I love this place which offers not just Japanese food but also Thai food, two of my favorite cuisines. Menu is understandably extensive which features all day menu and lunch specials. This is a low key restaurant with chill vibes. Service was fast and friendly. These were what we ordered: Rize special $17 Inside has spicy Blue crab, avocado. Topped with tuna, salmon, tuna, ebi, avocado, green onion. served with eel sauce, sesame dressing and chili sauce. Salmon roll $9 Shrimp Tom yum soup $18 We truly enjoyed everything and would certainly love to visit again to try other items in the menu the next time I'm in the area. read more

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I was having a bad start to my day and had yet to eat, so I searched for the nearest restaurant that would get me airline miles and a cuisine that I enjoy. . Rize Thai Sushi was a seven minute drive away. I drove there and found metered street parking directly out front. It cost me $2 to park for an hour and a half. . Upon walking in, the space is clean and void of guests. A few more parties trickled in after me. The dining room has a grand window that looks out to the street and lets in a lot of natural light. The tables are dark wood with black metal framed chairs and are appropriately distanced apart. A young femme presenting individual with bob length hair greeted me, asked how many in my party and sat me at a two-top table with a bench and gave me a menu. . The menu is huge. I should have taken pictures, but there's a smaller rendition of it on their website. They have all your classic Japanese sushi fare (classic & special rolls, gyoza, edamame, seaweed and cucumber salads) and then Thai dishes too including, Thom Yum and Kah Soups and Curries. I really wanted to order everything, but my tiny tummy can only hold so much. . Ultimately, I went with the Yellow Curry Lunch Special for $15. It included a house salad, one egg roll and your choice of protein: Chicken, Tofu or Shrimp. The meal was staggered so I drank my Lychee Iced tea and ate the salad first and then the curry. Everything was phenomenally delicious and rich. The Lychee Iced Tea is a black tea that is lightly sweetened and has fresh lychee served in the cutest mason jar with a handle. And the curry was sweet, savory, spicy and creamy all at once. There were many white onions in the dish, which might explain the sweet and spice, but I worked around them. . As this being my first meal of the day, it really checked all the boxes. It was filling, refreshing, tasty and the magical amount as I ate everything I ordered. . This space is intimate and fairly priced for Santa Monica. With tip, I paid $26.20 for this meal. I hope to come back and try their sushi things. You should try it. read more

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The mango sticky rice and Thai tea combo is elite here I would definitely recommend this place! read more

RIZE Thai Sushi - Iced Thai Tea - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Terrible service... We got there close to 5pm ... The door is wide open. I asked 1 of the 2 waitress standing by the counter talking to each other are they open at 5pm and if it's ok for us to wait outside? She gave me an inconvenienced look not saying a damn word to me??? My boyfriend asked if he can look at the menu while we are outside waiting for them to be ready for us to come in? She gave him the look like - how dare you asked to see the menu??? We just brushed it off and sit down at 1 of the 3 tables outside the restaurant for about 10 minutes. She came out after 5pm told us to come in and sit any where.. keep in mind - this is my first time there and probably my last. ( my boyfriend has ordered TO GO with them during COVID . The food was OK - I ordered CALIFORNIA ROLL for appetizer- had to ask for wasabi and ginger because they don't come with the order unless you asked for it??? My boyfriend has salmon fried rice- kinda salty. I have PAD THAI - I'm not impress with it. At the end of our meal the waitress put a cup with the receipt on our table - the bill was $51.39 . What bothered me about the transaction is that we gave her $100 bill she gave us back $48 and she rounded up the bill to $52 when she gave us our changes back without asking us if we were OK with it ( she just assumed that it is ok to short change the customer.) It is not about the 61 cents but it's about the principle of asking the customer to round up the bill instead of taking it up on yourself and leave a bad taste in the service. We still tipped her 18% instead of 20 just because of her attitude and unfriendly service that we got. The place can also use some clean up with a fresh coat of paint because it's kinda moldy looking. NOT COMING BACK TO THE PLACE EVEN THOUGH IT IS WALKING DISTANCE FROM OUR HOME. read more

Basically a solid basic, a decent meal all around. nothing outstanding or unusual to report, we were all satisfied with the flavors, portion size and selection. prices are average and service was attentive enough. did have to flag down the server a couple times but I do prefer a non hovering staff. A little dark inside, a little outdated with a quiet vibe but overall ok. Paid Parking meters along Lincoln. read more

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Loved the sushi rolls, edamame, and pad thai! Took it to go but the staff was very kind!

