Rice & Noodle

I had heard so many great things about this spot and was sadly disappointed by their Thai renditions. I ordered two pad thais and a pad see ew for my friends and I. Both were dry and lacking fillings - the worst part in my opinion was that they tasted the same! Very much lacking in sauce, "toppings" and flavour. I didn't get a chance to see the restaurant, since I ordered take out, but it looks like a decent, casual take out spot from the exterior. Order was ready quickly which I thought was nice but would rather wait longer for better food. Priced okay.

There are so many restaurants to choose from in Vancouver but this little restaurant on Lonsdale is now one of my favourite go to places for Thai food. They make the best Pad Thai and Laksa. My husband and I go to this place at least once a week hahah, Great service as well.
Highly recommend

Deliciosos los noodles, lo recomiendo ampliamente.
100% Recommended
Animo al cuadro!!

After a hike in West Van, we wanted something quick for a late lunch. We decided to try Rice & Noodle. They do a mix of Asian dishes. They also have two other locations (downtown Vancouver and West Broadway).

We dropped in on a Sunday afternoon (around 2:30pm). Most people were grabbing takeout (shockingly quick) but we dined in. Water is self-serve by the counter but they bring out your order to the table.

The menu is short and sweet; 13 items to choose from then pick your spice level (from 1 to 10). We went with level 6 (tom yum) and 7 (laksa).

- Laksa ($11.99) - broth was better than I expected; B said it's similar to what you'd find at Deer Garden. Level 7 gave the broth a touch of spiciness and the coconut flavour came through. Not a traditional laksa as they throw in more vegetables. Chicken was unfortunately dry but was the better of our two dishes.
- Tom yum soup ($10.99) - they leave the kaffir limes so don't eat those. Not much ingredients in this bowl other than an excessive amount of onions. The beef was much better than the chicken. Broth was okay; mostly a sour note.

If you want something quick and affordable, R&N is a decent option

Walked in at 7PM on a week day with a restaurant full of diners and almost nobody working.

I wasn't greeted or asked if I had ordered nor was I shown that they no longer were taking orders after waiting for 15 minutes and finally having to ask the one staff member on till.

Their hours say from 11AM-11PM. Not sure why they would refuse a walk in customer, but clearly their restaurant is mismanaged.

I wanted to try the food so I ordered the following day in person again, as their phone number does NOT work.

The food is VERY average. You could cook better at home for a lot cheaper. It's also VERY oily, which is just too bad for a place that should be able to deliver on its delicious product photography.


If you need a quick over hyped meal.... But I'd rather have my money back.

My family's go to for Asian dishes online/phone or dine in. Most favourite dish would be their Pad Thai noodle dish that's surprisingly very authentic. Although it used to be very affordable ($10/dish) now like everything else out their prices have gone up with lots of add-ons which might hike the cost even more unfortunately.

Food was great but store was very HOT.. NO AIRConditioner! All of my friends complained about the heat inside the store. We went there lunch time.

Fast and good value. Good portion size as well. Flavour was on point.

You can choose your level of spiciness for most dishes. I don't recommend the extra chicken/meat option (+$2) for the pad Thai, as I feel the extra meat option is the same amount as a regular pad Thai.

The restaurant was clean and welcoming, but only self serve at the counter. Good for quick lunch or take out.

I was skeptical at first when trying Rice & Noodle because it might ended up like some random food court Thai food. But it turned out to be suprisingly delicious.

They have rice and noodle dishes with you choice of protein (beef, pork, chicken or prawn - extra $1). You can choose the spicy levels from 1-10. As a Vietnamese, I tried 1 to 8 and they were not that spicy so I went straight up to 10. It was hahahah burning your soul. So on the third time I reduced to 9 and keep it until now.

I usually ordered pad Thai, tom tum soup and fried rice. The price is decent and good fit for an easy quick lunch.

Staffs are nice and the chef sometimes sings out loud from the kitchen. Very fun and friendly vibe even though it is chaotic in the kitchen since I see customers keep coming to the store.

Why am I forced to pay a tip when I order online through the website?!?! I have literally rung in my own order and then I will drive myself to the restaurant and pick up said order myself. Where have I received any customer service? The staff literally just hand me the order without even making eye contact and now I have to pay 15-20% tip for that?! If I wanted service, I would have eaten in the restaurant and then I would tip. Rice and Noodle, stop being greedy af. Do better.