Anna Ricewood & York-Asian Fusion BBQ

Ricewood (Inside York) | Ann Arbor’s Asian-Fusion BBQ Bowls – Great Short Rib, Brisket Letdowns Ricewood is a tiny spot—just an order window inside York—specializing in Asian-fusion American BBQ rice bowls. It’s affordable and mostly satisfying, but the star brisket? Total chaos to get (and often not worth the hassle). Here’s the full scoop 🍚! 🥩 Brisket Rice Bowl: A Nightmare to Track Down, Disappointing When You Do Let’s start with the most frustrating part: getting your hands on the brisket bowl is next to impossible: Sold Out Fast: Brisket is usually gone by 3 PM, no delivery options, and delivery runners only take orders after 5 PM (by then, only pork bowls are left). Weird Pickup Fiasco: Once, I called to order at 2 PM and planned to pick up at 5 PM—they told me they’d dumped the rice because it sat too long (no heads-up, just “sorry, no bowl for you” 😤). 🐷 Short Rib Rice Bowl: The Real Star (Cheap & Juicy!) Skip the brisket—this is the bowl to order! 🍗 Sichuan Chicken Rice Bowl: Tasty Asian-Inspired Kick This bowl feels the most “Asian,” and it’s a solid pick: Simple & Satisfying: No fancy extras, just good chicken over rice—perfect if you want something flavorful but not heavy. 📍 Bonus: York (The Host Spot) – Meh Brunch & Bar Since Ricewood is inside York (a casual American brunch/bar), I tried a few things there too: Service: Basically non-existent—no one checks in, and orders take forever. Food: Affogato (espresso + ice cream) was “okay,” and the beef sandwich was forgettable (dry meat, boring veggies). Price: $10–20 per person, which is cheap, but the quality matches the cost—only go here if you’re waiting for a Ricewood bowl. 💰 Final Verdict: Come for the Short Rib, Skip the Brisket Ricewood is worth it for the short rib and Sichuan chicken bowls—affordable, tasty, and filling. But don’t waste your time chasing the brisket (it’s not worth the stress or disappointment). And unless you’re stuck waiting for a bowl, skip York’s food too. #UniversityOfMichiganAnnArbor #AnnArborFood #AnnArbor #AsianFusion #BBQRiceBowl #AnnArborEats #MichiganFood