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Few people, holding a white cup with the "%" mark at a café apartment in Ho Chi Minh, realize that the scene of Kyoto's Higashiyama cobblestones lies beyond it. %Arabica is a coffee brand that, while based in Kyoto, has spread to more than 20 countries and regions...

A minimalist space in white and that “%” mark on the sign — %Arabica, the specialty coffee brand from Kyoto, is a hit that draws lines in cities around the world. It first arrived in Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City in 2024. With its globally consistent high-quality beans and offerings like the Spanish latte and the Kyoto la ...

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