The former Noong Oi is now Thien Canh Vien, and started welcoming guests back on Aug. 17 following extensive repairs.

According to its management, the damage caused by the blaze forced the cafe to overhaul its entire space rather than restore it to its original state.

The redesigned place now features an ancient eastern town motif, utilizing wood and tiled roofs as primary building materials.

At its heart is a 10-meter-tall waterfall surrounded by interconnected building blocks, rock formations, a scenic lake, and winding pathways.

In the past, it had a “Garden of Eden” theme, featuring northwestern-style wooden houses, tiled roofs, and thousands of lush plants.

First opened in October 2023, the 2,000-square-meter coffee shop used to get an average of 200 to 300 guests daily before the fire, with the number surging past 1,000 on weekends and holidays.

Following its reopening, the cafe reportedly got around 700 guests a day on the first two days.

On Google, the coffee shop has a rating of 4.5 stars out of five based on more than 5,000 reviews.

Inside Noong Oi cafe back in September 2024. Photo by Quynh Tran

While many guests praise the scenic atmosphere, some say it is overcrowded and noisy during peak hours and that the drinks quality does not quite match up to the price tag.

The cafe is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and serves coffee, tea, juices, and boba tea at prices ranging from VND50,000-70,000 (US$2-3).

From 5 p.m., the restaurant section opens to serve traditional Vietnamese dishes.