Delicious colorful vibrant soft serve! I've been here countless times with my kids! The purple Ube ice cream and green coconutty Pandan ice cream twist is our favorite and love topping it off with Oreo crumbles or sprinkles, and let's not forget the Ube wafers and Taikayi waffle cones! The flavors rotate seasonally with different combo twist flavors and there's now a Mini 6 oz option as well as the 9 oz classic option with unlimited toppings! There are interesting seasonal flavors that are fun to try: - Honey Dew & Guava Cheesecake Twist - The summer flavor and sweetness of the honey dew complemented the exotic guava cheesecake flavor. - Peach Honey Goat Cheese - My favorite summer! The unique flavor is complex with a bit sweetness and a touch of savory. You can taste all of the ingredients. - Sakura: The pink cherry spring flavor wasn't that sweet and a bit tangy. - Kyoto Taro Cheesecake: A great combo of Taro and Matcha Cheesecake twist that's not too sweet and flavorful Ube Cheesecake flavor - A bit bland with a subtle cheesecake flavor. - Watermelon Basil - Fun flavor to try and tastes like a sour watermelon jollyrancher. It pairs well with the Peach Honey Goat Cheese flavor. - Black Sesame - Grey, savory flavor with a hint of bitterness. - Cookies and Cream flavor is a bit bland. - Classic Ube & Pandan Twist: I always resort back to my favorite default sweet and coconutty flavor. The Taikayi waffle cones are delicious. As the stuffed Taikyai is quite decadent, getting it hollow without any filling is the best way to go with the ice cream. Any type of filling with the ice cream becomes overload of sweetness. The Wicked Pandan Float (from the glass cooler) was delicious with layers of green coconut Pandan cheesecake custard pudding on a bed of Oreo Crumbs drizzled with salted caramel dulche leche. All of the flavors pair well together. I wasn't a fan of the Ube Dulce Leche or the Ube Oreo Floater. The Ube custard was a bit bland and didn't like the jelly topping. Skip the floats in the cooler and head straight to order the ice cream! Sign-up with the app and you can score deals and discounts via text and get notified of new flavors and when some flavors retire. My kids and I enjoyed love coming here and sharing a fun sundae! We came here a dozen times during the summer. There's both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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located in a large, nice but busy shopping center. there's parking garage and pay for street parking. it's small inside with a few seatings and table area. it wasn't busy when I came but all of the tables were dirty. there's a to go, pre made dessert jar fridge there's 2 kiosks to order or you can order at the cashier. my order came out quick and there's options toppings to add to desserts read more

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Don't judge a book by its cover! I had seen this place when I searched dinner so because of its name I thought everything was rice. After I went to eat dinner, I put in ice cream and this place was the first thing that came up so I said let me go check them out because they're coming up as first for ice cream. Well, it's a ice cream place and it's truly amazing. I'm glad I stopped in. The workers were very helpful with helping me decide which item I wanted. I did taro soft serve in a taiyaki. I also tasted the Ube soft serve, which was also amazing, but I didn't go with that one. read more

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Omg... Eat dessert first is my motto from now on!! After having dinner with friends, they suggested that we get ice cream! Who could say no?? I was semi full but mannnn im coming back!! I had the Filipino flavors which is ube and pandan flavors which is soooo delicious. I wish i had the fish stuffed Nutella but its on my next trip. The service is 5 stars!! Please come to Rockville or MOCO!! read more

Rice Culture - Desserts Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Tried Rice Culture with my mom and it was AMAZING!! I had heard great things, but I still wasn't prepared for how good it actually was. The flavors were perfect, and the taiyaki was hands down the best part. I got mine plain without any filling, and it honestly tasted like a dessert on its own. It wasn't hard like a cone--it was soft and fluffy, more like a waffle. So good. I ordered the larger cup, but I probably would've been full with the small--the price difference is so minor that it almost makes sense to size up. By the time we sat down, our order was already ready, so the service was fast. Seating is extremely limited, though, so keep that in mind. Overall, I'd definitely go back and try more flavors! read more

