#13 Budget-Friendly Milk Tea Spots in District 5 with 'Super Cool' Views - Mytour

Feeling the scorching heat on a summer day and running out of cash? Want to chill out and snap some pics with your besties? Mytour has got you covered with these 13 milk tea shops in District 5, guaranteed not to disappoint!

1. Koi Thé – The Garden Mall

• Address: GH 1.10, 190 Hồng Bàng, Ward 12, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Mon - Sun) and 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Thu)
• Hotline: 028 7309 6788
• Price range: 30,000đ – 60,000đ/person

Koi Thé is a milk tea brand that has been dominating the Southeast Asian market for the past few years. Originating from the holy land of milk tea, Taiwan, it can compete with other brands present in Vietnam such as Dingtea, Bobapop, or TocoToco. This milk tea shop in District 5 has a relatively small space with predominant colors of yellow, red, and black.

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The quality of drinks at this establishment leaves nothing to be desired. Koi Thé believes that only carefully selected tea leaves can impress even the most discerning palates from the first sip. They have chosen to brew tea in the traditional way to preserve the original flavor of the tea. You can also customize the sweetness level of your milk to your liking.

The milk tea is fragrant, sweet, and creamy, while the chewy pearls are delightful to munch on. Sitting in the air-conditioned room of the shop, ordering a cup of milk tea, and chatting with friends is pure joy!

Photo: @koithevietnam

The staff at the establishment are very friendly and enthusiastic. If you forget to bring cash when dining, you can also pay with Momo or VnPay! Located on the ground floor of The Garden Mall, you don't have to worry about parking. Clearly, Koi Thé is a must-visit spot if you're in District 5.

2. Gong cha – Timeless Brand of District 5 Milk Tea

• Address: 496 An Duong Vuong, Ward 4, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening Hours: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
• Hotline: 028 6685 6661
• Price Range: 50,000đ – 80,000đ per person

Gong Cha – symbolizing royal tea – is a District 5 milk tea shop bringing the taste of Taiwan. With a desire to provide the best service to customers, Gong Cha invests in both space and tea flavor. The shop is decorated in classic Indochina style. Wooden tables and chairs, mainly light brown in color, are adorned with many lights and ceramic pots.

Gong Cha also follows environmental trends, so it has replaced all plastic straws with sugarcane straws, which is also very suitable for the shop's decor. The space is perfect for work or gathering with friends for some photo-taking moments!

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The menu is diverse, including latte series, various milk teas, special Gongcha drinks... and a wide range of toppings for you to choose from for your drink. The oolong milk teas are fragrant and not too sweet, with creamy and rich milk. The pearls are chewy and not mushy. The jellies and puddings are soft, melting in your mouth when eaten. The flavors here are rated as better than other establishments by many.

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However, the prices here are quite high, starting at 50k per cup. But being able to sit in a clean space, with a classic view and air conditioning, this is a good choice for those fiery Saigon summer days, isn't it?

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3. Bobapop

• Address: 157C Nguyễn Trãi, Ward 2, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Hotline: 028 6261 0595
• Price range: 23,000đ – 48,000đ/ person

Continuing with another District 5 milk tea shop from Taiwan, Bobapop has set the goal of creating a style for Vietnamese youth. Bobapop Nguyễn Trãi is located outside the main road but still quite difficult to find. The space is quite small. The main colors are black and white. The shop also installs quite a few yellow lights. Bobapop is quite suitable for you to come for check-in and chat with friends.

All tea ingredients are imported from abroad. Each tea leaf is carefully selected and the milk tea is also prepared on the spot. The menu is very diverse, suitable for everyone. There are 6 main types of tea at Bobapop such as: Bubble Tea, Milk Tea, Special Tea, Girls' Tea, Bitter Melon Tea, and Fresh Tea. There are only 3 types of toppings: jelly 3k, tapioca pearls 5k, bubbles 10k. If you come here, you must try the bubble tea with tree leaf bubbles, it's both new and a best seller!

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Bobapop is highly praised for its enthusiastic and professional service attitude. The staff will always ask detailed questions about your order to best suit your taste. However, the shop does not have many promotion programs. So, if you want a discount, you can order online through the Now or Grabfood app.

4. Chago Tea & Café Saigon

• Address: 81 Nguyen Trai, Ward 2, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 11:59 PM
• Hotline: 0888768181
• Price range: 25,000đ – 50,000đ/ person

Chago Tea & Café Saigon is located on the left side if you go along Nguyen Trai Street - District 5. You can park your bike in front of the shop, but you should avoid riding because the parking space is quite small. The shop has multiple floors, with the ground floor being the largest. This District 5 bubble tea shop adds a few lanterns to its decor to provide customers with a check-in space when they come to drink tea. The main color tone of the shop is black, but it's a bit dim. So, if you want better 'instagrammable' photos, you should go in the evening. Additionally, the shop also has a cool rooftop view.

Photo: @chagoteacafesaigon

The tea cups are made of paper, with fancy flower prints, suitable for taking photos. The milk tea smells like tea but not too sweet, with a slightly less creamy taste and a cheap price. If you come here, you should try the compassion milk tea, moderately sweet, fragrant, with soft pudding and chewy pearls.

