top of page

LAO CUISINE

Welcome to Sticky Rice Café, where every dish tells a story of family, culture, and tradition.

OUR STORY

MENU

FAQ

CATERING

ຍົກໆໆ ຍົກໆໆ ຍົກໆໆ ຍົກໆໆ ຍົກໆໆ ຍົກໆໆ ຍົກໆໆ ຍົກໆໆ ຍົກໆໆ ຍົກໆໆ ຍົກໆໆ ຍົກໆໆ

Founded in 2016, our café brings the vibrant flavors of Laos to Knoxville in a warm, welcoming space.

Whether you're new to Lao cuisine or a long-time fan, we invite you to gather around the table, share a meal, and feel like part of the family.

IMG_3458.heic

FOLLOW US

Need a sweet treat today? Our fried bananas are a must try! And stay tuned… we’ve got even more desserts coming soon 👀🍨 Drop your guesses below.

Need a sweet treat today? Our fried bananas are a must try! And stay tuned… we’ve got even more desserts coming soon 👀🍨 Drop your guesses below.

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Sticky Girls! ❤️ We kicked off our day by giving back to the amazing teachers at West Valley Middle School—because spreading love starts with our community!

And don’t forget, we’ve got delicious food & drink specials waiting for you today! 🤭

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Sticky Girls! ❤️ We kicked off our day by giving back to the amazing teachers at West Valley Middle School—because spreading love starts with our community!

And don’t forget, we’ve got delicious food & drink specials waiting for you today! 🤭

Back by popular demand & bringing the heat with another special! 🔥

Tomorrow (Friday), we’re serving up Stir Fried Yellow Curry Snow Crab AND the fan-favorite Shaking Beef! You asked, we listened—don’t miss out 🍽️💚

Back by popular demand & bringing the heat with another special! 🔥

Tomorrow (Friday), we’re serving up Stir Fried Yellow Curry Snow Crab AND the fan-favorite Shaking Beef! You asked, we listened—don’t miss out 🍽️💚

🚨Today’s Special….Shaking Beef!! Tender, flavorful steak bites paired with rice and soup – the perfect combo for a Sticky lunch. Don’t miss out before it’s all gone 😋

🚨Today’s Special….Shaking Beef!! Tender, flavorful steak bites paired with rice and soup – the perfect combo for a Sticky lunch. Don’t miss out before it’s all gone 😋

Slowly but surely, the new place is almost ready! The countdown to opening is on… and we’re so excited! 🤭

Slowly but surely, the new place is almost ready! The countdown to opening is on… and we’re so excited! 🤭

We will be closing early at 1:30 p.m. today due to inclement weather. Stay tuned for updates on when we’ll be open again! ❄️

Throwback to last year’s winter storm! Our favorite Sticky Girl enjoying the snow 😍

We will be closing early at 1:30 p.m. today due to inclement weather. Stay tuned for updates on when we’ll be open again! ❄️

Throwback to last year’s winter storm! Our favorite Sticky Girl enjoying the snow 😍

End-of-year dump 🤭 What an amazing 2024! We can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store. Keep an eye out—we’ve got a HUGE surprise coming in the new year!!

🥳We are open New Year’s Day 🥳

End-of-year dump 🤭 What an amazing 2024! We can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store. Keep an eye out—we’ve got a HUGE surprise coming in the new year!!

🥳We are open New Year’s Day 🥳

It’s the season of giving! Swing by your favorite café to pick up the perfect holiday gift. Don’t forget to check out our 16 oz jars of homemade sauces—great for any foodie on your list! 🎁

🎄We’ll be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

It’s the season of giving! Swing by your favorite café to pick up the perfect holiday gift. Don’t forget to check out our 16 oz jars of homemade sauces—great for any foodie on your list! 🎁

🎄We’ll be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Make sure to stop by and enjoy a dinner spread like this while you’re out holiday shopping at the mall

📸 @joelh.chavez

Make sure to stop by and enjoy a dinner spread like this while you’re out holiday shopping at the mall

📸 @joelh.chavez

Okay, we’re letting you in on a little secret 🤫—the Sticky Girls have been obsessed with this combo! Lao sausage and crispy pork belly with egg fried rice (light soy sauce), paired with a side of Grandma’s hot sauce. 😙🤌🏽

