"Hansoo Cafe," run by Vietnamese actor Steven Nguyen, opened in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City on June 6, 2026. From day one, fans and customers flocked to the cream-toned Korean-style minimal space, and the prepared seats filled up in a bustling scene.
A bustling scene where the seats fill up on opening day
Hansoo Cafe opened on June 6, 2026, in the Bac Hai residential area of Hoa Hung ward, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City. On day one, the customers and fan-club members who came exceeded expectations, and the prepared seats filled up. Steven Nguyen himself put off his other work to stand at the shopfront, responding with greetings to customers, commemorative photos, and handing out gifts.
A cream-colored minimal space
The interior is put together in a Korean-style minimal style. Based on cream yellow, with wooden bookshelves, an exposed cement floor, and a bar counter faced with rough stone, it creates a calm atmosphere. The restrained color design balances photogenic appeal and ease of lingering, made with an eye to spreading on social media.
In Ho Chi Minh City, cafes where the décor concept itself is the core of drawing crowds are increasing.Like the gothic tearoom of skeletons and taxidermy, "The Alchemist Cafe,"shop design that pushes a worldview to the fore is becoming standard.
Basic store information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Shop name | Hansoo Cafe |
| Opening date | June 6, 2026 |
| Location | Bac Hai residential area, Hoa Hung ward, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City |
| Concept | Korean-style minimal (cream-yellow based) |
Main reactions from visitors
- Many fan-club members came, and a line formed at the shopfront
- The Korean minimal décor got good reviews as "making you want to take photos"
- Voices of satisfaction at the owner himself serving customers came one after another
The owner's fame as an actor and the space design suited to photography overlapped, and the buzz spread all at once right after opening.
Impact for readers in Japan
Cafe-hopping in Saigon is a standard theme for a Vietnam trip. New shops handled by celebrities like Hansoo Cafe get crowded right after opening, so it's safest to shift your visit to off-peak hours. District 10 is a little away from central District 1, but you can also enjoy the atmosphere of a local residential area alongside.
If you're looking for a space to spend quietly,a cafe run by deaf people, "Thoi Thanh Xuan,"and other calm establishments become options too. With Saigon's cafes, the experience changes depending on whether you choose based on worldview or comfort.
Ripple effects on cafe culture
Vietnam's cafes have entered a stage where not just the taste of the coffee but "who runs it and with what worldview" shapes the drawing of crowds.Da Lat's sky cafe "Horizon Coffee"and other scenery-type ones, through to décor-focused ones in urban areas, the axis of differentiation is diversifying. With celebrities entering, that trend looks set to accelerate further.
Summary
Hansoo Cafe, crossing actor Steven Nguyen's fame with Korean minimal space design, showed a full-house bustle from opening day. Including its District 10 location, one more shop is added to Saigon's cafe-hopping. Once the crowds settle, I'd love to leisurely savor the photogenic space.
