Went there with my friend who had spoken of it many times oh my gosh, it was delicious. I had pork with white rice and eggs. She had the Pho and it was surprisingly well served for the price. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They were pretty busy with a lot of to go orders.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Obviously a very popular place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I am definitely going back! Can't wait to taste their Ramen!! read more

Visited yesterday and left deeply disappointed. I drove 40 minutes specifically for the rare steak pho and chicken spring rolls -- as someone who is Asian and passionate about finding quality pho, this was a trip I was genuinely excited about. Walked in to a nearly empty restaurant -- just one other customer -- and wasn't greeted. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The AC was off with only a few floor fans running, making the space feel suffocating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] After waiting 30 minutes for my spring rolls (in an almost empty restaurant), they arrived with no peanut sauce and zero apology from the staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]By this point I was flushed, short of breath, and feeling faint from the heat and poor air circulation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I politely let the male server know I was overheating and felt like I might faint. His response? He told me the AC was on and to "drink more water" -- in a rude, dismissive tone -- then walked away to greet a new customer. I packed up my spring rolls to go and paid without a word. He didn't seem surprised. It felt like this was a pattern he was used to. After leaving I checked other reviews -- long wait times, poor atmosphere, and rude staff are recurring themes. I'm adding my experience to save others the trip. Don't waste your time or money here. read more

Very good food! My group had two pan-fried flat wide noodle dishes, a vermicelli salad, and Pho, and everyone really enjoyed their dishes. Amazing flavors and fresh ingredients. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Only downsides, we waited quite a while to our food and the restaurant is small so it would get somewhat smoky with the cooking.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I wouldn't let that deter you from trying it, unless you're in a hurry! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Rice Paddy is a cozy, family run atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They get busy because of the fresh ingredients and made from scratch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is cute, clean, and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love that they have plenty of parking. We had to wait to be seen to order, then the ordering process was a little painful. My friend ordered and then he looked at me, I guess it is my turn so I ordered. He walked away. Ok. It took a long time 40 mins before we got our food. But the chicken wings were the best and then the chicken chow fun was very good too. The food was very delicious and flavorful. It took a while to get his attention to pay the bill so we can leave. Not the best service, I don't know if it is because the limited people working or not. read more

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Review is specifically to post a pic of the chicken wings: I'd venture to say these are the best wings in AZ. Vietnamese street food style. read more

Rice Paddy Restaurant - Chicken wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I honestly wanted to give this place the benefit of the doubt as maybe just a couple off days --but after our latest experience...it definitely was not. The absolute lack of concern and respect for their patrons' time is abhorrent. Absolutely zero accountability for the fact that they can't seem to understand that telling people how long something will take is simply a matter of courtesy and if it's going to take longer --TELL YOUR CUSTOMERS THAT!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Aside from that...cleanliness is an ABSOLUTE ISSUE HERE.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Poor hygiene among the food-handlers...watched one of the cooks spit a loogie and wipe his mouth and go right back to touching food. Sorry...your food can be the best on the planet, but if you can't get anything out in a timely or clean manner you guys need to hang it up. Last review and last visit! Do better read more

Ive placed take out here a few times. Today I placed my usual order and they told me 25-30 minutes. Knowing that they take a while I left my place at the 30 minute mark. It takes about 10 minutes to get there so I thought I'd be perfectly on time. When I got there the food was still not ready, and this has happened 3 times now even with leaving my house late. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When I went in the staff was not happy and there was stuff everywhere, it was gross.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] To put the cherry on top and to make me cancel my order, a staff member hawked a loogie so loud in the back I turned to see him spitting in an open trashcan. I will not be going back and when I told the staff to cancel my order after an HOUR of waiting, he said he was "getting it ready right now". read more

Delicious! Shrimp and pork spring roll was super bomb and fresh. The chicken wings are amazing! They're so crispy and they give you a lot of them for the $. The beef vermicelli bowl was super tasty, just wish it had more veggies. I ordered delivery and it was really quick! Would definitely order from them again. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice find. Quaint, authentic Thai restaurant uptown.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was great. Food was excellent. It arrived too the table timely and well presented. Accessible parking and entrance. read more

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Food is always good. It's on our family rotation of takeout dinners. We always get the shrimp vermicelli, pork vermicelli, tofu spring rolls and pork chops. Limeade is freshly made and refreshing. Service is great, it's all made fresh to order so plan ahead because it takes some time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience is simple and family friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I ordered takeout and was very impressed with the food sized portions. I also thought it still tasted great even eaten at home. Small mom and pop restaurant that serves up fresh meals at a decent price and portion! Highly recommend the rice vermicelli with pork and egg roll and the beef rice noodle! Service was friendly but took a bit to have order be complete but you can rush flavor and perfection. read more

