Saigon Vietnam
A small but swanky cafe, built with the 1960s in mind.
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The Cafe is named after the famous artist graffiti artist, 'Banksy'.
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Recognise this state-of-the-art cafe from outside.
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They are known for their good coffee and to-die-for cocktails.
Go have a sip when you're in HCM. A place you can potentially rest for hours and feel like you're not in your home country.
2. Cafe Eon/ EON51
Level 50-51-52, 2 Hai Trieu, Ward Ben Nghe, District 1, HCMC, Vietnam
+84 8 6291 8750
Perched 200m above ground, all visitors are promised great view that of course, comes with a price tag. Remember to make a reservation before visit.
Photo from http://eon51.com
Photo from http://eon51.com
This atas place is romantic, it's impressive and if you bring your date here, you will make a good impression. Set apart a day among others for a great luxury time. Make sure, she doesn't have fear of heights though, that might screw up your surprise. (Don't say i neh warn you.)
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The day view and night view. Take your pick! Or be smart and make your reservation at evening times to get the best of both views.
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On their website, they offer these dining services:
- Wine Dinner
- Wine Tasting
- Canapé
- Networking
- Cocktail Party
- Conference & Meeting
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3. Amix Coffee
228 Phạm Văn Hai, P. 5, Quận Tân Bình, TP. HCM
Be very careful when you walk because you will be dining with fishes swimming at your feet. While you're getting fed, they are too.
Well, I'm not sure about hygiene concerns but definitely at your own risk.
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They have big fishes swimming around, it's great novelty and it's time to step up the cafe game in Singapore!
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Great menu and awesome drinks. (Okay, i haven't actually try it yet but it looks good. It's vietnam coffee with sugar. Hard to go wrong~)
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And for those who are afraid, they have a section without the little fishes too.
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4. Nameless stocking coffee
330/2 Phan Dinh Phung, Phu Nhuan District, Opens 24/7.
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This shop has over 60 years of history. Up till today, they still offer the authentic ca-phe vot (net coffee) or ca-phe vo (stocking coffee) where they filter through what looks like a female's stockings. We have it in Singapore too but like Vietnam, it's getting rarer.
Photo from Lonely Planet
These are our pick of 4 must-try coffee and cafes, according to your budget. Don't leave Vietname without the coffee experience! Hop on to the next flight promotion to Ho Chi Minh with your loved one. Apart from cafes, you can also visit museums, link Here.
Text by: Girlsdaily SG
