Hidden in alley 32, 3/4 street, "tuong" appears like a small house of memories, where warm colors and gentle woody scent create a familiar feeling right from the first time. Right from the doorstep, the brilliant bougainvillea trellis stretches out under the highland sunlight, making everyone passing by turn to look. Everything here is like a nostalgic painting, with something very Dalat, very slow and emotional.
A peaceful corner in the heart of Dalat, where the brilliant bougainvillea trellis welcomes visitors
The small garden in front of the restaurant seems to lead diners into a peaceful space, where time seems to slow down.
Every corner is decorated rustically, close to nature.
The order counter must also be beautiful!
Stepping through the main door, the interior space opens up with soft yellow lights, rustic tables and chairs and bookshelves filled with old books. "Tuong" is not an ordinary coffee shop, but a combination of vegetarian cuisine and art, where people can sip hot tea, read a few pages of a book, or simply let their hearts drift to the sound of Trinh music echoing somewhere.
Soft yellow lights, rustic wooden tables and chairs and old bookshelves all create a warm resting place.
The yard behind the shop is a completely different world. Stepping out, before your eyes opens a vast blue sky with pine hills stretching out, the wind rustling with the scent of damp soil and cold mist. There, there are small, pretty tables where you can sit down, slowly sip a sip of tea and feel time slowing down. Many people say that, coming to "Tuong", just an afternoon sitting quietly watching the clouds drift through the pine trees is a full experience. Sitting in the chilly weather of Da Lat, looking out at the vast mountains and hills, Minh An (27 years old, Ho Chi Minh City) shared: "The feeling of entering the shop is like entering another world, a world of silence, peace, and colors like in Ghibli animations".
There are many table corners for diners to choose from depending on their needs.
Long wooden table in the backyard, in the distance is a green pine hill - an ideal sitting spot to admire Dalat on chilly days
But "Tuong" is not only a place to sightsee, but also a meeting place for those who love vegetarian cuisine. The menu here is not too rich, but each dish is prepared meticulously and delicately. Vegetarian hot pot is one of the signature dishes, with sweet hot pot broth combined with mushrooms, fresh vegetables, making it hard for diners to forget. Besides, there are also crispy fried mushrooms, salads... all of which retain the original and light flavor, true to the spirit of a healthy meal.
Not only serving food and drinks, "tuong" is also an ideal place to organize art and meditation activities, attracting those who want to find balance in their busy lives. Some days, people come here to paint, to write a few lines in their diary or just to sit still, relaxing their souls to the sound of wind chimes on the porch. This space is like a pause in the hustle and bustle, so that everyone who comes here can feel their hearts at peace.
We suddenly realize that there are very simple happinesses - just a warm place to stop, a hot cup of tea, and a little peace.
Open from 8am to 8:30pm, "Tuong" is not a destination for those who are busy, but for those who like to take it slow, like a Dalat that is not crowded, not hurried. When the night falls, sitting here, looking at the yellow lights shining on every corner, listening to the melodious music, we suddenly realize that there are very simple happiness - just a warm place to stop, a cup of hot tea, and a little peace. "Tuong" is exactly that kind of place - where Dalat retains the most beautiful things of itself.
