Xoi - Sticky Rice

Xoi is one among other breakfast dishes for Vietnamese people.

Overview

Xoi is one of the cherished breakfast dishes among Vietnamese people. This dish is primarily made from glutinous rice and features various add-ons like beans, peanuts, and coconut. Xoi is popular due to its affordability, convenience, delightful taste, and high satiety. In 2025, a pack of Xoi from a street vendor costs approximately 15,000 VND (around 65 cents) to 30,000 VND (up to $1.30). In upscale food courts, prices may rise, though they typically do not exceed $2 per pack.

Delicious Xoi

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Xoi is a portable and easy-to-eat dish. If you're running late for work, you can stop by a Xoi vendor along the street, grab a pack, and finish it just five minutes after arriving at your workplace. Xoi can also serve as a light snack between meals or an accessible option for satisfying hunger. Thanks to its growing popularity, residents of Ho Chi Minh City can enjoy Xoi not only in the morning but throughout the day. If you're looking for a change from traditional noodle soups like Pho or Hu Tiu, or rice dishes like Com Tam and Chao, Xoi offers an economical and delicious alternative.

In Ho Chi Minh City:

One popular spot is Xoi Bui Thi Xuan, located at 111 Bui Thi Xuan, District 1. This destination is well-loved by savory Xoi enthusiasts. Don’t miss trying the Xoi Thap Cam (Mixed Xoi) or Xoi Ga (Xoi with Chicken), which are celebrated for their riveting flavors. Prices here range from 30,000 VND to 75,000 VND ($1.30 to $3.25).

If you prefer sweet Xoi, various vendors around Ben Thanh Market offer it from early evening until midnight. The prices for sweet Xoi are quite budget-friendly, typically around 15,000 VND (approximately 65 cents) per pack.

For take-away options, the Xoi La Chuoi franchises are a bit further from the city center. They offer both sweet and savory varieties and boast friendly and efficient staff. Xoi La Chuoi locations include 488 Ba Thang Hai Street, District 10, and 306B Truong Chinh Street, Tan Binh District.

In Hanoi:

Don’t miss Xoi Yen at 35b Nguyen Huu Huan, which is celebrated for its exceptional Xoi Xeo and is considered among the best in Vietnam. For a fusion twist, visit Cam Chi - Cua Nam, where you can find delicious Xoi Pate. Alternatively, simply stroll through any local wet market, and you will encounter numerous Xoi vendors wrapping the fragrant sticky rice in banana leaves, ready to satisfy your cravings.