A+ COFFEE opens in Thuong Tin, Hanoi – 10th branch in Vietnam   

Cafe, A+ COFFEE Tuontin opened on September 23. The address is Nguyen Vinh Tich, Thuong Tin, Ha Noi.  This is the 10th domestic location for the coffee chain “A+.” The owner, Dao Minh Tu, expressed a desire to recreate the taste, depth, and personality of classic coffee from the 1980s to the 1990s.  The interior of the cafe is designed in a classic European retro style, with a primary color scheme of dark blue and orange. The circular order counter and coffee stand allow customers to observe the coffee and tea extraction process. The cafe provides both table and sofa seating, with windows offering a view of the street.  The menu includes filter coffee (from 29,000 VND), espresso, Americano, and salted cream coffee (around 40,000 VND). They also offer various non-coffee beverages such as passion fruit juice, blueberry yogurt, mango and avocado shakes (from 40,000 VND), Oolong milk tea with strawberries, mango, guava (from 45,000 VND), and more.   For snacks, they offer petit mousses, croissants, jam bread, and other options starting from 22,000 VND. Additionally, you can find beef jerky, chicken jerky, and coconut-flavored sunflower seeds, which are priced around 30,000 VND.  The cafe operates from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 

Japanese restaurant, EMOI opens in Hoan Kiem, Hanoi – Offering kushiyaki and sushi 

Japanese restaurant, EMOI opened in Hoan Kiem, Hanoi on September 6. The address is 63 Ham Long, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi.   The restaurant is 700 meters from southern Hoan Kiem Lake. The name of the restaurant means emotional in Japanese. They would like to offer a space where visitors can feel emotional moments.   The interior of the restaurant is decorated with lanterns, ukiyo-e (woodblock prints), and calligraphy. They also incorporate blue neon lights. The restaurant has box-shaped table seats and counter seats where you can see the grilling of skewers and the preparation of grilled dishes.  The menu includes appetizer sets (from 155,000 VND),  Wagyu Carpaccio and Salmon Tartare (around 100,000 VND), assorted sashimi (from 195,000 VND), grilled skewers (from 25,000 VND), and dishes like grilled mackerel and ayu (sweetfish) with salt. They also offer nigiri sushi, hand-rolled sushi (around 100,000 VND), chirashi zushi, yakisoba, omurice, and various noodle dishes.  For drinks, they offer Japanese sake like “Yamakawa” and “Dassai,” shochu, whiskey, plum wine, and cocktails with yuzu. They also host events using projectors and taiko drums.    The operating hours are from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. 

Restaurant, Chinh Thuy opens in Hanoi – Offering Vietnamese seafood

Seafood restaurant, Chinh Thuy opens in Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi on September 12. The address is 23 Ward Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Nguyen Du, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi.    Event and bridal company, Chinh Thuy Palace group runs this restaurant. They opened their first restaurant in Tanh Hoa province in 2000. They offer Vietnamese seafood from port cities like Sam Son.  On the first floor, there are some paintings and plants which visitors can imagine seaside resort. On the second floor, large illustrations of lobsters and fishermen adorn the walls. Tables seating 4 to 6 people are arranged on both the first and second floors, while the third floor and above feature private circular tables accommodating 10 guests each and a banquet room capable of hosting up to 20 people.   The menu offers a variety of dishes, including Taraba crab, sea crab, freshwater crab, lobster, and shrimp, which can be prepared using various cooking methods such as steaming, grilling, and frying. Prices for these items may fluctuate seasonally. These dishes are creatively presented alongside vegetables designed with Vietnamese lotus flowers and bird-shaped cuts.   Additionally, the menu includes options like grilled squid (599,000 VND), salmon (1,090,000 VND), Wagyu beef steak (799,000 VND), seafood hot pot (starting from 999,000 VND), clam stew, seafood gratin, escargot, crab soup, shrimp soup, Vietnamese Nom salad (seafood version at 199,000 VND, milk version at 359,000 VND), fruit plates, fried rice, and various noodle dishes.     The opening hour is from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  

