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Ricemill has opened its second Arizona location at Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale, introducing an innovative food court format. This new establishment offers a signature chef-driven menu featuring customizable rice bowls and various dietary options. The grand opening included a lion dance and special promotions, highlighting the restaurant’s commitment to personalized dining experiences. Co-founder Yiyi Wang, a veteran of Michelin-starred culinary training, leads the menu, which caters to diverse tastes with dishes and new dessert options while promoting accessibility through takeout and delivery services.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Ricemill opened its second Arizona location on August 23, 2025, expanding its presence in the state with a new restaurant at Arrowhead Towne Center, located at 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center. This establishment marks Ricemill’s first foray into the West Valley, further building on the brand’s commitment to offering Asian-inspired cuisine.
The new location introduces an innovative food court format within the Glendale shopping center, featuring refreshed branding while maintaining its signature chef-driven menu. The restaurant is now home to various popular dishes that can be customized to suit individual tastes, reinforcing the brand’s focus on creating personalized dining experiences.
Ricemill’s co-founder expressed enthusiasm about joining the Glendale community, emphasizing the vibrancy and diversity of the area. The grand opening celebration of the restaurant included a traditional lion dance, a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, and special promotions throughout the opening weekend, making it a festive event for both local residents and visitors.
The menu, which is led by co-founder and chef Yiyi Wang—who has a background in training at prestigious Michelin-starred restaurants such as Manresa and Jean-Georges—features an enticing array of rice bowls priced between $10 and $14. Menu highlights include Seoul garlic chicken, Shanghai-style steak, and Hong Kong popcorn chicken. Additionally, for dessert, the Glendale location will debut new cheesecake options in matcha and lime flavors.
Recognizing the diverse dietary preferences of its customers, Ricemill offers a range of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The restaurant also features a build-your-own-bowl concept, which allows customers to select their base—choosing from Ricemill’s Select Blend rice, brown rice, rice noodles, or mixed greens—before adding proteins like seared steak or shrimp, along with house-made sauces.
Ricemill’s operational hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The food court location provides convenient options for dine-in seating, takeout, and online ordering, as well as delivery through popular third-party apps, making it accessible to a wider audience.
The opening of the Glendale restaurant follows the brand’s first Arizona location, which launched in Downtown Phoenix in March 2025. Ricemill aims to continue its expansion across the Valley, striving to redefine the fast-casual dining experience with chef-driven rice bowls that celebrate Asian culinary traditions.
For more updates on Ricemill’s offerings and future developments, customers can visit eatricemill.com or follow the official account on Instagram @eatricemill.
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