Went here for dinner with friends last Friday and it was absolutely amazing. Will definitely be coming back. Ordered 6 rolls and the hamachi. All the sushi was absolutely delicious as well as the Pad Thai, it was so flavorful. The service was also exquisite. read more

I like the food here, but probably won't return because the servers are so rude. I was waiting for take out and another customer mentioned he had been waiting a very long time and the server quipped, "Well, I'm waiting, too!" without being apologetic or concerned in the least. When I've eaten in, the servers are not friendly and seem burdened by having to attend to me. Hopefully, management will have a team meeting and educate the crew about hospitality. read more

I ordered delivery here for lunch and was extremely pleased with the quality of the food! I ordered the red curry which had a nice spice level - if you don't like spicy, this will definitely be too spicy for you but if you like a little spice, this plate strikes a good balance. My husband ordered the Thai spicy basil and also enjoyed his meal. Both dishes offer an ample portion and I wasn't able to finish mine. That said, we only ordered one side of rice and it wasn't quite enough to accommodate both our meals so I'd suggest ordering two sides of rice (and probably having some leftover). The price is comparable to other Thai restaurants in the area. We didn't try the sushi but I probably will next time given how good these dishes were. read more

Very nice little place. Clean and charming. Good food. Decent prices. Street parking isn't great, but usually available. Took my 96 year old Japanese friend here, and she approved. read more

Sooo good. Ended up here by a happy accident after the sushi spot we tried to go to was a bust. We ordered so many different things.. Rize sushi roll Pad thai Thai wings Soup Garlic beef Amazing red curry And more It was all sooo good read more

Out of town family were staying down in Marina Del Rey and were told about this restaurant so 9 of us met there. Between us we ordered mostly sushi and a couple Thai dishes and soup. All and all the food was delicious! The one down side is that with what was ordered, it took forever, probably because there appeared to be only one sushi chef and we probably ordered 12 -14 different meals, and one couple didn't get their food until almost everyone else was finished. Our server was just okay, nothing special. We asked her to give us different bills based upon the different orders by group (2,2,2 & 3) and at the end of the meal we got one large bill, which made us each figure out how much each group owed and then put it all together. With good food we will probably come back when in the area and in the mood for sushi or Thai food, but certainly in a smaller group. read more

Cute little sushi spot with chill vibes. Came here on a Tuesday night after work. We were greeted upon arrival and there was no one there when we first arrived. Chill ambiance and lots of variety on the menu being that you get to choose from sushi or thai food. I ordered the ultimate dragon roll - shrimp tempura with imitation crab and topped with eel, avocado, masago, green onion, tempura flakes, spicy mayo and eel sauce. The food was fresh and tasty. The service was pretty on point since it wasn't busy, but I did feel rushed while looking on the menu. I guess i cant complain- better that they're attentive than not. It was also odd because they asked if we were paying with cash or card while we were eating - can you just bring us the check please so we can enjoy our meal please lol read more

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Love love love!!! I came here one night to satisfy my sushi craving. This place is very lowkey and the ambiance is very chill and calm. The food was AMAZING! I ordered the sumo roll w/ tuna and the spicy girl with salmon. Both were truly amazing. I also ordered the deep fried rice with spicy salmon (BEYOND AMAZING)! The service was superb. I would highly recommend this place to others. 10/10 read more

