Kirin: Authentic Japanese Beverages in Vietnam
Kirin is a Japanese beverage brand with a factory in Binh Duong and ownership of Wonderfarm. Learn about its origins, products, and how to buy authentic Kirin drinks in Ho Chi Minh City.
Written by Farmi Editorial Team
Farmi Editorial Team
Want to buy authentic Japanese drinks in Ho Chi Minh City without hunting around multiple stores? Kirin is a Japanese beverage brand that belongs to Kirin Holdings, and many familiar lines such as traditional milk tea, lemon tea, unsweetened black tea, and apple juice are made right here at Kirin's factory in Binh Duong using Japanese technology. The fastest way to buy them is to open the Farmi app, go to the Kirin brand page, and have your order delivered to your door in about an hour within inner-city Ho Chi Minh City.
This article is for Japanese residents and other foreigners living in Ho Chi Minh City who want to be sure they are buying genuine Japanese beverages: where Kirin comes from, why it is trustworthy, which non-alcoholic lines are available, and how to order on Farmi.
Who owns the Kirin brand?
Kirin is a Japanese beverage brand under Kirin Holdings, a group headquartered in Japan. It is one of Asia's major beverage and food groups, with more than a century of history (sources: Kirin Holdings, Wikipedia: Kirin Company).
One detail that makes its Japanese roots easy to spot: the Kirin (麒麟) is a mythical creature from East Asian legend, similar to the qilin, a symbol of good fortune. This creature has appeared on Kirin's product labels ever since, and it is a familiar marker for telling genuine products apart.
Why Kirin beverages are trustworthy when you live in Ho Chi Minh City
The biggest reassurance for Japanese residents and other foreigners in Ho Chi Minh City is not just the Japanese origin, but the way Kirin has invested in local production in Vietnam to Japanese standards. You do not have to wait for hand-carried imports, nor worry about products of unclear origin.
- Kirin's factory in Binh Duong: Kirin operates a factory in the My Phuoc 2 Industrial Park in Ben Cat, Binh Duong, which produces bottled Kirin-brand beverages such as Ice+, Latte, Tea Break, and green tea, using Japan's aseptic cold-fill technology to maintain quality and hygiene (sources: Dan Tri, WonderFarm Online).
- Behind Interfood and Wonderfarm: Kirin is the controlling shareholder of Interfood, a long-established soft-drink maker behind the familiar Wonderfarm brand (winter melon tea, fruit drinks). This reflects Kirin's long-term commitment to the Vietnamese market (sources: VnExpress, Znews).
- Transparent about where products are made: Products made in Japan and products made in Vietnam are all genuine Kirin; they differ only in where they are produced and sometimes in flavor profiles tailored to the local market. Just read the label to know exactly.
In short: for Japanese residents and other foreigners in Ho Chi Minh City, Kirin is a choice that keeps its Japanese roots while being easy to find and consistent in quality.
Popular non-alcoholic Kirin beverage lines
Kirin's lineup in Vietnam is fairly broad and focused on everyday refreshment drinks. Some lines you are likely to come across:
- Kirin Latte milk tea: A milk tea made from green tea with a light milky flavor in the Japanese style, moderately rich and sweet, bottled for easy carrying. A soursop variant made in Vietnam has also been added recently (source: VnExpress Ngoi Sao).
- Kirin traditional-flavor milk tea: A bottled milk tea in larger sizes, ideal for sharing with the whole family.
- Ice+: A fruit-infused water that combines purified water with fruit juice to keep a fresh taste (source: VnExpress).
- Lemon tea, unsweetened black tea, unsweetened green tea: A group of easy-drinking bottled teas, great for when you want something light and less sweet throughout the day.
- Apple juice, fruit juices: A familiar refreshment option for the whole family.
- Kirin ready-to-drink black coffee: A pre-made coffee, convenient for busy mornings.
- Wonderfarm: Canned winter melon tea and fruit drinks produced by Interfood under Kirin's control.
In Japan, Kirin also has Gogo no Kocha (午後の紅茶), a bottled black tea launched in 1986 and one of the market leaders among bottled black teas in Japan (source: GLTJP).
