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    Rice Valley

    3.1 (182 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Beef with Garlic Sauce
    Alex K.

    Good ambiance and service. No complaints. I enjoyed my lunch special of beef with garlic sauce. The hot and sour soup was good and had diced green onion on top; a key sign I look for of a decent Chinese food restaurant. It's the small, subtle extra little things that matter and indicate other proper steps are being taken from sanitation to preparation. I would like to come back to try more dishes.

    Menu
    Howard B.

    I I have been to Rice Valley many times for both dine-in and takeout, and it is always a decent meal. It is an 8 on an 8 scale, as in this place does not have the upside to be a 10. The food is consistently good, never bad, and always dependable. The menu has plenty of variety with lots of vegan options. I have had the Lo Mein, Fried Rice, General's Chicken, General's Tofu, Pu Pu Platter, and more. Everything has been flavorful, well-prepared, and enjoyable. The Scorpion Bowls are also a nice touch if you want a drink with your meal. Service is always fast and friendly. There is a steady pick-up business, but plenty of tables available if you want to eat in. The ambiance is basic but clean and functional, which works well for a casual meal. Overall, Rice Valley delivers exactly what you expect every time. It is a reliable choice and I will continue coming back.

    No flavor
    Jay M.

    Stopped in to try for first time Ordered lunch special ginger chicken , came with chicken wing, egg drop soup Ordered boneless spare ribs as appetizer Soup had no flavor Boneless ribs were half inedible... awful Ginger chicken no ginger flavors, rice awful Chicken wing edible but looked nasty Service slow Nothing to see me return again

    Alex C.

    Food was great for American Chinese food. Quick service and hits the spot for finding a place to dine in around Newtonville. Convenient street parking around the neighborhood and great dessert options nearby to indulge in after a cozy and quaint Chinese meal. Crab rangoons were amazing.

    Rice Valley, where they nickel and dime you to death
    Erin L.

    Medicore food. Skip this place. Advertised crab rangoon but they serve fried cream cheese only . They have the nerve to charge $21 for beef and broccoli then want to add $3 for steamed rice?!? Damn.

    Lo mein and Genera; Gao's
    Hashid H.

    I like the location and the ambiance. The establishment itself is very clean which I like. The bar is nice. The food is alright. It's kind of expensive but it's standard for the location I guess. The service is alright as well. The bar is very nice and the bathrooms are clean which is good. I had the shrimp pad thai and it was ok. The appetizers were good. We got some scallion pancakes and some dumplings which were nice. Overall, it was an okay dining experience.

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    Daikanyama - Daikanyama roll (4 large pieces)

    Daikanyama

    3.6(137 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$$

    Picked this restaurant for a special occasion to go somewhere more fancy than usual. It didn't…read moredisappoint. It's a fairly small dining area but upscale and has an intimate atmosphere. They give you the little shrunken hand towels for your table. They have a range of appetizers that are unique; I like that their menu has things you don't see everywhere. We ordered pickled vegetables which were interesting, and the wasabi shumai (I recommend this - shumai but with a kick). We ordered 5 rolls which is a good amount for two. Their signature roll is delicious and comes with a sauce that adds some sweetness and flavor compared to soy sauce. The other rolls were also very tasty, and inventive. I don't remember the names but you can't go wrong. The fish is high quality, melt-in-your-mouth. I would certainly come back here for other occasions. Prices are a little higher than other places I go but I was looking for a nicer experience.

    Nice if dated interior…read more Nice servers but they are not in synch with each other. Two waiters asked me if I wanted to order a drink in 30 seconds I told one of them I wanted hot tea at the end of my meal, but it never happened. Ice water is ridiculous in the winter, and it's also disgusting with germs. I got you nice salmon, teriyaki lunch, special, which comes with two things that need to be dipped, but no sauce for them. Comes with broccoli and carrot that needs to be cut, but no knife. Carrot was not quite cooked. Soup and salad were good. Salmon dinner was excellent. Prices are decent. This could be a great restaurant if they would pay attention.

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    Chirashi, salmon roll

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    SushiCo - South side & phoenix roll

    SushiCo

    4.4(108 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$$

    This place is top tier all around. The sushi is extremely fresh and masterfully executed. The…read morerestaurant feels modern and inviting and staff is so welcoming, including the owner who stopped by to chat. Easily one of my new favorite sushi spots. The nigiri felt like you were having omakase - each piece had unique flavors and toppings added. The rolls were delicious - the samurai roll was good but the basil flavor was slightly overpowering. The absolute best was the boomer roll.. MUST try if you are a fan of mushrooms. Unlike any roll I've had before.

