We Found The Best Vietnamese Coffee

[@shtechvn]

I hope your editor got paid well. Bro really went out of his way with all the animations and transition effects to make this video as interesting as possible to watch.

[@icecup]

Ơ chào anh SH :)))

[@shtechvn]

@@icecup hế nô

[@SenkuChess]

Imagine it's 3am and you're staring at the ceiling with your thoughts in disarray because you drank almost 1 liters of various types of coffee during the day

[@thuykub1728]

😂😂😂

[@longdang1119]

I drank 1 litre of coffee one day. I know it.

[@yeschefwithchadkubanoff]

@@SenkuChess accurate

[@riodai1042]

Hey !!! Maybe next time you should try the best food in every distreet in Saigon!

[@riodai1042]

@@yeschefwithchadkubanoff Hey !!! May be next time you should try the best food in every distreet in Saigon!

[@seyurisu]

My very first ca phe sua da was when I asked my father-in-law to bring me back a pack of Vietnamese coffee and a phin from Vietnam. Not knowing where to buy it from, he went to Highlands Coffee, and brought back a pack of ground robusta from them, and their branded phin. So I made it at home following tutorials from actual Vietnamese people (I wanted to make it right) and it turned out delicious! Fast forward a couple years, and I went to Vietnam for the first time, and it was now time for me to finally taste what TRUE ca phe sua da should taste like. Let me tell you this: I have tried several chains, but also independant coffee shops, and nothing compared to the one I made at home. I finally went to Highlands, and it was the only place where it was just as good, if not better. I thought it would be like Starbucks, just low-quality coffee with great branding. But oddly enough, it is by far the best way to experience Vietnamese coffee, wether you buy one already made in the shop, or buy you coffee bags there for you to make at home. Long story short: Highlands Coffee makes the best Vietnamese coffee.

[@anh456]

It’s the best according to your taste, yes. I just say it has its characteristics.

[@nguyenduythang7598]

starbuck is quite expensive in Vietnam, i kinda prefer a street coffee as it cheap and also as good as the coffee brand

[@thedivide3688]

@@seyurisu In the US the most popular formulation for Vietnamese coffee came from mixing ice with french drip of Cafe Du Monde Coffee Chicory and Longevity Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk. (Please don’t waste your money on the Longevity Brand every other sweetened condensed milk tastes the same)

[@kphamcao]

I'm sorry to tell you this but you have never had luxurious Vietnamese coffee in your life. Those big chains are like the McDonald of the coffee shops. Anything that is a chain is mediocre by default. There's much better tasting coffee out there.

[@phanquocanh7561]

nope bro, from local perspective, self-made filter coffee always be the best, Highland cannot offer the original flavour of Ca Phe Sua Da, they mix it up = their coffee is freaking bland to be honest

[@GiangcK]

12:28 G7 as in "Group of Seven" - US, UK, CA, FR, DE, IT, JP. Mr. Vu named his flagship product that way because he believes it's so good it's worth serving to the G7 leaders.

[@Varaize]

5:50 Smoothest transition I've ever seen

[@khang.ngtr487]

fr 👀

[@yeschefwithchadkubanoff]

I agree, I was shocked when I saw it finished. That was all Mr. Victory he is a beast

[@stewartl5109]

Maybe he’s using DaVinci Resolve?? The best editing software ever..👏🏻😂

[@ucVu-di6cx]

@@yeschefwithchadkubanoff Give him a bonus chef

[@TheLKD1990]

My brain hurt 😂😂😂, not recommend this smooth transition for smooth people like me 😅😅😅

[@hieunguyenthanh9765]

A cup of coffee that doesn't make you poop is a failed cup of coffee.

[@paradigmshift7541]

Coffee has never made me poop, have drank thousands of cups of coffee.

