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R
ice Fine Thai Cuisine, with
locations in Bozeman and across
Montana, is dedicated to delivering
authentic Thai flavors to its many
delighted customers.
Owner Pam Mongkolpla was born
and raised in Bangkok, Thailand,
moving to Bozeman in 1997 as a high
school student, when authentic Thai
food wasn't available locally. She
missed her favorite dishes, and called
her grandmother to learn how to
prepare them.
"Rice is the cornerstone of every Thai
meal," Pam says. She called her first
restaurant Rice because "the name
embodies something simple, essential,
and deeply connected to our culture."
Pam, who has architectural training,
designs each new restaurant herself.
"It's something I truly love and still
enjoy doing alongside the culinary side
of the business."
Rice Thai, the "Best New Restaurant" in
2013's Best of Bozeman, has also been
voted "Best Thai Food" in Montana
by the readers of Distinctly Montana
in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Notably,
Thailand's Ministry of Commerce gave
Rice Thai the prestigious "Thai Select"
award. Enjoy a spicy Tom Yum soup or
a sweet and creamy Thai Iced Tea and
you will understand why.
Rice Fine Thai Cuisine
140 E Main St
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-404-1196
ricethaicuisine.com
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