Asian Cafes

Embark on a captivating journey through the diverse world of Asian cafe designs (many of which were taken by smartphones), where innovation harmonizes with tradition. From the tranquil Zen-inspired tea houses of Japan to the bustling street-side cafes of Bangkok, Asian cafes offer a captivating blend of ancient customs and contemporary flair. Immerse yourself in the artful fusion of delicate details, serene atmospheres, and innovative design concepts that define these unique spaces. Whether you crave the serenity of a traditional teahouse or the vibrancy of a modern metropolitan cafe, our exploration of Asian cafe designs will transport you to the heart of these culturally rich and visually stunning establishments.

Latest Articles Of Asian Cafes

Lush Bowl n Roll / Strathfield / Squareone Atelier

Discover Lush Bowl ‘n Roll in Strathfield, where Vietnamese tradition meets modern design. A compact yet vibrant dining space blending nostalgia and contemporary elegance...

Parkside at Nina / Atelier E / Nature Cafe in HK

Discover Parkside@Nina in Hong Kong, where Atelier E blends Italian dining with this nature cafe in HK, featuring reclaimed wood, unique lighting, and cave-like interiors...

Espresso Alchemy Popcorn / Metagram HK

Explore the thoughtful design of Espresso Alchemy by Metagram HK, featuring elegant ceilings, intricate screening, rich color tones, and seamless seating arrangements...

Roket x Backhaus / Makassar Cafe / INS Studio

Explore Roket x Backhaus in Makassar by INS Studio—where modern simplicity meets functional design. Discover how creative solutions transform a complex urban space...

Akha Ama Coffee La Fattoria / Chiang Mai / Blankstudio

Akha Ama Coffee in Chiang Mai by Blankstudio redefines a shophouse with a curved mezzanine and local brickwork, blending modern design with heritage...

Rootdown / Hong Kong / Beams Creative

Located in the heart of Hong Kong, Rootdown is a cafe designed by Beams Creative that offers a unique blend...

NANA Coffee Roasters Bangna / IDIN Architects

NANA Coffee Roasters Bangna, designed by IDIN Architects, embodies the principle of “What you focus on, expands,” creating a space...

Cupping Room Coffee Roasters / Causeway Bay HK / Unite Unit

Visiting the newly-opened Cupping Room at Lee Garden is not only a pleasant journey that stimulates one’s palate, but also...

Koyo Base / Toki City / Gifu / Atelier Write

At BestCafeDesigns.com, we appreciate projects that blend heritage with modern design, and KOYO BASE in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, does...

Nodi Coffee Plus / Hong Kong / Unite Unit

Unite Unit’s approach to designing Nodi Coffee’s latest outpost, Nodi Coffee Plus, skillfully blends the precision of a laboratory with...

Arabica / Saigon Central Post Office / Cafes around Saigon

In the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1, the % Arabica Ho Chi Minh City Roastery offers a...

SHOWAY ARTS SPACE / Qingpu District / Shanghai / Topos Design

As an architect and the founder of BestCafeDesigns.com, I have always been drawn to cafe spaces that support public buildings...

Felt Coffee Dosan / Seoul / WGNB

FELT Coffee, renowned for its distinctive blend of contemporary design and artisanal coffee culture, unveiled its second outpost, FELT Coffee...

Coffee Nap Roasters / Seoul / Design Studio Maoom

Nestled in the bustling streets of Seoul, Coffee Nap Roasters offers a serene escape from the city’s frenetic pace. Designed...

Foreplan Cafe / Seoul / Demas Rusli

Inspired by the world of architecture, Foreplan Cafe provides a welcoming space where patrons can unwind and draw inspiration from...

Mad Cafe / ADO HK

Designed by ADO Culture, Madhead Limited is a vibrant and innovative mobile game developer and operator. Their flagship game, “Tower...

Modernism Cafe / IDIN Architects

Designed by IDIN Architects Photographed by SPACESHIFT STUDIO / Ketsiree Wongwan Step into a realm of architectural homage and modernist...

Every Half Coffee Roasters Ngô Văn Năm

Photographed by Cafes Around Sai Gon, Stepping into Every Half Coffee Roasters at Ngô Văn N giữam is akin to...

About Life Coffee-Brewers / Cafes around Saigon

Photographed by Cafes of Saigon.  Situated in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, About Life Coffee Brewers emerges from its...

