Little HaNoi Egg Coffee — Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

The only thing I can really say about this cafe experience is that it was wonderful. For a chain cafe that seems to aim at attracting tourists, I gotta say I was very pleasantly surprised. It kinda went above & beyond my expectations.

The cafe is quite small so it is not suitable for large group gatherings, but it is perfect if you go by yourself or in groups of 2-5 max. You can choose to sit inside in the cool AC or outside the balcony area where you get to have a nice view of the street. The place has a very rustic homely vibe with the way it is built and decorated. If it was a bit more low key, this would be the perfect cafe experience for me. But it was quite busy for such a small space so it was a tiny bit rowdy.

I ordered the special egg benedict along with the signature egg coffee & both were fantastic. The egg benedict was the ideal egg benedict for me. It's funny because it is not my go-to breakfast/brunch item back in States since I don't really like the more traditional hollandaise sauce as it is a bit too one-dimensionally sour for my liking or at least I just don't think that type of tanginess belongs in a creamy sauce. But I always thought that without that weird tang, egg benedicts would be one of my fav breakfast/brunch items ever and that is what this egg benedict was. The creaminess & savoriness from both the sauce & the perfectly runny yolks, the umaminess from the smoked salmon, the wonderful earthy fragrance from the spinach, and the slight crunch and firm texture of the toasted English muffin against all the different soft textures of the toppings—everything came together as one elegant mess as I licked my knife clean of the last bit of yolk. Oh yeh, & the sides of salad & fruits were really nice too.

I also really enjoyed the egg coffee. The egg cream can be a bit too sweet in a lot of places that serve this drink (the ones I had in Hanoi were definitely like that), but this one had the sweetness just the way I like it—not too sweet. It was creamy first and foremost. Then the sweetness followed and gently enveloped my taste bud along with the deep bitter fragrance of the robusta coffee—I loved it. The tradeoff of having the egg cream not being super sweet is that the coffee can come off a little strong even when mixed together. I did find that to be the case by the time I got to some of the last sips of coffee without much of the cream. Personally, I didn't mind it since I was enjoying my coffee alongside the free crackers that they offered at the cafe. These have a light buttery sweetness to them that complemented the coffee really well, imo.

There was also other free stuff that you can help yourself to laid out on a small table against the wall in the middle of the cafe, which I thought were super cool. The service in general was stellar. The food came out pretty fast & while the staff was busy, they were still very attentive to every table. Also shout out to the free water they provide before you order. It was not just straight water, I could taste a light roasty cinnamon-y flavor to it, which was also really nice.

The more I talk about this place, the fonder I get of it & I haven't even mentioned the price. Despite being a cafe that clearly aims at tourists, the prices are quite reasonable. The drinks are around the price of other midrange local cafe spots & the brunch items are slightly cheaper than similar items at other brunch spots in that area. Parking prices are 5k for bikes and 10k for motorbikes which are on par for the area. The only things I'd say are overpriced are the Vietnamese food options. I didn't try them so I can't comment on whether they're worth it for the price, but I'd reckon you can find cheaper worthwhile options elsewhere.

Overall, this was such a pleasant experience & this cafe is now one of my favorite places I've visited in...

If you spend a single morning in Ho Chi Minh you absolutely should try to make it here for breakfast. It has everything. Beautiful aesthetics, fantastic atmosphere, and incredibly cozy. I wish I had taken more pictures, what I provided doesn’t do the place justice.

Little Hanoi is very easy to miss, it’s almost like you walk into the tiny entrance of someone’s home and squeeze around the door to take the steps on your left. Go up 2 flights and you walk into what I immediately felt was a comfortable and welcoming setting. I was greeted warmly by staff, and offered complimentary lavender tea while I viewed the menu. Staff were delightful and patient as I stammered my way through ordering in Vietnamese. The food here is on the cheaper side. I spent around 130k (extra 30k for the wedges) which is about $7 AUD for my meal. The price does not reflect the quality here. I happily hummed my way through deliciously fresh salmon and perfectly cooked eggs! Very good variety in the menu. After my meal I enjoyed a little reading out on the balcony (where you could also take your meal if you wish) and just enjoyed the climate. I’ve been in Ho Chi Minh for 2 weeks and have enjoyed some real gems but this place is my favourite so far. Definitely...

We went specifically for the Egg Coffee. We’ve had Egg Coffee before in Da Nang and Hué and really loved it, so I was looking forward to the rich creamy sweet coffee (more like a custard vs a coffee) that we’ve had before. Unfortunately, this version did not live up to expectations, it was creamy, and thick (but not as sweet or robust). My guess is the coffee has been toned down to meet tourist preferences, which is unfortunate because everything else about this cafe was perfect. The service was excellent. They give you a complimentary cinnamon iced tea (with refill), and the whole wheat toast with ground nuts, bananas and peanut butter was delicious. The wonderful atmosphere is classy. The music is gentle. And I admire their attention to the environment (no plastic or take away), and charity jar for children are all admirable. It’s just the coffee that wasn’t quite up to snuff. It tastes more like arabica beans vs traditional robusta. Regardless, it’s an...