Type: Modern Chinese cuisine
Location: 117 West Pender Street
Phone #: 604.642.2882
Website: www.wildricevancouver.com
Menu: Click here for menu

wild rice is a blend of yin and yang , east and west , traditional and modern .

the energy in the space is fun, welcoming and whimsical, a credit to designer Terri Storey's vision and innate understanding of the principals of the ancient chinese practice of feng shui. feng shui literally means "wind and water" and is the custom of utilizing yin (female, dark, soft, fluid, organic, cool) and yang (male, bright, hard, geometric, inorganic, hot) energies to create harmony. where there is harmony, people feel comfortable and have a good time.

reflecting these yin-yang sensibilities , patrons at wild rice recieve two sets of implements - metal knives and forks along with wooden chopsticks.

as in traditional chinese cuisine , the menu offers numerous dishes that are meant to be shared. where they diverge from their traditional antecedents is in the ingredients, presentation and size. starters are reminiscent of spanish tapas and are smaller portions so that many can be sampled as either a first cour se prelude to larger mains or made a meal unto themselves.