{"id":3908,"date":"2020-09-01T17:41:05","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T09:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=3908"},"modified":"2022-10-05T22:09:18","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T14:09:18","slug":"saigon-bubble-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/saigon-bubble-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Bubble Tea Shops In Saigon That Aren’t Gong Cha Or KOI"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bubble tea shops in Saigon\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Riding on Taiwan\u2019s bubble tea hype,<\/span> a plethora of bubble tea stores have<\/b> emerged across Saigon<\/a>. Aside from the well-established brands such as KOI, Gong Cha, and The Alley, Saigon has numerous new brands popping up to cater to residents\u2019 thirst for this tasty and addictive drink.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From Taiwanese classic black milk tea to Vietnamese-style bubble tea, here\u2019s our guide to some of Saigon\u2019s <\/span>newest and highly affordable<\/b> bubble tea places.<\/p>\n


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1. Wecha – complimentary pug-shaped jelly with large-sized drinks<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage adapted from:\u00a0Tr\u00e0 S\u1eefa Wecha<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

From green rice to jelly to fruits <\/b>such as longan and lime, Wecha <\/b>offers a variety of options of tea flavors and toppings at a very affordable price.<\/p>\n

A large size order of any bubble tea, from <\/span>VND28,000 (~USD1.21)<\/b>, comes with a <\/span>complimentary pug-shaped jelly pie<\/b> to munch on<\/span>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: <\/span>Tr\u00e0 S\u1eefa Wecha<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

One of the most recommended drinks is the slushy <\/span>Ruby Hong Ngoc VND28,000 (~USD1.21)<\/b>, topped with a thick layer of cream cheese, consisting of milky pudding and green rice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Price:<\/b> <\/span>VND25,000-VND35,000 (~USD1.08-USD1.51)
\n<\/span>Address:<\/span> <\/b>175 Binh Thoi, Ward 9, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City
\n<\/span>Opening hours: <\/b><\/span>7AM-11PM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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2. Te Amo – quality bubble tea from only VND19,000 (~USD0.82) per portion<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage adapted from: Te Amo<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Priced from only<\/span> VND19,000 (~USD0.82) <\/b>with toppings, Te Amo<\/strong> is probably<\/span> the cheapest bubble tea in Saigon. <\/b>The cherry on the cake is<\/span> free shipping <\/b>to locations that are within <\/span>3KM from any of its stores.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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\nClassic black tea flavor<\/em>
\nImage credit: <\/span><\/em>Te Amo<\/span><\/em>
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Even though its price is incredibly cheap, the brand has earned rave reviews for its <\/span>delicious bubble tea <\/b>and<\/span> unique cup design.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Its menu includes items such as<\/span> orange bubble tea, matcha bubble tea, and black tea.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Fresh-tasting and mildly sweet while its boba are chewy and tender, Te Amo\u2019s <\/span>black milk tea (VND19,000,~USD0.82) <\/b>is popular among regulars.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Price:<\/b> <\/span>VND19,000-VND25,000 (~USD0.82-USD1.08)
\n<\/span>Address:<\/span> <\/b>Multiple locations in District 1, District 4, and District 10. View location list <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/span> <\/b>9AM-10PM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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3. Maycha – tasty cream egg bubble tea<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nCreamy egg bubble tea<\/em>
\nImage adapted from: <\/span>Tr\u00e0 S\u1eefa MayCha<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Boasting<\/span> over 30 flavors, MayCha\u2019s<\/b> specialty is <\/span>creamy egg bubble tea <\/b>(VND22,000, ~USD0.95)<\/b> – an aromatic tea topped with a decadent blend of egg and cream.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Image credit: <\/span>Tr\u00e0 S\u1eefa MayCha<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

One of the <\/span>cheapest bubble tea brands in town <\/b>and very suitable for bubble tea lovers of all budgets, MayCha also offers regular deals on selected drinks- such as its <\/span>VND10,000 (~USD0.43) <\/b>deals on chocolate, Oolong, and chocolate flavors, among others, till <\/span>Sept 11th<\/b>. Drinkers cannot customize their sugar levels here, so it might be good to know in advance that the tea comes out <\/span>moderately sweet.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Price:<\/b><\/span> VND17,000-VND27,000 (~USD0.73-USD1.17)
\n<\/span>Address:<\/span> <\/b>Multiple locations in Go Vap and Tan Phu Districts. View location list <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.
\n<\/span>Opening hours: <\/b><\/span>9AM-10PM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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4. Tien Huong Gotcha – healthy milk tea & a deluge of options<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: TR\u00c0 TI\u00caN H\u01af\u1edeNG Gotcha \u9bae\u9957\u8336<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Tien Huong Gotcha\u2019s <\/strong><\/span>tea leaves <\/b>are all imported from Taiwan <\/b>and boiled in filtered water, while its milk is imported from the US.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The resulting bubble tea is packed with vitamins and <\/span>suitable for drinkers of all ages. <\/b>You can also customize your sugar levels here – a plus for the health-conscious.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: TR\u00c0 TI\u00caN H\u01af\u1edeNG Gotcha \u9bae\u9957\u8336<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Tien Huong Gotcha is also known for its overwhelming number of roughly 100 menu items,<\/strong> running a gamut from<\/span> bubble tea to collagen tea to herbal tea.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Since quality tea leaves are Tien Huong Gotcha\u2019s strong point, customers can try the Taiwanese flavors – <\/span>A Li Shan Tea <\/b>and OoLong tea (VND59,000<\/b>, <\/span>~USD2.55)<\/b> – with their distinctive fresh herbal fragrance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Price:<\/b> <\/span>VND26,000-VND59,000 (~USD1.12-USD2.55)
\n<\/span>Address: <\/b><\/span>Multiple locations in District 1, District 4, and District 7. View location list <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/span> <\/b>8AM-11.30PM, Daily<\/span>
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5. Toco Toco – Vietnamese-style bubble tea<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nDragon fruit milk tea<\/em>
\nImage adapted from: <\/span><\/em>Toco Toco<\/span><\/em>
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With the use of only <\/span>made-in-Vietnam ingredients <\/b>such as tea leaves planted in Moc Chau, tapioca balls from Nghe An, and sweet jam from Da Lat, Toco Toco<\/strong> has produced a <\/span>distinct Vietnamese bubble tea flavor.<\/b><\/p>\n

