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Grain of Rice

3.7 (59 reviews)
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Michelle M.

I was working in the area all last week and decided to pop into Grain if Rice. What a cute and cozy little place. The place was steady with take out orders and a few people seated inside. Their menu isn't big but I have learned places with small menus do amazing food with that little menu. We only wanted something light we got the YinYang Rolls. 3 salad rolls and 3 spring rolls. They get their beef from Viking Alberta (yay local) and they advertise that too which i like. I love supporting local farmers. The salad rolls and spring rolls were delicious. Loves that they brought cucumber lemon water to our table. Very elegant feel to this little spot. I have been wanting to go back every day since I've been there to try more of their items. Worth the trip if you're far away and if you are close why go anywhere else.

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Jonny M.

Don't look now but apparently Edmonton is embracing forward thinking and becoming "trendy" these days. Grain of Rice, a Chinese/Vietnamese restaurant, is the latest to incorporate a no tipping policy to their menu. Grain of Rice is located waaaaaaaaaay west. I didn't even realize there was stuff this far west and I'm a west ender. The space is bright and modern but with a casual, laid back vibe to it. It's like a hybrid restaurant/fast food place. The menu is simple; a couple of appetizers, entrees and a few specials up on their chalk board above the kitchen. If you're one for food challenges, they're starting up a Wonton Challenge. The amount of wontons required to win (at life) is TBD. - Infused water - a nice touch from your boring, generic water. It came with mint leaves, lemon wedges and sliced cucumbers. - Pho ($15.00) - apparently, their broth is simmered for over 10 hours. I had a sip of the broth and it was very clean tasting. Ol was pretty happy with her bowl. Oddly enough, they bring you the tiniest portion of bean sprouts, with no basil in sight. - The OG bowl ($15.00) - this was actually well done; flavourful without being greasy and the rice had a nice wok hei to it. The scallops were pretty dinky along with the baby sized portions of gai lan. - Emperor's gold ($6.00) - probably the most expensive bun I've ever ate. Yes, it was $6.00 for ONE bun. Granted, it was good but there's no way you can ignore the fact that it was that pricey. Nice to see a few more restaurants opening up in the "burbs". I'm curious to see how they'll fare. For me, tough to judge after one visit but it seems they're catering more to the non-Asian clientele.

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Kim L.

I have mixed feelings about Grain of Rice. The food wasn't terrible but wasn't anything really noteworthy and exceptional that stood enough that would make me excited to go back again. I get Grain of Rice trying to take advantage of the local and sustainable ingredients that Alberta has to offer and are a no tipping establishment, but I feel that they didn't truly highlight or enhance the ingredients and it.could have been beef from anywhere... It was a little bit of a miss because it seemed they were trying a bit too hard to be trendy and kind of missed the mark. A little too much fusion, unfortunately.

Ley D.

I expected this new local business to be at least 3-stars, but unfortunately I think it's only 3-stars at most. The Peaches and Shrimp were a little weak. The batter was soft and there wasn't anything special about it. Unfortunately, I've had much better elsewhere at a comparable price. The OG Bowl came out next. Fried rice, gai lan, and scallops. The scallops were terribly small and the gai lan was lacking - barely any actually. They were cut so small you thought they were green onions in your food. Two moments too late later, the Beef and Rice Noodles arrived. The beef was over-cooked and the dish overall was too greasy. Unfortunately another miss. Aside from the food, I'm not a big fan of their "don't tip" concept for two reasons: 1. It felt awkward to not tip for someone's service. They mention that it's because of their already-market-priced meals, but a tip isn't meant to replace that - it's a monetary "high five" for the customer service received. It's the big "Thank You!" at the end that we, consumers, give to show our gratitude. 2. As a business owner, the tip should provide a gauge of customer service temperature. Poor service = small tip, better service = bigger tip. As a business owner, I would want to evaluate how my staff are doing vs how many people have come through the door vs leftover food, and how or if the tips directly affect or relate to any of those variables. At any rate, if you can wait for this new business to gain some experience and "pan out" their meals, I'd wait. They are in a great location and I'm sure they'll find ways to improve over time!

Pho and spring rolls
Lily V.

I was super excited to see a Vietnamese/Chinese place open up so close to home and have been in a few times now. I think there were a few kinks to iron out as they got up and running, but they're super active on social media and have been very open to feedback. It's one of two places in town with a no-tipping policy, and also focuses a lot on local ingredients where possible. That said, it's still pricy for Asian food, so be mindful of that. I had a bowl of pho and an order of 3 spring rolls, and it came to $25 ish. The food itself is ok - some hits and some misses. I liked their crispy noodles, but find their pho to be lacking depth in its broth. The spring rolls are better on its own, but I'm confused with their mixed appetizer platter that has them wrapped in rice paper and served alongside a flavourful ground beef and salad. Overall, I tend to have liked their Chinese dishes more than their Vietnamese dishes - but I'm always comparing it to my family's cooking, so I'm a bit biased. I think there is a lot of potential here and I'd love to see it flourish in our neighbourhood.

David Y.

For those who live in the west end, this place is worth a visit. It is a quaint little place with friendly staff. We arrived before the lunch crowd, but soon after we ordered, the place started to fill up. Their menu is not extensive, which to me means better quality control and well executed dishes. We ordered the beef pho and vermicelli bowl. Both dishes could have been a little more flavourful. I would have preferred more fish sauce for the vermicelli bowl but not a bad taste for this fusion Vietnamese restaurant. Their dishes are a little on the pricey side, but that is because the tip is already included in the price of the dish, so you don't have to pay any additional tip.

Sharon M.

I went to Grain of Rice yesterday with my bf and we were both really impressed. We love that they source their ingredients locally and that you pay for the price on the menu (no tips). There wasn't an item on the menu that I didn't want to try! We shared the Viking wings and a beef & tofu dish. Both had great flavor. The service and atmosphere were also fantastic - we already new we wanted to come back before we even got our food.

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Jackson M.

Waited a while to eat here as it's out on the west side. Totaly worth it. Killer onion cakes, spring rolls, noodles. No options for the vegans really. Lemon tofu is very well done though. Hope to try the pho next. It's worth the drive, busy during the rush as it's gaining popularity

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Great tasting Teryiaki dishes here as well as large portions. The service was quick and efficient as it was a take out meal.

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Amazing food! Best pho in Edmonton, with beautiful broth and fresh beef. My favourite comfort meal :D

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Really good food and friendly service, however it was quite expensive for pho. I ordered the vermacelli and it was delish!

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