Best place ever! Like if you want comfort food with amazing & Top Tier taste! This is it! I travel from Dearborn to Ann Arbor every Saturday. (This should let you know,how dedicated my tastebuds are) listen the Brisket is like no other the ability to have specials every week. I feel spoiled from the burgers to the wing selection. Nobody else has this on a game day or regular Saturday and they do! Rice bowls are the original thing here you can feel free to build a bowl with protein options from chicken, pork and Brisket. No fear Vegan folks you are safe here disregard the BBQ smell of the meats they have marinated and well seasoned veggies and a great range of options to build a bowl that will satisfy your protein and tummy! The staff is vibrant and nice they make you feel like family! Help with the menu and just great like better than chick-fil-a. Hear me out the specials can look crazy verbiage wise. Listen the combinations you are definitely going to either love it from first read or question the shit out of it. Just flow with it. I have had nothing terrible or nasty from here. Trust them with you palette You can grab a seat at the window it's like stool seating and it's a table at the back. So you can come here in jeans and your favorite jersey (Michigan) or come right after work in you business attire doesn't matter just come and check it out! Thank me later! read more

Ricewood - Barbeque Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

We have found a new favorite place to add to our list!! I have to admit, we were disappointed to hear that they were out of brisket, but it was late in the day so it was understandable (come earlier to have a bigger meat selection!). Sorry that I do not recall the name of the gentleman helping us, but he was very friendly and extremely helpful... very apologetic about the brisket and filling us in on what days they will have certain specials. That being said, the ribs that we tried instead were absolutely fantastic! We also had a rice bowl with all of the available toppings, and loved the crispness of the veggies paired with the tender, spicy meat. We loved it so much, we came back the next day...early enough for the brisket, and also to try the burger that was recommended during the conversation mentioned above. (Note that these are not available everyday...Friday and Saturday this past week, but not sure if that changes). There were two burger choices, and we opted for the Maize and Blue special since it would only be available this month... so good!! The burger was juicy, with just enough kick from the pickled jalapeño. The side of waffle fries were some of the best I have had, thick cut and fresh, crispy and salty deliciousness! read more

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I ordered the tofu bowl. You get one veggie for free, I chose the cucumber. There are also three spice levels - no spice, medium, and hot. The bowl has two large scoops of rice and the protein is placed on top then tomatoes, green onions, and the soy vinegar. The tofu came with bbq sauce. The tofu was firm and lightly seasoned. I didn't think I would use the bbq sauce but the tofu needed a little more flavor. I couldn't finish the rice because the bottom of the bowl has a pool of soy vinegar and it was too vinegary for me. There are not many seating options. Eco friendly bowls and cutlery. Staff are friendly. Plenty of free parking. read more

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11/10 BBQ is amazing. Tasty, moist and seasoned. Rice bowl has perfectly cooked rice. One of the best lunch spots in Michigan read more

Ricewood - Pull pork rice bowl - Barbeque Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Amazing find thanks to Yelp. I had the pulled pork sandwich with a huge amount of waffle fries. Delicious! My wife had the brisket bowl. You will not leave hungry! Can't wait to come back read more

Fast casual vibe. The meat was tender and flavorful. Tried the short rib and chicken, but will go back for brisket and burgers (early so they haven't sold out!). The sushi rice base paired well with the flavors in the meat. Friendly service. Wish they had more sauce options. read more

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Went thinking this was a classic barbeque joint, plates od brisket and all that. Instead, its what ill call a fresh take on bbq, serving rice bowls and such. Very enjoyable. A bit chaotic on the inside, ordering and fetching your food, but perfect vibe for a college town. Loved the outside patio, but it was a little chilly, so, next time! read more

I like the concept of this place so much but unfortunately I got food poisoning the one time I went :(

YUM I got the chicken bowl and all of the veggie toppings. It was a huge portion size and lasted me two meals. Pleasant eat in ambiance as well. I recommend everyone try it. read more

Without a doubt the absolute BEST burgers in Ann Arbor! And the rice bowls are also excellent, unique and infinitely tailorable to whatever mood you are in. The service is extremely friendly and helpful. The dining area is a bit spare and they do sometimes play the music a bit on the loud side of the dial but it's worth it for the food! Be warned, the "spicy" level is not mislabeled; only go there if you are experienced. Otherwise the "mild" and "medium" levels should satisfy all but the hard core. read more

Customer service is just as excellent as the food. This is definitely an Ann Arbor go to spot. I would recommend it to anyone, both locations are exceptional. read more

