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Egg coffee is a Vietnamese nationally acclaimed specialty made of egg yolks, sugar, condensed milk, and robusta coffee. This is a very popular drink in Hanoi, which can also be found in almost every coffee shop in other parts of Vietnam.

ORIGIN OF EGG COFFEE

The first egg coffee was born at Giang cafe, created by Mr. Nguyen Van Giang. This special drink was found when he worked as a bartender for the 5-star Sofitel Metropole Hanoi hotel. Back then, because of the lack of fresh milk for coffee, Mr. Giang used eggs as a substitute for milk. And from that experiment, egg coffee has become a specialty coffee that is still pleasing to the hearts of people to this day.

That rich coffee when combined with the rich egg flavor creates a very special flavor and is well received by many people. By mid-1946, Mr. Giang decided to quit his job and open his own coffee shop, building his own brand. Perhaps at that time, he did not expect the shop to achieve so much success. Since then, Hanoi egg coffee has not only become a culinary symbol of Hanoi but also spread throughout Vietnam and even the world.

With its characteristic flavor and unique brewing history, Hanoi egg coffee has created a strong wave spreading throughout the coffee-loving community. Egg cafes in Hanoi are not only a place to enjoy coffee but also a destination for guests who want to experience local culture and share memories of exciting experiences.

THE MAKING OF EGG COFFEE

Hanoi egg coffee is the perfect combination of the bitterness of coffee and the sweetness of egg yolks. The main ingredients of egg coffee include: Espresso, Arabica or Robusta coffee, egg yolks, sugar and condensed milk. The meticulous preparation process combined with these ingredients creates a cup of Hanoi egg coffee with an irresistible taste, leaving a deep impression right from the first time you enjoy it.

While traditional egg coffee requires ingredients like egg yolks, sugar, butter, condensed milk, and even cheese, some modern variations keep it simpler and more to the point. The key is to use egg yolks to complement the coffee without making the drink smell like an actual egg. This is often easier said than done.

To make a good cup of egg coffee, the egg yolks are whipped with milk and granulated sugar, and then mixed with boiling coffee. A brown color will immediately surface in the cup, along with an irresistible aroma. Egg coffee can be served hot or cold, and both variations will bring you some quite different experiences of paralleled delight.

SOME POPULAR VARIATIONS OF EGG COFFEE 

1 – Traditional Hanoi egg coffee

Traditional Hanoi egg coffee is a coffee with the typical flavor of specialty ingredients including coffee, sugar, egg yolks and condensed milk.

2 – Coconut egg coffee

Coconut egg coffee is a unique and creative version of traditional Hanoi egg coffee. By adding coconut milk with a rich aroma, this combination creates a new, special and attractive coffee experience.

3 – Burnt coconut egg coffee

Toasted coconut egg coffee is a blend of original coffee flavor, egg yolk and seductive coconut scent. Combining toasted coconut not only creates an extra rich and attractive flavor but also brings a very unique experience.

4 – Cocoa egg coffee

Cocoa egg coffee is also a flavor change from Hanoi egg coffee, a delicate combination of the bitter taste of coffee, the light sweetness of cocoa, condensed milk and egg yolk. This blend is suitable for those who are passionate about cocoa flavor and want to enjoy a special flavor.

Must-try coffee shop with egg coffee in Hanoi for tourists:

1/ Café Giảng – 39 Nguyễn Hữu Huân

2/ Café Đinh – 13 Đinh Tiên Hoàng

3/ NeoCafe – 93 Đào Tấn or 33 Lê Đại Hành

4/ Thọ Café – 117 Triệu Việt Vương

Source: NeoCafe, VinWonder