{"id":3078,"date":"2026-06-11T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/?post_type=news&p=3078"},"modified":"2026-11-11T13:16:49","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T04:16:49","slug":"ngam-cafe-saigon","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/news\/ngam-cafe-saigon\/","title":{"rendered":"\"Ng\u00e2m Cafe\" \u2014 A 24-Hour Caf\u00e9 in District 3 | What to Check Before a Late-Night Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ng\u00e2m Cafe in Ho Chi Minh City's District 3 is a caf\u00e9 that bills itself as open 24 hours, set in a space making use of old books and furniture. The shop name in publicly available listings is \"Ng\u00e2m Cafe,\" not \"Ng\u1ea5m Cafe\" as written in the original article. Although the pronunciation is similar, they are different Vietnamese words, so pay attention to the spelling when searching on a map.<\/p>\n\n

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Address: 193\/19 Nam K\u1ef3 Kh\u1edfi Ngh\u0129a<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The caf\u00e9 is not on a main road but inside an alley at 193\/19 Nam K\u1ef3 Kh\u1edfi Ngh\u0129a. External listings describe it as open 24 hours, but this may change on public holidays, during cleaning, or for private bookings. If you plan to use it as a waiting spot before a late-night flight, confirm that day's hours via the official social media or by phone, and also check travel time to the airport using a ride-hailing app. \"20 minutes from the airport\" is only a rough guide when there is no traffic.<\/p>\n

The retro space and working environment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The two-floor space is characterized by large bookshelves, vintage furnishings, and plants. There are user reports of power outlets and Wi-Fi being available, but availability at every seat and connection speeds are not guaranteed. Reviews also mention queues for seats and waits for orders on weekends and rainy days, so those who need a reliably quiet place to work are better off avoiding peak hours.<\/p>\n

Check prices and menu at the counter<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Item<\/th>Points to check<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Location<\/td>193\/19 Nam K\u1ef3 Kh\u1edfi Ngh\u0129a<\/td><\/tr>
Hours<\/td>Listed as 24 hours \u2014 recommended to confirm on the day<\/td><\/tr>
Price<\/td>External sources list food and drinks from around 40,000 VND<\/td><\/tr>
Facilities<\/td>Wi-Fi and power outlets \u2014 confirm at your individual seat<\/td><\/tr>
Parking<\/td>Guidance information available across the street<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n

Prices such as 58,000 VND for fruit tea and 63,000 VND for a specialty yogurt drink that appeared in the original article could not be confirmed on the current official menu, so they have been removed from the fixed information. Prices and flavor descriptions are updated, so check the QR menu or the display at the register before ordering.<\/p>\n

Late at night, take care outside the caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Even if a caf\u00e9 is open 24 hours, that does not automatically make late-night travel safe. Avoid staring at your smartphone in the alley, verify the vehicle number and driver when using a ride-hailing service, and set your pickup point on the brighter main road side. It is also basic practice not to leave your belongings unattended when you step away from your seat.<\/p>\n

How I would check things on the ground<\/h3>

For restaurants and food, I look at the condition of the shop rather than its reputation. I would check the price list, cooking and storage practices, how busy it is, and the ingredients, and if something seems off, I would choose a different shop or order a smaller portion. Since opening hours, prices, and menus change, I would not insist on old information when talking to staff. For food to bring home, even if it is pre-packaged, I would confirm Japan's animal and plant quarantine and customs conditions.<\/p>

Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ng\u00e2m Cafe is a place that can be used not only for taking photos but also for killing time or taking a break. However, rather than assuming unconditionally that it will be \"open 24 hours, quiet, and have stable Wi-Fi,\" the practical approach is to confirm that day's hours, seat availability, and your route home before visiting.<\/p>\n

Reference:Khoe Qu\u00e1n<\/a>\u3001Foody<\/a><\/p>\n

How to build your order<\/h3>\n\n\n

Deciding first on hot or cold, coffee or tea, sweetness level, and whether you want dairy will help you narrow down even a long menu. Even if you cannot pronounce the item name accurately, pointing at a photo and confirming size, ice, sugar, condensed milk, and toppings one by one is enough. Once you receive your order, compare the receipt against the product name.<\/p>\n\n\n

Verify current operations before visiting<\/h3>\n\n\n

Relocations, closures, changes to opening hours, and discontinued menu items can occur after an article is published. Cross-check the official page with recent posts on the map listing, and confirm it is not a same-name shop at an old address. For late-night venues or elevated facilities, factor in your return journey, evacuation routes, luggage management, and alcohol consumption when making decisions.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The 24-hour caf\u00e9 \"Ng\u1ea5m Cafe\" in District 3, Ho Chi Minh, has swept social media with its retro interior and comfort. The space, lined with cluttered bookshelves and records, is photogenic and popular as a work environment with Wi-Fi and power outlets.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7412,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"swell_btn_cv_data":"","ssp_meta_description":"","ssp_meta_keyword":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17,21],"tags":[477,476,461,256],"purpose":[],"keyword":[],"location":[],"class_list":["post-3078","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cafe","category-travel","tag-477","tag-ngam-cafe","tag-461","tag-retro-cafe"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/3078","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3078"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/3078\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7413,"href":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/3078\/revisions\/7413"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7412"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3078"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3078"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3078"},{"taxonomy":"purpose","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/purpose?post=3078"},{"taxonomy":"keyword","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/keyword?post=3078"},{"taxonomy":"location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location?post=3078"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}