Anyone who complains about this place ought to take a look at the way THEY engage the people who work here. As the saying goes: YOU CATCH MORE FLIES WITH HONEY. I'm always nice to these folks and they go above and beyond to give me a positive experience. The food is standard American style Chinese food, not much different than what you would find most other places. However, you might not believe it, but the service is what makes this place top notch for me. I've never had anything but an excellent delivery experience with this place (keep in mind I've only ever gotten delivery, never even set foot in the place). The owner has delivered my food himself on several occasions and he is one of the only delivery drivers that will take the elevator all the way up to my floor (11th) instead of making me come downstairs. I've never even asked him to do it, he just does it. He is always friendly and acts like he recognizes me. This most recent experience really took the cake, though. I ordered through GrubHub and knew I wanted noodles but couldn't find exactly what I was interested in, so I settled on chow mein. The owner CALLED ME and told me that he knew this wasn't what I wanted but that what I did want (lo mein) wasn't on the GrubHub menu (seriously, I order from this place a few times a year, by no means am I a regular) and that he was going to send me what I did want. The food came in 30 minutes or less, was still piping hot, and he had ordered me EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED!!! This guy is awesome. read more

I will give this place four stars for two reasons (1) its probably the best Chinese food you're going to get in Hyde Park and (2) their delivery driver is the nicest person ever. They're also super fast. The food itself is alright. Their crab rangoon is pretty freaking delicious. Their eggrolls have the strangest texture to them (like cat food), so I would steer clear of that. Out of everything I ordered, their fried rice has been my favorite... but I will say, its not super consistent. When I ordered the BBQ pork fried rice it was pretty much what you'd expect, but when I ordered the Hawaiian fried rice, I'm not sure it was even fried... it was more like plain white rice with stuff in it (it still tasted great, and even better when I fried it myself the next day with some soy sauce). Everything else I've ordered has been good. Not amazing, but edible, which if you see my review for Wok N Roll, that's not always a given in Hyde Park. Needless to say, as long as I live in Hyde Park, this will be my go-to spot. read more

Out of all the Chinese restaurants I have ordered at this is the best. Honestly you get a great bang for your buck and unlike other Chinese food take out places they aren't super greasy and gross. The place is small and they have an eating area but it's mostly takeout. There are tons of options to choose from too and it's also pretty cheap but great quality. My favorite dish to get is the De Rice Fried Rice and Crab Rangoons. If you want actual good Chinese American food that isn't gross and greasy then this is your place. A side note, they do serve sushi too, however I am skeptical to try it. read more

The food was really bad. The fried rice was MUSHY and lacking flavor (also it had peas which I know is a personal preference but I hate them). We also got chow fun noodles with chicken. The chicken was bland and the noodles were CHARRED AMD HAD A DISGUSTING CHEMICAL FLAVOR!!! I felt sick afterwards and couldnt finish my portion. The only good thing about this place is the incredible value in terms of quantity. A large order could last two people a couple of meals. read more

I I previously reviewed this restaurant and gave it very bad reviews. Those reviews were unjust and totally unfair since that time I have eaten several dishes from this restaurant. DeRice is the best Chinese food restaurant on this part of the Southside (Kenwood) I've gotten to know the owner and express my dissatisfaction with my first meal and explain to him what I had expected. The owner Francis was kind enough to accommodate (my picky Ass). I recommend the Combination Fried Rice. Shrimp Tempura is excellent Mongolian beef is excellent. The lunch menu is good too. The prices are worth the Quality of the product this time. I wholeheartedly apologize. Stephen read more

We decided to have a low-key Christmas holiday and order in. We ordered this Chinese restaurant and we were not dissatisfied. It was timely fresh and delicious. Since then we have ordered it several different times and we are never disappointed. read more

So this Chinese restaurant is near my home and when I tell you they make some good Chinese food, believe me. Their lunch plates are not only good but they are CHEAP! I have a shellfish allergy, so I called to order veggie fried rice and a orange chicken the woman who I absolutely love, who I think is also the owner asked why didn't I want the the lunch option to save me some money. I told her that I couldn't and she said she would make without shrimp for me. I am thinking, hell I'll take it. This has been go to spot for Chinese, so when it was time to host my book club meeting and since I am a master at ordering take out I decided to order from them. My guests were pleased! I ordered veggie fried rice, now when you make veggie fried rice and add mushrooms...I am SOLD. I also ordered orange chicken...but this wasn't some bland sauce...I mean the garlicky, spicy goodness they put on this lightly fried chicken is orgasmic. Thank you De Rice for not giving your patrons mediocre food. read more

