Beer Alley: Lost in Hong Kong pub in Vietnam
Those of us who grew up in Vietnam in the 90s would be familiar with scenes in TVB dramas – open-air street stalls, cool alleyways, and of course, Hong Kong Street lined with colourful signage & neon lights hanging from the sides of the buildings. Which is why Hem Bia: Lost in Hong Kong, translated as Beer Alley: Lost in Hong Kong, is such a hit with Saigonese.
The pub, which has drawn a full house almost every night since it opened in June this year, looks lượt thích a TVB drama come to life. From neon and Cantonese signages to a classic Chinese song playlist that drama fans can sing along to, every detail in the decor is made to lớn transport you lớn Hong Kong.
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An immersive experience
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The first thing you’d notice about Hem Bia is its Hong Kong-inspired exterior when you come across its entrance, tucked away in an alley of Bui Vien zone on Pham ngây ngô Lao street – trang chủ to a hodgepodge of bars và clubs.
The pub looks lượt thích a real alleyway in Hong Kong because of its retractable roof; it’s breezy and bright, và even if it rains & the roof is closed, the ceiling is still high enough for it khổng lồ not feel claustrophobic.
Pair that with retro neon lights, Hong Kong-themed art prints plastered all over the walls that are designed to lớn look like shops và open-air kitchens, and it’s easy lớn get tricked into thinking it’s just another street in Hem Bia – which is what happened to many passers-by, according lớn the staff.
Photo spots at Hem Bia: Lost in Hong Kong
Cuong, co-founder of the pub said that the space has “replicas of the shops that
So you’ll see mainstays of TVB dramas, such as the grocery stores, book stores, and the roasted meat stalls, as backdrops in the pub. There’s even a portrait of The Landlord of Pig Sty Alley from Kung Fu Hustle at the entrance – a testament to lớn the owner’s love for that movie.
The two most iconic spots are the balcony that overlooks the entire pub, và the staircase phối against a wall of Hong Kong-style posters. You’ll look lượt thích you’re really “lost in Hong Kong” in the pictures taken here, so there’s almost always a queue khổng lồ get these IG-worthy shots.
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Menu at Hem Bia: Lost in Hong Kong
The only beverage served at Hem Bia is beer, so if you’re not a beer drinker but still want something to lớn drink, the staff will recommend a lighter-tasting Tiger Crystal (VND39,000, ~USD1.68). Other beers offered include Budweiser (VND39,000, ~USD1.68), Coronita (VND45,000, ~USD1.94), & Hoegaarden Rosee (VND69,000, ~USD2.97).
Food-wise, you can expect a range of classic Cantonese food, such as mixed dimsum & pork dumplings (VND 59,000, ~USD2.54 each). The curry fish ball soup (VND 59,000, ~USD2.54) is a must-try. It’s served with a fresh & crunchy banh mi, Vietnam’s national baguette, that you can dip into the aromatic soup. The fish balls are also soft and springy.
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Vietnamese all-time favorite snacks are also featured in the menu, including the must-try fermented pork with chilli & garlic (VND69,000, ~USD2.97), grilled cuttlefish (VND139,000, ~USD5.98), and steamed veal leg (VND89,000, ~USD3.83), among other street goodies.
You can order and pay at the table, and the wait is less than ten minutes, even when the pub is packed.
Why you should visit Hem Bia: Lost in Hong Kong
Hem Bia sits up khổng lồ 100 guests at any one time, & you’ll find young, working professionals from the ages of 20-40 years old visiting Hem Bia for its aesthetics, but it’s the laidback và unique vibe that brings you back. Even if you’re not a beer connoisseur, you won’t feel left out or excluded in the diverse crowd.
The success of the pub has led the founders khổng lồ consider expanding into more outlets in Saigon. But instead of simply replicating this Hong Kong concept, Cuong says they may look lớn other countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, japan or Korea for their next concept pub.
A quality pub to visit in Saigon
Hem Bia: Lost in Hongkong is a unique and affordable place to hang out in a busy & bustling place like District 1. Besides beer và lots of neon lights, the pub is also a visual treat for those who love Hong Kong’s art and culture, especially TVB fans who are looking for an authentic Hong Kong experience in Ho chi Minh City.
Reserve a table on Hem Bia’s Facebook page here.
Address: 175/19 Pham đần độn Lao Street, District 1, hcm cityOpening hours: Mon-Sun, 4PM-4AMTelephone: 767 891 079Facebook
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