What Sticky rice is
Glutinous rice served in a basket with every meal.
Sticky rice is listed as a dish in the Laos guide, where the index tags it rice-based. The index uses those labels to make an unfamiliar menu legible. What it cannot tell you is how this particular kitchen seasons, fries or plates the dish, so leave room to ask.
Where to find Sticky rice
Sticky rice is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Laos. Start with busy markets and casual counters, where turnover keeps the food fresh.
The Laos guide also covers 5 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Sticky rice sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 7 food entries we track for Laos, 5 are budget, 2 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 5 | Tam mak hoong, Sticky rice, Or lam |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 2 | Laap, Khao soi |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Sticky rice is one of 5 dish entries and 5 budget items; 1 items share the rice-based tag.
Dietary notes
- No dietary flags in our data: the index does not mark this item vegetarian, halal, pork, seafood or alcohol, so ask the kitchen about ingredients.
How to order it
- Rice is the base of the plate. Ask whether it is included or charged separately, and whether refills are free.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Laos items that make most sense alongside Sticky rice, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Laos items share the most tags with Sticky rice, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Sticky rice: common questions
What is Sticky rice?
Glutinous rice served in a basket with every meal. It is listed in the TasteBridge Laos guide as a dish.
How much does Sticky rice cost in Laos?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Sticky rice vegetarian?
Sticky rice is not tagged vegetarian in our data. Ask before ordering if you avoid meat, fish or animal fats; the recipe can vary by kitchen.
Where can I try Sticky rice?
Our index lists it across Laos, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Laos. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.