Okay, we’re letting you in on a little secret 🤫—the Sticky Girls have been obsessed with this combo! Lao sausage and crispy pork belly with egg fried rice (light soy sauce), paired with a side of Grandma’s hot sauce. 😙🤌🏽

Today’s the day for our special 🚨GATOR BOUDIN BALLS!! Yes that’s right, we’re frying up gator straight from Florida… plus homemade remoulade sauce. Come celebrate Gator Hate Week with us at Sticky Rice 💚🧡 Make sure to get an order before we sell out 🤤

Today’s the day for our special 🚨GATOR BOUDIN BALLS!! Yes that’s right, we’re frying up gator straight from Florida… plus homemade remoulade sauce. Come celebrate Gator Hate Week with us at Sticky Rice 💚🧡 Make sure to get an order before we sell out 🤤

You guys know how much we love the VOLS 💚🧡 We’re kicking off Gator Hate Week with a Thursday special… Alligator Boudin Balls! This special will go towards @xhunger in support of @lovekitchenknoxville. So come down to support a good cause and try a cajun special! #ChompWeek #GatorHater #GoVols #GatorBoudinBalls

You guys know how much we love the VOLS 💚🧡 We’re kicking off Gator Hate Week with a Thursday special… Alligator Boudin Balls! This special will go towards @xhunger in support of @lovekitchenknoxville. So come down to support a good cause and try a cajun special! #ChompWeek #GatorHater #GoVols #GatorBoudinBalls

Tag your favorite pho lover 🫶🏼 and treat them to a bowl of Sticky Rice pho! Ask a server about our different Pho options 🍜 #StickyRiceCafe #Pho #Phoritto #PhoBack

Tag your favorite pho lover 🫶🏼 and treat them to a bowl of Sticky Rice pho! Ask a server about our different Pho options 🍜 #StickyRiceCafe #Pho #Phoritto #PhoBack

Just a few more hours til kick off! Come pregame with $3 Thaiteanie shots with your favorite Sticky Girl from 11 am to 3pm 🧡🤩 and watch the Vols start the season with a win!

If you haven’t stopped by our neighbors @marblecitypub, today’s the day to meet our favorite bartender Ailis!

Just a few more hours til kick off! Come pregame with $3 Thaiteanie shots with your favorite Sticky Girl from 11 am to 3pm 🧡🤩 and watch the Vols start the season with a win!

If you haven’t stopped by our neighbors @marblecitypub, today’s the day to meet our favorite bartender Ailis!

Cheers to football time in Tennessee 🍻🏈 Kick off the season with Thaiteanie shots for the Vols!! Enjoy $3 shots during game time 🧡#Volsby20

Cheers to football time in Tennessee 🍻🏈 Kick off the season with Thaiteanie shots for the Vols!! Enjoy $3 shots during game time 🧡#Volsby20

Countin down the days til game day on Rocky Top!! Stay tuned for a special this Saturday from your fav Sticky Girls 🧡🍊 And in the meantime come enjoy some Thaiteanie shots

Countin down the days til game day on Rocky Top!! Stay tuned for a special this Saturday from your fav Sticky Girls 🧡🍊 And in the meantime come enjoy some Thaiteanie shots

Another day, another foodie pic! Our grilled pork chops are our number one selling item, paired perfectly with a side of veggies and all our homemade sauces 🤤

Another day, another foodie pic! Our grilled pork chops are our number one selling item, paired perfectly with a side of veggies and all our homemade sauces 🤤

Sending love to @ethanbooher0 as he heads to NYU!! We’re so proud of him for this accomplishment. Thank you for the years of support. The endless support our people give us is unmatched, we love you guys!

As students start back to school and head to campus, make sure to bring your friends and family to your favorite place 🫶🏼🤩

Sending love to @ethanbooher0 as he heads to NYU!! We’re so proud of him for this accomplishment. Thank you for the years of support. The endless support our people give us is unmatched, we love you guys!

As students start back to school and head to campus, make sure to bring your friends and family to your favorite place 🫶🏼🤩

Can’t beat this dinner spread! Beer Lao + pork chops + pork belly grandma’s stir fry noodles 🤤

📷: @whosjar

Can’t beat this dinner spread! Beer Lao + pork chops + pork belly grandma’s stir fry noodles 🤤

📷: @whosjar

The weekend starts now! Join us for a refreshing cocktail to beat the summer heat and relax 😎

The weekend starts now! Join us for a refreshing cocktail to beat the summer heat and relax 😎

This Thursday, we are participating in Dining Out For Life with @choicehealthnetwork! Come dine with us and a portion of your meal will be donated to building awareness for HIV.