First time at this location, their bbq meat taste didn't change from their original location. What did change was the prices and looks like the veggies that were included is now upcharge. Very simple layout, definitely a take out location, but they have seats along the window for dine-in option. The service was good, ordered and food was ready in few minutes. Wasn't fan of the "tipping" when paying, but I guess everyone has to get one board. I got the brisket, ribs and pork belly with the extra veggies for all (all med), came out to like $64 for three bowls. Favorite was the ribs and pork belly, the brisket was bit dry. read more

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I saw Amanda L's review of Ricewood recently and knew I had to check it out while in town. This location is in a little suburban strip mall type spot, they do have some seating but we saw quite a bit of takeout happening. The guy taking our order was really helpful with suggestions as it was our first time. I went with the brisket rice bowl, medium spice, and added kimchi. Nate got the pulled pork sandwich. We also got the sesame cucumbers and a side of fries. They threw in a drink for free which was really nice. (Although they didn't have any diet options at the time. I just got some soda water and mixed in a little lemonade.) The food came out and I was shocked at the portion of the rice bowl specifically. I got a ton of brisket for $17 and the bowl felt like it weighed five pounds. We definitely could have split it (and probably should have)! The brisket was pretty tender and there were about 7 perfect slices. The rice was cooked pretty well and seasoned nicely and the kimchi was really good. (Better than the kimchi I had at Miss Kim!) The spice level was perfect for me, not too hot but a nice kick. I had some of the pork from the sandwich and it was tender and not dry. The sesame cucumbers were just okay, I don't think we'd get those again. And the fries were a massive portion. I really like the idea of the Korean/BBQ fusion (not to be confused with Korean BBQ) and think this concept would do really well in Grand Rapids. They have vegetarian options - I'd love to try the Szeuchuan tofu! read more

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The quality of the food remains supreme. Delicious brisket atop a generous mound of rice, complimented by additional flavors and sauce. Ricewood remains THE place for incredible food. read more

I've been dying to try Ricewood after all the buzz I have heard about it. I came to the Maple location, which is definitely more of a "to-go" sort of place, with just a few bar counter style seating along the wall and window perimeters of the store. My friend and I were meeting up for a quick lunch though, so it worked perfectly for us! Ricewood's menu is pretty straightforward and simple, which I love to see, because that typically means they know what they're good at and they don't need to bother with anything else and I'm here to CONFIRM that that's the case! I ordered the brisket rice bowl, which is definitely their signature. The brisket is so PERFECT! So tender, easy to pull apart or bite into, without being too mushy. The vinegary rice pairs so well with it and with all the other fixings in the bowl, which you can customize on what you want to add or leave out of it. They give you so much within a bowl of theirs, it's super impressive and I had leftovers to take home with me. Heating it up in the microwave with an ice cube did the trick and it tasted just as good at home! For eating right then and there, they basically have rice bowls with different kinds of proteins (including tofu for vegans and vegetarians!) and sandwiches, which subs the rice for buns and has all the same protein options as well. My friend ordered the sandwich and it was also massive and definitely way more messy, so it just depends on what you're in the mood for! Another super cool thing Ricewood offers is their meats by the pound that you can take to go! I was sooo tempted to get some of their delicious brisket! It's all cooked and glorious and I'm sure they would probably provide reheating/general serving instructions if you asked as you took the meat home, but I definitely think I'll be back to take advantage of this option in the near future! I haven't been able to stop thinking about that brisket!! read more

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Ricewood is an American BBQ Asian fusion restaurant, which sounds a little odd at first, but is actually genius and delicious. It's located in a strip mall and is small with limited indoor seating. We came pretty late in the day so they were out of most of the meats, which wasn't the worst thing in the world because they did have pulled pork. The guy at the counter was very apologetic and went out of his way to make sure the dietary restrictions I have were accommodated. I got a pulled pork bowl with kimchi and pickled onions and was fully not prepared for how big it was. It had to have been 1-2lbs of food in that bowl. I ate maybe half of it before I started going into a food coma and saved the rest for later. It made great leftovers! I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Ann Arbor, but earlier in the day to try some different meats! read more

Ricewood - Massive pulled pork bowl with kimchi, pickled onions, and some spicy sauce on the side - Barbeque Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

