MAY KITCHENWARE — Local services in Hà Nội

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A little late to the party when May Kitchenware recently opened a new branch and every Hanoian cafe hopper is extensively posting about that one. I still have yet to upload their branch that went viral last year, haha. This happens when I don't post in real time.

Built inside an old French villa just southeast of West Lake, it’s half artisan ceramics boutique, half cozy café, and somehow manages to be both without losing an ounce of style. You walk into a space filled with tasteful, restaurant-worthy ceramic dishes, plates, bowls, teapots, and two actual trees growing through the floor. Yes, trees. It’s giving zen garden meets vintage collector’s dream. I even thought "Hmmm maybe I should purchase tableware here when I have my own place"

The café is upstairs and feels like a breezy little escape from the city chaos. The front room is air-conditioned, but I found myself gravitating toward the semi-outdoor balcony for that soft natural light and antique charm. Every corner is styled to perfection, with mismatched chairs, quiet nooks, and enough aesthetic warmth to make you forget you’re technically here for coffee. Speaking of which, the drinks are fine, not the star of the show, but that's ok I can't expect perfect coffee...

Would not recommend going here unless you’re an influencer or want a mid coffee. My partner and I visited MAY in hopes that we would find some kitchenware during our recent trip to Vietnam, however, found it impossible to move around the store as there were people doing photoshoots in every corner. As we could not browse as intended, we decided to get a coffee. We placed our order and then went upstairs to the seating area, only to find that there was nowhere to sit as even more people were doing photoshoots. We drank our coffee standing awkwardly and then left as quickly as possible. This experience was incredibly...

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING PLACE – A TRUE GEM! The design of this café is simply breathtaking – every corner looks like it’s been created with incredible taste and attention to detail. The shop itself is gorgeous, perfectly curated, and every single item on display catches your eye.

Everything we ordered was delicious, but the croissant completely blew my mind – one of the best I’ve ever had. And the salted coffee was easily one of the best I’ve tried in all of Vietnam.

The service was excellent – fast, friendly, and attentive. We were genuinely impressed and will definitely be...