Update: Cafe de Riz is now closed.

Cafe de Riz is a serene little nook hidden in the alleys of Da An that specializes in rice. Usually, rice is never the star of the show, but here, everything is built around highlighting and appreciating the quality of locally-grown and Japanese rice. Here, they treat beautifully packaged rice blends as a coffee roaster would treat beautifully packaged coffee blends.

The concept is part restaurant, part retail. They have a few seats for dining in, and they also sell rice and other merchandise both in-store and online. It’s set up like a café, with set meals and a la carte options for both rice-based foods as well as coffee and tea drinks. It caters to a certain clientele, a certain aesthetic, and everything is beautifully presented. The onigiri are served on bamboo leaves, and drinks come on wooden coasters. You can purchase gift sets of a package of rice and a nice canvas tote.

We like cafes, we like rice. This place is perfection. It’s simple food that stays true to its roots, but elevated in a beautiful way. They’re committed to quality and always featuring seasonal ingredients to curate the best of local flavors to each plate, whether that’s rice based mains or delightfully petite dessert.