Top 10 Best Chocolate Brands in Vietnam

1 Marou Faiseurs de Chocolate

Marou Faiseurs de Chocolat is considered by many Vietnamese customers to be one of the leading chocolate manufacturers today. They were founded in 2011 by two Frenchmen, Samuel Maruta and Vincent Mourou, who were inspired by the potential of Vietnamese cocoa.

Marou sources cocoa beans directly from farms in six different regions of Vietnam, giving its chocolate the unique characteristics of each region. Marou Faiseurs de Chocolat chocolate bars have a unique taste in the Central Highlands and the brand has won many international awards.

Key Features:

• Single-origin bars highlighting terroir of different regions
• Diverse flavor profiles ranging from fruity to nutty
• Made from high-quality cacao sourced directly from Vietnamese farms

Pros and Cons:

Pros: Excellent craftsmanship, unique flavors, ethical sourcing practices

Cons: Premium pricing

Best places to buy Marou Faiseurs de Chocolate:

• Ho Chi Minh City: Marou Chocolate Shop, 167-169 Calmette, District 1.
• Hanoi: Marou Chocolate Boutique, 91A Tho Nhuom Street, Hoan Kiem District.
• Marou Chocolate Counter, Lotte Mart Da Nang, 6 Nai Nam Street, Hai Chau District – Da Nang.
• Hoi An: Marou Chocolate Store, 101 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street.
• Nha Trang: Marou Chocolate Outlet, Sailing Club Vietnam Building, Tran Phu Street.

Marou Faiseurs de Chocolat has set the standard for gourmet chocolate in Vietnam. Its single- origin bars provide a delicious and memorable chocolate experience.

2 Belvie chocolate

Belvie is a bean-to-bar chocolate brand that sources its cacao beans directly from small farms in Vietnam. The brand prides itself on its traditional chocolate-making techniques.

Features

• Sources cacao beans from small farms in Vietnam
• Uses traditional bean-to-bar production methods
• Produces dark chocolate bars and confections
• Chocolates have 70% to 85% cacao content

Pros

• Deep, rich chocolate flavor
• Smooth, creamy melt-in-your-mouth texture
• Supports local cacao farmers
• Transparent about its supply chain

Cons

• Limited product range
• Not widely available in major supermarkets

Address:

• Add: 53 S1 Street, Tay Thanh Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City
• Phone: (+84) 917 300 879
• Website: belviechocolate.com.vn

With its excellent taste and ethics, Belvie is a top choice for chocolate lovers who want a high-quality Vietnamese bean-to-bar product. The rich chocolate flavor highlights the quality of local cacao beans.

3 Legendary Chocolatier

Legendary Chocolatier was established in 1994, is one of the oldest chocolate brands in Vietnam. The company has won many international chocolate awards in the past 10 years. The company’s products include chocolates: bars, soft candy and pralines. Their most unique product is the chili chocolate bar, which combines the spicy taste of chili with the sweetness of chocolate.

Key stores:

City. HO CHI MINH:

• 46 Truong Dinh, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1
• 1st Floor – Lotte Mart – 469 Nguyen Huu Tho Street, Tan Hung, District 7

City. HANOI:

• B1 Floor – Lotte Mart – 54 Lieu Giai, Ngoc Khanh Ward, Ba Dinh District
• 3rd Floor – Vincom Plaza – No. 29 Lieu Giai, Ngoc Khanh Ward, Ba Dinh District

City. DANANG:

• 4th Floor – Lotte Mart – 06 Nai Nam, Hoa Cuong Bac Ward, Hai Chau District

City. NHA TRANG:

• Ground Floor – Lotte Mart – No. 58, 23/10 Street, Phuong Son Ward
• 3rd Floor – Vincom Plaza – 78-80 Tran Phu, Loc Tho Ward

4 Hallelu Chocolate

Hallelu Chocolate is one of the top chocolate brands in Vietnam. The company produces premium chocolate made from cacao beans grown in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region. Hallelu Chocolate was founded by Tran Quoc Phuong, who started making chocolate in his house. Today, the brand has expanded significantly, with products sold locally and internationally.

One of the unique features of Hallelu Chocolate is the packaging. The company uses recycled paper to package their chocolate bars. In addition, Hallelu Chocolate takes pride in sourcing ethical and sustainable ingredients for their products.

