Coconut & Condensed Milk
The coconut & condensed milk iced coffee (aka bạc xĩu) is very popular in Northern Vietnam & I can see why. I’m not really a coffee or coconut cream person, but I’d have this drink any day & everyday. The combination of coffee, coconut & condensed milk goes so well together. It wasn’t too strong or too sweet & the balance of coconut cream to coffee was just perfect. We tried this coffee at a few cafes & this one was by far the best amongst them all. If you’re in Hanoi then you got to give this place a visit & taste, it will not disappoint.
Address: Coffee Linh, 88A Hàng Mã, Quận Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
Traditional Vietnamese
If you haven’t tried traditional Vietnamese coffee when in Vietnam then did you even go to Vietnam. This coffee includes condensed milk & you can have it either cold (cà phê sữa đá) or hot (cà phê sữa nóng). I personally prefer cold over hot as the ice makes the overall flavour less intense.
Address: Cafe Nhĩ, 2 Hàng Cá, Quận Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
A Little More
If you’re into something a little more fancy than check out Serein Café & Lounge. I love the vintage setting of this cafe along with the soft jazz playing in the background. There’s even a rooftop view overlooking Long Biên Bridge. You’ll find a wider selection & more western menu here including beers, cocktails, snacks & cakes. If you have a sweet tooth then give the egg coffee a try.
Address: 16 Trần Nhật Duật, Đồng Xuân, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
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