Our Story
About Us
Who We Are
Sticky Rice Express is a Nashville-based food concept born from a love of bold Asian flavors and the classic American smash burger. We took everything we love about street food — the crunch, the heat, the freshness — and built it on a sticky rice bun.
You'll find us every Tuesday at the Nashville Farmers Market, slinging Krispy, saucy, stacked burgers to anyone brave enough to try something new.
What Sets Us Apart
The Sticky Rice Difference
We are Nashville's first and only Asian Smash Burger — a true original born at the crossroads of Southeast Asia and American comfort food.
What started as a treasured family recipe passed down through generations since the 1800s in Laos and Cambodia has now found its home in Music City. Our grandparents carried these bold, soulful flavors across oceans, blending them with the crispy, juicy magic of the classic American smash burger.
The result? A one-of-a-kind taste experience you won't find anywhere else — savory, aromatic, slightly sweet, with that perfect smash crust. Every bite tells a story of heritage, love, and the joy of bringing families together around the table.
From our kitchen to your hands, we pour generations of tradition and happiness into every burger. Come taste the journey that traveled from the streets of Southeast Asia all the way to the heart of Nashville.
"Happiness is handmade, one smash at a time."
Sticky Rice Buns
Forget the brioche. Our burgers are built on hand-pressed sticky rice buns — crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside.
Asian-Inspired Flavors
Sriracha mayo, daikon, fresh jalapeño, karrots — every bite is layered with bold Southeast Asian flavor.
Fresh at the Market
We set up at the Nashville Farmers Market every Tuesday. Fresh ingredients, made to order, every time.