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Was excited to try some more Asian flavored desserts. Decided to get the ube vanilla soft serve and tried their red bean and ham/turkey taiyaki. There wasn't much of a line when we arrived so we received our food quickly. There is a station where you can add toppings to the soft serve which was nice. I added some puffed rice and cornflakes and chocolate/oreo pokis. The flavors of the taiyaki were decent, but they weren't freshly made and it wasn't anything too special. The ube/vanilla soft serve was okay, but too sweet for me. The ube flavor wasn't as strong or distinct from the sweet vanilla flavor. The main flavor profile of each bite was just sweet. The interior is clean and has trendy decor, neon lights, and ample seating. There are a good amount of unique flavors to try, hopefully with stronger flavor profiles. I'd recommend this place to people who like their desserts extra sweet and want a bit of novelty. read more

Rice Culture - Ube and vanilla soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Came in on a winter day, where snow/ice was still everywhere, but my friends and I were craving a nice dessert after a large meal. We were interested in the taiyaki soft serve and the taiyaki itself, so we decided to stop by. You order by kiosk, but once you order the general things, the limitless toppings get added afterwards. I like how there were still a couple of spots to sit, but cozy. Silly, but somewhere warm to sit and eat your ice cream. Being Filipino, I got drawn more towards the halo halo, which is one of my favorite. It tasted really good and I enjoyed how there was so much soft serve ice cream on top. I wish there was more leche flan, but that's just a personal preference. I would definitely stop by again to try something different. read more

Rice Culture - Halo Halo - Desserts Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Ordered on the app and my food was ready within minutes! The shop is decorated really cutely and they have a a few tables for outside seating as well. I absolutely loved their Ube Taiyaki -- the outside was crispy and warm, while the filling was plentiful and not too sweet! It was definitely the perfect combo! I also tried the Cookies and Cream Soft Serve, and while it wasn't my favorite, I did like the thickness and texture of the ice cream. I would definitely be interested in trying their other seasonal flavors and can't wait to have another Taiyaki again! read more

Rice Culture - Cookies & Cream Soft Serve - Desserts Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

If you like asian flavored desserts--think pandan, ube, red bean, matcha, mildly sweet unlike american desserts--this place is for you. Also, this is NOT traditional ice cream but soft serve from a machine, melts fast, different texture than ice cream. We have both ube lovers and cynics in the family, I am writing this review based on the ube and pandan lovers' experience. Flavors were spot on, ube combined with espresso is a good pick me up while pandan is fragrant, coconut-y sweet. Kid liked cookies and cream. Service is very friendly and helpful, toppings aplenty. Place was packed at 8pm on a weekday. Again, if you want a scoop of thick vanilla ice cream from a freezer, head to Mimis or Dolcezza half a mile away. If you are willing to experiment or your palate already appreciates flavors described above, please do give them a try. read more

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Rice culture is an Asian inspired dessert cafe, and this location's in Vienna, VA. There's free parking nearby in the lot across Harris Teeter. The vibes in here can be described as whimsy and fun. It's open a little later than other dessert places in the area, so it's a great post-dinner sweet treat. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, but I wouldn't recommend coming here in a group bigger than 4-6 people. There's plenty of different types of dessert options from soft serve to drinks to jar desserts. You can order from the front or through the kiosks. There's a surprise taiyaki option for $8.99 where you get 3 different flavors. The taiyaki we got were cold and a little dry, but a good size for the prize. The ube cheesecake flan, however, was delicious. The texture, flavor, and presentation made me craving more. It was also reasonably priced for the area. I'd recommend coming here if you're near the mosaic district looking for an Asian sweet treat. read more

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Their soft serves and other desserts taste great and are a unique twist on Asian desserts/flavors! They are also always keeping the menu fresh since they rotate their flavors every month or so. We got their ube soft serve with nutella taiyaki and it is so yummy! Fyi, if you're going to get the freshly made taiyaki it might take a little bit longer to get read more