RIZE Thai Sushi - Sumo roll and Spicy Girl roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This is a story of "He wanted sushi, She wanted Thai." I almost cried with joy after finding this place had both!! The pictures will tell the rest of my story. The ambience is pretty chill, I was loving the r&b and bossa nova playlist in the background. The waiters are really sweet and attentive. The only thing I noticed was that it wasn't air conditioned inside. I didn't mind because it reminded me of being in Thailand, although my hubs and his friend would disagree as they continuously wiped their brow sweat. (Update: came here a second time during the LA heatwave and it was nice and cool) Almost convinced it had MSG because I was pretty thirsty after my meal. But wouldn't deter me from going again because of the continuous flavor bombs I had in my mouth the whole time! After all MSG does mean "man, so good!" Just take my word for it :) (update: ok maybe they didn't have msg but even if they did wouldn't be mad at it) read more

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I've come to this restaurant for years and since pandemic also ordered via UberEats numerous times. Their chirashi bowl was always one of my favorites. Look at it now! Just compare photos from other diners from before and the one I just got now. Chirashi- 6 pieces of fish for $30. I've ordered this dish from them via UberEats numerous times over the years. The quality has gone way down this past year. Presentation aside, just quantity wise is straight up robbery. This is the second time I've ordered it recently and both were the same. Disappointed and they've lost a long time customer. read more

RIZE Thai Sushi - Chirashi Bowl, 6 pieces for $30???!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Rize is in Santa Monica and not very large, so don't miss it. Parking is on the street and there is a lot of parking. Mind the signs. The service at Rize is wonderful. We love the cooks, sometimes we can see them outside through the window and my grandson gets so excited when one waves to him. The servers are super and know their menu well. They can tell you what is going to be spicy even though you might think it would not be and if you ask for something super spicy, well you asked. Rize does not tend to get too crowded and if there is a wait it is not long. I do not know if they take reservations. Their sushi is great, all of it. We love the shrimp and spicy tuna rolls. Their Thai food is just fantastic. We love all their noodle dishes and they have a great duck roll. They also have some good salads and anything with nuts we order. Just yum. You will love this place so have a great time. They also have a great Happy Hour. read more

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I had been wanting to get sushi, but my friends were wanting thai - and lo and behold, we found a place with both! my friend and I ordered the drunken udon, pad thai, and tuna crispy rice to split, and then I ordered a bit of yellowtail sushi to satisfy my sushi craving. everything was delicious with one exception - the pad thai, which was overly sweet, to the point where neither me or my friend really wanted to eat it. fortunately we ordered a lot of food so we still left satisfied. the drunken udon was sooo good, so flavorful and just the right amount of heat. I love regular drunken noodles, and having it with udon instead of flat noodles was such a fun take on this dish! we came here around 8pm on a saturday night and it wasn't busy. our server was prompt and friendly. overall, I would be happy to come here again! we'll just skip the pad thai next time. read more

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Ever since my go-to Chinese restaurant, Chang Du, succumbed to COVID I've been looking for good Asian food, preferably Thai as I've become a fan. I found Rize Thai and I'm very glad I did. Delicious food and large portions are what I discovered. Friendly service in a comfortable atmosphere. It's a straight shot down Ocean Park from Mar Vista. Well worth the pleasant drive. read more

Disgusting old sushi when ordering delivery. Smell is awful, there is a strange chewy texture to the fish that should not be there, portion is ridiculously small for sashimi. The fish is not fresh and tastes old! read more

RIZE Thai Sushi - Gross salmon, it should not smell rotten and be white - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Food and service here is stellar! The sushi chef was so kind to let me try a halibut dish that I didn't order, and the sushi is so fresh! Love that it's sushi and thai. I was craving Tom Kha soup and their's is superb!! I will be back! read more

