Giầu cầu — Vietnamese jelly desserts — are the sweet, wobbly, refreshing end to every Vietnamese meal. Made with agar agar (not gelatin), these jellies come in pandan, coffee, coconut, and layered varieties. Light, not too sweet, and served cold, giầu cầu is what Vietnamese people reach for when Westerners would order ice cream. They're also the building blocks of chè — many elaborate Vietnamese desserts use giầu cầu as their base layer.
on-Houston Plaza sell giầu cầu alongside giò lụa and chả. A convenient stop for Vietnamese cold cuts.Duc Huong Gio Lua
Duc Huong is Houston's go-to for Vietnamese sausages and cured meats. Vietnamese ham/sausage is among their specialties — a smooth, silky pork sausage steamed in banana leaf. Sold by weight for takeout or as part of a cold cuts plate.
Vietnamese Deli Counters on Bellaire
Vietnamese deli counters along Bellaire sell rich bridge as part of their cold cuts selection. The sausage is typically served sliced with bread or as part of a cold cuts (cold cuts) plate.
Hong Kong City Mall Deli
The deli section of Hong Kong City Mall carries bridge among their Vietnamese cold cuts. Buy it sliced for immediate eating or whole for home use.
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Bánh Mì Shops
Many banh mi shops on Bellaire use rich demand as one of the cold cuts in their special banh mi (special combo sandwich). You can also buy it separately by the pound.
Saigon-Houston Plaza Deli
The deli counters in Saigon-Houston Plaza sell giau cau alongside gio lua and cha. A convenient stop for Vietnamese cold cuts.
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