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    Rice Culture

    4.3 (68 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Ube Matcha Cereal Milk
    Aldair V.

    Cool theme in this restaurant plus really neat furniture. It was easy to order on the kiosk and the staff was helpful with questions I had about the items. It didn't take long to get my order. The taste lived up to the hype! What would have made it better was if all flavors were available

    Abegail A.

    Was in need of a sweet treat and was in the area so decided to stop by. Just as good as their Vienna location! I was sad that there was only 2 flavors of soft serve available, but it was close to 8pm. The strawchee matcha calpico was a solid choice (although these were the only two flavors available anyhow lol). A mini with a taiyaki was plenty (even when shared!). Plenty of seating. Friendly service.

    Ube Custard
    Kevin C.

    It was very good. The ube was tremendous and tasted very smooth and creamy, very custard-like. The breading was very good as well and it tasted like it came straight from the oven. I wish the sizing was a big bigger but the atmosphere was great. Good music, good vibes here. It all melted in my mouth and was soft which was what I wanted. Would come again, even though they don't accept cash

    Mike L.

    I've been craving ube. Come to find on my way home Rice Culture! If you're looking for a unique dessert experience and a place that brings homage to Asian culture, give this place a try. I am not a soft serve fan, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to try this place out. The place is self order, and the staff is available to answer any questions you may have or even want to get a sample before you place the order. It's def a cool sight to see the employees making the taiyakis right there in front of you. The fresh smells hit you as you walk in the place. The bright purple definitely brings some fun to the place. The price is up there for what you're getting but I will say this is definitely a great place to try something new.

    That fish is eating all my ice cream!
    Karen P.

    Very tasty! Got the mini soft serve ube and strawberry with the fish on top and was just right amount to share.

    Christine H.

    Saw an IG post about their hot chocolates and had to go try it! Got both the Ube and Pandan marshmellow toppings. The topping is super thick and you have to dig a hole with a spoon to get to the hot chocolate drink. I highly enjoyed the white chocolate version more than the regular chocolate. For the price of it, it was just a one time thing for me. LOL. Their taiyakis are good and even better if you get it made fresh to order. Many options to choose from, but my favorite is the Nutella filled one. The staff there was super friendly and welcoming. There is some seating available inside.

    Gahee K.

    Great dessert spot! I've tried the taiyaki, halo halo, drinks and soft serve and honestly, you can't go wrong with any of their options. Everything was delicious except halo halo was a tad too sweet for my liking but if you enjoy sweet desserts, it shouldn't be an issue. All the taiyaki flavors are great. My favorite was Nutella and the ube flavor soft serve has a very strong, authentic flavor which was also yummy. If you are looking for a sweet solid dessert place, this is definitely a good stop to stop by!

    Halo Halo
    Lyn L.

    This place was tech friendly and "old" people like us were fascinated at how we could customize our dessert without speaking to a human. I tried their version of Filipino Halo Halo. The ingredients enticed me: lanka, ube soft serve, leche flan, beans. When it came to taste, it was not my mother's halo halo. A nice copycat but very different. The ice was too thick and the flan was like a flat soft cookie. The soft serve Ube was almost there but not really. Service was super friendly. Staff dude was on point in decorating this Halo Halo. The ambiance of the place is welcoming. It has lots of seating and a big window to stare out into the parking lot.

    Oreo Cookie
    Dave U.

    My first time with this soft serve dish. Ordering via kiosk was fun. The portion size was huge. At the counter I had the option to add toppings. I chose Rice Krispies. This topping elevated this dream cup.. Staff was super friendly. He presented my cup with pride. We enjoyed our treats at the window seats. The place was clean and bright.

    Lea A.

    I know Rice Culture is known for their taiyaki, but imo... their soft serve is where it's at. The taiyaki has a sweet and slightly salty dough. The texture vaguely reminds me of a warmed up leige waffle? The filling is custardy and not too sweet. They're just okay to me. None of the flavors I had really stood out to me, except their strawberry hojicha which had a nice tartness and brightness. I also enjoyed their savory versions a bit more than the sweeter ones. The soft serve, though, is super good! I feel like the flavors pop out more. The texture is nice and smooth! The small cup is a little TOO small for me, so I would recommend getting the bigger one. The combo of ice cream and taiyaki rules though! The flavors rotate, so it's hard to recommend one. Service was quick! The store is pretty cute and has games on the tables to play! I've never been on the weekend, so it's never been too busy.

    pandan was my favorite
    Thant A.

    To the uninitiated, this is like dessert waffle with mochi or custard cream inside. You order and pay at automated kiosks picking the flavors you like. You can mix and match. Half a dozen sounds like a good deal. The place is on the opposite side of Costco. I didn't know these buildings existed in the area. They have tiny food trucks selling freshly made ones in touristy places of Japan. Rice Culture gets it pretty close. I'd highly recommend waiting the advertised 25 mins to get yours freshly made. The pre-made ones sitting on the shelves do not taste the best they could be. Pandan is my favorite. Ube is pretty good. Nutella and Oreo aren't my flavors. Matcha is bitter than it should be. I wouldn't get it again. Saving the soft serve and drinks for next time!

