VietNamNet Bridge – Sitting under golden light, admiring antiques, listening to old musical pieces and sipping coffee may be a good option for anyone who seeks a hideaway from crazy streets and heat.

A staff member puts on some music for guests at La Tamia Café in District 1.

Located at 38/5 Tran Khac Chan Street in District 1, La Tamia is impressive due to a huge treasure of antiques such as loudspeakers, CD players, camera, lamps, telephones, televisions and bicycles. Right at the gate, guests can feel the peaceful atmosphere with the greenness of many ornamental trees and lianas hung upon its signboard ‘La Tamia’ which is made of wood.

Stepping into the café, visitors seem to get a lost in a fabulous and nostalgic space by golden light flashing upon antiques which have been collected by Nghia, the café owner, from 2003.

Nghia, who is a Saigonese fashion designer, said “I have a profound passion for collecting antiques, I have been collecting for ten years now, and I want to share this passion with enthusiasts. I often entertain guests with old songs.”

The café is also highlighted due to its elegant décor with bass tones of color and golden light, making the space cozier and bringing guests closer.

It has live acoustic music shows on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings and serves coffee, tea, fruit juices smoothies and Vietnamese and Western food.

Source: SGT