Vietnamese cuisine is long known for its variety of food, from unique local street dishes to sumptuous five-star meals. In addition to irresistible food, Vietnam offers numerous tasty drinks and desserts. In this blog, we introduce 6 must-try drinks in Hanoi, one of the best places to represent profound Vietnamese cuisine.
Vietnamese Egg Coffee
As this unique drink originates in Hanoi, there is nothing worth trying in Hanoi more than a cup of egg coffee. The originator put a layer of egg yolks whisked with sugar and butter on top of bitter coffee to intensify the richness, making the Vietnamese Cappuccino, making it an unforgettable experience for any tourists.
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Giang Cafe
Address: 39 Nguyen Huu Huan, Hoan Kiem District
Opening hours: 7 AM – 10.30 PM
Price: VND 30,000
Nang Cafe
Address: 45 Nguyen Huu Huan, Hoan Kiem District
Opening hours: 8 AM – 10 PM
Price: VND 30,000
2. Egg Beer
Since “Bia hoi” (fresh beer) is one of the most iconic Vietnamese beers, the owner of Giang Cafe wanted to have her own beer beverage that could symbolize the local cuisine of Hanoi. This is why she came up with egg beer. Fundamentally, its texture is quite similar to egg coffee, but it is a cold beer that lays under the egg foam instead of coffee.
You can try this must-try drink in Hanoi at the same egg coffee shop, which is Giang Cafe, with VND 50,000/serving
3. Iced Tea
If Ho Chi Minh City is famous for iced milk coffee (“ca phe sua da”), Hanoi takes pride in its iced tea. This simple yet elegant drink occurs in every corner of the local’s lives. We have iced tea at street shops while chatting with our friends about life. We also have iced tea while enjoying local street food such as pho, noodles,… (dishes served with soup), to cut back on the heat and complement our meals. From being an inexpensive drink, iced tea has become an indispensable part of Hanoi’s street culture.
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You can easily find iced tea shops on the streets of Hanoi. The prices are extremely affordable, mostly VND 3,000 – VND 5,000.
4. Fruit Juice
Besides iced tea, fruit juice is also a familiar beverage that can be found anywhere on the streets of Hanoi, especially in hot summer days. Given that Vietnam is a tropical country, Vietnamese fruits are always guaranteed to be the best in quantity and quality. As a result, this affordable and practical treat is one of our suggestions for the most-try drinks in Hanoi.
Here are some addresses that you can come and try fruit juice:
Fruit Juice Co Lien Gia Ngu
Address: 17 Gia Ngu, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Opening hours: 11 AM – 11 PM
Price: VND 15,000 – VND 25,000
Located in Hanoi Old Quarter, there must be no resident here that does not know her shop. This shop is always jammed with customers in summer, especially in the evenings. Since she serves various fruits, you can ask her to make your own drink by mixing your favorite fruits.
Vu Canu
Address: 20 Quang Trung/112 Hang Bong, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Opening hours: 8 AM – 11 PM
Price: VND 20,000 -VND 80,000
Although the price is not the most affordable, the quality will please your appetite. All the fruits used in Vu Canu are fresh, and it is highly recommended if you want to try a street treat without having to sit on the actual streets.
5. Fruit Yogurt
Fruit yogurt is not only refreshing to drink but also fun to chew. The most popular type is frozen in which the yogurt is frozen, cut into small cubes, and then served with cocoa, matcha powder or fruits. Although it is a simple dish, it is still on the list of the most must-try drinks in Hanoi.
You can try this fascinating dessert at:
Tuan Cafe
Address: 37 Nguyen Huu Huan, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Opening hours: 7 AM – 10:30 PM
Price: VND 20,000 -VND 40,000
Cuong Cafe (only serves fruit yogurts)
Address: 48 Nguyen Huu Huan, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Opening hours: 7 AM – 10 PM
Price: VND 30,000
6. Sweet Soup/Sweet Gruel (“Che”)
Sweet soup consists of primary components such as fruits, coconut milk, sugar,… However, because sweet soup is the most famous sweet treat in Vietnam, every province has its regional recipe, which leads to a variation in the kinds of soup. Here are some of our recommendations: Khuc bach gruel, Thai sweet gruel, Sweet lotus with seed gruel, Sweet potato gruel, Grapefruit gruel,…
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Here are the most recommended shops in Hanoi
Four-season (“Che 4 mua”)
Address: 4 Hang Can, Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Opening hours: 9 AM – 11:30 PM
Price: VND 15,000 – VND 25,000
Suvy Soup House
Address: 33 Quang Trung, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Opening hours: 2 PM – 9:30 PM
Price: VND 25,000 -VND 30,000
Miss Lien
Address: 36A Hang Cot, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Opening hours: 9:30 AM – 11 PM
Price: VND 9,000 – VND 35,000
Summary on The Must-Try Drinks in Hanoi
Tourists may have to make a tough decision about which treats to try. No worries; we guarantee that any of these must-try drinks in Hanoi can definitely bring exploding and unforgettable flavor to your food tour.