Ricemill welcomed Downtown Phoenix to their fast-casual concept specializing in premium and accessible Asian-inspired rice bowls and officially opens its doors on March 22nd, 2025. Located at Collier Center, Ricemill is ready to offer a reinvented rice bowl experience that combines Asian culinary traditions with a contemporary twist.
Harry Yu, co-founder of Ricemill and founder of Miss Dessert, has shaped Phoenix’s culinary scene with his innovative approach to traditional flavors. Driven by his enthusiasm for bold cuisine and community-driven dining, he brings that same vision to Ricemill.
“We’re incredibly excited to bring the first Ricemill location to Downtown Phoenix,” said Ricemill Co-founder Harry Yu in a statement. “The city is full of energy and culinary innovation, making it the perfect place for us to introduce our unique flavors. We look forward to becoming a part of this vibrant community and sharing our passion for exceptional cuisine with the Valley.”
With a focus on community, culture and connection, Ricemill will have a grand opening celebration on March 22nd from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The community is invited to the grand opening of Ricemill Downtown Phoenix for festivities including live DJ beats, an appearance from the Phoenix Suns Dancers, a ribbon cutting ceremony with City of Phoenix officials from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. plus more celebrations throughout the day. Ricemill Downtown Phoenix is conveniently located at 201 E. Washington St. Suite 111, Phoenix, AZ 85004 and just steps away from the PHX Arena (home of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury) and Chase Field.
The Grand Opening week will feature daily “Sup-rice” deals including:
– Saturday, March 22: First person in line will receive a Labubu Blind Box. The first five guests in line will receive a special Ricemill gift. First 100 people in line will receive one FREE rice bowl and half-off rice bowls for the rest of the day.
– Sunday, March 23: First 10 customers will receive a Ricemill Lucky Envelope. First 50 customers in line will receive BOGO FREE bowls (equal or lesser value).
– Monday, March 24: $5 Shanghai Style Steak Bowls all-day
– Tuesday, March 25: $5 Seoul Garlic Chicken Bowls all-day
– Wednesday, March 26: BOGO half-off rice bowls for dinner only (equal or lesser value)
– Thursday, March 27: Buy a rice bowl, get a FREE dessert or shrimp crisps
– Friday, March 28: BOGO half-off rice bowls all day (equal or lesser value)
From March 22 through March 28, customers who make a purchase can enter to win FREE rice bowls for a year (1 rice bowl per month with a value of 12 rice bowls).
Co-founder and Chef Yiyi Wang who refined her skills in Michelin-starred kitchens such as Manresa and Jean-Georges, designed the Ricemill menu with a playful approach to bold flavors and high-quality ingredients. Drawing on this elite training, she’s expertly crafted rice bowls that are deliciously accessible at just $11 to $15.
“We can’t wait for our guests to experience our unique rice bowls, made with passion and creativity, and to be part of a community that values both connection and great food,” said Co-Founder and Chef Yiyi Wang of Ricemill.
On the menu are chef-crafted signature bowls like the savory Seoul Garlic Chicken or the Shanghai-Style Steak, or create their own custom rice bowls to suit their own tastes.
With fresh ingredients made from scratch daily, the interactive experience is where guests can customize their perfect rice bowl in three simple steps. First, choose the base: Ricemill’s signature “Select Blend,” a balanced mix of aromatic Asian long and short-grain rice, or opt for brown rice, rice noodles, greens, or mix two. Next, pick a premium protein such as Seared Steak Umami Roast Chicken, Pan-Seared Shrimp, Original Crispy Chicken, or Szechuan Tofu. Bowl creations can be enhanced with a variety of toppings like pickled radish, sautéed zucchini, edamame, cucumbers, spinach, sautéed mushrooms, purple cabbage, sweet and sour eggplant, and sweet corn. The final step is to pick from Ricemill’s array of housemade sauces—choose one or combine options like Signature Szechuan Mala Sauce, House K-Style Hot Sauce, Honey Chili Aioli, Yuzu Miso Sauce, and Caramelized Scallion Sauce—for a flavorful finishing touch.
Sides include shrimp crisps for sauce dipping and to complement every rice bowl while desserts like Chocolate, Vanilla, and Thai Tea Rice Pudding will be available to finish every meal with a sweet treat. For beverages, Ricemill will offer handcrafted milk teas and complimentary refills.
Digital pick-up orders, group catering, and deliveries through a third-party service will also be available between 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for lunch and dinner, from Monday through Sunday.
