# Chè: Vietnam's sweet soups and puddings

> Chè is the name for Vietnam’s many sweet soups and puddings: beans, jellies, taro, lotus seeds, fruit and coconut milk, served warm or over crushed ice. A cup usually costs 15,000–35,000 VND. Order with “Cho tôi một ly chè”, and try chè ba màu (three-colour chè) first.

- URL: https://eatgreenvietnam.com/guides/che-vietnamese-dessert
- Region: South Vietnam · City: Saigon
- Published: 2026-09-29 · Last updated: 2026-09-30
- By: the Eat Green Vietnam team (https://eatgreenvietnam.com/about)

There are dozens of kinds of chè, and every stall has its own line-up. The fun is in pointing and trying.

## At a glance

- **What it is:** Sweet soups and puddings made with beans, jellies, sticky rice, taro, fruit and coconut milk.
- **Where:** Dessert stalls, markets and cafés all over Vietnam; Saigon has some of the widest choice.
- **Typical price:** Around 15,000–35,000 VND a cup or bowl.
- **Eat green:** Eat it at the stall in a glass or bowl. Takeaway chè comes in plastic cups with a lid, a spoon and a bag.

## How to order

> “Cho tôi một ly chè ba màu.”

One glass of three-colour chè. Other favourites: **chè bà ba** (coconut with taro and cassava), **chè đậu xanh** (mung bean) and **chè thái** (fruit and jelly).

## Hot or cold?

Some chè is served warm, especially in cooler months; many are served with crushed ice in the heat. Stir everything together before eating.

## When to go

Afternoon and evening. Chè stalls are busiest after school and after dinner.

## Questions travellers ask

### What is chè?

A family of Vietnamese sweet soups and puddings, served hot or cold.

### How much is chè?

Around 15,000–35,000 VND a cup.

### What is chè ba màu?

Three-colour chè: layers of beans, green jelly and coconut milk over ice.

### Is chè vegan?

Many kinds are made only from beans, sugar and coconut milk, but some use gelatine or condensed milk – ask if unsure.

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