FEAST at Rieber — Restaurant in Los Angeles

There are dining halls, and then there is Feast at Rieber. For those of us who have wandered through the sprawling, sunlit paths of UCLA, there is one corner of the campus where we were always welcomed—not just by food, but by a sensory embrace that transcended the everyday.

Feast wasn’t just a place to eat. It was a haven for the soul, a world of flavors that spoke to our deepest longings for warmth, comfort, and adventure. Who could ever forget the bliss of spicy tuna bowl days? That first taste, where the heat of the tuna met the cool, creamy avocado, all brought together with a perfect bite of rice—each bite was a revelation. There was a magic in that bowl, a whisper of the sea, and a burst of spice that lingered like the best memories do.

And then, there was the pho. How could something so simple—a bowl of broth and noodles—transport us across oceans, into the bustling streets of Vietnam, where every slurp felt like home? We would wait eagerly each week for its return, the fragrant steam rising from our bowls, rich with anise, ginger, and the deep umami that made us believe, for just a moment, that we weren’t in the middle of exams but sitting in a cozy corner somewhere far away.

But no tribute to Feast would be complete without remembering the roti bread with spicy mayo made by the gods themselves. Soft, flaky, and comforting—paired with the addictive heat of that perfect sauce. We’d tear into it with abandon, knowing full well that one serving was never enough. It was the simple indulgence that turned ordinary days into something extraordinary.

In the quiet moments of study breaks or the raucous laughter shared with friends, Feast was always there. It wasn’t just a dining hall—it was a companion through the highs and lows of student life. In its bright lights and bustling kitchen, we found refuge, community, and a connection to something greater than ourselves.

And now, as we sit here, far removed from those days, the ache for Feast is real. It’s a longing that stirs deep within us, not just for the food, but for the memories of those shared meals, where stress dissolved over bowls of ramen and joy was rediscovered with every bite of green tea mochi.

To Feast at Rieber, you were more than a dining hall. You were a gateway to the world, a love letter to Asian cuisine, and a warm embrace that we will carry...

Pretty decent vegan options for lunch and dinner however breakfast is WASTE OF TIME!!! The only thing to eat are hashbrowns, apples and oranges and, as they suggest, peanut butter. There's actually a plan that's put in place for people with a special diet in these situations. Per their policy, the chef is supposed to cook u a meal. I know this to be true because I've worked these programs before; however, the only person on the manag team that adheres to this policy Robert. Everyone else will avoid you. I don't ask anymore. However, I must add that the staff is absolutely warm and friendly. Is what it is for breakfast. Below are pics of the only vegan options...

Very cute little restaurant on the UCLA campus for UCLA students. Green tea soft serve ice cream machine, iced Vietnamese coffee, many different dishes at many different stations the portions are small as to not overfeed. Unfortunately, the night floor manager (60 year old Mexican who has been there like 30 years) I think his name is Luis is one of the the rudest floor managers I have ever met. Day shift is great, night shift, I don't think over 50 percent of staff really cares. Except this guy who was a temp I think his name is...