The cafe, named 'Nha cua Mi', at 110 Vu Huy Tan Street in Binh Thanh District sprawls over 200 square meters in size. At the entrance are rows of golden corn hanging to dry from the ceiling. This is a custom among many ethnic groups in Vietnam's northwestern region, who hang not only corn but also wheat, barley, grains, and other harvests from the ceiling. |
Around 500 dried cobs of corn were bought from ethnic communities in the northwestern mountains to hang on wooden pillars. |
Artistic, colorful portraits of the northwestern region’s ethnic people in traditional costumes hang on the walls throughout the cafe. |
A painting of a majestic mountain range in the region adorns one of the walls. |
The first floor has an air-conditioned room with large tables that is suitable for group meetings. The chairs have cushions covered in ethnic brocade patterns. |
Lamps shades are made of bamboo, a common material used to make household items in the northwest. |
Brocade patterns are ubiquitous in the cafe, appearing in various items of decor. |
Decorative globes made in ethnic patterns decorate a shelf. |
Another fun feature is that guests can borrow ethnic costumes for free to take pictures. |
The staff are also decked out in ethnic costumes. In the picture, a waitress wears a traditional embroidered H’mong hat and shirt. |
Beverages start at VND35,000 ($1.52) and the menu has unique homemade drinks like Chinese date tea with goji berries and chia seeds. Another popular bestseller is egg coffee served with slices of bread. |
The cafe is situated in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by almond trees. It has 150 covers, and opens from 6 a.m to 10 p.m. It is most crowded in the mornings and during weekends. |