1113 W Broad St
Falls Church, VA
(703) 241-8582
Falls Church, VA
Don’t blink when you’re driving down Rt 7 on the east
side of Falls Church City or you’ll miss Sweet Rice. Hidden in a small 2-store building on Main St
in Falls Church City next to a bakery and across from the Giant/Staples strip
mall is a bit of a hidden gem. A small,
clean, and comfortable restaurant which was not too busy the night we
visited. An added benefit is that Sweet
Rice is a very local place for us and we’ve eaten there before. The décor is borderline sparse, but it’s the
food that drew us back, not the orient-themed vases, prints, and plants. This was our second time dining there, and
Sweet Rice did not disappoint. The staff
was friendly and courteous and the food was tasty.
Have a favorite Thai dish that’s not on the menu? No worries.
If Sweet Rice chefs know the recipe they’ll make it for you. Elena loves Num-Tuk and did not see on the
menu. Not only did they make it for her,
but made it with non-traditional ingredients like chicken instead of the traditional
beef. Needless to say, it is TREMENDOUS!
Our favorites at Sweet Rice start with a few appetizers
including the unique Blanky
Shrimp, 5 large shrimp wrapped
in an egg noodle and deep fried served with sweet sour sauce. Entrees included the Nua Ka Ta, a sizzling
platter of marinated beef flank stir-fried in sesame oil and served with
pickled vegetables and the stand-by Chicken with Cashews.We’ve never had a bad experience at Sweet Rice. One time we had a wonderful evening with friends, other times as a couple. Each time it’s a new experience in eating some great Thai food. Bottom line, if a good close location adds to the overall appreciation of a restaurant, then this place gets a few extra notches. Since its close, we are excited about returning there for more great meals and wonderful service.
We recently heard that Sweet Rice has updated their wine list, so definitely worth going back for a visit.
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