Rice Roll Express is one of the best deals in SF - the rice rolls (cheung fun) are made to order, and are quite a bit tastier than what you'd get for 2-3X the price at a fancy dimsum place. Because they're made to order, the rice noodles are exceptionally light and airy - not gummy or mushy at all. I've had the shrimp feast (shrimp and egg) and house special (pork, cha siu, beef, and egg) rolls and they are fantastic. Be sure to add a free vegetable to your roll, scallions or cilantro work very well) and douse it all with soy sauce before eating. A cup of warm soy milk makes for a nice accompaniment. Wait time is approximately 10 minutes and they are cash only. read more

Rice Roll Express - Rice Roll Special - beef, pork, bbq pork, and egg, with scallions - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food - ordered the #1 rice roll express special and added lettuce. overall not bad, rice roll was pretty soft. overall flavor wasn't incredibly amazing, but still good. Service - quick and easy. order at the front and order was out in less than ten mins Ambiance - cute spot with ample seating for groups and lots of individual seating. clean read more

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I randomly stumbled across this spot while waiting for the bus. It's a hidden gem in china town!!! It's extremely affordable, so so fresh, and you know it's good as all the locals were eating there. Service was extremely quick and we ended up getting ours to go and eating in the park! They even give you all the sauces to go as well. Pro tip: make sure to add a vegetable into your rice roll! The scallions were delicious in the shrimp roll! read more

Rice Roll Express - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

tldr serving up fresh paper thin rice rolls and classic cantonese dishes at a good price with cash or venmo/zelle payment tried the bbq rice rolls and it was some of the best i've had before - it was really thin and they had several types of sauces for it which is great! jalapeño, chili oil, sweet hoisin-y, sriracha, regular soy sauce, and peanut sauce. you can also customize your protein! order came out relatively fast also ordered a fresh hot soy milk that wasn't too sweet and perfect on a cold summer day service was friendly fast casual and they had a lot of seating overall it's a great spot for rice rolls and seems like a locals favorite! food 5/5 service 4/5 ambiance 4/5 value 5/5 read more

Rice Roll Express - soy milk - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Rice Roll Express opened where Little Paris was. Haven't been here in years. A fam. member picked up take out for me. RRE Specializes in traditional steam rice rolls. all orders made by hand upon receipt of order. Wait usually 10 minutes. Offerings: Steamed rice rolls, extra toppings, congees, soup, soy bean milk. Slurps: Rice Roll Special (9.21) -texture of rice roll velvety, silky smooth with a fluid melt in mouth essence. Unlike firm texture at present day dim sum houses. -fillings were a mix of beef shreds, pork meats, cha shu, green onions, & scrambled eggs. Carmelized Cha shu tender, tasted slightly sweet. Eggs velvety. Other meat's felt mushy, lacked definitive juiciness & flavas. -major flavoring from artisan soy sauce of bold sweetness & notes of saltiness. 4 stars rice rolls traveled well. Didn't eat right away. Didn't steam or reheat. Just allowed it to reach root temperature. Best to eat ASAP. Note: worked in a dim sum store with a stonemill rice grinder to create rice water from rice. Hand operated? *can use this fact on my resume if i seek a political office... read more

Rice Roll Express - Special Rice Roll (9.21) - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

probably one of the best rice rolls in sf! I love how soft the rolls are and all the different sauces they offer (sweet sauce, peanut sauce, soy sauce, chilli crisp, etc.), and the prices are so affordable :") we shared the special ($9.21) and shrimp ($6.91) with scallions (free topping) and enjoyed them both! read more

Rice Roll Express - special rolls, shrimp rolls - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It's so cold in here that you could see your own breath when you exhale. Your order at the counter and then find a place to sit. They had some condiments at the front and a bottle of their special soy sauce at the tables. I got the shrimp special rice roll and I would say that based on the food alone, I would've rated them a 5/5. The rice rolls were nice and thin, complemented by the creaminess of the egg. I liked that they had dried shrimps and actual shrimp pieces in their for an added touch of umami and texture contrast. I'd come back if I was in the area early in the morning! read more

Food was delicious and made to order! Service was fast! And it was a clean and nice restaurant. read more