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5. Xing Fu Tang 

• Address: 229 Tran Binh Trong, Ward 3, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening hours: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
• Hotline: 0763926547
• Price range: 40,000đ – 70,000đ/ person

Xing Fu Tang is located on Tran Binh Trong Street, at the intersection with An Duong Vuong Street. The exterior space of the shop is quite eye-catching with prominent white tones. The area here is small, with only 1 ground floor and 1 mezzanine. The interior of the shop is where the real beauty lies.

The main color theme is white and is decorated with many lights that brighten up the space. All the tables and chairs are white plastic and have glass installed around them to make use of natural sunlight. In general, if you're looking to 'live the virtual life', this District 5 bubble tea shop is a fantastic choice!

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The menu offers a limited selection of items, but each one is of high quality. With the motto 'bringing happiness to everyone', Xing Fu Tang pays attention to every ingredient used for customer drinks. Each tea leaf is carefully selected, and the tea powder is freshly made on-site. The tea is fragrant, the milk is rich and creamy without being overly sweet, and the grass jelly is soft and chewy.

The best seller of the shop is the black sugar fresh milk with grass jelly. It has a mild sweetness and a delightful aroma. However, the creamy layer on top is quite rich, so if you prefer a lighter taste, you can ask the staff to remove the cream. The grass jelly topping receives high praise, so be sure to give it a try!

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For many, the prices here may seem a bit high compared to the average. However, the quality of the drinks, attentive service, and stunning space will make up for it all. So why not give it a try and experience it for yourself?

6. Dim Sum Tian Mi Mi 

• Address: 124 Le Hong Phong, Ward 3, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Hotline: 0773331668
• Price Range: 25,000 VND – 70,000 VND per person

The shop not only sells bubble tea but also snacks. With 2 floors, the space on the first floor is a bit small, but the second floor is perfect for taking photos. The decor follows a Chinese style with predominantly black and red colors. The combination of wooden tables and red sofa chairs brings a modern yet classic feel.

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When you come to Dim Sum Tian Mi Mi, you'll be amazed by the incredibly diverse menu. If you're just here for drinks, you can choose from: lemon black tea, taro milk tea, strawberry milk with grass jelly, oolong macchiato, matcha milk tea with pearls...

The bubble tea here carries the traditional flavor of Taiwan, very aromatic and creamy without being overly sweet, plus the mini pearls are chewy and delicious. The drink menu is very diverse, and the shop often has special promotions. If you want to have lunch or dinner here, you can order various dim sum items: steamed buns, BBQ pork buns, golden lava buns... or noodles or fried dishes. There are plenty of options to satisfy all the customers here.

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The staff at this establishment are incredibly enthusiastic and friendly toward customers. The parking area is spacious and can accommodate large groups. Overall, this is the most versatile bubble tea spot in District 5, perfect for eating, drinking, and comfortably posing for photos!

7. The Tea Garden

• Address: 3 Lê Hồng Phong, Ward 2, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening hours: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
• Hotline: 0916113711
• Price range: 14,000đ – 50,000đ per person

Photo: @theteagardenvietnam

The Tea Garden is a bubble tea and cafe located on the ground floor of the Phan Van Tri apartment complex. From the outside, the establishment is adorned with twinkling lights, making it easy to spot. Inside, the decor is eye-catching, featuring a blend of various bright colors. Numerous large and small potted plants are placed throughout the venue, creating a refreshing ambiance. The establishment also makes good use of natural sunlight, resulting in a spacious environment.

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The menu diversity here rivals that of larger establishments. With over 15 types of bubble tea including tieguanyin tea, caramel milk tea, chrysanthemum milk tea, rose milk tea, and 20 varieties of herbal and fruit teas such as red apple tea, oolong tea, and magnolia bark tea, along with a selection of coffees, you're sure to have a tough time deciding.

The bubble teas here have a mild sweetness but are wonderfully creamy. Every bite of the pudding is delightfully soft. Additionally, the venue offers crispy and chewy grass jelly toppings for your selection. You can also customize the ice level according to your preference.

8. Toco Toco 

• Address: 40 Tran Phu, Ward 4, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Hotline: 1900 636936
• Price Range: 28,000đ – 89,000đ per person

TocoToco is the first bubble tea brand to utilize Vietnamese agricultural products including green tea, tapioca starch, and fruit preserves...

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Oolong tea quartet is considered a delicacy for its immune-boosting, anti-cancer, and heart-healthy properties. As for the milk tea here, it's always creamy and fragrant with green tea flavor, chewy tapioca pearls, and super soft jelly. If you're here, you must try the Panda milk tea, the three brothers milk tea, and the royal pearl milk tea. These are the top 3 milk teas that the shop has never fallen out of the best-seller list.

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The decor of the shop is extremely luxurious. The main colors are black and light brown. The lighting system throughout the room makes the space very beautiful at night. Perhaps for many of you, TocoToco doesn't bring a special taste, but it will surely provide you with super cute photos!

