Saurus Coffee & Gallery has a unique and impressive space. The special thing here is that you will not only enjoy great cups of coffee but also have the opportunity to see vivid dinosaur models and understand more about dinosaurs. Take some time to visit this dinosaur cafe and experience the best of it!
1 Discover the unique Dinosaur cafe in Saigon
Saurus Coffee & Gallery Go Vap is known as the most unique “dinosaur museum” in Saigon. This cafe is not only a place to enjoy great coffee but also a repository of dinosaur memorabilia, created and managed by Mr. Pham Cong Ly, owner of Saurus Coffee & Gallery.
Special dinosaur viewing cafe in Saigon
1.1 Special features of the cafe cum “dinosaur museum”
With more than 20 dinosaur models from small to large ones, Saurus Coffee & Gallery Go Vap is a place to showcase Mr. Cong Ly’s talent and passion. Furthermore, he also owns nearly 200 dinosaur models at his home, proving that his love and passion for dinosaurs is unlimited.
Mr. Cong Ly shared about his passion for dinosaurs, a passion that has existed since childhood. The starting point of this passion was the famous movie “Jurassic Park” in 1993. Since then, he has nurtured the dream of creating a space to tell the interesting story of dinosaurs, and finally, he did it at Saurus Coffee & Gallery.
It is known that Mr. Ly is mainly active in the field of real estate investment, but does not stop there. He has created and researched more deeply about 3D manufacturing technology, especially creating realistic models and drawings.
“The difference here compared to other establishments inspired by dinosaurs is the art space. I focus on lighting and music to turn this place into a real dinosaur display destination, not trying to create a wild green forest space or simulate the landscape like in fantasy movies,” Mr. Ly Tam the.
However, the highlight at the restaurant is the presence of a giant herbivorous dinosaur named Brachiosaurus, with a height of up to 6 meters. Although this size is only about 1/5 of the actual size, this model is truly impressive and makes anyone who enters the shop’s door surprised. According to information that Vietnamtravelio learned, this dinosaur model is estimated to cost about 5 billion VND and was crafted by Vietnamese people. However, this is not the only thing Vietnamtravelio impresses about this cafe.
The shop’s “billion dollar” dinosaur
Exceptional detail of the giant model
1.2 Stroll around the unique space of Saurus Coffee & Gallery
The space of the current dinosaur cafe consists of two floors with a total area of ​​up to 300 square meters. The first floor of the restaurant is designed mainly to serve drinks and a diverse menu. The shop has a convenient elevator installed on the way to the 2nd floor to serve moving up and down, with a series of diverse dinosaur models, creating a special point for customers’ virtual living experience.
As soon as you enter you will see a coffee counter, however you can order right at the table and pay when you have finished your experience. The staff here also wear interesting style uniforms, inspired by movies about dinosaurs and explorers. Even the lamp on the table is designed in the shape of a dinosaur eggshell, creating a uniform, stylish space from the age of dinosaurs. It can be seen that this is a coffee shop that has been thoroughly invested and researched.
Currently, the restaurant is attracting more and more diners to come and experience, so the 2-floor space seems to become smaller compared to the increasing number of customers. Therefore, the shop will plan to open more space on the next floors.
Space on the first floor of the restaurant
On the first floor of the shop, in addition to providing an interesting space to enjoy coffee, the shop is also equipped with a bookshelf about dinosaurs, mainly books written in English. Since this area is mainly for drinking coffee, there are not too many dinosaur models here. Although some of these models are not as big as the Brachiosaurus model, their detail is truly impressive. You can see every detail made of leather and sharp teeth are reproduced vividly and realistically.
The first floor of the shop is mainly a coffee drinking space
Space on the 2nd floor of the shop
Next is the 2nd floor space. The shop is equipped with an elevator to move between floors, while the stairs are reserved for employees. Usually, staff will guide guests to sit for coffee on the 1st floor and then go to the 2nd floor to visit. Usually on weekends, the shop will be quite crowded so taking photos can be more difficult, so you can go early to give yourself the most satisfactory sightseeing angles.
The second floor is a true dinosaur gallery
The second floor is where many dinosaur models are displayed for us to enjoy. Most of these models have the Jurassic Park/Jurassic World logo – which has become very famous and associated with many people’s childhood. Not only does it display images of dinosaurs from the movie, the model also recreates some famous movie scenes, such as the scene where the sightseeing car is attacked by a T-rex in part 1 of the Jurassic Park movie series. Or the appearance of the Mosasaurus from the 2015 movie Jurassic World.
Information about the context and scale of the model is often displayed at the bottom of each model for easier understanding. For example, on the description plate, the model of the Mosasaurus is believed to belong to a genus of large aquatic carnivorous lizards from about 70 – 66 million years ago. It preyed on seabirds, sharks, large fish and some other dinosaurs. The scale of the model is 1:15 and was created by Prime 1.
The T-Rex model is realistic in every detail
If you are a fan of the dinosaur movie, you will definitely recognize the scenes from the movie on the models here
Mosasaurus sea lizard
“Villain” of the Jurassic World movie
2Experience special dishes through the Saurus Coffee & Gallery menu
The design of the menu at the restaurant really scores points with meticulous attention to every small detail. The menu cover is made of leather, looking like an archaeologist’s notebook. The front page of the menu also has an interesting introduction to the age of dinosaurs, written in both Vietnamese and English. Even the names of the drinks are named after the “dinosaur” style, creating a unique experience.
Drink menu prices range from 50,000 VND to 90,000 VND, suitable for a diverse customer base, from families to young people who come to relax and take photos. In addition to water, the restaurant also offers main dishes, the price of which is slightly higher than the average in the area, about less than 300,000 VND per portion. Notably, the shop does not charge a ticket fee to visit the display area, creating favorable conditions for customers to visit and enjoy the unique space of the shop.
The dishes are designed quite uniquely
Saurus Coffee & Gallery is a special coffee shop, not only for dinosaur lovers but also for those who want to see dinosaur models with exquisite detail and beauty, especially children. . Although the restaurant may be located quite far from the city center, you can save it in your Travel Guide for a chance to visit. Vietnamtravelio believes that in the future, the shop will expand and bring many other interesting models.