Rice Roll Express - T6 chili wontons and beef rice noodles - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Rice Roll Express has all the signs of being a Chinatown gem: small menu (they quite literally only sell rice rolls and a couple sides), zero consideration for ambiance (all their food is served on paper plates), and cash / Venmo only joint. And honestly, they deliver! Everything is made to order, so I'd expect to wait at least 5 - 10 minutes even if no one's ahead of you. It is pretty casual and you order at the counter, collect your food when it's ready, and bus your own table. No public bathroom from what I could tell and honestly, super convenient that they accept Venmo for those of us who don't consistently carry cash. Rice Roll Special (5/5): Definitely top 2 if not some of the best rice rolls I've had. Because they're made fresh, they are perfectly tender and not gummy at all. Fillings are generous and the ground meat inside is seasoned perfectly while being melt in your mouth soft. Loved the variety of sauce options that were provided and will definitely be back if I'm in the area. read more

Rice Roll Express - Rice Roll Special - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tried their #1 and #6. Very silky and its the first time I am trying cheung fun with egg infused in there. I thought it was definitely pricey comparatively to other shops. But this place specializes in that. So its good. I would want to try the sesame soup and soy milk next time. They also have sauce that makes it nostalgic like good old hong kong street food! Nom! read more

Rice Roll Express - #1 - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Pretty blown away. I've been living on the east coast too long. This is the quality I'm talking about. Ordered delivery. Extremely happy I did. I'm not a thin noodle person but this place put me on! read more

Rice Roll Express - Wonton noodle. Pork shrimp roe - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Excellent food. You don't come here for either the service or ambiance. This is a rather basic restaurant -- you order at the counter and then try to find a space to eat in a rather tight place with limited chairs. But what they do, they do really well, which is to make outstanding rice rolls. The rice rolls were fantastic as was their wonton soup. I really liked the quality of their noodles as well. read more

New rice roll restaurant at china town. The menu is simple. When we stop by, they didn't accept credit card yet. Only cash or zelle/venmo if I am not mistaken. You order at cashier. We ordered shrimp and roe wonton noodle in chili oil and special rice noodle. It came with paper plate and plastic container. The highlight of our order is the rice roll. The rice roll was so thin and very nice. The wonton and noodle is also good. Interestingly when we asked for a bit of soup for noodle, they don't know what to do and ended up asking us to pay one dollar. Will comeback again to try something else. read more

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Ever heard of a rice roll? Me neither but they are a great snack to have while walking around hilly SF. Rice Roll Express really hits the spot. Letting you customize your rolls basically any way you want at a price point that is somehow still under $10. Rice Roll Express is speedy and delicious, their service is quick and helpful and it also takes credit card which is sometimes a little hard to find in the city. Definitely good for anyone who wants a quick authentic bite without breaking the bank in a fast casual place that knows what it is. read more

Rice Roll Express - Rice roll - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We were in Chinatown this past Sunday 5/17/26 and decided to try this place. We ordered a BBQ pork rice roll, a shrimp rice roll, and a bowl of beef stew and wonton soup noodles. This is a cash only place so make sure you have cash, and you place your order with the cashier before you find a table and wait for your number to be called. The rice rolls were good but they gave us a beef rice roll instead of a BBQ pork rice roll. We were in a hurry to an appointment so we didn't want to bring it back to the counter for an exchange when we realized it was beef instead of BBQ pork inside one of the orders. The beef stew and wonton soup noodles was just average, since the beef stew was not very tender so I recommend just ordering the rice rolls. read more

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Stopped by for lunch. They have a relatively large menu with items beyond rice rolls, like noodle soups, black sesame paste dessert, and more. We got the shrimp special and brisket noodle soup. Both were ready quickly and came out fresh and hot. Our meal was $20 and definitely enough food for 2 people. They have a self serve sauce bar at the front where you pick up your food. Interior was spacious with tons of seating and seemed pretty clean/modern. read more

Rice Roll Express - Brisket noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

