The culinary and entertainment paradise in the heart of Saigon’s Japanese Town is always diverse with many types of special experiences. One of the beautiful places to enjoy tea in this famous neighborhood is Tokyo Moon Coffee and Cake Shop. This beautiful place attracts many young people every day to enjoy tea and cakes as well as take photos with a gentle vibe.
1 Tokyo Moon, a Korean vibe tea and cake shop in the heart of Japan Street
Address: 8A/1C2 Thai Van Lung, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
Opening hours: 10am – 10pm
Reference price: 50,000 – 100,000 VND
Tokyo Moon is a peaceful coffee shop owned by a Korean couple in an alley in Thai Van Lung, Ho Chi Minh City. The shop has a gentle Korean style with many delicious drinks and attractive pastries.
Tokyo Moon Cafe Noir is a familiar meeting place to enjoy tea and coffee in Japantown. Nestled on a peaceful alley at Thai Van Lung Street, Tokyo Moon offers a peaceful and very elegant atmosphere.
The highlight of the restaurant is its separation from the hustle and bustle despite being located on the busiest streets in the city. Although the restaurant area is not too spacious, it is still fully equipped with amenities as well as beautiful photo corners for you to check-in.
Although this tea and cake coffee shop has a Korean vibe, it is called Tokyo Moon. To explain that, the shop owner’s son said that he has one-eighth Japanese blood in him. In addition, Moon is also his family’s surname.
2 How to get to Tokyo Moon
Tokyo Moon is located on one of the famous streets in District 1 so it is quite easy to find. According to updated Vietnamtravelio information, this coffee shop is only about 1.5 km from Ben Thanh Market, so it usually only takes you 10 minutes to get here by personal vehicle.
To move from Ben Thanh Market to Tokyo Moon, you can follow the route suggested by Vietnamtravelio as follows: Le Loi street – Dong Khoi street – Lam Son construction site – Nguyen Sieu street – Thai Van Lung street – Alley 8A Thai Van Lung – Tokyo Moon Cafe Noir.
3 Impressive experiences at Tokyo Moon
Tokyo Moon possesses many interesting marks with attractive space and drink menu, so it attracts many young people to come experience it. Let’s explore with Vietnamtravelio Travel Guide the special things only available at this beautiful little coffee shop!
3.1 Delicious tea and cake menu only available at Tokyo Moon
Tokyo Moon attracts young people with its menu of many attractive dishes. The shop not only has delicious drinks but also has many types of cakes with attractive flavors. Each type of cake and drink at the restaurant is beautifully decorated and prepared to taste, helping you have culinary experiences worth exploring. It is known that all dishes in the restaurant are carefully presented on the Korean menu. Food at the restaurant is usually prepared by the restaurant owner with quite high and stable skills.
Tokyo Moon’s drink menu
A quick look at the menu and you can find a few specials like ssanghwacha (double flavored herbal tea), jujube tea and even pumpkin coffee.
Ssanghwacha is made from eight traditional herbs simmered for a whole day. When enjoyed, it is served with egg yolks for its health benefits. When enjoying this drink, you will feel unexpected refreshment.
In addition, the shop’s drink menu also has many unique combinations such as pumpkin coffee made from espresso, crushed pumpkin, milk cinnamon and basic nuts. Besides, dishes like sweet potato latte or matcha latte are also loved by many young people.
Tokyo Moon’s cake menu
Not only does it have delicious drinks, Tokyo Moon’s menu is also impressive with memorable cakes. The restaurant is famous for its attractive tiramisu crepe. Layers of delicious crepes when combined with tiramisu cream create a unique and different flavor.
Besides, the famous Korean sweet potato cake is also served at Tokyo Moon. The texture of the cake is 50% sweet potato, creating a gentle aroma. In addition, the shop also has a delicious walnut cake with a tart-like crust and a slightly chewy, not too sweet filling inside.
3.2 Space decorated with gentle color tones
Tokyo Moon’s decoration space has a gentle and lyrical beauty. A special highlight in the restaurant space is the wall of commemorative photos of guests who have come here. The overall shop has a warm space with elegant colors, creating a relaxing feeling as soon as you enter.
The restaurant’s area is not too large with a relatively small number of tables and chairs. Most of the shop’s area is the mixing counter, which is neatly and neatly arranged. You can sit and enjoy cups of coffee and admire the barista creating delicious, attractive drinks at the bar area.
4 What diners say after coming to Tokyo Moon
Tokyo Moon Cafe Noir is a familiar meeting place for many people who love coffee, tea, cakes and photography. Let’s find out with Vietnamtravelio Travel Guide what these foodies said when coming to this beautiful little coffee shop!
Diner Kayla Ng, when coming to Tokyo Moon Cafe Noir, shared: “I love every corner of this place because I can feel that the owner is taking care of the shop with a warm heart. The coffee shop is small, but cozy and stylish. The cake is great and goes well with tea and coffee. It’s great to receive a handwritten receipt from the coffee shop owner.”
Besides, diner Phuc Phan shared after coming to this cafe: “We ordered a matcha latte, a sweet potato latte and a yogurt cheese cake. The sweet potato latte and cheesecake were delicious, and the matcha latte seemed a bit sweet so I would have ordered less sugar. Every order comes with a free tea for you to enjoy with your food. The space and decoration of the restaurant are super cute and the service from the staff is excellent. Overall, this is a great dessert shop and I recommend you stop by if you get the chance.”
In addition, diner Lan Nguyen also shared many positive things about the restaurant as follows: “Tokyo Moon is a quite small restaurant located on the corner of Nhat Le Thanh Ton street, serving delicious coffee, tea and mainly cakes. The owner and his wife are Korean, older and very lovely. The space inside the shop is very beautiful and neat in every corner, it feels very meticulous and careful.”
Tokyo Moon Cafe Noir is generally a rendezvous with sweet beauty that you should visit if you want to find a bold Korean mark in the heart of Japanese town. This beautiful little coffee corner with a cozy space will bring you a gentle experience amidst the hustle and bustle of the bustling city. Vietnamtravelio hopes that this new coffee color will be a meeting point that you can choose when coming to the center of Saigon.