Chè is a traditional sweet beloved throughout Vietnam. Combining beans, taro, jelly, tapioca, and fruit with coconut milk or sweet syrup, it’s something like a “Vietnamese version of a sweet dessert soup.” Chè Xỉ is introduced here as a shop where you can enjoy exactly this kind of chè.
A Loaded “Vietnamese Sweet Soup”
The appeal of chè is above all the sheer variety of combinations. Mung beans and red beans, chewy rice-flour balls, wobbly jellies and agar, all rounded out with coconut milk — a single bowl packs in a range of textures. It comes both warm and cold, and in hot Da Nang the iced version is the popular choice.
A Snack for a Hot City
The sweetness is gentle overall, making it perfect as a snack or dessert between walks. Recommended for anyone who wants to experience a homely Vietnamese sweet.
A Note Before You Go
Part of the fun is that the mix of ingredients differs a little from shop to shop. Pick the bowl that catches your eye.
Personally, I feel chè — with so many textures to enjoy at once — is irresistible for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Note: the exact spelling of this shop’s name may vary.