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    Viet Rice

    4.0 (140 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese, Seafood, Noodles
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    VIET RICE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Scott O.

    We had the beef pho (which they call "beef special noodle soup" and the fried rice. $29. The pho had almost no flavor. There was a hint of flavor but just a hint. Adding sauces didn't do much to help this dish. The fried rice which includes shrimp was better than average. But, not that much better to overcome the drab pho. We were really hoping to find a new favorite vietnamese restaurant but the search continues..

    Vanessa B.

    Viet Rice has been a staple in my life for over 20 years. The food has never steered me wrong and the choices are always wonderful. The most recent visit we came in for Pho with the best broth. Service is always impeccable with a casual atmosphere. I don't come here as often as I would like to but never regret a choice to get food from here.

    Perfectly fried wontons; crispy outside, never greasy & generous filling.

    Many dine-in & take out orders throughout the years. Always greeted with a genuine welcome in, smiles & conversation while you wait for your order. Last night's choice, fried wonton & wonton soup to go. Made to perfection & even in take out containers, beautifully presented; the aroma filled with spices & broth perfection!

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    John D.

    In the mood for pho. Our 1st choices (for convenience) were closed in between lunch and dinner. So we stopped here. Ok so glad we did. It's a smallish place no one here - perfect. Decor definitely a Vietnamese flavor. Drinks to start - including the Thai Tea. It was bland and watery, not the nice creamy style we're accustomed to. The fried wontons were better, tasty - not over fried. For entrees we got the Spicy Lemongrass with beef and a Combination Curry - chicken, beef & shrimp. Both with medium heat. The lemongrass was nicely seasoned - not overly hot and beef was tender. The combination was flavorful. Shrimp firm & crisp, beef and chicken was tender. The heat was just about right. Great meal & easy on the wallet. This place joins our growing go to list

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    Jonathan D.

    I got the Crispy Squid with a side of Fried Rice. It was superb! Large portion -- it was enough for two. A delicious and filling meal as usual. Friendly service. Chill atmosphere.

    Vegan clay pot. Rice underneath.
    Megan J.

    This place has the best vegan clay pot! (It's not listed as vegan on the menu but they easily customize it to be vegan by adding tofu and omitting the fish sauce.) I didn't even know what a clay pot was but my dad recommended it and now I'm obsessed. It's fried rice topped with veggies but way better than just regular fried rice. It's filling but feels light and healthy like a home cooked meal. It's the only thing I've ever gotten from here so that's all I can speak on but it's bomb. My husband and I come here often for it. The staff have always been very kind and the food always comes out fast!

    Beef pho with well done steak ‍

    This place has good pho! I believe the best pho in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. The flavor is rich, the veggies are fresh. The restaurant is clean, and the waitress is very polite and friendly. The shrimp spring rolls are also very delish. I always get them when i come here. The avocado shake is pretty good too. Definitely recommend, this place is a hidden gem!

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    Jennifer A.

    I love coming here! And hey, they have gluten-free soy sauce! I LOVE their footballs! Pho good too!

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    Randy N.

    If anyone reads my evaluations it's easy to see that I love Pho. I tried Viet Rice today and ordered the Chicken noodle soup (Pho). I added Chicken at an additional cost. I loved their Chicken broth, it was salty and sweet at the same time. The Chicken that was added was somewhat less than I expected, but it was flavorful and added to the overall dish. A plate of Cilantro, been sprouts, lime and jalapeno was provided as a garnish. I sometimes hold off putting the bean sprouts into the broth because they are cold and tend to reduce the broths temperature. The noodles I chose were rice, but other options are available. I mostly order Beef with Brisket and love the Star Anise flavor. After completing my meal I was very satisfied and I do recommend the Chicken Noodle soup.

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    John S.

    Dropped in on a Tuesday, 9/10/19, for lunch with a buddy from work. He commented that he would blame me if he got sick. He worried because Viet Rice sits sandwiched in a strip mall, south of Smiths on 528. I told him not to worry, that Viet Rice had high Yelp ratings. He had to trust in the Yelpers. The dining room looked extremely clean and the waitress quickly wrote down our order. I order the #22 Crispy Egg Noodles topped with a meat combination (chicken, shrimp, pork, beef) for $13.99. These egg noodles were topped with broccoli, snow peas, bamboo shoots, onions, and carrots. I enjoyed the combination of crispy noodles, cooked noodles, delicious meats and the snappy vegetables. The chef came out and we congratulated him on some amazing dishes. All of the photos of the different dishes looked quite tasty (see attached photo). For both dishes, I paid a total of $27.44. When we left, my buddy said we had found a great hole-in-the-wall and said he would be back. I completely agreed.

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    They wonderful food get the egg noodle wonton soup but change the seafood because it might have seafood shell mango smoothie was good

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    A lot of Asian restaurants in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho have subpar rice. This restaurant does it well. There's some

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    Excellent pho and excellent service! My favorite Vietnamese place in Rio Rancho hands down! The Chicken Pho is my favorite.

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    Food is always delicious and quality is great. Service is quick and helpful/courteous.

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