This is partly a review for Ricewood (Maple) and partly a review for Ricewood hosted Meogjia pop up events (which I think have happened twice now!). I stopped by here yesterday for the second Meogjia pop up, and am so happy that Ricewood hosts these, supporting local/small businesses - Meogjia who sources from other local/small businesses Q Bakehouse and Dave Makes Pasta. All the food at these pop ups are always a hit. This time I got the Korean Bolognese Lasagna and the Taiwanese 3 Cup Chicken Meatball Sub. Yum and yum. Last time I got a Pimento Cheese Bulgogi Sando and Polenta Cake Dakbokkeomtang. Everything we've tried has been SO tasty with a real depth of flavor. Part of the proceeds also go to Ozone House. Shoutout Meogjia and props to Ricewood for hosting these! The only bummer (though totally makes sense logistically) is that I can't also get Ricewood while I'm there for these pop ups! Would love to take home Ricewood BBQ while I'm at it, as their meat is SO GOOD. The Ricewood Rice Bowls are insanely tasty, and unique compared to other BBQ joints in the area given the Asian flavor fusion. Every meat I've tried has been tasty, but I especially love the tender brisket. And I love all the add ons. Plus the Maple location has waffle fries!! I've also ordered just the meat (priced by weight) to go as well, which has really elevated my at home bowls/salads. read more

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Had the Brisket rice bowl, medium on the flavored rice. Still quite zippy. You can request levels of seasoning. Be specific! Brisket was tender and juicy. Others got pulled pork and pork belly. All were very good. Large portions. All biodegradable packaging and utensils. Food all made to order. Takes a few. Better carry out, than eating in. Long bar counter with chairs. Not lots of space but good enough to enjoy it, while it's still warm. Would definitely recommend it! read more

ABSOLUTELY GAS! Litterally went here and cured my depression. The food is a huge plus and is so delicious that I actually attempt to save some for later. Their service is impeccable as well. There is a very short wait for the food but it's awesome because you could Shazam their whole playlist and be ready for the next event you throw. Literally have never had a complaint from here. GET THE FRIES! Best fries in the city!! read more

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Very similar to the Ricewood I had at York but much more calm and chill. The cashier and employees were all super smiley and friendly. We got the ribs and brisket over rice. While not cheap, they made up for it in quantity. Each bowl comes heaping with rice and in different spice levels. I made the mistake of getting hot, and it is def no joke! The barbecue is super flavorful and yummy. The ribs had a meaty bite, and the brisket was super tender (my favorite meat)! Although, I def had to take regular water breaks because the spice was pretty intense. Don't let anyone tell you Ann Arbor doesn't have good BBQ! read more

Ricewood - Pork ribs bowl - Barbeque Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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On my recent visit to Ann Arbor, our host gave us a choice of items from Ricewood. an Asian BBQ menu. I went along to see what we were having as it would be easier to serve family style at home with a child to serve too. It was not far from their home which was nice at the time of day to be able to have a quick meal. It seems to be mostly takeout, but the staff was very engaging yet efficient. The servings are large so we got a few bowls which we could share at our own family table on a nice screened porch at their home on an early summer evening. My favorite was the brisket. But we also got the pulled pork and the ribs. Each bowl was ample with veggies and rice underneath the meat. We also ordered three sides, the red cabbage slaw, the spiced cucumbers and the kimchi. My favorite was the cucumbers , but the red cabbage was good too. I did not try the kimchi, since I do not digest any kim chi very well. But our hosts enjoy it regularly. Four adults had all they wanted with these choices and there were even leftovers for snacking later. The BBQ sauce had a really nice flavor and we ordered it as not very spicy which was best for our group. It was zesty, but if you want hot you can get it really hot too. Also the price was very reasonable for the quality and quantity of the items. A truly enjoyable first meal for our visit. read more

Catering review Office assistant ordered Ricewood for our co-worker's baby shower celebration luncheon. It was my suggestion but she did the planning and ordering. Home run! Everyone loved it. They asked where it was and what the sauces were, etc. I think I gave them a good run down but I would suggest little fliers with catering contact info and the story of ricewood bowls to put in the food tables for people to learn about it. Rice, brisket, kimchi, cucumbers and fruit. Of course there were the sauces too. Not spicy and medium are provided. You have to ask for hot but it's pretty fire so it has to be used carefully. The BBQ sauce was a favorite. Frank and his team really delivered (literally). Highly recommended. The spread pictured fed 25 with a bit to spare. Half of the office has dibs on leftovers already. Lol read more

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Workers are chill and remember your name, the meats are fuckin fantastic always tender and juicy. I loveee the cucumber salad. Everything tastes fresh. Perfect lunch read more

Ricewood - Burnt ends - Barbeque Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

