Xoi 74 Bat Su: Delicious sticky rice restaurant for 40 years in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter

1 Xoi 74 Bat Su, a delicious sidewalk restaurant in the heart of the old town

1.1 Brief introduction about 74 Bat Su sticky rice

Address: in front of 74 Bat Su Street, Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi

Opening hours: 6h30 – 14h30

Reference price (year 2026): from 50,000 – 100,000 VND/portion

Xoi 74 Bat Su is one of the oldest sticky rice shops in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter. This is a sticky rice shop with more than 40 years of history on the sidewalk of Bat Su Street, familiar to people in the Old Quarter. Bat Su sticky rice restaurant is also known as Hang sticky rice, which is passed down from mother to daughter. Over the years, the restaurant still attracts many diners looking for a culinary experience.

The second generation owner of the restaurant is Mrs. Ta Dang Hang, who is the daughter of the previous owner of the sticky rice shop. Ms. Hang has been in charge of the sticky rice shop for about 15 years now. Every day, she wakes up at 2 a.m. to prepare ingredients and then opens the store at 6:30 a.m.

The restaurant has many familiar toppings to enjoy with white sticky rice such as braised eggs, fried eggs, spring rolls, pork belly, shredded chicken, pate, and sausage. Normally, the restaurant owner will charge you for the total number of additional dishes you order. A bowl of 1 dish costs about 50,000 VND, while a bowl of 7 dishes costs about 100,000 VND.

According to the shop owner, all the ingredients for selling sticky rice are made by her to ensure the delicious heirloom flavor. Only the rolls and buns served with it are imported from outside stores.

1.2 Instructions for getting to sticky rice at 74 Bat Su

Xoi 74 Bat Su is located at the corner of Bat Su and Bat Dan intersection so it’s quite easy to find. From Hoan Kiem Lake, you just need to go to Hang Dao street, then turn left to Hang Bo, to Bat Dan, then turn left to Bat Su to reach the restaurant. Previously, the restaurant was quite crowded because customers filled a section of the sidewalk. Later, the owner decided to condense the space, leaving only a small corner large enough for a group of about 4 people to eat at the same time

2 What makes Bat Su sticky rice special?

2.1 Fragrant sticky rice and fatty pate

What makes 74 Bat Su sticky rice special is not the spacious facility or eye-catching presentation, but the delicious sticky rice grains and a series of attractive accompanying toppings. According to the shop owner, she sells about 50 to 60 kg of sticky rice every day. Each portion of sticky rice is always kept hot on the stove to ensure a delicious and attractive flavor.

The pate of Hang 74 Bat Su sticky rice restaurant is always kept in the sticky rice pot to ensure hotness and aroma when serving customers. To achieve smooth and thick pate, the shop owner must steam it for at least 10 to 12 hours. According to Ms. Hang, pate is one of the most popular dishes at the restaurant.

2.2 Braised meat with special quality and melted scrambled eggs

To ensure delicious braised meat sticky rice, the meat eaten with the sticky rice must be pork belly with a balance of fat and lean. Each piece of meat at the restaurant is usually cut large, about 150 grams. Therefore, customers need to be careful to order just enough to avoid waste.

Before being braised, the meat will be marinated for many hours according to the owner’s own recipe. After absorbing the spices, the meat will be braised and then continue to cook over low heat for two hours before selling to ensure softness and absorption of spices.

The plus point of 74 Bat Su’s braised meat dish is the sweet and fragrant gravy. Normally, the gravy at the restaurant will be used as chicken broth to braise. The gravy taste is not too salty even if you pour it over the sticky rice grains.

Besides braised meat, fried eggs are also a preferred choice for many diners. The eggs at the restaurant are fried evenly with just the right yolk, creating a mixed feeling when enjoying. A portion of sticky rice will become more attractive when fried onions are sprinkled evenly on top for you to enjoy.

3 What do diners say after stopping by to enjoy?

Xoi 74 Bat Su is a familiar address that many young people come to enjoy and experience. Please join us in listening to what food lovers have to say after coming to enjoy delicious sticky rice here!

Diner Mia Phuong Mai is one of the guests who shared positive comments about 74 Bat Su sticky rice as follows: “74 Bat Su sticky rice serves white sticky rice with toppings, you can order whatever toppings you like. There are a variety of varieties such as sunny side eggs, whole eggs, braised meat, pate, patties, sausages. You can also ask for half a portion of sticky rice to enjoy more toppings. In addition, the restaurant also has soy milk for only 5,000 VND. VND/glass, great combo for breakfast.”

Besides, Thanh Thien Tran also shared after enjoying the sticky rice: “The sticky rice is delicious and cooked just right. The topping is delicious, seasoned to taste and there are many options for you to change dishes. You can order soy milk to serve with it to avoid boredom when enjoying it. The shop owner is also quite friendly.”

Xoi 74 Bat Su is one of the famous sticky rice shops in the old town that you should try if you have the opportunity to come here. With delicious flavor and many attractive toppings, Bat Su sticky rice will bring you many attractive choices. Next time you pack your suitcase and travel to Hanoi, try stopping by this place to have the most complete culinary experience!