Discover the authentic sticky rice delights at Xôi Gà Number One (Chính Gốc) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Michelin Guide restaurant menu overview.
Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City's vibrant District 1, Xôi Gà Number One is renowned as a Michelin-recommended treasure for lovers of traditional Vietnamese sticky rice dishes. This humble yet iconic eatery invites food enthusiasts to savor a variety of richly flavored rice meals that blend textures and aromas with local flair.
starters and specials
Though primarily celebrated for its main sticky rice dishes, the restaurant’s standout special drink is a freshly made sugarcane juice mixed with fresh orange juice, lime juice, and pineapple. This vibrant beverage balances natural sweetness with citrus tang, offering a refreshing start or accompaniment to your meal.
mains
Xôi Gà Number One’s menu offers an exquisite variety of sticky rice dishes that showcase authentic Vietnamese flavors crafted with simple yet quality ingredients:
- Xôi Gà (Sticky Chicken Rice) – A luscious plate of delicately steamed sticky rice topped with shredded chicken, quail eggs, crispy fried shallots, and their signature chili sauce, perfectly balancing savory, sweet, and spicy profiles.
- Xôi Bắp (Sticky Sweet Corn Rice) – A comforting dish combining sticky rice with sweet corn kernels, subtle sugar, and a touch of lard that creates a harmonious sweet and rich flavor.
- Xôi Gà Lòng Trứng Non (Sticky Rice with Chicken and Quail Egg Offal) – Featuring tender shredded chicken paired with the rich flavors of quail egg offal, fried shallots, and chili sauce atop sticky rice for a distinctively savory experience.
- Xôi Gà Lạp Xưởng (Sticky Rice with Chicken and Chinese Sausage) – A flavorful combination of shredded chicken and sweet, fragrant Chinese sausage served with fried shallots and spicy chili sauce on sticky rice.
- Xôi Gấc (Sticky Rice with Red Gấc Fruit) – This vibrant dish features sticky rice infused with the bright red hue and subtle sweetness of gấc fruit, enriched with sugar and creamy coconut milk for a dessert-like finish.
desserts and drinks
While the menu focuses on savory sticky rice dishes, visitors can pair their meals with the refreshing signature sugarcane juice mixed with fresh citrus fruits. This drink is crafted fresh to order, providing a perfect balance to cut through the rich and spicy flavors of the food.
Xôi Gà Number One offers an affordable, authentic taste of Vietnamese street food culture, treasured especially for its delicate sticky rice dishes paired with savory chicken and uniquely crafted chili sauces.
