Popular family owned Japanese place. Good food, good portions, and at good prices. This place has a line going out the door on weekends and high traffic hours. Food can take a while as it is made fresh to order. I had the miso katsu and it is delicious and righteously priced unlike the over priced sushi places in town who charge way too much for simple katsu. The sushi is hand made by the owner and the food is good. Popular with students and families for its quality food for family prices and portions. read more

Rice Things - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Well, this place used to be a workday staple while I worked in the area. Also, I didn't live in the area but we would make our way here on some weekends. Delicious and economical Japanese food, and excellent service. But now... We stopped in for the usual 2 item combo and a sushi roll. HORRIBLE! I guess from reading the reviews someone else in the family has taken over. They need some intensive tutoring sessions. The chicken teriyaki was dry, and it was dark meat! Absolutely no teriyaki sauce on top or on the side. The crunch roll was disgusting. Soggy shrimp tempura inside, and so much cucumber you couldn't taste much else. Top it off with some strange looking sauce inside. I can't even describe the Eel roll. I couldn't even convince myself to try it. South Bay Rice Things, I'm begging you to take it back to the way things were. Or, at least ask your elders how to do this. I'm not some person that makes it their business to write bad reviews. I hate being so negative. But in this case, you gotta know. read more

We came back again! Love the food here. We tried a few different items. I always get my favorite sesame chicken and spicy lean chicken. read more

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I used to come here all the time during community college days.. after 15yrs I came back here to eat.. everything was the same! Lady at the cash register (shes not getting old at all!!! ) Most importantly food is same! I can't remember the exact price back in the days.. but it seems like its same price. I wanna say thank you for bringing back my good memories and still be in the same place! Highly recommend to eat here whenever you are hungry. 3item combo is what I recommend the most!!! read more

Rice Things - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

It's reliable as a local neighborhood option for Japanese food for the residents in the area, and is somewhat legendary for those who used to live here and come back or those in the surrounding area who venture over here as well. You can eliminate the carbs of the white rice and request double salad with your combination platter, which is also a lot less filling, as the portions are fairly generous in size, so a 2 item is filling and a 3 items typically results in asking for a box to take leftovers for another meal. Parking is easy in the lot or surrounding neighborhood streets. I recommend this place to many, as it's a good quality meal for roughly $10 or less. read more

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Sushi good, Hawaiian drinks good, able to order something for whole family since there are sides like potato salad with macaroni, that is sort of a Hawaiian vibe too. It's simple to call and order for pickup or use Yelp and swing by to save the delivery charge, it's a heavy come and pickup and go place. But the quality is consistent and the service is fast and helpful. read more

Sometimes a change in ownership affects the quality. If you're a Redondo local and live around the area it's great. They also have a good amount of regulars. I have eaten here before many times and I've had better. Just a few min drive to PCH, Gardena or Torrance, you can have the same order only better. Please give them a try, it's just my experience. read more

Place is ran terrible. Hasn't had siracchi for months when every other Asian place has it. When it does have it it will give you bare minimum. My buddies food had a hair I. It and they wouldn't replace or refund the order. Will never go back read more

Ordered the 2 item combo plate. I choose a brown rice which you have to pay extra $0. 50, chicken teriyaki, and California roll all for just $9.50. The portions are hefty and it also comes with a salad so you will definitely get your bucks worth for it. As of the moment they only do take out. The only complaint i have is the chicken teriyaki isn't fully cook on the inside and one of the cuts is kinda super rubbery so im not sure if they rush cooking or its not a fresh chicken that they used. Otherwise, my friend ordered the chicken katsu and its amazing. read more

Used to be my go to Japanese fast food place every week. price increased a lot but quality has gone down. new menu is not a bad thing but changes weren't for the best . Time read more

Three and a half stars? This place deserves more. Japanese food is my favorite, so this place is up there for me. When I was in school, I would go here a lot because of how delicious and cheap it is. I say now I go here once a month. I highly suggest to get the 2 item combo or the 3 item combo! You get a lot for less than 10 dollars. There may be a small extra charge depending on what item you get. I recommend: the chicken katsu, croquette, beef sukiyaki, hamburger steak, spicy tuna roll, spicy california roll Parking may be a pain.The lot is shared with a nail salon and a liquor store. It is easier to call in your order because it can get busy! read more

Alaskan rolls were incredibly fresh and the rice was soft. I wish the wasabi was way hotter but I'm very happy with it!

