Hanoi cafe grows hydrangeas and sprays artificial mist, attracting thousands of customers

(Dan Tri) - The coffee shop located on Nguyen Chi Thanh Street (Hanoi) is becoming a favorite destination for young people, attracting thousands of visitors thanks to its unique space.

Located in a small alley on Nguyen Chi Thanh Street (Dong Da, Hanoi ), the cafe brings customers to a unique space, a fusion of Japan and Da Lat. With a cozy design and impressive virtual living corners, the shop is often "full of seats", especially on weekends.

Coming to the shop, customers will immediately be attracted by the Totoro statue placed at the entrance. This is the cartoon character in the movie My Neighbor Totoro . These models are ordered by the shop according to size, specific requirements, and cost up to tens of millions of dong.

Nguyen Thien Nga (born 2003, Hanoi) excitedly checked in with the Faceless model. Having a passion for Japanese culture , she was impressed by the architecture and decorative designs here.

"There are very few cafes in Hanoi that have a strong Japanese comic style, so as soon as I found out about the shop, I invited my friends to come take pictures and experience the space here," Thien Nga said.

Entering the restaurant, customers feel like they are lost in a dreamy, fairy-tale world . Right from the entrance, the brilliant pots of hydrangeas - a typical flower of Da Lat combined with artificial mist, mixed with Japanese details such as red lanterns, rose branches full of fruit, and the mysterious image of No Face create a poetic scene in the heart of bustling Hanoi.

The staff must water the gravel regularly to keep it moist, helping the mist to thicken and float in the air, creating a unique, mysterious effect.

The indoor space is designed with a tea table and floor cushions arranged around it, helping customers relax, in keeping with the spirit of Japanese tea ceremony.

Pham Nguyet Quynh (left, born in 2001, Bac Tu Liem) shared: "The space here makes me feel very relaxed, every detail makes me feel like I'm in Japan."

Not only young people, many older guests also come to the shop to experience.

The second floor of the shop is quiet, suitable for those who want to read, work or relax.

Regarding drinks, the restaurant is rated to have a diverse menu, of which "Torima Pear Tea" and "Golden Matcha" are the two best-selling drinks at the restaurant.

"Torima Pear Tea" is a combination of pear, chrysanthemum and jasmine green tea, creating a refreshing feeling when drinking. "Golden Matcha" is made from matcha, covered with a layer of rich egg cream, sprinkled with gold flakes, and decorated with a chocolate gold coin.

The shop's matcha is imported directly from Shizuoka province, Japan, has a light taste, not fishy or bitter like some types of matcha on the market.

In addition to drinks, the shop also serves a set of "Kỳ tử kim sa" tea, served with Da Lat specialties such as strawberry jam, dried mulberries, dried jackfruit, dried sweet potatoes... Each snack costs 20,000-50,000 VND, not including tea.

The owner of the shop is Mr. Le Quoc Huy (born in 1996), a young man who studied in Japan and has a special love for Da Lat. Mr. Huy said that the shop was renovated from an old printing factory. He spent 6 months to build and officially opened for sale in December 2024.

Singer An Le (born in 1990), a regular customer here, said that because his job is flexible in terms of time, he often comes to work at the bar 3-4 times a week.

"The atmosphere here gives a sense of relaxation, like being lost on a small street in Kyoto during the blooming season, but still has the poetic, intimate features of Da Lat. The coffee shop gives me more inspiration and creativity," said singer An Le.

Finding the shop on social media and impressed by the Japanese-Dalat fusion architecture of the shop, Mai Anh (right, born in 2006) shared: "We have never been to a shop with such a design in Hanoi. However, due to the large number of customers, it was quite difficult for me to take satisfactory photos."

The owner said that the busiest time is from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. On weekends, the number of customers can be up to 3 times higher than usual, and sometimes the restaurant has to stop accepting customers because the tables are full.

Every Sunday evening, the bar often hosts live music performances from 7pm to 9:30pm, making it a meeting place for music lovers.

This is also an opportunity for young artists to interact and perform, each week with a different theme. The bar will collect an additional 20% of the price of drinks during the performances.

Address: Torima Coffee and Tea - 45 lane 54 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Dong Da, Hanoi

Opening hours: 7am-11pm

Reference price: 35,000-68,000 VND

Photo: Nguyen Ha Nam

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/du-lich/quan-ca-phe-ha-noi-trong-cam-tu-cau-phun-suong-nhan-tao-hut-ca-nghin-khach-20250214195656044.htm