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Xôi chè bà Thìn

Vietnamese Dessert, Vegetarian

Worth ordering: Tofu pudding

Ordering can be confusing—consider asking locals or choosing popular items like tofu pudding with lotus seeds.

Vegetarian

$

Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the warm ginger-infused rice balls with black sesame paste in sweet soup.
  • Good to know: Service may be uninterested or brusque, so patience is recommended.
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  • Prices are affordable, typically around 20,000-30,000 VND per bowl.
  • Expect roadside seating on small stools with traffic noise, or sit indoors across the street for more comfort.

People mention

Bà cốt, chè hoa cau and dessert bowl.

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Also dumpling soup, ginger syrup, grass jelly drink, onigiri, rice balls and sticky rice with ginger and tofu with lotus seed.

Good for

The vibe: relaxing

Praised for fast service.

Good to know

  • Dessert, takeout, quick bites

About

Xôi chè bà Thìn serves traditional Vietnamese chè desserts featuring sticky rice, mung beans, lotus seeds, and ginger-infused sweet soups priced around 20-30k VND per bowl. Seating is informal with roadside stools and occasional indoor options across the street, offering an authentic yet bustling local experience. The desserts are lightly sweetened, balancing textures and flavors in a simple, straightforward setting with casual, sometimes brusque service.

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1 P. Bát Đàn, Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Opening hours

Monday
08:15–23:00
Tuesday
08:15–23:00
Wednesday
08:15–23:00
Thursday
08:15–23:00
Friday
08:15–23:00
Saturday
08:15–23:00
Sunday
08:15–23:00

the food

4.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Poorly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
mung beans, sticky rice, lotus seeds + 2 more

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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