The Unique “Forest” Café of an Ê Đê Man in the Heart of Hanoi

Unlike typical coffee shops, this one stands out as part of the “Bringing the Forest to the City” project by the Hanoi UNESCO Youth Creativity Center — and it also marks the entrepreneurial journey of a young Ê Đê man.

Inside a 101-year-old house on Châu Long Street, Hanoi, the café exudes an atmosphere both rustic and serene. Moss-covered brick walls intertwine with creeping vines, while the scent of coffee mingles with the smoke rising from a crackling fire. There is no Wi-Fi, no air conditioning — everything is intentionally simple and unpolished, creating a peaceful world apart from the bustling city outside.

This space is the heartfelt creation of a young Ê Đê man — a way for the younger generation to express love and respect for their traditional culture.