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    Rice & Noodles Restaurant

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    265 reviews
    #11 of 459 Restaurants in Lancaster
    $, Asian, Vietnamese, Vegetarian Friendly
    1238 Lititz Pike, Lancaster Shopping Center, Lancaster, PA 17601-4340
    +1 717-481-7461
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    4.5 265 reviews
    #11 of 459 Restaurants in Lancaster
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2019 Winner
    RATINGS
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere

    Location and contact

    1238 Lititz Pike Lancaster Shopping Center, Lancaster, PA 17601-4340
    1.1 miles from Amish Country
    Website
    Email
    +1 717-481-7461

    Menu

    APPETIZERS‏
    4 7.00
    2 4.50
    Cha Gio
    Deep-fried Vietnamese‏ egg rolls with crabmeat, pork and vegetables. served with nuoc mam sauce.
    4 7.00
    2 4.50
    Goi Cuon Tom and Thit Heo
    Rice paper wrapped spring rolls with fresh shrimp and pork, vermicelli, bean sprouts, basil and lettuce. Served with hoisin peanut sauce.
    4 7.00
    2 4.50
    Goi Cuon Chay
    Rice paper wrapped spring rolls with deep-fried tofu, vermicelli, bean sprouts, basil and lettuce. Served with hoisin peanut sauce.
    4 7.00
    2 4.50
    Goi Cuon Ga Nuong
    Rice paper wrapped spring rolls with seasoned char-grilled chicken, vermicelli, bean sprouts, basil and lettuce. Served with hoisin peanut sauce.
    4 7.25
    2 4.75
    Goi Cuon Tom Nuong
    Rice paper wrapped spring rolls with seasoned char-grilled shrimp, vermicelli, bean sprouts, basil and lettuce. Served with hoisin peanut sauce.
    4 7.25
    2 4.75
    Goi Cuon Bo Xao
    Rice paper wrapped spring rolls with stir-fried marinated beef and yellow onions, vermicelli, basil, lettuce, chinese radish and julienne carrots. Served with nuoc mam sauce.
    4 7.00
    2 4.50
    Goi Cuon Nem Nuong
    Rice paper‏ wrapped spring rolls with homemade pork sausage, vermicelli, bean sprouts, basil and lettuce. Served with hoisin peanut sauce.
    4 7.00
    2 4.50
    Goi Cuon Bi
    Rice paper‏ wrapped spring rolls with cold shredded pork skin, basil and lettuce. Served with nuoc mam sauce.
    4 7.00
    2 4.50
    Goi Cuon Thit Nuong
    Rice paper wrapped spring rolls with seasoned char-grilled pork, vermicelli, bean sprouts, basil and lettuce. Served with hoisin peanut sauce.
    ENTREE SALADS
    7.50
    Chicken +1.00
    Shrimp +1.00
    Goi Ga or Tom
    Thinly sliced cabbage salad served with chicken or shrimp, onions, Vietnamese cilantro, chinese radish, julienne carrots and marinated with a sesame lime dressing. this is topped with crispy shrimp chips, green onions, cilantro, peanuts and fried shallots. served with a side of nuoc mam dressing.
    13.00
    Bo Xao Salad
    Stir-fried marinated beef and yellow onions served on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes and onions. This is topped with a vinaigrette dressing and served with a fresh basket of herbs, rice paper for wrapping and nuoc mam sauce on the side for dipping.
    8.75
    Chicken +1.00
    Shrimp +1.00
    Ga or Tom Nuong Salad
    Seasoned char-grilled chicken or shrimp on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, chinese radish and julienne carrots. Served with a honey mustard vinaigrette dressing on the side.
    STIR-FRIED ENTREES‏
    11.25
    Chicken
    Beef
    Com / rice (brown rice) +1.25
    Com / rice
    Mi xao mem or don / soft or deep-fries egg noodles
    Pho xao mem ot ap chao / soft or crispy pan-fried rice noodle
    Do Xao
    Seasoned vegetables, pineapples and tomatoes stir-fried in a garlic sauce (spicy or mild) topped with cilantro and served with:
    10.00
    Tofu +1.00
    Com / rice (brown rice) +1.25
    Com / rice
    Mi xao mem or don / soft or deep-fries egg noodles
    Pho xao mem ot ap chao / soft or crispy pan-fried rice noodle
    Rau Xao / Vegetable
    Seasoned vegetables, pineapples and tomatoes stir-fried in a vegan garlic sauce (spicy or mild) topped with cilantro and served with:
    DESSERTS
    4 for 7.00
    6 for 10.00
    French Macarons
    3.00
    Flan
    3.00
    Corn Pudding
    3.00
    Taro Pudding
    3.00
    Homemade Yogurt
    4.25
    Cafe Parfait
    3.50
    Cheesecake
    BEVERAGES‏
    3.25
    Café
    French pressed espresso coffee served hot or iced with or without condensed milk
    2.75
    Large for +0.50
    Da Chanh
    Fresh squeezed iced lime juice
    3.00
    Large for +0.50
    Tra Da Chanh
    Sweetened jasmine iced tea with lime juice
    2.50
    Tra
    Jasmine tea served hot or iced
    4.00
    Soda Chanh
    Seltzer with lime juice and sugar over ice
