Why Choose This Dish
The Isan Table Staple
Soft, chewy sticky rice - the everyday centre of Isan meals, eaten by hand.
Traditionally Eaten by Hand
Rolled and eaten by hand the way it's served across Isan.
Simply Vegan
Simply steamed glutinous rice.
Pricing
£3.50 Per Portion
Inside this dish
Soft, chewy sticky rice - the everyday staple of Isan cooking, traditionally rolled and eaten by hand.
Glutinous sticky rice
Traditionally eaten by hand
Please inform us of any allergies or dietary requirements before ordering.
Flavour profile of our Sticky Rice
Soft, chewy sticky rice - an Isan staple made for sharing.
Soft and Chewy
A dense, sticky texture unlike jasmine rice.
Made for Sharing
Traditionally served in a shared basket.
Pairs With Heat
Its plainness balances spicy dishes.
No Seasoning Needed
Served plain so it never competes.
Kat's Childhood Rice
The rice Kat grew up eating in Maha Sarakham.
The Story
In Isan, Northeast Thailand, sticky rice isn't a side dish - it's the centre of the meal. Traditionally served in a woven basket and eaten by hand, it's rolled into small balls and used to scoop up spicy salads and grilled meats. It's the daily bread of the region, shared at the table rather than plated individually.
Kat grew up with it exactly that way, on her family's farm in Maha Sarakham, where sticky rice was part of everyday life rather than something ordered occasionally. Its distinctive soft, chewy texture comes from glutinous rice, steamed rather than boiled.
Served plain at Kat's Cuisine, it's meant to do the same job here as it always has - a simple, chewy base built to balance the spice of dishes like Papaya Salad and Tom Yum. A genuine taste of Kat's own Isan upbringing, in St Albans.
Perfect For
Perfect if you want the traditional Isan way to eat.
A great choice alongside Papaya Salad or Isan Curry.
Ideal for scooping up spicier dishes.
Take a Closer Look
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sticky Rice?
Fresh steamed sticky rice with its distinctive soft, chewy texture - the everyday staple of Isan cooking, traditionally eaten by hand.
Is Sticky Rice spicy?
No - it's made with no chilli heat at all.
Is Sticky Rice vegan?
Yes, it's fully vegan and vegetarian.
Does Sticky Rice suit dietary requirements?
Please let us know about any allergies or dietary requirements when ordering and we'll advise.