Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar

Right across from Lune. An unassuming, dimly lit entrance on Brunswick Street. Push past the door—boom. Moody, chic, unabashedly kitschy décor pulsing with electric energy. Fitzroy’s late-night crowd routinely packs this Pan-Asian dining room for one simple reason: unapologetic, high-voltage flavor. The kitchen throws down serious heat. Plates of spicy som tum and crispy Szechuan eggplant arrive fast and punchy. Those sharing a table inevitably fight over the truffle fried rice—rich, earthy, loaded with undeniable wok hei—while the signature beef curry practically demands an extra bowl of steamed jasmine. Cocktails lean creative and pour generously. Time your visit for the $13 all-plates nights to feast on Wagyu Pad Thai, Ga Nuong, and Nam Jim kingfish for incredible value. Dietary restrictions? Handled with absolute finesse. Unpretentious. Vibrant. Incredibly delicious.