Ryžių jūra, Restaurant and bar in the Old Town of Vilnius, Lithuania
Ryžių jūra is a restaurant and bar in the Old Town of Vilnius, on Šv. Ignoto Street, serving Asian food inspired by Japan, Korea, Thailand, and Nepal. The menu covers sushi, ramen, soups, and shared dishes, alongside cocktails and creative drinks.
Ryžių jūra opened as one of the first spots in Vilnius Old Town to focus on Asian street food, at a time when that style of cooking was still new to the city. Over the years it grew from a compact bar into a fuller restaurant, gradually expanding the food and drinks on offer.
The name Ryžių jūra means "Sea of Rice" in Lithuanian, which gives a hint of what to expect on the menu. Guests often order several dishes to share at the table, which makes the meal feel more like a gathering than a formal dinner.
The space is small and fills up fast, especially on weekends, so booking ahead is a good idea. The location in Vilnius Old Town makes it easy to reach on foot from most of the city center.
Among the drinks on offer is a coffee served in an egg-shaped cup, which tends to catch first-time visitors off guard. The dessert menu also features jelly treats shaped like cats, a small detail that many guests remember long after the meal.
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