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The Food is EXCELLENT AND A FIVE = 5+! That is the only reason they have a three (3) rating from me. The restaurant is absolutely filthy and a minus zero in that area. The interior window ledges completed gross. The wall next to the table was nasty dirty. I used my napkin to wipe the ledge next to me and it was black when I was done, and it was a futile attempt to clean it as the ledge was still dirty. I handed the dirty napkin to the server and told her the table and all areas were dirty. I thought she would say she was sorry and would go get a cleaning towel. Instead she responded with a blank look and brought me two napkins (YIKES on the service and not caring about the dirt). The windows inside and out completely dirty. The tables sticky and gross. The floor dirty, a heater covered in dust sitting next to tables. We watched the busser (a nice kid) wipe the tables with a dry cloth just pushing the dripping soy sauce around the table (training and supplies needed). The menu was so nasty, we used Purell on our hands after we touched it. The only reason we stayed is I was a regular customer in the past for 18 years and I knew the food was excellent. I had only had delivery since Covid. I will never go back and I will never order delivery again. If the front facing areas are dirty, just imagine what the back of house looks like. Scary. Clean up please. read more

We love Rize and it would get 5 stars except that the jasmine rice is $4 for a tiny portion. When we go to Chinois on Main a bigger portion of better rice is $3. Is it possible to either increase the portion or decrease the cost? Otherwise the good is delicious, the sushi is excellent, and they have a fantastic happy hour. read more

Ate here for the first time. The restaurant had a cozy tiki environment. Since it was the holidays, they had really nice Christmas decorations. I ordered the lychee ice tea and it was delicious. I'm a huge Lychee fan and it hit the spot. Make sure to mix well or else it will be too sweet. I got the Rize special and it was delicious! Rolls were fresh and good size. The service was quick and they did a great job updating about our food. Would definitely come back again. read more

RIZE Thai Sushi - Lychee Iced Tea and Thai Iced Tea - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Delicious the food, clean place. Service is good too. I will come back Authentic Thai read more

RIZE Thai Sushi - Yummy ! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Excellent! Food was fresh and tasty. Service was exceptional on every level. I brought my little dog Gustavo with me and without even asking they had brought out a bowl that was already marked for dogs water to my little outdoor table. They made great suggestions on the menu and on the sake. I had been living right near here for a while and hadn't tried it yet. Wow exclamation point I'm glad I finally did! read more

The owner of this restaurant is an amazing dude! The entire staff make it such a friendly neighborhood experience, with outstanding quality of food. I have never had better quality sushi in my life. read more

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My fiance and I came here for Dine LA for dinner last week. We were excited because the three course meal also came with a glass of wine and everything sounded great on the set menu. Everyone who served us was very kind and pleasant however, we feel it was the biggest waste of ~$100 we have spent in a while (which was around what our total was for two of the dine LA dinners with tax and tip). The glass of wine was in a tiny champagne glass, you could easily drink it in three gulps, it was by no means a glass more of a shot. Our appetizers were great, we tried both the lite house and the tom kha surf and turf, very pleased with those (honestly the only part of the meal worth remembering). Our entrees were the problem, the lamb massaman curry (which was misspelled on the dine la website for a bit as lamp mussamun, this should have been our first indication to run) was unexciting and not filling. Also, someone blew up the bathroom and as I walked over to use it I could smell it by the tables. Second hint that we should have ran. Disgusting Our biggest disappointment was our second entree, the east west rolls. The rolls themselves were decently tasty, however, the "seared japanese wagyu beef" on top of the roll was seriously awful. My finance tried one and literally gagged at the table because of the beef. It was so fatty it was inedible, it almost got stuck in your throat on the way down. I was so put off by it that I took it off of every single roll that I had. So basically, the most expensive part of the roll was all thrown in the garbage because it was so repulsive. I kid you not, the whole way home I felt so sick just thinking about the beef and I was scared I would wake up that night with food poisoning. It was basically like a slug on top of the rolls, what a huge waste. We have had seared wagyu beef before and this was nothing even close to that. The dessert was fine, nothing to write home about, we got both the fried ice cream and the thai tea creme brulee. Overall, we were not thrilled with anything, rather disappointed with the portions and the quality of everything we tried that evening, and feel that we wasted our money on a meal that we had to throw away and a meal that made us nauseated. I am sorry to write a bad review, I am. We wanted to like this place, we wanted to enjoy the one night we dine out a week, but instead we felt like we threw money at food that was not worth it whatsoever. read more

