I thought there would be sushi! the Penang o bout curry was lovely and the glass noodle flavorful.

The food is phenomenal food and the staff is as well. Prices are reasonable and potions are large enough for meals.

Note: they ARE OPEN Sundays! I've been struggling with finding truly good food lately, but Black Rice hits the mark! I cannot speak to the sushi side of things, but the Thai food is LEGIT. We asked for spicy and they delivered. The drunken noodles with beef? Perfectly cooked. Perfectly seasoned. The beef has been properly stir fried! Tender and caramelized. The bad kra pao chicken is delightful, slightly sweet ground chicken with onions, pepper, basil, and a fried egg as well as rice. The garlic and black pepper chicken is just plain satisfying. Really good stir fry sauce. Just the right balance of flavors. My dining partner and I are so happy right now. The sign says order out only, but that's not actually true! You can dine-in. If you are looking for good, authentic, properly cooked food, this is the place in Utica! read more

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I would like to say this restaurant is the heart of Utica. I really love all of the dishes we ordered . Sweet & Sour Chicken curry is so yummy. Seafood salad was so fresh . I like the dressing they used for salad. My favorite dish from the entire meal was the Fried Fish topped with Garlic pepper sauce . The fish was crunchy and the texture was perfect. I am very choosy when it comes to fish but this one became my instant favorite . Pad Kra Pal is out of this world. My husband loves Tom Yum Soup & Fish the most. Their Tom Yum soup beats all other tom yum soups from NYC Thai restaurants. My daughter loves fried chicken on pepper sauce. They are only open for take outs .But it was convenient for me because during Covid time , I tried my best not to eat at resturtant. The next day , I took another order before we left from Utica. I took Thai Fried Rice which is the best fried rice I ever had. And pad thai is really good. California roll plus was also delicious. I took them for my uncle& aunty and they love them all. My aunty barely compliments but these dishes from Black Rice , she said " Oh so yummy " . Me & my family are so lucky that we found this place on our trip . I just wish Black Rice opens in NYC so we can visit more often. read more

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After spending some months in Thailand a few years back, I really missed my host mom's cooking when I came back to the US. This is the only place I've found satisfies the craving. In my opinion this is the best and most authentic Thai food you'll find in the northeast, aside from NYC maybe. Pad Kra Pao and Thai fried rice is my go to! read more

A lot of restaurants use the term Asian fusion Truly is sad to say this place is not a fusion. A true fusion "combines elements of different culinary traditions that originate from different countries, regions, or cultures." Menu is mediocre, home cook standards Shrimp Fried rice was disappointing Egg is over fried when asked for a sunny side up. Not seasoned at all Noodles are too oily Im sure their using pre made package flavoring. Cheap ingredients Mediocre quality Food takes too long read more

I am currently sitting here eating my second ever dish from this restaurant. I have to say, this place is fantastic. I've Now tried two staples you would typically find at a Thai or Asian fusion restaurant just about anywhere. First was the Pad Thai and second is currently the Drunken Noodle. Holy flavor! I didn't know these dishes could be so robust and have a satisfying spiciness that singes the tongue but makes you want to come back for more after every bite. They better stay is all I have to say! read more

Black Rice Sushi & Thai - Beef Drunken Noodle - Asian Fusion Near Me - Utica, New York

Best place for lunch in Utica. I haven't had a bad meal yet and the staff is friendly. If you're looking for great Burmese/Thai food, try Black Rice. read more

I can't comment on the food because I never went in. It took me down in what had to be the worst part of Utica. I did not feel safe at all and it was in broad daylight! I went past the restaurant twice before I could understand where it was. It looks like a normal house that has a gate across the drive and it tells you to enter through the back. I never slowed down long enough to look. There was no way I was going to go in there just for some pad Thai. read more

Best authentic Thai food in the area! We've been looking for authentic Tom yum soup for years and finally found it! We've eaten here several times and tried most of the menu and it's all been great so far. The papaya salad and Thai beef salad are also amazing! read more

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We ate here tonight and the service was kind and the food was quick. The interior is sparse but clean. We had fried calamari and papaya salad for appetizers which were delicious and both of our entrees were good too! read more

Black Rice Sushi & Thai - FR3. Pineapple Fried Rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Utica, New York

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This is by far the best place around the area to get authentic Thai food. I was introduced by a friend to this restaurant and all I can say is that I am HOOKED! I ordered the papaya salad, thai fried rice, shrimp pad thai and panang curry (all medium spicy) to go. Everything came to $36 and change. The employees there were extremely friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend this place and will be coming back very soon. ^_^ read more

Black Rice Sushi & Thai - Asian Fusion Near Me - Utica, New York

Best Thai food ever had.. The staff were very accommodating and recommended which were their popular dishes. We were a party of 5 and ordered Drunken Noodles, Cho Mien with beef, Penang Curry with chicken, Thai fried rice with chicken and shrimp and Fried chicken in Pepper sauce! Their food was absolutely the best Thai food ever! We were driving through Utica but we will drive again just to have their Thai food. read more

The sushi was amazing last time we went, it was our first impressions with sushi, the people at the counter were fast and nice. They didn't rush but instead used their time efficiently unlike most restaurants. Would recommend to anyone and everyone! read more

I placed an order for pick up online. I got text and email confirmations. I showed up to get my food and the place was closed, locked, and no one picked up the phone. Unacceptable. read more

This restaurant was recommended by a friend who grew up in Thailand and still visits there frequently, so I trusted his opinion about the food quality. It was absolutely delicious! I had the Green Curry (medium spicy) and Tom Yum soup. Both were excellent. Ingredients were very fresh and high quality. The restaurant is also spotless. It's not a fancy upscale place, but it is clean with pleasant atmosphere. And the food is amazing. I could eat there everyday if my wallet and waistline could afford it. read more

This place isn't open. The space is vacant. Don't waste your time. We went here based on the reviews only to find it abandoned. Waste of time. Blah blah blah. read more

Perfect rolls and first Thai experience right here. It was clear. They are kind and professional. They waited for our order passionately even though we came just less than hour before closing time. Most importantly food was spectacularly delicious. I will take my friends there next time. Now I go there more than twice in a week. They are quick with preparing orders and have nice mann read more