MiVana, Bangkok's aerobic forest cafe - a full day in a glass house
I was actually a little hesitant before going because MiVana Organic Forest Coffee is not very close to the city center. It is on Srinagarindra Road in Prawet district, and it takes about half an hour by car. But once I stepped in, I woke up - this is truly a breathing forest cafe!
The whole store is surrounded by dense green trees, as if it is hidden in a small rain forest. The glass house is divided into two floors. The sunlight shines through the green leaves, and sitting inside really gives you a healing feeling of "taking a bath in the forest for your eyes". There is a moist scent of grass in the air, which is very natural and comfortable, and even my breathing seems to become deeper.
I ordered a lychee special, which tasted just the right amount of refreshing, not too sweet, and had a summery feel. Desserts were pretty average, but if you're like me and you come here mainly to relax, you really don't mind if the food is amazing. The meal also includes some simple Thai light meals. I had Thai basil fried rice that day, plus a drink, the total cost was about HK$65, which is a reasonable price.
The second floor is my favorite area, there are sockets! As a girl who often works with a computer, this kind of place is a treasure! Moreover, there are not many people in the afternoon on weekdays, the atmosphere is quiet, and no one will rush you away. You can really sit here and do something or just daydream all day.
It opens at 7:30 in the morning. If you are an early bird like me, you can come here to have breakfast, do some writing, and then leave before the evening. After closing, you can also go shopping in the nearby shopping mall (the kind of mall that only Thai locals go to, with few tourists). It feels like you are living a completely relaxing daily life.
Although the location is a bit out of the way, if you want to escape the heat and crowds of Bangkok, MiVana is definitely a place worth a special trip. Next time I should bring a book and enjoy an afternoon alone in the forest.
Address: 1 Soi Srinagarindra 57, Nong Bon, Prawet, Bangkok 10250
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