Ricewood
Barbecue restaurant · Kensington-marlborough
1928 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Highlights
Asian fusion BBQ: brisket, ribs, pork belly rice bowls
Asian fusion BBQ: brisket, ribs, pork belly rice bowls
"Ricewood has become an essential local dining spot for its rice bowls topped with a variety of Texas-style barbecue and spicy finadene sauce. The Maple Road location also features a rotating monthlong special burger packed with complex layers of flavor that should not be missed. Previous specials included a reuben burger with a half brisket/half pastrami patty and the Pogi — two Filipino longaniza sausage patties, grilled pineapple, pickled papaya, and Russian dressing." - John Reyes
"Ricewood developed a strong lunchtime following as a food truck with its smoked meats served Chamorro- style over rice and with a spicy finadene sauce. Now open year-round inside York, the restaurant stall has also added limited specials such as tacos, Szechuan-style smoked chicken, and brisket burgers. Customers can visit Ricewood inside of York or order online for pickup." - John Reyes
"For those looking for something not just a little different, Ricewood sells its whole smoked briskets with sides of pineapple barbecue and finadene sauces. Trays of the mac and cheese are also available. A ticket is required to reserve a brisket and is available here." - John Reyes
"Ricewood has moved from the back parking lot to a walk-up counter inside York. It will now operate year-round, offering Chamorro smoked meats and expanding its menu to include more sandwiches and a daily sausage. Dinner service will feature mainstream American-style barbecue with traditional sides. The indoor operations were expected to begin over Memorial Day weekend but have been delayed." - John Reyes
"Ricewood’s offerings are as unique as they are often hard to get. Instead of the usual sauces and sides, smoked meats are served Chamorro-style over rice and with a spicy finadene (soy, vinegar, peppers, and scallions) sauce. Get there early as the restaurant often sells out in less than an hour." - John Reyes
