Rice and Noodle

Rice and Noodle is a small Thai/Asian eatery, located in a strip mall, that plates surprisingly good meals at moderate prices. The annotated menu offers vegan, gluten-free, and conventional proteins. The chef will attempt to fulfill your dietary requirements.

The backstory of Rice and Noodles is as interesting as the creative food they serve. According to their résumé, for four years, Kwan and Sone traveled the United States in an RV. During their 'life-changing" odyssey, they visited over 600 Thai restaurants. After analyzing the elements of thousands of presentations and flavors, they created a uniquely, delicious menu.

We visited the eatery on a warm California day. Sone, who took our order, suggests the vegan "Cold Vermicelli Salad."

The salad contains: a stack of warm vermicelli noodles, tofu, with cool mint leaf, pickled veggies, cucumber, green onion, cilantro, toasted peanuts, and fried shallot. It is served with a sweet and sour sauce. Two crispy spring rolls are included. I enjoyed every bite. Other proteins may be substituted for the tofu.

My partner ordered "Chicken Karage,” a Japanese style, panko coated, slightly sweet, crispy fried chicken, served with a spicy sauce. She said she would order it again.

The eatery's small patio out front and comfortable dining room are simply decorated. Everything is wheelchair accessible. Parking is free. Local delivery is available.

Was Kwan and Sone's four year odyssey well spent? If the beautifully designed menu and the delicious, well-plated meals, are an indication, this is the birthplace of many Rice and Noodles to come.

This is a new favorite! The spicy Brussel sprouts, pad Thai and avocado curry are my favorites. I can't wait to try the rest of the menu.

Easily top 3 Thai places in the San Fernando Valley. I listed on the pictures what I ordered! I also got their Bao which is steamed Chinese bun! It was my first time having it and definitely will have it again! I recommend trying the Pork Belly Bao and Hot chicken Bao

Formerly Pho Rider. They kept the best of the old menu and added some great new dishes. My favorite are the Pad woon sen (stir fry vegetables and glass noodles with choice of protein) and Eggplant Thai Basil. There are also some unusual curries like the Avocado Green Curry and the Net Eggrolls using rice wrappers.

The food is absolutely delicious! The portions are huge, and reasonably priced. The stand out though is the customer service. Incredibly kind and very knowledgeable about the food itself. Could not recommend this place more.