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    Rice N Roll Bistro

    4.5 (523 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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

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    Christian V.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside and outside were very cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The workers their are very attentive to their customers. The edamame and sampler was enough for 2 people on date or hanging out.

    Pad Thai and beef fried rice to-go
    Michelle E.

    Rice N Roll has been hit or miss for me lately. I recently ordered Chicken Pad Thai and Beef fried rice and I really did not like the beef, it was chewy and I didn't eat it.

    Carly S.

    I highly recommend the lunch special at rice n roll! For $15 you can pick two rolls from a select list and pick a soup or salad starter. Everything tasted so fresh and delicious. Our server was quick and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I also appreciated the murals that were new from the last time I visited.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Ahmed H.

    One of my top 5 favorite restaurants in Milwaukee, with a fusion of Asian flavors: Thai, Japanese, etc. my go-to dish is the Duck Curry, and the Green salad is an great compliment because the Ginger dressing is sublime. On the weekends, they had a great sashimi platter, as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is cute and I love the paintings around the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Always packed, so get there early at 4:30pm when they open.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Clumsy Bueno (top). Shrimp Tempura (bottom)
    Emma F.

    Rice N Roll is our favorite sushi spot in Milwaukee so far. Every roll was a hit! My favorite was probably the shrimp tempura (lame I know) but it was so flavorful and the eel sauce on it was perfect. David's favorite was the Dragon followed by the Clumsy Bueno. His least favorite was the crunchy California because he wasn't the biggest fan of how the outside was warm and inside was a little mushy. However, I really enjoyed it!! Overall, we really enjoyed Rice N Roll and will definitely be back the next time we are craving sushi! We left completely stuffed.

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    Faith B.

    My friend and I decided to try Rice N Roll for a recent lunch outing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is fairly small, but they do offer outdoor seating in the summer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was attentive. I think our server was in training or training someone else, but it didn't affect anything. We'd eaten at Kin by Rice N Roll in the past and really enjoyed the food. Rice N Roll to me was not quite as good or as on point. My salad was served in a small, high bowl and it was really hard to eat. The cucumber slices in it were enormous and with no knife, awkward. My sushi was good overall, but my futomaki roll wasn't rolled tight enough, which made it fall apart and again, hard to eat. My friend enjoyed her bento box, which she had with chicken pad thai. The amount of food was generous and she even had leftovers. I will certainly be back to try the main menu.

    Bento Box Lunch Special 8 pc California Roll Teriyaki Chicken with white rice and salad
    Melanie S.

    The teriyaki chicken is always so fulfilling with the vegetables and rice. The eggrolls were tasty too. Perfect crunch and the center was not mushy. I loveddddd the edamame. I was my first time having it and I will eat it for the rest of my life. It tastes like a french fry with all the salt but it's a fresh pop of green. I might even try the spicy version next time. The server brought full water cups at the beginning and left us the water so we could pour it ourselves. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music made me feel like going to the club hangover a Saturday morning LOL[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Mango Sticky rice with coconut ice cream
    Rebecca W.

    Have enjoyed everything I have tried here! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is a little smaller on the inside but well worth any wait.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Employees are friendly and food is delicious!

    Mike P.

    Not only is the interesting melding of Japanese and Thai cuisine done MOST EXCELLENTLY [[HIGHLIGHT]]the room is modern, clean and well appointed[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The service is also friendly and efficient. We've been enjoying eating here for 10 years and it's been amazing every single time.

    Pad Thai
    Nic D.

    Ordered a variety of food with some friends for takeaway. I cannot speak to the establishment itself, but the carry out process was smooth and quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is on the smaller side and was a bit crowded when we picked up our food on a week night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are a couple tables outside when the weather is nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered pad Thai, a green salad with ginger dressing, a classy Cali roll, mantou, rice and roll dumplings, pad see eiw, and green curry. A small feast. The pad Thai was disappointing and the classy Cali roll was mediocre, but everything else was delicious! We all thought the curry was interesting and we couldn't get enough, the mantou and dumplings were large servings and so tasty.

    Sushi
    Paul O.

    Absolutely fantastic, not just Sushi, but so much more than that, service, wait time and letting us lounge and relax and not feel rushed, can't wait to come back!