LA Glamping & BBQ opens in Hanoi – Visitors enjoy kayaking

LA Glamping ＆ BBQ opened in the west Hanoi area on September 1. The address is Km26 Dai Lo Thang Long, Km26, CT08, Ha Noi. Financial and real estate company, LINH ANH runs this camping field. The facility name “LA” is an abbreviation of that. Located about 20 minutes from the city center of Hanoi via a highway, the facility features a pond, and a river flows right next to it. The tent sites include a gravel area surrounding the pond and a grassy area. The camping base also offers some plans with barbecue facilities. The Combo 1 plan (2-4 people) includes one barbecue set, mineral water, a light snack set, one tent, one sunshade canopy, one table, four chairs, one barbecue stove, a charger, and a fan. The price is 120,000 VND per person from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The accommodation price starts at 320,000 VND per person (depending on the season). There are various activities available, such as renting a 2-person bicycle (30 minutes for 100,000 VND), paddle boating (15 minutes for 150,000 VND), feeding goats, sheep, and horses (15,000 VND per set), and single or double kayaking. The entrance fee is 50,000 VND for adults and 30,000 VND for children (3 years and above). If you bring your own food, there is a cleaning service fee of 199,000 VND for adults and 99,000 VND for children (3 years and above). On holidays, they also host acoustic music events. They can accommodate up to 300 guests for party events.

Danish interior store JYSK opens new store – Nordic style home-deco goods

The interior shop, JYSK opened in a shopping center, The Loop IPH on June 26. The address is TTTM The Loop, Toa nha IPH, 241 Xuan Thuy, Dich Vong Hau, Cau Giay, Ha Noi. This is the 12th JYSK shop in Vietnam. At the same time, there are other five JYSK stores in Hanoi. JYSK, founded in 1979 in Denmark, has expanded its presence worldwide with over 3,000 stores. In 2015, the company made its first entry into Vietnam, and currently, it has franchise stores in cities such as Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang, and Hanoi. This brand is specializing in Nordic (Scandinavian) style home decoration. JYSK offers a wide range of products, including living room furniture, mattresses, sheets, pillow covers, bedroom accessories, work desks, office chairs, lighting fixtures, and various home goods. They also showcase multiple coordination examples to help customers envision their home decor. The store is located in a building previously known as Indochina Plaza Hanoi, which underwent renovation and reopened on June 15. Additionally, on July 20, Uniqlo’s 19th store in Vietnam was also opened.

The ticket sales for the new opera Princess Anio have begun – World premiere at the Hanoi Opera House

A new opera titled Princess Anio is scheduled to be performed at the Hanoi Opera House in Hoan Kiem District from September. The ticket sales for the opera will begin on July 20. The opera commemorates the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Vietnam. It is a joint production by the Princess Anio executive committee (consisting of Brain Group, Yamaha Music Vietnam, and NPO International Exchange Promotion Association) and the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra. The world premiere of the opera will take place at the Hanoi Opera House. The story of the opera is based on historical events and is set in the early 17th century during the era of the Red Seal Ships. It portrays the tale of the international marriage between Araki Sotaro, a Nagasaki trader and captain of the Shogunate-approved Araki Ship, and Princess Gock Hwa of Quang Nam (present-day central Vietnam). The opera encompasses the events leading up to their marriage, their married life in Nagasaki, and the scene where the Sakoku (it means national isolation in Japanese) decree is issued by Nagasaki Bugyo which is the local governor of Nagasaki. In addition to the opera, the executive committee commissioned a manga adaptation of the story to manga artist Akiho Tomimura. The manga titled Princess Anio: The Princess Across the Sea is available as a free digital version on the special website dedicated to celebrating the 50th anniversary of Japan-Vietnam diplomatic relations. The opera will be performed on September 23rd and 24th. The ticket prices are as follows: S class = 2 million VND, A class = 1.2 million VND, B class = 700,000 VND. There are also plans to hold a Japan Premiere Performance in November at the Hitomi Memorial Hall in Tokyo.

