Xôi chè bà Thìn

Honestly I don’t know how to order as I don’t know what they are. So I am just tossing a die to decide. End up with Xoi Che Ba Cot, it is actually a ginger based of sauce, on some mung beans, and I have got lucky because I like ginger. it is 20k a bowl (2025) and is just the right amount for me as an after dinner dessert. It is strong ginger taste and sweet somehow, and I just finish it within 10 scoops or so. Yummy. Sitting by the road side, is very local cultured feel. But having the traffic around with the noise isn’t very suitable to enjoy a nice bowl of dessert though. But hey, with this price, who am I to say no? Let’s go!

November 2025: I am a Level 7 contributor (>400 reviews) on Google and regularly review eateries and experiences both in Asia and Melbourne. This place was recommended to me by a Vietnamese I met on the bus. Google Maps brought me past an intersection. This place is exactly at the intersection. I ordered a bowl of soft beancurd, with green grass jelly and starchy balls encasing coconut pieces. There were 2 pieces of ice to keep the dessert cold. It was absolutely delicious and only 30k VND. The seats are stools. No tables. Your dessert is brought to you and you pay at the end. I am not sure if I like the seating arrangement but the dessert tasted good.

- Food was great with price. Very traditional sweet soup! very traditional - Staff doesnt seem to be friendly and not attentive - Very small place with few seat. Not really comfortable

A popular spot for the locals. Customers enjoy their desserts on the stools by the bustling street, a true SE Asia experience. People come and go rather quickly so wait a little for a spot if it’s packed. There is an English menu with photos on it, but the best way to order is to look at what other patrons are having and point at what you feel looks good.

Che place I'm old quarter. This place is always packed and has a huge selection of che. Definitely a crowd pleaser.

Traditionally vegan Vietnamese desserts. Prices are not displayed but I paid 30.000 for my glass. Seating is by the intersection roadside on tiny chairs so it's as authentic as it gets in Hanoi. However they do have more seats indoors in the building across the road. Mine was a layer of mung beans, lotus seeds, chewy tapioca jellies, herbal grass jelly and fresh coconut shavings. Refreshing and not too sweet and the jellies have the perfect QQ chew. Definitely recommend (if you don't mind the ice and the traffic)!

A hidden gem in Hanoi! At first, we didn’t realize it was a local dessert shop until we saw diners enjoying unique dishes we’d never seen before. Once we checked the menu, we discovered it served authentic local desserts. We tried the Rice Ball Sweet Soup, which comes with two flavors in one order, and the Green Bean with Lotus Seed dessert. Both were absolutely delicious and a must-try when visiting Hanoi. Don’t miss this spot for an authentic sweet treat experience!

My favourite dessert I had in Hanoi!! Not too sweet and lots of herbal ingredients. I loved the texture of each dish and the overall vibe is great!