"Those who are easily shocked should be shocked more often." ― Mae West I have been pleasantly surprised by the food culture here in Lancaster, and even more so by the variety of international cuisine. Honestly, I was a bit concerned moving to the area, and that I might not be able to continue with my adventurous eating at restaurants. But I have to say that in some ways, I've been happier here than I was back in Virginia. Exhibit number one: Rice & Noodles (RN). Ever since I heard about Bun Rieu Cua (BR) from my friends in California, I've been searching for it around me. My first Vietnamese restaurant in Lancaster and... boom! There they have it. Even though I was really craving a bahn mi, I had to try the BR. Before I tell you about my experience tasting the BR, I must tell you about the staff. There were about four employees taking care of the customers. There really wasn't just one server at each table; they all worked together to take orders, bring out the food, refill drinks, etc. There was a young woman who was especially friendly and polite. She made sure I was happy. I loved the group effort though. However, I must also mention about the restaurant itself. If you are claustrophobic or do not like loud noise, this might not be your best choice. The inside is small and the tables are very close together. Because of that and because they do lots of business during lunchtime (haven't been there during dinner time), it gets loud. If you can deal with that, then I highly recommend RN. Okay--now it's time to talk about BR. I've tried Pho (chicken and beef); Bun Bo Hue; Vermicelli Salad; Egg Rolls; Spring Rolls; Banh mi (chicken, pork and even head cheese); Dry Egg Noodles--so you can see I've discovered quite a bit of different things at Vietnamese restaurants but BR was definitely top on my list. BR is a soup with crab and pork meatballs with deep-fried tofu in a tamarind base tomato broth served with vermicelli rice noodles. It definitely has a completely different taste from Pho even though it was served with the typical bean sprouts, basil, jalapeños and lime. I knew it had crab in the meatballs, but didn't think it would smell fishy that much. The first couple of bites I wasn't a big fan, but the more I ate of it, the more it grew on me. Also, I was pleasantly surprised that I liked the deep-fried tofu. It kind of reminded me of fried eggs. I will most definitely be back for some banh mi and try their Bun Bo Hue since I've only tried it once and that was in San José, California. I doubt they'll have pizzle though... read more

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Our family has been customers at Rice and Noddle's since they opened. Their food stays consistently outstanding throughout the years, and the owner is very personable. They are very knowledgeable about food allergies, especially regarding gluten-free food. Please note that they only do takeouts. Highly recommended if you want high-quality Vietnamese food. Don't forget to pick up a Vietnamese coffee. It's super good! read more

Couldn't believe how rude they were after we asked to move from a tight small table ( it was pushed against the wall right by the back entrance - and the chair was sticky ) when the restaurant wasn't even full??? So we decided to leave, he then offered us a table? We still left- Will not return. There was literally open tables, but we were told it was only 2 of us so we couldn't get the 4 person tables, even though we stated that there were other 4 person tables occupied by 2???- Even then I didn't make a scene because the chair was sticky. We've been here many times and the food is good, but definitely not good enough for us to be crowded in a corner for no reason. read more

Rice & Noodles - Pho Ga , Chicken Rice Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Husband found this place online and it was our first time and not the last either. Everything that we ordered was amazing and fresh. Very chill and clean vibe. The service was very fast. We didn't even wait that long for our food to get done. Highly recommend going here! read more

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Even years after Rice & Noodles launched in Lancaster they still remain consistent and excellent. I always make it a point to eat hete at least once in the Fall/Winter months to get their Bun Rieu Cua soup. It has crab and pork meatballs with deep-fried tofu in a tamarind based tomato soup with vermicelli rice noodles. The soup is warming ad comforting, perfect for this time of year. Additionally, I had some of their Cha Gio (fried egg rolls) and their sweetened jasmine tea with lime. The Cha Gio at R&N are the BEST amongst all the Vietnamese restaurants in Lancaster. Perfectly crisp and flavorful. Consistent every time. The jasmine tea with lime is an exvellent beverage to choose. Not too sweet, not too limey. They used to offer a small (16 oz) and large (32 oz) but have settled on a standard 24 oz version. read more