[@gumaria-hjfgkfan]

milk coffee made that

[@Cosmic_K69]

Fact

[@hieunguyenthanh9765]

@@paradigmshift7541 are u sure u drink coffee or just water with coffee's flavor

[@gumaria-hjfgkfan]

@@hieunguyenthanh9765 there’s no true coffee or water with coffee flavor there’s only robusta vs arabica :))

[@TheVegeta91]

I prefer local coffee with that chocolatey taste or stand alone cafes. But as far as the chains go here is my ranking, but keep in mind even the last one is good coffee: 1. Cong Ca Phe 2. Phuc Long 3. Trung Nguyen Legend 4. Highlands Coffee 5. Katinat 6. Coffee House

[@jennnguyen6591]

I would translate “cà phê phố” as “street coffee”. As in “hè phố” = street. I would only use “city” for “thành phố”.

[@vuongnh0607l]

Urban coffee

[@datpham2482]

@@vuongnh0607l "street" sounds more accurate to me

[@vuongnh0607l]

@@datpham2482 you are of course entitled to your own opinion. Personally I can't feel any "street" (hè phố - as written in original comment) culture in their branding and marketing.

[@damianwayne8229]

I want to show you the trick that i picked up, you would want to buy the Nescafe Nước Cốt Cà Phê Đen, - the Black Coffee version - and get yourself some condensed milk, pour it in and stir it up, no hot water needed, way better than the Cà Phê Sữa Đá of the same brand.

[@GreatExtended]

My favorite way to do it is buy G7 Black instant coffee (powder), use hot water to dilute it and add condensed milk with ice. So good, people should try it.

[@azulperezoso8352]

Your taste is very popular with Vietnamese people, so your ranking is quite accurate. Great!

[@Reizy_the_crazy]

A lil story told by my History teacher, after the reunification of the North and South of Vietnam in 1975, some Northerner traveled to the South and saw coffee with phin filter for the first time. Unknown how to order it from the local coffee shop, they called it "Coffee with a pot sitting on the glass" (cà phê có cái nồi ngồi trên cái ly). My family has always adore coffee (addicted) so I really like and hold this story dear in my heart

[@koeminfood]

Nghe dưỡng thê vậy 😊

[@gambitacio]

occupation.

[@aSoi]

cf phin xuất hiện ở hn, hp từ lâu. nhưng văn hoá cf chỉ phổ biến ở tp. đánh đồng ng bắc ko biết cf, ng nam mới biết là phiến diện vì có thể một nông dân cà mau, đồng tháp cũng ko biết gọi cf phin hế nào :)) Phin là một từ gốc pháp, nên nó phổ biến trc ở hn hay huế là dễ hiểu hơn :v

[@haidak5160]

@@aSoi không bạn ơi ông nội mình người miền tây kiên giang đã bán cafe phin từ năm 80 rồi nên để nói là ko bt thì cũng không , tùy nơi nữa.

[@Whippies]

Hey chef, for the Nescafe 10:20, I would suggest that the term "cốt" here is like a concentrated version of the coffee, so you would just pour it in some water or ice to smooth it out so it will be ready to go!

[@QuachMinhHieuQP]

Damn nice video dude! As a Vietnamese I think your reviews are pretty accurate and reasonable, plus you nailed all the pronunciations too imo so that's quite impressive xD

[@crypteddwastaken]

These transitions are something out of this world, the editing keeps breaking new heights after every upload, props to Chad and his team! 1:52 5:50

[@quochuynguyen8338]

You deserve more regconition. I've been a follower for a long time and honestly, you've put a lot of effort into your work. Keep it up chef!

[@potatostarch-h3i]

lol it think its funny he's using every containers he can find the in the studio to make the coffee with. i'm surprised he didn't use flower pot :)

[@iamgnud1092]

1:52 the dedication to mask in the grab delivery guy is appreciated

[@durianaddictor37]

When you go Highland, you'll never come back to Starbucks again.

[@nikeadidas9555]

💯 it is easily the bsst one for me in terms of flavor and strength, i wish they had a franchise in the US, it would do so well with their banh mi que + phin sua da combo

[@tuananhcu8011]

Come on. Highland coffee is not the original Highland coffee of 15 years ago. It is the fast food coffee. How can you compare it to Starbucks? I’m drinking coffee everyday, for good coffee, of course not Starbucks but never Highlands. At least the ice blended drink of Starbucks is authentic

[@ktnguyen2174]

@@tuananhcu8011agree. Starbucks blend sucks but Highland bean is just packed with artificial fragrance. I rather have Starbucks if I have to choose.