    Matcha black sesame soft serve with corn flakes and plain taiyaki
    Emily L.

    Ice cream is good, service is even better. You order at the little kiosks. The taiyaki's are made ahead of time so they're cold- I assumed they were like Korean boongobbang and served warm. I sampled the black sesame and ube - both good. I ended up getting the matcha black sesame swirl with plain taiyaki. I asked the person working what flavor filling taiyaki he liked best and he named a few and said he also loved the pizza taiyaki. You can opt to have pizza taiyaki made fresh but it takes 25 minutes. I chose to do that because my friend and I were caught up playing a game of Incoherent anyway. Fresh is the way to go- outside is crispy inside is gooey cheese, marinara, and pepperoni. The batter is sweet so I liked the savory inside. Ambiance is chill and AC amazing. Wednesdays are BOGO 50% off. Will come back!

    Pat C.

    Service was quick. On that hot Saturday afternoon, the nice cold shop would cool you down. There are tables and chairs inside. The sweets here are yummy! I think it's because of the ube (purple yam) ice cream that they have - very rich and creamy. Soo good. The OG halo halo with ube elote (purple yam and brown butter corn which is sweet corn with browned butter) was very good. The ube custard taiyaki soft serve and ube Vietnamese iced coffee were great too! Very yummy ube desserts. Good value for your money.

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    Lily’s Chocolate & Coffee

    Lily’s Chocolate & Coffee

    4.1
    (251 reviews)
    9.7 mi
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    Lily's is a must‑visit. I walked in wanting a quick ice…read morecream and ended up having one of the best food surprises of my week. Their smoked salmon sandwich is perfection -- fresh, balanced, and full of flavor. The ambiance (hello, soft jazz and warm colors!) makes you feel instantly relaxed. But the real magic is the staff ( M and Soko). Their attention to detail and genuine care turned my tired Friday into a moment worth remembering. If you're anywhere near town, go. Don't think twice.

    Lily's Chocolate & Coffee is family owned with 2 locations, known for their delicious lokmas, high…read morequality desserts, and Instagram aesthetic. This cafe is located in Vienna, and there's plenty of free slanted parking in front as well as parking in the complex next to and across if you're willing to walk. I've been to this location when it first opened years ago and they've really upped their menu and decorations inside since. The ambiance inside is beautiful, ideal for anyone looking for a good Instagram picture. There's so many angles and details so that no matter where you're sitting, there's a good vibe. There's also gorgeous seating outside since it can get crowded. For food, you order from the front and they'll call you when the food is ready. We ordered the dubai gelato and pistachio lokmas. Both were presented tastefully to make sure our eyes and cameras wanted to eat before our stomachs. The dubai gelato was a quality dessert with a good ratio of milk: cream. The pistachio flavor was evident on top, but it was just a kinda tart vanilla ice cream with toppings. I did like it, however, and it paired well with the lokmas. The lokmas were fried to perfection, a nice amount of chewy, and covered with a good ratio of pistachio cream. They were a decent size and conducive to sharing. The prices of everything, overall, was pretty expensive, but the quality definitely made up for it. I'd recommend this cafe to someone looking for a unique sweet treat, catching up with a group of girl friends of 2-4 people, or for a first date!

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    MOLTN Cookies

    MOLTN Cookies

    4.2
    (10 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    I would go back! I bought half a dozen cookies. It was PACKED! It's probably best to order online…read moreif you're ordering cookies. Especially if you want the fresh baked cookies it'll take around 25 mins. They're located in the soft serve ice cream spot. I have to go back on a chilly day and try their hot chocolate. Homemade whip cream 11/10 Cookies and cream was my absolute favorite cookie out of the batch! Next up was the chocolate chip cookie.

    TLDR: very good cookies, especially the premium ones. It is inside the SoftSpot and doesn't have…read moreany branding on the outside. My wife really wanted cookies the other night so we decided on here because it was closest. It was a tad hard to find at first because it's inside the SoftSpot and doesn't have any signage or branding anywhere outside the building. It was super busy for a Saturday evening but they also serve fancy hot chocolate so it made sense why it was busy. The cookies themselves were very very good. We ordered the red velvet, cookies and cream, s'mores, triple chocolate, and one other basic cookie. The cookies and cream, red velvet, and s'mores were all premium cookies and much better than the normal ones. Highly recommend those 3. We wanted the Reese's cookie but they didn't have any already baked so we would have had to wait an additional 15 mins so we went with the red velvet instead. You can also order cookies to be fresh baked but it says it'll take about 20-25 mins for that. The service was super friendly and helpful. My wife also really just wanted a cup of the whipped cream and the employee was super kind and gave her one. The restaurant has a decent amount of seating but felt cramped due to the volume of people inside on Saturday night.

