Overall, not bad. I definitely did not expect to find decent Asian cuisine in Durango, but was very pleasantly surprised. The menu covers your basic rolls and sashimi, but also includes some really unique options, including Pho and vermicelli noodle bowls. My husband and I ordered separate mains and split a southwestern roll. The roll was great, honestly one of the more unique rolls I've had. It was definitely flavorful and loved the lime undertones. The only complaint was that the roll was a bit uneven if that makes sense. There was very little avocado in the end pieces but a ton in the middle. That said, it was still a very good roll. For our mains, we got the unagi bowl (husband) and the grilled lemongrass beef bowl (me). I loved my bowl! The beef was cooked well and I loved the noodle and spring mix combo, as well as the ginger vinaigrette. It was pretty light and felt healthy, which hit the right notes for me. My husband's bowl looked delicious! I snagged a bite of his unagi, which was marinated in something seriously heavenly. The overall vibe here is very hole-in-the-wall and the space isn't very big. We were seated by the door, which was a bit chilly, but there really wasn't a lot of room to begin with. Service here was excellent. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. Our server kept us updated on when to expect food and really took care of us well. Definitely want to come back and try more of their rolls! There are several others on our list to try. read more

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Currently, there is no indoor dining. I'm not sure if this place ever had that option. If so, then there might be only 1 or 2 seats inside. Luckily we were able to get a spot at their outdoor seating area that was covered by a tent. I had their grilled lemongrass beef vermicelli bowl, and it tasted very authentic. And the portion was also generous. The meat was flavorful and tendered, with a subtle lemongrass flavor. After being on the road for a few days, it was nice to eat something light but also substantial. read more

Great! Their info needs to be updated because there is no more outdoor seating like in the summer so it's just takeout only. I came by 5pm on a Thursday and my food was ready around 5:40pm. They were able to sub rice for veggies at no extra charge. Fresh roll but I original I thought I might have gotten a different roll than what i ordered because halfway through scarfing down my order I realized I couldn't taste the sriracha at all. Either way the ingredients were fresh and the portions were plentiful. read more

Rice Monkeys - Teriyaki chicken, unknown roll (I was supposed to get the southwestern roll) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

This is a super small restaurant. Think galley kitchen. We went on New Year's Day right after 5pm when they opened for the evening, and every table and chair was already filled. The wait staff took our name and number and said they would call when a table became available. Since there was no standing room inside, and it was below freezing and snowing outside, we decided to wait in our car. There were lots of people coming and going from the restaurant the entire time; these were people who were either waiting to get their take out orders, or waiting for a table like we were. It was annoying having people wait inside the narrow aisle of the restaurant because they would inevitably bump into those eating while dodging the wait staff. It was about a 30 minute wait before we were seated near the front door and along the alley window. It was cold! However, we didn't have much choice. The table was designed for singles, with a long wood plank against the window and three stools lining the side. There didn't appear to be a place to hang a coat or hat, but the wide windowsill under the table served as a perfect shelf for placing my folded coat and purse. No surprise it took our waitress time to take our order and deliver our food to our table considering the crowd. However, she was very pleasant, checked on us and refilled our drinks as needed. She was also very quick to process our bill. I was still eating, but my husband was done with his food, standing up, and ready to go. He was not feeling well, so he wanted to go. She saw that, and rushed the bill. The food presentation of the Philly roll, Beef Pho and Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl were all exquisite. There was lots of food, and it was beautifully prepared. I think if I were to come here again, I would order my food to go rather than try to dine in the small space provided. Because of the limited hours, it might be difficult to find a time when the restaurant is actually slow. Despite the cramped quarters and the long wait, the food quality, quantity and price were all worthy of our time. read more

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Excellent, again! Rainbow and Salmon Avacado rolls, Chicken Teriyaki and Miso soup. Loved it!

I was blown away by the quality of food, service and obvious respect for fresh food. This was a place where every dish I ordered and every bite was super delicious. The host/waiter took extra care to offer gluten free soy sauce and menu choices. read more

Tiny place on Main in Durango. I ordered the Unagi bowl, and sat outside under the shade structure, and watched the tourists walk by. They brought my bowl to me, and it was excellent. I will be returning often! read more

Rice Monkeys - Unagi bowl. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Amazing service and really really good food! Dialed in fusion by actual Asians. 5 star quality

This place is always on a wait it seems. Went for the pho and did not disappoint. The beef pho is beef broth, ginger chicken is chicken broth, and Saigon pho is fish broth. I added broccoli to beef pho and it was great! read more