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I visited Rice Culture on Wednesday May 1, 2024 at 9 pm. This establishment was still quite busy on this rather late weeknight as it was filled with dine-in customers. I ordered 6 taiyakis and 1 open fish taiyaki with pandas ice cream. The process was very easy and straightforward if you've ever ordered through a kiosk before. The flavors I got were red bean, vanilla custard, Oreo, and pandan. It's a nice spot for folks looking to have a sweet dessert or just a place to hangout since this place opens pretty late. The one thing that was a little disappointing was that the taiyaki I ordered was not made fresh to order as I was expecting taiyaki to come straight from the machine instead of the display case. Also, the custard in the custard taiyaki didn't look like it had the right consistency of a custard. I'm not sure it's a different style, but wasn't really a fan. read more

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Since they were a pop-up I've been a fan of their Taiyaki! Now that they have a brick and mortar spot, so close to my home, I've been visiting at least once a month this particular location for delicious frozen custards and taiyakis. My favorite flavor of swirls is definitely their pumpkin-ube! The ube is really bold and pairs lovely with the pumpkin (that has the amount of pumpkin spices and brights the swirl!), as for the hojicha is really rich and toasty, such a cozy flavor that comes in second place, specially when it's swirled with the sesame custard! Which is nutty and wonderful! I wish I have ordered it with the regular custard Taiyaki, since the ube cream felt lost in that flavor combo! love their vanilla custard and their pandan, although their Ube one it's pretty good. You can add any topping on your Taiyaki! We usually add toasted coconut flakes for a good crunch (as well pocky or Kit Kats if available). The servers are really friendly and the place inside is really clean, with the exception of very busy days where certain customers leave the table very messy and all the servers are busy to swipe them clean. I wish for the price, the ice creams were a little bigger, since the custard itself is almost $12 + Taiyaki $2. read more

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Fun Asian flavors - love them all! My pandan soft serve & red bean "fish" was delish & fresh - better than expected for trendy desserts. Toppings a bit annoying- not displayed anywhere?? The employee has to list out and sprinkle at checkout - would be nice to pursue ahead of time like rest of menu... Hubs was sad the mango (non Asian) flavor was out - though there is new spot Viet Corner, few stores down where he was able to get boba fix. read more

Rice Culture - Pandan soft serve & stuffed red bean fish - Desserts Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Hidden gem in the DMV! I loved the inclusion of Filipino flavors not traditionally found with Taiyaki. We tried the red bean, pandan and ube taiyaki. Red bean and ube were my favorite! We also tried the ube and matcha banana soft serve. Ube was the favorite soft serve as I wasn't a huge fan of the banana inclusion (but just may be my personal preference). Saw they had Buko Pandan and Halo halo, so hoping to come back to give those a try! There was plenty of seating inside! Tip: We came on the weekend and was able to park at the Metro garage for free! read more

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One of the best spots in Nova to get an Ube sweet treat. Their Ube soft serve is a must try, it's so rich, creamy, and not too sweet. It's also fun that they regularly change their seasonal flavors. We also most recently tried their matcha and strawberry matcha lattes, and they were great with a strong matcha flavor, and we got them with 50% sweetness and it was still sweet enough. The store is a bit small with limited seating and is usually packed on weekend evenings but orders come out quickly, the kiosk ordering is also a plus. read more

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Ordered via app as a first time order because there was a promotion for 20% off first purchase. Did not get the discount, even though I wrote comments before submitting that I wanted to apply my 20% off first time app purchase before submitting the order. Did not get the discount, so I mentioned it to the staff when picking up. Was told the discount doesn't apply to the specials. Note that I did not see that specified on the promotion. Was told that the reward should still show up on the app under rewards. Since it was available on the app, I was told that I would be getting a text for a 30% off later that day. Well, it's the next day and I still don't have the promotion. App being deleted now and RC just lost a customer forever. read more