OK. I have to admit when it was first suggested that we try this place, I was a bit dubious about the concept. Come on, barbecue *bowls*??? So Ann Arbor-ish. So I reluctantly drive out to Maple Road. It wasn't what I expected for a BBQ place. To be honest, aesthetics of the place reminded me a smoothie bar or a froyo place, fairly sterile and cold. Not a lot of seating. They were out of brisket... sighs. I went over my remaining options and ordered a pork belly ...bowl.... The person taking orders at the counter, not sure if he was the manager or just a very positive pleasant employee. Not your typical fast-food drone. I do believe he did comp us a free fountain drink over the lack of brisket. Got my food and sat down at the bench at the large window (the only seats) staring out at the bland view of the parking lot. Unlidded my bowl (compostable paper bowl--it is Ann Arbor) and tried a piece of the pork belly. Hmmm. It was good. Actually, very good. That was surprising. Not tough, not ultra -fatty that it breaks down into a blob of fat. The rice... somewhat vinegar-y. It cut through the inherent fattiness of the pork belly and complimented it really well. There were some minor pieces of vegetables also, I ate them without giving much thought to them because my mother always told me to. There were enough pieces of pork belly to be satisfying, it wasn't where they were mainly counting on the rice to fill you up and giving you wisps of the meat. OK. I had to ditch my pre-conceptions of the place. It was very good. I would recommend. read more

Very clean and the staff were super nice on my first visit Thursday. The food was great. I would suggest the brisket the first time. Not overpriced for the amount of food you get either. I will be going back the next time I am in Ann Arbor. This is now my favorite place to grab lunch. read more

As a longtime customer, I cannot sign enough praise for Ricewood. While many restaurants nowadays are just putting some meat and sriracha mayo on fries and calling it Asian fusion, Ricewood's dishes are truly a marriage of southern bbq and Asian spices and flavors. Some examples include their Szechuan flavoring for their chicken and tufu, add on "Bombs" that are akin to Korean banchan, and presence of pork belly on the menu, which is not a "traditional" bbq meat. While it meatloaf sando may not look that impressive, it certainly packed a punch. The toasted bun was light and airy with a slightly sweet flavor; the meatloaf was thicc, had a nice slightly crunchy exterior, and tons of smokey good flavor; and the onions and blue cheese sauce provided complexity to the flavor and texture of the bite. Overall, I'm happy to continue coming back as a regular customer. read more

Ricewood - Meatloaf sando - Barbeque Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Stopped here for some brisket as it was recommended based on the reviews I read. Very small place with a simple menu (which I love). I find places that focus on a few items and perfect those dishes tend to have better food. I went with the brisket bowl that included rice, scallions, tomatoes and soy vinegar. I also requested pickled onions and red cabbage slaw. Very good lunch overall which set me back a little over $20. Everything had good flavor and complimented one another, but I think adding the pickled onions and red cabbage slaw made my dish too acidic so I have to keep that in mind for next time. Despite being a little on the dry side, the brisket had good flavor. However the rice was not my favorite if I'm being honest. I dunno what kind of rice is being used, but it just seemed more firm than I expected. Overall these minor issues did not deter from the fact this is quality food, but I definitely have a good sense of how to order from here in the future because it is a great place for some Asian inspired BBQ. read more

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Had this place for the first time and I am now a fan. If I had to describe this place it's like a barbecue with a hint of Asian flare to it. I tried two things...spare ribs (freaking excellent. I only had the two bones for $7 but was well worth it and had me wanting more). For the main event I had the brisket rice bowl. Love everything about it (even the fatty brisket for which I'm more of a lean brisket guy). Love the bbq sauce the soy vinegar the rice the brisket everything (I believe there is 5-6 protein options). A must try place and I definetely will be back to try more (not a huge menu but more things I gotta try). Also there Detroit fountain pops...greatness. read more

I regularly frequent Ricewood at York and was stoked to learn about this new dedicated storefront. This location has FRIES (waffle fry style)! So loaded fries here are a must! Ricewood still has the best brisket in Michigan so that's also a must get. This location also has different specials than the York location so check the 'gram. Parking is way better as Maple Village is a bit more spacious. Seating is more bar-style than sit-down. Still order at counter for pick up style! read more

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Great barbecue. They offer many dishes, bowls, and platters. The staff is always most helpful and the food never fails to impress. Go get it! read more

Ricewood - The good stuff! - Barbeque Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ricewood is just an all around great place and a breath of fresh air for the area. Customer service is amazing and the food is spectacular.. I'm honestly not a huge bbq fan but this place always hits. It's great! Highly recommend the pork belly and brisket.. both are must try's.. oh and the smash burgers too! read more

