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    Mixed Sweet Dessert Soup

    Chè Thập Cẩm

    4.610,000-50,000 VNDCommonly enjoyed in the afternoon or evening, and many Hanoi dessert shops serve it until late.
    Overview

    Hanoi's colorful mixed sweet dessert soup

    Chè thập cẩm is a layered Vietnamese dessert soup made with a mix of beans, jellies, tapioca pearls, coconut milk, syrup, and sometimes crushed ice. In Hanoi, it is often served as a refreshing street dessert with many textures in one cup.

    What's in it

    • Mung beans
    • Red beans
    • Grass jelly
    • Pandan jelly
    • Tapioca pearls
    • Coconut milk
    • Sugar syrup
    • Crushed ice
    • Sweetened condensed milk
    When to eat

    Best moments to enjoy it

    AfternoonEveningAfter Dinner

    Commonly enjoyed in the afternoon or evening, and many Hanoi dessert shops serve it until late.

    The story

    Origin & history

    Chè is a long-standing Vietnamese dessert category found across the country, and chè thập cẩm became popular as a mixed-style version that combines several sweet toppings in one bowl. In Hanoi, it is commonly sold in old-quarter dessert shops and street stalls as an affordable everyday treat.

    At the stall

    How to order & pay

    Ordering

    For solo diners, order one small bowl or cup first because portions are usually filling enough for one person. Ask for 'ít đá' if you want less ice, and 'ít ngọt' if you prefer it less sweet. If you want the classic mixed version, say 'chè thập cẩm nóng' for warm or 'chè thập cẩm đá' for iced.

    Paying

    Cash is still the safest option at many Hanoi street stalls, so carry small notes like 10,000-50,000 VND. Some shops may accept mobile transfers or e-wallets, but do not assume card payment is available.

    Good to know

    Allergens, nutrition & health

    Allergens

    May contain coconut, dairy, and traces of peanuts or sesame depending on the stall; ask before ordering if you have allergies.

    Nutrition & benefits

    Provides quick energy from beans and sugar, plus some fiber from beans and jelly ingredients; best enjoyed as an occasional treat.

    Health notes

    If you are sensitive to sugar or dairy, ask for less syrup and less condensed milk. On hot days, choose a clean, busy stall and avoid ice if you are unsure about water quality.

    How to eat it

    Stir the cup gently so the coconut milk, syrup, beans, and jellies mix evenly. Eat with a spoon, starting from the top and working through the layers. If it is served with ice, let it sit briefly so the flavors blend before eating.

    Where to eat it

    Best spots in Hanoi

    • Xôi chè bà Thìn

      4.2

      1 P. Bát Đàn, Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

      Hours
      8:15 AM – 11 :00 PM
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    • Chè Gỗ - 18 Hàng Thiếc

      Chè gỗ 18 hàng thiếc

      5

      18 P. Hàng Thiếc, Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 10000, Vietnam

      Hours
      1:30PM–9:30 PM
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    • Chè Hương Hải 93 Hàng Bạc

      4.3

      85 P. Hàng Bạc, Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

      Hours
      8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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    • Chè 4 Mùa Hàng Cân

      4

      4 P. Hàng Cân, Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

      Hours
      9:30 AM - 11:00 PM
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