Sticky Rice menu overview
Nestled in the heart of Northeast Orlando, Sticky Rice offers an authentic taste of Laotian street food with a menu that brilliantly balances traditional flavors and fresh, vibrant ingredients. This inviting eatery specializes in tapas-size dishes that deliver a punch of Southeast Asian zest, perfect for foodies and adventurous diners alike.
starters
Begin your culinary journey with Sticky Rice's selection of starters that showcase fresh ingredients and bold flavors. The Crispy Rice Lettuce Wraps combine crunchy rice with cured pork, peanuts, scallion, cilantro, and a touch of grated coconut for a delightful bite. The Papaya Salad bursts with green papaya, cherry tomatoes, shrimp paste, Thai chili peppers, fish sauce, lime juice, and peanuts, creating a harmonious balance of spicy and tangy notes. Pork Tapioca Dumplings offer a unique chewy texture filled with pork, sweet radish, and garnished with peanuts, garlic, cilantro, and dried chili pepper. For a lighter start, Shrimp Chips are perfectly crispy with shrimp and garlic seasoning, while the Cucumber Salad refreshes with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and a spicy-sour dressing. Beef Meatball Skewers and Chicken Bao also provide savory options loaded with aromatic lemongrass and sweet chili paste, respectively.
mains
Sticky Rice's mains are a celebration of Laotian culinary heritage, featuring richly seasoned and thoughtfully prepared dishes. The Lemongrass Beef Jerky stands out with tender, chewy beef infused with lemongrass, garlic, soy sauce, and a subtle sweetness. The Coconut Curry Ramen is a comforting bowl of ramen noodles swimming in a fragrant coconut curry broth, complemented by jumbo shrimp, red cabbage, bean sprouts, cilantro, and fresh mint. For rice bowl lovers, the Chicken Laab, Steak Laab, and Pork Belly Laab Rice Bowls combine tender meats with herbs, toasted rice, cucumber, and jasmine rice for a satisfying meal. The menu also features flavorful Pork Sausage seasoned with garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce, and Thai chili peppers. The Kapoon Nam Gai offers rice vermicelli noodles with chicken in a curry coconut broth, enriched with bamboo shoots, red cabbage, mint, and cilantro. Khao Piek Sen is a house-made rice flour noodle soup with shredded chicken and garnished with fried garlic and onion. For those craving rich, hearty flavors, the Curry Ribs are juicy pork ribs with a savory curry dry rub, while the Yellow Curry Chicken offers tender chicken with potato, cilantro, scallions, coconut milk, fish sauce, and basil. Sticky Wings are a must-try with their garlicky, sweet, and spicy glaze.
desserts
Complete your meal on a sweet note with Jeow Bong, a traditional dessert featuring pork skin coated in sweet chili jam for a unique combination of crispy and spicy-sweet flavors that perfectly cap off the bold dishes.
drinks and specials
Sticky Rice complements its food offerings with a carefully curated drink selection that features coffee and a variety of beers and wines, enhancing your dining experience with the perfect beverage pairing. While cocktails are not served, the drinks menu impresses with its thoughtful choices that satisfy a range of palates.
- Starters: Crispy Rice Lettuce Wraps, Papaya Salad, Pork Tapioca Dumplings, Chicken Bao, Shrimp Chips, Beef Meatball Skewers, Cucumber Salad.
- Mains: Lemongrass Beef Jerky, Coconut Curry Ramen, Chicken Laab Rice Bowl, Steak Laab Rice Bowl, Pork Belly Laab Rice Bowl, Pork Sausage, Kapoon Nam Gai, Khao Piek Sen, Curry Ribs, Yellow Curry Chicken, Sticky Wings.
- Dessert: Jeow Bong pork skin with sweet chili jam.