Toco Toco also has <\/span>plenty of feel-good flavors<\/b>, ranging from macchiato, fruits, and Yakult. The teas also come in ice blended versions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage adapted from: My Linh Nguyen<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Those who are taking a break from bubble tea but craving <\/span>fresh desserts <\/b>can check out the store\u2019s <\/span>xueshan<\/i><\/b> options (VND32,000-VND40,000, ~USD1.38-USD1.73). <\/b>These desserts are made of<\/span> herbal jelly and fruit tapioca balls<\/b>, which make for ideal snacks on a warm day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only will <\/span>xueshan <\/span><\/i>help you satisfy your occasional hunger pangs, but they are also packed with Vitamin B and C for digestive tract health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Price:<\/b> <\/span>VND26,000-VND65,000 (~USD1.12-USD2.81)
\n<\/span>Address:<\/span> <\/b>Multiple locations in District 1, District 2, and District 8. View location list <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.
\n<\/span>Opening hours: <\/b><\/span>9AM-10PM, Daily<\/span>
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6. Lavida Coffee & Tea – for cheese fans\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Lavida <\/b>is particularly popular among local cheese lovers because of its signature<\/span> cream cheese bubble tea,<\/b> which is always a <\/span>sensory overload.<\/b> The combination blends the <\/span>sweetness of tea <\/b>with the <\/span>slightly salty taste of cheese.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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\nImage adapted from: Lavida Coffee and Tea<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Apart from its cream cheese toppings, <\/span>Lavida is also known for its variety of drinks <\/b>with boba, jelly, fruits, cheddar, and even pudding toppings for a mouthful of chewiness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nFried rice with eggs and kimchi<\/em>
\nImage adapted from: <\/span>Lavida Coffee and Tea<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The menu also includes hot meals such as fried rice and noodles, which make the place ideal for those who want to <\/span>have full meals and desserts in one place.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Price:<\/b> <\/span>VND26,000-VND55,000 (~USD1.12-USD2.37)
\n<\/span>Address: <\/b><\/span>Multiple locations in Phu Nhuan District and District 10. View location list <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>
\nOpening hours:<\/span> <\/b>9AM-10.45PM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

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7. Uncle Tea – unique bottles with weight-loss tea<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Compared to other bubble tea brands, Uncle Tea stands out with its unique packaging. Aside from the commonly used bubble tea plastic cups, Uncle Tea\u2019s tea is also served in <\/span>bottles of different shapes, sizes, and designs.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Those who want their tea served in a reusable bottle with its signature uncle mascot will need to pay an extra charge of <\/span>VND12,000 (~USD0.52)<\/b>, a dirt-cheap price in exchange <\/span>for the collectible<\/strong><\/span>. <\/span>
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The bottle – or any bottle you bring to the store – will eventually pay for itself over several drink orders too. To encourage environmentally friendly behavior, Uncle Tea gives buyers who bring their own bottles a <\/span>VND5,000 (~USD0.22)<\/b> discount off any bubble tea purchase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Aside from traditional flavours found in 36 different items here, customers also find options that cannot be found elsewhere – such as <\/span>weight-loss milk tea.<\/b> These include <\/span>jasmine pu\u2019er tea<\/b> and <\/span>matcha tea, <\/b>which are <\/span>low in calories <\/b>and contain <\/span>fat-burning compounds <\/b>such as catechins. <\/span>
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Another must-try here for the health-conscious is the <\/span>kung fu bubble tea (VND39,000, ~USD1.69), which is filled with a gentle aroma. <\/b>Instead of sugar,<\/span> the tea is mixed with honey, <\/b>which is lower in calories and good for drinkers\u2019 skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Price:<\/b><\/span> VND24,000-VND50,000 (~USD1.04-USD2.16)
\n<\/span>Address: <\/b><\/span>Multiple locations in Binh Thanh District, District 5, and District 11. View location list <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/span> <\/b>11AM-9PM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

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8. The August Coffee – bear-shaped ice cubes made from milk tea<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The August Coffee<\/b> is<\/span> not a bubble tea brand<\/b>, but a simple coffee shop that includes classic bubble tea flavors such as <\/span>lovely bear bubble tea (VND46,000, ~USD1.98) and egg flan bubble tea (VND46,000, ~USD1.98) <\/b>in its menu.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, its use of <\/span>bear-shaped ice cubes made of milk tea<\/b> in its bubble tea has quickly garnered interest from shutter-happy bubble tea lovers. They give you a flavor boost, as they slowly blend into the tea to prevent it from losing flavor due to the melting ice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Aside from bubble tea, you can also order other items such as<\/span> coffee, juice, and pies, <\/b>which makes it a great hangout destination in case your friends or partner are not bubble tea drinkers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage adapted from: <\/span>Eat My<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Price:<\/b> <\/span>VND33,000-VND60,000 (~USD1.43-USD2.59)
\n<\/span>Address:<\/span> <\/b><\/p>\n