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Only putting the 3 stars because of the vermicelli beef salad. That was really good! The pho was standard . Nothing over the top great but good. The food took forever to get!!!! It didn't makes sense. There was not a lot of people there and what we ordered doesn't take a long time to make. Service was terrible but it's to be expected as some places but this was really bad. But that salad made it worth it. read more

Rice Paddy Restaurant - 2. Phở Brisket & Eye Round Steak - Vietnamese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I've been here multiple times now. Honest review... their food is good but their time management is so beyond bad. Sometimes with a huge party and sometimes with a few people... it takes 50-60 to get our food, even our first appetizer. Most recent time, party of 4, it took 50 minutes to get our appetizer of chicken wings. Table who ordered before us seemed to wait a bit, but we seem to wait a LONG time, each time, for some reason. I think the owner knows my in law as they chatted in Vietnamese, so he takes us for granted. Cuz we always wait forever for our food, more so than other tables, then he comes out to apologize for making us wait and tell us they are under staffed. Everytime? The table before us ate and left before we got our first appetizer. Last time with a bigger party of 9, half the table was done eating before the 4 people who ordered pho got their soups - 35 minutes after the rice dishes came out. It was the most unpleasant experience. Half of us were starving then when our food finally came out, we tried to scarf it down cuz the other half already finished their food and just sat there waiting. This most recent visit, there were only 4 people in our party and it took an hour for our first appetizer to come out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was hot and the kids were so hungry that they got restless and angry.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We wait SO long every time we go. I understand it's a mom and pop restaurant, but I don't understand how you take orders then consistently make a table wait an hour for apps. Or serve the same table entrees 35-40 minutes apart. It's frustrating and my in law seems ok with it but I'm not. We are playing customers just the same. It's a shame cuz their food is good, but I cannot go back to a place whose service is so inconsistent and takes over an hour to get your food. read more

This place deserves a much higher rating. Cozy family-run restaurant with the best pho and egg rolls I've had in the valley to date. The chef/owner is friendly and welcoming, and so excited to share his food as well as a few secrets of how he makes it so deeply flavorful (the pho broth takes 24 hours to make). The prices are reasonable and the dinner portions more than satisfying. I'll be back soon, often, and with friends. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute place, a small restaurant with good indoor and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu is simple but great. Tried their stir fry rice noodles with chicken- good quantity and delicious, the meat was well cooked. The pork and egg roll noodles were fantastic. Thai tea was delicious as well. read more

Rice Paddy Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Excellent foods and services at reasonable prices! I would say it is arguably the best Vietnamese restaurant in town. read more

Called and placed order for pickup. Food was ready fast and was fresh and delicious. Will be back to try more dishes read more

Rice Paddy Restaurant - 9. Pork Noodle Salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I walked in with my spouse around 7 p.m. or so, and we kind of stood around like idiots, not sure if we should seat ourselves or not. So, we eventually just sat down at a table. It was a little awkward. Usually, I would have bounced, but something about eating at a place called "Rice Paddy" had me wanting to try the food, even if the service wasn't great. I'll be completely honest - the service needs improvement here, but the food was very authentic and had great taste. I got the beef fried rice, spring rolls, and pho. The owner came to our table and gave us some background on the food and was very personable. I think the owner just needs some better helpers, or maybe they're just not fully accustomed to United States dining yet. So, regardless of the service and wait, I will say the food was enough for me to eat there again and recommend to friends. read more

Rice Paddy Restaurant - Outside front - Vietnamese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I ordered beef pho to go. Everything was ready to go when I arrived. Sadly, the pho was not good. I only ate half of it. The presentation was lovely but the pho was just bland. I will not be trying anything else from the menu. read more

So pretty consistent is the lack of attentiveness of the wait staff. To be helpful to you all coming to this place (and it should not have to be this way) but you have to flag the waiter down. He did come to bring water and take my order without prompting, and, besides bringing my order, he was absent. That is actually pretty typical of service at Vietnamese restaurants. I am sitting here right now writing the review and have been done with my food for at least five minutes and no check up on dessert or the bill. Now to the food. I am a vegetarian, and I have to say that I love the lemongrass tofu noodle salad. The tofu was crisped to perfection and the soy sauce was flavorful enough to just dump in about 3/4 of the cup. Finally after establishing eye contact, waiter came over with the bill. All is not lost. And neither is my recommendation for the entree above. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you are coming for the vegetarian food (the ambience is cleaner and more modern decoratively than typical Viet places plus there is English folky music playing over the speakers - think Mumford and Sons), just be proactive about ordering and you'll be set up for success.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Vietnamese restaurant that seems to serve more Western folks rather than Asian or Vietnamese (no Vietnamese translations on menu). Service is nice but a bit slow. Got the following: Chicken wings: really good and decent portion (1lb)! Great for sharing. Nicely flavored and fried. Salad underneath. Papaya salad: Refreshing, not bad. Large portion good for sharing. Egg rolls: just OK...I've had much better at other places in PHX. Pho: Too sweet and no depth in broth. First time husband said he didn't like pho. Expected more for $16/$17 a bowl. Lemongrass chicken noodle salad: Not the vermicelli bowl I am used to, mostly lettuce, cucumbers, noodles, and chicken. The chicken had a nice flavor and was tender. Expected some carrots and fresh green onions. Curious about the chef specialties which have whole braised fishes! Might return for that if I'm in the area but wouldn't plan for it. read more