9. R&B Tea Milk Tea

• Address: 121 Nguyen Trai, Ward 2, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM
• Hotline: 028 6680 7121
• Price range: 35,000đ – 70,000đ per person

R&B Tea is a District 5 milk tea shop located on Nguyen Trai Street, but it's quite hard to spot in the evening due to being obscured. From the outside, the shop doesn't have anything special, and the interior space is relatively small. R&B Tea has 2 floors. Despite its small and narrow space, the shop's decor is very modern with black and brown as the dominant colors.

Right at the entrance, there's a small area where you can check in with the 'green wall'. The shop is usually not too crowded. Therefore, this is a suitable place for studying or working.

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The drinks here are praised by many as delicious and healthy. The mildly sweet milk tea with a hint of richness, topped with salty cream and chewy pearls, is delightful. If you get the chance, you should also try the pudding and jelly because these two toppings are super soft and substantial. The shop also sells various fruit teas for those who prefer a lighter flavor profile.

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The service at the shop is very cute and enthusiastic. The air conditioning and wifi in the shop are both available but not too strong, so you should consider when you come. Additionally, R&B Tea often offers discount programs on various apps. You can go to the app and hunt for daily deals.

10. Tiger Sugar 

• Address: 57 Nguyen Van Cu, Ward 1, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Hotline: 0356 095 366
• Price Range: 29,000đ – 55,000đ/ person

This milk tea shop is located on Nguyen Van Cu Street. In the evening, there are many bright lights outside the door, so it's easy to find. The shop doesn't have ample parking space, so consider carpooling. The interior space of the shop is beautiful and bright. The tables and chairs are all light brown wood, and there are climbing plants on the walls, making it suitable for taking photos in the evening.

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The flavor of Tiger Sugar is not particularly unique. The tea is lightly fragrant, not overly sweet, and the milk is creamy. The toppings here are quite delicious, with pearls pre-soaked in sugar, sweet and chewy. The thin layer of cheese foam is not too heavy. The brown sugar boba here is very tasty and can rival the brown sugar fresh milk with pearls from The Alley.

11. Uncle Tea

• Address: 535 Nguyen Trai, Ward 7, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Hotline: 028 6261 0432
• Price Range: 25,000đ – 70,000đ/ person

The most avid bubble tea enthusiasts must not overlook the 'Uncle Tea' bubble tea brand. Uncle Tea is a relatively new bubble tea brand in Saigon. This brand also originates from Taiwan – the birthplace of various bubble tea types. Uncle Tea primarily targets take-away customers, hence the design of a sturdy cup and tall bottle shape for easy carrying.

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The menu of this establishment is quite diverse, featuring everything from traditional options like white pearl milk tea and matcha latte to KungFu tea, fat-reducing matcha, or red tea. The tea boasts a delightful aroma, rich with the scent of milk. When sipped, the lingering fragrance of the tea remains in the mouth. It's best enjoyed with either black pearls or white pearls. The toppings are chewy and satisfying.

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12. Tiên Hưởng Milk Tea (60A Tản Đà)

• Address: 60A Tản Đà, Ward 11, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening Hours: 8:15 AM – 11:00 PM
• Hotline: 028 3853 9199
• Price Range: 35,000đ – 70,000đ/ person

This is one of the most upscale bubble tea shops in District 5, boasting a luxurious ambiance. The focus here is on brightness, with numerous lights installed throughout the shop. The predominant decor colors are white and cream. The seating arrangements are tidy and organized. The shop is spacious, with multiple floors, each decorated in its own unique style. After visiting, you'll surely have some stunning photos to share!

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The drinks here receive high praise, with flavors that rival those of famous brands despite using simple ingredients. They go light on the ice to ensure you can fully appreciate the flavor of each tea. Tiên Hưởng's menu is diverse and budget-friendly. Their milk tea has a fragrant tea aroma, a light creamy taste, chewy pearls, and plenty of jelly. Tiên Hưởng milk tea is the hallmark of the shop, so if you're here, you must try it!

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13. Royal Tea 

• Address: 46-48 Nguyễn Trãi, Ward 3, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening hours: 09:00 – 23:00
• Hotline: 096 251 48 61
• Price range: 30,000đ – 70,000đ/ person

The Royal Tea brand is well-known to many. The shop has 2 floors, with the upper floor being an ideal space for studying and working, equipped with air conditioning and free wifi. The overall decor is beautiful, luxurious, and tranquil. Royal Tea is located near many schools, so it may be busier in the evenings.

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Royal's drinks are beyond discussion, from the freshness of the ingredients to the blending recipes, everything is delightful. That's why it's no wonder Royal Tea has so many branches in Vietnam. The milk tea is quite sweet, so you can ask the staff to reduce the sugar. They offer a variety of toppings, but the crispy pearls and black pearls are the best.

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So there you have it, Mytour has listed out for you 13 affordable bubble tea shops in District 5 with superb views! Hurry up and come here to enjoy to see if Mytour is right. Wishing you all will have many beautiful photos!

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