Rice Restaurant & Bar

Ho Chi Minh City


Celebrating all things rice, this cosy neighbourhood restaurant serves up Vietnamese classics with a fusion twist. The sun-dried squid is marinated in rice wine and the udon-like banh canh rice noodles are delicious in a thick broth tinged with turmeric. Rice even figures in the unique cocktails in the form of rice milk and rice alcohol.

The restaurant is not clearly visible from street level. Head to the Landmark 3 building in the Vinhomes Central Park Complex and look for the entrance to Rice right by the swimming pool.


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