Choosing which Vietnamese snacks to bring home as gifts can feel like a tough decision at the end of your trip. Many travelers want souvenirs that are truly local, tasty, and affordable.
In Vietnam, the most common food souvenirs tourists buy include coffee, tea, dried fruits, conical hats, egg cakes, instant noodles, pepper, chocolate, instant phở, rice paper wrappers, and handicrafts.
Ginger tea, available at Coopmart supermarkets, is a popular Vietnamese gift for many tourists.
Ben Tre coconut handicrafts, especially household items, are unique Vietnamese souvenirs that many foreign tourists love to bring home
Affordable Vietnamese instant noodles are a fun and popular Vietnamese snack souvenir that tourists can find in almost any supermarket in Vietnam
Vietnamese vegetable rice pasta is another great option for tourists looking for a healthy and authentic Vietnamese gift with affordable price of 45.000 VND = 1.7 USD
I remember when some of my foreign friends asked me what they should buy as Vietnamese snack gifts from Vietnam. I usually recommend coffee, tea, or dried fruits—but rarely chocolate. Why? Because I thought chocolate abroad was much more delicious and varied than what we had here. Another reason was that I simply didn’t know Vietnam produced high-quality chocolate, perhaps because its marketing campaigns were not well promoted in domestic channels—even though Vietnam has famous cacao plantations in the Mekong River Delta.
Hue Royal Tea, a traditional specialty of Hue, a good choice for Vietnamese souvenirs
That changed recently, when I had the chance to try a Vietnamese single-origin chocolate bar. It completely shifted my perception. The product was Zero Chocolate (Stevia Flavor) by Vinacacao, a pioneer in producing and marketing chocolate, cocoa, and cocoa-based food and beverages in Vietnam.
What makes Zero Chocolate special is that it uses stevia instead of sugar, with 88% pure cocoa. I was surprised—it was as delicious as some famous international chocolates I’ve tried, like Royce Nama Chocolate from Japan or Ferrero Rocher from Italy. Zero Chocolate (Stevia Flavor) is smooth, not too sweet, and full of authentic cocoa flavor.
Zero chocolate (Stevia Flavor) of Vinacacao
At the first bite, I noticed a gentle sweetness from stevia. Then came the rich bitterness of pure cocoa that melted softly in my mouth. Finally, as the chocolate fully dissolved, the delicate sweetness of stevia returned, leaving a lingering, delightful aftertaste. This layered flavor made it stand out from ordinary chocolates. This chocolate would be one of my Vietnamese snacks to give my friends when I can travel abroad next time.
Curious, I went to Vinacacao’s website to see where I could buy it. I found out that Coopmart supermarkets are a part of its distribution.
When I asked my friends about Vinacacao chocolate, most of them hadn’t heard of it either. One friend mentioned that her family often buys Marou Chocolate, another premium Vietnamese brand. Her husband usually gives Marou chocolate as gifts to friends and partners because it’s not only delicious but also beautifully packaged. Of course, it’s also more expensive. In fact, Marou was awarded the title of World’s Best Chocolate in Paris in 2025 (Prix Épicures de l’Épicerie Fine). Marou Faiseurs de Chocolat is one of the few chocolate makers worldwide crafting at the source with 100% Vietnamese ingredients.
Some beautifully packaged Marou chocolates make a perfect Vietnamese gift
If you’d like to choose Marou chocolate as a Vietnamese snack to take home, you can easily order from their official website, Maison Marou, and select your favorite gift.
Compared to Marou chocolate, Vinacacao offers a more affordable choice while still delivering excellent taste. Besides Zero Chocolate, they also produce a variety of cocoa products. A popular option is the Good Cocoa Powder set (Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening)—made from pure cocoa without sugar or milk powder. I think this could be another great option for you to consider as a Vietnamese souvenir from your trip.
You can easily buy these products on Shopee, Lazada, or at major supermarkets such as Coopmart and Big C. For example:
- On Shopee, a set of 3 Good Cocoa Powder cartons (450g) costs 273,000 VND (≈ 10.3 USD) and has a 4.9/5 rating.
- On Lazada, a Zero Chocolate bar costs 50,000 VND (≈ 1.88 USD) for 25g, or 135,000 VND (≈ 5.09 USD) for 90g.
So next time you wonder which Vietnamese snacks to bring back as gifts—besides coffee, tea, or dried fruit—don’t forget to try Vietnamese single-origin chocolate from Marou or Vinacacao.
Zero Chocolate might surprise you with its authentic taste and affordable price—a sweet (and slightly bitter) memory of Vietnam. This chocolate could be your next choice for a Vietnamese snacks, alongside other popular favorites such as coffee, tea, and cakes.
Finally, thank you so much for reading!
I’d love to hear from you—what are your favorite Vietnamese snacks or gifts to buy when visiting Vietnam?
Have you ever brought home coffee, dried fruits, or even chocolate from your trip?
Please share your thoughts in the comment box below. Your ideas will help me (and other readers) discover more delicious and affordable Vietnamese products to bring back as meaningful souvenirs.
