| Dessert | When | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Che khuc bach | summer | milk and almond jelly with fruit, cold |
| Seasonal che (grains, black beans) | winter | hot, black beans, sticky rice dumplings |
| Che con ong | winter | sticky rice, ginger and molasses |
| Red gac sticky rice with mung bean | 1st and 15th of the lunar month | sold only on those days at Muoi Sau per Vietnamnet |
Where to go
Muoi Sau is a good choice to taste several classic desserts cheaply; the hot specialities are winter only. Guides also mention che shops around Hang Bac, but their addresses contradict each other: pick a shop with a full display and a crowd. Prices of 15,000 to 30,000 VND per guides; hours not confirmed.
Tips
- Order cold in summer, hot in winter: season matters for desserts.
- If you have a delicate stomach, read street food hygiene.
- For a coffee or another dessert in town see egg coffee and late-night food.
With a guide
Che is one of the stops of a street food evening: see the "Hanoi Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour" on GetYourGuide. The Hanoi Authority editorial team.