RIZE Thai Sushi - The photo of our east west rolls, the worst part of my review. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Went here for my friends birthday dinner last Wednesday. Unfortunately the service was so subpar I can't give them five stars. Here are the complaints: this restaurant has maybe 10 tables total, and there were two servers. After being seated for over 15 minutes, we had to get up and request the waitress take our drink order as there was no sign that she was going to. She did, and after bringing the drinks, we ordered. Next problem: she brought the soup course and the first entrée course together. Who does that? Maybe she was just the most inexperienced person ever and never ate in a restaurant before. The coconut soup with chicken and galangal was tasty enough. Following that the dish we had asked them to keep hot, our chicken with bell peppers and basil and white rice was served. After another 5 minutes, they added a noodle dish. Then we waited another 10 minutes at least, and had to ask for our third dish which was crab fried rice, which they seem to have forgotten. Eventually it came out. This was an omelette with crab in it sitting on top of fried rice. It was a generous portion, although I didn't really feel like I could taste the crab. On the menu, it was described as softshell crab, but there were no shells to be found. So the kitchen speed was definitely a problem, too. This restaurant is walking distance from my house and I'm sorry that I won't be returning anytime soon. The cost of the meal was $112 including one bottle of $14 sake, one beer, and one glass of wine at $9. The house Pinot Noir I had was actually quite excellent and that was a good value. They brought us a check without asking if we wanted dessert. As it was a birthday, I probably would have ordered the fried ice cream, but as it was, we left and went to another destination and got a sweet cake. read more

Came here for happy hour and sat outside. I loved the food! The sushi was so fresh and well prepared. I love the ease of ordering on your phone. The wait staff is fast and no fuss. My favs were the Salmon Gomi sushi, the scallop sushi, and albacore sushi. Happy hour margarita was tasty too. The ginger is extra fresh!!! Will definitely go back. read more

RIZE Thai Sushi - Salmon Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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great food and service. servers are nice and great options on the menu . Go here every week. recommend it to anyone in the area!

Had this delivered last week with a friend who lives in SM. She's always wanted to try this spot and the menu has something for everyone so I said of course! We shared: - Drunken udon noodles with chicken. This was a play on Pad Kee Mao and it was soooo good with the fatty udon noodles! Perfect amount of spice but super small portion which was lame (about half of the togo tray!) - Shiitake egg rolls ~ perfect! Not greasy and just the right amount of shrooms - Garlic green beans ~ yum but again small portion (literally like enough to cover the bottom with one single layer of green beans lol) - Pink Blossom roll ~ never had mango in any sushi roll until this one! Came with some yummy fusion sauce and surprisingly good and light! All in all, great spot and the delivery was made in advance, of which arrived perfectly on time. This would be a 5 star from me but the small portions brought it to 4 star (and I'm not the only one calling this out!) I don't think we have expectation of overflowing carry out boxes ala Panda Express but for the price and quality it warrants a bit more food!!!!! Literally no leftovers because it wasn't much food even though we had 3 dishes and an appetizer!!!! read more

Consistently flavorful, fresh sushi, good portion size and quality ingredients. This is a great neighborhood find and when I have sushi elsewhere (with fish that is simply not as good) I am reminded that RIZE is reliably delicious! We've tried so many of the rolls and nigiri and don't have a favorite, they're all good! read more

I was super excited to try this place, unfortunately I was a tad bit let down. The best thing is that their menu is super diverse! They have chinese, thai, and japanese all in one! I think this place could definitely be a 5-star if they tweaked a few different things and here is my suggestion. Salmango Potion -over dressed with sweet sauce, the mango is already sweet, it would be 100x better with just a little bit of sauce to enhance the flavor, not drenched in it. Duck Bao -2 tiny pieces for $8 or $9 -steep price for what you get -served cold and bao bun not fluffy or appetizing -the peanut sauce was the star in this!! 5/5 Shrimp Pad Thai -$15 -small portion -very sweet, lacked some depth and spices (was not asked if we wanted it spicy or not)? Jacks 20 step roll 5/5 -this roll was perfect!!! no complaints. The service was excellent. Aside from the hiccups I would go back and try select things off the menu. I'm hoping to update my review once I go back and try a few other things. read more

