Ricemill, a fast-casual restaurant specializing in Asian-inspired rice bowls, recently opened its second Arizona location at Arrowhead Towne Center.<\/p>\n
The expansion marks Ricemill\u2019s first West Valley restaurant and introduces a new food court format at the Glendale shopping center, located at 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center. The new location highlights refreshed branding while keeping the chef-driven menu that has fueled the success of the Downtown Phoenix flagship.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to bring Ricemill to Glendale and the entire West Valley,\u201d co-founder Harry Yu said. \u201cThis community has such incredible energy and diversity, which perfectly aligns with our mission to celebrate cultural fusion through food.\u201d<\/p>\n
Grand opening weekend<\/p>\n
The grand opening celebration was held on Aug. 23 and featured a traditional lion dance, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and opening weekend promotions.<\/p>\n
Co-founder and chef Yiyi Wang, who trained at Michelin-starred restaurants Manresa and Jean-Georges, leads the menu development. Favorites such as the Seoul garlic chicken, Shanghai-style steak and Hong Kong popcorn chicken remain central to the menu, priced between $10 and $14.<\/p>\n
The Glendale location will also debut cheesecake desserts in flavors such as matcha and lime. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.<\/p>\n
\u201cFood courts have always been about bringing people together over great food, and that\u2019s exactly what Ricemill represents,\u201d co-founder Fannie Wang said. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to be part of the Arrowhead Towne Center community.\u201d<\/p>\n
The restaurant\u2019s build-your-own-bowl concept allows customers to select a base \u2014 including Ricemill\u2019s signature Select Blend rice \u2014 choose a protein such as seared steak or shrimp, and finish with house-made sauces that use French techniques.<\/p>\n
Hours and service<\/p>\n
The Arrowhead Towne Center Ricemill will be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The food court location will offer dine-in seating, takeout, online ordering, and delivery through third-party apps.<\/p>\n
Expanding in Arizona<\/p>\n
Ricemill opened its first Arizona location in March in Downtown Phoenix. The brand plans to continue expanding across the Valley as it redefines fast-casual dining with chef-driven rice bowls.<\/p>\n