Three streets Huynh Thuc Khang, Ngo Duc Ke and Ho Tung Mau (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City) are located next to Nguyen Hue pedestrian street known as "milk tea street". Each street is just over a hundred meters, but dozens of milk tea shops are close together. Every brand has it so diners can easily choose.
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Many milk tea shops are located close together on Huynh Thuc Khang Street (District 1). |
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This area has many brands such as: Koi Thé, Sharetea, Katinat, Phuc Long, Gongcha, Heekcaa, Royal Tea, Chicha San Chen... After the Covid-19 epidemic, the business situation of milk tea shops has prospered. The shops welcome hundreds of customers every day, mainly young people and tourists.
An employee of Phuc Long Coffee & Tea shop (Ngo Duc Ke street, District 1) said that milk tea is one of the drinks chosen by many diners when coming to the shop. Many people also choose the bar as a place to gather with friends because of the spacious space and diverse drinks. Each cup of milk tea here costs from 35.000 to 50.000 VND.
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Nguyen Hue Street (District 1) also has many brands of milk tea |
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Thuy Nga (21 years old, living in District 1) said: "I rent an apartment near the pedestrian street, so I often go to milk tea shops around this area to study and meet friends".
Phan Xich Long Street (Phu Nhuan District) is nearly 1km long. According to PV's observations, along this road, there are about 15 milk tea shops "growing" close to many brands such as Gongcha, The Alley, Xing Fu Tang, Bobapop, Katinat, Chuk Chuk, Koi Thé, Tocotoco, Comebuy, Hokkaido... This shop is about 3-4 blocks away from the other.
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A milk tea shop with large space at the corner of Nguyen Hue and Ngo Duc Ke streets (District 1) |
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Reporter entered Xing Fu Tang milk tea shop at about 10 am, the number of customers was not too crowded. The price of milk tea here ranges from 45.000 to 70.000 VND/cup. Traditional pearl milk tea costs 60.000 VND for medium size, 65.000 VND for large size. The accompanying topping costs 10.000 VND/piece.
“The time when guests come to drink milk tea is the most in the evening. During the day or at noon, customers tend to buy takeout or order via mobile applications. Black sugar pearl fresh milk and black sugar pearl traditional milk tea are the two best-selling dishes, "said the female employee of the shop.
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Diverse menu of a milk tea shop on Phan Xich Long street (Phu Nhuan district) |
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"Milk tea street" around Nguyen Hue pedestrian street is a rendezvous for many young people |
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At Tocotoco milk tea shop on Phan Xich Long street, the price per cup of milk tea ranges from 32.000 to 56.000 VND. Royal pearl milk tea, tiger sugar pearl fresh milk, panda milk tea, oolong milk tea, jasmine flavored green milk tea, happy milk tea... all kinds listed on the shop's menu. According to the shop's staff, royal pearl milk tea and tiger sugar pearl fresh milk are the two most popular dishes. Guests who want to eat more pearls, red beans or jelly will pay an additional 8.000 VND.
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Tocotoco milk tea shop is the choice of many young people |
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“Saturday and Sunday are more crowded than weekdays. On a normal day at noon, many companies and office workers book through the app. If the app has many promotions, customers buy a lot. Our brand is aimed at customers whose age range is from middle school students – about 2 years old,” said the female employee.
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Group of young people drinking milk tea, chatting together |
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