Phê La — Restaurant in Da Lat City

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Stepped into Phê La the other day with some friends, even though I usually avoid chains, this one was conveniently located beside the market and had a nice layout. The view over the market is solid, and the upstairs seating is actually quite comfy for hanging out or planning the day which was exactly the reason why I chose this one since it's located near the hotel.

Going with a larger group allowed me to sample a bit more of the menu compared to when I go by myself. Personally I thought the drinks were alright, better than smaller cafes and just right about normal and nothing special. But that’s the upside of chains, quality is consistent and you can expect a decent drink. But that's ok, the drinks were enjoyable and gave us that morning kick to start the day. I'm just happy to...

I would reccommend going to another place instead. The drinks weren't good. The milk tea was very sweet and nothing more and the egg coffee was bad. Also the staff I talked to doesn't speak good English, so I had a lot of trouble when I wanted to ask about drinks in the menu. The place looks ok, but it's nothing amazing, I don't get why there were so many people taking photos. Fun fact: there are really lots of staff to greet you (there were 4 people just standing near the two entrances and 2 people just standing inside) but they don't bring you drinks...

this place is quite notorious for being rude to customers and the fact that drinks take very long to come out. it’s very crowded which is not a problem. the problem is they don’t complete orders properly. they would basically compile the drink orders and figure out which one got ordered the most, make it, and then move on to the other drinks. so customers that come after you might get their drinks way before. their drinks are pretty unique though. their tea has a nice aroma. my ratings are usually impacted more by service than food quality though, hence...