Chey My 2 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

While the appearance and texture might put you off, this concoction of beans, coconut milk, tapioca, sugar and crushed ice is very refreshing and made of natural ingredients. You can choose from a variety of beans such as black, red or mung, plus different toppings like coconut shavings or native fruits like jackfruit and durian. For an introduction, try the "Thap Cam", which means mix. This place is usually buzzing in the evenings with students and people on their way home. The menu also offers snack dishes like spring rolls and bot chien (fried dough), but it's the colorful Che that is the big draw. - Kevin Minh