A+ COFFEE opens in Thuong Tin, Hanoi – 10th branch in Vietnam   

Cafe, A+ COFFEE Tuontin opened on September 23. The address is Nguyen Vinh Tich, Thuong Tin, Ha Noi.  This is the 10th domestic location for the coffee chain “A+.” The owner, Dao Minh Tu, expressed a desire to recreate the taste, depth, and personality of classic coffee from the 1980s to the 1990s.  The interior of the cafe is designed in a classic European retro style, with a primary color scheme of dark blue and orange. The circular order counter and coffee stand allow customers to observe the coffee and tea extraction process. The cafe provides both table and sofa seating, with windows offering a view of the street.  The menu includes filter coffee (from 29,000 VND), espresso, Americano, and salted cream coffee (around 40,000 VND). They also offer various non-coffee beverages such as passion fruit juice, blueberry yogurt, mango and avocado shakes (from 40,000 VND), Oolong milk tea with strawberries, mango, guava (from 45,000 VND), and more.   For snacks, they offer petit mousses, croissants, jam bread, and other options starting from 22,000 VND. Additionally, you can find beef jerky, chicken jerky, and coconut-flavored sunflower seeds, which are priced around 30,000 VND.  The cafe operates from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 

Italian retro café, Mi Ami caffe opens in Hanoi – Romantic space with arched ceiling  

The Italian retro cafe, Mi Ami caffe opened on September 17. The address is  BT4.17, Khu Ngoai giao doan, Xuan Tao, Bac Tu Liem, Ha Noi.    The concept is “A cup and space of romantic Hanoi.” It offers an Italian retro ambiance with Italian-style arched ceilings, wooden-framed windows, peeled wallpapers, and preserved old textures in both its exterior and interior.  The name “Mi Ami” is Italian and means “Do you love me?” The cafe features round table seating and sofa seats. There are also stone-paved terrace seats with garden parasols.  The cafe prioritize maintaining the highest coffee bean quality, using Arabica and Robusta varieties. Coffee options include Black (30,000 VND), Vietnam (40,000 VND), Cheese Salt, Egg, Green Beans Cream (all above 55,000 VND), and more. They also offer fruit mix juices, Orange Lemongrass Peach Tea (all above 50,000 VND), Yogurt Berry Tea (55,000 VND), and light snacks like Egg Cream Yogurt (60,000 VND), Cocoa Cheese (55,000 VND), Classic Croissant (40,000 VND), Garlic Butter Croissant (60,000 VND), among others.  The terrace seats can be used for events, and during the opening, they held a themed acoustic music event titled “Autumn Night.”   The operating hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 

Lotte World Aquarium opens in Hanoi – Houses 31,000 sea creatures

It has been two months since Lotte World Aquarium Hanoi opened in Lotte Mall Westlake Hanoi. The address is 683 Lac Long Quan, Phu Thuong, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi. The opening day was October 1. The total area of the facility is 9,000 square meters. This is the largest aquarium in Hanoi. It boasts 67 aquariums and houses more than 30,000 animals from over 400 species, including penguins, crocodiles, seals, otters, manta rays, sharks, and more. On the basement floor 1, there are ticket booths and entrance gates, followed by a commemorative photo space and an aquarium merchandise shop. The exhibition area begins after these sections. The interior of the aquarium is divided into four main areas: Undersea Exploration, Ocean Square, Beach Stroll, and Peaceful Village. In the Undersea Exploration area, visitors can observe fish from glass tunnels. It features aquariums inspired by sunken ships, a tank for migratory fish, and a display space for deep-sea creatures. The “Ocean Square” area features a large main aquarium where visitors can watch seal shows, penguins, and fish feeding. There is also a café in this area offering drinks (around 60,000 VND) and pastries like muffins, croissants, and Danish pastries (around 50,000 VND). Guests can enjoy watching fish from the café seating. In the Beach Stroll area, there are exhibits focused on the value and conservation of mangroves, which are abundant in Southeastern Vietnam. The area also recreates the image of a temple dedicated to a fish god based on mythology, known for praying for safe voyages. The Peaceful Village area replicates lush mountainous terrain, including mountain lakes, highland terraced fields, and tropical forests. Various species from the Mekong River basin are also showcased here. The aquarium plans to host events like stamp rallies and ecology workshops related to marine ecosystems in the future. The operating hours are from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM. Admission fees are 450,000 VND for adults and 300,000 VND for children (500,000 VND for adults and 350,000 VND for children on Saturdays and Sundays)

Italian retro café, Mi Ami caffe opens in Hanoi – Romantic space with arched ceiling  