Harudot / Chonburi / IDIN Architects Thailand

Harudot / Chonburi / IDIN Architects Thailand The genesis of Harudot stems from a collaboration between the Nana Coffee Roasters...

Brownie Project Gallery / Shanghai / Offhand Practice

Situated at M50 Creative Park in Moganshan Road, BROWNIE/Project gallery blends the vibes of arts and commercials seamlessly. This creative...

Cloud Cafe, Victoria Shanghai Academy / MAD Studio

Designed by MAD Studio, the Cloud Café is a popular rendezvous for teachers and students at Victoria Shanghai Academy, Hong...

Adaptive Reuse of an Urban Folk House / Shibuya Cafe / Masashi Miyamoto

A restaurant/cafe specialising in creative “kaiseki cuisine” centred around tuna fish. Located along Meiji Avenue, which runs alongside the Shibuya...

Gulangyu Store / Fujian / Cunpanda

In 2018, a new cafe named 1/2 opened in Xiamen. In the past 4 years, it has developed into a...

Arabica Xiamen Cafe

In the coastal city of Xiamen, where historical charm converges with modern urban development, Arabica stands as a symbol of...

AIUEO Yamashiro Onsen / Gallery Cafe / Koyori

Nestled in the historic Yamashiro Onsen of Kaga City, the AIUEO Gallery Cafe, completed in November 2022 by the architects...

Aswell Shop and Cafe / Shiga Otsu / Koyori

In the picturesque City of Otsu, nestled within the scenic Shiga Prefecture, Koyori architects have once again left their mark...

JOURNAL STANDARD KYOTO Mikuracho & CAFE M

The Bay Crews select shop and cafe in Kyoto, meticulously crafted by Koyori architects, introduces a harmonious blend of tradition...

Shanghai Cafe / Aloha Cafe / Atelier IN

Nestled in the historic French Concession of Shanghai on Shaanxi South Road, ALOHA Coffee is a distinctive Shanghai cafe located...

Alpine Cafe / Cang 41 / Sanctuary in the Snow / JUMGO Creative

After the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, people’s enthusiasm for winter sports, such as skiing, has been reignited. Chongli, a town...

Roastery Bali / Expat Coffee / Expat Roasters Seminyak

Taking the coffee world by storm, Indonesia based EXPAT. Roasters have relocated their flagship café and retail experience in Seminyak...

Container Cafe / Flask Coffee Shop / New Almaty Architects Workshop

Photography by Damir Otegen Architecture by New Almaty Architects Published with Bowerbird The Flask coffee shop project was commissioned and...

Art Cafe / Bound Cafe / Anatomy Architecture

The spatial understanding of a certain body of space is defined by planes and their behaviour. Parallel planes indicate an...

Hotel Continent Centrepoint / Teratas Koffiebar / Makassar City / Panakkukang

Teratas Koffiebar: Crafting Urban Elegance in the Rustic Cafe Bar of Hotel Continent Centrepoint Makassar Panakkukang by Ananda Ardiansyah Architects In...

Lidi Coffee / Makassar City / South Sulawesi

Lidi Cafe / Makassar Restaurant Lidi Coffee is located on Rusa Street, Makassar City, South Sulawesi. This 400 m2 building...

Thai Coffee / Cafe Unfinished / Anatomy Architecture

Thai Coffee / Cafe Unfinished The cafe is located in ‘Soi Wang Hin’ which means the ‘Stone palace’. The concept...

Lakeside cafe / Lit Time / Fun Connection

Reconstruct a Brand-new Living Paradigm Lakeside Cafe Home Zishan Lake Peninsula, a suburban resort area located just over an hour’s...

Best Wine Bar in Singapore / Wild Card / Hui Designs

Best Wine Bar in Singapore / Wild Card / Wine bar Client’s Words “We didn’t give @huidesigns an easy brief –...

Kazakhstan / Julius Cafe / New Almaty Architects Workshop

Designed by New Almaty Architects Workshop (NAAW) Photography by Damir Otegen Origin and meaning of café Julius cafe is a small specialty coffee...

Cat Cafe Bangkok Thailand / Petrichor Cafe / AA+A Architecture

Designed by Anatomy Architecture + Atelier Photography by VARP Photography Cat Cafe in Bangkok Petrichor Cafe is a remarkable architectural masterpiece that seamlessly...

Kun ming / China Cafe / ido & Friends Café / Aurora Design

Aurora Design|ido & Friends Cafe China – Friendly Hub Functionalism, Friendly Expression The late 19th to mid-20th century saw the...

