Chè mè đen — Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

Update 2023 March 17 20k vnd per serving now

...still the Best place to hang Out to eat and sing

Must ask the musician owner to play a few numbers for you to sing along...

Previous review

Authentic Cantonese 芝麻糊 - Chè Mè Đen - Black Sesame desert

Quality comparable to Hong Kong, Guangzhou; better than District 5 Chinatown in HCMC, Hanoi and Haiphong

The only 芝麻糊 in the world that you can decide its level of sweetness.....

Must try Sesame Pudding - Flan Mè Đen....Yummy cold... A house speculaty, I have not seen this pudding anywhere else inside and outside of Việtnam

Pricing - value for money - only 15k VND per serving

Great location - it is in the center of food hub in District 1; walking distance to Bến Thành Market, Biteco....

Friendly owner...fluent in English Cantonese Mandarin Việtnamese

Eat there fresh Take home eat cold Take home eat hot..dilute with small amount of water.. 1 minute microwave

NOT in Grab Food 🙄🤔 May in other food...

Came here (almost) everyday when I visited my hometown 🇻🇳 . I just stumbled upon it by walking. Caught by the interiors, ate the first thing came in the menu and the sign, did not expect anything on the food to be honest. Next thing I know I was there everyday . The Sesame soup (Che me den) was different. I slept like a baby after I ate it everyday in the evening. Another thing, the owner talked to me everyday and played piano while I was there chilling. He had a talent for playing any songs he knows without reading 📖. Next thing I know I was there enjoying his music vibe. However the Che Me Den was a hightlight, I could not not have it when I am in Saigon. There were more options but I was so loyal to the Che me den that I did not dare try...

I absolutely love the atmosphere here—it’s truly one of a kind! The owner, who happens to be a music writer for orchestras, has created a space that feels both artistic and relaxing. The decor is incredible, with Samurai armors displayed throughout, adding a unique and immersive vibe. It’s the perfect spot to sit back, unwind, and enjoy the ambiance.

I always come here for the best local me đen, and they never disappoint. Me đen is already hard to find, but this place makes it perfectly every time—rich, flavorful, and just the right balance of sweetness and bitterness. It’s become my go-to spot not just for the drinks, but for the experience. Highly recommend checking it out if you’re...