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SOKO · THAT PLACE · SAIGON

i had brunch at soko

Soko is the first member of SOKOGROUP, an all-day dining spot leaning into brunch: European brunch classics with a modern and Asian twist. In Japanese, ‘Soko’ means ‘that place’ — the shop hopes to be that place customers choose, whether for a quick pick-me-up drink or a relaxing weekend brunch with loved ones.

The space revolves around hues of beige, neutrals, black and touches of greenery, in contemporary modernism: clean lines and geometric shapes. Against bustling Saigon, the shop aims for peace and warmth — and thanks to a large window looking out on greenery, every floor is a spot for ‘brunch with a view’.

Each signature brunch plate is meticulously prepared by the chefs, including Vietnamese street food such as banh mi chao given a modern twist, alongside eggs Benedict, full English breakfast and pancakes. The bakehouse has been a point of pride since day one: cube croissants, Cronuts, cruffins, donuts — with more than 130 Cronuts and 180 Rondos sold daily, and new flavours created all the time.

Soko values the customer experience above all: food and drinks are perfected before they are served. The shop opens 8:00 AM–10:00 PM daily, and on weekends dine-in seating is capped at 2 hours because demand is high. From the team to every member, the shop invites you to brunch with them — and hopes to be a must-try brunch spot in Saigon.

The name

That place

‘Soko’ in Japanese means ‘that place’ — the shop's name is also its promise to guests: this is the place you choose.

The space

Brunch with a view

Timeless neutral beige lets the architecture take centre stage — and the large window opens onto greenery.

The bakehouse

New flavours daily

From cube croissants to Cronuts, the bakers keep inventing new flavours and products, including seasonal ones.

The multi-floor glass storefront of SOKO at 27a Nguyen Trung Truc, by day
The storefront at 27a Nguyen Trung Truc
Ground floor with the pastry case and the ‘I had brunch at SOKO’ neon sign
The pastry case and ‘I had brunch at SOKO’ neon
Curved sofa, wavy mirrored ceiling and glass wall looking out on greenery
Curved sofa and mirrored ceiling over greenery
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