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    Ocha Thai Kitchen & Cafe

    Ocha Thai Kitchen & Cafe

    4.2
    (575 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Had tried this restaurant many years ago for carry out, was not pleased then especially with the…read moreservice. Decided to try again and dined in on the patio. First, we had the best service and they accommodated our speed and style of dining. Tried multiple dishes and desserts. Spicy eggplant stir fried with veggies was delicious and medium spicy was not very spicy. Tom Yum fried rice with shrimp was very seasoned with the right amount of spicy. Pad Thai with beef had the best noodles, perfectly chewy. Slightly on the sweet side, but very addictive. Good portions Papaya salad was very fresh and tasty. Inside was crowded for lunch, but the patio was empty. Patio was lovely today, beautiful weather. Mango with sticky rice and coconut custard was one of the best desserts we had in a long time. Definitely getting this again. The Thai Coffee with crème brûlée was smooth and creamy, very satisfying. Avocado and honey smoothie was creamy and good, maybe more avocado flavor could have improved the taste. Will definitely come back with more friends.

    This Thai spot has become our go-to after monthly spa days. We've been twice, and it's been amazing…read moreevery time. The mango sticky rice smoothie is a must--seriously, the best! My friend and I both had two of those cold, refreshing smoothies during our first visit! Definitely try their other drinks too--the matcha crème brûlée is incredible. The desserts are also amazing, and now our goal is to try something new every visit. All the food is flavorful and satisfying, and it's such a cute spot to unwind for dinner. The service is awesome, and everyone on their team is nice! Only wish it was closer--check them out!

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    Mango sticky rice sundae
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    Midnightreats

    Midnightreats

    4.6
    (115 reviews)
    6.2 mi

    Ginormous ooey gooey cookies! The weighty cookies are the size of my fist and weigh 6 oz, no…read morekidding! Great for sharing! They are buttery and decadent, similar to NYC's Levain cookies. The Brownie double chocolate cookie is hands-down my favorite and tastes like a fudgy brownie. The dark chocolate chips just melt! The Classic Chocolate Chip cookie was a bit too sweet and tastes like a sugar cookie with chocolate chips. I wasn't a fan of the Cookies and Cream Oreo cookie. The Cina-Cookie tastes like a buttery Snickerdoodle cookie with cream cheese filling. The Birthday Bash cookie was fun to try, but quite sweet and loaded with sugar. Highly recommend warming up the cookies in the microwave for 20-30 sec, they soften up and taste like they were just baked with that delicious ooey gooey texture. The chocolate chips just melt in your mouth! If you get delivery, the cookies are stone cold. Delivery takes 2-3 days after placing an order, even local shipping takes a full day. While it was fun to try the 4 pack of cookies with delivery, it was just too much and I was on a serious sugar overload. It would be nice to have an option to only get a set of 2 cookies with delivery. The cookies just don't taste as good cold even with reheating and it's better just to get the cookies at the shop. Will stop by for the Chocoholic double chocolate when I'm in the area. Happy to support this small NOVA business!

    PLEASE NOTE: This was for nationwide shipping…read more It had been a while since I had ordered from MidnighTreats, but after a 36 hour snowstorm the winter blues had officially settled into my soul and I needed a little pick-me-up. Important reminders: each MidnighTreats cookie weighs over 1/3 pound! They're enormous, and for sure big enough to split (... to share, sure, or just to enjoy yourself later; they even recommend cutting them in half before freezing them [if they last that long]). PRO TIP: you *have* to reheat them before eating them (otherwise the flavor/taste/texture just isn't the same). Build your own box for currently $30 ($20 plus $10ish for shipping), and some of the flavors change each month. We've tried... + Birthday Bash (funfetti rainbow sprinkles cookie): personally, I like the nostalgic flavor of generic "birthday cake" that's recently become a thing, and I think they do a fantastic job capturing it! + Strawberry Shortcake (shortcake cookie smothered in strawberry icing): This was the taste of summer I needed. So bright! Just the right amount of sweet! And they definitely didn't hold back on the icing! +/- The Classic (a blend of dark and semi-sweet chocolate chips): compared to other vegan chocolate chip cookies that can be shipped to your home, this one's actually one of the better ones! +/- The Chocoholic (fudgy double chocolate chip cookie): you have to REALLY, REALLY like/be craving chocolate for this one. - Cookies N Cream (oreo bits with chocolate chips and vanilla chips): this one was just okay, and I take the blame for missing that it contained white chocolate chips which I am not a fan of. It says they're vanilla, but that's not what they taste like to me. - The Cinna-Roll: I believe the recipe for this one has changed over the years, because it used to be a cinnamon roll flavored cookie with cream in the center (and there was *barely* any of it, making it a very dry, very boring cookie). It seems it's now a cinnamon roll cookie smothered in vanilla icing, so I just wanted to make sure I had corrected info here. Other things of note: they've donated thousands of dollars to animal sanctuaries across the country! they've planted close to 20K trees with reforestation projects! they've donated thousands to local schools and shelters in their NOVA community! How can you not love a company who's built in giving back to their community in their core principles?!

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    9 cookies (assortment)
    I ate a quarter of it.. but it was too much!

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    I ate a quarter of it.. but it was too much!

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