What is special about the old coffee shop in Hanoi's Old Quarter?

Cafe Giang is one of the "four pillars" of Hanoi coffee including "Nhan - Nhi - Di - Giang". This brand is familiar to Hanoians, a destination associated with many generations. Located in an alley at 39 Nguyen Huu Huan (Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi), this is the origin of the famous egg coffee. The coffee shop was established in 1946 until now.

In Hanoi, there are many places selling egg coffee. However, nowhere has the same flavor as Giang, what is lacking is experience, family secrets, spirit, and memories. These packaged coffee products with unique and attractive designs, rustic packaging, and environmental protection attract the attention of coffee lovers in Vietnam.

Coming here to enjoy egg coffee every day, Mr. Le Dinh Nguyen (Thanh Xuan district, Hanoi) shared: "I was born and raised in Hanoi, this coffee shop is owned by a native Hanoian, to me it is a legacy of history, here the shop uses wooden tables and chairs to bring a rustic, ancient look. To me, Giang coffee has a very delicious, pure, and unique egg coffee compared to other shops."

Ms. Giang (Mr. Giang's granddaughter) said: "The core coffee products from the past until now, my family still maintains the same flavor and quality. Following the current trend, my shop also changes and varies a bit, for example, there are new dishes besides the original egg coffee with added flavors of matcha, cocoa, oreo... I feel lucky and proud that domestic and foreign customers know and are satisfied with the product."

Lam Coffee Shop at 60 Nguyen Huu Huan Street (Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi) is an address mentioned by many people because it is associated with the literary memories of a time, associated with names such as Van Cao, Bui Xuan Phai, Duong Bich Lien, Nguyen Sang... The shop was established in 1952, a place associated with the old memories of Hanoi people.

With an ancient, familiar setting and using wooden tables and chairs. Especially the space inside the shop hangs many paintings. It is known that the owner of the shop in the past was a famous collector of paintings. Along with that are special cups of coffee with a slightly burnt smell, just enough, just the right amount.

During her trip to Hanoi, Ms. Dao (32 years old, Ho Chi Minh City) shared, "Every time I go to Hanoi, I often go to Lam cafe because I like the ancient space here. The shop is very quiet and comfortable to sit and reminisce with friends."

Thai Coffee (27 Trieu Viet Vuong, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi) has existed in the Old Quarter for nearly 100 years and has been continued for 4 generations. The intimacy and simplicity of this long-standing coffee shop has been associated with many generations of Hanoians.

In the midst of bustling Hanoi, the old Thai coffee shop is still there. Right next door, the new space of the shop has also been renovated and built to be more spacious, but many people still choose to sit and enjoy coffee in the simple house. Perhaps because that space suits the rustic, familiar taste of Thai coffee that has been associated with many generations of Hanoians. The Thai coffee shop serves more than 1,000 customers a day.

Mr. Vu Tien Anh (Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi) said: "I often come here to enjoy coffee because in the heart of Hanoi there is an old coffee shop, the simple layout of the space makes me feel excited when experiencing coffee every weekend morning.

Many people still choose to sit at the old shop because of its peaceful, nostalgic features, without the hustle and bustle of life. Although nearly a century has passed, Thai coffee still has its own style and flavor.

From the ancient street corner with quiet space, simple drinks but full of old Hanoi style. Try once to experience and explore the cafes that have been making the mark of the Capital.

Source: https://kinhtedothi.vn/trai-nghiem-quan-ca-phe-lau-doi-tai-pho-co-ha-noi.html