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    Rice Bowl

    4.0 (173 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Indonesian
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    RICE BOWL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Tameka B.

    I purchased General Joes from here last Friday, Dec 6th. It came with an egg roll and a ragoon(I might be saying it wrong) that were both tasty and fresh. The food was good and fresh as well. I was enjoying it until I found a long strand of hair wrapped in between the chicken pieces. I am AA and currently have in braids, so it absolutely was not my hair. I reached out online to admonish the business but hadn't received a response as of yet, so im placing it here. This is in no way to discourage other ppl, but I don't feel my concern was acknowledged. Please make sure that ALL workers have hairnets. I know they might be uncomfortable, but it is very NECESSARY. I wasn't feeling very well for two days after my visit. I hope someone sees this and uses it to change the workplace etiquette.

    beef rendang and Vegetable Lo Mein
    Lisa H.

    fire food i cannot rave about this place enough !! best indonesian restaurant i've ever tried! under rated a true hidden gem. beef rendang - so tender and flavorful beef pieces in this curry sauce (delectable) fooyounghai- fried egg with a sweet and sour sauce ( must get) vegetable lo mein - best lo mein i've tried in houston pangsit goreng - forgot to take pic because i scarfed it down too fast. crispy, fun appetizer telur balado - spicy eggs, not for the weak, also ate that too fast didn't even take pic. but i get it EVERY time i come. a non negotiable. service is super fast, staff is kind and helpful, it's usually quiet when i go ( hopefully business is doing well ) but they have lots of seating. very family homey restaurant. 1000% recommmend. give it a try!

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    Mariana Z.

    Saw this place on TikTok and it was by my massage place. The food was delicious worth the drive. The service was quick and easy. I will definitely be coming back.

    Special fry rice with extra bean sprouts and veg crispy rolls.
    Brooke R.

    Rice bowl never disappoints me. I grew up off of authentic chinese food and this place by far matches the authenticity that I am accustomed to. Olivia, the restaurant manager is very sweet and always accommodating. She's the main reason why I still come here and the food as well too. My go-to is the special fried rice with extra beans, sprouts, and vegetable Spring rolls crispy of course. I drive from Missouri City to Come here. That's how you know that this place is really, really good. Period.

    Sebastian C.

    The food is really good, I order 2 dishes off the Indonesian menu. honestly can't spell the dishes name but they made it on Houston chronicle wish one of these dishes. Service is good they help you order food if you have questions and then they keep an eye on you if you need to call them they give you the space for you to eat. The place is a little looks a little run down but don't let that ruin the experience it makes it better. The place is clean.

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    Love the fried rice with extra onion. Always go when in the mood for rice and chicken

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    The food is always amazing and the prices are AMAZING !! I eat here often eat here for lunch

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    Service was quick, lots of menu item choices, the lunch cashew chicken was huge with fried rice

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    Great food and price! A hole in the wall but worth the food! And fast on service!! Highly recommend

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    Hours say they close at 9:30pm but be close at 9. Call in my order twice on two different occasions and when I got there, they was closed.

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    I have never been disappointed with the Egg Foo Young. I've done Shrimp and combination.

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    Very good. I used to live in Indonesia and this food tastes just like it did there! DELICIOUS!

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    I grew up eating here, it will always be a choice. Food is cheap and the people taste is amazing with great portion size

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    Really good cheap food. Can't go wrong with spicy chicken lo mein. They cook it to order so your food is super fresh.

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    Fried rice is crazzzzy food is cheap and it's better than rice box or any place downtown also better than Timmy Chan

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    Spicy chicken, clear noodles with red pepper sauce, and stir fried green beans
    Spicy chicken, clear noodles with red pepper sauce, and stir fried green beans
    Open til 11:00pm on Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat
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    27.5 mi
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    The Rice Box

    3.8
    (1k reviews)
    15.8 mi
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    The counter/bar area
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    4.5
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    15.2 mi
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    The bar
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    Bao was Delicious!
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