Nuan Xin Rice Roll 暖心饭团 is a small spot focused on Taiwanese fan tuan, a type of stuffed sticky rice roll that feels like a cross between a rice ball, onigiri, and kimbap. We walked into a compact, no frills space with a casual grab and go feel that fits the type of food being served. The shop keeps things simple, but the concept works well for a quick and filling meal, especially when you want something affordable that still has plenty of flavor packed into a portable format. The rice rolls are the main reason to come here. The purple sticky rice gives each roll a slightly chewy texture and makes it feel more substantial than a typical grab and go snack. Inside, the fillings create a good mix of textures with savory ingredients, vegetables, and sauces packed into each bite. We tried the eel rice roll, which stood out as one of the stronger options. The eel added a richer flavor that paired well with the rice and seaweed, and adding spicy mayo gave it an extra layer of flavor without overpowering the rest of the roll. The combination of the soft, chewy rice and the variety of fillings made each bite feel balanced and satisfying. What makes fan tuan enjoyable is how balanced it feels as a meal. It is compact, easy to eat, and surprisingly filling for the size. There are plenty of filling combinations to choose from, including meat, seafood, and more traditional options, so it is easy to find something depending on what you are craving. The portions are generous enough that a single roll can serve as a full meal, and the pricing makes it an easy choice for a quick lunch or dinner. Service is straightforward and the focus is really on getting the rice rolls prepared quickly. The staff moves efficiently, and the order turnaround is fast, which fits the grab and go format well. There is limited seating, so the experience is best suited for takeout or a quick stop rather than a long sit down meal. Nuan Xin Rice Roll is a great option for a simple but satisfying meal. The purple rice, generous fillings, and variety of combinations make it stand out from typical quick bites, and it is worth checking out if you enjoy onigiri, kimbap, or Taiwanese street food. It delivers exactly what the format promises: a compact, flavorful, and filling meal that feels more thoughtful than your average grab and go option. read more

Nuan Xin Rice Roll 暖心飯糰 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Flushing, New York

Nuan Xin Rice Roll is located in a small food court across from Macy's. I was curious about their Chinese Yam with jujube drink $6.50 served hot. Not sure if it was pre-prepared or mixed to order, but it took them a bit before they were ready to pour it for me. I was warned that it was hot, but the cup was handed to me in a plastic bag with a straw. It was mildly sweet but of a slimy consistency. Not to my taste. The container was great though - no spillage! read more

Food first, thoughts after... Delicious. Packed with flavor and perfect for a subway snack. Easy to eat and quick lunch/ snack especially when you're in a rush. I got the spicy garlic beef roll. Packed full of flavor and filling! read more

Nuan Xin Rice Roll 暖心飯糰 - Spicy Garlic Beef Rice Roll - Bubble Tea Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Inside a little food court. Service was friendly, though they do mostly speak Mandarin. Took about 5-10 mins for our order to be ready. Braised Pork w/ Preserved Veg Rice Roll (Fan Tuan) was balanced in filling. It held together pretty well. The pork was tender, while the preserved veg was crisp. It is a decent size but definitely more of a snack. Will have to try it with the Crispy Fried Dough Stick next time. Purple Rice Over Ice is a decent portion with a variety of toppings. The fruits tasted fresh. The syrup(?) is a bit on the plain side, so might be better over Milk Tea. It is pretty refreshing though. A quick spot to hit for fan tuan. Will have to come back to try other things! read more

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Taiwanese rice rolls (fan tuan) with a modern twist. After several visits over the past few months, I would consider this little takeout shop one of the better snacks in Flushing. First of all, the purple rice makes this item quite unique and pretty to look at. However, if it was made poorly, then none of it matters. Thankfully, they cook the rice quite well. The individual grains of warm rice was glutinous and satisfying. Another important factor is the seaweed that wraps it all together. I do wish it was a bit more crispier and more flavorful. With that said, I'm not having a sushi omakase and shouldn't expect such high quality for the price I guess. For filling, I really enjoy the original. However, my friend loves the pork belly with preserved vegetables, adding crunchy pieces of fried cruller ... ... this has really grown on me and it's now my favorite too. If you want a cheap but filling snack, this is a decent choice in downtown Flushing. read more

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I've only tried the Brooklyn location before which was good, so I decided to get a rice roll while in Flushing. I got my usual braised pork & preserved vegetable one. Just as delicious as the BK location. This is a filling small meal at a great price. Service was friendly. Highly recommend. read more

Nuan Xin Rice Roll 暖心飯糰 - Braised Pork & Preserved Vegetable Roll - Bubble Tea Near Me - Flushing, New York

First time trying this place. I bought two rice rolls to go to share with my family. I was pleasantly surprised by how "full" they were. They reminded me of mini burritos, given the size. The two flavors I chose: one cheese and ham rice roll (outside was the red bean sticky rice, rolled with seaweed, then inside the, plump roll was pork floss, julienned cucumbers, shreds of lettuce, lots of ham cut length-wise, and some burdock or a pickled veggie if I'm mistaken). It was quite flavorful. The cheese was more of a sauce and not slices or cubes, just FYI. The second roll was the Black pepper chicken roll: contained pork floss, tender stir fried chicken seasoned with black pepper and a hint of cumin. Like the other roll, contained cucumbers, lettuce, burdock and it was rolled with red bean sticky rice and seaweed. If one person ate both, it'd be a very full meal. We shared it between 3 people, for us, it was the right amount. Since it was my first time buying this, I enjoyed the rolls. But my one comment would be that both had similar ingredients so I'm thinking it was a little "one note". But it also could've been by chance based on my order as there were lots of other varieties to choose from. I am not sure if the other rolls offer white rice vs the red bean rice but I was happy with my choice. Next visit, I'll take a photo of the menu. It's on Hungry Panda and they accept cash, Zelle as well as We Chat pay. No credit cards from what I can see. It's Flushing so I'm not surprised. read more

