When Thai mixology meets ÚNU

On March 6th, the vibrant spirit of Thailand’s mixology scene will arrive at ÚNU eatery & cocktails for a special guest shift night.

Leading this collaboration is Ronnaporn “Neung” Kanivichaporn – Global Champion of Bacardi Legacy, a familiar face on international cocktail stages. Joining him is Suphamit, his teammate from Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar Bangkok.

Together, they bring to Saigon the signature identity of Mahaniyom — where technique, creativity, and sustainability come together in every cocktail.

Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar Bangkok – A Standout in Asia-Pacific

Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar has become one of Bangkok’s most notable destinations. In recent years, the bar has consistently been recognized in prestigious rankings such as Tatler Best 100 Bars Asia-Pacific, Tatler Best Bars Thailand, and has repeatedly earned a spot on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list with impressive rankings.

Named Best New Opening Bar by London Essence in 2023, Mahaniyom has quickly established itself not only in Thailand but across the region. These achievements reflect both technical excellence and a distinctive, responsible approach to mixology.

Resourceful Cocktail – Every Ingredient, Fully Expressed

At Mahaniyom, creativity is built on the concept of the “Resourceful Cocktail” — a philosophy that every ingredient carries its own inherent perfection.

Rather than focusing on a single flavor profile, the team explores the full potential of each ingredient through various techniques, maximizing its value while minimizing waste.

Through refined craftsmanship, Mahaniyom has developed 12 signature cocktails, each named after a single ingredient. That ingredient is expressed in multiple forms to create depth and a unique flavor structure. This approach is not only a story of flavor, but also a statement of respect for resources.

Nose-to-Tail – A Sustainable Evolution in Mixology

Building on the Resourceful Cocktail concept, Mahaniyom’s latest menu introduces a nose-to-tail approach to cocktail making.

This creative method highlights unique ingredients while minimizing waste by utilizing every part of them — from the familiar to the often overlooked.

Each cocktail is carefully crafted to offer an experience that is both exciting and sustainable. Guests are invited not only to enjoy authentic flavors in their fullest expression, but also to engage with a philosophy rooted in environmental responsibility.

An evening where Bangkok meets Saigon through thoughtfully crafted cocktails.

We look forward to welcoming you at the bar on March 6th.

Event Information
Friday, March 6th, 2026 | From 8:00 PM till late
ÚNU eatery & cocktails
43 – 45 Hồ Tùng Mậu

Every countdown season, the city comes alive with lights, music, and people gathering to mark the final moments of the year. For many, countdown is less about formality and more about being together — sitting down with friends, sharing drinks, and enjoying the atmosphere as the city counts down around you.

If you’re looking for a place that keeps you close to the city’s countdown vibe while still offering a comfortable space to relax, ÚNU is a spot worth keeping in mind.

Close to the City’s Countdown Energy

Located near the Nguyen Hue area, ÚNU lets you stay connected to the countdown atmosphere without being right in the middle of the crowd. You can step out, feel the energy of the city, then come back to ÚNU to sit down, chill, and continue the night in a more relaxed setting. It’s a balance that works well if you want to be part of the celebration without standing for hours.

Live Music from 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM

On December 31st, live music at ÚNU will run from 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM, carrying the mood all the way to the countdown moment. Come by earlier for dinner, stay for drinks, and enjoy the music as the night builds. Everything happens in one place, making the experience easy and uninterrupted — no rushing between locations, just good flow and good company.

Raise a Glass at the Countdown Moment

As the countdown begins, everyone gathers to mark the start of 2026 together. At midnight, ÚNU will serve a complimentary Aperol Spritz, giving you a simple reason to raise a glass and welcome the new year. With music playing, friends around the table, and the city celebrating nearby, it’s an easy, feel-good way to step into 2026.

Countdown at ÚNU isn’t about big gestures or over-the-top plans. It’s about having a comfortable place, good music, and the right atmosphere to enjoy the moment. Whether you’re coming with friends or planning a casual night out, ÚNU offers a laid-back way to count down and start the year on a good note.

Reserve your table and count down to 2026 with ÚNU

This festive season, ÚNU presents Winter Memoirs, a curated Christmas cocktail menu where flavors become a quiet form of storytelling.

Inspired by winter memories, moments of togetherness, and the comforting warmth of familiar tastes, Winter Memoirs brings together cocktails and mocktails crafted with balance and intention. The menu reflects ÚNU’s approach to contemporary mixology, thoughtfully paired with its modern culinary spirit.
Perfect for year end gatherings, slow winter evenings, or a moment set aside just for yourself.

Snowfall

Artichoke infused vodka, cold brew coffee, coffee liqueur, peanut butter, white chocolate.

Snowfall explores the contrast between hot and cold. The chilled base highlights the bitterness and roasted notes of coffee, while the warm white chocolate cream on top softens the experience, creating a smooth and comforting finish.

Peanut butter adds richness and depth, evoking memories of cozy Christmas nights filled with warmth and togetherness. Combined with coffee and chocolate, it creates a lingering, rounded flavor.
Snowfall is more than a cocktail. It is a winter memory held in a glass.

Winter Memory

Soy milk, coconut cream, ginger syrup, honey, fresh ginger, rice vodka.