Rice & Noodles - Cha Gio - the BEST amongst all Vietnamese restaurants in Lancaster - Vietnamese Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Good Vietnamese options. My husband loves their pho and banh mi sandwiches and eats here regularly. It's odd that they offer macrons as a dessert option; we ordered them once, but wouldn't repeat the experience. read more

This place should not be missed! Their food and car pickup service is excellent. After careful deliberation I ordered the beef pho, Vietnamese iced coffee, and a bahn mi with beef. I did have some difficulty finding the restaurant. It is located in a tiny parking lot off of a major road- so a little tough to see. But as soon as I pulled in they came to my car to deliver the food. So easy! Everything was nicely packaged and nothing spilled on the way home. The noodles and toppings were separate from the broth so everything was as fresh as if I were eating in house! The sandwich was delicious- although I could only eat a couple bites. The pho is out of this world. The broth is amazing, beef and veggies were extremely fresh. The only downside was having to add my own hoisin and Sriracha. Thank goodness I had some on hand. I will definitely be coming back- this place is an absolute gem and their prices can't be beat. read more

There are a good number of Vietnamese restaurants in the area and I've tried a few. I really liked this one. The waitstaff is very friendly and accommodating. The dining area is cramped but clean. I like that I don't walk out of here smelling like Pho. The food is of high quality, too. The spring rolls and summer rolls were a little on the small side, but they were very tasty. The fried rolls are wrapped with egg paper (I prefer rice paper), but they fry it a little longer to give it a nice and longer lasting crunch. The pho broth, which my wife ordered was milder than most that I've tasted, but still pleasing. I did try a central Vietnamese noodle dish that I really enjoyed. The server asked if I wanted to add pork knuckle, which includes some tendon, meat, and fat. I got a sense she knew that I would like it, so I went for it and I was extremely satisfied. It's not for everyone, but I enjoy some of the lesser popular parts of the pig. The prices are very good. A bowl of Pho was $8. They have a kid's meal with $4 bowls of Pho. Great food, good prices, friendly staff, great experience! We'll be back. read more

Soooo yummy! Sliced chicken sandwich was delicious, iced coffee (pressed w/ condensed milk) soooo good, fried tofu spring rolls also good & delicious macarones to go! All new entrees/food today. Helpful and attentive service. Terrific business. read more

Rice & Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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I used to get carry out for lunch or dinner here at least once a week, easily one of my favorite restaurants in the area and Steve and the family are always friendly and welcoming. The only downside is the limited parking which is often full but still worth it read more

I love it here!!! Their CM6 is so good, I always devour this platter within 5 minutes. Lol

Had not gotten food from here since they added Sprouts. Ordered the Central Vietnam Soup and the Vietnamese beef stew. The beef stew was mediocre at best, but the central Soup was horrible. When we opened the container it smells like something that sat in a refrigerator for weeks .....very disappointing! read more

We went here on our way home from Hershey Christmas lights. We ordered the Phu. I ordered the brisket Phu and my daughter had the vegetable phu with added noodles ($1 extra). We also had the fried egg rolls which were extremely good. The Phu was good with plenty of noodles and beef. My daughter also enjoyed hers. Our friends ordered the chicken and rice and the Tofu Phu. They were not big fans but agreed to give it another try. The Macaroons were HORRIBLE!!! Rubbery, chewy and not worth the $7.50 which I paid. read more

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Tons of gluten-free options, great Vietnamese-style coffee, pho is made with a family recipe. Every time I've been there at lunch it is very busy. It's a tight dining room. But people will put up with the loud, crowded seating to have some of their delicious menu. This place is efficient, delicious and family-owned. If you like pho, you'll love this spot. Be careful with that coffee; it is high-octane! read more

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Take out only!!!! Go to 58 n prince st for indoor dining. Please disregard the rating. I'm heading to the location now. Hopefully the food is good, but a bit frustrated with not knowing and getting there. read more

First time ordering from Rice & Noodles and I have to say I was not disappointed! Fast delivery and delicious food!