Forest Cafe / Spiral Cafe / REMM Studio

Designed by R.E.M.M Studio / Maryam Rezazadeh Mazandaran Forest Cafe Spiral Cafe is the design of a small coffee shop in the...

Alchemy Origin / Metagram

Alchemy Origin / Metagram Project Type: CafeLocation: Two Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay, GF Lobby​Design Team: John Chow, Renee Chow /...

Espresso Alchemy Nina Tower / Metagram

COMPLETED NOVEMBER 2019 Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong Boutique Cafe; Full-Scope Design Text by Architect / Metagram Espresso Alchemy Nina Tower...

Fineprint HK / Metagram

Kiosk Cafe Lead Designers – John Chow; Renee Chow / Metagram Fineprint HK / Metagram Featuring an industrial palette of...

Espresso Alchemy Harbour City / Metagram

Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong​Boutique Cafe; Full-Scope Design​Award Winning:Silver (DrivenxDesign HK21) Text by Architect / Metagram The objective of the...

Urban Cafe / Backhaus / INS Studio

Architect: INS Studio Lead Architects: Wisnu Wardhana Photography by Akasa Rana For further Asian Cafe designs click here In German language...

Maros Cafe / Hifi Coffee Eatery / INS Studio

Architect: INS Studio Lead Architects: Wisnu Wardhana Photography by Akasa Rana For further Asian Cafe designs click here Initially, the owner...

Cafe in Makassar / MKO Culture / INS Studio

Architect: INS Studio Lead Architects: Wisnu Wardhana Photography by Akasa Rana For further Asian Cafe designs click here The Idea for...

Coffee Shop in Phnom Penh / Pleng Chan

Pleng Chan: Where Nature, Art, and Coffee Harmony Flourish in an Urban Coffee Shop in Phnom Penh Nestled in the...

Jeju Island Orchid / Cafe The Container

Where Architecture Meets Playfulness on Jeju Island / Orange Container Cafe Basket Nestled amidst the serene beauty of Jeju Island, Cafe...

Hong Kong Cafe / Hap Coffee

Hong Kong Cafe, known as Hap Coffee, welcomes patrons with its striking design elements. Its full glass frontage bathes the...

Makati Cafe / Annex House Manila

Introduction to Annex House Makati Nestled in the pulsating heart of Poblacion, Makati Cafe at Annex House Manila emerges as a cultural...

Coffee Shops in Makati / Odd Cafe

Coffee Shops in Makati present Odd Cafe by Via Villafuerte and her talented team at Oddefy Agency, where innovative design...

Vietnamese Art COFFEE NHIỆT ĐỚI Tropical

Vietnamese Art COFFEE NHIỆT ĐỚI Tropical is not only a uniquely styled space, it also has a life of its...

Cafe Bangkok / Flat+White Cafe

Cafe Bangkok / Flat+White Cafe designed by Context Studio presents a minimalist design masterpiece with its pristine white-on-white color palette...

Coffee Shop Bangkok / Wannabe Ice Cream

Coffee Shop Bangkok / Wannabe Ice Cream invites patrons to savor artisanal ice cream amidst captivating neo lighting displays. With...

Best Cafe in Bangkok / Risu Cafe

Best Cafe in Bangkok / Risu Cafe, designed by the renowned ForX Design Studio, stands out as a multifunctional haven...

Bangkok Cafes / Floral Café at Napasorn

Bangkok Cafes / Floral Café at Napasorn is a visual delight that immerses visitors in a world of breathtaking floral...

Cafe Hong Kong / Whatever Coffee

Cafe Hong Kong / Whatever Coffee has a raw concrete aesthetic, channeling an urban-industrial vibe that blends seamlessly with its...

Hk Cafe / Artista Perfetto

Hk Cafe / Artista Perfetto offers a distinctive and artistic dining experience with its unique plywood ceiling installation, creating a...

Two ALGEBRAIST COFFEE Shops in Changsha / STILL YOUNG

Against the gorgeous landscape of Yuelu Mountain and Xiangjiang River, the sparkling sunset at Juzizhou Islet and the colorful signboards...

Suzhou China Cafe / Wonderland Cafe / Xiaodesign

Architects: Xiao.Design Photography by Yiwen Xu and Runzi Zhu Text description provided by the architects – Xiaodesign. The location of...

