{"id":1528,"date":"2026-03-19T15:19:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T06:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/?post_type=gallery&#038;p=1528"},"modified":"2026-08-02T08:07:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T23:07:55","slug":"arabica","status":"publish","type":"cafe-shop","link":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/cafe-shop\/arabica\/","title":{"rendered":"%Arabica"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u767d\u3092\u57fa\u8abf\u306b\u3057\u305f\u30df\u30cb\u30de\u30eb\u306a\u7a7a\u9593\u3068\u3001\u300c%\u300d\u30de\u30fc\u30af\u306e\u770b\u677f\u2500\u2500\u4eac\u90fd\u767a\u306e\u30b9\u30da\u30b7\u30e3\u30eb\u30c6\u30a3\u30b3\u30fc\u30d2\u30fc\u30d6\u30e9\u30f3\u30c9 %Arabica\uff08\u30a2\u30e9\u30d3\u30ab\uff09\u306f\u3001\u4e16\u754c\u4e2d\u306e\u90fd\u5e02\u3067\u884c\u5217\u3092\u4f5c\u308b\u4eba\u6c17\u5e97\u3060\u3002\u30d9\u30c8\u30ca\u30e0\u306b\u306f2023\u5e74\u306b\u30db\u30fc\u30c1\u30df\u30f3\u3078\u521d\u4e0a\u9678\u3002\u4e16\u754c\u5171\u901a\u306e\u9ad8\u54c1\u8cea\u306a\u8c46\u3068\u3001\u30b9\u30d1\u30cb\u30c3\u30b7\u30e5\u30e9\u30c6\u30fb\u4eac\u90fd\u30e9\u30c6\u3068\u3044\u3063\u305f\u770b\u677f\u30e1\u30cb\u30e5\u30fc\u304c\u3001\u82e5\u8005\u3084\u89b3\u5149\u5ba2\u306e\u5fc3\u3092\u3064\u304b\u3093\u3067\u3044\u308b\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Genre<\/th><td>Coffee<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Founded<\/th><td>2013 (1st Hong Kong store) \/ The Kyoto flagship is 2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Origin<\/th><td>Kyoto, Japan<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Coverage area<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/area_post\/hcm\/\">Ho Chi Minh City<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Number of locations<\/th><td>2 stores<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Signature menu<\/th><td>Kyoto-born Spanish Latte and Kyoto Latte are the signatures<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Official site<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/arabica.com\/en\/locations\/vietnam\/\">https:\/\/arabica.com\/en\/locations\/vietnam\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is %Arabica | Kyoto-Born Specialty Coffee That Draws Lines Worldwide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The founding story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">%Arabica is a specialty coffee brand born in Kyoto. Founder Kenji Shoji raised the slogan \"One Coffee At A Time,\" opening his first store in Hong Kong in 2013 and his global flagship in Higashiyama, Kyoto, in 2014. From there it spread to over 100 stores in more than 25 countries, growing into an international brand known for its simple logo and high-quality beans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u30d9\u30c8\u30ca\u30e0\u306b\u306f2023\u5e74\u306b\u30db\u30fc\u30c1\u30df\u30f3\u3078\u521d\u4e0a\u9678\u30021\u53f7\u5e97\u306f\u30db\u30fc\u30c1\u30df\u30f3\u5e021\u533a\u306e\u4e2d\u5fc3\u90e8\u3001\u30b0\u30a8\u30f3\u30d5\u30a8\u901a\u308a\u6cbf\u3044\u306e\u300c\u30ab\u30d5\u30a7\u30a2\u30d1\u30fc\u30c8\u30e1\u30f3\u30c8\u300d\u5185\u306b\u69cb\u3048\u3089\u308c\u305f\u3002\u5143\u306f\u96c6\u5408\u4f4f\u5b85\u3060\u3063\u305f\u5efa\u7269\u304c\u30ab\u30d5\u30a7\u3084\u96d1\u8ca8\u5e97\u306e\u96c6\u307e\u308b\u540d\u6240\u306b\u306a\u3063\u3066\u304a\u308a\u3001\u305d\u306e\u4e00\u89d2\u306b\u5165\u3063\u305f %Arabica \u306f\u3001\u30b0\u30a8\u30f3\u30d5\u30a8\u6b69\u884c\u8005\u5929\u56fd\u3092\u898b\u4e0b\u308d\u305b\u308b\u7acb\u5730\u3067\u4e00\u6c17\u306b\u8a71\u984c\u306b\u306a\u3063\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why it resonates with travelers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">%Arabica's appeal lies in its world-shared quality and design. Every store in every country is unified with the same \"%\" mark and a clean space using white, wood grain, and glass, recognizable at a glance. For coffee lovers it offers a \"no-fail cup,\" and for photo lovers it offers a picture-perfect photo spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What's interesting is that the Ho Chi Minh City flagship tweaks the usual pure-white design a little. It incorporates bamboo craftwork by northern Vietnamese artisans, warm wood materials, and subdued lighting, blending in a local feel. The defining feature is the coexistence of world-standard reassurance and an atmosphere unique to that land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">%Arabica's signature menu and flavor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The menu centers on %Arabica's shared signature drinks. From single-origin hand drips to sweet milk-based lattes, the lineup suits Vietnamese tastes too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spanish Latte<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of %Arabica's flagships. A sweet cup combining espresso with steamed milk and condensed milk, with a rich flavor reminiscent of chocolate and caramel. It also suits Vietnamese tastes accustomed to sweet coffee made with condensed milk, making it an easy choice for a first cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kyoto Latte<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A signature drink said to have been born at %Arabica in Kyoto. Combining espresso with steamed milk and a small amount of condensed milk, it's praised as a cup with less sweetness and better balance than the Spanish Latte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other popular drinks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Drink<\/th><th>Characteristics<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Pour Over<\/td><td>Single-origin beans brewed one cup at a time. For serious drinkers who want to enjoy the bean's natural aroma<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iced Cafe Latte<\/td><td>A staple in hot Vietnam. A refreshing cold milk-based cup<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iced Caffe Mocha<\/td><td>A cold drink combining the sweetness of chocolate with coffee<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cups that win over reviewers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have rounded up the well-reviewed items that come up again and again in travel and food-site reviews (focusing on dishes praised across multiple reviews).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Menu<\/th><th>Why reviewers rate it<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Spanish Latte<\/td><td>A cup cited in many reviews as %Arabica Vietnam's best-seller. With the richness and sweetness of espresso combined with condensed milk, it's notably recommended for those who love sweets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kyoto Latte<\/td><td>Often introduced as the signature that made the brand famous. As a flagship menu item fitting Kyoto-born %Arabica, reviews treat it as a standard too<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dark Latte<\/td><td>Said to suit those wanting the strongest coffee presence on the menu, praised as a cup bringing a bitter-leaning taste together with condensed milk. Cited as a seller on par with the Spanish Latte<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">%Arabica's store network and recommended ways to drop by<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scale and coverage area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It operates two stores in Ho Chi Minh City. The first is inside the \"Cafe Apartment\" on Nguyen Hue street, the second around Diamond Plaza; both are in central District 1. It focuses its openings on areas easy for tourists to visit, and expansion to Hanoi and Da Nang is also planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the store count is small and rarity high, the first store in particular often draws lines. It has become a spot %Arabica fans from around the world visit as the \"Vietnam store.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main cities where you can enjoy this store:<a href=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/area_post\/hcm\/\">Ho Chi Minh City<\/a>. You can check each city's tourist information from its city page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stores easy to visit while sightseeing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \"Cafe Apartment\" housing the first store is a nine-story building facing the Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, a noted spot where former apartment units have been reborn as caf\u00e9s and goods shops. %Arabica occupies an upper floor of it, and the view overlooking Nguyen Hue street from the windows and terrace is popular. Since the building itself is a tourist spot, it's easy to combine with a stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">%Arabica's interior atmosphere and how to spend time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features of the interior and design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">%Arabica stores are basically minimalist, clean interiors built around white, wood grain, and glass. The design strips away superfluous decoration so the \"%\" mark becomes the star of the space, making every angle photogenic. People taking photos in front of the sign as a photo spot never let up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A highlight is how the Ho Chi Minh City flagship adds northern Vietnamese bamboo craftwork and warm lighting to this shared design, incorporating the local atmosphere. You can taste both world-shared refinement and a distinctly Vietnamese local feel at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wi-Fi, power outlets, and how easy it is to linger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While stores have Wi-Fi, %Arabica's spatial design emphasizes \"the experience of savoring one cup of coffee carefully\" rather than long work sessions. It suits stopping by during a stroll to enjoy a high-quality cup, rather than long work. Since it's a popular, crowded store, aiming for less busy times is good if you want to relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">%Arabica's price guide and payment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Menu<\/th><th>Price guide<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Spanish Latte<\/td><td>85,000\u301c105,000\u30c9\u30f3\uff08\u7d04515\u301c635\u5186\uff09<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kyoto Latte<\/td><td>85,000\u301c105,000\u30c9\u30f3\uff08\u7d04515\u301c635\u5186\uff09<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hand drip<\/td><td>95,000\u301c130,000\u30c9\u30f3\uff08\u7d04575\u301c785\u5186\uff09<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prices are in the world-shared high range, about 600\u2013700 yen a cup, fairly upscale by Vietnamese standards. Still, there's value in tasting world-standard specialty coffee locally. Many stores accept card and QR payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prices can change by store and season. Check the latest at the counter or on the official menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">%Arabica's takeout and souvenirs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the counter, %Arabica's original coffee beans, drip bags, tote bags, tumblers, and other goods are available. The Vietnam-limited logo tote bag in particular is popular as a souvenir among tourists and suits a gift for coffee lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">%Arabica's map, access, and ordering tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The store inside Ho Chi Minh City's Cafe Apartment (a popular spot renovated from a former apartment) is known as a place easy for Vietnam travelers to drop by and photogenic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;border-radius:8px;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=%25Arabica%20%E3%83%9B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81%E3%83%9F%E3%83%B3&#038;output=embed\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vietnamese phrases for ordering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the basic phrases that come in handy locally. Pointing works, but adding a word makes ordering smoother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Vietnamese<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Cho t\u00f4i m\u1ed9t &#8230;<\/td><td>One [drink], please<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>n\u00f3ng \/ \u0111\u00e1<\/td><td>Hot \/ iced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00edt \u0111\u01b0\u1eddng<\/td><td>Less sweet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>kh\u00f4ng \u0111\u01b0\u1eddng<\/td><td>No sugar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00edt \u0111\u00e1<\/td><td>Less ice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>mang \u0111i<\/td><td>Takeout<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u1edf \u0111\u00e2y<\/td><td>For here<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>t\u00ednh ti\u1ec1n<\/td><td>The check, please<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can check the latest menu, prices, hours, and store list<a href=\"https:\/\/arabica.com\/en\/locations\/vietnam\/\">Official site<\/a>here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to know before visiting %Arabica<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to enjoy it smartly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It's a popular store that can sometimes have a 2\u20133 hour wait on weekends. The relatively quiet weekday morning, the window soon after opening, is the time to aim for. If you take photos, the area in front of the \"%\" sign is the classic photo spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the stores are in tourist-heavy areas, English gets through easily. Comparing the sweet Spanish Latte first, then the less-sweet Kyoto Latte, gives you a good sense of what makes %Arabica distinctive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Points to note<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Milk-based lattes have plenty of condensed-milk sweetness, so those who dislike sweetness should choose hand drip to enjoy the coffee's natural taste. Since the price range is higher, visit ready to savor the difference from Vietnamese local caf\u00e9s as an \"experience.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Operating hours and crowding differ by store. If you want to be sure to get in, checking the official site or each store's information before visiting gives you peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcd6 For %Arabica's history, background, and how to enjoy it, see the reading column \"<a href=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/cafe\/arabica\/\">%Arabica in More Detail<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f If you also want to compare it with other caf\u00e9s,<a href=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/column\/vietnam-cafe-comparison\/\">Vietnam's 30 Popular Caf\u00e9s: A Thorough Comparison Guide<\/a>lets you browse from a single list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<dl class=\"swell-block-faq\" data-q=\"col-text\" data-a=\"col-text\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><dt class=\"faq_q\">What brand is %Arabica?<\/dt><dd class=\"faq_a\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A globally recognized specialty coffee brand born in Kyoto. It opened its first store in Hong Kong in 2013 and its flagship in Higashiyama, Kyoto, in 2014, expanding to over 100 stores in more than 25 countries.<\/p>\n<\/dd><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><dt class=\"faq_q\">How many stores are there in Vietnam?<\/dt><dd class=\"faq_a\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently two in Ho Chi Minh City. The first is inside the \"Cafe Apartment\" on Nguyen Hue street, the second around Diamond Plaza; both are in central District 1.<\/p>\n<\/dd><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><dt class=\"faq_q\">What is the signature menu item?<\/dt><dd class=\"faq_a\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sweet Spanish Latte and the well-balanced, less-sweet Kyoto Latte. Single-origin hand drip is also popular with serious drinkers.<\/p>\n<\/dd><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><dt class=\"faq_q\">Is it expensive?<\/dt><dd class=\"faq_a\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It's in the world-shared high range, about 600\u2013700 yen a cup. Upscale by Vietnamese standards, but you can taste world-standard specialty coffee locally.<\/p>\n<\/dd><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><dt class=\"faq_q\">Is it crowded?<\/dt><dd class=\"faq_a\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its rarity is high, and the first store in particular can have a 2\u20133 hour wait on weekends. 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