[@HuyHoang-vu1ey]

and when u come to any old local coffee store in VN, u will never go to Highland again. Highland likes a fastfood coffee store now, it's a place just for talking, not a place for enjoying a cup of coffee

[@deadbones23]

Highlands is trash

[@PhungNhat-do3fw]

How adorable when he tries speaking Vietnamese clearly🥰

[@TravelWithNala]

When you go to Big C all the Korea tourists are always loading up on boxes and boxes on G7. Makes sense

[@severusbrine6071]

My mate got hooked up after he tries the G7, and thats how he knows Vietnam exist. He drinks more than 2 packs per morning. My Aussie love the taste of G7 that much that he wouldnt change instant coffee brand ever since.

[@GiangcK]

10:18 "Cốt" means the first batch, the extract, condensed form of the (mentioned) liquid. "Nước cốt dừa" is the first, thickest batch of liquid that you squeeze out of the shredded coconut meat with just a tiniest amount of added water, after that you can add more water to the coconut meat and squeeze 2-3 more times, those are called "nước dão". Same with filtered coffee, the 1st batch is "cà phê cốt"; poor people may not discard the coffee powder right after that, but rather use it 1-2 more times to make "cà phê dão", which tastes very much like Korean style Americano. "Nước mắm cốt nhỉ" are the first drips of fish sauce from the tonneau and "giấm cốt" is pure vinegar.

[@yeschefwithchadkubanoff]

Thank you very much for that very clear explanation

[@AnhDauhp]

I absolutely love the new video editing quality. I've been following you since COVID and you exploring all kinds of Viet food. Awesome work Chad!!!

[@Thein279]

Here in the US G7 and Phố are the only 2 brands that i've ever seen in Asian markets as well. So they're definitely one of the best Vietnamese instant coffee

[@fharbec]

Our pantry is always stocked with G7. When in Việt Nam, we love Katinat, Công and Highlands. I don’t think we’ve tried Phúc Long yet but will do so next time we are there. I’ll have to try the Cà Phê Phố if I can find it here in Canada.

[@brazenpotato]

More information about Cộng cafe: their first original shop in Hanoi had really good coffee and distinguished vibe & music. Then they became so popular, they went franchise. They only sell the brand, the decor theme. That was when their quality went downhill. Each Cộng shop has a different flavor, not in a good way.

[@dthanhnguyen-op4kf]

Some places they add both sugar (which is sweet) and condense milk (also sweet) for people who prefer sweet than bitter flavor but still want caffeine (maybe)

[@mileycister690]

I'm glad I discovered your channel, I learned more about Vietnam through your videos! Great job!

[@BinhNguyen-nm2xm]

You should get the fresh cà phê sữa đá from trung nguyên legend cafe chain, most of the people I know think it’s the best one

I totally agree with your "most of the people I know" ;) "Ca Phe sua da sang tao 5" is the best one

[@Chosen0ne]

Definitely enjoyed your instant coffee review!!!

[@duongbubu]

I hope your channel will achieve and develop more in the future because both the video and editor are really interesting🙌

[@thevassinator]

1:29 Chad please don’t use those plastic cups to pour hot water in, those are already not BPA free and ur heating it up, releasing tons of microplastics and chemicals

[@jacknguyen7205]

Beside the mentioned brands, i'd say Circle K (a convinence store brand) is pretty good but the quality may differ from place to place.

[@hoanvu9418]

As a Vietnamese who drinks 2-3 cups of coffee per day and has tried all types of coffee in Vietnam I can tell you Highlands coffee is the best.

[@thientrinh8300]

Love this video and all of your content, shout out to the editors. This video is right on my interest in coffee. I can see you find most of the cafe from the brands was too sweet. In fact, every time I go to the cafe shop, I always have to ask for less sugar. Idk why they all make cà phê sữa đá that sweet.

[@Ardilla88]

Checked out the Highlands Coffee online. The Pasticcio coffee looks good.

