Since I was in Vietnam Town on a warm weekday afternoon, I was craving a Vietnamese drink or dessert to cool me down. I remembered Hien Khanh Dakao opened recently and decided to stop by. The inside of the shop is small, though the seating arrangement inside looked roomy with bar seating against the window, tables, and even a bench. The decor and ambiance were very floral and inviting as well. The shop was completely empty when I arrived aside from a lady behind the counter who appeared to be eager to take my order. Since soursop is somewhat hard to find on a menu anywhere, I decided to order the Soursop Snowhite under blended drinks (I'm not sure if the misspelling was intentional or not). This was one of the two most expensive items on the menu and came out to $10.95 after tax, which is quite pricey for a simple smoothie without anything added to make the price justifiable. My drink was ready in about five minutes. If I had to guess, the cup size used was 16 oz with overflow in the cap. The drink had the soursop flavor I was hoping for and the texture was thick, but fortunately not overly thick that it was hard to suck out of a straw. However, I only noticed smalls bits of soursop as if only a small amount of real fruit was used and the rest of the flavoring was artificial or filler. For $10.95 I was definitely expecting more in terms of quality and I felt ripped off getting this smoothie. Perhaps I should've played it safe and ordered a che dessert or one of their special drinks. I'm not sure if Hien Khanh Dakao gets busy during peak dining hours or on weekends, but I could see why I was the only customer during the time of my visit. I think I would've had a better experience if the pricing was not much higher than drinks from other businesses in Vietnam Town. I think I'll purchase a drink from one of the many other competing drink spots the next time I'm in the area. read more

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I recently visited Hien Khanh Dakao after eating dinner in the Vietnam Town plaza. I was really craving something refreshing and sweet, so we decided to go here for the first time! Upon first glance at the menu, it really reminded me of Bambu haha. I was debating back and forth on a few drinks. Eventually the cashier recommended the Longan Jelly Delight, so I went with that! This drink consists of longan, grass jelly, pandan jelly, basil seeds, coconut meat, and coconut juice. They did not skimp on the toppings at all and the jelly here was sooo soft! Compared to bambu (they have a similar drink to this), I'd say this is a lot less sweet, which I prefer! Not too much seating though, so we just grabbed it to go :) Overall, I had a good experience here. If I was having dinner in Vietnam Town, I'd grab this again for dessert! read more

Hien Khanh Dakao - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Really great Vietnamese dessert place. I ordered the Longan Jelly Delight, and a pandan waffle. The longan drink came with basil seeds, grass jelly, longan fruit, lychee jelly strips, and pandan jelly. It was a good size, but I wish it was a little sweeter. The pandan waffle was perfect, it had a mochi texture and it was so crispy! It went so well with a lightly sweet coconut cream sauce. read more

Hien Khanh Dakao - Longan Jelly Delight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Stopped by Hien Khanh Dakao after a satisfying cơm tấm dinner nearby. We were craving something refreshing, and chè was the perfect Vietnamese dessert to end the night. Service was fairly quick for a Sunday evening. - Mashed Avocado with Jellies -- fresh avocado with green pandan jelly, red and dark jellies, and coconut milk. While I'm usually a fan of avocado-based desserts, this one wasn't quite cold enough for my taste. There was some ice, but not enough to fully chill the drink. The avocado pieces were large and more chunky than mashed. That said, the jellies at the bottom added a nice texture and worked well with the creamy coconut milk There are a few tables inside, and we saw a larger group enjoying their chè while catching up. The space is cozy but thoughtfully decorated with floral touches and warm wood accents, giving it a clean, modern feel. Overall, a relaxing spot to grab Vietnamese desserts. I might skip the avocado next time, but I'm definitely curious to try their piña colada or strawberry princess smoothies on my next visit. read more

Hien Khanh Dakao - D7 - Mashed Avocado with Jellies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Craving Che so we stopped by here. There was only one employee working on a Tuesday night around 7:30pm. God we ordered s4. Total came out to be $9.24 with tips. The drink is supposed to be $7.25. We ordered at 7:41 pm and our drink came out at 7:55. It's a bit slow bc there was only 1 order ahead of ours but I think it's because there was only 1 employee that's why it took a while. It made me so anxious bc my infant is crying in the car with my husband bc mommy had to get this to void the craving. The spot is cute and there are parking in the front. Our drink is 25% sweet and less ice. Thank god it was good bc that was a long wait. read more