Rice Monkeys - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

SOOOOO GOOOOOD! Best meal I've eaten in a long time. I'm gluten free and dairy free, their menu clearly lists what is available for food intolerances and there are so many options! The fried pork rolls are so good holy moly. Also had a rice bowl and a vermicelli bowl. They were also able to leave out peanuts and onions. I wish we had this restaurant where I live! read more

Omg best asian food ever! Large portions made to order, great tasting fresh food. Very friendly staff, we ate here two days straight it was so good. read more

Just had dinner here at Rice Monkey. I can't say enough about this place! EXCELLENT food, service and atmosphere! My husband ordered the brisket Pho and I, the 'Lime Roll'. He couldn't finish it all as the portion was huge! My lime roll had to be one of the best rolls I've ever eaten anywhere! When your in Durango, this place is a must do! read more

Rice Monkeys - Brisket Beef Pho Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

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Ordered the beef pho, shrimp pho and a chicken rice bowl. The rice bowl tasted good, but the pho I would suggest stay away from it. It is the worst pho I ever tasted. The broth from the beef pho tasted like water with 5 spices and sugar, it is a sweet weird taste. The broth from the shrimp pho even worse, tasted fishy and sweet. They are pricey and disgusting and not edible. Their Pho is not good, and should just take them off from the menu. read more

Service was phenomenal!! Food was delicious. Probably one of the best sushi places I have been to. The seating area is tiny but worth it. read more

Rice Monkeys - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Food good, service great. Not much ambiance but got a cute table out front. Gave extra food bc so busy! That tells you a lot!

A cozy joint with good food. We ordered the beef pho, unagi bowl and lemongrass beef cold noodles/salad and they were all delicious. The staff were very accommodating in separating the greens from the mains for my picky kids. Highly recommended for when you need an asian fix! read more

Rice Monkeys - The lemongrass beef salad noodle thingy - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Wow! Rice Monkeys has wonderful food and kind efficient service. The restaurant is very small but somehow it all works together. If you are looking for excellently prepared food and great service and a change from burgers and/or steaks while in Durango, CO. I highly recommend rice monkeys. Great for lunch or dinner. You'll be glad you did ! read more

It was a bit pricey but it was definitely worth it. The portions are a bit small but very delicious. Service was pretty good as well. The ambiance was nice. My only complaint is that for the price the miso soup should be free like other places. read more

This place never disappoints. Staff is excellent and attentive. Sushi is the best in Durango in my opinion, east by southwest is a second favorite. Outdoor seating is very clean and nice. Sushi pictures is lava roll, crunchy salmon roll, and dragon roll. Yummy, will be reoccurring customer for long time! read more

Rice Monkeys - Lava, Crunchy Salmon Roll, Dragon Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Service here was amazing. Our server greeted us right away and then continuously checked up on us making sure we were okay. We ordered a variety of their sushi roles and everything came out great! read more

Food was fresh and delicious. Service was great AND they were playing New Orleans music which made this NOLA transplant very happy! Keep up the great work, Rice Monkeys! read more

Rice Monkeys - Japanese soda gets a smile every time. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Decided to try Sushi after a long time. This restaurant had good set of reviews and offered Veggie dishes. So went with it. Our group ordered Veggie avocado sushi, Veggie vermicelli bowl and Chicken teriyaki bowl. All these dishes were awesome. What was so great about it? Simply the taste. The ingredients were similar to that of any other Japanese restaurant. But the taste and presentation was really good. There are no tables for larger parties (more than four). Something to keep in mind, if yours is a large group. Of course, you can always split into multiple tables. I would give more than five stars, if I can. read more

Really odd experience of being told dogs were not allowed in their outdoor seating area. Never encountered that but I respected it. Told them my family could eat there and I'll leave to which the guy agreed. Unfortunately my family felt very unwelcomed for the rest of their meal, feeling like the guy was trying to get rid of them as quickly as possible. I've never reviewed poorly for service as I understand the pressure but this experience felt especially bad :( And I really hate to be this guy but err... the chicken teriyaki was a solid 4 stars though read more

Lime twist. Do it. This is related to pop sushi but it's not at all the same atmosphere and a different menu I assume due to limitations on the kitchen. It's best for take out sushi unless you are eating alone or with two people max. But the food quality is comparable and always good service despite the tiny area and limited capacity. read more

Try Rice Monkeys! So happy to have found this place. Not a lot of seating, but well worth the wait! I ordered miso soup (delish), and the bbq pork rice bowl. The rice bowl was packed with fresh veggies, fresh basil, and the bbq pork was delicious! My friend had the avocado asparagus rolls- she polished those off. Service was great- food is fresh- and delicious. What a gem here in Durango! read more