Address:

• Fanpage: facebook.com/halleluchocolate
• Hotline: 090 6536519
• Office and store: 43 Nguyen Ba Huan, Thao Dien Ward, City. Thu Duc, City. HCM.
• Email: halleluchocolate@gmail.com

5 Zeni Chocolate

Zeni Chocolate is another noteworthy chocolate brand based in Vietnam. The company produces artisanal chocolate using local ingredients, including spices, fruits, and nuts. With a focus on quality over quantity, Zeni Chocolate produces limited quantities of chocolate.

The founder, Le Thi Hong Tham, is passionate about promoting Vietnamese agriculture. She sources her ingredients from local farmers and cooperatives.

Address:

• Factory: 198/77 Street 8, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City
• Company office: 208 Do Doc Loc, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City
• Phone: 0917 186 820 – 0908 690 670
• Email: zenichocolate@gmail.com

6 Lindt & Sprüngli

Founded in 1845 in Zurich, Switzerland, Lindt & Sprüngli is renowned for its velvety smooth chocolate and innovative chocolate recipes. Lindt chocolate stands out for its silky melting texture thanks to a unique conching process that blends the cocoa butter and other ingredients to perfection.

Some of Lindt’s most popular products include its Excellence bar, Lindor truffles, and holiday chocolates like Easter bunnies. With a commitment to quality and sustainable cocoa sourcing, Lindt continues to be a leader in premium chocolate.

Features

• Wide range of chocolate bars, truffles, pralines, and seasonal chocolate
• Known for velvety, melt-in-your-mouth texture
• Invented the famous Lindor chocolate truffle recipe
• Sources cocoa beans sustainably and ethically
• Many kosher and gluten free options

Pros

• High-quality ingredients and production
• Smooth, creamy chocolate texture
• Beautiful packaging
• Many classic and innovative flavors
• Ethical company practices

Cons

• Products can be expensive
• Limited availability in some areas

Key stores of Lindt & Sprüngli:

• Ho Chi Minh City: Vincom Center, 72 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1.
• Hanoi: Trang Tien Plaza, 24 Hai Ba Trung Street, Hoan Kiem District.
• Da Nang: Lotte Mart Da Nang, 06 Nai Nam Street, Hai Chau District.
• Nha Trang: Big C Nha Trang, 2 Pham Van Dong Street, Vinh Hoa Ward.
• Can Tho: Lotte Mart Can Tho, 136 Hung Vuong Street, Cai Khe Ward.

With its focus on quality ingredients and ethical company practices, Lindt chocolates satisfy both your taste buds and conscience. Lindt continues to deliver some of the finest milk, dark, and white chocolate creations you can find.

7 Ferrero Rocher

Ferrero Rocher is perhaps best known for those golden wrapped chocolate hazelnut treats found in many fine chocolate shops. But Ferrero, an Italian chocolatier, creates a wide range of delightful chocolate conffections.

Ferrero Rocher chocolates consist of a whole roasted hazelnut encased in a thin wafer shell and covered in milk chocolate and chopped hazellnuts. Other popular Ferrero treats include Kinder chocolates, Nutella, and Tic Tacs. Ferrero Rocher assortments make an elegant gift for any chocolate lover.

Features

• Famous for chocolate hazelnut praline treats
• Also makes Kinder, Nutella, Tic Tacs
• Quality milk, dark, and white chocolate
• Beautiful packaging perfect for gifting

Pros

• Distinctive chocolate hazelnut taste
• Quality, fresh ingredients
• Attractive packaging
• Company has a long heritage
• Affordable prices

Cons

• Contains palm oil, which raised environmental concerns
• Limited selection compared to some brands
• Contains artificial colors and flavors

Key stores of Ferrero Rocher:

• Hanoi: Vincom Center Ba Trieu, 191 Ba Trieu Street, Hai Ba Trung District.
• Ho Chi Minh City: Saigon Centre, 65 Le Loi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1.
• Da Nang: Lotte Mart Da Nang, 6 Nai Nam Street, Hoa Cuong Bac Ward, Hai Chau District.
• Can Tho: Big C Can Tho, 30/4 Street, Xuan Khanh Ward, Ninh Kieu District.
• Hue: Parkson Plaza Hue, 6 Le Loi Street, Phu Hoi Ward.

Ferrero Rocher offers a delicious taste of Italy with its chocolate hazelnut treats and assortments. Their chocolates make great gifts or treats for yourself. Just beware – they can be addictive!

8 Cadbury

For many, Cadbury chocolate instills nostalgia thanks to its place in chocolate history. Founded in England in 1824, Cadbury has given the world over 200 years of chocolate dellight.

