The Rice Den
413 Reviews
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- Tuesday11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
- Wednesday11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
- Thursday11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
- Friday11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
- Saturday5–10 PM
- Sunday5–9 PM
- MondayClosed
About the Business
The Rice Den |
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Call Us
+61294383612
30-32 Chandos St, St Leonards NSW 2065
Hours
- Tuesday11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
- Wednesday11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
- Thursday11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
- Friday11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
- Saturday5–10 PM
- Sunday5–9 PM
- MondayClosed
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Mobile payments
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Spirits
- Wine
- Seating
- Casual
- Groups
- Takeaway
- Cocktails
- Cosy
- Accepts reservations
- Bar on site
- Small plates
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- High chairs
- Vegetarian options
- Reservations required
Recommended Reviews
Mary B
22.10.2023
The Rice Den
We had the banquet menu and found it to be good. My fave was the barramundi as it was cooked perfectly. My husband loved the prawn toast the most.The service was good- they were not too over the top but you can see that they were really paying attention.There was a very relaxed atmosphere in the restaurant and you can tell that everybody was having good time.It’s no wonder the restaurant is always full!
Lauren J
19.10.2023
The Rice Den
One of the best modern chinese restaurant we've been to! Price is slightly on the higher end but definitely reflects the quality of ingredient and taste. Had to book as they're pretty well booked out. Every single dish was well done and fresh. Staffs are also very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend for a good night out with delicious chinese food.
Amalia Medina also known as Ina Madjidhan
10.10.2023
The Rice Den
My favourite place for Cantonese Dishes. Very generous portion. Delicious. And a great wine list too. Cocktails are delicious. Highly recommended
Suan Yeo
06.10.2023
The Rice Den
Really enjoyed the dining experience here. Food quality is good and service is friendly and efficient. Beef striploin is a new menu addition and absolute must have. Fried Eggplant entree is delicious that the kids even ate it. Reservations needed or be prepared to come early and sit outside. Will definitely come back again!
Jackie McMillan
11.09.2023
The Rice Den
It was impossible to find fault with The Rice Den. This contemporary Cantonese restaurant has been serving St Leonards since 2015, weathering both the pandemic and the resulting variations hybrid work has made to how and when we eat out. With the crash of woks the only noise emerging from the efficient, fast-paced kitchen, I was particularly delighted to see the chefs taste every fried rice dish to ensure balance. It showed in our XO chilli pork and prawn fried rice ($29) that tickled the palate with heat and impressed with good quality, delicately-cooked king prawns.Dainty bite-sized dumplings were another Rice Den surprise. If I’d known the neatly-pleated spicy BBQ pork and zucchini dumplings ($16/4) would be single bite flavour explosions, I would have ordered a second type, secure in the knowledge that they wouldn’t spoil my main. Prawn toast ($16/3) is cleverly updated with greens, impressing with better texture by not mincing the prawns. Hervey Bay scallops ($8.50/each) are steamed and simply dressed with slivered shallots and house-made XO.From an excellent wine list with good descriptions, some of the lowest markups I’ve seen, and no cheap clunkers to avoid, the 2022 Clarence House Reserve Chardonnay ($55) also impressed. With a salty lick and stone fruit, it worked well with our entrees, standing up to the Sichuan chilli lamb backstrap ($38) we shared over fried rice as a tender, tasty main. Buoyed by a successful meal, and our interactions with the engaged floor team, we ordered dessert. The airy Hong Kong French toast ($16) with silky vanilla ice cream, roasted peanuts and a restrained drizzle of dulce de leche was the clincher at a restaurant I know I will revisit.
Xanadu Ti Tree
26.07.2023
The Rice Den
I really like the rice den. The food is good quality, decor is lovely, staff are attentive and friendly. I love the food, especially the fusion styles like the satay chicken croquettes. The food is slightly pricey, but it’s such nice food it’s worth it. I’ve been many times and will keep going back!
E Teo
22.07.2023
The Rice Den
Overall a nice neighbourhood restaurant. Good food however service was slightly lacking.
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30-32 Chandos St, St Leonards NSW 2065
The Rice Den