    4.00
    Soda Chanh Muoi
    Seltzer with salt preserved lime and sugar over ice
    3.00
    Large for +0.50
    Da Chanh Muoi
    Salt preserved lime juice over ice
    4.00
    Soda Sua Hot Ga
    Seltzer with condensed milk and egg yolks over ice
    2.75
    Sua Dau Nanh
    Soybean milk over ice
    2.75
    Large +0.50
    Cam Tuoi
    Orange juice over ice
    FRENCH BREAD SANDWICHES
    4.75
    Banh Mi Pate Thit
    Homemade rolled ham and chicken liver paté dressed with our house mayonnaise, onions, cucumbers, peppers, chinese radish and julienne carrots.
    4.50
    Banh Mi Thit
    Homemade rolled ham dressed with our house mayonnaise, onions, cucumbers, peppers, chinese radish and julienne carrots.
    4.50
    Banh Mi Pate
    Chef’s special chicken liver paté dressed with our house mayonnaise, onions, cucumbers, peppers, chinese radish and julienne carrots.
    4.75
    Banh Mi Ga
    Stir-fried shredded‏ chicken and yellow onions dressed with our house mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes and peppers.
    4.75
    Banh Mi Thit Nuong
    Seasoned char-grilled pork dressed with green onion garlic oil, crushed chili peppers, chinese radish and julienne carrots with nuoc mam sauce on top.
    4.50
    Banh Mi Chay
    Slices of‏ deep-fried tofu dressed with green onion garlic oil, onions, cucumbers, peppers, chinese radish and julienne carrots.
    4.75
    Banh Mi Ga Nuong
    Seasoned char-grilled chicken breast dressed with our house mayonnaise, onions, cucumbers, peppers, chinese radish and julienne carrots.
    6.00
    Banh Mi Tom Nuong
    Seasoned char-grilled shrimp dressed with our house mayonnaise, onions, cucumbers, peppers, chinese radish and julienne carrots.
    4.50
    Banh Mi Bi
    Cold shredded pork skin dressed with green onion garlic oil, crushed chili peppers, chinese radish and julienne carrots with nuoc mam sauce on top.
    5.00
    Banh Mi Bi Nem Nuong
    Cold shredded pork skin and homemade pork sausage dressed with green onion garlic oil, crushed chili peppers, chinese radish and julienne carrots with nuoc mam sauce on top.
    SOUPS‏
    All soups are served with a basket of crispy bean sprouts, fresh herbs, limes, and sliced peppers, and are topped with onions and cilantro.
    Large 7.75
    Reg 6.75
    Beef-tendon meatballs +1.50
    Pho Bo (Beef Rice Noodle Soup)
    Large 7.75
    Reg 6.75
    Beef-tendon meatballs +1.50
    Pho Ga (Chicken Rice Noodle Soup)
    Large 8.25
    Reg 7.25
    Beef-tendon meatballs +1.50
    Soup Rau Chay (Vegetarian Soup)
    This soup is an assortment of vegetables and deep-fried tofu in a steamy vegetable broth. It is topped with fried shallots.
    Loaf +1.50
    Large 8.50
    Reg 7.50
    Beef-tendon meatballs +1.50
    Bo Kho (Vietnamese Spicy Beef Stew)
    This stew consists of chunks of marinated beef and carrots carefully timed to perfection. served with your choice of rice noodles, egg noodles, glass noodles, a bowl of rice or warm French bread.
    Large 8.00
    Reg 7.00
    Beef-tendon meatballs +1.50
    Bo Vien (Beef-Tendon Meatball Soup)
    Vietnamese beef-tendon meatballs in a light and tasty soup. Served with your choice of noodles: rice, egg, glass, bean thread or tapioca.
    Large 8.25
    Reg 7.25
    Beef-tendon meatballs +1.50
    Bun Bo Hue (Central Vietnam Soup)
    A spicy‏ pork and beef soup served in a fish stock with large rice noodles and is topped with Vietnamese cilantro. this soup has a very bold but delightful taste to satisfy your appetite. pork hock upon request.
    Large 8.25
    Reg 7.25
    Beef-tendon meatballs +1.50
    Mien Ga (Bamboo Chicken Soup)
    This soup consist of a clear thin bean thread noodle with a combination of chicken and bamboo shoots. It is topped with fried shallots.
    Large 8.25
    Reg 7.25
    Beef-tendon meatballs +1.50
    Rice and Noodles (Wonton Soup)
    A light but tasty marinated soup with homemade pork and shrimp dumplings, lettuce, slices of Vietnamese barbecue pork and is topped with fried shallots.
    Large 8.50
    Reg 7.50
    Beef-tendon meatballs +1.50
    Hu Tieu (Seafood Noodle Soup)
    This soup is a combination of shrimp, squid, fish cake and imitation crab stick. It has lettuce and is topped with fried shallots. *This soup can also be prepared with shrimp only. Served with your choice of noodles: rice, egg, glass, bean thread or tapioca.
    RICE PLATTERS
    7.50
    Combination fried rice +4.75
    Brown rice +1.25
    Two fried eggs +1.50
    Com Ga Roti
    A half marinated cornish game hen that is deep-fried to a golden brown served with rice, a small vinaigrette lettuce and tomato salad with a house honey mustard sauce on the side.
    7.25
    Chicken
