G.CUP COFFEE & BISTRO
A kitchen operating in harmony with a space polished to every detail
In the heart of Metropole Thu Thiem – one of the most modern and vibrant urban areas in HCMC – G.Cup Coffee & Bistro chooses its own path: refined, polished, and pouring full dedication into every customer experience.
-->G-Cup Bistro Space — Where Design & Operations Align
Located in Thu Thiem, G.Cup Coffee & Bistro needed a compact, elegant bar with smooth operations within a premium shophouse layout.
Saigon Horeca organized a one-way flow bar connected to the inner pastry kitchen, enabling baristas to work fast, clean, and with minimal movement.
One-Way Flow Pastry Kitchen & Cooking Line Layout
“Behind every artistic dining experience lies a one-way enclosed kitchen structure, optimizing every square meter of shophouse floor space.”
G-Cup's pastry kitchen and cooking line are arranged by Saigon Horeca as two independent yet adjacent zones, preventing flavor cross-contamination and preserving the integrity of finished dishes.
The entire Hoshizaki stainless steel refrigerated counter and under-bar refrigerator system is seamlessly built into the counter, perfectly supporting continuous workflow from morning to late night.
Technical Challenges in a Premium Complex
“Designing the kitchen and bar for the Metropole Thu Thiem shophouse demands meticulous precision on every square meter.”
Unlike standalone premises, commercial shophouses come with extremely strict technical regulations on fire safety, electrical load, and smoke exhaust and fresh air supply systems to avoid impacting surrounding residents.
Specialty Bar (Ground Floor)
Positioned at the guest reception, the bar is meticulously designed to house La Marzocco specialty espresso machines, Anfim grinders, and an under-counter pressurized glass rinser system, enabling baristas to operate swiftly and maintain maximum cleanliness.
Pastry & Hot Kitchen (Second Floor)
Saigon Horeca implements a closed-loop one-way workflow, clearly separating the hot kitchen for light meals and the European-standard pastry kitchen to prevent cross-contamination of odors and temperatures during high-frequency operations.
Synchronized Operation Solutions
Exhaust & Fresh Air Supply System
Precise design from ductwork calculation to odor filters, ensuring the dining room air remains clean and fresh, free from smoke odors from the shophouse area.
Integrated Hoshizaki Refrigeration System
Hoshizaki refrigerator and freezer table system maintains standard deep freezing at -16°C, optimally preserving ice cream and ice cubes right at the bar counter.
Shophouse Fire Protection Standards Compliance
Synchronized installation with Metropole management's technical ceiling system, ensuring absolute fire safety and durable operation.
Strategic Equipment Installation Catalog
Selection of world-leading F&B brands consulted, supplied, and synchronously installed by Saigon Horeca at G-Cup Bistro.
Saigon Horeca Commercial Induction Cookers
Custom-manufactured high-power induction cooker system, absolutely safe, with instant heating and extremely easy cleaning.
Ozti Dishwasher (Turkey)
Closed-loop wash and dry solution maximizes savings in time, labor, and water consumption during peak operation shifts.
Giorik Combi Oven (Italy)
Top European multi-functional equipment supporting flexible processing from Asian to European dishes, with perfect convection baking temperature and humidity control.
Bar Refrigeration & Display Cabinet System
Barista prep tables, under-counter freezers, and European pastry display coolers are fully synchronized, operating stably while retaining refined aesthetics.
G-Cup Coffee & Bistro Project — Real Photos
Conclusion
This is the solution chosen after thorough analysis of construction conditions and the establishment's open-space design direction, ensuring no impact on common areas, while being safe and aesthetic – meeting the standards of premium complexes like Metropole Thu Thiem.
For G-Cup, every space carries its own story. And Saigon Horeca is honored to contribute to telling that story – with lean, smart, and flexible technical solutions, tailored to every square meter of the floor plan.