I decided to come here based on the reviews. They were glowing. Unfortunately, I cant say the same about the food. I got diced beef cubes and my girlfriend got chicken fried rice. The food was mediocre at best. It was so bland. it was painful. I dont know if maybe I was expecting too much after reading the reviews but it was way below expectations. This is absolutely a mom and pop shop and the atmosphere was decent. The waitress was very attentive but felt a litttttleeee bit over bearing. She came over a little too often maybe. I mean it's better than no service at all though. Overall, I wont be coming back any time soon. Definitely get the eggrolls. World class stuff. read more

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I have been wanting to give Rice And Noodles a try for a bit. I've had a lot of delicious pho and heard this was some of best pho around. If I was just rating the pho and fresh shrimp spring rolls alone I'd easily give 5 stars. The char-grilled shrimp fresh spring rolls were super good! The peanut dipping sauce was also rather tasty. The pho had lots of noodles, plump shrimp and the broth was great! Another big plus is they give each person their own individual fresh herbs and sprout garnish bowl. Here's why though I didn't give an overall better review. I ordered a 4 piece of the spring rolls as did my friend. Not only did we get only two, but they didn't bring out the spring rolls (appetizer) until after the pho had come up. That's never happened at any pho restaurant I've ever been to. When I asked about the rolls I got this hesitated reaction which lead me to assume the server never put in that order. They didn't get it right either. We also never got straws or chopsticks until we asked. The prices were pretty fair and the overall speed of the service was fine. I would return as the food itself was on point, but hope next time the execution of the wait staff is better. read more

Rice & Noodles - Char-grilled shrimp fresh springrolls... so good! - Vietnamese Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Heard great things about this place, so I had to try it out. Food was delicious, and the staff were friendly. There's no option to dine in due to the pandemic, but food was ready for pickup not too long after ordering. I recommend the grilled pork banh mi and the grilled pork rice platter! read more

Disappointed with my visit here. Have eaten here in the past so was really looking forward to my lunch order as I was hangry. Not sure how sticky rice can be hard and crunchy but mine was. The meat was dry and the taste was ick. read more

I just had take out yesterday. This is by far the best Pho in county. My husband and I have tried them all. We absolutely love the broth. If you like Pho you know that is what it all about. Have had many other items on menu which are all good. Definitely one of our favorite places to eat. read more

Wonderful food, good service, space is very crowded. But, I love it! Highly recommend! read more

Came to visit PA few months back and tried out this restaurant thanks to a recommendation, and it was beyond expectation. I've tried lots of Vietnamese food around the country wherever I went to visit, this place is my top most fav so far. Now everytime I came to visit PA, I gotta stop by, at least to grab a sandwich (Banh mi). And never got disappointed. First time visited, I tried the special item "Bun rieu" which is a rice vermicelli noodle soup with tomato soup base, added with fried tofu and crab meetball, and it was great. Reminded me the flavor of home. Then I tried couple of Banh mi with my partner. He's pretty picky but he def loved the sandwiches here. This place probably has the best Banh mi I've had in America, at least to my taste, especially the pork Banh mi, the special cold cut Banh mi, and the beef one (Beef Banh mi was my most fav). Even though the bread is not quite the baguette like in Vietnam but it was great, warm and crunchy from the outside and soft from the inside, unlike the thick doughy bread like other places. The sauce was a great compliment to the sandwich, and the meet, the fresh herbs and veggies go so well together. I just love the Banh mi here, very much!! Pho, Com Tam (broken rice), and Bun Bo Hue were also delish!! I loveee Pho and Com Tam here. And Cafe sua da (milk coffee) was great too! You won't be disappointed!! And forgot, they have really good macaroons, which won me over read more

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Love this place. We get their stir-fried beef over noodles all the time. Try and grab the colorful french cookies. Worth the price. read more

