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    Salt Coffee

    Cà Phê Muối

    4.6₫25k-45kBest enjoyed slowly — stir the salted cream into the coffee or sip them together layer by layer for the full effect
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    Overview

    Hue's unique salted cream coffee — sweet, salty, and addictive

    Cà Phê Muối is a signature Hue invention — strong Vietnamese coffee topped with a thick salted cream foam made from condensed milk, fresh cream, and a pinch of salt. The contrast between bitter coffee below and the luscious salty-sweet cream on top is unlike anything else in Vietnam. Created in 2010 by Mr. Phong and Mrs. Hương at the original Cà Phê Muối shop, it quickly became one of the most talked-about Vietnamese coffee styles.
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    What's in it

    • vietnamese dark roast coffee
    • fresh cream
    • condensed milk
    • salt
    • hot water
    When to eat

    Best moments to enjoy it

    MorningAfternoon

    Best enjoyed slowly — stir the salted cream into the coffee or sip them together layer by layer for the full effect

    The story

    Origin & history

    Invented in 2010 by couple Ho Thi Thanh Huong and Tran Nguyen Huu Phong when they opened the first Cà Phê Muối shop in Hue. The recipe was a closely guarded secret for years before spreading across Vietnam and gaining international attention. It remains a proud Hue original.

    At the stall

    How to order & pay

    Ordering

    Order 'một cà phê muối' for one cup. Served hot or iced — ask for 'cà phê muối đá' for the iced version. Do not over-stir immediately; let the cream sit on top first.

    Paying

    Most Hue shops prefer cash or QR bank transfer. Carry small notes 20,000-50,000 VND.

    Good to know

    Allergens, nutrition & health

    Allergens

    Contains dairy; may contain caffeine. Not suitable for those with lactose intolerance.

    Nutrition & benefits

    Provides a strong caffeine kick with rich cream; moderate calorie content from condensed milk and cream

    Health notes

    Rich in fat and sugar from cream and condensed milk. Enjoy in moderation. Avoid late in the day if caffeine-sensitive.

    Where to eat it

    Best spots in Hue

    • Cà Phê Muối (Original)

      4.7

      10 Nguyễn Lương Bằng, Thuận Hóa, Hue

      Hours
      07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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    • Cà Phê Muối – 142 Đặng Thái Thân

      4.6

      142 Đặng Thái Thân, Phú Xuân, Hue

      Hours
      07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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    • N Salt Cafe Tran Phu

      Cà Phê Muối Huế 3

      4.7

      254 Trần Phú, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam

      Hours
      6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
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