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Egg coffee is a renowned beverage nationwide originating from Hanoi. While it's a common knowledge, perhaps you didn't know that Cafe Giang in Hanoi is the birthplace of this beloved drink. Let's delve into the 70-year-old story of the famous Giang brand!
The famous quartet once thrived in the heart of Hanoi: Nhan, Nhi, Di, and Giang.
Nhan's Coffee
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Nhan's Cafe was established in 1946, born from the visionary minds of Mr. Nguyen Van Thi and his two companions, known as Mr. The and Mr. Nhan. Together, they meticulously researched coffee brewing methods, from selecting ingredients to hand-roasting and grinding. Ultimately, they birthed a collective brand, unified under the name Nhan.
Although founded by 3 individuals, it was only Mr. Thi and his wife, Mrs. Ky, who directly explored, crafted, and managed the business.
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Today, Nhan's Cafe has evolved into a production and supply company, providing coffee to restaurants and supermarkets. It's no longer just about running coffee shops as before.
In Hanoi, there are nearly 10 cafes bearing the brand 'Nhan'. All of them are opened by the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Mr. Thi and Mrs. Ky in locations such as Hang Hanh, Lang Ha, Nguyen Thai Hoc, De La Thanh street, and more.
Nhii's Cafe
Nhii's Cafe is part of the famous quartet of cafes that thrived in Hanoi, established over half a century ago. The cafe is located at the beginning of Hang Ca street, adjacent to the intersection of Hang Luoc, Hang Ca, and Ngo Gach alleys.
Today, the shop still lacks signage, expansion, and remains extremely limited. However, it used to be one of the busiest coffee shops in Hanoi.
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The special feature of the shop is that the coffee is stored in porcelain pots, poured into small cups, then added sugar or milk and whipped into foam with an egg beater. The roasting and grinding method is also very elaborate, giving the cafe its distinctive and easy-to-drink aroma.
Through all the ups and downs, Nhii's Coffee still retains its original charm, without any changes or expansion into a chain of stores.
Di's Coffee
Di's Cafe is now just a memory for those who love Hanoi's coffee. It's unclear why Di's Coffee disappeared after once being famous. It could be that the descendants of the owner didn't continue the coffee business. Di's Coffee's disappearance is a great loss for the people of Hanoi and diners in general. Di's Coffee now only exists in stories told.
Giang's Coffee
Coffee enthusiasts in Hanoi are no strangers to Giang's Egg Coffee in Hanoi. It's known that Mr. Nguyen Van Giang was a bartender at the Metropole Hotel. After successfully creating egg coffee, he opened the first Giang's shop in 1946.
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Giang's Egg Coffee in Hanoi is praised for its authentic flavor and is sought after by many tourists to indulge in. This beverage is considered the capital's coffee specialty. Despite changing locations twice, the preparation method and ingredients of the egg coffee dish have remained almost unchanged since the early days. With key ingredients such as: egg yolk, pure coffee powder, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and cheese.
Today, there are many new brands emerging, taking over the once famous quartet of cafes like NeoCafe, Phuc Long Coffee & Tea, The Coffee House... You should enjoy and feel how the taste of coffee has evolved over time!
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The Story of a 70-Year-Old Brand - Giang's Egg Coffee in Hanoi
Giang's Egg Coffee in Hanoi is an unmissable destination on the capital's culinary map. The cafe's egg coffee was chosen as the beverage for the 2019 US-North Korea Summit.
The current owner of Giang's Cafe is Mr. Nguyen Chi Hoa. From 1946 to the present, the small house at 39 Nguyen Huu Huan, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi seems to have become an unmissable destination for tourists when they set foot in the capital.
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Moreover, the fame of Giang's Egg Coffee in Hanoi reached its peak when it was chosen as the ceremonial drink during the 2019 US-North Korea Summit.
Why would a small coffee shop with simple decor be so popular and renowned for nearly 100 years? Let's explore the story behind the 'Giang' brand together!
70 years of unchanged flavor
Egg coffee was created by Mr. Nguyen Van Giang (the founder of Giang's Cafe in 1946). Before opening the cafe, Mr. Giang was a bartender at a 5-star hotel called the Metropole. Due to a shortage of fresh milk, he conceived the idea of using eggs for brewing. Thus, the rich coffee combined with creamy eggs gave birth to the renowned egg coffee. In 1946, he decided to quit his job at the hotel and open his own cafe with his unique egg coffee.
For over 70 years, the taste of Giang's Egg Coffee in Hanoi has remained unchanged. Guests will surely never forget the distinctive flavor of egg coffee when enjoying it at the cafe. A cup of frothy and aromatic egg coffee is always ready to serve our esteemed customers.
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With just one sip, the creamy taste of the egg blended with the sweet flavor of condensed milk immediately tantalizes the palate. Then comes the lingering bitterness of premium coffee like the final crescendo that makes every diner sigh with delight and enchantment.
Alongside the flavor of egg coffee, the ambiance of the cafe remains unchanged despite the relentless flow of time. Inside, the cafe is a completely different world from the hustle and bustle outside. The cafe is adorned with lush greenery, vintage photographs, an over 80-year-old clock, and weathered wooden tables and chairs.
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Some customers come to Giang's simply to rediscover the nostalgia of old Hanoi within this vintage space. Or simply to savor the famous egg coffee in the land of the Capital.
No need for flashy PR, just do it well, and customers will come on their own
It's a remarkable fact that Giang's Cafe, from its inception to the present, has never needed advertising or flashy PR. Yet, the cafe is always bustling with customers. Even though egg coffee is now widely available on menus across the country, Giang's still leaves a deep impression on the minds of Hanoians and travelers alike.
In the past, when technology was not yet advanced, making egg coffee required manual egg beating by the bartender. It took a lot of time, and the consistency and fluffiness of the eggs couldn't match using a machine. Therefore, back then, Giang's only served hot egg coffee.
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Anyone who visits Giang's and doesn't try egg coffee is truly missing out. To cater to customers' tastes, Mr. Nguyen Chi Hoa, the current owner, has innovated with various other drinks such as iced egg coffee, egg chocolate, egg beer, matcha egg, green bean egg...
He jokingly adds: 'Whatever you kids like, I'll add it in, but it has to make sense. Recently, someone said adding eggs to Coca-Cola makes it taste as good as beer. So, I added another new item: Coca-Cola egg.' Although the menu changes over the years, the traditional flavor remains unchanged.
Mr. Nguyen Chi Hoa also believes that the value of a cup of coffee does not lie in how much money one pays, but rather in the satisfaction of the drinker.
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After more than 70 years, anyone who has visited Giang's and tried any type of drink will always remember and want to come back here many times.
Mr. Cafe has never forgotten the taste of Giang's Egg Coffee in Hanoi, even though he has enjoyed this type of drink in many places. Are you curious about the taste of Giang's egg coffee? You must try it once! You will never forget it, and you may even become a regular customer. Don't forget to follow our blog to get more useful information about coffee!
Posted by: Nguyen Tuan
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