[@akirakilluar]

Beside the variation of coffee brands. What made me interesting in your video is the variation of Cups (or should I say container) you used for each one. And I'm totally lost it when you made G7 Coffee in the inox bowl. lol

[@baobungbu2509]

In Vietnam, I don't go to Phuc Long to drink coffee but to drink tea. Tea at Phuc Long is always the best.

[@tienong5388]

The salty coffee, another option out of traditional coffee. They even add some liquer, cinamon into coffee to make that coffee more creating a unique flavor.

[@loc7407]

The quality of your video blow my mind every time! Keep up the good work, I love it!

[@einherjar006]

For in-store coffee, please try “Da Lat” one in Phe La chain. The flavor is extraordinary - I can’t really explain how they can produce that kind of flavor.

[@quantran4704]

Try LaViet. The transition very smooth, impressive.

[@classyjohn1923]

FYI, it might be a better test to drink the coffee without ice. Not sure if certain places are giving you more watery ice and definitely if its delivered, it would get diluted a bit.

[@pae1046]

since you like the burn taste of Cafe Phố, i would recommend you go to a Vietnam cafe store (or you can ask the staff at Highland) and ask for a deep burn Vietnamese hot coffee with milk. I use to be a barista and there an elderly couple that love to drink Vietnamese hot coffee w milk like that

[@Jackin2002]

I love all the different vessels you used to make and drink the coffee! Someone’s gonna be up all night! 😂

[@sentimentalsouls]

16:25 putting classical music on the Trung Nguyen category was on point. I dont know why i laugh out loud when I saw that one. Maybe bc Trung Nguyen often marketing themselves with the big names in the history. But the instant coffee is pretty good tho

[@iPhong]

Ambatukam

[@duyngo2370]

Tks for visiting and trying coffee in my country

[@hopdenreview]

I love this mv so much ❤. Thank you!

[@WanderEats]

Great list again Chad and great edit from the team yet again.. blown away! My usual go to instant coffee from Vietnam which I buy back is the Legend Special Edition Instant Coffee (silver packaging).

[@HauNguyen-eh6zh]

No matter you try multiple coffee in each every place , i'm defenitely you're gonna love Highlands coffee . Cause that is a traditional Việt Nam Ca Phe Phin with a most bitter, little sweet , and a smooth layer of coffee crema ❤

[@darrenlamb2277]

My personal favorite instant Vietnamese coffee is Bùi Văn Ngọ. It's a brand originally from Dalat, but they have a store in Bình Tân which, sadly, is so far away.

[@leeduxury]

có khi anh đi buổi sáng sớm thấy mn tụ tập ở quán nào đông thì quán đó còn ăn đứt mấy chuỗi lớn đó :)))) văn hóa caffe ở Việt hơi dị tí mọi người chọn các hãng lớn chỉ vì nó có điều hòa và không gian đẹp

[@jfox8888]

pro tip for those who struggle in the morning even after good nights sleep or frequent travellers : Espresso from King Coffee. giiving you a shout out, and prolly gonna roll in more views, because other channels rarely review anything from Vietnam or even the stronger ones from Turkey . my usual mix : Espresso + Drip from any of the blends from HCMC + 3 in one from the list here. [ usually vinacafe or G7 if My Legend coconut runs out] for the actual coconut taste Archcafe enough for 2 and half cups for me to get going . Now, for those who are not within asia, head over to Lotte Malls in HCMC or Hanoi , the mega ones, and you should be able to get a check in luggage worth of coffee boxes. and if you're traveling, the best coffee usually arent there, but everywhere . theres no specific one cafe

[@Archmage1809]

To be fair, Phuc Long is a chain specializing in TEA, and coffee is an extra thing, usually, when you do extras, it won't be as good as the thing you are being known for. So, almost comparable to The Coffee House or any coffee-specialize chain is already a good thing for PL.

[@koeminfood]

My favorite in Phúc Long is Jasmine Lychee tea and they cancel it 😂 so sad

[@kellyn5898]

​@@koeminfoodnooo its still there babee.. Im at Phuc Long right now replying this comment :>

[@koeminfood]

@@kellyn5898 really, i usually order on grab, i don't see it on menu recently. Thanks

[@vulan3424]

the Vina cafe you've got is Saigon flavour, which I assume it's how Sai Gon people prefer it to be. They have other flavour, which include original one and other versions, you could have tried the original one, the coffee is stronger, with bitter taste as well. Used to be my favourite, now there are just many more to choose from

[@gildablanche8366]

If you continue this series, you should try goodmorning instant coffee or tran quang coffee, its super popular in the west of Vietnam, we would down 2 packages with some condensed milk in a giant jug and drink it for the whole day.

