The story
Tucked away at 35b P. Nguyễn Hữu Huân in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Xoi Yen is a no-frills local spot that’s earned a reputation for its sticky rice. Mark Wiens, in his Hanoi street food video, calls it “a famous spot for Hanoi-style sticky rice with corn and shredded chicken — a classic street food experience.”
The signature here is Xoi Xeo, a savory sticky-rice dish that embodies the Vietnamese street-food tradition: simple, satisfying, and full of flavor. With a solid 4-star rating and tags like #local-spot and #no-frills, this is the kind of place you come for an authentic, no-nonsense meal, not for ambiance. It’s a deserved stop on any Hanoi food crawl.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2011.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 1 dish mentions say about the food
Sticky-sweet xoi xeo earns near-universal devotion, its crisp mung bean crunch and savory depth leaving eaters rapt. The vibe is humble, bustling, and utterly transportive—a street-side ritual worth every queue.
“I'm here to eat the Hanoi version of sticky rice — sticky rice with corn, some shredded chicken. I grab a bit of that — this is famous.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Xoi Yen. Most active: Mark Wiens
A famous spot for Hanoi-style sticky rice with corn and shredded chicken — a classic street food experience.
Dishes mentioned
Xoi Xeo
I'm here to eat the Hanoi version of sticky rice — sticky rice with corn, some shredded chicken. I grab a bit of that — this is famous.
