Tropi Hoola – new Bangkok cafe in Ari


Ari is known as a neighbourhood with lots of IG-worthy cafes, and it’s time to add another member to the list: Tropi Hoola. This Hawaiian-themed cafe hails from Chiang Mai, and now calls Soi Ari 4 home in Bangkok. 

It’s 2019 and there’s no need to hop on a flight to enjoy an island vacation. With it’s chill outdoor and indoor atmosphere, Tropi Hoola will make you feel like you’re already at the beach thanks to its cute hut design and tropical-inspired desserts.

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What to try at Tropi Hoola


tropi hoola cafe
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Island getaways mean sand and sun, so no better way to cool it down than with some refreshing dessert and drinks. A signature drink is the Hokkaido Milk Creme Brulee Slurpee Fresh Fruit (฿99, ~USD3), a milk slushie with chunks of fruits and fruity sauce. You can choose between strawberry, mango, and peach. 

tropi hoola hokkaido milk slurpee
Hokkaido Milk Creme Brulee Slurpee Fresh Fruit
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If you’re not into fruity flavours, go for the normal Hokkaido Milk Slurpee (฿69, ~USD2) instead.

tropi hoola cheese brulee donut
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Dessert lovers should definitely try the homemade Donut Strawberry Cheese Brulee (฿69, ~USD2). This cute donut is stuffed with strawberries and creme, and topped with creamy torched cheese brulee. 

tropi hoola cheesecake crepe
Image credit: @tropi.hoola 

Another must-try is the Crepe Brulee Cheesecake (฿99, ~USD3). This interesting dessert is a combination of Japanese cheesecake and crepe, and is filled with fresh fruits, butter crumble, and cheesecake filling. We bet you’ve never eaten cheesecake like this before.


Snap cute tropical-themed photos


tropi hoola ball pit
There’s even a ball pit  “pool” with inflatables here
Image credit: @aungink_nattapach 

Thanks to its cute beach-inspired design, Tropi Hoola has become another hotspot for cafe-hoppers and Instagrammers to visit. You might be able to fool your friends into thinking you’re enjoying a vacation on a tropical island – leaving this cafe with zero photos is a no-no!

tropi hoola interior
Cute seating area
Image credit: @srploy

Ari has always been a great neighbourhood to find cute cafes and snap pretty photos. So if you haven’t been to Ari yet, now’s the best time to visit. 

Tropi Hoola
Address: GUMP’s Ari Community Space, Ari Soi 4 (north), Phayathai, Bangkok 10400
Opening Hours: 11AM – 8PM, Daily
Nearest Train Station: BTS Ari
Telephone: +66 8 6912 4663
Tropi Hoola website | Google Maps


Cover images adapted from (Clockwise from Top Left): @pk_pkoon, @aungink_nattapach, @tropi.hoola

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