Alluvia Chocolate Chợ Bến Thành

Alluvia Chocolate is a Vietnamese bean-to-bar chocolatier with a shop on Phan Chu Trinh in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The store sits directly across from the eastern side of Bến Thành Market. Alluvia produces chocolate from cacao beans grown on its own farms in the Mekong Delta. The company manages the entire production process, from harvesting and fermenting the beans to the final tempered bars.

The brand’s name refers to the alluvial soil of the Mekong Delta. This fertile soil gives the region’s cacao a distinct flavor profile. Alluvia was co-founded by a father and daughter, continuing a family legacy of cacao farming that began in the 1990s. The company operates on a farm-to-bar model, ensuring control over the quality and origin of its ingredients. This direct sourcing connects the chocolate-making process to the local agricultural communities in Tiền Giang province.

The shop offers a wide selection of chocolate products. These include single-origin dark chocolate bars with varying cacao percentages, from 70% to 100%. Alluvia also creates bars that incorporate other Vietnamese agricultural products. Flavors include chocolate blended with local coffee, coconut, cinnamon, or chili. The packaging for each product often features designs inspired by Vietnamese culture and art. The store serves as a retail point for gifts and personal treats.

In addition to chocolate bars, the company produces other cacao-based items. Customers can find cacao powder, cacao butter, and chocolate-covered snacks. The retail space is clean and organized, with shelves displaying the full range of products. Staff are available to explain the different types of chocolate and their origins. The brand has expanded to include multiple locations across Vietnam.