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This little after dinner dessert place is thumbs up. Couple of friends and i came near closing time to get something sweet. It's a small inside space, but had a few tables and chairs. They also had sitting space outdoors. The cashier and the rest of the team were helpful. Since it was my first time there, they were able to make suggestions. They never once rushed us out, just did what they needed to do inorder to leave on time. Good evening spot to get come drinks and chè. read more

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I've been craving vietnamese desserts for a long time so I have been waiting for the day I could come here! I got the D1 Special rainbow / che dac biet with less ice and 0% sugar. Don't worry, it is still sweet! Especially since it was so hot today as soon as I took the first sip it tasted like the best thing in the world. There are several small tables so you can definitely sit there and hang out. The lady at the counter was also very patient and friendly! Can't wait to come back read more

Hien Khanh Dakao - D1 special rainbow Che dac biet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Stopped by Hien Khanh Dakao and had a great experience. The drinks were refreshing and delicious, and the service was quick and welcoming. Everything felt smooth and efficient--would come back again. read more

Hien Khanh Dakao - Passion fruit tea, soursop, cold desert, Sam duong - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

A newly added dessert drink spot in Vietnam Town, so of course I had to check it out. It's a small corner location with limited seating, but you can place your order either at the self-service kiosk or directly with the staff up front. Be sure to double-check your sweetness level when ordering. We asked for 75% sweetness but received 25% instead.. and didn't realize until taking off. Not sure if it was a mix-up or miscommunication with the staff. The drinks looked super appealing when they came out, but unfortunately, the taste didn't quite match the presentation. I'd still be open to coming back to give it another shot, making sure to clearly confirm my sweetness preference next time. read more

Hien Khanh Dakao - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

A great place for Vietnamese desserts! I usually order their sugar cane drink but this time I ordered D5 (with fresh durian). If you're not a fan of durian, skip this review. I felt like this dessert tased great, the durian ice cream was not overpowering at all. It paired well altogether. You will need to try it yourself. read more

Hien Khanh Dakao - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Awesome desserts I used to get as a kid now available, but three times the price that I grew up! Che Ba Mau was pretty good! Very bean-y here. Che Dau was really good but damn really expensive for the amount you get. It felt like 5 spoonfuls. Their coconut sauce they put on top is so coconuttttyyyy. Overall, great service. If you arent going to eat it right away, tell them. They will put ice and creams on the side. read more

Unique variety of drinks options available. They have an actual sit down shop with food options, then next door is more of a quick order to go with solely just drink options. I ordered the dragon fruit tea and white jelly. Couldn't really taste the dragon fruit, more of the green tea flavor, and the white jelly was a bit weird, it didn't really have a taste, was more like shredded coconut without that flavor. I wish they gave you an option to adjust the ice and sweet level, as mine could have used more ice and it was a bit too sweet for me. read more

Hien Khanh Dakao - Menu as of 1/12 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Che thap cam is around $8.95. Beans taste a bit salty and not sweet, as che is supposed to be.

I think I have probably stopped by this place at least 4 or 5 times already. They have this Neat indoor and outdoor seatings area where it is nice to chill out with family and Friends. I had ordered Che Desserts, Fresh Tea and Boba Drinks. Their Menu is very Simple. Prices a bit High but my friends and I enjoy coming here. Small but Cute Store. May05,2025 read more

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I was visiting with my brother and sister-in-law and the Grand Century Mall Shopping plaza was open today on Xmas. We already had lunch, but I wanted some sort of dessert option afterwards. They recommended this place, so we decided to go. Space is a bit limited inside, but there is a lot outside. You can order either on the kiosk or with a worker. Durian Smoothie: It's a bit rare for me to find this back in the east Bay Area using fresh durian, so I was happy to give this drink a try. I know you either love or hate durian, and I love it. The color in the computer is a bit deceiving, since it appears more yellow, but the flavor was all there. It comes with foam, durian fruit and milk. Rather simple and straightforward. For those who like durian, this is a good smoothie drink. It was not too sweet (50%) and had the flavors of durian in every sip. I added pearls mainly for texture, and it was delicious. Overall, I can see myself coming back here again read more