Love the Hawaiian fried rice. I tried and love the light texture of the rice and believe it or not. This taste great with pineapple. read more

De Rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great Hyde Park Delivery! Just wanted to give a quick review of De Rice. It's good, solid delivery for Hyde Park. The food is prepared fresh (at least everything that I've had). The quality is consistent, delivery is quick and reasonably priced. Personally, I love the MooShu Chicken, the green beans and the hot and sour soup, but other menu items have been good. I've order their maki rolls and have been happy with them - not high end, but fresh and good and the spring rolls are great. The only think I don't like is their fried tofu dishes as the tofu is more chewy than crispy. Anyway, if you are in the mood for carry out - it's the place to order from. Also, as most reviewers noted - the delivery guy is super nice. So, do it - order from them! read more

Compliments to the chef!!!!!!!! I have been patronizing De' Rice from first opening and they are still going strong!!!!! Tonight I ordered the Hot Pepper Plate with Beef and OooooooooMG, can you say DELICIOUS???? I can, try it I know you'll love it. read more

Ordered via Grubhub. I called DeRice to confirm order. Delivery came quick and was hot and fresh. We live very close so we appreciate the fast and fresh delivery. I'll call and order directly next time. read more

De Rice caters to the University of Chicago and their customer service is amazing! The man who delivered the food was super friendly and easy to talk to. Chatting with him was honestly a big highlight of my day! The food and price are both great - would definitely recommend checking De Rice out! read more

First off, i'm chinese and i'm very picky about my "chinese" fast food. De Rice just delivered my order and i couldn't be happier! Portions are HUGE and the way my pepper beef was cooked reminds me of home. Good work, De Rice! read more

De Rice is one of the best places to order takeout food. When ordering Asian takeout from other restaurants, oftentimes the food tastes like leftovers from a buffet line--somehow being both overly dry and soggy at the same time, and not much in the way of taste. This is not the case with De Rice. My food was very fresh, well-prepared, tasted great, and was delivered promptly. I would recommend De Rice to anyone wanting to order Asian takeout. read more

I personally didn't have the best experience there. I really pay attention to what is going on behind the counter. I saw the fruit for the smoothies uncovered with fruit flies flying around. With being able to see through to the cooking area, you would think they would keep it clean. Perhaps, this is the place where you want to order your food for delivery so you won't have to go inside. I wasn't overly impressed with that I ordered (orange chicken). I personally think if you go about 4 blocks down to Fung's on Lake Park and 47th, you will have a better food experience. They also deliver and the prices are reasonable. I'm sorry, I just wasn't impressed. It's not horrible, but with all the other options around, I won't be going back. read more

This is my go-to when I want classic Chinese takeout. The orange chicken is pretty yummy. One thing that is not ok is that they don't disclose which dishes have peanuts and which ones don't. I ordered egg rolls today and they had peanuts in them, which I didn't realize until I was halfway through one. Luckily my breathing is not affected by peanuts, I just get hives in my mouth. Nice. They did promise to refund the egg rolls, so we'll see if they actually do it. This is why people with severe allergies never go to Asian places, it's just not worth the risk. read more

I ordered 4 beef kabobs and a Chow Mein. The delivery was was fast but the food I got was unacceptable. In their brochure the beef kabobs look like it's a big meal and would fill you up but I was stunned to see the beef kabobs. They're like thin beef skillets on stick. I could not believe what they had send me. I want to say "Have you ever seen what a kabob looks like?". The shrimp chow mein was dripping with water and what was that cooked inside it, was it apple? With shrimp? The vegetables made me gag and I had to fish the noodles out of the tasteless water, literally had to find the noodles in there! Who gave them a certificate to start a food business again? I don't think I will recommend my friends or anyone to order from them any more. I think that they're a ripoff. Save your money, go to a good Asian place! read more

