Ink soup porridge recall memories of many students in Saigon

Ink soup porridge recall memories of many students in Saigon

The homogeneous porridge in front of the Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture made many architects into ecstatic craving when they remember about their youth.

Located on Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, opposite the University of Architecture and Economics School, nearly 35 years, Thanh Son ink bowl associated with memories of generations of students in Saigon.

"At that time across the road there is a School of Architecture students, so I cook the soup porridge in the cartridge. I expect students are very interested in every afternoon to eat a lot, "Thanh said the owner.

In the early days of sale, there are only a few small tables near the sidewalk, selling from afternoon to evening. The price of each bowl of porridge is only ink and blood of more than 1,000, then gradually increased to 2,500. The students are mainly students of the School of Architecture and Economics.

"Many guests are now successful architects, famous for their great works. They sometimes come back to eat porridge and are still addicted to our crossing, "the shopkeeper said.

According to the comments of many architects who were guests of the restaurant, the porridge in this sweet natural ink is dried by squid and dried shrimp, the owner also added ginger sliced ​​glazed porridge makes delicious mouth.

Due to the relatively stable quality, the price is so popular that students see this food as a hunger relief. Today, the shop also sells soup. Students come to eat outside the office staff also.

In addition to the porridge cooked with dried squid and blood, boiled pig skins cut rectangular pieces that are attached to the popular porridge.

Scallions, cilantro are two kinds of herbs can not lack with ink bowls.

Duck eggs in hubble medicine are served. If you want to eat, customers call for 12,000 VND / egg. According to the gourmet, the taste of this egg is very good with squid.

Restaurant service from 9h to 22h, guests also no sitting on the sidewalk but sitting inside the house. If you do not use this egg, it will cost VND 25,000. Not as big as the others, but the rounded porridge is full of ink that makes people want to come back again.


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4 beautiful view cafes with delicious food in the center of Saigon

4 beautiful view cafes with delicious food in the center of Saigon

With this little list, you do not have to go far but still get to the coffee shops with the best view, best food and drinks.

At weekends, everyone just wants to calmly take a cup of coffee, eat some cakes or visit a restaurant to eat and then stomach. However, the roadside nightmare seems never to end. Especially in the hot days of Saigon, it is true that they are more afraid to drive out of the suburban sprawl. But no matter, in the heart of Saigon there are countless fine restaurants with nice location, nice view with food and drink. Check the list below to find your stop!

1. Thinker & Dreamer

Address: Floor 4, 42 Nguyen Hue, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1.

Price: 50k - 100k

Opening hours: 7am - 10pm

Speaking of "concept café" - where just stepping into the feel of a completely different atmosphere than the other, just started appearing about 2 years ago. And one of the most famous names is Thinker & Dreamer.

After more than 2 years of establishment, Thinker & Dreamer has become one of the most popular minimalist style in SG. The property has many advantages: location in the center, reasonable price, eye-catching decor. It can be said from Thinker & Dreamer that many more similar models have been developed and flourished.

Although located in the Nguyen Hue walking street - where people always busy passersby but Thinker & Dreamer has a very strange atmosphere. Everything here is quiet, quiet. True to the name, entering here really just want to sit thinking, dreaming for the whole day.

Not only is a nice cafe, Thinker & Dreamer also know how to please clients. Here all are friends. On some beautiful days, the owner Thien Minh decided to give flowers to women to visit the shop. On another day, he himself prepared and served each cup of delicious coffee, hot to each other one.

2. Maison Marou Saigon

Address: 167-169 Calmette, Nguyen Thai Binh, District 1

Opening hours: 9am - 10pm

Price:
- Beverages: 60 - 100k

- Cake: 60 - 120k

- Chocolate Games 200 - 300k / box

For many years, Marou has been known as the "made in Vietnam" chocolate brand which is considered as the world's top culinary. Besides the delicious chocolate, Marou also has a brand of shops called the famous Maison Marou. Up to now, Maison Marou has rained in two big cities of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

In Saigon, Maison Marou is visited by many people and always in the state of the nuisance. From the outside, the first thing you see is not the serving table or tables and chairs that will normally be a huge machine running "swinging" and constantly "devouring" cacao beans. . And that is nothing other than the cacao roasting machine, one of the first steps to make chocolate "divine".

Then you have to step deeper than you can reach the counter, while the coffee area is in the same headline, but it is the best location for you to be able to see the whole of each. The stage of the Chocolate Factory is unique. Next to pure chocolate, do not miss other baked goods, such as chill cinnamon, chocolate bread, éclair, Le Opera, tarte au chocolate, tart au fruits, Paris - Saigon. ...

3. PAUL

Address: L3-21, Saigon Center / Takashimaya

Opening hours: 10am - 9pm

Price: 50,000 - 250,000

It is a tea shop in the form of a shabby, so it is located in an expensive commercial center and has a direct view of the center of District 1 so it is no wonder PAUL is popular with many celebrities. Often people will come here to talk, work or simply find a quiet corner in the heart of the city.

