Bui Vien Walking Street is active again with a new look: Bar becomes a restaurant, a restaurant | Lifetime



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Changes to “survive”

The bars and nightclubs on the pedestrianized Bui Vien street simultaneously changed the operating model, moving to the restaurant and restaurant business. The door is extended to create an airy space, the tables and chairs are arranged to stretch out. Each dining table is equipped with hand sanitizer, all staff must wear masks.

“West Street” sensation Bui Vien had long nights without music or lights due to Covid-19

Without loud and loud music, the DJ table is covered to make room for moderate volume tracks. The menu has been adjusted to a suitable price.

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Mr. Trinh Nguyen Hung Dung (Advisor to Quoc Thanh Group F&B) shared: “To prevent the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic, all bars and clubs should be temporarily suspended. But under financial pressure, companies need a temporary solution so they can hold out until the epidemic is brought under control. That is why, 5 days ago, the owners of bars and large nightclubs located on the Bui Vien pedestrian street agreed to change the operating model together to adapt to the market situation in the disease prevention period. “.
He also stated that the restaurants and restaurants that want to reopen must strictly comply with the regulations on epidemic prevention of the Ministry of Health. All companies spray disinfectant spray twice a week on average and strictly apply disease prevention procedures, keeping absolutely up to 30 guests in the restaurant.

“By coming together to fight the epidemic, we will not let the economy collapse,” he said. That is a really effective anti-epidemic. “

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The high table has been replaced by the lower and wider table.

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Alternate rows of boards are oblique bars that cannot be seated to ensure a gap in epidemic prevention.

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Prioritize open space, don’t play loud music

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Bar doors are open to create space.

Ms. Kim Hong (29, Lost In Saigon bar manager now Lost In Saigon restaurant) said that since the afternoon of August 28, the restaurant adjusted the menu and implemented the epidemic prevention process in accordance with the Ministry of Health regulations to ensure the safety of guests, as well as staff, is about to reopen operations.

“Lost In Saigon will now switch to a street pub business that specializes in selling popular dishes. I hope the store attracts a large number of young Vietnamese customers rather than tourists. the calendar is like the time before the outbreak, ”he said.

Likewise, many other bars and clubs in Bui Vien such as Lacasa, Ocean, Maya, Sahara, … also go into the restaurant business to “adapt” to the current situation.

The first step is still difficult

As PV pointed out, on the first day of operations, business was not really easy, the number of visitors to Bui Vien was still low. Despite mentally preparing themselves, restaurant managers and staff in Bui Vien couldn’t help but be nervous and worried.
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Restaurant menus are modified with appropriate prices for national customers.

However, the return of the Bui Vien pedestrian street continues to receive a lot of support from young people. Nguyen Quoc Khanh (23 years old), who was present in this street the first night of the reopening, expressed interest: “I think that changing the way of business like this is a reasonable direction in time. current point. Because it responds to the needs of finding a space to play, relieving stress on the weekend for young people and ensuring the safety of everyone today.
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Store visitors will ensure distance

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Many people came to Bui Vien on the first day of reopening.

According to Quoc Khanh, the lively and joyful atmosphere of Bui Vien Street has long been an indispensable part of Ho Chi Minh City. So expect this street to quickly return to its previous bustle.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Lieu (32-year-old Monaco restaurant manager) said: “Before we prepare to reopen operations, the staff and I are very excited. But because it was the first day, the information had not been widely disseminated, so the number of visitors was small. At night, the number of tourists is still low, so it is a bit sad in his heart. ”He hopes that after a period of operation, Monaco will be more well received by many people.

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Many young people come to Bui Vien because they “miss”

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Bui Vien was still quite absent on the first day

Temporary closing time, businesses still have to pay cash, pay monthly taxes. Although the staff has been cut by 50%, some bars still cannot afford to pay employee salaries. This leads to many employees falling into difficult circumstances because they have no income. If the shutdown continues, not only companies but also employees will be pushed into a dead end.

Kim Hong expressed that his biggest wish is still enough money to support employees. She said: “It is not necessary to go back to the golden age, it only takes about 50% compared to the past to have income to pay cash and pay employee salaries, we are very happy! “.

Exchange with YouthMr. Nguyen Hoang Tam, Chairman of the Pham Ngu Lao People’s Committee, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, said that so far, the bars on Bui Vien Walking Street have registered businesses like restaurants. Therefore, it is normal for bars to “change shape” from bar to restaurant to reopen, in accordance with the business registration license.

According to Mr. Tam, due to the influence of Covid-19, the bars and pubs on Bui Vien Walking Street have to be closed for a long time, but the owner still has to spend a large amount of money to pay for the premises. support from staff … so the transformation of the road works as a new outlet for the owners of bars and restaurants.

“The Popular Committee of the neighborhood periodically checks to request that these restaurants function as restaurants, they cannot have a DJ, they do not play music or turn on flashing lights. Although there are still some conventional restaurants, due to the specificity of the Bui area. So we did one campaign like this. From the beginning of the translation until now, all the stores in this area have complied with the district policy, “said Mr. Tam.

(Recorded by Vu Phuong)




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