Is Rice to Riches Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (New York, NY)

Current status

As of September 2026, Rice to Riches is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Primary source
Yelp ·
Secondary source
ricetoriches.com

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What the source shows: Yelp's listing, updated in September 2026 with hours last refreshed on 2026-03-25, showed Rice to Riches as an actively operating shop.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Best Thing I Ever Ate featured a dish from Rice to Riches, a rice pudding shop in the Nolita section of Manhattan known for a rotating menu of flavors such as chocolate, caramel, coconut, and tiramisu served in a space-themed retail space. The shop has operated at 37 Spring Street for years, drawing a steady stream of walk-in customers. According to Yelp, the listing was updated in September 2026 and showed Thursday hours of 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with the hours themselves last updated on 2026-03-25. The shop's own site, ricetoriches.com, listed delivery and takeout options and a working online ordering path. Tripadvisor and Cititour separately carried active listings for the Spring Street address. No 2026 source found reported a closure or relocation.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 2, Episode 13
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Chilled Perfection
What was featured
playful, rotating rice pudding flavors
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Rice to Riches

Frequently asked questions

Is Rice to Riches still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Rice to Riches is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Rice to Riches after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Best Thing I Ever Ate featured a dish from Rice to Riches, a rice pudding shop in the Nolita section of Manhattan known for a rotating menu of flavors such as chocolate, caramel, coconut, and tiramisu served in a space-themed retail space. As of September 2026, Rice to Riches is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Rice to Riches located?

37 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Rice to Riches?

Season 2, Episode 13 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Chilled Perfection”.

Is Rice to Riches still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

Best Thing I Ever Ate featured a dish from Rice to Riches, a rice pudding shop in the Nolita section of Manhattan known for a rotating menu of flavors such as chocolate, caramel, coconut, and tiramisu served in a space-themed retail space. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
37 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012
Venue type
other
Official website
ricetoriches.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/rice-to-riches-new-york
  • ricetoriches.com — https://www.ricetoriches.com/pages/nyc-location

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