Coffee shop that lets customers "play with toys" and cook real food is causing a stir in HCMC

"Playing with toys" but... cooking for real

On weekends, the restaurant is always crowded, proving the irresistible appeal of this new experience.

What makes the shop different is that it turns "playing house" into a real cooking experience.

Instead of using simulated plastic items, customers are given real ingredients such as meat, eggs, vegetables and a real fire that can cook food.

All professional cooking utensils such as pots, pans, cutting boards, knives, bowls, and chopsticks are meticulously designed in miniature proportions, allowing customers to perform the entire cooking process themselves, from preparing to finishing the dish, bringing a realistic feeling.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thai Hien (40 years old), the owner of the coffee shop, shared with pride: "This "playing with toys" corner is not only a business model but also a childhood dream that I cherished. When I was little, I always wished to have a set of toys to play cooking but conditions did not allow it. I hope that anyone who comes here, no matter what age, can find a sense of peace, as if returning to the most innocent childhood."

Each customer has 1 hour to transform into a chef, prepare ingredients, season and cook on a mini stove. Especially, after finishing, customers can immediately enjoy the hot "work" they created.

Tiny stove lights up great happiness

Not only is this a creative model, this experience also brings profound spiritual value. True to the message of the shop, this is "a place where children's childhood touches the fire, where parents return to their childhood with their children".

The "playing house" moments here have become priceless memories of family bonding.

Parents have the opportunity to prepare a miniature meal with their children, helping them learn to appreciate each grain of rice and vegetable, while parents also relive their childhood memories. This space has become a crossroads of generations, where laughter and family affection blend together.

The attraction of the tiny kitchen comes not only from children but also from parents. Mr. Nhat Anh (38 years old, Binh Thanh ward) shared: "At first, I brought my child to experience this game, thinking that only children would like it. Unexpectedly, when I started playing, I was also drawn in and fascinated without realizing it."

Ms. Ngoc (35 years old, Go Vap ward) could not hide her excitement: "When I was a child, I wished to have a plastic cooking toy set. Now, being able to hold these tiny tools and cook real food feels really fun, like reliving childhood memories."

The "little chefs" were also very excited. An Nhien (7 years old, Go Vap ward) excitedly said: "I love it! Everything here is tiny and cute. I can hold the pan and crack the eggs myself just like my mom does at home. Playing here is more fun than playing with toys at home, because you can cook and eat them!"

In the heart of bustling Ho Chi Minh City, this coffee model has successfully turned a rustic game into a culinary experience. This is not only a "unique" check-in spot but also a meaningful meeting place for families to temporarily put aside electronic devices and create warm and valuable memories together.

Address: Trieu Coffee Shop (430A Nguyen Xi, Binh Loi Trung Ward)

Opening hours: 9am-8pm

Performed by: Hong Nhung, Quynh Nhi

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/du-lich/tiem-ca-phe-cho-khach-choi-do-hang-nau-an-that-gay-sot-tai-tphcm-20251111155634265.htm