    Edamame
    Sabrina J.

    This place was incredible! The restaurant was small with limited seating, which I did read from other yelp reviews, so we arrived right as they opened and were able to sit down immediately. Within 20-30 minutes, the rest of the tables were filled on a Saturday night. We ordered edamame and the Flaming Tuna Crispy Rice appetizer. The Crispy rice is a fried block of rice with tuna and different sauces on top. The flavors were so delicious! Definitely recommend for something a little different. We also ordered 4 rolls - a spicy salmon, the Munchie Munchie, the Sexy Summer, and the Awesome roll. Everything was great. Not surprisingly, the spicy salmon was our least favorite, but it was also the most basic. I love it when sushi melds different flavors together and this restaurant really nailed it. I would definitely go back here!

    Crab Rangoon at the top, California and Boston roll
    Tatiana R.

    Great lunch special which was $14. I opted for the BYO Sushi. I started with the miso soup. Then I had the California and Boston roll. Our server and hostess were nice. I went on. Friday afternoon and it was the perfect time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Rice N' Roll is small and has limited seating, therefore keep in mind when you're deciding to visit![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Top sushi in Milwaukee. Milwaukee roll was a hit with the whole group. Will be back!

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    Cozy atmosphere! Great service! Delicious food!! Easy access by bus! We enjoyed the 27 piece sushi board. It was so good and fresh!

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    Ask the Community - Rice N Roll Bistro

    I use a walker. Is there handicap parking nearby?

    Yes

    Is the green tea creme Brulee still being served? I don't see it on the dessert menu on the website.

    Hi Kay, We no longer have Creme Brulee in the menu.… 

    Is it a kid friendly restaurant? I have a 2 year old who would need a high chair..

    We have highchair available and also some menu items that customers always order for their kids. You are very welcome.… 

    Are Saturday night reservations encouraged?

    Hi Olivia, We offer beer, wine and sake.… 

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    4.6
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    I'll start with the food is amazing. 5 stars. We've been there a couple times and it's consistent…read moreand delicious. Our server this last time on the other hand was terrible. Not the elevated experience you would expect from this type of restaurant. We also had a bday we were celebrating and there was no acknowledgment. We had one menu from the bar. We finally had to ask for more and her whole demeanor was I don't care to be here and hate being a server. Which made our experience not as enjoyable. Didn't want to leave a tip at all. You can do better Room Service. Even though food is great , it left a sour taste in my mouth to not want to go back :(

    Three words: Royal Flower Dumplings…read more This dish was the star of our dinner. Filled with a peanut sauce, the dumplings were peanut buttery and delicious. They taste as good as they look (and that's saying something--they're pretty!). Came here for a special occasion dinner and the atmosphere absolutely suited the occasion. It's chic, modern, and stylish. Their specialty cocktail menu didn't have anything that tempted me so I went with my standard Manhattan. It was pitch perfect. In addition to the royal flower dumplings for our starter, we also enjoyed an order of their crab rangoon, which were also elevated and delightful. For my main, i got the Room Service pad thai which was everything you want pad thai to be. For a dessert, my dining companion and I shared some sort of mango dessert that was seriously out of this world--not too sweet, with a full fresh mango. Service was adequate (not the best but not the worst) and the prices are high but with the inventive menu and elevated atmosphere, to be expected. Get to it!

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    Ok, so, I kinda loved my experience at Lucky Ginger from beginning to end…read more Myself and my dining companion dropped by without reservations and were able to get a spot at the bar. That said, I'd likely get reservations were I to stop by again. They're a bustling little spot and saw several groups who weren't able to get a table without reservations while we were there. Where we sat at the bar, we were able to see the kitchen and our food (and others) begin prepared which was fun to see (and also nice from a transparency standpoint). Let me tell you--they are hustling in that kitchen! I began with a berry smash whiskey cocktail which was refreshing and fantastic. For my dinner, I got the bbq salmon which came with a salad to start and rice and asparagus on the side. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The only small note I had was I would have loved more asparagus but honestly, I could probably ask for a side of that next time to amp up the veggies. The service was lovely and the prices were reasonable. Get to it!