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The good: Today was their grand opening. They had flowers and lots of backdrops for photo opportunities. They also were doing a raffle. I tried a salty coconut water drink with kumquat and a soursop kumquat tea drink. Both were refreshing and had chunks of fruit inside. They have outside covered dining areas to enjoy your drink. Drinks were around $7 each. They sell smoothies, che (Vietnamese desserts), tea and coffee (coconut coffee, salted coffee). The bad: I wanted to order the ginger honey chrysanthemum kumquat tea but they didn't have it an available. It was hard to drink when my small straw kept sucking up soursop chunks. A boba straw would've been better so I could eat the chunks. Our order took quite awhile to get. There were no tables inside to sit at but they did have a bench inside. The interesting: This location was formerly the banh kep place (Nước Mía Vien Đông). The former Hien Khanh Dakao place was in the Grand Century Mall food court. I'm unsure if the former spot is still there. You order at the counter but pickup left of the counter toward the left of the space. read more

Hien Khanh Dakao - Inside on grand opening day - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Great place to stop for a Vietnamese style dessert drink. They take a bit longer to put together the dac biet drink I ordered since everything is made to order from the queue. I especially like the coconut and ice combination in the choice I made after a long internal debate and walking a whole lap around the plaza. The place is tucked into the side of the building and is simple with no frills except for one Instagramable bench at the very back. read more

Yes, authentic and good Vietnamese desserts and beverages here. It's on the higher price bracket for smaller sized cups of hot desserts/dessert beverages/milk tea/smoothies, but excellent service and cute little store with lots of chairs inside & outside. Comfortable place to chill out. You can find much cheaper prices elsewhere, but this corner spot in Vietnam Town is very convenient. Felt spacious with high ceilings inside. Order at front counter or at kiosk. I ordered the three colors dessert beverage $8 and the classic jasmine milk tea $6.50. Yes, the cup size is smaller than what I would normally get elsewhere for the same price, but at 50% sweetness, their items here are still delicious and good. Cashier speaks mainly Vietnamese, so her English may be a bit difficult to understand at times, especially when she asks you which type tea you want for the classic milk tea: jasmine green tea, black tea, etc. Overall, nice little spot with huge window which brings in natural lights. All positive. I just wish their prices would come down to at least $0.50-$1 each. Not bad for small businesses though. Very clean here. read more

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Nice place to go to for a hot summer drink. Very authentic and unique drinks. Definitely if you want to try a special drink, come here.

We got a tropical halo here. It came with a generous amount of durian as well as many pieces of jackfruit. The various jellies provided a nice texture, and the coconut milk dissolved all the flavors together for a very nice beverage. read more

beautiful actually a work of art the flavors are immersed perfectly in the drink. I grew up drinking che thai and this exceeded my expectations read more

Hien Khanh Dakao - che thai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

This place stands out in this plaza because there are so many boba places but I can't have caffeine after a certain hour so it's nice to have a mon caffeinated dessert instead. The smash avocado che is pretty good and fun to eat. I also think it's a cool place to hang out or catch up with friends read more

Delicious viet dessert. My husband and I always go for the special option. Each topping is made with care and they all blend nicely - every bite is a burst of flavour and texture. I'm always watching my calories and if anything is worth the extra hour of exercise, this is the one :-) read more

Our new go-to spot for chè and smoothies at Vietnam Town plaza. Sweetness seems a little inconsistent though. We have occasionally visited a certain nearby coffee shop to add some more sugar, haha. read more

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Little pricey, but the big cup of chè, and the decoration is very beautiful. I love to take a picture there. read more

Hien Khanh Dakao - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

A cute little place for Vietnamese desserts! The inside is very neat and clean. We ordered D2, S1, and S2. The service was very quick and the drinks were delicious. I liked that ice and sweetness level can be adjusted. read more

They just open not too long ago from this location. This place always my place to go for dessert so I got the Che ba mau today and it's always good like always. read more

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We ordered the Longan Jelly Delight and Four Seasons Strawberry drink, they were so refreshing and delicious!! The drinks came out really fast too. Perfect for a summer day, the inside decor was really cute too if you are looking to take pictures and have a sweet dessert -- highly recommend! read more