Sinh Tố

Sinh tố — Vietnamese fruit smoothies — are the sweet, creamy drinks that round out every Vietnamese meal. Unlike Western smoothies that trend health-conscious, Vietnamese sinh tố is unapologetically indulgent: fresh fruit blended with sweetened condensed milk and ice until thick and creamy. The star is sinh tố bơ (avocado smoothie), a paradoxically delicious drink where the buttery richness of avocado meets the caramel sweetness of condensed milk. Other classics include sinh tố xoài (mango), sinh tố sầu riêng (durian), sinh tố mãng cầu (soursop), and sinh tố mít (jackfruit). In Boston, the best sinh tố are found at Vietnamese bakeries, cafes, and restaurants in Dorchester and Chinatown.