I had been coming here regularly for the past year, sometimes two or three times a week and I loved it. Sadly, that has changed now, like many others, with the ownership and menu change. Theyve tried about three different versions of the menu now, adding some good new items, and keeping some of the classics, but sadly getting rid of some of the good ones. They also increased the prices by almost double, and even feels like they reduced portion sizes. Like many I dont like the new salad dressing, and they were even closed for a few days this month without any explanaition. I understand trying to modernize the business and increasing prices; but theyve increased the prices too much without increasing the size or quality of food. Still not a bad place to go, but no longer worth it for the price. read more

Super good value for the specials in this day and age. I ordered the weekend special with chicken karsu rice salad and California roll and it was only $10. The salad was kinda meh but everything else was pretty good for what it is. I'd come back again here if In need of a quick meal. read more

My favorite japanese variety cuisine spot. This spot has it all. From all kind of teriyaki to delicious kind of sushi, this place serves a wide variety of great dishes. I usually get the 2 plate item with chicken teriyaki and spicy tuna roll. And let me tell ya something. You get every bang for your buck with this place. They are generous with their portions. Downside is its kinda small so not ideal for large parties and parking is limited. Overall, a great restaurant to try out. You won't regret it. Take my word! read more

Rice Things - 2 item plate combo - spicy tuna roll - teriyaki chicken - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I've been coming here for 10+ years and am super bummed on our recent experience. Like everyone else has been saying: portions are smaller, prices are higher, quality of food isn't as good AND they don't serve the Miso Dressing! I would be happy to pay higher prices for what they use to serve, but we won't be coming back As for the service, all was ok with our order, but in the 5 min I was there picking up, they couldn't find one guy's order and told him "sorry, I don't see it" - another couple was said they had been waiting a long time - and their staff looked like they were running around in circles, not really doing anything as there were only a few in the restaurant. I know most of their customers were loyal locals, like myself. Hopefully they get it together so they don't lose all their customers. read more

I have been going here for 15 years. It appears to have new ownership. The prices have gone up by about 20% and the quality of the food seems to be less tasty. The california rolls have some weird mix mash of crap in it when it was delicious and lively before. The assortment of items is all off; this place was a like a religion before and now its competing with places at a higher price point and I feel like they will bleed customers. I will give it one more try, any review is subject to change over time. read more

Left a review on Google and read other reviews........wow i shouldn't of even tasted my lunch. Stories of roaches, hairs and rude staff. Boiled chicken teriyaki is the farthest from "authentic". You only get me once. Try Pitburger in Gardena for teriyaki. Little place hasn't changed in the 25+ years I've been going. read more

The new owner has finally turned it around. He has brought back the old salad dressing and went back to the old way of doing things. I have been a few times since he made the changes and it feel like comfort food again Thank you for listening to us read more

First time here annalwats wanted to check them out. During this covid time there is social distancing an staff very friendly an place is clean an they do have some tables outside to eat at. read more

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Ordered food for pickup. Had the combo plate with teriyaki and katsu. Teriyaki chicken was moist and tasty but the additional sauce had a stronger garlic flavor. Up to you how little or how much you want to add Katsu was done well also, fully cooked and not dry. Had packet for the standard otafuku sauce. Instinct was to give a 4, but that's my bias because it's not a fancy place. I didn't have any issues with long wait or bad interaction with staff. read more

Rice Things is a great option for takeout when you are exhausted and cooking or a frozen meal is the last thing on your mind. The portion sizes are pretty generous and the pricing is good. They were very busy when I tried them out so my recommendation is to call in ahead and then pick-up. We walked there from home and after ordering waited almost 25 mins for a chicken katsu plate, and 2 sushi rolls. They were really busy that evening, which I think happens a lot. They also have a lot of variety in their menu (combos etc), which I loved. I think it is a great place to have in the area. Take out, cheap, lots of food = happy. Try it out and call ahead!!!! read more

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Returned to this placed after a couple year hiatus and found out it is under new ownership. Was initially relieved the menu was familiar and still had items I typically order. Im always rooting for smaller "hole-in-the-walls", but this one visit back was enough to know I wont be returning. First bite into my chicken katsu and it resembled closer to turkey jerky oppsed to katsu. Pics should be self explanatory. If i had to guess the katsu was re-deepfried again from another day which was already skimpy on meat to behin with. Spcy chicken tasted the same, california rolls were average. read more

