{"id":1919,"date":"2026-04-21T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/news\/an-mien-cafe-phu-nhuan-ginger-coffee-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T19:58:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T10:58:08","slug":"anmien-ginger-coffee","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/news\/anmien-ginger-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"\"An Mien,\" a hideaway caf\u00e9 in a Ho Chi Minh City alley praised by Saigoneer\u2014savor ginger-infused Vietnamese coffee in Phu Nhuan District for around 200 yen a cup"},"content":{"rendered":"

The small caf\u00e9 \u201cAn Mien Coffee,\u201d tucked in an alley in Phu Nhuan district, Ho Chi Minh City, has been increasingly reappraised among overseas travelers as a spot to experience \u201cVietnam\u2019s unique ginger-coffee culture\u201d since being introduced in the \u201cHem Gems\u201d series by the local Vietnamese media Saigoneer. The address is 29-31 Hoa Mai, Ward 2, Phu Nhuan. Its specialty is \u201cca phe sua gung (ginger condensed-milk coffee),\u201d which you can enjoy at the local price of 20,000\u201350,000 dong a cup (about 120\u2013300 yen). Its appeal is a distinctive atmosphere where \u201cfreelancers gather to work,\u201d a little removed from central Ho Chi Minh City, where chain caf\u00e9s proliferate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basic information on An Mien Coffee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Item<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Shop name<\/td>An Mien Coffee<\/td><\/tr>
Address<\/td>29-31 Hoa Mai, Ph\u01b0\u1eddng 2, Ph\u00fa Nhu\u1eadn, Ho Chi Minh City<\/td><\/tr>
Area<\/td>Phu Nhuan district (10\u201315 minutes by car from District 1)<\/td><\/tr>
Signature drink<\/td>ca phe sua gung (ginger condensed-milk coffee)<\/td><\/tr>
Average price<\/td>20,000\u201350,000 dong per person (about 120\u2013300 yen)<\/td><\/tr>
Atmosphere<\/td>An alley hideaway. Quiet and good for working and reading<\/td><\/tr>
Source<\/td>Saigoneer\u2019s \u201cHem Gems\u201d series<\/td><\/tr>
Official<\/td>anmien.com.vn \/ Facebook @anmien.vietnam<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hoa Mai Street is an area with a strong local feel even within Phu Nhuan district. Narrow alleys that tour buses don\u2019t enter run in a grid, and it\u2019s a place where Vietnamese daily life is alive. An Mien Coffee sets up shop at number \u201c29-31\u201d within it, and when you open the door, the distinctive scent of \u201cca phe + gung (coffee + ginger)\u201d spreads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The specialty: ginger condensed-milk coffee \u201cca phe sua gung\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An Mien\u2019s biggest specialty is \u201cca phe sua gung,\u201d Vietnamese-style condensed-milk coffee (ca phe sua da) with ginger added. According to Saigoneer\u2019s review, the ginger flavor is \u201can exquisite balance\u2014clearly perceptible but not so strong as to kill the coffee\u2019s taste.\u201d The rich sweetness of condensed milk and the sharp kick of ginger coexist, and it\u2019s considered ideal as a morning wake-up cup, or a cup to warm the body on a chilly afternoon in the rainy season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Vietnam, \u201cginger coffee\u201d is not a common menu item, and only a handful of shops even in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City handle it\u2014a hidden staple.Mastering Vietnamese specialty coffee at Every Half,<\/a>In contrast to shops that pursue \u201ccoffee-bean quality\u201d like this, An Mien walks its own path of \u201creviving a drinking style handed down in Vietnamese homes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The menu and recommended ways to enjoy it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Menu (Vietnamese)<\/th>In Japanese<\/th>Price range (VND)<\/th>Yen conversion<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Ca phe sua gung (specialty)<\/td>Ginger condensed-milk coffee<\/td>35,000\u301c45,000<\/td>About 205\u2013265 yen<\/td><\/tr>
C\u00e0 ph\u00ea s\u1eefa \u0111\u00e1<\/td>Vietnamese-style iced milk coffee<\/td>25,000\u301c35,000<\/td>About 145\u2013205 yen<\/td><\/tr>
C\u00e0 ph\u00ea \u0111en \u0111\u00e1<\/td>Vietnamese-style black coffee<\/td>20,000\u301c30,000<\/td>About 120\u2013175 yen<\/td><\/tr>
B\u1ea1c x\u1ec9u<\/td>Sweet coffee with extra milk<\/td>30,000\u301c40,000<\/td>About 175\u2013235 yen<\/td><\/tr>
Tr\u00e0 c\u00e1c lo\u1ea1i<\/td>Various teas<\/td>25,000\u301c40,000<\/td>About 145\u2013235 yen<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For a first visit, you\u2019ll want to try the \u201cca phe sua gung\u201d first. The local customers\u2019 go-to order pattern is \u201cone ginger coffee + a Vietnamese-style tea (sometimes served free),\u201d a style of lingering leisurely for about 40 minutes to an hour. Many Ho Chi Minh City residents spend \u201cthe real time of Saigon\u201d not at tourist spots like Ben Thanh Market or Dong Khoi Street, but at caf\u00e9s in local alleys like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Saigoneer featured it in \u201cHem Gems\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saigoneer is a lifestyle outlet for English and Vietnamese speakers living in Ho Chi Minh City, and \u201cHem Gems\u201d is a series that unearths local caf\u00e9s not listed in tourist guides. The reasons An Mien was featured can be organized into the following three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. A unique drink<\/strong>: Ginger coffee is rare even across Vietnam, and among them An Mien is praised for its exquisite \u201cbalance adjustment of ginger and coffee.\u201d<\/li>\n
