After cocktails and pho-flavored burgers that make people “crazy”, recently, another drink has also been added to this list, which is coffee.
Pho is one of the extremely familiar traditional dishes of Vietnamese people. Because of the unique flavor of pho, it becomes a source of inspiration for creating a number of unique dishes and drinks, such as pho-flavored cocktails, pho-flavored burgers,…
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Most recently, coffee is the next name to be added to this interesting culinary list. Although it has only appeared for a short time, pho-flavored coffee has attracted the attention of many diners.
It is known that pho-flavored coffee, also known as Pho Macchiato, is a drink created and currently only sold at Sonder Coffee Bar at alley 39 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi.
A signature drink Pho macchiato
Pho Macchiato is made from the main ingredients of coffee, fresh milk and special spices (also known as pho syrup). Many people are curious because coffee and pho are two sweet and salty dishes. If they are not related, how would they mix together? However, this combination brings an impressive flavor to the familiar drink.
A cup of this beverage consists of a layer of salty cream on top, followed by coffee and at the bottom is pho flavor. The layer of salty cream is smooth and fragrant, sprinkled with a little red pepper to help the coffee smell, harmonizing with the taste of the pho below.
Positive feedbacks from coffee-lovers
Some people who have enjoyed Pho Macchiato commented that when they sip their lips. Then they can immediately recognize the characteristic flavors from anise, cinnamon,… in a normal bowl of pho. However, the barista will adjust the amount just enough so that the pho flavor is light, not too strong, and does not overwhelm the coffee flavor.
However, the taste of pho is only apparent when the coffee cup is still hot. After about 30 minutes, the drink cools down and the pho taste fades, the remaining flavor is almost the same as a normal cup of milk coffee.
Unique matching tradition
Not as eye-catchingly decorated as the pho-flavored cocktail, the pho-flavored coffee is placed in a small, quite simple ceramic cup. A typical Vietnamese dish could not be more suitable when placed in a container made of ceramic – a very purely Vietnamese material. Free street food tour Hanoi is not just local food but exciting stories along with that.
Therefore, in addition to enjoying a drink that is both familiar and strange. Diners can also feel the traditional culture of the nation spreading around them.
A special experience
T.H.D wrote: “The initial feeling is that when the coffee is hot, it really smells like pho. The coffee flavor when mixed with this flavor brings a rich, refreshing feeling. However, only after 20 – 30 minutes when Cold coffee tastes just like any other cup of cream coffee.” Hanoi street food tour could bring you to explore the hidden alleys and taste the footprint cuisine here.
“The flavor is hard to describe but is very suitable for people who don’t drink coffee like me. It has the aroma of ingredients that people often use to make pho broth. The rich taste of salty cream combined with the richness of coffee,” a diner shared.
Conclusion
Not only does it attract diners with its “trump card” – pho-flavored coffee. But the restaurant also impresses with its beautifully decorated space. Coming here, you can check-in comfortably with sparkling “virtual living” corners.
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