Rice Things - Chicken katsu or chicken jerky? - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I've been going to rice things for 5+years. It has always been one of my favorite spots and would have certainly gotten 5 stars from me previously, but the vibe and old favorites are gone. There's new leadership and a new manager. He's very nice but perhaps doesn't get the nostalgia and appreciation people had for what made Rice things great: High quality food, affordable prices, vast selection, and family ran vibe. Overview: -They have removed 80% of the menu - they removed everyone's favorite miso dressing :( - they have gone from re-usable cups and actual silverware to plastic disposable ones and cheap throw away plastic utensils (environment anyone?) -super California rolls are gone (my favorite-was actual Crab) -decor is now plain white walls , tore down wood accents. -prices are up (that's fine i could live with that if the menu would have stayed similar) -seems to be staffing less people, orders are taking longer. I used to visit weekly and now I'd say I'll go monthly at best unless things change. While I like the new manager, i don't think he should be telling people to their face that they're trying to increase profit (heard this multiple times on my visit) Shouldn't the goal be to improve service , food quality, customer satisfaction? Anyways, I'm hopeful they'll adjust and make it more like the old experience. read more

New ownership, like everyone is saying. The owners retired, and their kids have taken over. Now, I've been coming to Rice Things for nearly 20 years. It's a staple for affordable Japanese food in the area, and it's always been incredible. I'm angry I have to write this, because I've been so fiercely loyal for years. When we came in, the first thing we noticed was that 3/4ths of the menu is gone and that the prices of everything went up. I understand the necessity of raising prices, but here's where it got messed up: they cut their portions by half. I've been ordering sushi dons since I was in like 8th grade, which was nearly 15 years ago. The rice was halved, and I got three slices of sashimi. Their quality of sashimi has gone down as well, so there's literally nothing to justify the raised price. And to top it off, everything is an upcharge. It's not like before, where you could get a three item combo and a drink and have miso soup as a choice. The miso soup is something you have to get separately, and the drink as well. They took away the glasses they used to have stacked by the soda machine for waters and instead give you those little dinky single use plastic cups--also, SO BAD for the environment. The new staff is garbage too. We literally sent our food back and demanded a refund, and walked out. I've NEVER done that. Congrats, you guys lost two lifelong customers. Hope it's worth it. read more

Seating is limited, great food, and price! Usually get the 2 item combo which comes with a salad and tasty sesame dressing. read more

This is one of the few times where Yelpers have let me down. How can I best describe their fare - 7Eleven quality? Food Court grade? Sushi for people who don't eat sushi? These all apply. We ordered tempura veggies, tempura shrimp, crunch roll, and a spicy tuna roll. First, the food took WAAY too long. A good 30 mins before they brought over our food. The tempura was already room temp and soggy. The rolls were basically California Roll variations. The "crunch roll" was basically a Cali roll with tempura shrimp in the middle. It's supposed to be covered in the crunch flakes. There are so many better places to choose from, the only reason we stopped here is because they were still open at 9pm on a Sunday. Next time we'll just make the trek to Gardena and find something better! read more

Under new ownership and I am never coming back again... THEY GOT SELISH AND LAZY. I almost came back and complained to teenagers about the portion size and what was on the menu. They don't have egg rolls or a huge part of the menu anymore read more

The foods always awesome here. The portions are good. The service is always on point. The staff is always nice. The ambiance is swell. Food is always fresh, and on time. Great customer service read more

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Rice Things - *** TEMPORARILY CLOSED*** - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

The food at Rice Things is always pretty good. This used to always be the spot after a beach day. Now, I stop by once in a while if I'm feeling like a little combo. They have plenty of choices on the menu. The only thing that I don't like is the different pricing levels if you want certain things. It makes things more simple if you just charge one price for a 2 or 3 item combo and have a set price. Now, you have a base price for the 2 or 3 item combo and then depending what you want it can be an additional $0.49, $0.89 or $1.29 per item. The location itself is pretty small. A few tables, but this isn't the kind of place that you should come to if you have more than 6 people. Even with 6 it might get kind of tight. Service: The service is pretty good. It's not a full service restaurant, so you have to put your order in at the register and get your own drink and find a seat. They will bring out your food for you and clean up your dishes after. Food: Spicy chicken teriyaki: Add on onions and ask for them to chop up the chicken into smaller pieces. My friend who works here told me that and it tastes much better since the sauce can soak into the chicken better. Also, the added onions make it taste a lot better and give it more flavor and an additional texture. Beef teriyaki: I've only got the beef teri here once before, but it was very good. It was nice and tender. Croquette: The croquette here is cooked perfectly. Nice crunchy outside and a soft inside. It's great if you don't know what other item to get. Gyoza: The gyoza is good here as well. I don't believe they hand make them, but gyoza is always good. One gyoza order comes with 5 pieces. Beef katsu: The beef katsu here is okay. I've had better, but after The Loft stopped selling their version of the beef katsu, this is the only place to get it that I know of. Sesame chicken: It's okay here. Sushi Island has better sesame chicken. All the rolls: California, spicy California, spicy tuna and crunchy roll are all good. Overall, Rice Things is a great place to come for lunch at a reasonable price. Large selection if you come with a group of people that want a nice selection on the menu. read more

