Thai
Asian
Laotian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Traditional Laotian food but almost every entree (that is not a meat specific dish) and some appetizers can be veganized. The staff will assist in identifying ways to veganize. Sample dishes such as green curry, red curry, spring rolls, noodle bowl, Lao sandwich, and stir-fry bowl. Can ask for bobo tea with coconut milk.
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17 Reviews
First Review by zippyzelda
SpreadTheVeg
Points +188
Good food - Edit
First time eating here. We ordered 2 fresh spring rolls with tofu, a red curry, and grandma's stir-fried noodles with tofu and no egg. We also had mango sticky rice for dessert. Everything was tasty, but the noodles had no veggies and were also a small portion (so not very filling). We were a bit bummed given it cost $15. The hostess who seated us was very kind and quick. The first person who waited on us didn't understand what vegan meant. We had to do the "nothing from animals, so no meat, no dairy, no eggs" spiel twice, which made us nervous. Could've been a language barrier? We didn't get there at a crowded time, so I was also surprised at how long it took for the food to come out. Glad we got an appetizer because of that. Thankfully the food was all vegan.
Read morePros: Tasty, Nice staff, Large curry portions
Cons: Not all staff knowledgeable in what vegan is, Some dishes have small portions, Small rice portions
Guest
dbfullon
Points +586
Awesome!!! - Edit
I want to give 5 stars but HC reserves that for vegan spots. Food and staff amazing!!!
Read morePros: Food, Staff, Prices
Guest
JERILYNSWIGER
Points +59
Phenomenal - Edit
Worth the wait. I’m glad I waited to eat here. Both service and food is excellent. I shall return.
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thecoexister
Points +18
So yummy! - Edit
The red curry and tofu is so delicious #Veganuary
Read morePros: Most things can be veganized
Cons: They’re closed on sundays
Guest
savannahhope5
Points +103
The Rice is to Die For - Edit
Probably my favorite sticky rice I’ve ever had! I had never had Laotian food, and I cannot wait to try more.
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petaleeli
Points +85
Okay - nice staff - Edit
Venue - it's in a shopping strip and rather plain. Food is okay. Staff is friendly. Price is acceptable for what you get. Good quantity. Plenty of options for vegetarians, though only a few for vegans.
Read morePros: Friend staff
Cons: 3 TVs on 3 different channels in small
Guest
Germanator
Points +35
Amazing - Edit
I love Sticky Rice Cafe, super friendly service, they understand vegan food, love the sake, I can take my meat eating husband. This is my go to vegan restaurant.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , My meat eating husband can go with me. , Everything is made fresh
Cons: None
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MelodyLuca
Points +20
Amazing - Edit
So wonderful food, service and price are perfect! Top on my list! A must try!!!
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Carbivore
Points +59
The rice is just so nice - Edit
This place has a few things on the menu that are vegan and a few others that can be made that way no problem. The papaya salad has fish sauce so ask for that to be left out and bring a little vegan fish sauce from home to splash on it and you find nirvana instantly. Very friendly people and cozy little dining area. It’s nice and holy wow, the rice.
Read morePros: Sticky rice, Little indications on the menu , Friendliness
Cons: Small, Parking, Strip mall location
Guest
NicolePanza-Kania
Points +103
Vegan and Gluten Free options - Edit
Most dishes can be made vegan by omitting meat and are clearly marked on the menu with "V." I had the noodles and vegetables and the panang curry. You could get both with tofu as your protein but I got extra veggies. Bonus is that they have multiple gluten free options as well. Very friendly family owned restaurant and good prices.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Gluten free options, Good prices
Guest
Shawna42
Points +1426
Holy coconut! - Edit
So the Menu is clearly marked with "options that can be made Vegetarian". And that's really great. They also have several gluten free options. The veggie stir fry is definitely amazing.
Read morePros: Parking lot, Vegan options clearly marked
Guest
RandyChase
Points +51
It puts the Laotian in the basket - Edit
Great place with some vegan options. You can order iced coffee or boba and ask for no dairy. They have coconut milk.
Read moreThe tofu sandwiches (similar to bahn mi) are the best. They get fresh bread on Wednesday and Saturday and serve until they run out of bread. Sometimes they run out the same day.
Veggie fried spring rolls and tofu fresh rolls are good.
Pros: Friendly
Cons: They can run out of bread
Guest
foodie67
Points +118
Excellent in every way - Edit
I’ve been to this amazing family owned restaurant more times than I can count. They have a handful of scrumptious vegan options. They are also very mindful of diets and if you let them know then can make slight changes to make something vegan. The grandmother does all of the cooking and most of the staff are family. They are incredibly helpful, friendly and accommodating. They all work together and watching them during a rush hour is amazing. Prices are reasonable.
Read moreEven though a stir fry doesn’t sound very exciting, theirs is amazing! Their fresh spring rolls, not fried, are wonderful. The curry plate is very good, but be prepared for spicy. And the Kow Poon is equally as good and spicy. If you want a sandwich, just ask for their Lao Sandwich to be made with oil, not butter. Also the Noodle Bowl is very good. I like mine with the friend spring rolls inside of it. And yes, they serve traditional sticky rice in bamboo containers that is meant to be eaten with ones hands.
I highly recommend it. The menu is also well marked.
Pros: Handful of vegan options, Super friendly , Good service
Cons: Can get very busy during peak times
Guest
maplesh
Points +238
Amazing! - Edit
Today was my first visit to Sticky Rice Cafe and my first time eating Laotian food. I loved it!! The staff was friendly and knows how to help you pick veggie options. I got the panang curry with tofu and sticky rice and I loved it so much!! It was just the right amount of spice for me. I will definitely be back. I got to speak with the owner briefly and she said her mom is the cook. I’m happy to support a local, family owned, veggie friendly restaurant. You need to go!
Read morePros: Homemade food, Many options to veganize, Family owned and operated
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Knoxgirl
Points +13
So good! - Edit
We needed some warm, healthy comfort food and this place delivered. He got the Thai Iced Coffee, Spicy Green Curry w tofu, and sticky rice. I got a coconut boba tea, and stir fry veggies and tofu w sticky rice. Omg. It was so delicious, flavorful, spicy and interesting! Eat here.
Read morePros: Great Service , Delicious Food, Clean
Guest
plant_munch
Points +54
Awesome Vegan Choices - Edit
This restaurant offers Vegan options. The noodle bowl made Vegan and the Vegetable Fresh Spring Rolls are great!!
Read morePros: Good quality Vegan food
Cons: They do serve meat
Guest
zippyzelda
Points +33
Amazing food! - Edit
I've never had Laotian food so wasn't sure what to expect, but the Sticky Rice Cafe far exceeded any expectations that I had. The restaurant is locally owned by a family from Laos and the owner's mother is the cook. While there are meat/fish dishes on the menu, the opportunities for vegans and vegetarians are numerous. We had a large group so tried various dishes. I have to say that the Green Curry with tofu may have been the best southeast Asian curry dish that I have ever had. The Red Curry was also amazing. There is a Laotian sandwich in which you can have whatever kind of "meat" you want and my daughter had tofu and vegetables as her "meat" and the sandwich was very filling. Our group also had the Stir-Fry vegetables. The waitress offered a Red Curry soup that is similar to Tom Yum soup but was vegan. We also bought Bobo teas which were veganized by using coconut milk. All in all a delicious expereince! I just wished I lived in Knoxville as I would go there all the time.
Read morePros: Food is amazing-fresh and tasty, Staff--friendly, helpful, Willing to "veganize" anything!
Cons: Only one location in Knoxville, Does offer meat and fish
Guest
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