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    Rice Restaurant

    3.8 (186 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Chinese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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

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    Chicken and broccoli
    Sherry J.

    Definitely not one of our better visits, and not because of the food or service. The woman behind the bar never stopped loudly talking to a man sitting at the bar from the time we arrived at 6:45 pm until we left at 8:15 pm. It was so obnoxious and annoying, and it was NON-STOP. We couldn't hear our own conversation but heard everything about hers. And since she works there, I doubt we would ever return. That is how annoying it was. We have several sushi places we enjoy and they are all QUIET. Our server was wonderful and the food was enjoyable but we will only remember that woman who never stopped talking for 1.5 hours.

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    Kathy T.

    Service was good. The ambiance was not as classy as the photos. The seats were very hard. We found some chairs in the corner with some cushions. "This was actually pretty terrible. It exceeded my expectations of how terrible it was," was my husband's exact words. The scallop lollipop had a lot of sand inside. My son would not even eat the stir fry udon. It was sweet and charred. I felt so embarrassed to pick this restaurant for my dad's 70th birthday. The Kowloon roll, there was no sign of soft shell crab and the crab meat was so dry. The only thing decent was the hot and sour soup and edamame. Never coming back. Not worth the drive.

    House Salad with Ginger dressing
    Kit C.

    This place is kind of a hidden gem. It's not very noticeable if you driving around to look for a place to eat. I hope they will improve on that. The dining room is spacious and very comfortable. Food was above average. The hot and sour soup was nice and hot (both temp and spiciness) and not too thick. My wife ordered the Pad Thai lunch and I ordered Lo Mein lunch with shrimps. The noodles are stir fried just right, al dente, and nicely seasoned. The only comment I have is the Pad Thai is too heavy in ketchup. We also ordered a 3 sushi roll combo and they were very nice too. Our waitress, Lidia, was very friendly and attentive. I'd recommend this restaurant. We'll be back.

    Vegetable Tempura Roll - Sweet Potato Roll
    Lilly B.

    I'm so happy that Rice is finally opened fully and back to normal! I called to order out and the staff was super friendly and helpful. My takeout was also ready in 15 minutes! I tried a few new special rolls that were really tasty! The Shrimp Lovers roll was filled with shrimp on the inside and outside making it a true shrimp lovers roll. The Riverside Roll was a mix of scallop, avocado, spicy shrimp, and topped with jalapeño and crunch on top. It was little spicy which was absolutely welcomed! The veggie tempura and sweet potato were very similar but both delicious!

    Miso Soup
    Nancy T.

    I love this place! The food and the service the atmosphere all great! I've been here a few times for take out but decided to treat myself for dinner. Takeout has always been hot and ready good portion delicious fresh sushi! I love the tempura combo it's my go to order. They have a great sushi menu and hot food as well. Service was fast and friendly! Inside is very nice open clean and I love the lights they have beautiful little crystals on a string hanging down. It's family friendly and romantic and casual. Can't wait to bring my husband for a sushi date!

    Fruit Tango Special Roll
    Shayla M.

    If you are a sushi fan, you should definitely check out Rice restaurant. Although they were only open for take out the service was still great! I opted for a bento box and some sushi rolls for lunch. I decided to try the Firework Roll out. The roll was pretty tasty, but I'm sure would have been better if it was not placed in a to go container. The container took away the tempura factor from the roll and the roll just lost its crunch factor. I'll be taking tempura options into consideration for future orders. If you are up for a fruity roll the Fruit Tango roll is amazing! This roll has a fried banana and mango inside and topped with fresh strawberries. The bento box was very fulfilling and came with soup and a salad. No complaints with the bento box and had plenty enough leftover to eat for dinner. Overall I enjoyed my take out experience at Rice and would definitely return.

    Pepper Steak and rice.
    Teresa R.

    The food was very good as usual. The staff is very pleasant and the atmosphere is very peaceful And quiet

    Ashita P.

    Rice Newark, Delaware Food: Crunchy Tiger Roll - not recommend. Chicken with Jing Jiang Sauce Steak Teriyaki (Hot and Sour Soup/ Green Salad) - get the sauce on the side. Drinks: N/A Overall Rating: 3.4/5 Family Friendly: Yes Recommended: Meh. The restaurant itself was very pretty, but the food was just okay. Forgot to take a picture of the sushi.

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    Excellent food, wonderful service (Lydia is outstanding), and the ambience is relaxing and interesting.

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    Excellent food and service! Very clean too. So many take out orders - it was crazy!!! Would definitely go back!!

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    I love this hidden gem. Food and customer service is amazing. Everything is always fresh and prompt service.

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    Ask the Community - Rice Restaurant

    Do they do takeout?

    Yes they have takeout

    Is there a kids menu?

    Not that I can recall BUT i went with my one year old and they made the sushi smaller for her to pick up and eat it and are willing to accommodate for smaller bits and taste. Very kid friendly!!

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