    Absolutely awful service. We came in at around 5:30pm, and the place barely had anyone there. We…read moresaid we didn't have a reservation, so they said we had to sit at the bar. So, we did. But luckily my husband quickly checked well before we were served and saw there were reservations available online, so he booked us one on the spot. We were then given two excuses, one by the bartender and a different one by the host as to why they couldn't honor the reservation: (1) there were no tables available for us (note the place was half empty, but we supposed maybe there were lots of reservations coming later--nope, the place was still half full by the time we left); (2) we had to make the reservations 30-40 minutes in advance and we didn't do that so even though we did have a reservation, they couldn't honor it because we made it too soon to the reservation time (WOW--complete BS). We were peeved but decided we should just enjoy our dinner. BUT as we were finishing up, about 5 couples came in WITHOUT a reservation and both the host and the bartender gave each couple the option to either sit at the bar or at a table. When I confronted the bartender about it, she claimed "they weren't supposed to do that." WHAT?! She literally just offered a couple a table without a reservation. What do you mean?! It was insulting. Anyway, we will absolutely NEVER come back here. The tip we left was solely for the kitchen staff who were hard at work and doing an honest job. Bartender and hosts are discriminatory and awful. Do NOT recommend if you are looking to be treated with respect. Would give zero stars if that were an option.

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    5.0
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    Delicious food and great service! Restaurant was formerly a bar, and I felt it was clean and…read morewell-kept. The server told me they opened a year ago. For appetizers, we ordered a Fresh Speing Roll, Crab Rangoon (made with imitation crab, as stated on their menu), and a special Crispy Roll, which I would describe as Nam Khao in roll form, still served with Romaine lettuce wraps. All were very good, and we would order them again. The spring roll had a ham stick in it, which was different than any other spring roll I've had. For entrees, we ordered the Pad Thai with chicken and the Pho with Oxtail, which was also a Sunday special. The Pad Thai was slightly sweet, and they used pho noodles for it. The Pho broth was among the most rich and flavorful I've ever had, and the oxtails were among the most tender and delicious I've ever had! The pho also had meatballs and steak in it. The menu is mostly Southeast Asian, and seems to accommodate all tastes. I would dine there again, and I recommend it!

    This family run restaurant has creative, delicious food and an easy atmosphere. I tried the Nam…read moreKhao, a crunchy rice dish with ham, cilantro, ginger and lots of other seasonings. The cooks paid attention to the small details, the food plating was beautifully done and everything tasted great. The glass noodle salad was refreshing and tasted amazing. If you appreciate a strong drink order a Lychee Bomb I will definitely be returning to try other entrees like the fusion smash burger..

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    DanDan

    3.8
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    I had an incredible time at DanDan. Granted, it was because of my Chase CC that we got a prime time…read morereservation and the meal was essentially free due to Open Table credit, but honestly, we were so happy with our experience. I completely agree that this isn't authentic chinese food, but approachable fusion that tries to keep it truthful to the flavors and presentation. The highlight of the meal was the peking duck, which they only have about 2 orders of a night. We snagged it immediately when we sat down and it can easily feed 4 people with the sides. The duck was juicy and cut into thick pieces, so it was more of a steak rather than a bao style that I am used to. Nevertheless, it was delicious and even warmed up well the next day. The green onion wraps were...strange in my opinion. They fell apart easily and didn't have the best flavor that complemented the duck. Overall, I would come back for the duck itself, but everything else was average or extra salty. Service was great and the staff are very attentive. Happy eating!