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Very thankful they were open Christmas Eve evening. We both had pho and an order of egg rolls. The broth was very watery. Not the typical flavor you expect from a very well done broth. Service was very good though. read more

Impressions- Meat to Noodle ratio is perfect. I love more meat than noodle. First time buying from this place via Uber Eats. Broth- What really impressed me was their broth. Oily/Fatty broth is what I love. You can drink this broth from the cup. Eye Round Steak- Love it! Beef Brisket- Love it! The only suggestion is to add beef banh mi to their sandwiches. Overall 10 Out Of 10 when it comes to their Pho due to the way they make their broth. read more

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I've been here many times and usually loved it. Tues night arrived about 8:20. Waiter took our order quickly and brought water. Waiter didn't check in with us. Almost 9 when the food was delivered, a table with teen girls finishing up, maybe two others there besides my partner and me. Waiter forgot the drink I ordered. Forgot the spring rolls. I think they just forgot us. Waiter was shouting across the room to another customer. Lots of takeout orders. They seemed busy and we felt ignored. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My husband would have preferred some Vietnamese music rather than Latin guitar; he thought they needed more female energy there, maybe more attention to clients.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I encountered a small piece of unidentified plastic in my food. I gave up trying to get their attention. Otherwise my salad was good. My husband's was freshly made to order. It was getting late so we left. read more

A hidden gem in Phoenix! The stir-fried beef noodles are the best. tender beef, fresh veggies, and the Thai milk tea is so delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is cozy, and Phong's warm, friendly service makes every visit perfect.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We always leave happy and full! read more

Rice Paddy Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Have only had the pleasure of enjoying their food via take out orders (covid-19 and overall aging into my decrepit millennialbody) has really gotten me out of the whole dine-in experience). But man, is the food here awesome. Have tried their cold vermicelli noodle bowls and rice plates. Everything is packed with flavor, fresh, and pleasant in portion size. I also loved that their rice comes with a whole fried egg and not scrambled eggs broken up and mixed into the rice (personal preference). This place will definitely be part of my local rotation of spots I visit when I'm too lazy to cook dinner. read more

Rice Paddy Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Was craving pho & upon my fav pho place closing a bit earlier for the night due to maintenance, I looked around and stumbled across Rice paddy and decided to give it a chance. I had high hopes, the place was fairly packed, and the pho definitely looked delicious... but it didn't hit the spot... as a Vietnamese myself & having pho from everywhere & anywhere including Vietnam, it was missing something that I can't put my finger on. Maybe the spices... I'd like to give this place another go & explore other items on the menu. I'd like to point out that the service was amazing! We were seated almost immediately. The cook was very pleasant & they seem to have some regulars. read more

Rice Paddy Restaurant - Pho with beef & meatball - Vietnamese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Large group was accommodated by wait staff. Tables placed together and reservation made ahead of time. Food was enjoyed by all. Leaving took some extra time because my group needed "to go" containers. The server filled the container rather than the guest. Tip was left to us, whereas sometimes that is added to large groups automatically. No complaints here. I had the lemongrass chicken. Sorry I didn't take photos read more

What a crazy experience this was... I'm glad I wasn't on a first date here with someone because I would've run out things to talk about long before the food got here. It's a tiny place, about 10 tables, but only one server. Service was painfully slow. The smell of outside cigarette smoke was prevalent. Every time the server went out to the outside tables, which was frequently, a cloud of smoke came through the door. Arizona law prohibits smoking within twenty feet of a building's doors, so this place is clearly violating that law. Our server was not very warm or welcoming. He might not have even said a word. We started with the "Skillet Pork spring Rolls" which were good. These appetizers came relatively quickly. The "Pork Chop House Rice" and "Shaken Beef" was another story. Over 45 minutes. There was yelling between the chef and the server, mostly in Vietnamese, and it was a little bit of a distraction while eating. When we were finished, waiting for the bill, the yelling increased, and there was banging around in the kitchen and several "F" words being shouted from the chef mixed with Vietnamese screaming. It was like a Saturday Night Live skit or an episode of Punked! It was crazy. Some people walked out, others just stared in amazement. The shocking thing was that the food was excellent. My pork chop was delicious and I would definitely get that again. Would I come back here? I don't know. I have such mixed feelings about this place. read more

