Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Local time in Pasadena: 7:55 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (626) 345-5333 to confirm.
Location & directions
20 East Union Street #150Pasadena, CA 91103
About Paper Rice
Paper Rice is a Vietnamese restaurant you'll find at 20 East Union Street #150 in Pasadena, California. Our Pasadena guide covers 434 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Paper Rice is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
You can visit for dine-in.
Phone: (626) 345-5333.
Quick facts
- Category
- Vietnamese Restaurant
- Address
- 20 East Union Street #150, Pasadena, CA 91103
- Phone
- (626) 345-5333
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Vietnamese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Paper Rice’s weekday schedule with 370 other Vietnamese restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 68 hours a week, about the same as the local median (68 hours). 88% of Vietnamese restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Paper Rice is one of them.
Compared with 370 other Vietnamese restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Vietnamese restaurants in California
Based on 135 menus with 7,562 priced items from Vietnamese restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $13.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.00 and $17.75.
We don’t have Paper Rice’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Vietnamese restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Thai Tea | 12% | $6.00 |
| Shrimp Fried Rice | 12% | $17.00 |
| Shrimp | 12% | $9.20 |
| Beef Stew | 10% | $15.95 |
| Pho Ga | 10% | $16.00 |
| Egg Rolls | 10% | $7.85 |
| Tra Thai | 10% | $5.00 |
| Thai Iced Tea | 10% | $6.00 |
Calculated from 135 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Paper Rice there are 128 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 188 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (35), Japanese & Sushi (18), Bars & Pubs (14), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (13).
Competition is light: 2 other Vietnamese restaurants are within a mile and 5 within three miles. The closest is Nha Trang, < 0.1 mi away.
69 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ThaiThaim< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTacos 1986< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsMain Chick Hot Chicken< 0.1 mi
- ItalianUnion Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & Desserts21 Choices< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Vietnamese restaurant
Vietnamese restaurants are best known for pho – a fragrant beef or chicken noodle soup – and banh mi sandwiches on light, crackly baguettes. Menus also feature vermicelli bowls (bun), broken-rice plates (com tam), fresh spring rolls and a strong coffee sweetened with condensed milk.
What to order
- Pho – order by the cut of beef you like, or chicken (pho ga)
- Banh mi – a cheap, filling sandwich
- Bun (vermicelli bowl) – grilled meat over cold noodles and herbs
- Fresh spring rolls – rice paper rolls with peanut sauce
Good to know
- Add herbs and lime to pho gradually and taste the broth first.
- Many pho shops are busiest at weekend lunch; mornings are quieter.
- Banh mi shops often sell out of bread in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Paper Rice's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Is Paper Rice open on Sunday?
Yes, Paper Rice is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Where is Paper Rice located?
Paper Rice is located at 20 East Union Street #150, Pasadena, CA 91103.
What is the phone number of Paper Rice?
You can call Paper Rice at (626) 345-5333.
Does Paper Rice offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Paper Rice. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Paper Rice open late?
No, Paper Rice usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Paper Rice?
There are 188 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Paper Rice. Nearby options include Thaim (< 0.1 mi), Tacos 1986 (< 0.1 mi), and Main Chick Hot Chicken (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Vietnamese restaurants near Paper Rice?
2 other Vietnamese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Nha Trang, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Vietnamese restaurants in California cost?
Based on 135 menus with 7,562 priced items from Vietnamese restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $13.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.00 and $17.75.
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