My wife love around the corner. We like this place for it service. My son doesn't care for their orange chicken. It seem good to me.

as a vegetarian who loves asian cuisine, i was curious about this little take-out restaurant. after enduring one two many lackluster meals from another chinese delivery with poor customer service, i was so pleasantly surprised to discover this kenwood gem. i have thoroughly enjoyed the consistently tasty vegetable fried rice and veggie egg rolls. the ma pao tofu was also really delicious. i tend to stick with what works a few times before exploring additional dishes, and they have provided me with several yummy and guilt-free non-cooking nights of chinese takeout. also, i highly recommend that you try their smoothies. they are quite different from some of the other neighborhood eateries insomuch as they are actually good and seem to have a higher nutritional value. i have tried variations with pineapple, coconut, and strawberries. treat yourself well, and order one of these if you need a good refreshing drink. also, i find the portions to be quite shareable even in the smallest orders. they are not a stingy lot. in fact, they are quite kind. i am glad that they are in my neighborhood. this is a local business worthy of our support, especially we it tastes as good as this. read more

The food is definitely better than your standard chinese food (especially in hyde park). but man. they are the nicest people in the area. they are always willing to give recommendations (that are good and in line of what you're generally looking for). that delivery guy. he's the nicest guy in the world. loves to have a conversation. he also always smiles and always says "i hope you have a nice dinner". really the nicest delivery guy in the world. read more

Crab Rangoon was delicious but everything is was blah. If I order again I would only get the crab Ragoon.

What an experience. They asked me for my ID before ordering an 8.00 dollar meal to make sure that I wasn't scamming them. The clerk claimed the Hong Sue Tofu was egg, meat, and dairy free, yet I bit into a piece of chicken halfway through my meal (!?!?!?!). Unfortunately I got what I payed for. The meal was tasteless and there are far better Asian Fusion options, with better customer service and well crafted dishes close to the heart of UChicago. I would not recommend this place to anyone meat eater, vegan, or homeless, lol. read more

Really fast delivery, very friendly staff. Probably the best Chinese in Hyde Park, but the food wasn't great. The filling of the crab rangoon was very tasty, but the wrapper left much to be desired- soggy, bland, and a little undercooked. The fried rice was decent- definitely better than what you would find at Nikki's or Wok-n-roll. The governor's mansion chicken (General Tso) had a tasty sauce, but was a little too greasy. Overall, the food was decent, a little greasier than I was looking for, but better than the other options I have tried in the area. read more

I love De Rice. My only regret is not finding it until my fourth year at university. I have a high standard for Chinese food; I grew up in a Chicago suburb which has one of the best reviewed Chinese restaurants in all of Chicagoland, so it was tough to find something that compares. In the Hyde Park/Kenwood area, De Rice is the only thing that comes close. Trust me, I've tried them all. It is consistently good. Is it an upscale Chinatown restaurant? No, but it's good food for a good price. I highly recommend the Hot & Sour Soup. It's truly the best I've ever had. I'm also a fan of the Governor's Chicken. Beyond just the food, the delivery is amazing. It's quick, it's fast, and the delivery man is so friendly. Truly, I advise ordering from De Rice when you're looking for good Chinese food. read more

I really enjoyed the food. It was very tasty. The guy was very nice and the food was ready when I arrived. Also I wanted to substitute my white rice for beef fried rice and he did with no problem just an up charge which I didn't care about. My boyfriend tried the orange chicken peel which I Aldo tried and it was awesome. My only complaint was that the orange chicken peel didn't come with rice which we didn't know til we had gotten home. read more

I was pretty disappointed in the food from de rice, especially after all the awesome reviews! I ordered delivery and they arrived way before expected, which was great. I ordered crab rangoons, sweet and sour chicken, hot and sour soup with fried noodles, an egg roll, and shrimp fried rice. The crab rangoons were not as crispy (could've been due to the delivery, though), and they were way too full of a creamy substance. I intentionally say creamy substance because it was unlike any cream cheese I've ever seen (very slimy and barely any crab). The sweet and sour chicken was very dry and looked/tasted like it was old. The soup was pretty good, some of the fried noodles were stale, though. The egg roll was perfectly fried, but the inside was filled with some unidentifiable substance...definitely wasn't chicken and/or vegetables (although, I did detect some cabbage). The shrimp fried rice was probably the best thing I ordered, I actually finished all of it and they gave me a pretty large amount even though it was part of the lunch special. I like that they give shrimp fried rice with the lunch special instead of white rice or plain fried rice. I wouldn't recommend this place and I'm not much of a picky eater when it comes to Chinese food. read more

This place is simply the best. The food is good and the people are genuine and friendly. Worth ordering.