The Italian retro cafe, Mi Ami caffe opened on September 17. The address is  BT4.17, Khu Ngoai giao doan, Xuan Tao, Bac Tu Liem, Ha Noi.    The concept is “A cup and space of romantic Hanoi.” It offers an Italian retro ambiance with Italian-style arched ceilings, wooden-framed windows, peeled wallpapers, and preserved old textures in both its exterior and interior.  The name “Mi Ami” is Italian and means “Do you love me?” The cafe features round table seating and sofa seats. There are also stone-paved terrace seats with garden parasols.  The cafe prioritize maintaining the highest coffee bean quality, using Arabica and Robusta varieties. Coffee options include Black (30,000 VND), Vietnam (40,000 VND), Cheese Salt, Egg, Green Beans Cream (all above 55,000 VND), and more. They also offer fruit mix juices, Orange Lemongrass Peach Tea (all above 50,000 VND), Yogurt Berry Tea (55,000 VND), and light snacks like Egg Cream Yogurt (60,000 VND), Cocoa Cheese (55,000 VND), Classic Croissant (40,000 VND), Garlic Butter Croissant (60,000 VND), among others.  The terrace seats can be used for events, and during the opening, they held a themed acoustic music event titled “Autumn Night.”   The operating hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 

Lotte World Aquarium opens in Hanoi – Houses 31,000 sea creatures

It has been two months since Lotte World Aquarium Hanoi opened in Lotte Mall Westlake Hanoi. The address is 683 Lac Long Quan, Phu Thuong, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi. The opening day was October 1. The total area of the facility is 9,000 square meters. This is the largest aquarium in Hanoi. It boasts 67 aquariums and houses more than 30,000 animals from over 400 species, including penguins, crocodiles, seals, otters, manta rays, sharks, and more. On the basement floor 1, there are ticket booths and entrance gates, followed by a commemorative photo space and an aquarium merchandise shop. The exhibition area begins after these sections. The interior of the aquarium is divided into four main areas: Undersea Exploration, Ocean Square, Beach Stroll, and Peaceful Village. In the Undersea Exploration area, visitors can observe fish from glass tunnels. It features aquariums inspired by sunken ships, a tank for migratory fish, and a display space for deep-sea creatures. The “Ocean Square” area features a large main aquarium where visitors can watch seal shows, penguins, and fish feeding. There is also a café in this area offering drinks (around 60,000 VND) and pastries like muffins, croissants, and Danish pastries (around 50,000 VND). Guests can enjoy watching fish from the café seating. In the Beach Stroll area, there are exhibits focused on the value and conservation of mangroves, which are abundant in Southeastern Vietnam. The area also recreates the image of a temple dedicated to a fish god based on mythology, known for praying for safe voyages. The Peaceful Village area replicates lush mountainous terrain, including mountain lakes, highland terraced fields, and tropical forests. Various species from the Mekong River basin are also showcased here. The aquarium plans to host events like stamp rallies and ecology workshops related to marine ecosystems in the future. The operating hours are from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM. Admission fees are 450,000 VND for adults and 300,000 VND for children (500,000 VND for adults and 350,000 VND for children on Saturdays and Sundays)

Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi opens in Tay Ho, Hanoi – International brands and restaurants 

Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi opened in Tay Ho area, Hanoi on September 22. The address is 272 Vo Chi Cong Street. West Lake. Hanoi.   Lotte Groupe (South Korea) runs this shopping mall. The name of West lake literally means they are located near the north area of Tay Ho. The total area of the facility is 380,000 square meters. 120,000 square meters of the total area is the shopping mall. There are five floors above the ground and 2 other underground floors. On the south side of the mall, there are two 23-story tower buildings, one of which houses Lotte Group’s hotel, “L7 BY LOTTE WEST LAKE HANOI,” along with serviced apartments. On the north side, there is a tower building for office rentals. The facility had a pre-opening on July 28.  The first floor of the shopping mall area features global fashion brands and cosmetics stores. The second floor offers fashion brands targeted towards younger generations. The third floor includes shops for families and children, as well as a food court. The fourth floor houses a movie theater, restaurants, and the kids’ café “Champion 1250,” and on the fifth floor, there’s a Sky Garden and a child-oriented experiential play area called “KidZania.”  The basement floor 1 includes the “Lotte World Aquarium Hanoi” and a supermarket called “Lotte Mart.” For dining options, you can find Japanese cuisine such as Pizza 4P’s, Marugame Seimen, and Ushimania (Japanese BBQ). In addition, there are Thai cuisine, Korean cuisine, Domino’s Pizza, Lotteria, and more.  The opening hour is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

