Che (Sweet Soup)

A popular street food that will satisfy your sweet tooth and your love of variety is Che, the delicious Vietnamese sweet soup. This confection is a sweet treat that is widely enjoyed and available in a wide variety of flavors and textures. Che is a great beverage that remains on the palate, whether it is heated up for a cold day or cooled down to combat the heat.

Vietnamese Che dishes can be any type of traditional sweet soup, drink, pudding, or other custard-like dessert that is served hot or cold and has a base of either water or coconut cream. Rice and grains, beans and pulses, cereals and tubers, and a variety of jellies and fruits are also used to make Che.

As you wander through the lively streets of Vietnam, you'll likely encounter street vendors proudly presenting their Che selections. Take advantage of the chance to lose yourself in the sweet world of Che, where each bite takes you on an enjoyable journey through the varied and wonderful world of Vietnamese street food.

Main ingredients: beans, coconut milk, fruit, young green rice

Recommended places: Phan Boi Chau Street in Hanoi, Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Price range: around 20.000 VND - 30.000 (about $1 per dish)