Healthy, creative and delicious Asian food in a fast, friendly environment — right here in the heart of beautiful Durango.
At Rice Monkeys we have a fresh approach to Asian cuisine by providing healthy, creative and delicious Asian food in a fast friendly environment. Our mission is to bring inspiring food to our guests in a setting which is comfortable and casual.
Our team has worked in some of the best kitchens from around the country and strives to provide a dining experience which is both restorative and enjoyable. Rice Monkeys offers delicious dishes from sushi, teriyaki, to traditional Vietnamese soups right here in the heart of beautiful Durango.
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Durango boasts a well-deserved reputation as a foodie town. So three brand-new entrepreneurs are gambling that even in the middle of a four-year recession, our little burg will transform their American dream into a profitable business.
Read the article →Dung Tran, co-owner of Rice Monkeys, and Ezric Villafuerte prepare dishes for the lunchtime crowd at the new restaurant on Main Avenue. It takes confidence for a pair of chefs to open a business, said Tran’s partner, Jimmy Nguyen, but it still “is a big gamble.”
Read the article →Best Sushi in the Southwest. Tops all other sushi restaurants in Durango, CO. The Funky Monkey and Southwestern rolls are my favorite. Excellent customer service every time.
Try Rice Monkeys! So happy to have found this place. Not a lot of seating, but well worth the wait! I ordered miso soup (delish), and the bbq pork rice bowl. The rice bowl was packed with fresh veggies, fresh basil, and the bbq pork was delicious! My friend had the avocado asparagus rolls — she polished those off. Service was great — food is fresh — and delicious. What a gem here in Durango!
This is one of the best sushi I have ever had, coming from Seattle I didn't have high expectations for a small town in the mountains of Colorado. Five stars good!!!
Order online for fast, fresh take-out — or call us at 970-403-3852.