Funds from Dining Out for Life will allow Positively Living to provide life changing and life savings services to nearly 6,000 Tennesseans this year!

This Thursday, we are participating in Dining Out For Life with @choicehealthnetwork! Come dine with us and a portion of your meal will be donated to building awareness for HIV.

Funds from Dining Out for Life will allow Positively Living to provide life changing and life savings services to nearly 6,000 Tennesseans this year!

Ya heard it from Khan, come grab a thirst quenching beverage to enjoy on these hot summer days 🤣💦

Comment if you want to see the bloopers!

Ya heard it from Khan, come grab a thirst quenching beverage to enjoy on these hot summer days 🤣💦

Comment if you want to see the bloopers!

Last week, a couple of Sticky Girls went out to support our customers! It’s amazing what @gridknoxville is doing in the community 💚 Let us know any awesome things happening in the community, we would love to come and support

Last week, a couple of Sticky Girls went out to support our customers! It’s amazing what @gridknoxville is doing in the community 💚 Let us know any awesome things happening in the community, we would love to come and support

If you’re ever looking for a quick bite, come grab a kow jie pate/lao sandwhich! Our favorite combo is brisket, a fried egg and drizzle of sriracha. Ooh and if you want to be fancy…dip it in our pho broth 🤤👀 Drop your go-to order below

If you’re ever looking for a quick bite, come grab a kow jie pate/lao sandwhich! Our favorite combo is brisket, a fried egg and drizzle of sriracha. Ooh and if you want to be fancy…dip it in our pho broth 🤤👀 Drop your go-to order below

June is reserved for PRIDE + Sticky Girls 🌈🫶��🏼 Missing a couple colors but we always welcome everyone with love here at Sticky Rice

June is reserved for PRIDE + Sticky Girls 🌈🫶🏼 Missing a couple colors but we always welcome everyone with love here at Sticky Rice

Thank you @jonathancainofficial for coming to Sticky Rice! Great to see so many amazing people come support us through the years 💚 We love Journey 🤭🎸🤘

Thank you @jonathancainofficial for coming to Sticky Rice! Great to see so many amazing people come support us through the years 💚 We love Journey 🤭🎸🤘

Thank you everyone for 5k followers! The love and support we receive from our followers is truly appreciated 🫶🏼 Keep an eye out 👀 we might have a special when we reach 8k followers. Make sure to drop a comment and share this post to spread the love 🥳

Thank you everyone for 5k followers! The love and support we receive from our followers is truly appreciated 🫶🏼 Keep an eye out 👀 we might have a special when we reach 8k followers. Make sure to drop a comment and share this post to spread the love 🥳

It’s a beautiful day to enjoy our outside seating! Come share a spread like this one with your favorite sticky crew 😎💚

It’s a beautiful day to enjoy our outside seating! Come share a spread like this one with your favorite sticky crew 😎💚

The weather may be warming up but don’t let it stop you from enjoying a delicious bowl of soup. Officially introducing our egg drop soup to everyone! Grandma’s signature recipe is only served in one size and easily enjoyable on any day 🤭💚

The weather may be warming up but don’t let it stop you from enjoying a delicious bowl of soup. Officially introducing our egg drop soup to everyone! Grandma’s signature recipe is only served in one size and easily enjoyable on any day 🤭💚

We know everyone enjoys a bowl of our delicious Pho…but have you ever chased a shot with Pho? 🍜🍻 This weekend, take a shot of Jame-O with a Pho back for only $6 👀😤 Swipe to see whose favorite shot this is

#phoshots #weekendvibes #laotian #cheers #bestuncbestchef

We know everyone enjoys a bowl of our delicious Pho…but have you ever chased a shot with Pho? 🍜🍻 This weekend, take a shot of Jame-O with a Pho back for only $6 👀😤 Swipe to see whose favorite shot this is

#phoshots #weekendvibes #laotian #cheers #bestuncbestchef

.pro-gallery-wix-wrapper {display: block !important;} .pro-gallery-wix-wrapper .gallery-item-container {opacity: 1 !important; display: block !important;}

bottom of page