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
Reviewers rave about the sticky rice at Xoi Yen, with the xoi xeo earning singular praise for its fragrant, buttery texture. The overall vibe is that of a humble, essential Hanoi breakfast stop delivering pure, comforting satisfaction.
“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.