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If you like Japanese onigiri or Korean kimbap, I think you'll like these Taiwanese sticky purple rice rolls aka fan tuan 饭团 (stuffed rice rolls). At Nuan Xin Rice Roll, they're densely packed mini rice burritos, stuffed with sticky purple rice, pork floss, vegetables, and your protein of choice, all held together with a seaweed wrapped around the ingredients. Husband and I got the eel and black pepper beef rice rolls, however there's a large variety of choices at this stall inside the mini food court. When you order, don't forget to choose a sauce to go with your rice roll! The black pepper beef rice roll already comes with black pepper sauce, however we added mayo to the eel rice roll (delicious, a must get). You actually can taste every single ingredient when you bite in. & Because of the purple rice, the roll is slightly sweet and has a sticky texture. Also, be careful when you eat this because you might have a little bit of seaweed stuck on your teeth after every bite haha What we ordered: $6.50 eel rice roll $6.25 black pepper beef rice roll $3 large soy milk  Nuan Xin Rice Roll 暖心饭团 (136-55 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, NY 11354) Open daily 8am-8pm read more

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Taiwanese sticky purple rice rolls. One of several food stalls in a Flushing mini mall, Dim Sum Express being the first stall. Some people might also call it a Fan Tuan, or Chi Faan or a sushi burrito. I tried this place when it first opened and it was pretty good. But now with food prices going up, they are cutting back to save. There is just way more rice now and smaller quantities of the other fillings. Decor. It's in an old school mini food court. So don't expect any ambiance. It's really for takeout only. Though there is a few tables and chairs way in the back of the food mall. Service. Quick and efficient. There is not usually a line so they will make your order right away. I like the addition of purple rice instead of regular white rice. It does add an extra flair to the rice roll, in looks and taste. I like the eel roll. Also the duck roll. Do remember to choice a sauce, otherwise they may forget to give it to you. Like they did me. FYI: There is pork floss in the rolls, in case for those of you who don't eat pork. There is quite a number of different drinks to choose from. I thought these 2 were the most interesting old school healthy hot drinks: Chinese yam with jujube drink. Also Lotus seed with lily drink. There are two other locations, one in Brooklyn and also Manhattan. Final note: these would be pretty good, if they went back to a better balanced ratio of a little less rice, and a little more filling. read more

BLUF: A new variation on rice balls in Downtown Flushing. 3 stars (out of 5) for food, plus 1 star for uniqueness. Nuan Xin Rice Roll (暖心飯糰; "heart-warming rice balls") is a chain that serves up Taiwanese-style stuffed rice rolls; these are like Japanese onigiri or Korean kimbap, but made with purple rice. The purple rice, in theory, makes Nuan Xin's rice rolls a healthier choice. We ordered two rice rolls: - Eel Rice Roll (鰻魚飯團): $6 plus tax. - Black Pepper Beef Rice Roll (黑椒牛肉飯團): $5.75 plus tax. Nuan Xin's rice rolls look like seaweed-wrapped burritos. The rice rolls we received seemed to have reasonable filling-to-rice ratios, especially when considering their price. Both had lettuce, cucumber, and pork floss, among other ingredients. Nuan Xin supposedly bundles their rice rolls with a choice of dip, to provide moisture. However, we didn't receive any dips on our first visit. read more

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@nuanxinriceroll New in Flushing 136-55 Roosevelt Avenue Inside the same complex as Dimsum Garden Express and TaiPei Hong - it is the second vendor to the left when you enter . @nuanxinriceroll isn't a new restaurant, but they just opened a location in Flushing. I've never had it at any of their other locations. . It's a bit smaller than a can of soda , that's the best I can compare it to. It's definitely not the size of the chipotle burrito for sure. It's not a ginormous roll but it's packed densely. . It is made with purple rice so it has a slight sweetness to it. It is also sticky like glutinous consistency. They have over 20 different rolls. But I think the base is the same - which consists of pork floss, mayo and lettuce. You get to choose your choice of protein. . I have tried the crabmeat, spicy squid and eel (shown). They were all good. The crabmeat and eel were good but if you put me on a blind taste taste, I may not be able to tell what the protein is. However, the spicy squid, you can taste the spiciness, it had a lot of cumin. I thought I was eating meat on a stick from the street cart. So I suspect the spicy versions will have the same spices. . Even without any protein, it will be good, I mean, what's not to like about pork floss and mayo??? . They range from $4.75 to $6.00, which honestly isn't a bad deal. Some places sell onigiris for about the same price and they're like 1/2 the size of these rice rolls... . I would get it again, although this was already my 2nd time... it's definitely a good and quick meal on the go and budget friendly... read more

The purple rice milk tea is amazing! I like the rice ball too ... unfortunately the one located in Manhattan was closed. Need to travel all the way to flushing as not as convenience before! read more

Good portion, fast service and friendly staff. Tried a variety of flavors and loved them all!