Inspired by winter mornings in Da Lat, Winter Memory recalls simple and comforting moments. A warm glass of soy milk, gentle ginger heat, and the calm of a slow winter day.

Served warm, the drink allows layers of soy milk, ginger, honey, and rice vodka to unfold gradually, offering a soft and nostalgic experience.
Each sip feels familiar, soothing, and quietly reflective.

Red Christmas (Mocktail)

Apple juice, strawberry syrup, shiso leaf sour.

Red Christmas is a fresh non alcoholic option designed for easy enjoyment. Lightly sweet, gently tart, and vibrantly festive, it offers a balanced and refreshing take on holiday flavors.

Crafted with the same care as our cocktails, Red Christmas proves that a mocktail can be just as expressive. Simple, thoughtful, and full of seasonal charm.

Join us at ÚNU and discover Winter Memoirs, a seasonal collection of handcrafted cocktails and mocktails, waiting to be shared, remembered, and enjoyed this Christmas.

Available for a limited time throughout the festive season.

A place where flavors and art speak to each other

On the ground and mezzanine floors of Anima Saigon Hotel – an art hotel in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 – ÚNU Cocktails & Eatery welcomes guests into a world where ingredients, memories, and creativity flow together. Seasonal produce, local heritage, and artistic expression shape the drinks and dishes here, making ÚNU one of the most distinctive cocktail bars in Saigon.

At the heart of the experience is Liquid Stories – a signature cocktail menu created with seven artists from the Anima project. Each drink is drawn from a memory: a childhood flavor, a place, or a turning point in life. Through careful blending and distillation, these memories become flavors that guests can sip, reflect on, and carry with them.

Liquid Stories – a flow of memory

The menu unfolds like a journey with three pathways:

Classic – familiar tastes, reimagined with subtle layers. 
Inside – intimate reflections of the inner self. 
Outside – bold expressions of creativity.

Guests can follow the journey in order or pause at a single story. Each cocktail is both a drink and a conversation with place, memory, and emotion.

Seven artists, seven flavors of memory

Tuyp Tran – A slice of Saigon
When Tuyp first arrived in the South, the taste of broken rice and street-side ambarella stayed with him. His cocktail combines tequila, pickled mango, ambarella, and chili – bright, direct, and alive with Saigon’s spirit. When was the last time you shared a sour-salty snack with friends, laughing between bites?

Pham Xeen – The salt of the sea 
Childhood in Can Gio was marked by salt fields, fishing trips, and bowls of sour fish soup. His cocktail blends gin, tomato, salted berries, and soda – balanced and refreshing, like the sea breeze of his hometown. What does the sea taste like to you?

Bach Vu – Between Hanoi and London 
Born in Hanoi, shaped by years abroad, Bach remembers both bia hoi streets and London afternoons with spritz. His cocktail brings Moscato, beer foam, curry leaf, and root beer – a bridge between East and West, home and longing. Is there a taste you’ve carried with you, no matter where you go?

Mzung Nguyen – A taste of the central coast 
Her Central Vietnam memories are filled with sun, wind, waves, and the scent of shrimp paste in clay jars. Her cocktail, made with gin, wine, and soursop soda, is tangy and herbal – like a tide that steadies the soul. What flavor brings the coast back to you?

Dang Quang Tien – Warmth of the Mekong 
He recalls late afternoons when his mother cracked open coconuts in the garden. His cocktail is aged inside a dry coconut, with whisky, Campari, and fino sherry soaked into the flesh – sweet, earthy, and layered like a family meal. Which taste takes you back to your family table?

Le Phi Long – Morning on the Perfume River 
Mist over the Huong River, a pagoda bell ringing at dawn – these are Long’s memories of Hue. His cocktail merges rum, longan, and lotus foam – light, calm, and pure, like meditation in a glass. Which quiet moment has stayed with you?

Quoc Anh Le – The spirit of change 
As a boy, his treat was Milo ice from his uncle’s cart – sweet, cold, and filled with laughter. His cocktail grows that memory into adulthood with whisky, chocolate, mint, and roasted nut ice – playful and bold, echoing his spirit of change. Do you still remember the thrill of a childhood treat you longed for?

A journey to be savored slowly

Liquid Stories is a collection of artist-inspired cocktails, each drawn from a place and a memory. From the coast of Can Gio to the mornings of Hue, from Saigon’s streets to Hanoi’s evenings, every glass connects flavors with personal stories.

Take your time, choose one, or wander through them all. With each sip, you may discover not just a drink, but a feeling to carry with you – even after leaving Anima.

Liquid Stories is a collection of artist-inspired cocktails, each drawn from a place and a memory. From the salt fields of Cần Giờ to the misty mornings of Huế, from Saigon’s lively streets to Hanoi’s quiet evenings, every glass carries the soul of Vietnam’s contemporary art and flavor.

At ÚNU Cocktails & Eatery inside Anima Saigon Hotel – a boutique art hotel in Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, guests are invited to slow down, sip, and let each story unfold sip by sip.

📍 ÚNU Cocktails & Eatery – Anima Saigon Hotel
Ground & Mezzanine Floor, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
🕒 Opening Hours: 11:00 – Late

ANIMA - Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel

43-45 Ho Tung Mau Street, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam