ベトナム発のカフェチェーンを試すなら、味だけでなく、その店が過去の時代をどう演出しているかも見ておきたいところです。
One chain that's easy for travelers to Vietnam to walk into is Cong Ca Phe.
店内は配給時代や戦後の日用品をモチーフにしていますが、歴史そのものを再現した資料館ではなく、現代の商業デザインとして作られた空間です。
初回は看板商品の甘さ、店舗ごとの混雑、歴史モチーフへの受け止め方を踏まえて、自分に合う楽しみ方を選んでください。
What Is Cong Ca Phe? A Café That Takes You Back to Old Vietnam
Cong Ca Phe got its start in Hanoi in 2007.
ベトナム国内外に店舗がありますが、約60店という旧記事の数字は開閉店で変わります。行き先は公式SNSや地図の直近情報で支店ごとに確認してください。
Since it hasn't opened in Japan yet, it's a café well worth visiting during your trip to Vietnam.
Interior That Evokes the Vietnam of Old
The theme is the "ration era" of the 1970s and 1980s, before the Doi Moi reforms.
The interior has a calm atmosphere based on greens and browns, but war-evoking motifs like guns and soldiers' caps are displayed here and there.
軍用品や配給時代の意匠は、見る人の経験によって懐かしさにも、重い記憶の商業化にも映ります。「ベトナム人の誇り」と一括りにせず、撮影や説明では歴史的背景への配慮が必要です。
"Cong Cafe Pattern" Cushions Add an Accent
Cushions in a vivid red-and-green design, known among Japanese residents as the "Cong Cafe pattern," can be spotted throughout the store.
It's originally a traditional Vietnamese design called "Chan Con Cong," long a familiar sight in Vietnamese homes. Against Cong Ca Phe's green-and-brown interior, it adds a vivid accent.
Don't Miss These! Recommended Cong Ca Phe Menu Items
価格は支店、サイズ、改定で変わります。旧記事の29,000〜70,000VNDや日本円換算を固定相場にせず、店頭のVND表示を確認してください。
Here, we've picked out the menu items first-timers should definitely try.
① Signature Item: Coconut Coffee (Cot Dua)
If you visit Cong Ca Phe, the first thing to order is the coconut coffee, "Cot Dua."
価格は店頭で確認してください。濃いコーヒーと甘いココナッツフローズンを合わせるため、デザート感が強く、甘さが苦手な人は調整可否を聞くとよいでしょう。
Stir it with a spoon and the bitterness of the coffee blends beautifully with the tropical sweetness of the coconut, turning it into a luxurious, dessert-like treat.
The crunchy, frozen texture is also part of the fun, making it a perfect drink for Vietnam's hot climate.
It's so popular that people keep posting on social media saying they "want to go to Vietnam just to drink this."
② A rich variety: the coconut frozen series
Once you've fallen for coconut coffee, next try its variations. At Cộng Cà Phê, there's a full lineup of series that combine the base coconut frozen with various flavors.
For example, the frozen drink made with mung beans has a simple, gentle sweetness that recalls traditional Vietnamese desserts.
The chocolate-flavored coconut frozen drink is a good pick for anyone with a sweet tooth or for kids. Every one of these is a unique drink that condenses Vietnamese food culture in a way you can't experience in Japan.
Appealing Cong Ca Phe Souvenirs
Must-Buy: Instant Coconut Coffee
This instant product lets you easily enjoy Cong Ca Phe's popular coconut coffee at home.
Just add hot water and you can taste the coffee's mild bitterness alongside coconut's sweet, mellow flavor. It comes individually packaged, so it's light and easy to carry home, making it ideal for handing out as souvenirs.
It's sometimes sold in supermarkets, but not every supermarket carries it. If you spot it at an official Cong Ca Phe store, buy it while you can!
Cong Ca Phe's Original Water Bottle (Tumbler)
The tumbler, accented in green, looks like a souvenir that's practical as well as fun.
The colors and designs available vary slightly by store and season, so if you find one you like, go ahead and buy it right away.
How Japanese Tourists Can Order and Pay at Cong Ca Phe
We've put together practical information for Japanese tourists visiting Cộng Cà Phê for the first time.
Ordering tips
The menu is written in both Vietnamese and English, so you don't need to worry about a language barrier. On your first visit, don't hesitate — just order the signature coconut coffee.
You can also order smoothly just by pointing at the menu.
About payment
支払い方法は店舗や端末で異なります。少額現金とカードなど複数手段を用意し、会計前にVND総額を確認してください。
Japanese travelersDo You Need to Tip at the Café...?
カフェでチップが必須ではありませんが、サービス料の有無や任意チップの扱いは店舗・決済画面で確認してください。
To avoid the crowds
Locations popular with tourists tend to get crowded on weekend and holiday afternoons. If you want to enjoy the atmosphere at a relaxed pace, aim for a weekday morning.
[PR] Restaurant Reservation Service "AutoReserve"
If you're going on a weekend or holiday afternoon, you also have the option of reserving a table in advance. The original Hanoi location is listed on AutoReserve.
Bookable location: 31 Thái Phiên (Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi).
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Cong Ca Phe a quiet place?
Cong Ca Phe is a café used regularly not just by tourists but by locals as well.
Depending on the time and location, you'll likely feel Vietnam's distinctive energy more than a quiet, calm atmosphere.
Q. I'm not a coffee person. Does Cong Ca Phe have menu items besides coffee?
Yes, it does.
There's a full lineup of non-coffee options too, such as lime and orange juice and fruit-tea blends.
Q. Can I use Cong Ca Phe as a place to work?
低い机や小さな席が多い支店もあり、パソコン作業に向くとは限りません。Wi-Fi、電源、椅子、混雑は支店単位で確認してください。
Locations near tourist spots are crowded and it can be hard to choose your seat, so it's a good idea to use a different café or aim for a quieter time, such as the morning.
初回に確認する4点
- ココナッツ系は甘さを調整できるか
- 乳・ココナッツ・ナッツなどの原材料
- 現金・カードなど利用できる支払い方法
- 撮影したい支店と、実際に向かう支店が同じか
グッズやインスタントを買う場合は、限定感より原材料、内容量、賞味期限、ふたの閉まり、持ち帰りやすさを優先してください。
Summary
Cong Ca Phe is a one-of-a-kind café chain where you can experience Vietnam's history and culture through a single cup of coffee.
コンカフェは、甘いココナッツコーヒーと意匠の強い空間を一緒に体験する店です。旅行の評価は人それぞれなので、歴史を娯楽として単純化せず、味と空間を自分の言葉で受け止めてください。
Precisely because it hasn't reached Japan yet, experiencing it on the ground is all the more special. Be sure to try Cong Ca Phe on your next visit to Vietnam.