I liked this place. I ordered a Szechuan eggplant that was good, but very, very greasy. The sushi was pretty good as well. I can definitely say that I had enough food to last me for 4 days. Not expensive, and quick delivery. read more

Below average chinese food. It is edible but not super satisfying or delicious. The employees are very nice, and the portions were very large. The fried rice was soaked in soy sauce. read more

These guys are amazing! Really quick, not the hands down greatest good but really does the job when you're hungry and don't feel like cooking. Prices are very reasonable and they have the nicest delivery guys on the planet. They remember you too! Special shout out to the crab Rangoon! read more

Lots of food for the price. Not the best food, but not bad. It's pretty good the next day, so good leftovers place.

Pretty good food for a local place. If you are in the area and craving Chinese food check it out. I have yet to really explore the menu. I have only tried the Chinese. I will check out the Japanese food and re-review, but for now it's only a 2-star... read more

Food is mediocre. Nothing to get too excited about. I ordered the orange chicken and it had a distinct fryer oil aftertaste- it makes me think that they leave the oil in their deep fryer longer than they should. Their boba drinks are delicious. read more

I honestly can't say enough good things about this place. I love the food, they always deliver on time, and their driver is one of the friendliest guys. Their crab Rangoon is a bit sweet (which I love) and there is a large amount of stuffing. Their orange chicken is real and amazing, and so is their Szechuan chicken. I think a lot of their dishes might be a bit sweeter and Americanized, but I love them. The only thing I wasn't too keen on was the Hunan beef, but I only got it once so I might need to try it again. I order from De Rice like once a week. It's addicting. read more

Their sweet and sour chicken is absolutely delicious. They have a great lunch combo but no type of dinner combo, so I took a star away. Other than that, great food for take out. read more

Super friendly staff and decent grub. We only ordered delivery but the delivery man and the woman I spoke to on the phone were incredibly kind and helpful. Now, normally if we want Chinese food we go to Chinatown, but sometimes we are lazy. Or tired. Or we are depressed because it's gloomy and -20 outside with the windchill. In such cases there's no way in hell that we're getting off the couch to go anywhere to eat dinner... and that's where De Rice delivery comes in. read more

Food is amazing, only restaurant in the Bronzeville-Hyde Park-Bridgeport area that dares deliver to my area without crackhead delivery fees. Portions are fairly large for price. Crab Rangoon is absolutely AMAZING, and so is fried chicken (best in the area, IMO). Also, best won ton soup. Customer service is A+++. They may not be the fastest but they always make sure to explain to you and comp you accordingly, should any issues arise. Delivery guy is the nicest guy ever. Overall, sweet spot. read more

Good sushi, cheap price, great for take out for lunch. This is my first time and I will return.

Gov. Mansion is pretty good. It would be better if I was hungry and maybe drunk. But who cares the crab rangoon was an A

De Rice catered a lunchtime fundraiser at our university, and it was phenomenal! The food sold out within an hour, and people loved it. They provided Orange Chicken, Chicken Fried Rice, Vegetable Egg Rolls, and Crab Rangoon. The Orange Chicken was incredible -- cooked just right, perfect texture. The orange sauce with chilis was a great mix of sweet and spicy. I'd definitely have it again. I didn't get to try the Chicken Fried Rice, but it looked great. Big chunks of chicken, good amount of vegetables. Looking forward to trying this in the future. The Egg Rolls were awesome, very tasty and substantial. Looked and tasted homemade -- I highly recommend them. The owners were extremely helpful and wonderful to work with. They had the food ready precisely when they said they would, right on time. I wouldn't hesitate to go there again, whether for a large catering event or dinner with my wife. read more