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Rice Culture is a fun dessert spot, perfect for a post-dinner treat or a family stop for something special. We came for the ube Taiyaki--stuffed fish-shaped waffles--and ended up leaving with six! The kids were fans of Nutella Rizz and Oreo, while grandma enjoyed the ube, which isn't too sweet. It's a playful, multicultural Asian dessert spot that's both fun and tasty. You also get a little show, since the waffles are made fresh right in front of you, making the experience part of the value. Definitely worth a stop for dessert lovers of all ages. read more

Been wanting to try Rice Culture for years. Finally tried a good bit of their menu and had Taiyaki for the first time! I tried the Ube Custard Taiyaki, Ube Flan Float Cup, Strawberry Matcha, and tried sips of the Ube Viet Coffee and Thai Iced Tea. I NEED to try the soft serve next time! Overall, I'd come again to try the soft serve or get their Matcha and Ube Flan cup; not sure about other things. DRINKS: Their Strawberry Matcha was my favorite item overall! Tasty homemade strawberry jam with a good amount of Matcha powder. The Thai Iced Tea was way too sweet and the Ube Viet Coffee was also too sweet and just okay....I found it to have a slightly odd taste- not sure if it's the Viet Coffee or Ube mixed with it. TAIYAKI: I had incredibly high hopes for the Taiyaki. I wasn't sure what to expect, but when I had it, it honestly reminded me of a sugary pancake. The dough tasted like a pancake (not what I imagined) and the Ube Custard was too sweet, but a good vanilla-ish flavor. I guess I thought it'd be less sweet and not taste like a pancake, but I was a bit disappointed. I'd rather just eat the Ube Custard alone. I wish the batter was crispy and crunchy- it was just soft ish. UBE FLAN FLOAT CUP: Tasty and great to share with others. Only complaint is it's too sugary and sweet! But otherwise, I love the Ube and Flan combination. Great notes of ube, caramel, vanilla, and graham cracker crust. I'd get this again. read more

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I wanted to like this place so bad! I love taiyaki and traveled 20 minutes for rice culture. I have to agree with some of the other reviews, the taiyaki did did not taste as fresh as I would've preferred. I know it'd be hard with wait times, but I think having ads to order as the only option would alleviate this. The Ube soft serve on its own is delicious and I like that you get free toppings. All in all, I'll probably search for another place with taiyaki on their menu read more

Rice Culture - Desserts Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

I feel bad but I have given Rice Culture many chances. Their ice cream is okay. I am not a fan of the consistency and it melts very fast. Their Thai Tea is average, I can tell that its powdered and tastes watered down. Their taiyaki is okay, it's stuffed with a play-doh like filling. My last straw was when I tried the hot chocolate with pandan marshmallow fluff. It tasted sour and after a few sips it hurt my stomach so I threw it away. Their only saving grace is their Fillipino jar desserts. I really like their buko pandan one, its refreshing and not overly sweet. read more

Rice Culture - Original Hot Chocolate with Pandan Marshmallow Fluff - Desserts Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

I had a great experience at Rice Culture. I had visited to pick up their advent ice cream calendar and ended up getting an ube marshmallow hot chocolate. The ube tasted sooo good, I was in love! The ube marshmallow was vegetarian as well. I also enjoyed the hot chocolate, but in my opinion both of them combined was a bit too sweet for me. I would love to get the marshmallow on my coffee to balance out the sweetness! I definitely recommend Rice Culture, especially if you enjoy Asian inspired desserts! read more

Rice Culture - Ube hot chocolate - Desserts Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

I went back in April but never got around to posting my review as I got married, moved states and got busy! Anyways: Been seeing them at the farmers market for a long while but never tried them. Was in the area and saw the storefront so decided to go try! I parked in the nearby garage for free and was greeted by a young woman who was kind to offer me samples of the soft service and give recommendations. I went with the seasonal flavor and got the sakura soft serve; I added oreo crumbs on top. I was confused about the taiyaki so i got the nutella filled one to go on top, but wouldve preferred the hollow one so it wasn't as heavy. This was so filling. The soft serve was absolutely to die for, I LOVED it. The taiyaki was essentially a nutella filled fish-shaped waffle (I didn't end up finishing it bc of it being so heavy/filling, but it was nice). The oreo crumbs were fine and not chunky. Cute and clean interior with wifi password posted up. Will definitely return again! read more

