Cafe Carambola — Restaurant in Hà Nội

My friend and I visited the café in the evening and left feeling a bit underwhelmed. The inside of the shop was quite humid due to the summer heat, and when we asked if they could turn on the air conditioning, the staff seemed hesitant, explaining that it’s usually only used during the daytime. It felt like they didn’t think two customers were enough to warrant switching it on. At the time, there were only a few other patrons, all of whom chose to sit outside, likely to avoid the heat inside and catch some fresh air.

We followed suit and sat outdoors, but ended up getting swarmed by mosquitoes. To make matters worse, the fan behind us was making a strange buzzing noise, almost like there was an electrical issue, which made the atmosphere feel a bit unsettling. There were a few nice spots for taking photos, but overall, the nighttime vibe lacked the charm or energy we were hoping for, perhaps it’s more lively and comfortable during the day.

On the plus side, our drinks arrived fairly quickly and tasted decent, with prices comparable to other coffee spots. Still, based on the pictures we’d seen beforehand, we were expecting a cozy, relaxing experience, but instead got something...

A classic and elegant place. Suitable for taking lots of photos as there are many vintage furniture and decorations! The music is awesome too, they often play old French song, and together with a cup of tepid coffee everything turns romantic! There are two pianos at this coffee too, both are in good condition and the guests can play it. One of my best recommendation...

I love it! It’s like a museum! And they have great drinks! I didn’t see any food but it doesn’t matter if you can focus on all those old items around. The service is a bit strange- you shouldn’t follow your customers everywhere and stay by them while they are trying to decide. I personally find it frustrating. Maybe it’s just the...