    Came for dinner to use my Chase Sapphire dining benefit at Dan Dan in the Historic Third Ward…read more Here's my honest take. The vibe: It was packed at 7:15 PM on a Sunday, and they held firmly to our reservation time--which is understandable given the crowd. We took a nice stroll while waiting, so no harm done. Once seated, the service was excellent--attentive, prompt, and professional. The food: This is clearly high-end Americanized Chinese food, not authentic regional cuisine. If you go in expecting that, you'll have a better experience. The menu reads like a "greatest hits" collection--familiar dishes done with nicer ingredients and presentation. What worked well: Smashed Cucumber - A strong start. The cilantro and bean sprouts were exceptionally fresh, and the peanut finish added nice depth, though the sauce leaned a bit salty for my taste. Service and atmosphere - polished and efficient. What fell short for me: Wonton Soup - The wrappers were thicker than I prefer; I like a more delicate, translucent skin. The leek-based broth was pleasant, though. Salt & Pepper Cod - The seasoning was good, but the cod pieces were too thick, so the center remained bland. Halving the thickness would improve the texture. Mongolian Beef - Tender meat, but I wanted thicker cuts and larger onion pieces for more bite. It leaned a bit soggy for my preference. Rice Cake with Pork Belly - Pork belly was well-executed, but too many rice cakes overwhelmed the dish. The flavor leaned Korean (almost kimchi-like), which felt like a departure from the rest of the menu. Beef Chow Fun - Felt repetitive, using the same thin-sliced beef and bean sprouts as other dishes. I'd prefer charred broad rice noodlesthat are thin. These rice sticks were wide and thick,so like the cod, the center of the rice sticks were bland. I also preferred more eggs in this dish for variety. The overall pattern: Many dishes share similar ingredients and sauce profiles, which makes sense for a busy kitchen but does reduce variety across the meal. Bottom line: If you're looking for authentic, nuanced Chinese cooking, this probably isn't your spot. But if you want a polished, upscale version of familiar Chinese-American favorites in a great location, with reliable service, Dan Dan delivers that well. I personally wouldn't return, but I can see why it's popular--especially for the crowd that wants comfort food in a nicer setting.

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    4.3
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    **This review is for their vendor spot in 3rd Street Market Hall. Was craving sushi recently and…read moredelighted that they have a location there! I went with the classic California roll (crab and avo), and the spicy salmon. Love that you can add toppings so I included spicy mayo and crispy onions pieces. The order was ready in a flash and I thoroughly enjoyed!!

    It was ok... but I've also had great Ramen in Los Angeles. So I may be biased! So the concept and…read moreambiance of the restaurant are pretty cool. The front wall opens like a garage. Though, on a very hot day with hot ramen (though they also do sushi) the front should be shut. As for the Ramen. Some stuff worked and some didn't. The egg was delicious, soft boiled perfectly with jammy yolks and had great soy sauce flavor. The noodles were not over cooked and the meat was tender and flavorful. However, both mine and my husbands broth (I had the black garlic he had the pork) were not so great. Almost a metallic taste to them. Also, almost no vegetables in the Ramen. I was pretty disappointed. Mine only had green onions in it. The tempura was also kinda soggy. Some piece were crispy but on the broccoli and sweet potato, they were soggy. The server was great. They were very attentive. We did not complain about the food because we were hot and just wanted to hurry up instead of waiting longer. Also, they need to fix some of their tables that are very wobbly!

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    4.6
    (63 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    What can I say about Todd? I love their wings, tenders, rice cakes AND their katsu. It hits all the…read moreflavor and texture profiles I usually want and they are really quick about cooking the food to order. The staff is always very nice and if they are busy for some reason, they even have kiosks to order from as well. I'm Korean and love me some Korean fried chicken wings, but going here means I do not have to make them, make a mess in my kitchen, or have to spend time prepping everything beforehand. Yes, I know these are Karaage but they are very similar. I usually get the boneless wings just because I am weird and do not like having sticky fingers when I am eating, so these I can eat with a fork. The crispiness is always spot-on and I love that they give you just enough sauce to give everything a good coat and flavor but not too much that the chicken is drowning. I also really love the rice cakes that they add into the tenders and wings, it's like a nice little chewy treat to go with everything. Their fries are a LOT of fries! My wife and I have learned we can share one order of them. They have a bunch of varieties of seasonings you can add to the fries but I tend to get mine plain and just eat it with ketchup. I love coming here and their little outdoor patio is great when I want to bring my pup or just enjoy the nice fresh air as we eat our meal.

    We love this spot! The food is always fried to perfection and crispy. The staff are always kind and…read morethe little restaurant always has great music playing. This time we noticed they had a covered/heated patio seating area which was great for the chilly day but we got two barstools inside. We originally found this spot when looking for yummy fries but ended up finding a new bay view fave! Looking forward to returning!

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