    SushiCo is now one of my new favorite sushi spots! I'll be honest, the sushi restaurants in Boston…read more& in areas surrounding aren't that good BUT SushiCo is pretty top notch. Came here for dinner the other day with a friend & we did walk-in. We were able to get seated at the bar immediately. Though the restaurant was essentially empty at the time & there looked like many tables available, I guess they block them off for reservations only? Ended up being a full house by the time we finished our meal! There were so many unique options to choose from but we ended up getting the following: -tuna tacos -6 nigiris (2 otoro, 2 yellowtail, & 2 black bass) -phoenix roll -southside roll -lychee martini -"I trust the nanny" drink Take out order (after our meal): -nor'easter roll -spicy tiger roll -chutoro tuna w/ chives roll -4 otoro nigiris The fish tasted super fresh! Rolls were all very flavorful too! All of the rolls we ordered all had hints of spice & microgreens, which normally I wouldn't care for in my rolls but they managed to make it work well! My favorites from the dinner were the otoro nigiri & the phoenix roll! I love otoro & I love a torched salmon moment hehe, so though I enjoyed everything we ordered, those two were my personal favorites. I wish I had known about SushiCo sooner but I'm happy I was able to visit! Will definitely be back again for more sushi... much better than many of the "high-end" sushi restaurants in Boston (i.e. O ya, Oishii, Zuma, etc) in my opinion! Prices are higher than your typical neighborhood sushi joint BUT the quality is amazing & worth the coin! Parking: street parking

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    Little Big Diner - Take out miso ramen

    Little Big Diner

    4.2(624 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    AMAZING. First time here and we will be back. Their miso ramen is incredible and staff is…read morepersonable and kind! Didn't even take pictures because we ate all the food so quick. Great ramen, great small bites, great cocktails

    Cute spot out in Newton, usually pretty busy and they've been around for quite some time so overall…read morethey are doing something right! We had about a 20-30 min wait for a table and explored the area and shops on the block while we waited. When we got seated we cruised the menu and ordered the following: APPETIZERS - chicken karaage - our order came with crispy chicken however lacked seasoning and was a bit over cooked and dry. - okonomiyaki-styled tater tots - the BEST appetizer we ordered, needed a pinch of salt, but flavor wise with the bonito flakes and sauce it was a hit! - green papaya salad this needed more seasoning, mortared herbs and chilis maybe tomatoes and garlic. Pass next time. RAMEN - miso ramen for the kiddo and she enjoyed it. She can't eat spicy so this was a very mild ramen. Didn't think the miso flavor came thru but she enjoyed it. - spicy miso ramen the lady got this one and i tried a some, the broth was lacking a bit of depth today. It's not spicy so normally I'd say even the non-spicy crowd probably would be able to handle it. The broth just tasted more watery was looking for the punch of flavor. Now the noodles were chewy and had great bounce to them, the char siu pork cuts were tender and melt in your mouth! - chef's ultra ramen - this broth definitely was the better broth out of all the ramens in my opinion with plenty of proteins and more depth of flavor, umami, smokiness, smelled great too. - spicy tan tan the brother got this one, it's typically what i would normally go for, he enjoyed it, not too spicy either, could use some more crunchy garlic with the chili oil. Overall would come back to give it another go, perhaps the heavy dinner rush some things got lost in the cooking on certain dishes.

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    Little Big Diner - Great ambiance

    Great ambiance

    Little Big Diner - Okonomiyaki styled tater tots

    Okonomiyaki styled tater tots

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    Fin's Sushi & Grill - Highly recommend Fin's if you're looking for a sushi place close to 95 north or south.

    Fin's Sushi & Grill

    4.4(45 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    I can't believe I haven't completed a review for Fins! This is my go to place. It is always…read moreconsistent. I always order take out or delivery from this place or dine in. There's a small parking lot but I never have any issues with parking. The fish is fresh and the is a lot of variety in rolls from simple to fancy. Service is good and very nice. It is a clean restaurant. If you love salmon, get the salmon combo! Avocado salad is my favorite as well. The only thing is I wish there were more dessert places around the area that is walkable so we can have something sweet close by.

    It's Christmas Day and we were tasked with bringing Sushi to the family gathering at 5pm. Our usual…read morego-to spot, Super Fusion in Watertown, was on a "break" and reopening at 5pm. This prompted us to look for alternatives...Fins in Waltham was open and taking orders and allowed us to get the Sushi on time. We tried it. We ordered the large boat raw and maki raw. $160 worth of sushi. The order was prepared quickly for pick up. There is a bunch of off street parking. The restaurant has about 8 various sized tables in side and a bar that seats probably another 6 or 7. The place looks clean and modern. The lone worker was pleasant and friendly. The order was correct and packaged well. Compared to Super Fusion in Watertown: 1. We usually order the party platter from Super Fusion as well, but it does cost like $20-$30 more at Super Fusion. However, they do give you more sushi...but no miso soup included anymore. 2. The family agrees that Super Fusion tastes better. I also noticed the sashimi was larger from Super Fusion. 3. One family member spat out a small piece of bone in their sushi from Fin's. This never happened at the other place, and we've gone to them for many years. 4. Fin's is more generous with providing enough wasabi and soy sauce when we asked for extra. 5. Fin's looks a lot more modern and fancy...they are in fact a newer establishment in the area. The free off street parking matters as well, as you only get street meters for Super Fusion. While we're glad to give a new place a try, and the sushi is not bad, we think Super Fusion is better. My kid and her friends frequently go to Fin's due to convenience and thats perfectly fine. I hope they stay around for a long time, as having options and competition is good. I'm thankful they were open and taking orders on Christmas Day, and I was served with a smile. Thank you!

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    Fin's Sushi & Grill - Yellow Fins Maki, Fried Spring Roll, Spicy Tuna Tempura Maki

    Yellow Fins Maki, Fried Spring Roll, Spicy Tuna Tempura Maki

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