How to choose a Kirin beverage for your needs
- Prefer light, less-sweet tea to drink all day: Choose Kirin unsweetened green tea or unsweetened black tea.
- Prefer a moderately rich, sweet taste: Kirin Latte milk tea is great for the afternoon.
- Need something fresh and refreshing: Ice+, apple juice, or Wonderfarm products such as winter melon tea.
- Need a morning pick-me-up: Kirin ready-to-drink black coffee.
- Want to be sure you are buying genuine products: Read the label to see where it was made (Japan or Vietnam). Both are genuine Kirin.
Order Kirin beverages on Farmi, delivered to your door in Ho Chi Minh City
If you live in Ho Chi Minh City and want to buy Kirin beverages without visiting several stores, ordering online is the biggest time-saver. Farmi is an online shopping app in Ho Chi Minh City, supporting three languages, Japanese, English, and Vietnamese, so you can place orders even if you are not yet comfortable with Vietnamese.
Farmi has a dedicated Kirin brand page with many products such as Kirin traditional-flavor milk tea (500ml and 1.5L), Kirin lemon tea, Kirin unsweetened black tea, Kirin apple juice, Kirin unsweetened tea 2L, and Kirin ready-to-drink black coffee. To order:
- Download or open the Farmi app (App Store, or search "Farmi" on Google Play).
- Enter your delivery address in Ho Chi Minh City to see the service area and shipping fee.
- Go to the beverages section or the Kirin brand page (see Kirin products on Farmi) and choose the line you like.
- Select a payment method and place your order.
Within the applicable areas, Farmi delivers to your door in about an hour, with actual timing depending on your address and the time you order. New users often have an offer for their first order: open the app to see the promotions currently available. Before ordering, it is a good idea to check the delivery area, shipping fee, and the items currently in stock.
Frequently asked questions about Kirin
Which country is Kirin from? Kirin is a Japanese brand under Kirin Holdings, operating in the beverage and food sector.
Does Kirin produce in Vietnam? Yes. Kirin operates a factory in Binh Duong (My Phuoc 2 Industrial Park, Ben Cat) and is the controlling shareholder of Interfood, the company behind the Wonderfarm brand. Many Kirin products sold in Vietnam are made locally using Japanese technology.
What is special about Kirin Latte milk tea? Kirin Latte is a milk tea made from green tea with a light milky flavor in the Japanese style, moderately rich and sweet, and pre-bottled for easy carrying.
What is the animal on the Kirin label? It is the Kirin (麒麟), a mythical creature from East Asian legend that symbolizes good fortune, similar to the qilin that is familiar in Vietnamese culture.
Where can I buy Kirin beverages in Ho Chi Minh City? You can find them at supermarkets and convenience stores, or order on the Farmi app for home delivery. Farmi has a dedicated Kirin brand page with traditional milk tea, lemon tea, unsweetened black tea, apple juice, and ready-to-drink black coffee.
Conclusion
Kirin is a clear example of genuine Japanese beverages made right here in Vietnam, from a bottle of unsweetened tea to a familiar cup of milk tea. If you prioritize Japanese origin and peace of mind about quality, pick the line that suits your taste, then open the Farmi app to view the Kirin brand page and have it delivered to your door in Ho Chi Minh City.
> Note: This article and some of its images were produced with the support of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for drafting and illustration. All content has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication.
References:
- Kirin Holdings: Company History 1885–1949
- Wikipedia: Kirin Company
- Dan Tri: Kirin winning over Vietnamese consumers
- WonderFarm Online: Kirin Vietnam beverage factory
- VnExpress: The owner of Wonderfarm returns to the stock exchange (owns Interfood)
- Znews: The Wonderfarm winter-melon-tea owner earns over half a billion dong a day
- VnExpress Ngoi Sao: Over 10 years of Kirin's development
- VnExpress: Refreshing with Ice+ fruit-infused water
- GLTJP: Kirin Afternoon Tea (Gogo no Kocha)
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