Since you are forcing patrons take-out only, at least do it properly - NO NAPKINS, SILVERWARE OR CONDIMENTS!!! Ordered: spring rolls (3) the pork was dry and the rolls were tasteless Bahn mi pate - roll was stale, falling apart, the veggies did not taste pickled and sammie was tasteless - needed seasoning - something as simple as proper amount of salt would make a world of difference. Pho Ga - came with no veggies or condiments or utensils - broth was tasteless, noodles cooked ok, chicken ok. Giving 2 stars , 1 for promptness and 1 for cup of ice water I requested. Won't be back until they resume dining in, and prey tell WHY HAVEN'T THEY?!?!? read more

The food is delicious and the prices are good I'll recommend this place i don't eat Chinese food bc they put a lot oil but this food id doesn't have a lot oil. read more

A gem of a place. Small spot but worth the visit. Service was fast and friendly and food was great ! read more

Rice & Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Not only some of the finest quality and tastiest food ever, the staff is also the kindest. After my little son and I were in a car accident right in front of the restaurant, they called the authorities and took care of my son while I handled all of the aftermath. And then they made us dinner to go! I'm forever grateful for their generosity. They made a terrible situation a little more calm and pleasant. There are truly wonderful people out there. Thank you!!!! read more

My favorite spot. They never disappoint. Whenever I come back home to see my parents it's always on the top of my list

Big thing is that they were currently only doing pick up/ take out. Pho is pretty good. Food prep was pretty quick 15-20 minutes. They bring the food out to you curbside. Would give 3.5 stars read more

1/1/2020 visit. R&N is a Lancaster staple. I'm a fairly predictable orderer- typically getting some version of the vermicelli rice noodle bowl. The server gladly accommodated my request for julienne carrots to be added. I got the pork sausage topping- very good. The limeaid is also worth mentioning. My partner got DX3 extra spicy which is his favorite order. R&N is always solid for Vietnamese food. We will be back again. read more

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I hate writing this review because the times on the past that I've come here I was like WOW!!! Last weekend we came for takeout and I ordered what I usually get, fresh shrimp spring rolls and a banh mi. My fiancée got her usual which was the fried spring rolls and tofu and fried rice. I know everyone's hurting a bit right now but my fresh spring rolls seemed half the size, and they cut down on the ingredients in everything else. I'm hoping this was an off day, but I will definitely Italy be reluctant to go back soon. read more

Rice & Noodles - Shrimp spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Delicious broth in this Pho. Large size was really good and had nice pieces of tendon, tripe and beef slices. I like a little more bean sprouts and jalapeños on the side. I'm sure they would have obliged. Fried rolls were also really good. Made to order. But was quick even though the place was 70% filled. read more

Rice & Noodles - Pho Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Great food & service! All of the noodle bowls are fantastic and huge. There are great dessert options too, including an assortment of macrons. read more

Got takeout as we were arriving in the area soon before they closed. They were very accommodating with our needs for gluten, dairy, and meat-free. The soup was warm and nourishing. The Spring rolls were a little bland due to all the things we couldn't have in them but a good accompaniment to our feast. read more

Delicious, reasonable prices , feels healthy but secretly probably not so much haha. Loved the homemade sauces!

The best Vietnamese food in Lancaster with the kindest & most generous family who support the local community. We love you!!

My husband is obsessed with the chicken bam mi like no other thing I know. I like the spring rolls

Great food, and a few nice vegan options. I wish their portion sizes were bigger for non soup entrees, but other than that nothing to complain about. Their food is light and doesn't make me feel super heavy and sluggish after eating, and everything is always fresh. read more

Today I bought 2 "Soda Sua Hot Ga" beverages. We've been loving and enjoying this beverage from Rice & Noodles for years, and they used to be delicious. Well, this two are probably be our last ones. The quality and the ingredients were not there at all. To be honest, I feel very disappointed about paying almost $10 for 2 cups of CARBONATED WATER and ICE. Won't be purchasing again. read more