“Che mam” Khanh Vy
This is a perfect place for you to try various types of Che at once. Their famous menu is features a huge tray try 15 different kinds of Che.
The tray includes the most common versions of Saigonese Che, such as Mung Bean, Black-eyed Pea, Taro, etc. At only 75,000 VND, you can experience the spectrum of options available through years of cultural development.
If you are traveling alone, bring some friends so you can all try each one of them. Otherwise, you can also order small bowls of your choice, at only 5,000VND for one.
Address: 032, Block H, Su Van Hanh Street, District 10, HCMC
Che My
Bristling with youth, Che My offers a dizzying variety of excellent quality Che at low prices. The neon-lit exterior draws Saigon’s youth off their motorbikes and into the fluorescent-lit interior, where they sit on plastic stools at metallic tables. Che is fresh, colourful, and crisp.
Filled with mysterious ingredients include lotus seeds, red jujube berries, seaweed, ginseng – this is said to have medicinal qualities. It is fresh and sweet. Also on the menu is com ruou, a mildly alcoholic Che made from fermented rice, similar to the rice wine in northern Vietnam.
Address: 121 Nguyen Van Dau, Binh Thanh District, HCMC
Che Thai Y Phuong
Located at one of the most famous food streets, Che Thai Y Phuong is the biggest Che restaurant in this street. At the beginning, the restaurant was just a small house but nowadays, it expands to 3 big houses to have enough space for customers. In front of the store is a basket full of Che packs for taking away.
The most special Chè in this restaurant is Che Thai, Thailand’s sweet soup. The funny thing is that they use this name because the main ingredient of this Che is durian, while Thai people do not have this kind of sweet soup. Besides, you can also order some snacks like potato chips or meat balls, etc.
Address: 380-382-384 Nguyen Tri Phuong Street, District 10, HCMC
Che Hien Khanh
Established in 1959, Hien Khanh is one of the longest-standing Che houses in Saigon. Named after an old village in Nam Dinh, Vietnam, this place pays homage to its traditional roots with a menu of signature Che desserts from northern Vietnam.
This location serves many options of Che with beans and jelly. Their Che is famous for its mild sweet taste and jasmine aroma.
Address: 718 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, District 3, HCMC
Che Ong Map
Located on a street corner – under a nest of tangled electricity cables and a street lamp, Che Ong Map may look like a small, insignificant business, but this place does a roaring trade, and has done so for around 50 years. Specializing in hot Che, it is an intimate spot where customers huddle around saucepans of warm pudding.
Address: 241 Vo Van Tan, District 3, HCMC
Be Che
Looking for a quick pit stop while visiting Saigon’s Ben Thanh Market? Be Che stall is recommended for you. This place serves quite a variety of Che desserts, allowing you to re-charge your energy and give yourself a second wind within Saigon’s shopping oasis.
The specialty here is the “Suong sa hat luu”, roughly translated to “pomegranate seed shaped jelly”. A colorful, eye-catching dessert and very delicious of course!
Address: Gate 7, Ben Thanh Market, Phan Chu Trinh, District 1, HCMC
Che Ha Ky
Che Ha Ky is a very famous Chinese sweet soup in Chinatown of Saigon. With the history of more than 30 years, it day by day becomes a symbol of Chinese culture right in the heart of Saigon. Although there are still lots of Chinese Che out there, it still plays an important role in Saigonese mind. With both hot and cold Che, you can choose your own type. According to the staffs, you should try Che Me Den (Black Sesame) or Cao Quy Linh.
Address: 138 Chau Van Liem, Ward 11, District 5, HCMC