[@justalonglivednoob]

I have G7 for many years, but for now, I prefer Cafe Pho or Nescafe (the green&red version that you missed putting in the video) than G7 because they secretly change the formula. First i thought that my taste goes lame, but... It used to be very strong and bitter, sometimes I have to add extra sugar or milk, but I like it that way and now they taste like the other mediocre instant coffee. Sometimes it tastes like water if I mix too much, I used the same cup 500ml for years, the same 2 packs with water to the half and some ice, but now I need 4 packs if I want the taste that I had before. Same weight and price, but half the product you got before, and who knows what the hell they added to it to keep the mass.

[@Rowestah]

Any recommendations for coffee to take home from Vietnam? Going to Sapa late next month and wanted to come back with some great beans for some friends and family.

[@potatostarch-h3i]

usually on the go in the states my go to is Café con Leche k-cup from cafe bustelo. its a little too sweet but close to vietnamese iced coffee for me.

[@fongluu]

my go to as a Vietnamese here in the US is G7 instant

[@musicandhealingart]

As a Vietnamese I love thee contents

[@riodai1042]

I love you because I live in Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City and in Distreet 9

[@riodai1042]

I mean " your video"

[@buakhoa8196]

Holy, your vietnamese skill are improving greatly !!!

[@jasonvo7643]

5:50 top-notch transistion right there

[@ethannguyen7562]

Nice video! Will be interesting for another video with just "Cafe đen". I can definitely see some brand swapping in your tier list.

[@sukembo]

I am Vietnamese 🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳 normally Vietnamese people will make instant coffee by pouring a little hot water into a cup then put the coffee packet in and maybe add a little sugar. Stir them well with a spoon without a machine, add some ice and enjoy, the taste will be very rich. (Note: Dissolve coffee with hot water, avoid foaming coffee with machine, black coffee is the standard)

[@PhucPham-fb1xc]

The quality of this video he makes on this content is so amazing

[@shun-n]

I think for can coffee, you should try drinking them straight from the can and without the ice, the ice is what makes them watery. If you want them hot - microwave in a cup, cold - refrigerator thats it. Tried many brands can coffee and Highlands can coffee is my can of coffee to go when I dont have time to make myself one. Just take them out of the refrigerator and you are ready to go.

[@jstcallmevivi]

Thank you, Chad, for making such a dedicated review video for Vietnamese coffee. I certainly cannot do this kind of experiment videos or I'll faint from all the caffeine =]]

[@catbitmaster8216]

There is definitely something with can coffee (or most other drinks) that seems to affect the taste. I have had Boss coffee in PET bottle form and it tasted great.

[@beastboy1712]

Give Mr. Thang a raise! He's proving his worth! The quality *chef kiss* ~~

[@tinhphan17]

Think in the states, one of the leading instant coffee is Trung Nguyen G7 StrongX2. Curious how you'd rate that. It'll make your sweat smell like coffee!

[@dorothynguyen6959]

Best editor

[@MacNo1]

you should also try phela its also a new brand like katinat and it tastes also really good

[@andrewdh5566]

These 2 brands belong to one company so I guess their coffee are from the same source

[@wennyhoang3009]

I like this topic and I cannot decide g7 or ca phe phố which one is better as well. So I bought both of them all the time. The ca phe phố is stronger, creamier than the G7, I got faster heart rate when I drink caphe phố on my empty stomach. But I highly recommended the special cup of Japan, easily to buy in Vietnam, that melts ice very slowly and doesn't get wet on the outside, perfect for enjoying your drinks at the room temperature.

[@Z2Hades]

S tier Editing for an S tier Video. Keep it up Chad!

[@phanthien1087]

Your video editor is definitely S-tier !