Rice Things - Sesame chicken and salmon skin roll - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I've been going to Rice Things for years. I liked it much more when I was a carnivore because the chicken katsu and spicy chicken teriyaki were my favorite items. It's still pretty good now I like their spicy California roll. Last night, I had the salmon teriyaki for the first time and it was just okay. A little on the soggy side and too much sauce. They do however have large portions and the side salad with miso dressing is usually my favorite item to eat. For take out, it's always best to call ahead because they are always busy. They have a small parking lot too so if you're going at lunch or dinner time, it may be better to park on the street. read more

Rice Things - Teriyaki salmon with spicy california roll - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I grew up going to rice things.... It was known for good food at a cheap price. I remember when they had to raise their prices a dollar and they put up signs apologizing for the food cost increases... Now with the new management and owners they have increased the costs.... decreased the amount of food... and thought no one would be upset and would be happy to pay more for less food... They have removed the miso dressing and decreased the amount of lettuce you get (must really be pinching pennies) and decreased the amount of rice. All while starting at a higher price point. When you walk in they have removed all the paneling on the walls in favor of white walls.... it looks very sterile, bland and boring... RIP rice things.... I dont think I would ever go back for the prices they are charging and the quality of food. I was perfectly happy with the quality of food but when you jump the price 4-5 bucks a meal and no longer include a drink they start to compete with other restaurants that are putting out a higher quality product. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in the South Bay! Moved here for work, a coworker took me here, and I fell in love! Perfect for lunch during work breaks or dinner. So affordable but good quality. Placed a huge catering order the day before and got everything on time and tasted delicious. My whole office was blown away--they loved it. I usually get the 2 or 3 item combos. I love the chicken katsu (shown in phbut love everything else I've tried too. read more

I've been coming to this place since I got married which was in 2002. My husband introduced me to this place. If you get the 3 item combo it's large enough to share or share with your children. The prices and the taste are great. Whenever we come down from the Bay Area there are always a few places we have to stop and eat and this is one of them. I always get the California roll, gyoza and the Katsu chicken or at least some combination of it. My son really enjoys the miso soup. read more

Great tasting food, used to be one of our favorites. We were regulars ...but super disappointing. They kept the prices and cut their portions in half. We ordered chicken katsu plate that used to come with the soup. They cut the soup, bought smaller to go boxes and whatever fits in the tiny box that's what you get. Hardly enough now for a man and it's used to be enough for two. Also their sushi portion is the two third of what they offered before. It's too bad that they did this. Just to loose my business and more people to comeAs they realize how cheep they become. I felt insulted by this! read more

Great quantity of food for a very reasonable price, but I feel that quality has gone downhill a bit. Combos are still where it's at, but the spicy tuna roll isn't quite as fresh and delicious as it used to be. read more

Ordered spicy tuna bowl, gave me tuna sashimi bowl with no soy sauce or utensils. The cashier asked me twice, repeated my order twice and still messed up the order. Sashimi bowl: too much rice with not enough sashimi. Terrible. read more

Ever since this place changed owners, it was all down hill. The food is decent and all when you do take out. But customer service at this establishment is horrific. Today at lunch, i was kicked out of a table because the man in charge told me that for parties of 3, we have to fit in 1 tiny table. Mind you, the restaurant is empty. I was already sitting at the table (shown in pic 1) and he was like "nonono, party of 3 is for 1 table" as I look around, there are people of 1 at a table and a ton of empty tables. Also, we bought our food separately, its not like we bought it all at once. He then forced the waitress to put my food in the table with my friends where i wasn't sitting which forced me to stand up and move to their table. What kind of place treats their customer this way. I even said, excuse me, this is ridiculous, were gonna be cramped in the table. I was livid. I used to be a regular customer at this place but now, i will not be coming back. If you keep treating your customers like this, you will loose them. I will not be disrespected and treated that way. If you wan't to be talked down to, this is the place for you. There are far better places to go to than this garbagio location. read more

Rice Things - No arm space! Food is good but customer service is rancid - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Usually come here for a quick fix when we are craving chicken katsu. It's close to home and convenient. This place isn't fancy - more of a take out / fast-food feel. The workers are friendly. We usually see new faces every time we come - young kids working for the summer or so... The portions are generous for the price. We paid about $25 and got: 2 x Chicken Katsu Plate 2 x Spicy Tuna Handroll Our chicken katsu felt a bit thin and not much meat but it wasn't terrible. A good amount of rice and side salad. Spicy Tuna Handroll - again, pretty generous amount for the price. Not much rice which is great! You can help yourself to water. Cups and water dispenser are put on the side. Would definitely come back for future fixes. read more

Rice Things - Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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