Cafe Giảng

We tried the famous "Egg Coffee" in the old Cafe and was surprised how people enjoyed this type of coffee... Being a coffee-lover myself, this isn't for me. The atmosphere as well as the crowded seating space is not an ideal place for me, not to mention after drinking the "thickened-coffee" you would definitely crave for water.

Supposedly the original egg coffee and yet I have tasted better ones elsewhere. The coffee taste was strong which I liked but the egg cream didn't mix well with the coffee. Service was the bare minimum, no hello or goodbye, just waved to go upstairs. There are some nice pictures on the wall of what it used to be like but I feel that they could really take better advantage of the place. Stools are really really small so if you're quite tall or have knee/back issues, you won't last there very long. If I went back I'd try the iced egg coffee instead of the hot one.

The legend! The egg coffee is yummy, but my favorite was the coconut coffee! With the sprinkle of roasted coconut on top! I love the smokey smell and taste 🤤

Had to try a Vietnamese egg coffee from the origin itself but it's definitely NOT worth the hype. We tried the original and mixed egg coffees and honestly found very little difference between them. I must say the egg mix is extremely creamy and rich but the coffee itself was subpar. It was quite disappointing. I expected better coffee from such a renowned spot. There were lots of staff and they all seemed friendly with each other but they were not very professional, tugging things away from each other, pushing one another, etc. Although this was surely a friendly act between them, it's unsettling in such a tiny space and not at all professional.

The origin of egg coffee. Place a bit chaotic and disorganize. But this gave it an authentic feel of vietnam. We got the egg coffee and one with cocoa. I love the one with cocoa it added a layer of bitterness to the coffee. Egg coffee alone was a bit sweet. I also like that they serve your cup submerge in hot water to keep the coffee hot.

Wow, this place was so busy and we just managed to squeeze in before a bus load of tourists jumped in. Surprisingly our egg coffee's turned up quickly. If you're after a relaxing coffee, find another place. If you want the hustle and bustle of a Vietnamese coffee shop, you'll love it here.

MUST ORDER HOT EGG COFFEE! We had to come back twice. Tried both hot and ice egg coffee they are both creamy and thick. You cannot miss the hot egg coffee it is to die for.

Café Giang offers a unique take on coffee, but it didn’t quite live up to the hype for me. The famous egg coffee felt more like a basic 3-in-1 mix topped with a layer of whipped egg cream. While the texture of the egg foam was rich and frothy, the actual coffee underneath lacked the depth and flavor I was expecting from such a renowned spot. The process seemed simple, without the complexity that makes a great coffee experience memorable. The cafe itself has a nostalgic charm with its tucked-away location, and the staff are friendly enough. If you’re curious about trying Hanoi’s famous egg coffee, it’s worth a stop, but manage your expectations if you’re after something more than novelty.