Rice Queen, Fitzroy

Rice Queen - 48-hour cooked spicy beef short rib served with bao buns (4), pickled cucumbers, fresh herbs and spicy sesame soybean paste ($28)

30 Apr Rice Queen, Fitzroy

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It’s dark and moody, decked out with plastic cherry blossoms, red lanterns and a variety of other kitsch decorations. Welcome to Rice Queen.

Rice Queen - Wok fried spicy eggplant with tofu and garlic sauce ($16) — Wok fried spicy eggplant with tofu and garlic sauce ($16)

Rice Queen - Lamb backstrap wok tossed with spicy cumin seasoning and mixed peppers, served with steamed rice ($20) — Lamb backstrap wok tossed with spicy cumin seasoning and mixed peppers, served with steamed rice ($20)

Rice Queen - Salt and pepper squid on a glass noodle salad of carrot, cucumber, goji, fresh herbs and lime chilli dressing ($18) — Salt and pepper squid on a glass noodle salad of carrot, cucumber, goji, fresh herbs and lime chilli dressing ($18)

The menu leans heavily towards snacks and shared dining, picking from various Asian cuisines, including Korean, Japanese, Sri Lankan, Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese. The food has plenty of flavour, from the succulent Wok-fried Spicy Eggplant with tofu and garlic, to the crispy strips of Lamb Backstrap with cumin, onions and capsicum. The Salt and Pepper Squid has a lightly crisp coating, and come on a glass noodle salad of carrot, cucumber, goji berries, fresh herbs and lime chilli dressing. The Vietnamese-leaning flavours are fresh and vibrant, and there’s lots of chilli for a good kick of heat.

Rice Queen - KFC - Eric's seven spice crispy chicken ribs tossed with spring onions and whole chillis served with a basil & mint dipping sauceKFC - Eric's seven spice crispy chicken ribs tossed with spring onions and whole chillis served with a basil & mint dipping sauce (12 for $26) (12 for $26) — KFC - Eric's seven spice crispy chicken ribs tossed with spring onions and whole chillis served with a basil & mint dipping sauce (12 for $26)

Rice Queen - Korean DIY tacos - slow roasted Korean style pork served with steamed rice, kimchi, butter lettuce cups and our own homemade 'ssam' sauce ($23) — Korean DIY tacos - slow roasted Korean style pork served with steamed rice, kimchi, butter lettuce cups and our own homemade 'ssam' sauce ($23)

The Korean Fried Chicken comes recommended. The ribs are seasoned with a mix of seven spices and tossed with spring onions and chillis. A basil and mint sauce is provided for dipping. The chicken is quite peppery and deliciously juicy, with a nice and crispy batter too. The Korean DIY Tacos are not exactly tacos. Slow-roasted pulled pork, kimchi and homemade sauce come ready to wrap in the butter lettuce cups. Add in some of the steamed rice and you’ve got yourself ssambap.

The highlight of the meal is the 48-hour Spicy Beef Short Rib. The rib is tender and tasty. The meat comes easily off the bone, ready to be made into gua bao along with pickled cucumbers, herbs and a spicy sesame soybean paste that’s packed with flavour.

The serving sizes aren’t exactly big, but Rice Queen has a great vibe, and the pan-Asian dishes will suit those who want a bit of everything.

Rice Queen
389-391 Brunswick St
Fitzroy, VIC, 3065
(03) 9419 6624
ricequeen.com.au

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