Quán Của Thời Thanh Xuân in Ho Chi Minh City is a café where staff with hearing impairments work and customers decide how much to pay for their drinks. The original article listed the address as Trương Quốc Dung Street in Phú Nhuận District, but the venue information we have been able to confirm is 43 Đồng Khởi in District 1. As the locations differ significantly, we are issuing a correction.
Up to the second floor through a bookshop
The café is described as being on the second floor, reached by climbing the stairs inside the bookshop at 43 Đồng Khởi Street. There is no large signage, so it can be hard to find—use the building number and the bookshop as your landmarks. Because this information is based on an older article, it is advisable to check current opening hours and the entrance via the café's social media, maps, or by phone before visiting.
Not a silent café, but a place where staff can work primarily through sign language
Blanket descriptions such as "a café with no sound" or "the staff cannot speak" are not accurate. Hearing ability and ways of communicating vary from person to person. At this café, orders can be placed using colored sticks, pointing, or written notes. If you are not getting your message across, rather than raising your voice, type a short sentence on your smartphone and show it face-on for the other person to read.
| Shop name | Quán Của Thời Thanh Xuân |
|---|---|
| Confirmed address | 43 Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City |
| orders | Colored sticks, pointing, written notes, etc. |
| Payment for drinks | No fixed prices—customers decide the amount |
| Items for sale | Soap, essential oils, handicrafts, etc. |
"Pay what you feel" does not mean free
The pay-what-you-like pricing for drinks is not intended for people to consume a feel-good story about social support. Raw materials, wages, and maintaining the premises all cost money. Use the typical café prices in the city center as a reference and pay an amount that reflects the service you received. Handicrafts are sold at the marked price.
If you are using this article for current planning
Proper nouns, prices, and opening hours are subject to change. I would check the publication date and the period covered in the article, then cross-reference with official information from the operator or relevant authority just before visiting. For reviews, I read the posting date and specific conditions of use rather than the overall score. Having one nearby alternative ready means that if something sells out, the weather turns bad, a venue is closed, or there are delays, your itinerary is less likely to fall apart.
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If you are using this article for current planning
Proper nouns, prices, and opening hours are subject to change. I would check the publication date and the period covered in the article, then cross-reference with official information from the operator or relevant authority just before visiting. For reviews, I read the posting date and specific conditions of use rather than the overall score. Having one nearby alternative ready means that if something sells out, the weather turns bad, a venue is closed, or there are delays, your itinerary is less likely to fall apart.
Things for visitors to keep in mind
Please do not photograph staff without permission as though they were "inspiring subjects." If you would like to take a photo, ask using written text or gestures. Not knowing sign language is not a problem. It is enough to be patient and willing to find a way to communicate together. The value of this café lies not in creating an atmosphere of silence, but in the fact that people with hearing impairments have built a place where they can learn skills and work.
Source:Saigoneer、Listing information
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How to use the information in this article for current planning
Proper nouns, figures, prices, and opening hours are updated over time. Check the publication date and the period covered by the article, and reconfirm with official information from operators, government bodies, or companies immediately before booking or visiting. When reading reviews, look at the posting date and the specific conditions of use, and avoid judging safety or quality based on a single rating alone.
