Trung Nguyên Legend Café — Restaurant in Hà Nội

Perhaps I’m a bit biased as a tourist, but I thought the coffee beans and atmosphere here were superb. The store manager was able to offer customized coffee bean recommendations out of their dazzling array of beans, coded by numbers that offer no clue of their flavour properties. Whatever flavour profile you’re looking for, just ask and they will provide. I asked for the least acidic one (number 4) and it turned out to be almost sweet. 😂 the environment upstairs was nice and quiet and perfect for reading. Price-wise, I’m sure it was a bit more expensive than local coffee shops but as a tourist I thought it...

Around the corner next to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Overpriced for almost everything, especially ridiculous prices for merchandise while their mottos are Energetic coffee that might change your life, some kind of “Meditation” packages that cost 2-3M haha. Coffee quality is good but small portions or too much ice. When we ordered detox drinks, can say it’s possible to finish the drink just in 1,2 sips lol. It took forever to make 2 drinks when there were no customers at that time. Tables and chairs are not comfy both for work but also...

The café’s decor is beautiful. I visited twice and enjoyed the nice street view from the second floor. The coffee was good, though slightly pricey for Vietnam but to Western standard still reasonable. Here are three observations/recommendations: The acoustics make the place noisy when groups talk; they need to improve this. Air conditioner is not suitable during the summer. Also, smoking shouldn’t be allowed—it disrupts the pleasant atmosphere. Besides these three points, it’s a great...