This is a well-known brand of French-style french tea and has covered dozens of different cities and towns around the world. The most fascinating is the cake is made elaborately & beautifully.

From lemon tart with bitter taste and bitter taste of lemon peel, tart berries with sweet creamy fatty cream or smooth chocolate cake, so subtle that you can count on your face. Call a set of peppermint tea or chrysanthemum tea to sip it is too full for a spring day! Prices range from 50k to 250k. Remember to prepare pretty "money" before coming here because you probably will not resist and just want to call, call again, call forever only ...

4. The 1985

Address: 151 Dong Khoi, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Opening hours: 8:30 - 22:00

Price: 50k - 150k

The 1985 is a small corner located in the center of Saigon for those who have endless passion for food. The main points of the restaurant are Japanese-inspired pastries and drinks. Referring to The 1985, many will remember the delicate pastries like sakura shortcake, sakura cheesecake, matcha cheesecake, lava red velvet, kurogom macaron ...

You can not forget the cool drinks made with special recipe such as fruit paradise, mix berry lassi or houji-cha latte. The Vietnamese style lunch set is also delicious. Because of the quality and location of the site is so expensive, the 1985 price range is much higher than the average bag of Saigon youth. But once you try it, it will be worth it!

The staff is very nice, food & drinks are good, location is good so this is a familiar dating place of many young people.

5 addresses for coffee drinkers in the early morning in Saigon

5 addresses for coffee drinkers in the early morning in Saigon

If you like to enjoy coffee in the early morning and enjoy the quietness of the city before the hustle and bustle you can visit Cheo Leo or Katinat.

 1. Racket coffee in Phan Dinh Phung

Located at the head of an alleyway on Phan Dinh Phung Street, Phu Nhuan District, Dang Ngoc Con's coffee shop is no stranger to coffee-roasted diners in Saigon. Open from the French colonial era, until today still receive guests from early morning to midnight. Sitting here, you will be able to observe the everyday life of a small corner in the middle of the city. The alley is always crowded, crowded with cars but will bring you memorable experience if you first set foot in Saigon.

The price for a cup of coffee is 70 cents. In addition to coffee, milk coffee, the shop also has ginseng, detox ...

2. Cheo Leo coffee shop

Climbing in a chess board Lane Nguyen Thien Thuat, District 3, Cheo Leo is almost 80 years old. Previously, there were many students from Petrus Ky, Chu Van An. Today, the restaurant is a popular stop for many travelers, especially foreigners.

Cups made with racket usually do not have the same thickness as phin but have long fragrance. The shop is open from early morning, each cup of coffee is 50 cents/drink.

3. Vy coffee

 

Located in front of Le Thanh Ton street, District 1, the restaurant has space not so great that it feels close and comfortable. Inside the house is just over 20m2, there are mixing stations occupy most of the area. Besides the space inside, guests can also sit on the stools on the sidewalk.

Menu is mainly coffee, the price is from 1.5 USD. Besides coffee, there are lemonade and coffee beans.

4. Katina

The coffee shop is located at the intersection of Dong Khoi - Mac Thi Buoi. This address quickly became familiar to the young people of the city thanks to its central location. Quan welcome a large number of foreign guests. Seating on the balcony is a favorite place, from here you can get sun soon and watch the quiet streets before crowded. Price of drinks from 2.5 USD/drink.

5. Shin coffee

 

If you are not a fan of old things, this is the ideal stopover for you. Contemporary space is led by the green path through the trees. The restaurant is located on Ho Hien Nghiep street, which is open from 6.30am. Price of drinks from the restaurant from 3 USD/drink.


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The coffee shop with Viet Cong style in Saigon

The coffee shop with Viet Cong style in Saigon

The coffee shop is an old house, where the activities of Viet Cong with secret tunnels, appliances of a time resistance remain intact.

Dau Dung coffee shop on Dang Dung street (Tan Dinh ward, district 1) is a relic of Saigon special forces. The house was built by the husband and wife of Mr. Do Immigrant from the 40s of last century. Prior to 1975, this place was one of the hidden operations of the Sai Gon Special Forces under the supervision of Tran Van Lai (Nam Lai). At that time, Mr. Do Son and his wife sold rice to Korean soldiers (Korean) to fight in the Vietnam War. Outside is a cafeteria but the house is actually to hide the officer; storage, transfer of letters, confidential documents, gold coins, drugs ... to the war zone. After 1975, the restaurant still operated until Mr. Do Son died.

In the beginning of 2018, Tran Vu Binh (Tran Van Lai's children) was relieved of his right to manage the house to open a coffee shop at the monument. "Out of love with the soldiers in Saigon, I tried to recreate the original secret basement, the artifacts to make history of combining cafes for people to attend. Quan, "said Binh.

The house has a ground floor area of ​​about 50 m2 with French tiles, set of furniture, glass cabinets, appliances used by the Saigon people before 1975.

