Nước mía — freshly pressed sugarcane juice — is a Vietnamese street drink staple on Stockton Boulevard. The best spots press the cane fresh to order, serving it ice-cold with optional kalamansi or coconut water. After a bánh mì, nothing hits quite like a glass of nước mía.
Huong Lan Sandwiches top-pick
Mon-Sun 8AM-6PM
Huong Lan presses nuoc mia fresh to order using a sugarcane press. Sweet, grassy, and refreshing — exactly what you want after a banh mi. They also offer variations with kalamansi or coconut water. A Stockton Blvd institution for Vietnamese drinks.
Bon Mua Vietnamese Restaurant best-value
Mon-Sun 9AM-9PM
Bon Muas nuoc mia is freshly pressed and reliably good. The sweetness is balanced, and the portions are generous. The perfect complement to their savory dishes, and they will customize with kalamansi if you ask.
Tebby Boba & Desserts hidden-gem
Mon-Sun 10AM-8PM
Tebby Boba offers nuoc mia alongside their boba and smoothie menu. Freshly pressed and served ice-cold. Convenient when you are already in the 6835 Stockton Blvd plaza complex.