[@lindavo562]

my fav coffee in vn is the coconut slush coffee from cong cafe !! (also the boss might taste flat because vietnamese coffee uses robusta beans whereas abroad arabica beans are used for coffee aka more mellow in flavor and not as strong tasting!)

[@helendang6715]

Your choices in what to hold the coffee in each time is cracking me up😂

[@khuongphung1131]

Maybe you can try the coffee which is sold by the street vendors, u can see some " dì " (aunt - that's what we actually called them ) standing on the wayside, they are everywhere in this city with a small cabinet at the front. Their coffee's flavour has pretty difference cause thay add a little bit salt and that will balance with the overly sweet. To be honest, it tastes different from the others

[@TornadoHyenyaku]

"Ông bầu" is Mr. Boss. In this case specifically, it's referring to "ông bầu bóng đá", which is a Vietnamese term to call the owners of the soccer clubs.

[@longdang1119]

Trung Nguyen also has shops. You can come there to try. But they're very expensive

[@nguyenphan4333]

I like the fact that you make coffee in every containers possible 😂

[@yeschefwithchadkubanoff]

😁

[@heartsan4949]

Can you try singapore food invietnam? Recommended Singapore food is: Chicken Rice, Bak Ku Teh, Laksa (if u need more - Hokkien Mee, Nasi Lemak). I think it would be cool!

[@1234niza]

You should do part 2 because there are a lot more coffe chain in HCM. My favourite is Là Việt coffee

[@cixicres536]

I think "cốt" here is supposed to be something like "cốt lõi", the essence. Works for both the coffee and coconut milk mentioned

[@myhoangduong7013]

You can try Phe la coffee, it's so delicious!

[@ChubbyChoncc]

Would love to see an instant noodle tasting!

[@ChrissieSM]

Is it possible to get unsweetened coffee?

[@Wee-Ah-Boo]

5:49 that transistion was smoother than the coffee holy

[@VickieVikHtx]

Cafe Phố is my fav instant too bc of the aroma

[@mt4e7er]

Bro did you use hot water to mix with the powder coffee? From what I see it seems you use the water which is not warm enough and it definitely destroyed the taste of coffee

[@trungquang4076]

I wanna know that too. Shouldn't you boil them all first, before cooling?

[@Kimbup]

G7 has a special place in my heart. Cafe Pho is such a good second runner up for me. I wouldn't have tried it if our market wasn't giving it out as a free gift.

[@sazji]

Well this was fun! I’m with you on Highlands for in-house chain coffee; I liked it so much that I bought a kilo before I came home. (I also really liked their Tshirts but they couldn’t sell me one!) We can’t get their ground coffee in the US but recently I’ve seen their instant “3-in-one,” so I’ll try that! But I got the best coffee from the guy in a hole-in-the-wall shop across the street from where I stayed. :-) Phúc Long was one I tried early on out of curiosity but it was definitely 👎. I was told that they really made their name with tea rather than coffee. It was a combination of weird tasting and forgettable. (Meaning that I can’t really remember how exactly it was weird tasting… But it was.) I did like Coffee House, and it was conveniently close to where I stayed. Have you tried The Little Bean on Cao Thắng? The coffee was decent and the locale itself was really cool. they were creating a wonderful tropical garden on the rooftop; it was fun watching it expand over the month I was there, and I can’t wait to see it again soon. The only ground coffee we can get here is Trung Nguyen. It’s okay but I’m not a fan of the clearly artificial chocolate flavoring.

[@phugiaubui]

Highlands' in-store cà phê sữa đá is my favorite too.

[@haluuthanh4310]

Trung Nguyen Legend offers the best coffee among all brands, and I’m referring to the coffee served at their shop, not the instant kind. However, the overall best Vietnamese coffee experience comes from street coffee shops

[@BlookCraftCubing]

him literally drinking from random containers

[@quangvinh1153]

My favor instant coffee combines a park classic Trung Nguyen and a park G7 Trung Nguyen 3in 1. After 1 hours in cool freeze, it wil be the best.

[@tuanngo1282]

try cafe Trần Quang it the most popular instant cafe in the west side

[@nhannguyenhaithanh6069]

You should try Guta. It’s really good