| Address | Speciality | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Xoi Yen, 35B Nguyen Huu Huan | xoi xeo, varied toppings | cash only per guides; hours given as 5 am-1 am, 6 am-11 pm or 6 am-midnight depending on the source |
| Xoi Gia Truyen Ba Thu, 31 Ly Thuong Kiet | traditional xoi | opens at 5:30 am per one guide |
| Xoi Ngon Quynh Lan, 23A Tran Hung Dao | choice of toppings | open early and late |
How to order
Point at the topping on the counter: xoi xeo (mung bean and fried shallots), xoi man (savoury, with pork or sausage) or a sweet version. The rice comes in a banana leaf or a bowl. Go before 9 am to get every topping, with small bills. Xoi Yen has seating upstairs; many Hanoians take their portion away.
In a breakfast route
Combine xoi with banh cuon, pho or banh mi. For a morning on foot see the Old Quarter. To taste with a guide, see the "Hanoi Michelin Guide Street Food Walking Tour" on GetYourGuide. The Hanoi Authority editorial team.