Japanese language school, LOTUS opens in Long Bien, Hanoi

It has been a month since Japanese language school, LOTUS opened in Long Bien district, Hanoi on March 1. The address is No2, 49Thach Ban Street, Thach Ban Ward, Long Bien Dist, Hanoi.  Lotus Education, the subsidiary company of Care 21 in Kita ward which works for social welfare, Osaka runs this school. They accept international students and trainees for welfare industry in Japan. As a fact, those foreign young workers perform much better than the company imagined. Therefore they have decided to establish this school to train their Japanese language skill.  The school is five story building. There are 11 classrooms that can accommodate 15 students. They aim to provide education which is not only for Japanese language skill but also life experience. At the same time, the school holds cultural events such as Japanese calligraphy, and teaching how to wear yukata. In February, they made demon masks and threw beans under the theme of Setsubun. At the cafeteria on the 5th floor, students learned how to make Japanese food such as pork miso soup and rice balls.    The school runs as an educational consignment institution for students who have already decided to go to Japan as technical intern trainees or exchange students at this moment, but they plan to recruit general students in the future. 

Contemporary Art Gallery opens at Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, renovated former exhibition space

On February 25, the Contemporary Arts Gallery opened at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum (66 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi). The museum preserves Vietnam’s historical cultural heritage and works of art. It has collected and archived approximately 20,000 pieces from the Bronze Age to the present day. In response to the rapid growth and diversification of the contemporary art field, the second and third floors of Building B, which used to hold special exhibitions, have been renovated into a gallery dedicated to contemporary art. Currently on display are more than 65 paintings (lacquer and oil paintings), graphic arts, and sculptures (steel and iron) created since 1980. Exhibiting artists include Trinh Cung, Nguyen Trung, Bui Tien Tuan, and Vu Dinh Tuan. “We want to provide a place that inspires artists,” said Nguyen Anh Minh, the director. “We hope that art lovers can also feel the message to people today and the dynamic of life from the multifaceted viewpoints of artists.” Opening hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays. Admission is 40,000 VND for adults, 20,000 VND for university and junior college students, 10,000 VND for those aged 6 to 16, and free for children under 6.

Ohisama kindergarten in Hanoi starts online program –Offering same hours as a normal course

It has been four months since Ohisama kindergarten (46 Ngo 445 Lac Long Quan, Xuan La, Tay Ho, Ha Noi, TEL 0971049172) in Tay ho District, Hanoi started the online program. The kindergarten is run by Eikoh Vietnan.CO.,Ltd (Don Da district). The company also operates the Eiko seminar Hanoi branch and the student’s family said “We wish if there is another school that their siblings can go to.”　Therefore they have decided to open the kindergarten in April 2017. In January 2020, they moved from Lac Long Quan street to the current place and restarted programs with a kids’ room that is designed by staff, lunchroom, and sports field. The school started online programs on May 4. They develop the special program with the same amount of time as the normal course because kids do not have enough opportunities to exercise and play due to the pandemic. At the same time, childcare workers think kids should have a chance to do many experiences as much as possible when they are young. The curriculum contains Physical exercise (stretch, rhythmic and play); Memorizing game; Card game; Experiment using water, colors, vegetables, flowers, and plants; Creative activities using scissors and glue; Washing hands and throats; Living training such as folding sox and towels; Nutrition education; Music class; Vietnamese language class; and Evacuation training. The online program is held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. If parents wish, kids can join in the voluntary time which is from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The fee is depended on how many times kids participate in the course; 13,600,000VND for 5 times/week; 11,400,000VND for 4 times/week; 9,100,000VND for 3 times/week; 6,800,000VND for 2.5 times/week; 4,600,000VND/week. Parents can register to participate in the course via the website and phone calls. Yuya Abe, who is the CEO of this company says “We offer the program that can be the tip of raising kids such as what kind of activity that promotes independence, and what works for kids to maintain their courtesy while they play. Also, everyone in the family can join together in our courses. We would like to provide appealing activities that kids can continue their growth.” Closed on Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays.