Recently, Booking.com recommended five ideal destinations for coffee enthusiasts keen on exploring Vietnamese coffee culture. These destinations were chosen based on coffee quality, the number of cafés, local preferences, and unique coffee offerings. Here they are:
Hanoi - Egg Coffee (Cà phê trứng)
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, seamlessly blends ancient charm with modernity. It’s home to trendy cafés, upscale restaurants, and charming street-side coffee shops. One of Hanoi’s most famous specialties is egg coffee.
Hanoi’s Egg Coffee
Egg coffee is a delightful concoction of coffee, egg yolk, condensed milk, and sugar. The result is a smooth, aromatic drink. Visitors can enjoy it at Café Giảng or even participate in a coffee-making workshop at Hanoi Coffee Workshop to delve deeper into Vietnamese coffee culture.
Hai Phong - Coconut Coffee (Cà phê cốt dừa)
Hai Phong, known as the “city of red flamboyant flowers,” surprises visitors with its famous coconut coffee. For many, this drink resembles a dessert more than traditional coffee, but it’s a must-try.
Hai Phong’s Coconut Coffee
Coconut coffee consists of coconut water, fresh milk, condensed milk, and coffee. The rich coconut flavor balances the bitterness of the coffee, creating a delightful combination.
Huế - Salt Coffee (Cà phê muối)
The ancient capital of Huế, besides its historical sites and diverse cuisine, is where salt coffee originated.
Hue’s Salt Coffee
This daring blend combines Vietnamese coffee with salt, resulting in a unique and successful twist. Try a cup of salt coffee at a local café or a small street-side spot for an unforgettable experience.
Buôn Ma Thuột - Filter Coffee (Cà phê phin)
Buôn Ma Thuột, the coffee capital of Vietnam, immerses visitors in a world of diverse coffee. Here, you can explore vast coffee plantations, learn about the processing methods, and savor the robust flavor of phin-filtered black coffee.
Buon Ma Thuot’s Filter Coffee
Don’t miss the Coffee World Museum, where you can discover global coffee culture through interactive exhibitions featuring over 10,000 artifacts.
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) - Iced Milk Coffee (Cà phê sữa đá)
Ho Chi Minh City, surrounded by rivers and canals, captivates tourists not only with its traditional markets, vibrant nightlife, and rich street food scene but also with iced milk coffee.
Saigon’s Iced Milk Coffee
Whether at a fancy restaurant or a humble street-side stall, visitors can enjoy this refreshing drink. It’s a delightful way to experience the city’s energy.
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