Upstairs is a floor with wooden decking. This floor is also a tunnel built by Mr. Tran Van Lai in the wall. "This vaulting wall together with the next house, more than 2 m deep, the width of the board only. Letters from bile, documents, gold coins ... are placed in aluminum cans and hidden in a cellar. If you cover the board back, then nobody knows it is underground, "Tran Trong Nghia (grandson Mr. Tran Van Lai) said.

Also on the floor is another tunnel with a depth of 3 m, just enough to enter one. The tunnel was built within a year and camouflaged by a wooden cabinet. Upon detecting danger, the indoors went into the closet, opened the tunnel cover to escape the path behind the house.

Around the house are some niches for letters, secret documents, small arms ... are in danger of brick. The above items are daily activities, so the enemy is difficult to detect. "Visitors are introduced to the house, the objects and the functions of each type of tunnel, thereby understanding more about a period of history of the country," Nghia said.

Nostalgic coffee shop space when the items of the old house are intact. In addition, the innkeeper also collects items from the soldiers and some other sources.

The 50-year-old sewing machine used by Mr. Do Mien used to remain intact and was placed in the same position.

TVs, phones, decorations ... in the house are also in place as half a century ago.

Even cups, spoons, ashtray, forks ... to prepare are also items that the Saigon people used one. "After this coffee shop, the Saigon style coffee shop will also be born in the remaining relics. I also plan to build a passenger tour throughout the city, to the relics, souvenirs and pictures in the car of his father, "Tran Tran Binh shared.

The first coffee shop having lock bridge in Saigon

The first coffee shop having lock bridge in Saigon

The 14 m long lock bridge coffee shop is located in a café with airy space in District 10.

This lock bridge is the idea of ​​Pham Thanh Truyen, an architect working and living in Saigon. Mr. Truyen said that the idea was intended for a long time but has been officially implemented and implemented. "I hope to bring something new, not only for myself but also for every guest to visit," he shared.

The bridge is about 14 meters long, located in the center of the cafe. The bridge is about 5 meters high, connecting two spaces of the cafe. In the evening, the bridge was shimmering. This is not only a good place to shoot but also an ideal dating spot for couples.

Nestled in a small alleyway on To Hien Thanh Street, District 10, Cat Moc Cafe has a large open space, open more than 3 years ago. Consciousness is divided into different spaces. Guests can choose cool outside location to chat, enjoy fresh nature or indoor space, private place for those who love to sit alone or go with their loved ones.

The owner is an architect with many years of experience, so every corner in the restaurant was meticulous cared. 

Statue of Buddha is placed at the entrance, giving guests the feeling of light from the first step.

The menu is full of basic types of coffee such as coffee, cappuccino, tea, vitamins, juice ... The special point that makes this place attracted to the taste of coffee. As a person who loves to study coffee, the owner has picked up and picked out the best coffee. The restaurant also serves lunch and free parking. The price of drinking water here ranges from 1 USD.

Love locks for eternal love but is also controversial in many countries. In Saigon, the locks are attached to some young bridges, but not many.



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Coffee shop to watch airplanes in Saigon

Coffee shop to watch airplanes in Saigon

Every 5-10 minutes there is a plane passing by so guests are free to take pictures.

In recent years, the buildings with high terrace on Quang Trung Street (Go Vap District, HCM City) are the ideal point of view for watching airplanes.

This area is close to Tan Son Nhat airport, just standing on the 4th floor can see almost the end of the runway, so suitable for the view of the aircraft landing and taking off every day.

Mr. Tuan (owner) said: "I rented a terrace open cafe for more than three years. Everyday there are guests from morning to night, most of the time in rush hours and weekend.

The shopkeepers said that the opening of the coffee shop to look at the aircraft does not need to design too sophisticated, just open space, has large terrace, balcony is cool. Those who love the coffee service are those who are passionate about taking pictures of the plane. They can sit for hours to take a plane in the sky.

"On average, I have to go out three times a week to take pictures of the plane. Feeling the 'iron bird' hoarse near the very interesting. The roof terrace has no roof, so most of the guests go late at night because it is cool," said Thanh An (18 years old, Tan Binh District).

For more convenient viewing, aerial photography, many visitors to the shop use the application to see the flight route. "Each flight, journey, aircraft type and flight map are updated. Thanks to that, we can easily watch, prepare the machine, take the angle, "explained Hung.

Many aviation enthusiasts also carry models of each type to photograph, compare ...

Guests do not have to wait too long because on average 5-10 minutes have a flight landing Tan Son Nhat. "My house recently, every evening is free I shop for children to see the plane and the cool. At first heard the aircraft roar but I fear it now, "he Tam (24 years) said.

Drink prices range from 1 to 3 USD/drink guests can sit for hours. There are also more rental binoculars.

Many coffee shops on Cong Hoa Street, Phan Huy Ich, Hoang Hoa Tham also open this service. However, to feel the plane near the top, the restaurant on Quang Trung street more convenient.


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