Vietnam Twins Coffee Gondeok Branch
베트남쌍둥이커피 건대본점
About
A Vietnamese-style café near Konkuk University serving strong condensed-milk coffee, charcoal-grilled banh mi, smoothies, and local snacks in a colorful, travel-like interior.
Just off the bustling avenues near Konkuk University Station in Gwangjin District, Vietnam Twin Coffee transports visitors straight to Southeast Asia. Run by twin sisters from Vietnam—who also operate an eatery directly across the street—the cafe is unmistakable from the outside and even more distinct within. Bright yellow walls, hanging lanterns, colorful floral arrangements, and Vietnamese flags set a transportive backdrop, alongside retail shelves stocked with imported packaged snacks and fresh mangoes. The space often fills with native Vietnamese speakers, lending an authenticity that cuts through Seoul's usual cafe uniformity. The drink menu centers on bold, traditional preparations. The iced condensed milk coffee (*ca phe sua da*) leads the lineup with its unmistakable profile: deeply roasted, intensely concentrated drip coffee softened by a heavy, syrupy layer of sweetened milk. Those seeking variety will find salted coffee, coconut coffee, and rich egg cream coffee, alongside non-caffeinated options like fresh avocado smoothies. Savory bites match the drinks in execution. The charcoal-grilled pork banh mi arrives served in woven rattan baskets, split neatly down the middle. Rather than the dense, tough baguettes common in Western bakeries, the cafe uses light, airy bread with a thin, crackling crust that crumbles easily on impact. Inside, it comes stuffed with savory charred pork and crisp vegetables that inevitably spill out as you eat. Pair a sandwich with an iced condensed milk latte in a set, or order seasoned mango on the side for a sweet and savory contrast. Open late until midnight, it is as suited for a quick, satisfying midday meal as it is for lingering over strong, sugary caffeine after dinner.
Menu
- Vietnamese Condensed-Milk Coffee₩5,500
- Charcoal-Grilled Pork Banh Mi₩8,500
- Fresh Avocado Smoothie₩6,900
- 연유커피₩5,500
- 코코넛스무디커피₩6,900
- 베트남아메리카노₩4,500
- 코코넛커피₩6,000
- 생아보카도커피₩7,400
- Americano₩4,500
- Cafe Latte₩5,000
- Vanilla Latte₩5,500
Local tips
- Try the condensed-milk coffee for a sweet, intensely bold Vietnamese-style brew.
- Pair the charcoal-grilled banh mi with coffee for a filling light meal.
- The café is about 399 m from Konkuk Univ. Station Exit 2.
- Open daily until midnight, making it suitable for a late coffee stop.
- Vietnamese snacks and mango products are also sold in the café.
Details
- Konkuk University Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–23:00
- Monday
- 12:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 12:00–23:00
- Friday
- 12:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–23:00