First time here and food was great! We got there before it got packed! So we waited less than 10mins and got our order. We ordered two Rice Roll Special and we can choose 1 vegetables to add on and we added cilantro on both! We also ordered one beef rice roll with corn for our daughter. The beef was pretty tender so it's good! When you go picked up the food on the counter, there are some condiments there to add on for free. I sprinkled sesame on top and chili and sesame paste on the side. For drinks we got one soy milk and one herbal soy milk. Personally I like the herbal one more. And lastly getting the black sesame soup for dessert was a must! It came with a big cup and didn't taste as sweet! It was a good meal! Next time I would try the pork liver rice roll. This wasn't on the main menu. I saw the flyer on the bottom of the counter. Inside was pretty clean and roomy and luckily we were able to take the baby high chair for our daughter to use! Even though it will get pack here and there, a lot of people would eat and leave quick, so don't worry too much about no where to sit! read more

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special rice roll express special - exactly $10 after tax; i paid in cash. there's not that much seating, especially on a saturday at 1030am, but people eat fast and leave so you just wait a little bit and then can share a table. the noodles were very thin and delicious, not like the ones i normally get at dim sum. plenty of meat, multiple types in fact, and one free veggie inside as well. definitely very good snack, but want to try some other items next time like their wonton read more

Rice Roll Express - special rice roll express special - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was amazing and fresh, the special soy sauce was really good too with a bunch of other topping options for you. It did take a little long to get our food but it was a really busy Sunday morning after the SF marathon so can't fault them for that. Small place so it was hard to find a place to sit but the turn over rate of people is reasonably fast. read more

Rice Roll Express - Special and beef - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

honestly one of the few and best rice rolls i've had in the US. finally a place to meet my expectations!! their rice rolls are thin and so so delicious, i love that you can pick a topping to add so i decided to try bean sprouts and it was good! love the extra crunchy texture. i also loved that they let you add sauces at the pick up counter. the more secret soy sauce for me the better, that's how i like mine! and my bf on the other hand, loved that they also provide peanut sauce. overall, definitely stop by this place if you're in the area! it's also walking distance from union square, so convenient and not far at all! read more

Rice Roll Express - sauce station - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Quick Summary: - Located in Chinatown - Payment method: cash, venmo, or zelle - Beautifully thin rice noodle - Prices that make the wallet happy - Content portion for lunch Sauce tip: One soy sauce packet is good for 2 trays of rice roll dishes I saw this restaurant in a social media video, and I was ecstatic: rice rolls! Rice rolls has been a dish I became a fan of and if possible would like to try from any restaurant. I was happy to discover from the video that this was located in San Francisco. Decided to have it for lunch, I went there soon after the clock struck noon. Similar to most Chinatown places, walking there is the best and the faster method than driving via car. The restaurant is sandwiched between many restaurants, and inside it is very spacious. There are tables and chairs for many to sit and eat. At the far end of the restaurant is the ordering counter. The menu is one panel and most of it was rice rolls and the other half are appetizers such as wonton in chili oil and congee. Ordering is simple for the rice rolls: choose a rice roll with a protein, and it will come with a complimentary option to add a vegetable. You can request more vegetables for add-on prices. I did stumble a bit when I was ready to order; they do not accept cash. Thankfully, they offered alternative payment options, Venmo and Zelle, so I was able to complete my purchase with this method. The order to arrive time was fast, so I got mine around 6 minutes. I requested this as takeout, so the rice rolls were in a container. When picking up this order, the counter had trays of utensils and sauces to scoop and pour over the rice rolls. When takeout, the restaurant special soy sauce was already inside, so I decided not to pour additional sauce. This rice roll dish contains a lot of rice noodle, and it was paper thin. The proteins are chopped in bite size pieces, and then wrapped into the rice roll. For this round, I chose scallions, but I think I'm more used to eating this with lettuce or a leafy green. Another note for myself in the future, the soy sauce packet contains enough to cover two rice roll dishes. Pouring it all in one tray is too much, so I would suggest pouring a little and have a taste test before pouring more. Overall, a delicious meal to have during lunch and I would visit here again. read more

Rice Roll Express - (left) wonton in chili oil; (right) rice roll with pork and scallions - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

So excited when a rice roll specialist opened up in the old Little Paris space (RIP to childhood banh mi joint). My second visit and the rolls are silkier than ever. Fillings are generous and you always get to add a free veggie (I can't resist corn). Orders come out speedily and after a drizzle of your choice of sauces and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, you're good to go. Get yourself a cup of warm soy milk to pair, and there's ample seating. Only complaint is the loud speaker for orders but the mellow tunes are generally fine. read more

