In the food review site TasteAtlas's ranking of Southeast Asia's best drinks, three Vietnamese coffees were selected for the top 10. Of the 62 drinks surveyed, c\u00e0 ph\u00ea s\u1eefa \u0111\u00e1 (iced milk coffee) ranked 3rd, black coffee 6th, and egg coffee also made the top 10\u2014once again demonstrating the presence of coffee powerhouse Vietnam.<\/p>\n
TasteAtlas, a food site that evaluates and introduces food cultures around the world, released a ranking of 62 representative drinks from the Southeast Asia region. Three coffees from Vietnam ranked in the top 10.<\/p>\n
The highest-rated wasC\u00e0 ph\u00ea s\u1eefa \u0111\u00e1<\/strong>, coming in 3rd overall. Vietnamese-grownRobusta<\/a>beans are dripped through a metal filter called a phin, then finished with condensed milk and ice. Its flavor\u2014rich bitterness in harmony with the sweetness of condensed milk and the refreshing chill of ice\u2014earned high marks.<\/p>\n Coming in 6th,Vietnamese-style black coffee (c\u00e0 ph\u00ea \u0111en)<\/strong>is a style that lets you enjoy the powerful bitterness and body of Robusta beans straight. It has little acidity and is characterized by a solid, satisfying drinkability.<\/p>\n And making the top 10 wasegg coffee (c\u00e0 ph\u00ea tr\u1ee9ng)<\/strong>, said to have been invented in 1946 byHanoi<\/a>bartender Nguyen Van Giang. Because milk was hard to come by at the time, he used egg yolk as a substitute\u2014that was the beginning. A meringue-like cream of egg yolk and condensed milk, whipped for about 10 minutes, is placed atop Robusta coffee. With a sweetness like tiramisu in exquisite harmony with the bitterness of coffee, it is now a standard part of Hanoi sightseeing.<\/p>\n The No. 1 spot went to Thailand's cha yen (Thai-style milk tea), and 2nd to Malaysia's Ipoh white coffee. Even outside the top 10, Vietnam was represented by lotus tea (12th) and s\u1eefa chua \u0111\u00e1 (frozen yogurt, 23rd) among others, showing the greatest diversity in Southeast Asia's drinks category.<\/p>\n In response to coverage by Vietnamese domestic media, local readers shared a range of voices.<\/p>\n For Japanese planning a trip to Vietnam, this ranking encourages a new way to enjoy the country: \"drink hopping.\" Here are the points worth keeping in mind.<\/p>\n Have c\u00e0 ph\u00ea s\u1eefa \u0111\u00e1 at a street caf\u00e9.<\/strong>You can drink it anywhere in Vietnam, but the local style is to sit on low stools at a street caf\u00e9 inHo Chi Minh City<\/a>city orDa Nang<\/a>. A cup costs around 20,000\u201330,000 VND (about 120\u2013180 yen), which is affordable. You can adjust the amount of condensed milk by shop or preference, so if you want it less sweet, say \"\u00edt s\u1eefa.\"<\/p>\n Have egg coffee in Hanoi's Old Quarter.<\/strong>Giang Cafe, the shop where it originated, is in Hanoi's Old Quarter and is still run by the founder's son. If you visit around 7 a.m., it's relatively empty. It's safer to avoid the 8:30\u201310 a.m. morning peak, when it gets crowded. Egg coffee is often served in a warm water-bath bowl, a touch designed to keep it from cooling.<\/p>\nVietnamese readers' reactions<\/h2>\n
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Impact and key points for Japanese tourists<\/h2>\n