    Beef
    Chinese pork sausage
    Shrimp and pork
    Combination fried rice +4.75
    Brown rice +1.25
    Two fried eggs +1.50
    Com Chien
    House fried rice with bean sprouts, eggs, green onions and cilantro. (No brown rice substitution)
    8.75
    Combination fried rice +4.75
    Brown rice +1.25
    Two fried eggs +1.50
    Com Bo Luc Lac
    Stir-fried marinated beef cubes and yellow onions served with rice, a small vinaigrette lettuce and tomato salad with a house honey mustard sauce on the side.
    7.00
    Combination fried rice +4.75
    Brown rice +1.25
    Two fried eggs +1.50
    Com Ga or Tom Nuong
    Seasoned char-grilled chicken breast or shrimp (add.50) over rice topped with green onions. This plate is served with a small vinaigrette lettuce and tomato salad and a house honey mustard sauce on the side.
    7.00
    Combination fried rice +4.75
    Brown rice +1.25
    Two fried eggs +1.50
    Com Tam Suon or Thit Nuong
    Seasoned char-grilled pork chop or sliced pork over crushed rice topped with green onions. This plate is served with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and a nuoc mam sauce on the side.
    8.75
    Combination fried rice +4.75
    Brown rice +1.25
    Two fried eggs +1.50
    Com Bo Xao Hanh
    Stir-fried marinated sliced beef with yellow onions served with rice, a small vinaigrette lettuce and tomato salad with a house honey mustard sauce on the side.
    7.25
    Combination fried rice +4.75
    Brown rice +1.25
    Two fried eggs +1.50
    Xoi Ga Lap Xuong
    A steamed sweet sticky rice plate topped with stir-fried shredded chicken and yellow onions, chinese pork sausage, green onions and fried shallots. Served with a special soy sauce on the side.
    STEAMED VERMICELLI PATTIES‏
    Make your own lettuce wraps with steamed vermicelli rice noodle patties topped with peanuts, fried shallots and green onions. This dish is served with a basket of lettuce, fresh herbs, cucumbers, chinese radish and julienne carrots with nuoc mam sauce for dipping.
    8.00
    7 rice papers for wrapping +1.50
    Basket of herbs +1.50
    Banh Hoi Thit Nuong
    Seasoned char-grilled pork
    9.75
    7 rice papers for wrapping +1.50
    Basket of herbs +1.50
    Banh Hoi Tom Nuong
    Seasoned char-grilled shrimp
    8.00
    7 rice papers for wrapping +1.50
    Basket of herbs +1.50
    Banh Hoi Ga Nuong
    Seasoned char-grilled chicken
    8.00
    7 rice papers for wrapping +1.50
    Basket of herbs +1.50
    Banh Hoi Dau Hu Chien
    Deep-fried tofu served with peanut sauce on the side
    9.75
    7 rice papers for wrapping +1.50
    Basket of herbs +1.50
    Banh Hoi Bo Xao or Ga Xao Xa
    Stir-fried marinated beef or chicken with yellow onions
    8.00
    7 rice papers for wrapping +1.50
    Basket of herbs +1.50
    Banh Hoi Nem Nuong
    Homemade pork sausage
    VERMICELLI SALAD BOWLS
    This entrée consists of a bed of vermicelli rice noodles served at room temperature over shredded lettuce, cucumbers, bean sprouts and cilantro, topped with peanuts, green onions, fried shallots, and a side of nuoc mam dressing.
    6.75
    Large bowl +1.00
    Combination with 2 egg rolls +1.50
    Bun Thit Nuong
    Seasoned char-grilled pork
    7.00
    Large bowl +1.00
    Combination with 2 egg rolls +1.50
    Bun Cha Gio
    Deep-fried Vietnamese‏ egg rolls (no egg roll combination)
    7.00
    Large bowl +1.00
    Combination with 2 egg rolls +1.50
    Bun Bo Xao or Ga Xao Xa
    Stir-fried marinated beef or chicken with yellow onions
    6.75
    Large bowl +1.00
    Combination with 2 egg rolls +1.50
    Bun Ga Nuong
    Seasoned char-grilled chicken
    7.75
    Large bowl +1.00
    Combination with 2 egg rolls +1.50
    Bun Tom Nuong
    Seasoned char-grilled shrimp
    6.75
    Large bowl +1.00
    Combination with 2 egg rolls +1.50
    Bun Dau Hu Chien
    Deep-fried tofu‏ served with peanut sauce on the side
    6.75
    Large bowl +1.00
    Combination with 2 egg rolls +1.50
    Bun Bi
    Cold shredded pork skin
    7.75
    Large bowl +1.00
    Combination with 2 egg rolls +1.50
    Bun Bi Thit Nuong
    Cold shredded‏ pork skin and seasoned char-grilled pork
    7.75
    Large bowl +1.00
    Combination with 2 egg rolls +1.50
    Bun Bi Thit Nuong
    Cold shredded pork skin and seasoned char-grilled pork
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    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
    CUISINES
    Asian, Vietnamese
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Table Service, Highchairs Available
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    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    First Vietnamese experience

