2026 Best-tasting Grab takeaway sticky rice in Ho Chi Minh City | Xôi Bình Tiên chicken leg sticky rice recommendation

For having Vietnamese breakfast at your hotel, Grab takeaway is the most convenient

When traveling in Ho Chi Minh City you don't have to go out every morning for breakfast. If you were tired from wandering the night before or it's very hot, opening GrabFood and ordering a box of sticky rice to your hotel can be the most comfortable option. This time I recommend Xôi Bình Tiên, a brand that's been operating for over 35 years and also offers GrabFood delivery.

If you have to pick one thing to try first, I'd recommend Xôi đùi gà, the chicken leg sticky rice. It's not just a few shredded chicken strips, but a whole chicken leg on top of the sticky rice, with plentiful toppings — the portion and satisfaction are greater than a typical breakfast.

What's special about the chicken leg sticky rice?

Open the takeaway box and you'll first see the sticky rice lining the bottom, topped with a whole chicken leg, herbs, fried shallots, peanuts and other toppings. The chicken leg has a rich, oily aroma; combined with soft sticky rice that's not too dry, it has more layers of flavor than plain rice. Fried shallots and peanuts add a crispy texture, while the herbs prevent the whole box from feeling too greasy.

The chicken leg in the photo is quite substantial; for meat lovers it's worth ordering over the shredded version xôi gà xé. Shredded chicken sticky rice is easier to eat, while the chicken leg sticky rice feels more like a full main course; if two people order together you can get one chicken leg and one savory sticky rice to swap flavors.

Savory sticky rice has very rich toppings

Besides the chicken leg, Xôi Bình Tiên's savory sticky rice includes many common Vietnamese toppings like Vietnamese ham chả lụa, pork floss, Chinese sausage, shredded chicken, boiled egg, peanuts and fried shallots. Toppings vary by set, but the overall feature is that a single box of sticky rice already has many things to eat slowly, so you don't need extra soup or side dishes.

If you usually like Hong Kong–style sticky rice, you may find the Vietnamese version's aroma more complex; it's not simply seasoned with soy sauce but combines the scents of meats, fried shallots, peanuts, herbs and the sticky rice itself. If you want something lighter, choose the simpler shredded chicken; if you want to try multiple flavors at once, pick the savory sticky rice or the chicken leg version.

How to search and order on GrabFood?

On GrabFood, directly search for Xôi Bình Tiên, then choose the branch nearest to your hotel that is still accepting orders. This brand has multiple branches in Ho Chi Minh City; on the delivery platform the shop name often includes the street, for example Xôi Bình Tiên – Lý Thái Tổ. Because it's a takeaway shop, delivery times and coverage change by time and location, so you don't need to go to the storefront.

When ordering, pay attention to the meal photos, topping descriptions and ratings. The GrabFood page once showed the Lý Thái Tổ branch with about 4.8 stars and over 2,000 reviews, which is a useful reference when quickly choosing a takeaway place while traveling. Platform promos sometimes discount the original price to around 12,000 越南盾, but the pictured price for the chicken leg sticky rice is about 38,000 越南盾, roughly HK$11／NT$49／人民幣¥10; when ordering, make sure whether the discount applies to the whole shop or just specific items.

When is Vietnamese sticky rice suitable to eat?

Best recommended in the morning or at noon. A chicken leg sticky rice in the morning can basically keep you full until the afternoon; if you don't want to go out at night it can also serve as a simple dinner. It's best to open the takeaway after delivery while it's still warm so the steam can dissipate a bit and the sticky rice won't become too wet from being sealed in the box. If your hotel has a microwave, you can reheat briefly, but it's better to handle the chicken leg and herbs separately for improved texture.

Sticky rice itself is very filling, so you don't need to order too much the first time. Two travelers can start with one chicken leg sticky rice and a small portion of savory sticky rice; if your companion has a larger appetite, add more toppings or a sweet sticky rice. The official menu, besides savory sticky rice, also has sweet options like xôi cadé、xôi lá cẩm 及 xôi nếp than, which you can try next time.

You can get authentic Vietnamese flavors when ordering takeaway to the hotel

The appeal of Xôi Bình Tiên isn't restaurant-style plating but affordable price, plentiful toppings, a substantial chicken leg, and that ordering via Grab gets it delivered to your hotel. For travelers who want a local breakfast without getting up early to go out every day, this is a very convenient choice.

If you're only ordering one item, the top choice is the whole-chicken-leg Xôi đùi gà; if you want to try more traditional toppings, pick the savory sticky rice. When in Ho Chi Minh City, search Xôi Bình Tiên on GrabFood and order a box to your hotel to eat slowly — simple but full of Vietnamese street breakfast flavor.