Yen Sticky Rice
Address: 35B Nguyen Huu Huan (Hoan Kiem) and 29A Tran Hung Dao (Hoan Kiem)
On the bustling Nguyen Huu Huan street, Xoi Yen stands out as a familiar destination for Hanoians and tourists from all over. This place is considered the first brand in Hanoi specializing in selling mixed sticky rice with a variety of toppings and delicious, unique flavors.
Opened in 1997, Xoi Yen has left its mark on diners with its creativity in combining sticky rice with many toppings such as chicken, eggs, sausages, spring rolls, pate... At that time, when mixed sticky rice was not as popular as it is today, Xoi Yen quickly attracted and won the hearts of Hanoians.
In 1997, when mixed sticky rice was not as popular as it is today, Xoi Yen quickly attracted and won the hearts of Hanoi people.
Xoi Yen's menu is extremely diverse with corn sticky rice, sticky rice with mung bean paste, white sticky rice combined with rich toppings. The sticky rice is cooked to a fragrant consistency, combined with the rich flavors of the side dishes, creating an unforgettable culinary experience.
Despite a hiatus in 2017, Xoi Yen made a strong comeback in 2018 and has maintained its position to this day. The image of people lining up to buy sticky rice here has become a familiar sight, proving the undeniable appeal of the famous mixed sticky rice brand in Hanoi.
Mrs. Thu's Sticky Rice
Address: 57 Tho Nhuom (Hoan Kiem)
When talking about simple Hanoian delicacies, it is impossible not to mention Mrs. Thu’s sticky rice. Located on the ancient Tho Nhuom street, this small sticky rice shop has become a familiar destination for many tourists and residents of the capital.
With just a simple hanging sign, Mrs. Thu's sticky rice has attracted customers with its simple, rustic features. The restaurant does not have a spacious, luxurious space, just a few small plastic chairs for customers to enjoy sticky rice while watching the ancient streets of Hanoi in the early morning.
With just a simple sign, Mrs. Thu's sticky rice has attracted customers with its simplicity and rusticity.
The secret to making delicious sticky rice of Mrs. Thu's sticky rice is the meticulousness and carefulness in each processing step. The sticky rice is selected from the best type of sticky rice, cooked in a cast iron pot on a wood stove, creating a sticky, fragrant and rich sticky rice flavor. White sticky rice is combined with accompanying foods such as eggs, meat, ham, sausage, pate, Chinese sausage, pickled vegetables, creating a variety of flavors.
The two most popular sticky rice dishes here and what made Mrs. Thu's sticky rice famous are egg sticky rice and pate sticky rice. The eggs are dipped in the broth to make the flavor richer. When the egg is cut in half, the hot yolk inside blends with the rich flavor of the egg and the sticky aroma of the sticky rice, creating a flavor that anyone will fall in love with.
Hiep Hoa Sticky Rice
Address: 415 De La Thanh (Dong Da)
Located on the bustling De La Thanh street, Hiep Hoa sticky rice has been around for more than 30 years, making diners remember it for its unique flavors and diverse menu.
The full bowl of sticky rice is a harmonious combination of fragrant sticky rice and rich side dishes such as shredded pork, pate, chicken, char siu, dried shrimp, mushrooms... creating a fascinating symphony of flavors. The rich sauce and refreshing pickles further enhance the culinary experience of diners.
Fried sticky rice is a "specialty" of Hiep Hoa sticky rice, loved by diners for its unique combination of fragrant sticky rice and crispy crust.
Fried sticky rice is a “specialty” of Hiep Hoa sticky rice, loved by diners for its unique combination of fragrant sticky rice and crispy crust. The rich, golden taste of fried sticky rice makes anyone fall in love.
Besides fried sticky rice, the restaurant's menu also has countless other attractive sticky rice dishes such as mixed sticky rice, stir-fried chicken sticky rice with mushrooms, sticky rice with pate and Chinese sausage, sticky rice with spring rolls, sticky rice with eggs and braised pork, sticky rice with fried eggs... Each sticky rice dish has its own distinct flavor, awakening all the senses of diners.
Big Sticky Rice
Address: 61 Lo Duc (Hai Ba Trung), 131 Mai Hac De (Hai Ba Trung) and 114 A11 Ton That Tung (Dong Da)
When talking about Hanoi sticky rice, we cannot help but mention Xoi Bu, a famous place in Lo Duc area. This place attracts diners with its delicious and diverse flavors and attentive service.
Xoi Bu has a limited space with a small number of tables and chairs. However, the restaurant is always kept clean and tidy, creating a comfortable feeling for customers.
Xoi Bu always "keeps the fire" by using fresh, quality ingredients.
The restaurant has a diverse menu with white sticky rice combined with many different toppings such as braised pork, pigeon, shredded eggs, squid cakes, fish cakes, crab cakes and especially perch, a special and unique dish. A portion of sticky rice here is full, the sticky rice is fragrant, served with pickles to help prevent boredom.
Xoi Bu always “keeps the fire” by using fresh, quality ingredients. The sticky rice is cooked fragrantly, hot. The toppings are rich and tasty. The tilapia is marinated with just the right amount of spices, not fishy, not salty, eaten with sticky, fragrant sticky rice to create an extremely impressive flavor.
Spicy sticky rice with ribs
Address: 628 Truong Chinh (Dong Da)
Spicy rib sticky rice is a familiar address for Hanoi food lovers. Although it appeared later than many other sticky rice shops, this place has scored strongly with its diverse menu and irresistible delicious flavors.
The shop has only a simple cart and rows of plastic chairs, but it is always bustling with customers. Customers come to order, the staff records and prepares the food on the spot. With just 5 minutes of waiting, you will have a plate of hot, fragrant sticky rice.
Spicy sticky rice with ribs is a familiar address for Hanoi food lovers.
The restaurant’s signature dish is spicy sticky rice with ribs. The sticky rice is fragrant and not dry at all, combined with rich, fragrant fried ribs. The “divine” spicy sauce is the highlight, creating a unique flavor that cannot be found anywhere else.
Besides spicy sticky rice with ribs, the restaurant also has many other attractive options such as sticky rice with chicken, eggs, sticky rice with meat, pate... Each dish is carefully prepared, bringing a wonderful culinary experience to diners.
