I stopped by here yesterday and got a signature claypot rice with Beef and Shrimp, the contrast of the soft rice with the crispy edges were REALLY good. Good crispyness, the beef was tender and the shrimp was also very good. A really good overall. Overall: will be back to again read more

Some items were better than others. Really enjoyed the Clay pot and pork rice. Bao wasn't that great kind of dry and not much toppings. The riceball were good. The soup dumplings weren't good very dry. The fried chicken was alright lightly flavored. read more

Rice Bird - Clayton with pork and sausage - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

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Ordered their smaller item on Too Good To Go and got a small cup of milk tea with potato chicken curry and rice. The food was good, and portion size was nice. I might come back and try the food fresh at another point. read more

Rice Bird - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

the host/server lacked customer skills - it was almost funny. i'm very used to different customer service standards from living in china so yeah don't expect stellar service here if you're used to america standards. you scan the qr code to view menu and place your order there. it was 4pm when i ordered the claypot rice and it arrived 30 min later with some pickled carrots and daikon. i asked for a box but the server didn't give me a plastic bag. it was raining outside too. i was too lazy to ask again so i just left. food was decent, the rice could've been cooked longer so it was more crispy. it was a good size portion for $20, but ive had better. read more

Rice Bird - claypot rice with chinese sausage and roast duck - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

We tried Rice Bird because it wasn't crazy crowded on a Sunday afternoon and we wanted a quiet meal. We were delighted and surprised by the food. We ordered the crispy chicken, garlic shrimp, pork rice bowl and the original clay pot with duck and beef along with the green life rice ball. Every dish was wonderful, tasty, different and fresh. It was such a treat. This place would be perfect for an intimate get-together with friends and family. We plan to return. read more

Got takeout from here and thought the food was only ok. I got a chicken curry claypot rice and Taiwanese braised pork rice. The one really cool thing is that even for takeout you get the actual claypot, which is awesome as it keeps the food super hot. Unfortunately, I didn't find the food particularly good. The chicken curry had way too much rice and not enough toppings, and the braised pork rice's flavor didn't quite tastes right. read more

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Ordered pickup here when I was walking around downtown on a Wed evening. The staff were friendly and speedy to deliver my food. The coffee was sweet, but good and warm. The asian chicken curry was a surprising dish to me, it was delicious not like traditional indian curry which I am not usually a huge fan of. The star of the show were the rice balls, specifically the 'meatballs' Good sticky rice. read more

The rice bowls here were really good! I got the rice extra crispy. It's a bit expensive for the amount of toppings you get, but the flavor and taste were great. Very chill ambiance and low key area to catch up with friends. read more

Rice Bird - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

This place is very low key. Soothing music. The rice balls are delicious, much more flavorful that a typical ongiri. I had the hot vegan and it was almost like eating a fried rice that was then formed into a large triangle. Don't expect fancy but do expect good food! Broth bowl is huge and very brothy and the soba noodles takes more like egg noodles without any bitterness. Super flavorful! read more

Rice Bird - The Hot Chick - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

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I was a big fan of the clay pot restaurant on St Mark's place, which closed due to the Covid pandemic and never reopened. The clay pot here isn't quite the same: as far as I can tell they don't cook the rice from scratch over a flame which resulted in a crunchy, toasty--but sometimes burnt--crust. That said, if you add the soy based sauce and stir the rice it does get pleasantly crunchy. And that combo of soy sauce and ginger threads which are added to the (perfectly cooked) rice was very very tasty. I had the chicken and the shrimp as the two proteins (asked them to hold the egg and tofu). Both were tender and flavorsome. Server and manager were both very friendly. Don't be put off by the tacky plastic street side enclosure covered with pics of menu items. The inside is actually quite pleasant and cute. read more

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My fiancé heard of this spot, and we decided to try it out for the clay pot. In addition to trying the signature claypot, we also got the Taiwanese crispy salted chicken and the Liu Zhou Luosi rice noodle. All in all, the food was really good and filling. I especially enjoyed the crispy chicken - very crunchy and flavorful. The restaurant itself is fairly small, with only a few staff members around when we stopped by. But the decor was nice, and there is a good amount of seating. The ordering process was also very efficient, mostly handled on tablets and via QR codes. This spot is definitely a nice, casual Cantonese restaurant, and would recommend that folks stop by to try it out. read more

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Solid lunch spot in the East village!!! Would definitely come back again. Interior is very clean and welcoming, and the staff are friendly and attentive. I got the original clay pot and got to choose 2 different proteins - I chose chicken and salmon and both were delicious. Comes with nice and buttery rice underneath. read more

Rice Bird - Clay pot - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

always looking for new places to try post-sunday service and was happy to visit @rice_bird_nyc a few months ago. i decided to try the ($23.99) which includes eel, beef, chicken, shrimp, and salmon (as well as broccoli, tofu, scallions, ginger, and marinated egg). i liked the variety of proteins in the dish, and the sauce that they gave added even more flavor. the price is pretty steep compared to my other go-to claypot rice place, but i am thankful for the additional option. service was a little slow on the day we went in but we weren't in a rush so it wasn't a big deal. friends ordered the rice balls, which were fun to try as well. read more

Rice Bird - ricebird special claypot - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

I saw the other reviews about good service and delicious food and was excited to try this place out. here's my experience: I walk in to an empty and dead silent restaurant. I said hello to the two men sitting in the back, one younger and one older. I wasn't greeted, and they were staring at me like they were genuinely mad at me. I told them I had an order to pick up. the younger one looks at my phone, looks at the old guy, grabs the food. he hands it off to me and sits back down. so strange! I ordered off of TooGoodToGo, and the food they decided to give me was.. not great. i'm not sure what either of the soups are but they both smell sour. the noodles are gummy, and the protein (chicken? pork? i don't know) is like leather. and there's also tater tots? which are shockingly the only edible part of my grab bag. read more

Rice Bird - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered a clay pot and was a little disappointed - the toppings were a little haphazard, and the rice was quite salty and not even slightly crispy. Might have just been a bad order judging by all the other reviews here, but I would not be looking to return. read more

They can't be serious. The food we had here was clearly frozen, ready-to-cook meals. This is not a proper restaurant, which is why hardly anybody comes in here. I do not recommend! Go to another dining establishment and eat real food! read more

Very good clay pot slightly on the higher price. We enjoyed their signature clay pot. You can choose 2 proteins and you can add more for added cost. read more

Felt like 3rd rate asian food. I couldn't even say what type of asian food it was. Very disappointed.

Rice Bird has the same head chef and workers from my favorite restaurant, Clay Pot, that was closed during covid. I could never find a good clay pot in the city after Clay Pot closed down until now! The menu is pretty much the same with some various new appetizers and other dishes. They currently have a buy 1 claypot get 1 free appetizer, which is a steal. My friend got the spicy chicken wings and I got the soy garlic shrimp which we both enjoyed. For my claypot, I got the shrimp and salmon. I used my favorite sweet sauce on top that they use to have at Clay Pot, delicious! The rice could have been crisper, but I told the head chef and he said he'll make sure to make it crisper next time. You order at the front at a kiosk and then sit down so the process is very simple. Location is great and the inside has AC, but no bathroom. Very cute ambiance and it was so great seeing familiar faces including my favorite server, Eric. Please come visit and support the business especially if you've missed eating a good claypot!!! read more

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Food is very solid and honestly priced! Had a quick lunch as this is a new local spot for me read more

Rice Bird - Green tea, plain - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

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Excellent spot to eat something great. Loved the selection of food choices and ambience. Amazing and quick service. Highly recommend!

I love the meat ball onigiri. I tend to eat pescatarian and vegetarian, but do a little meat every now and then. Their onigiri was so beautifully shaped and contained little bits of ham and bacon allowing for a bit of saltiness. Full disclosure: I got the onigiri in a Too Good to Go bag, but they were quite good! The Hong Kong milk tea was also great. So comforting on a cold winters night. read more

The food was good and the delivery came with a clay pot which was the highlight of the meal. Comes with the high price of the special dish tho, honestly I like the idea of a clay pot delivery over plastic. Overall good food read more

Delicious food. Friendly staff. Closing time was different than what was on the website but they still made my dish with 15 minutes till closing. read more

I was visiting NYC and had heard of a claypot place in East Village and figured I had to try it out. I got the signature claypot and found it to be really tasty. The service was quick and the owner and chef were really kind and welcoming. Their popcorn chicken is also incredible and definitely worth trying. Overall the ambience of the place is cozy and I think it's a must try for anyone who is looking for a new restaurant to try! I'll definitely be back the next time I visit NYC. read more

Rice Bird - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

Tried 3 different claypots, all delicious, especially the Singaporean beef curry. The taiwanese popcorn chicken was the best I've had, will be back soon read more

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It was so good! The clay pot I got was delicious. Very nice staff and lovely establishment. I absolutely recommend to everyone :)

Clay pot rice was steamed to perfection. Not too salty nor bland. I love the crispy part of the rice in the bottom of the pot. The appetizers were delicious too. Highly recommended read more

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I found cute restaurant and stop by today because of their menu looks interesting to me since I am asian.So I tried the stir-fried noodle first and it tasted really delicious. It's mean the chef here know how to cook very well. I will try the other dishes later on. The service is also great. read more

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High quality clay pot rice and delicious appetizers! Highly recommend the Taiwanese crispy chicken and signature clay pot. read more

Rice Bird - Signature clay pot - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

Savory, satisfying, and so delicious! Don't hesitate, this place is delicious. The lady working there was sweet and attentive. We sat down and immediately got water and some tasty pickled radish and carrots. We ordered the Ume (plum) seltzer, seaweed salad, vegetable claypot, and a beef and shrimp noodle soup. Everything was fresh, tasty, and seasoned so well. I can speak best to the vegetable clay pot because that's what i ordered. The mushrooms and broccoli were flavorful and savory. The rice on the clay pot was slightly toasted so it added a nice crunch to the mix. It really hit the spot. The restaurant itself was cute, and felt welcoming, with a maneki neko waving in the corner. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. read more

soooo delicious!! get the salted chicken and shrimp shumai. the owner is so sweet and friendly u should definitely come here

Got the eel clay pot, absolute fire. Mix of the tender and crispy rice was sick. Would definitely recommend.

Had an amazing, inexpensive meal with a generous mound of Taiwanese fried chicken, which could have used a little more salt, sitting in a pile of bird's eye chilis, so chose your own heat level. We also had great fried noodles that had shallots and shiitake mushrooms read more

AMAZING FOOD AND SERVICE! So glad this spot opened in the East Village. Such delicious food.

Beautiful little restaurant with excellent Asian fusion dishes. My husband and I had the scallops appetizer and shared a soba noodles dish with shrimp and vegetables. Both delicious! read more

stopped by this new opening restaurant, tried their signature clay pot rice and the Fan Jiao smells soo good , will definitely going back read more