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Great place to stop by for a sweet treat! Their ice cream is sooo good! I always recommend their seasonal flavors since it's limited and I find that they're not too sweet! The matcha is also a must have when coming by! read more

Rice Culture - Matcha Pumpkin Cha Cha - Desserts Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Expect to wait 30 minutes for an order while the employees talk until more people flood the place then start working

Absolutely delicious! My daughter and I stopped in after dinner and were pleasantly surprised by the variety of unique flavors. I had the pandan, and she chose the ube. We both loved our picks. We also tried the Nutella, red bean, and vanilla taiyaki. The red bean was definitely interesting, but still surprisingly delicious! read more

Rice Culture - Desserts Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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My favorite ice cream place with rotating flavor options. They have unlimited free samples. I tried all the flavors before the deciding on: vegan ube (coconut milk) and pumpkin cookie butter swirl. The Ube was light and refreshing and very coconut-y. The pumpkin cookie butter was very rich and sweet. I topped mine with graham cracker dust, Oreo cookie dust ,a chocolate pocky, and a Biscoff cookie. I did get the Nutella taiyaki cone which was fresh and delicious. The place was not busy and the staff member was very accompanying and answered all my questions. I did come in the later evening, so there's many tables open for sitting. There's a long table great for groups plus they have outdoor seating as well. read more

Rice Culture - Ordering area - Desserts Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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After seeing this place on social media multiple times I knew I had to give it a try and it did not disappoint! Rice Culture has amazing soft serve ice cream in unique rotating flavors. They also offer unlimited toppings which was such a fun touch! I got the Ube & Cookies and Cream swirl and my ice cream partner got the Pandan & Thai Tea swirl. Both were absolutely delicious and surprisingly not too sweet. They had the perfect balance of sweetness and a little umami which is a unique offering for Soft Serve. We also indulged in a 3 pack of Taiyaki. Getting the Ube, Red Velvet and Oreo filled. Our favorite hands down was the red velvet. The filling is gooey, sweet and really compliments the crisp fish shaped waffle shell. The cashiers were really kind and offered us samples. They even walked us through all the offerings when we explained it was our first time. As for the store, it was very clean and had a very fun vibe with seating, plants and cute neon lights. Overall, I wish this place was closer to me because I would be in all the time for their taiyaki. This is a great spot to hit up for a unique treat or dessert. read more

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Would def recommend this spot. I've been a couple of times and I always come back to getting the ube cream with a taiyaki with a couple toppings. read more

Rice Culture - Ube Ice Cream with taiyaki - Desserts Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Not the easiest location to park at, this is close to the Metro. With these sorts of dessert places, I always question whether there is such a thing as too much. Is the flavor combination of thai tea swirled with coconut pandan going to work? Do I really want cornflakes and crushed oreos on top of that? Is it really necessary to get a fish-shaped waffle filled with Nutella on top? The answer here was clearly yes, as every one of things things combined for a delightful sweet and savory taste experience. It's an expensive dessert, it's a big dessert, but the options are distinctive and impressive. Some other desserts in a jar were available to go, and while I did get dairy soft serve, there were some non-dairy creations with interesting flavors. read more

Rice Culture - Desserts Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

So I hate to give bad feedback. I will start with the good. 5 stars for the staff. They were friendly and all said hi when walking in. Also kudos for them for team work. I heard one of the staff say such and such (forget the name) can you help me make this drink and he did without complaints. It's nice to see coworkers get along and work as a team. First we got 3 taiyaki. I wasn't overly impressed. They were just ok. I thought maybe we got the wrong items. So we got the ice cream and iced coffee. My husband and I didn't care for those either. Our son said his taiyaki was ok. We went here on the suggestion of a family friend. I am not sure if we just have different preferences. I would go again if they invited us, but not sure what I would get. I'm not sure if we'd come back to try something else. Maybe if we were in the area. I'm not sure. Nothing was "wrong" in terms of service, cleanliness, food safety, or the check out system. read more