Yelp scores again. Absolutely delicious bowls (the pork belly was so tender you could cut it with a plastic fork) and the smells...Mouthwatering. Generous portions, clean seating area, and fun staff. Highly recommend! read more

I've been so tired of BBQ but thought I would try this and I'm glad I did. It's a cool concept. A rice bowl but with your favorite type of BBQ. I got the pork belly and it is insane good. Had to get a fountain drink, they have Rock and Rye on draught. Come on now how can this place be bad. I'll come back for sure read more

Ricewood - Pork belly bowl - Barbeque Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Excellent flavors. Everything cooked perfectly and reasonably priced. Unique BBQ-Asian fusion. read more

New favorite BBQ place in SE Michigan. Since my wife and I went a month ago (where we barely made it in before they sold out of everything), I've since been back 4 times. The staff has been super nice and friendly every time I've been. Everything I've tried has been great so far. The mushroom burger from October's burger of the month has caused me to reevaluate my dislike of mushrooms. Even the smoked tofu was delicious, though it needed something to complement it and I wouldn't recommend it by itself. The rib rub reminds me of ribs I had in Louisville, KU at FEAST BBQ. Very tasty. I will be going back soon, bringing more friends and family when I do. read more

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I have heard about Ricewood from a few friends in the past but being new to the area, I turned to Yelp for recommendations. I saw Ricewood pop up and decided it was time to give it a try. With no menu preparation or any idea what I was walking into. My girlfriend and I headed that way. We were greeted by Darren who was extremely helpful and friendly during what I assumed to be their busiest time of day, Lunch. He took the time to explain the items and add ons to us without us feeling rushed. I ordered the brisket bowl, with all of the bonus add ons, spicy. It was HOT. The heat was forward and left my mouth warm the entire time I was eating. I would definitely tell people who are unsure of spice to stay away. However, those of us that enjoy heat. It's a warm one. The brisket was great. I loved the rice and add-ins. The price was not insane for the amount of food you get. They also serve sodas made in Detroit. All around it was great. My girlfriend also enjoy her szechuan chicken bowl. We will be back for sure. read more

This restaurant was so amazing that I installed a review app just for it. Food is an amazing blend of delicious rice bowls with perfectly cooked barbecue, all done with extremely quick service times to top it all off. The bathroom was in great condition, restaurant was totally clean, and the staff were extremely nice for every part of the dine-in experience. I wouldn't recommend taking in any more than one other person to this specific location, as the seating is just a bar with stool-style chairs, but the surrounding area is great if you decide to camp out a little in your car with friends or take a seat in the many parks around. This restaurant is one of my favourites I've ever had the pleasure of eating at, so Ricewood will be remembered for years to come despite me not getting the chance to eat here again (as I live in another country). 5 stars!! read more

I heard rumblings that Ricewood was opening a location the west side many moons ago and got excited. Then I heard rumblings that it was going into the Maple Village shopping center and I got REALLY excited. And then I heard that they finally opened and I got REALLY REALLY excited. And they did not disappoint! Placed an order online for a brisket sandwich and fries and the pulled pork rice bowl for my husband and I. And oh my word was it all incredible. The meat on the sandwich was perfection. The bowl was generous and easily could make two meals. Online ordering was a breeze and pick up was even easier (my only critique is maybe a little too much salt for my taste on the waffle fries, I had to dust them off). My mouth is watering just writing this review thinking about how good it all is. Love that you can also order meats and sides a-la-cart. My mom and I already scheming a build your own pulled pork sandwich bar for a family dinner soon. Order early since they do run out of things. read more

Amazing. So amazing that I almost don't want to tell you how amazing it is so that I won't have more competition to get food here. Since I live nearby, I can pick up lunch easily and take-out times are pretty quick. My husband and I are slowly making our way through their menu, and our favorites so far are their pork belly and brisket bowls. Don't skip the chili crisp on your rice bowl. We're dying to try their burgers and loaded fries, but haven't braved the lines for Friday or Saturday night yet. But we will...someday. read more

Came here with some friends for takeout . They said this was the best brisket they'd ever had so we had to check it out. I got a brisket sandwich and my wife got a brisket rice bowl. My sandwich was just ok. All my brisket was burnt ends and just not that great. My wife had extra brisket and shared a piece with me and it was quite good, perfect texture and better flavor. If it wasn't for her meal, I'd say 3 stars. Put the good brisket on the sandwich! read more

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