Kyoto cafe / Hoo Coffee Shop / Koyori

Text provided by the Architect Photography by Junichi Usui Setting / Location of Kyoto cafe Hoo Coffee Shop is a...

Little Saigon Cafe / Chu Ba Cafe Vietnamese Coffee

Little Saigon Cafe, or Chu Ba Cafe Vietnamese Coffee, beckons with its raw and original interior design. The unapologetic embrace...

Old Saigon Cafe / Kiosque Cafe

Old Saigon Cafe, known as Kiosque Cafe, charms visitors with its original street food aesthetic. The cafe’s design authentically captures...

Coffee Shops in Islamabad / Burning Brownie

Coffee shops in Islamabad, exemplified by Burning Brownie, offer a delightful escape with their casual atmosphere and rustic timber finishes...

Best Cafe in Islamabad / Cafe Crema

The best cafe in Islamabad, Cafe Crema, stands out with its light-colored aesthetic that bathes the space in a refreshing...

Islamabad Cafes / Em En caffe

Glamour and comfort set this place apart from a host of excellent Islamabad cafes Popularly known as ‘Pink Cafe’ (for...

Beirut Coffee Shop / Hachichit Albe

Beirut Coffee Shop, known as Hachichit Albe, offers a captivating design featuring lofty high ceilings that provide a sense of...

Beirut Cafe / Urbanista

A Beirut cafe that offers a creative atmosphere to linger in Keeping up with the global trend, Beirut has its...

Cafe Beirut / BN Coffee Bar

Cafe Beirut, affectionately known as BN Coffee Bar, captures attention with its architectural elegance, boasting vaulted ceilings that exude a...

Coffee Shop in Beirut / Dar Beirut

The coffee shop in Beirut, Dar Beirut, is a captivating step back in time, featuring a period aesthetic that transports...

Coffee shop in Haifa / La Cafe Roses

The coffee shop in Haifa, La Caffe Roses, immerses patrons in a captivating floral wonderland with its abundant rose display...

Israel Cafe / Sketch Cafe

Israel’s Sketch Cafe is a haven for creativity, where every visit is a unique artistic experience, thanks to its novel...

Haifa Cafe / HaPina Cafe

The Haifa cafe, Hapina Cafe, offers a delightful design experience with its eclectic furniture that infuses character into the space...

Suwon Coffee Shop / Nostalgia Suwon

Suwon Coffee Shop, Nostalgia Suwon beckons with a timeless and inviting design, featuring rustic timber posts and beams that infuse...

Cafe in Suwon / Jung Jiyoung Coffee Roasters

A cafe in Suwon, South Korea, with space, a great ambience and views over a UNESCO World Heritage Site  Jung...

Suwon Cafe / Cuore Espresso

Suwon Cafe, Cuore Espresso designed by Design Studio Maoom, is a design gem featuring a fabric ceiling, artistic screens, and...

ly cafe đẹp Nhiệt Đới / Art Coffee

Ly Cafe Đẹp Nhiệt Đới, or Art Coffee, offers a unique experience with its seamless integration of artwork throughout its...

Coffee Shop / The Friends Coffee

The Friends Coffee & Tea, a welcoming coffee shop in Ca Mau Vietnam, is enveloped by lush garden surrounds, creating...

Cafe in Ca Mau / Anni Coffee

Cafe in Ca Mau / Anni Coffee A cool and calm cafe in Ca Mau, on the southern tip of...

Pakistan Cafe / Silk Route Cafe

A Pakistan cafe like no other, high in the mountains of Hunza The spectacular Hunza Valley in Northern Pakistan lies...

Coffee Shop near Hunza Valley / Mountain Cup

Mountain Cup, a cozy coffee shop nestled near the enchanting Hunza Valley, offers a tranquil haven for coffee enthusiasts and...

Coffee Shop / Ginger Fort Cafe Hunza

The Coffee Shop at Ginger Fort Cafe Hunza welcomes you with its inviting rustic charm, featuring rich timber and warm...

Basement Cafe / Coffee shop

The Basement Cafe, part of Coffee Shop Cafe Independents, stands out with its edgy and grungy basement design. This unique...

Kyoto Machiya

Kyoto Machiya offers a unique experience with its design, featuring a Japanese courtyard and traditional screens. The cafe’s tranquil ambiance...

Claesson Koivisto Rune

The Claesson Koivisto Rune cafe presents a design that embraces modern and minimalist aesthetics. The cafe’s clean lines, sleek furnishings...
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