Going to Vietnam, what should I buy? 👀☕🍫🍹🇻🇳
A list of Vietnamese souvenirs you should definitely buy to take back to Thailand!
If you've been to Vietnam and still can't decide what to buy for friends, family, or just to keep for yourself, this post will definitely help!
☕ 1. Vietnamese Coffee
World-renowned, Vietnam is the world's second-largest coffee exporter. Vietnamese coffee has a strong, aromatic flavor and isn't too sour. It's often served as "Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk" or "Cà Phê Sữa đá."
✅ Recommended Brands:
• G7 (Trung Nguyen)
→ Best-selling 3-in-1 Coffee and Black Coffee instant sachets
→ Strong, yet easy-to-drink, aromatic, and has a unique Vietnamese aroma.
→ Available in several flavors, including less sweet and sugar-free.
• Trung Nguyen Legend
→ Premium brand with the aroma of fresh coffee. Available in beans, ground coffee, and instant coffee.
→ Beautifully packaged, perfect for gifts for elders.
• Mr. Viet
→ The highlight is the cool packaging design with clear graphics.
→ Available in ground coffee, beans, and instant coffee packets.
→ Perfect for the younger generation or as a gift for friends.
📍 Available at: Lotte Mart, Aeon, Winmart, Emart, MegaMart
🍫 2. Vietnamese Chocolate
While Vietnam may not be the first country to think of when it comes to chocolate, it actually grows high-quality cocoa. Especially in the southern region, such as Ben Tre.
✅ Recommended Brands:
• MAROU
→ A famous Vietnamese bean-to-bar chocolate brand.
→ 100% Vietnamese ingredients.
→ Rich flavors, available in dark 70%, 85%, coconut, ginger, and more.
→ Beautiful, golden packaging, perfect for a luxurious souvenir.
• Mr. Viet Chocolate
→ Chocolates with brightly packaged packaging and a lovely price.
→ Available in milk chocolate, hazelnut, and coconut flavors.
→ Smooth chocolate texture with just the right amount of sweetness.
• Alluvia Chocolate
→ A local brand that's won international awards.
→ Rich flavor with a real cocoa aroma. Available in various sizes.
📍Where to buy: Annam Gourmet, Aeon Mall, Winmart
🧀 3. Red Cow Cheese – Laughing Cow
• Smooth, fragrant, creamy, and slightly salty cheese cubes.
• Available in triangles, cream cheese, and wafer-shaped cheese.
• Can be eaten with crackers or spread on bread.
• Popular with both children and adults.
• Cheaper than in Thailand!
📍Available at: Winmart, Go!, 7-Eleven Vietnam
🍜 4. Vietnamese Instant Noodles
• Slightly milder flavor than Thai noodles, but with a distinctive aroma.
• Packed with ingredients, including dried beef and dried vegetables.
• Great for trying new dishes.
✅ Popular Flavors:
• Pho Bo
• Vietnamese Tom Yum
• Grilled Pork or BBQ Pork
• Crab Roe (comes with small egg cubes)
📍Available at: Major supermarkets
🥤 5. Teas and Herbal Drinks
✅ Recommended:
• Artichoke Tea (Atiso)
→ Helps with liver and digestive health
→ Available in tea bags and ready-to-drink
→ Aromatic, light flavor, easy to drink
• Lotus Tea
→ Mild flavor, similar to green tea, but with a unique aroma
→ Ideal as a healthy gift
📍Available at: Lotte Mart, Annam Gourmet, Emart
🧼 6. Vietnamese Miscellaneous Goods and Medicines
• Vietnamese Balm
→ Herbal, cool scent, available in many scents
→ Small tubes, easy to carry, ideal for gifts for the elderly
• Fever-reducing patches / heat patches
→ Easy to find, affordable, available at drugstores
• Herbal soaps / essential oils
→ Spa-style gifts, organic, good prices
🛍️ 7. Fashion / Craft Souvenirs
• Vietnamese Hand-Embroidered Cloth Bags
→ Floral, Mountain, and Folk Style Designs
→ Unique, locally beautiful handbags Wallets
• Handwoven silk/cotton scarves
→ Available at Dong Xuan Market or Night Market
→ Available in both modern and vintage designs
• Vietnamese conical hats
→ Cute items for taking photos or as souvenirs
→ Also available in miniature keychains
🍬 8. Traditional Vietnamese Snacks
• Salted Egg Lava Mooncakes (Bánh Trung Thu)
→ Fragrant, soft, with a oozing lava filling. Available in many flavors.
→ Recommended for the Mid-Autumn Festival (though some shops sell them year-round).
• Vietnamese Wafers
→ Crispy snacks coated in thin chocolate.
→ Available in large and small boxes, perfect for giving away.
• Vietnamese Herbal/Mint Candy
→ Slightly sweet, refreshing, cute designs.
📍 Recommended places to buy souvenirs in Vietnam:
• Aeon Mall – Large, well-stocked, and reasonably priced.
• Lotte Mart – Love it! Lots of food and supplies, including authentic Vietnamese brands.
• Emart / MegaMart / Go! / Winmart – General stores, easy to find.
• Annam Gourmet – Premium souvenirs Great for luxury shopping
• Bach Hoa Xanh – Similar to Vietnam's 7-11, but cheap
📌 Tips for buying souvenirs in Vietnam:
• Bring a little cash for shopping at the flea markets
• Bring a cloth bag or wheeled suitcase to carry your belongings
• If you're buying in large quantities, consider going to a large department store; prices are cheaper than duty-free shops
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