In a manner, Wild Rice’s inception began in owner Andrew Wong's childhood kitchen. Andrew used to watch his Chinese grandmother prepare the family’s meals from an early age. It was in the garden of that same home where Andrew's grandmother taught him to grow his own fruits and vegetables.
The concept for Wild Rice truly started taking shape when Andrew was a young adult. He and his then roommate would have late-night, scotch-fueled discussions about opening their own Chinese restaurant, an alternative to the casual Chinese eateries that were the standard in Vancouver at the time.
Kangaroo Potstickers
slow cooked in red wine, beet aioli
Curried Steam Buns
Chinatown style house made buns filled with fresh root veg in coconut curry V
Cauliflower Duo
pan roasted cauliflower on turmeric scented cauliflower puree, raisins, scallions, beet jelly V,G
Tea Smoked Chicken Wings
free range wings smoked in lemon verbena tea, tossed in our own blend of seasonings, sriracha aioli G
Panko Chicken Tenders & Fries
hand filleted boneless breast, smoked paprika, parsley
Yam Fries
tossed in rosemary salt, served with roasted garlic mayo G
Kung Po Chicken Poutine
our award winning poutine, spicy kung po chicken gravy, aged cheddar and cheese curds over polenta fries, topped with spring onions
Tuna Gomae
a Japanese classic. lightly seared Albacore tuna, smoked shallot lime salt, sesame spinach
Lamb Potstickers
braised Fraser Valley lamb, pea and mint puree
Salt & Pepper Squid
fried squid and jalapenos, grilled lime, house tartar G
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Vegetable Spring Rolls
hand wrapped seasonal vegetables, ginger mirin dipping sauce V
Siu Mai
local pork and shrimp in juicy steamed siu mai dumpling served with scallion verde
Vegetable Potstickers
smoked tofu, napa cabbage, shiitake mushroom and carrot, ponzu dipping sauce V
House Salad
mixed greens, slow roasted cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radish and candied pecans, mirin soy vinaigrette V add chicken 6, shrimp 7
Kale Caesar Salad
creamy cashew tofu dressing, crispy chickpeas, marinated olives, red onion V,G
Wonton Soup
chicken and pork wontons, egg noodles, shrimp, and broccoli in roasted chicken broth
Butternut Squash and Leek Soup
topped with cilantro coconut cream V
Steel and Oak
Extra Special Bitter, New West
Phillips
Phoenix Gold Lager, Victoria
Central City (4.5 on Sat)
Red Racer Pilsner, Surrey
R & B Brewing (4.5 on Fri)
Raven Cream Ale, Vancouver
Vegan “Butter Chicken”
tofu simmered in mild curry, jasmine rice, V,G w/ house made flatbread (bread is not gluten free)
Seared Duck Breast
braised shiitake mushrooms, sweet potato gnocchi, blueberry rooibos jus
Crispy Wonton Tacos
duck confit filled wontons, pickled cucumber, scallions, creamy hoisin
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wrap
our take on a classic. crispy chicken, tomatoes, blue cheese dressing, house made buffalo sauce, served with house salad *substitute spicy tofu V
Garlic Prawns
garlic coconut sauce, jasmine rice pilaf G
Beef Shanghai Noodles
slow braised certified organic angus beef served with a sautee of snow peas and red peppers
Spicy Chicken Kung Po
fresh BC chicken, broccoli, twice cooked peanuts with rice noodles in rich coconut sauce *substitute with tofu V
Fried Rice
carrot, celery, onion, water chestnut, baby corn and green onion, finished with sweet soy V add chili tofu 4, chicken 6, shrimp 7
Wing’s Spicy Peanuts
twice cooked peanuts in house spice blend
Flatbread
grilled, brushed with garlic oil V
Sautéed Kale
shallots, house bacon, black vinegar G
Steamed Vegetables
assortment of fresh vegetables seasoned, steamed, finished with toasted sesame seeds V, G
Spicy Beans
green beans sautéed with shallots in miso soy glaze V
Polenta Fries
cornmeal, green onion, chili aioli G (can be made vegan)
Chocolate Cake
cocoa sauce and vanilla ice cream G
Crispy Apple Dumplings
dusted with cinnamon sugar, caramel drizzle and vanilla ice cream *substitute coconut ice cream V
Callebaut Chocolate Pudding
topped with wine poached pears V, G
Sticky Toffee Pudding
served traditionally with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream
2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
0 |
First time there, I was disappointed. Food for the prices they ask was nothing to write home about Very uncomfortable chairs, switched one and same problem. One unisex washroom where very loud music plays, why?
Loved it!
Think your friends might be familiar with this business? Ask your friends on Facebook to see what they think.
This New Westminster restaurant boasts a menu based on grandma’s Chinese cooking with a modern West Coast twist (though you’ll still find potstickers and kung pao chicken on offer). Wild Rice only serves certified Ocean Wise seafood and local hormone-free meat, and all the dishes are served to share “family style.”
View this Smart ListAre you a vegetarian and in the mood for contemporary Chinese food? Look no further than this refined gem in the River Market. Wild Rice has a spacious and bright interior that’s big enough to fit a crowd, and it serves lots of smaller dishes to share with friends. The tasty Asian-inspired menu is made with ingredients that are local, farm-fresh, sustainable and in-season, so you can feel good about every dish your order.
View this Smart ListLocated in the River Market, Wild Rice has stunning views of the mighty Fraser River with ample opportunity to watch tug boats and large ships pass by. The patio is casual and has options for full sun or shade below the tall trees. The restaurant uses locally sourced meats and produce, along with Ocean Wise graded seafood. It produces a West Coast take on many traditional Chinese dishes, along with a number of western favourites.
View this Smart List