    On the outside looks like rundown house but very nice inside. Tiny but clean. Staff is very kind and helpful. We split two appetizers- shrimp spring roll and tofu spring roll. They came with peanut sauce on side that was delicious to dip. Our main...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank 122rachaelc
    Reviewed May 11, 2019 via mobile
    Ehh ok

    My friends had been raving about this place, but I wasn't too impressed. I got the chicken and noodle salad bowl and it came with this foul smelling fish sauce that I had to get taken away because the smell was so bad. But without...More

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank RueMU
    Reviewed March 16, 2019
    Tasty and excellent value

    I went here solely because it was highly rated and I had a craving for some Vietnamese food. I figured I'd get a bowl of pho, but when I sat down noticed a placard stating now serving a dish whose name I don't recall, but...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank Bookdmdano
    Reviewed March 11, 2019
    1st stop was a winner

    After driving in from Philadelphia we wanted something to counter the cold. This hit the spot. Sign is easy to miss and there is more parking in the back. The Pho was excellent. Broth was rich and spicy and just enough beef. Portion was great.

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank danield674
    Reviewed January 25, 2019
    The BEST Vietnamese food!

    I was visiting Lancaster for work and ate here for dinner. It was VERY good and the staff was really friendly. Reasonably priced. Wish we had one of these restaurants in my hometown!

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Olesentrips
    Reviewed January 10, 2019 via mobile
    Reminds me of Asia

    Excellant food. Authentic took us back to our Asia trip this past feb 2018. Clean rest. Friendly staff look foward to going back. Went 2x while visiting the area.

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Ad C
    Reviewed December 11, 2018
    B2 for the win!

    Had a lovely lunch here last Friday. The place is small, packed and the food is delicious. Service is quick.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank jmonson
    Reviewed December 8, 2018 via mobile
    One of our Go-To restaurants

    Place is small. Waitstaff is friendly. Food is fresh, very good. Prices good. Location is easy to find with parking in back. One of our favorite restaurants in Lancaster.

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank heat89
    Reviewed November 17, 2018
    Diverse Menu

    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...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank davidlQ4386QX
    Reviewed October 30, 2018
    Best noodles

    I was introduced to this restaurant very hesitantly I loved it! Its a small place but worth it. The spring roles are the reason i go!

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank SueA1270
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    It's at 1238 Lititz Pike Lancaster, PA 17601. It's a single story on the corner - very easy to spot. Parking is next to the building.
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