Located at 102 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Hai Chau District, Da Nang, the Cua Ngo Café attracts a large number of customers thanks to its beauty of the Northwest Highlands in terms of design, interior, space and drinks.

The characteristics of the Northwest region are reflected right from the entrance to the Cua Ngo Café. Photo: H.L

On walking into the coffee shop, you will be impressed by its spaciousness and separate areas. Each area represents a highland ethnic group.

Standing in front of the area named Ban Mong, you can learn about the costumes and housing architecture of the Thai ethnic people. You will have similar experience in the areas of Poom Coong and Mu Cang Chai.

When sitting at the Cua Ngo, you will be surrounded by the deep colours of wood, cork and palm trees, and the multi-colours of umbrellas and brocade costumes, making you feel like you are lost in the beautiful northwest land with undulating hills and winding rivers.

For those who have ever set foot in the Northwest, there will be a little flutter when entering the Cua Ngo - a poetic space in the heart of the city. Waitresses dressed in brocade costumes are friendly and always keep a smile on their lips. The items in the coffee shop are made from wood, cork, and clay, which are the main materials used in Northwest families.

In addition, this address sells a number of highland specialties such as ‘thit trau gac bep’ (buffalo meat hung up in kitchen), ‘thit lon gac bep’ (pork hung up in kitchen), ‘ruou ngo’ (corn wine in the highlands), and costumes specific to the culture of each ethnic group. Notably, northwest costumes are available for rent to take photos at the shop.

Moreover, the coffee shop hosts live acoustic music on Saturdays and offers a variety of drinks and cakes.

Reporting by HUYNH LE - Translating by M.DUNG