  2. A space to focus on work<\/strong>: An environment where \u201cfreelancers and students stay and work for long stretches\u201d is in place, with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a quiet atmosphere.<\/li>\n
  3. The repeat rate of local customers<\/strong>: That it\u2019s a \u201cgenuine local\u201d\u2014frequented daily by nearby residents and expats rather than aimed at tourists\u2014raised its worth as a feature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Voices of Vietnamese regulars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Organizing local customers\u2019 voices from social media and review sites, evaluations like the following are common (paraphrased, anonymized).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cIt reproduces at the shop the coffee I drink at home. The taste reminds me of the ginger coffee my grandmother made.\u201d (in their 40s, lives in Ho Chi Minh City)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cI\u2019m a freelance designer, and I work here almost every afternoon. I can focus better than at Starbucks.\u201d (in their 20s, lives in Phu Nhuan district)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cDrinking it in the rainy season warms the body. It also carries a strong meaning as a traditional Vietnamese health drink.\u201d (in their 30s, an expat)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cAlmost no tourists come. That\u2019s what\u2019s good. It\u2019s a place to experience Phu Nhuan district\u2019s genuine caf\u00e9 culture.\u201d (in their 50s, a man who moved from Hanoi)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    Points for Japanese tourists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    An Mien Coffee is valuable to Japanese tourists in three senses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. You can experience \u201cgenuine Vietnamese coffee culture\u201d<\/strong>
    It\u2019s a shop where you can peek into Vietnamese daily life itself\u2014not the \u201ctalk-of-the-town\u201d appeal of the tourist-spot Cafe Apartment (Bui Vien Street, District 1) orthe mountaintop Starbucks in Sapa,<\/a>but the everyday itself. It\u2019s ideal around the 3rd or 4th day of a trip, when you\u2019ve tired of city sightseeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. The price is overwhelmingly reasonable<\/strong>
    A price range where you can drink genuine Vietnamese coffee for 200\u2013300-something yen a cup is less than half compared with tourist-spot caf\u00e9s (500\u2013800 yen a cup). Even a long stay is a light burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. As a \u201crecovery caf\u00e9\u201d for the rainy season or air-conditioning fatigue<\/strong>
    Ginger coffee has a body-warming effect, effective for recovering a body chilled by over-air-conditioned hotels and restaurants. It can be strongly recommended especially for travelers visiting in the June\u2013September rainy season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Combining it with other alley caf\u00e9s in Phu Nhuan district<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Phu Nhuan district has been rising in profile in recent years as \u201cHo Chi Minh City\u2019s hidden-gem gourmet area.\u201dBun Thang 50 (Hanoi cuisine) in Phu Nhuan district<\/a>\u2014combining it, \u201clunch = Bun Thang 50 \u2192 caf\u00e9 = An Mien\u201d completes a deep local experience over half a day.The shrimp-fishing experience in the Tan Da area<\/a>Combining it, a flow of \u201cafternoon = shrimp fishing \u2192 evening = a break at An Mien\u201d is also possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For travelers who want to build a locally rooted route half a step off the \u201croyal road\u201d of Ho Chi Minh City sightseeing (Vietnam Airlines, Phu Quoc, and the like), An Mien Coffee becomes an indispensable piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Practical information to know before your visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Item<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Address<\/td>29-31 Hoa Mai, Ph\u01b0\u1eddng 2, Ph\u00fa Nhu\u1eadn, Ho Chi Minh City<\/td><\/tr>
    Access<\/td>About 15\u201320 minutes by Grab taxi from central District 1, 100,000\u2013150,000 dong (about 590\u2013880 yen)<\/td><\/tr>
    Nearest metro<\/td>Ho Chi Minh Line 1 (in the future). For now, using Grab or a bus is realistic<\/td><\/tr>
    Recommended times<\/td>10\u201311 a.m. (before the crowds), or after 4 p.m. in the evening<\/td><\/tr>
    Approximate stay<\/td>40 minutes to 1 hour (2\u20133 hours if working)<\/td><\/tr>
    Wi-Fi and power outlets<\/td>Available (ask staff for the password)<\/td><\/tr>
    Payment<\/td>Cash, some cards accepted<\/td><\/tr>
    Language<\/td>English is limited. The Google Translate app is recommended<\/td><\/tr>
    Reservations<\/td>Not needed (first come, first served)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Summary: if you\u2019re looking for \u201cthe Saigon not in guidebooks\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    An Mien Coffee is the ideal spot for travelers who, after touring the royal road of Ho Chi Minh City sightseeing (Ben Thanh Market, the War Remnants Museum, Bui Vien Street), think, \u201cI want to get one step closer to Vietnamese daily life.\u201d Its unique ginger coffee and the quiet alley space where freelancers gather offer, in contrast to \u201ctalked-about, high-profile shops\u201d likeNoong Oi (Thu Duc district),<\/a>andHanoi's Oliva<\/a>an experience of \u201cblending into the local.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Being able to touch the depth of Vietnamese coffee culture at a price of 200\u2013300 yen a cup is a special experience even within Ho Chi Minh City sightseeing. When visiting Phu Nhuan district, just tell your Grab driver \u201c29-31 Hoa Mai\u201d and you can reach this alley gem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n