I got the strawberry lychee soft serve with a taiyaki. Unfortunately, the soft serve was overly sweet and tasted quite artificial. I do appreciate that theychange their soft serve flavors often. I'd come again to try a different flavor or even their matcha. read more

Rice Culture - Desserts Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

DID YOU KNOw they now have a 1/2 Window walk-up Kiosk at the Third (3rd) Level Food Court by AMC theatres Food Court INside Tysons Corner II mall!? Yup. I did. Well I just found out yesterday. I'm a regular customer/ member (Rice Culture.app download it)! Nom nom nom. I suggested to the Business owner's Husband to add Macaupuno (flavor) ice cream. When I get the newsletter or .app Notification, I will be here everyday the Halo-Halo is like crack to me. It's that good! Very friendly and welcoming staff. Every Wednesday is Buy 1, Get 2nd for 50% off price! AH-mazing!!! read more

Rice Culture - Overhead Menu - Desserts Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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The pandan tayaki was yummy. The strawberry matcha was delicious and also just looked really good. For $8.25 though you could probably find a cheaper one that's just as good. But I like that they offer menu items you can't elsewhere and that they stay open late. read more

Rice Culture Soft Serve & Taiyaki is a delightful gem! The taiyaki here is not only adorable but incredibly fresh. My mom tried the traditional red bean filling, while I indulged in an amazing combo of cookie butter soft serve topped with Biscoff biscuits--yum! The service was prompt and friendly. Super easy to order through the mobile app or two in-store kiosks. The store is warm and inviting, and smells heavenly! There are plenty of delicious grab-and-go options in the back and seasonal flavors change regularly. Highly recommend this spot for a sweet treat! read more

Rice Culture - Yum - cookie butter soft serve and biscoff cookies! - Desserts Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Great late night spot in NoVA. I got ube soft serve taiyaki with ube custard filling with coconut and sprinkles as toppings-- yummy! I also got the mango coco refresher which was good--better than I was expecting. Staff was friendly. Would come back! read more

Rice Culture - Mango Coco Refresher, Ube taiyaki soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

I love popping into Rice culture when I'm in need for a sugar fixing. My go-to is the Nutella tayaki. The service is super quick, but if you want a fresh one you will usually have to wait 15-20 minutes. I usually opt for the pre-made ones in the hotbox and love to sample any new ice cream flavors that are available. If you go during prime hours you might not get a seat. During the summer, they have seating available outside. read more

So unique and tasty!! I'd definitely say the pandan flavor was very subtle and pleasant. The Thai tea flavor swirled in was also amazing! I really enjoyed the ube taiyaki as it came out warm and crispy with a mealty center. The guava cheesecake was great, but I felt disappointed in the jasmine lychee flavor as it tasted overpoweringly like jasmine. read more

Rice Culture - Desserts Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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My wife is addicted to this stuff and now I am too. We keep saying it's made from a vegetable so it's gotta be healthy to downplay how much of it we're eating. read more

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The best dessert to share after any meal. One cup of soft serve ice cream is more than enough for one person. My man and I usually share. Also really liked that they have Halo Halo and Mais con Hielo on the menu. Highlighting Filipino/Asian desserts but also putting their own touch on it is very cool. Service is typically very good, although you order off of a computer. The Merrifield location isn't huge, but it does the trick. During warmer months you can take your dessert and sit outside (they have tons of tables outside). Overall, have to give this place a 10/10, have never got something from here I didn't like. If you're coming for the first time, I would say try out the Ube first and then venture out to other options, but everything is great in general. Can't wait for the next time I come back! read more

Rice Culture - Desserts Near Me - Vienna, Virginia