Have you ever taken the time wonder about the history of rice? From times immemorial to our Bellevue Japanese restaurant, this crop is without question the most important plant ever cultivated for food. It has been a primary source of sustenance for a greater number of people over a longer period of time than any other source of food, with a story going back thousands of years.
Ancient records indicate that rice was first farmed as a food source in ancient China, at some point around 2500 BC. It spread far and wide from there, its great versatility proving to be a great advantage everywhere it went. It was suitable for growing in any environment from deserts to wetlands, and its nutritional value made it an important staple throughout both Asia and the Mediterranean. Today, rice is raised on every continent except for Antarctica. Come take a taste of the ancient world at Flo Restaurant!