Looking for the best ice cream in Saigon? Check out this local recommended list of ice cream havens in Saigon, from local to international brands!
Local Vietnamese Ice Cream Brands in Saigon
Kem Bach Dang
28 Le Loi, District 1
Open 9 AM – 11 PM
Prices: VND 40,000 – 120,000
- One of the oldest ice cream parlors in Saigon, it is prominently located in District 1 and recommended by many as the best ice cream in Saigon. Corresponding with its reputation and quality are its high prices.
- Flavors: avocado, red beans, green peas, ESKIMO, durian, longan, chocolate, taro, pandan leaf, strawberry, coffee, fresh orange.
- Special feature: Ice cream is often served with chopped Vietnamese tropical fruits, such as bananas, mangoes, dragon fruits, and watermelon.
- “Hottest” item on the menu: Bach Dang Coconut Ice Cream (served in a coconut) at VND 120,000.
- There is an extensive menu besides ice cream: smoothies (soursop, sapodilla, coconut, orange, durian, avocado, pineapple, strawberry), fresh juices, fresh fruits, and coffee. Again, they are all pretty extravagant.
Kem Trang Tien
235B Nguyen Van Cu, District 1
215 Nguyen Van Cu, District 5
Open 8 AM – 10 PM
Prices: VND 7,000 – 40,000
- Origin: Hanoi. “Kem Trang Tien” began as a small ice cream parlor located in Trang Tien Street, Hanoi but quickly acquired nationwide fame for its quality flavors.
- The brand pledges to use preservative-free ingredients.
- Flavors: green sticky rice, green peas, coconut and milk, cocoa, mixed (all of the above), taro, vanilla, strawberry, chocolate.
- Reasonable prices. Only VND 7,000-15,000 for a cone/ a cup.
Kem Nhan Chu Tam (Kem Nhan Dinh Tien Hoang)
2 Truong Han Sieu, District 1
Open 1 PM – 11 PM
Prices: VND 15,000 – 20,000 (VND 140,000 for a 1-kg box)
- A favorite ice cream place among students in Saigon. “Kem Nhan Chu Tam” translates as “Longan Ice Cream Mr. Tam”. The signature flavor, Longan Ice Cream, is said to be the best ice cream in Saigon by its fans.
- Special flavors: longan with soya milk, Bac Xiu (Vietnamese coffee with a lot of milk), soursop, green tea, rum, and durian.
- Special features: Peanuts are sprinkled on top. Savory dishes: deep-fried fish balls (“ca vien chien” in Vietnamese, very popular street food, interesting to try)
International Ice Cream Brands in Saigon
In Saigon, you can easily find these international names in shopping malls. Prices are generally more expensive than the local ones (VND 40,000 – VND 70,000/scoop). If you want to discover how these international flavors adapt in Vietnam, check them out.
Häagen-Dazs
Address: 20 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1
Opening hours: 9 AM – 10 PM
Swensen’s
Address: 72 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, District 1
Opening hours: 11 AM – 10 PM
Snowee
Address: 99 Nguyen Hue Street, District 1
Opening hours: 9 AM – 10 PM
Dairy Queen
Addresses:
Estella Mall, Song Hanh Street, District 2 (Thu Duc City)
Van Hanh Mall, District 10
Crescent Mall, District 7
Summary of Where to Eat the Best Ice Cream in Saigon
Definitely try out Vietnamese signature flavors like durian, avocado, longan or coconut ice cream in Saigon!