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Our visit to Rice Patty was extremely disappointing from the moment we sat down. When we arrived, the server didn't greet us, didn't say hello, and didn't even ask if we wanted anything to drink. We ended up giving our food order immediately since no effort was made to take care of us. We then waited 45 minutes for our food--despite being the only two customers in the entire restaurant. When we finally asked what was taking so long, we found out the server had forgotten to put our order in. When the food eventually arrived, it was just as disappointing as the service. One dish had no flavor at all, while the other tasted strongly like black licorice, which made it completely inedible. Neither of us could finish our meals. Overall, this was one of the most frustrating and low-quality dining experiences we've had. We left hungry and very dissatisfied. read more

Literally the worst service ever. The food is good but nothing extraordinary where I would push through with the terrible service ever again. I keep wanting to give them so many chances bc they seem to work hard and scramble but man they will straight up ignore you for 10mins+. Won't even acknowledge you. It's so uncomfortable. Whether I'm dining in or picking up. I live close by but I will be driving further out from now on. I'm hoping by leaving this reviews they just get better with the service bc the food is really good, the pho and spring rolls. read more

Wow! This place is a real gem on N 7th Street. They only have a few tables, so you might have quite a long wait if you don't have a reservation or you turn up and all the tables are already occupied. I ordered the stir fry big fat noodles with chicken because I love noodle dishes. It met my high expectations and I now have another place to go for a great-tasting meal. The service was excellent and one of the staff (or was it the owner) came out and explained the spices he uses to us. Parking is easy. If the parking lot is full, you're probably not going to find an open table. Make a reservation for next time! Eat, enjoy! read more

Rice Paddy Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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What a find! This restaurant is lovely inside and the food is so tasty. I had stir fried big flat noodles with veggies and shrimp, which was a very tasty meal (a lot of food too). I did have a taste of the skillet pork vermicelli noodle salad (that I will definitely want for myself next time here). So many great choices on their menu that you can't go wrong. The chef did come out to talk with us and told us about the pho (which I did have a taste as well), so good! Service was excellent! read more

Rice Paddy Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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The food was very good, we enjoyed the chicken pho and the beef brisket and meetball pho. The broth was very tasty and the accompanying vegtables very fresh. We also had the fresh spring rolls as an appetizer and they were very good as well. The two servers were always on the hustle, it is a great place to grab a meal if you are looking for some very good Pho. read more

First experience here is this evening. Have to say I'm not impressed. The establishment is cute and clean. The moment I walked in I was ignored. To be fair there were only two people working a cook and someone I believe would be maybe an owner. After standing there for a while the person not cooking says "YES!" Not hello or welcome. I asked if I could be seated. He pointed to a table and brought me a menu. Once seated another couple came through the door and he welcomed them with a friendly greeting. With 75% occupancy and to go orders I had to wait a while. I ordered the Chicken Pho. It's probably the worst I have ever had. Extremely oily and no flavor. Normally I don't add condiments but this time I did to add flavor. The soup was served in a very large bowl that was filled with broth, minimal noodles and a good portion of chicken. That's all I tired this trip though they had some great menu options to choose from. When I checked out I was never given a thank you or goodbye. Not the best service and definitely not the most flavorful pho. read more

The pho here is so comforting and delicious. The broth is rich and flavorful, with a deep, slow cooked taste that is perfect on a chilly day. The noodles are soft but not mushy, and the fresh herbs add the perfect finishing touch. It is a bowl of warmth and happiness. read more

Rice Paddy Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

One of my go-tos! The pork chop is DELICIOUS and a huge portion that 4 of us were able to all share with some apps and other small entrees. The broth is clean and tasty. I was shocked that the wings were so good too! I love that you can smell everything from the kitchen with the hole-in-the-wall vibe. Good comes out pretty quickly every time too! read more

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Love Chef's Pork Chop served with rice topped with a perfectly fried egg. The marination is perfection. Listen to chef describe this special dish with pride. read more

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delicious spring rolls. Noodle dishes were excellent, too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Comfy space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Friendly service.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing service and ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Waiter is attentive and remembers my orders/preferences. Food is always fresh and delicious. I've eaten at several pho restaurants in AZ and Rice Paddy is definitely in my top favorites. read more