Rice Roll Express - House special rice roll with corn! - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pretty good rice rolls! Maybe not the best ever but for the price and quantity I can't complain. Seating fills up fast but people cycle quickly read more

Rice Roll Express - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Excellent first visit. The rice roll special with beef, pork, BBQ pork, and egg was a great choice. Beautifully thin and tender rice sheets encased the flavorful ingredients. One free veggie topping (I added scallions). The herbal soy milk was a nice accompaniment. Top your rice rolls with a number of sauces at the counter: soy, chili, jalapeño, sweet sauce, peanut butter, vinegar, and sriracha. Clean and bright dining area. Friendly, efficient counter service. Reasonable prices. I look forward to returning! read more

Rice Roll Express - Number 1 rice roll special - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

It was a cold day in SF so I wanted some warm congee, and for the price, it was pretty decent. I've had way better congee as this was on the light side. Very watery, unlike the thicker congee I'm used to. Not spectacular but very affordable read more

Rice Roll Express - Spicy oil won ton - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This semi-new cheung fun spot in Chinatown has me hooked! I came by yesterday to order 1 shrimp, 1 beef and a hot soy milk. The wait wasn't too bad, you just watch your number on the screen. The cheung fun was silky smooth wrapped in your choice of meat and 1 choice of veggie (I got lettuce). They have a small sauce station by the cash register (sriracha, peanut, and soy sauce). Since I got my order to go, I noticed two gigantic home made packets of special soy sauce! Soo delicious! They also serve up porridge and black sesame soup. The price is also so decent! No credit cards. Venmo, Zelle or cash. Definitely stopping by again the next time im in Chinatown! read more

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this satisfied my cheung fun craving for sure. i had to try the shrimp roll and beef roll. the traditional soy sauce to drizzle on top is located around the eating tables. there are other plentiful options of sauce to compliment your rolls with. the rice roll itself were so delicate and easy to eat, like almost melting in my mouth. the only sad part was how little shrimp i got-- just three pieces! the beef roll had way more protein incorporated. for a meal under $10, it was a steal. it was quite filling as well. i easily could've ate 2 orders if i wanted to hehe. their other dishes looked appetizing too, ill definitely come back for more. read more

No frills ordering, but the food is delicious. We tried one of everything. SO affordable. The special soy sauce is what too my shrimp rice roll over the edge. The order came out pretty quick given the place was packed. Communal seating. Cash only. read more

My friend told me the black sesame sweet soup was good so i tried it. Disappointed. I don't taste/smell the aroma of black sesame at all. I also tried the soy milk because they handmade it but even more disappointed because at least half of the cup was thicken ground soy bean. Idk if that is what it supposed to be. Rice roll is not my the texture I like so I can't comment that as bad. read more

Rice Roll Express - At least half cup of soy bean paste for soy milk. I don't prefer it is like that. - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tried the Roll Express Special, Shrimp Feast, and BBQ pork rice rolls. They all tasted so good and you get a big portion for each dish. The rice roll part is thin and silky--the perfect texture. The meats are folded in evenly so you get some in every bite. Love that you can add in your own sauces. The combination of their special soy sauce, peanut sauce, and chili sauce added a lot of flavor. It's easy to order and they use a number system that calls out your number when your order is ready. There's free seating and the tables are constantly being cleaned. read more

Rice Roll Express - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

What a great place for rice rolls and beef brisket soup. Plenty of seating and tables for a small restaurant. Constantly business and food is fresh and made to order. Got the number 1 and beef brisket with wonton. Both were good and plentiful. I really like their wonton. After we finished I saw someone drinking a black sesame soup and I had to have one to go. read more

Their rice rolls are freshly made, soft, and delicious. The sauce adds great flavor, making them filling enough for a full meal. You can also add vegetables for extra freshness. Just keep in mind that they don't take credit cards, only cash or Zelle and Venmo. read more

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If you like look fuen at dim sum restaurants this is your jam. Way cheaper and you get more for your buck. Probably some of the best rice rolls I've had. Definitely can get 2-3 for myself! read more