Best known for its Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bars and Cadbury Creme Egg, the company makes chocolate candies, assorttments, cakes, and more. Classic Cadbury chocolate has a smooth, creamy milk chocolate flavor. The Cadbury bunny is also an iconic Easter symbol for chocolate lovers.

Features

• England’s most popular chocolate brand
• Known for Cadbury Dairy Milk, Creme Eggs, and other classics
• Smooth, creamy milk chocolate taste
• Fun novelty chocolates and confections

Pros

• Delicious and affordable chocolate
• Large variety of chocolate bars and candies
• Childhood nostalgia for many
• Classic chocolate brand with long history

Cons

• Some products high in sugar
• Controversies over palm oil sourcing
• Not considered gourmet

Adress:

• 71 Tran Huy Lieu, Ward 12, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.
• Phone: 0915639900
• Email: cskh@gerberamart.vn

For chocolate lovers wanting a nostalgic, classic chocolate bar, Cadbury is a perfect choice. From daily chocolate treats to holiday novelty chocolates, Cadbury brings smiles to chocolate fans around the world.

9 Ghirardelli

Ghirardelli has been satisfying America’s chocolate cravings since 1852. The San Francisco based company makes indulgent chocolate ranging from premium bars to baking chips. Ghirardelli chocolate comes from a carefully selected blend of the world’s finest cocoa beans.

Popular products include their classic chocolate squares, flavored chocolate bars, hot cocoa mixes, and chocolate chips. Ghirardelli remains a beloved Bay Area landmark and destination for chocolate lovers.

Features

• American chocolate brand since 1852
• Known for rich, indulgent chocolate
• Produces chocolate bars, baking chips, hot cocoa
• Flagship location in San Francisco
• Uses high quality cocoa beans

Pros

• Great taste at affordable prices
• Ethical sourcing of cocoa
• Product innovations with new flavors
• Accessible at many retailers
• Strong company history

Cons

• Contains more sugar than some brands
• Primarily milk chocolate, few dark options

Address:

• Web: fado.vn
• 21Bis Hau Giang, Ward 4, Tan Binh District, City. HCM
• 95-97 Le Duan, Cua Nam Ward, Hoan Kiem District, City. Hanoi

Ghirardelli offers an indulgent chocolate experience with its quality ingredients and delicious taste. Chocoholics will enjoy exploring their range of chocolate treats.

10 Guylian

With its signature seahorse shape, Guylian chocolates stand out on any chocolate sampler. Created in Belgium in 1958, Guylian makes high quality Belgian chocolates. Their praline seahorses are filled with gooey chocolate, hazelnut praline, or other decadent fillings.

Guylian also crafts chocolate bars, truffles, and tasting boxes ideal for gifting. Made at the Guylian Chocolate Factory, the chocolate delivers a wonderful velvety mouthfeel.

Features

• Whimsical, seashell-shaped chocolates
• Belgian chocolate truffles, pralines, and bars
• Chocolates with various fillings
• Beautiful packaging perfect for gifts
• Made at the Guylian Chocolate Factory

Pros

• High quality Belgian chocolate
• Unique shape makes it fun to eat
• Lovely as a gift for any occasion
• Variety of fillings and flavors
• Attractive packaging

Cons

• Premium pricing
• Limited product selection
• Contains palm oil

Key stores of Guylian chocolate:

• Ho Chi Minh City: Vincom Center, 70-72 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1.
• Hanoi: Trang Tien Plaza, 24 Hai Ba Trung Street, Hoan Kiem District.
• Da Nang: Lotte Mart Da Nang, 06 Nai Nam Street, Hai Chau District.
• Nha Trang: Vincom Plaza Nha Trang, 78 Tran Phu Street, Loc Tho Ward.
• Can Tho: Vincom Plaza Xuan Khanh, 209A Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, An Binh Ward.

With their unique shapes and decadent fillings, Guylian chocolates offer a delicious taste of Belgium. They make a lovely gift or treat yourself to a taste of European chocolate craftsmanship.

Conclusion

Vietnam has emerged as a source for exceptional craft chocolate over the past decade. The tropical climate allows cacao trees to thrive in several regions, producing high-quality beans with sought–after flavor profiles.

Visionary local chocolate makers are taking advantage by sourcing Vietnamese cacao to create bean-to-bar chocolate and confections that capture the nation’s terroir. From giant-slayers like Marou to rising newcomers like Capella, keep an eye on Vietnamese chocolate brands for their innovation and mastery of the craft.