Ca phe sua da is a signature dish of Vietnam; we have verified places to eat it in Ho Chi Minh City. Iced milk coffee: dark-roast robusta dripped through a metal phin filter into a glass holding sweetened condensed milk, then stirred and poured over ice. Start with where to eat Ca phe sua da in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ca phe sua da · Ho Chi Minh City
Iced milk coffee: dark-roast robusta dripped through a metal phin filter into a glass holding sweetened condensed milk, then stirred and poured over ice. Thick, sweet and strong, built for the heat.
Ca phe sua da has its origins in French colonialism and is believed to be an adaptation of cafe au lait. Fresh milk was scarce because Vietnam's dairy industry was young and milk spoiled quickly in the heat, so imported sweetened condensed milk became the substitute. Dark-roast robusta paired best with it, its bitterness balancing the sweetness, and ice was added to suit the hot climate. In the South it is called ca phe sua da, iced milk coffee; in the North, ca phe nau da. Cheo Leo in District 3, which began selling ca phe vot in 1938, is known for its version.
Where to eat in Ho Chi Minh City:
- Cheo Leo Cafe
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