At around 8pm, the couple Nguyen Hoang (40 years old) and Nguyen Thi Tuyet "work at full capacity" to serve diners who come to enjoy tofu pudding, jelly, white jelly, etc.

Tofu pudding is the best-selling item, and there are rarely any leftovers. On weekends, they even have to cook more while selling.

According to Mr. Hoang, the restaurant has been open for more than 5 years. The space is very small and narrow, just enough to put a counter. However, the number of customers every night is very crowded. Dozens of people line up to order, pay and sit on plastic chairs placed on the sidewalk.

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Diners line up to buy tofu pudding. Photo: Kim Ngan

Ms. Tuyet honestly said that making tofu is not a family tradition. A few years ago, she learned how to make it online, then she and her husband opened a business at home.

The shop opens from 5:30 pm to about 10:00 pm every day but is busiest around 8:00 pm.

The familiar scene in front of Mr. Hoang and Ms. Tuyet's tofu shop. Photo: Kim Ngan

The restaurant's menu includes tofu pudding, jelly, black pearl tofu, caramel, white jelly dessert,... Prices range from 10,000 - 30,000 VND.

"We don't have much experience or any special recipes. The important thing is that all the ingredients and dishes at my restaurant are homemade and made on the same day to be the freshest. In the morning I make caramel and jelly, and in the afternoon I cook tofu and tapioca pearls," said Ms. Tuyet.

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A bowl of soft, hot tofu pudding. Photo: Kim Ngan

Each bowl of tofu pudding is served piping hot, with a sweet syrup and a jasmine scent, reminiscent of the traditional tofu pudding flavor. The ivory-white, plump pieces of tofu pudding are soft, smooth, fragrant, and melt in your mouth.

Diners who like to eat cold tofu can order more ice.

In addition to tofu pudding, the shop also serves traditional style of black jelly and black jelly. The dark green jelly is cut into thin slices.

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Prices of dishes at the restaurant range from 10,000 - 30,000 VND. Photo: Kim Ngan

The two most popular dishes here are tofu pudding with jelly for 15,000 VND and tofu pudding with caramel and black pearls for 20,000 VND.

The dishes are commented to be quite filling compared to the price, delicious flavor with moderate sweetness.

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A full bowl of tofu pudding costs 15,000 VND. Photo: Kim Ngan

Lan Anh (24 years old, Hanoi ) is a regular customer of the restaurant. The female customer likes the traditional flavor of tofu pudding, with a hint of jasmine scent.

"The tofu is smooth and soft, the tapioca pearls are chewy and crispy, a harmonious combination. I'm not too impressed with the jelly and pandan jelly, but they're easy to eat," Lan Anh commented.

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Lan Anh (right) and her friend are regular customers of the restaurant. Photo: Kim Ngan

Mr. Thai's family (Hoan Kiem) was introduced to the restaurant by an acquaintance so they went to enjoy it. "The tofu pudding was still warm, with a sweet taste, reminding me of the taste of tofu pudding in the past, quite simple but delicious and easy to eat," Mr. Thai shared.

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Mr. Thai's family came to enjoy tofu pudding at the shop. Photo: Kim Ngan

The tofu shop has received many positive reviews on social media. The taste of the dishes is not outstanding, special but harmonious. The plus points of the shop are cheap prices, fast and enthusiastic service. Although having to queue, customers do not have to wait more than 10 minutes.

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