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Quách Thái Công is a renowned interior designer. Photo: Linh Huỳnh . |
On May 19th, all posts on Quách Thái Công's Facebook page, which has 316,000 followers, were unexpectedly deleted/hidden. At the same time, his TikTok channel, Thái Công TV, with 2.1 million followers and over 42 million likes, also stopped displaying content. This news surprised many people because the designer frequently shared about his work and life on social media.
Meanwhile, images of Thai Cong Café – the café that once created a sensation with its 160,000 VND lychee tea – are also updated infrequently on its official fanpage.
The cafe is still operating at the Thai Cong Flagship Store on Hai Ba Trung Street (Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City). The bar and seating area are mainly on the ground floor. The first floor is a showroom with a few seats. The crowded conditions seen during the initial opening period and the lychee tea craze are no longer present.
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The latest space (left photo) and the 2024 space (right photo) haven't changed much. Photos: THAI CONG INTERIOR DESIGN, Linh Huynh. |
Notably, the prices of some items on the menu have changed compared to 2025. Coffee-based drinks (espresso, cold brew, cappuccino, iced black coffee, salted coffee, etc.) have decreased from 117,000-175,000 VND to 95,000-130,000 VND. Juices have decreased from approximately 130,000 VND to 110,000 VND.
Previously, the restaurant was controversial because none of its dishes cost less than 100,000 VND, more expensive than even high-end coffee shops. Therefore, Thai Cong believes that after the price reduction, the menu is much cheaper than many other places, but the difference can only be appreciated by customers themselves.
Since March 2023, when the designer moved his headquarters and launched the Thai Cong Flagship Store, the cafe has been welcoming customers. The experience is focused on both taste and ambiance.
The space boasts a distinctly European style with a dominant color scheme of wood brown and green. Every luxurious decorative item, velvet-upholstered chair, lighting, and scent has been meticulously selected by Thai Cong. The coffee here is brewed from imported Italian beans, and drinks are served in crystal glasses or German porcelain cups.
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Pastries are served with drinks. Photo: THAI CONG INTERIOR DESIGN. |
In an interview with Tri Thức - Znews , the designer stated that besides the beverages, intangible values such as space, interior design, music , and cups/mugs are also invested in to enhance the product's value. His coffee shop aims for a lifestyle coffee concept – a trend embraced by high-end brands to connect with customers and transform restaurants into gathering places for discerning food and drink connoisseurs.
"I create a space for myself, for those who love Thai Cong's style, and for diners who want to experience drinks in a fresh, intimate, and luxurious setting. The value of the product is determined by each individual, as is taste. I seek happiness and bring positivity through my mindset," Thai Cong said.
Source: https://znews.vn/quan-ca-phe-cua-thai-cong-gio-ra-sao-post1652530.html
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