Pema Patisserie sits on Võ Trường Toản in the An Khánh pocket of Thao Dien, a street that has become a quieter alternative to the more trafficked expat dining strips nearby. The 4.8 rating across 450 Google reviews places it among the most consistently praised spots in the neighborhood — a score that tends to reflect kitchen reliability and front-of-house care over time, not just a single viral moment.
What makes Pema stand out in the Thao Dien cafe landscape is its hours. Most patisseries in Ho Chi Minh City wrap service by early evening, when the last trays come out and the cases go dark. This one stays open until 10:30 PM every night of the week, which opens a window that few pastry-focused venues cover: the post-dinner dessert stop, the late Tuesday coffee, the Saturday night wind-down with something sweet. For a neighborhood that runs late and has no shortage of cocktail bars but precious few places to linger over cake at 9 PM, that gap matters.
The patisserie format draws a crowd that skews toward deliberate eating rather than quick fueling — people who came specifically for what's behind the counter rather than defaulting to the nearest open seat. Thao Dien has plenty of all-purpose cafes; places with a clear identity around baked goods and precision still earn loyalty here. The consistent review volume over time suggests a regular clientele rather than a tourist-dependent business, which in this neighborhood is its own kind of signal.
are they on a matcha shortage or something ??? Like even if they changed their ice, they couldn’t bother to fill it to the top so customers think they aren’t being scammed. I be ordering the same drinks for a while and it was filled to the top before, and now it feels so little. It was truly disappointing when I saw the cup…. The matcha price increased and the match quantity decreased ???? The other drinks are pretty good and I was satisfied with it
So cute and pretty cakes, yummy would def visit for girls!!
The cake and ice cream are amazing! Good service and nice space!
I was honestly shocked by the lack of hygiene, especially given the price point of the pastries. The first one I received had a fly on the chocolate, along with visible dust particles. I asked for a replacement, but unfortunately, the second one wasn’t much better, while there was no fly, there was still noticeable dust and dirt on the chocolate decoration and even on the serving board. I ended up removing the chocolate pieces and scraping off the outer layer just to be able to taste the pastry, as I was genuinely curious about its quality. Taste-wise, it was excellent, well-balanced, smooth, and clearly made with skill. However, the hygiene issues completely overshadowed the experience. Sadly, despite the great flavor, I wouldn’t return.
I had a great experience. The cakes and drinks were delicious, the atmosphere was comfortable, and the service was excellent. Definitely worth a visit.
Breakfast available: Opens by 8 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Thao Dien.
Reservations: Call +84 818 916 668 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
Best for: afternoon coffee, evening dessert, weekend brunch, solo work.
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