Rice Roll Express specializes in freshly-prepared steamed rice rolls, made with a thin layer of rice flour batter enveloping various fillings. Each order came with three rice rolls cut into twelve pieces, and the Rice Roll Special came with a generous filling of beef, pork, char siu, and egg; and the Shrimp Feast came with shrimp, dried shrimp, and egg. Each roll also came with a choice of toppings (we got scallion and corn), as well as seasonings at the counter including chili crisp, jalapeño soy sauce, and regular soy sauce for you to customize flavors. The rice rolls had the perfect silky, smooth texture, and the fillings and condiments packed a flavor punch. Such a simple yet delicious dish that came at a great value too! read more

Rice Roll Express - Rice Roll Special and Shrimp Feast - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

A bit chaotic since sometimes you go and you're told there's a 45 minute wait and other times it's less than 15 minutes. Not worth waiting too long for though. The fillings are a bit hit-or-miss, but I'd recommend the Shrimp Feast. Rice Roll Special w/ Scallion: There was a bit too much going on here for me. The big chunks of ground beef and ground pork didn't seem like they fit with the rice roll. The BBQ pork was a nice firm chunk and seasoned well, but it didn't seem the same as those tasty BBQ pork hanging in the windows of nearby shops. The rice roll texture was nice and fresh. However, it was hardly a roll. Kinda felt haphazardly assembled in a bunch of chunks. Shrimp Feast w/ Cilantro: I liked the bigger fresh shrimp and the smaller dried shrimp. Actually made for a nice texture and flavor contrast. Normally not a fan of dried seafood, but this worked. The cilantro was a good pairing on my side, observed from many great shrimp + cilantro dim sum experiences. The egg seemed a bit unnecessary though, like there was already enough with the shrimp. Same criticism about it not being very roll shaped. read more

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Our first time here so we tried the Rice Roll Special, which had ground beef, ground pork, bbq pork, and egg. The rice roll itself was thin and delicate, way better than what you normally get at dim sum restaurants. I was expecting the kind of beef you get with cheung fun, but it was ground beef and not the usual flavor with the orange peel, which was good since I don't like that orange peel flavor. My favorite meat was the ground pork, nice and tender. The beef was pretty similar to the ground pork. The egg was also delicate. The combo is significantly more expensive, so once you figure out what you like, I would just get a single flavor. We also got a porridge but it was barely warm, which was sad. We just took it home since it was almost closing time. They accept cash or venmo. read more

Rice Roll Express - Special rice roll and small porridge - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Found this place looking for cheap eats in SF and was not disappointed . The seating inside reminds me of a casual cafeteria setup, with a few seats available for my party of two (afternoon on a sunday). I brought cash but it appears they might take card now as well- the entire order of two rice rolls came out to $15. They announced orders by numbers (as well as having a led sign displaying what number they're on) and I'd say it took less than ten minutes for our food to come out. The food was so good!! They provide condiments such as special soy sauce, sriracha, and chili oil to top your rice rolls with and it was perfect! Would definitely go back again to try the rest of their menu, especially if the prices remain the same. read more

Rice Roll Express - shrimp rice roll - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Second time having lunch here! The rice rolls are made when ordered so it's fresh. Service is one cashier and kitchen staff. Ambiance is clean for being located right in Chinatown. read more

Rice Roll Express - The rice noodles is $6.45 and my soda is $2.07. - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I visited rice roll express during their soft opening this weekend. They take cash only but that may just be for the soft opening, not sure. I ordered their special rolls which came with beef, pork, BBQ pork & egg. The wait was 40 minutes!! It seemed like they had quite a few people in the back. There were at least 3-4 other groups of people that waited as long as we did. I hope they improve the wait time once they officially open. The rice roll tasted pretty good! Very silly and fresh. I hope to try the other rolls next time but only if I don't have to wait 40 minutes . read more

Rice Roll Express - Menu - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

A bit crowded on a Saturday at lunch time, but orders still came out quick. Rice rolls were thin and silky, and the filling was plentiful. I like that they have a small sauce/toppings bar. Seating is open and grab when you can. read more

Rice Roll Express - Beef and scallion rice noodles - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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