6 Egg Coffee Experiences in Ho Chi Minh City to Build a Morning Around

1.Egg coffee & Course on 4 traditional types of Viet coffee

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 487 reviews · from $18Our pick

Make egg, condensed milk, sea salt, and coconut coffees with a barista such as Sarah, Ann, An, or Anna. You’ll learn Vietnam’s coffee story, practice traditional drip brewing, taste all four styles, and take home useful recipes. Expect strong caffeine and a small, hands-on class.

“The coffee making course was super informative, and made really fun and interesting for us! we had everything we needed to have a relaxing time, and the coffee was great as well!”

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2.Decadent Vietnamese “Egg Coffee” Workshop in Hồ Chí Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $20Top rated

At Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space in central Hồ Chí Minh City, you’ll learn the story and technique behind Vietnamese egg coffee. Guides such as Ngoc, Quan, Joey, An, Noah, and Vi lead a hands-on class using phin coffee, whipped egg cream, and raw coffee blossom honey.

“Vi was a great instructor. Made the experience enjoyable learning about the history as well the art to making this coffee. Recommended worth the price!”

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3.Techniques & Secrets Behind the Famed Vietnamese Egg Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 1h 30m · from $20

At Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space, an English or Vietnamese-speaking guide such as NY, Julia, Giao, or Vĩ shows you how to brew phin coffee and make its honey-sweetened egg cream topping. In 60 to 90 minutes, you taste the finished drink, cocoa-coated cashews, and learn why egg coffee matters in Việt Nam.

“It was very interesting and tasty. Coffe was good and the guide was really a good story teller”

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4.1 hour Egg Coffee Cooking Class with Snack and Local Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $15Best value

At Hai’s Restaurant in District 1, you’ll learn the story of Vietnamese egg coffee, watch a decorated sample, then whip up your own cup with step-by-step help. The one-hour class is capped at 15 people, includes coffee, ingredients, and a spring roll, and lets you adjust the sweetness.

“It’s great fun and a quick and easy experience in Ho Chi Mhin city. The team who looked after us spoke great English and made it good fun. The coffee itself is an “acquired taste” but don’t let that put you off!”

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5.Vietnam Flavour: Market-to-Table & The Art of Egg Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $45

Meet near Ben Thanh Market for a market visit, then cook three Vietnamese dishes at a quiet garden kitchen with an expert chef such as Thao. You will work at your own station, sample local ingredients, prepare a changing menu, make Vietnamese coffee, and finish with an egg coffee session.

“I had a really fun time being taken round the market, learning about local history ingredients I have never seen before and then go back to cook 4 amazing local dishes. 2 tips, wear something that covers your legs (mosquitoes) and make sure that you are hungry. My host/chef was an amazing, kind and helpful woman and I even got a go on her scooter! Definitely worth it 10/10 experience.”

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6.HCM: Egg Coffee Class with local Instructor & Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 1 hour · from $15

Join a one-hour small-group egg coffee class in central Ho Chi Minh City. Your English or Vietnamese-speaking instructor supplies the ingredients, explains the drink’s story, guides you through each step, and helps you decorate your own cup. A welcome drink and snack are included.

“Es war ein herzlicher Empfang, ich habe mich von Anfang an sehr wohl gefühlt. Es gab eine Einführung zur geschichtlichen Entstehung des Egg Coffee mit anschließender Erklärung der Herstellung und Vorführung. Im Anschluss durfte ich den Egg Coffee eigenständig herstellen. Alles in allem eine tolle Erfahrung.”

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