Rice Paddy — Restaurant in Marquette

Imagine if a dragon and a phoenix teamed up to create the most mind-blowing, taste-bud-tantalizing, food-revolutionary culinary experience you’ve ever encountered. Now, in the heart of Marquette, Michigan. Ladies and gentlemen, The Rice Paddy is that restaurant. This is not just Thai Cuisine—its a altering journey through the very soul of flavor.

From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by an aura of mystique “Yes, we are about to rock your world with sauce and spice.” The atmosphere is hidden dragon meets the warmest, coziest winter cabin in the Upper Peninsula. It’s like sitting inside a fortune cookie... except the cookie is the whole restaurant.

The food buckle up, each bite feels like an explosion of flavor. Sweet, savory, spicy, and crispy in the most audacious little pockets of joy that have been filled with the very essence of happiness. One bite and you’re immediately in a transcendent state. Somewhere, in the space between worlds, a distant gong sounds in approval.

The service It’s like they’ve tapped into a cosmic network of hospitality. They somehow know exactly what you need without saying a word — side of Aoy Lachapelle's stuffed chicken with sweet and sour sauce.

The mystical egg roll break open that crispy shell, it doesn’t just say "You will have a good day." it delivers profound wisdom from the universe, like "The secret to life is hidden inside will change your destiny with a side of hot n sour soup."

The Rice Paddy is not just a restaurant. It’s an experience. It’s the center of culinary enlightenment. If you're in Marquette, MI, and you don’t eat here, you’re telling the universe, “I’m okay with never knowing true joy.” Don't make that...

I made a one day visit to Marquette yesterday via Indian Trails Bus and Rice Paddy was on my list of places to visit. The long walk was well worth it because the moment I entered Rice Paddy I knew that I was in one of the best Thai restaurants in America. Exceptional service from owners Dean and Nang. Dean was so friendly and kind, he made me feel so welcome on my first visit. He recommended the curry buttercup squash dish which was incredibly amazing. So unique. Also got a half order of the popular pad Thai. It's so cozy and lovely inside Rice Paddy but there is no dining indoors. However, there is a small wooden table out front and that's where I enjoyed part of my meal. I love Rice Paddy. Outstanding service, generous portions of delicious food, and so authentic. They even include yummy cheese filled wontons with your entree. Nang is an outstanding chef, she is so talented. Rice Paddy in my opinion is one of the best Thai restaurants. There's a lot of devoted local customers who know Rice Paddy is an awesome place to eat and I saw them coming in and out to pick up their orders while waiting for my order During these times of high inflation it's wonderful to enjoy super tasty food at an affordable price. I thank Dean and Nang for running a superior Thai...

I've been eating at the Rice Paddy for 20 years up until I moved away. Tonight was my first time eating there since Aoy sold it. I read about the disappointments others felt and was apprehensive about giving it a try. I love Aoy, she catered my wedding forever ago. I was afraid my nostalgia would get in the way or that the food wouldn't be as good as it used to be.

My fears were entirely unfounded. I absolutely loved my dinner. I got Pork Pad See Eew, a shrimp egg roll and a bowl of hot and sour soup.

The Pad See Eew isn't like any other Pad See Eew out there and it never has been. I ordered it perfectly in the middle of the spiciness levels and it was perfect. I loved every bite.

The egg roll was huge, fat, packed, greasy, hand rolled and just awesome. It was one of the best egg rolls I've ever had.

The Hot and Sour Soup. It was one of the best tasting things I've ever eaten. Aoy's Hot and Sour Soup was my favorite food for years. Now this is. It's so awesomely good. It's really spicy, tangy, packed full of cabbage and tofu. It was as good as it gets.

Nang's isn't Aoy's. It's Nang's and it's really, really good. I wish I still lived here. I'd eat...