New York City's Vietnamese drink scene extends beyond cà phê sữa đá. Bambu in Chinatown and Le Phin in the East Village offer the full range of Vietnamese beverages from fruit smoothies to sugarcane juice.
Bambu top-pick
Bambu is a Vietnamese dessert and drink chain in Chinatown that serves the full range of Vietnamese beverages. Their menu includes sugarcane juice, fruit smoothies in avocado, durian, mango, and jackfruit flavors, plus various dessert drinks. A one-stop shop for Vietnamese drinks.
Le Phin best-value
A dedicated Vietnamese coffee shop that also serves Vietnamese-style smoothies and specialty drinks. Their menu includes egg coffee, iced milk coffee, and fruit smoothies made with condensed milk.
Pho Vietnam 87 hidden-gem
A classic Chinatown Vietnamese restaurant known for their drink menu including lemonade (sweet or salty), soda with egg yolk and condensed milk, and jackfruit or avocado milkshakes. A great spot for traditional Vietnamese beverages.
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