A Chinese-style upturned porch roof guides you into Heijii Bangkok’s moodily-lit shophouse.

Within, the mint green counter and mishmash of cabinets, dressers and old school desks are surrounded by exposed brick and concrete walls, licked with striking Chinese lettering.

Start with a plate of spicy fried wontons (B150) before moving on to a hot Aeropress El Salvador black coffee (B95) or a Hong Kong papaya milk (B85), topped with a cute brown paper lid tied on with string.

Finish with a decadent slice of Earl Grey chiffon cake, or the delicious financier almond cake with kumquat sauce (both B150).