Rice Monkeys - BBQ pork rice bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

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So this place is in my opinion a great for take-out. The restaurant is very small, smaller then you could imagine. If you do find an open chair, you will see most of thier business is take-out. The food here is great. Asian style dishes including rice bowls, pho soup, sushi and noodle dishes. The Pho is what I enjoy eating here the broth is flavorful and variety of ingredients are fresh. I also adore the super crispy egg rolls which are different from anywhere else in town. Totally worth a try. read more

Rice Monkeys - Chicken teriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

We were visiting from out of town, there was 8 of us. We were happy that they had outdoor seating even though it was hot outside. We started with apps, the spring rolls were so fresh, and crispy, the shrimp was plump and delicious, it comes with an amazing peanut sauce. We ordered the pork egg rolls which were so crispy,bubbly, and crunchy. They are served with a sweet lightly spiced, tangy sauce. They disappeared fast. Several sushi rolls were ordered, non were disappointing, all were fresh in taste and smell. We also ordered PHO, I know PHO on a hot day?? It actually cooled us off after sweating from all the spicy chile we put in it. Overall we had a wonderful experience, service was good, waters were filled and our waiter was patient with so many of us. read more

We sat outside on a beautiful evening and had a delicious poke bowl with salmon. I overate because it was so delicious! The server was great too! read more

Small place - I think seats maybe 18 peeps. Lots of rolls that seemed to be enormous. We opted for salmon sashimi and salmon poke bowl - both were filling and good quality, washed down with some hot sake, it was a cold night. Ben, the server was attentive and professional. They seemed to be doing a robust take out service. read more

Driving by Durango for quick stop. The name of the restaurant first caught my eyes and we were super glad we stopped here. Friend ordered beef vermicelli and I ordered chicken teriyaki rice bowl. Both are great and flavorful! Although between the two I think the beef vermicelli is better. We are just amazed it's not overcooked! That's hard to come by this day and age. read more

Rice Monkeys - Chicken teriyaki rice bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Pretty good very filling will probably need a box after service was good and the people were nice

It's probably the best food of its kind in town. It's a little more friendly on the pocket book than some other spots. We love the noodle pork bowl, pork rolls, pho and sushi rolls here. The pork rolls are unique in that that are done in a rice warp versus a traditional eggroll wrapper and they are now my favorite. read more

The sushi rolls were good for the most part. However, eating there for the first time and pulling plastic wrap out of my mouth and food was not a great experience. Please be very careful when eating here because you can easily consume plastic wrap since they leave it in the food. I got the dynamite roll with unagi, avocado roll, and the mango roll. The only one filled with plastic wrap was the dynamite roll. read more

Rice Monkeys - Plastic wrap - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Loved the food and the ambiance. Feels like a Tokyo style hole in the wall restaurant that serves great food. They were quite busy when we went but that didnt affect the service or food quality. The pho i had was quite good - although I would have preferred it to be a bit more spicy. read more

Rice Monkeys - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Not many places in Durango have Pho and I get their beef Pho once a week almost. It's delicious.

Pretty good sushi and service was good. They are very quick and price is reasonable for the area. Small restaurant tho feels a bit cramped.

Usually I wait a little while to write a review but for this place I literally couldn't wait. I am in town on a business trip and found this this place tonight after the gym on yelp and boy I am happy I did. This is some of the freshest and most delicious sushi I have had in months. I got the Tekka Maki (cilantro!!!) and the standard rainbow roll (which had real Kani (crab)) and I am embarrassed at how quickly I inhaled both rolls all by my lonesome. I am kinda glad I don't live in Durango because this place would take ALL. MY. MONEY. P.s. parking sucks. Heads up. read more

Small, intimate space with friendly staff and great food. Try the pork rolls (divine in taste and uber-crispy texture) and the southwestern roll (the razor thin lemon slices give it this great citrusy finish). Friendly place to chat up your neighbors and enjoy some great food. read more

A pleasant surprise to have sushi taste pretty good locked away in the mountains. I can only speak for pick up order so no review for dine in. We ordered the flaming dragon, lickity split, crunchy mango, rainbow, seaweed salad and pork summer rolls. We didn't get too many fresh fish but still the order was tasty and pretty hefty in size. Would recommend if you're craving sushi, in the area, and want a quick order. The dine in area is a bit small from appearance with the addition of the outdoor area though should be great for summertime. Still would recommend. read more

The Chicken Ginger Pho and the Beef Pho were delicious. The staff and service were top notch. A great place!! Thanks for a fantastic meal!! :) read more