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I'm updating review with 2 minus stars due to change in standards and service. The outside seating is really cheap and wobbly. The food comes on paper plates and the soup in a paper bowl that really takes the experience away from eating out. The pad Thai was still awesome, but until this is resolved or we are back to normal, In going to have to dine outdoors elsewhere read more

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Great menu options. Comfortable booths, carry out has also been top-notch. Consistently reliable across many visits and orders. Fresh spices. Fun beverages. read more

Yummy dinner!!! Super hungry and I only had to wait 20 minutes!! It was perfect and keeps me on my healthy regimen to lose weight and keep my figure. So glad to be a regular here and next time I might add some sushi because I am still hungry read more

I had been craving sushi and Thai for the last few days so I found this place on line. It had favorable reviews, prices and was something new for me to try. I'm glad that I found this place. My first impression of this place is that they have great food and ambiance! The vibe is casual but cool. They had hip hop and R&B music playing just loud enough to keep the energy off the restaurant lively but low enough to engage in conversation. With TV's, a bar and higher tables they have good seating options for everyone. Our reservation was for 7PM so we just missed their Happy Hour. They had some great options on both sides of the MENU and the prices were reasonable. One side had Thai dishes, salads and the other had Sushi and drinks if I recall. Every table we saw what appeared to be good dishes and drinks. I ordered a Thai Iced Tea, Yellow Curry Chicken/brown rice and a spicy Tuna Roll. My girlfriend had Fresh Lemonade, Rize Biscuits (Crispy rice with spicy Tuna) , Bre's hand roll. The couple sitting at table next to us had a dessert so we ended up ordering the same because it looked so good we had to try it. It was their Yuzu (Japanese lemon) cheesecake. It was so good and the perfect size to share but not overindulge We both enjoyed our shared selections and were already discussing what we would try upon returning. In my opinion Rize did Rise to the occasion. Whether you want to grab dinner with friends, coworkers for a happy hour, or just planning a date night you won't be disappointed. Their fusion is not confusion it's just good food and service. I wasn't a fan of the lighting in there though. They have Edison bulbs and a few TV's but since the sun sets on the west the daylight wasn't helping too much as it got darker outside. I still would suggest this place though and will definitely look forward to returning. read more

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The fish was good and fresh and I enjoyed my meal. I tried the angry edamame (very good), miso soup (good), sunrize roll (very good), Maine lobster roll (mostly rice and sauce, little lobster - skip this) and the chirashi bowl (good). Looking back at old photos on their yelp, however, I realize that they really skimped out on my chirashi bowl. Not to mention it was the last item to come out despite being (in my opinion) the easiest entree to prepare compared to a bunch of cooked and raw rolls. Yelp photos show a beautiful dish with 3 pieces each of at least 5 different fish, plus tamago, ginger, cucumbers, etc. My chirashi bowl only had four types of fish and nothing extra. This isn't very honest of them and I'm quite disappointed. read more

RIZE Thai Sushi - Chirashi bowl... less types of fish and extras than others pictured - Sushi Bars Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Came to RIZE for DineLA 2018 today and loved it. This place features sushi and Thai food -- two of my favorites. And lunch for $15?! Sign me up. You have two courses for lunch. For the first course, pick either Pad Thai with Jumbo Prawns, a pre-set Sushi Burrito, or a Big Daddy Roll. All options come with miso soup. The Sushi Burrito and Big Daddy Roll come with cucumber sunomono salad, which was delicious. For the second course -- dessert -- you can pick between green tea mochi ice cream (two pieces, cut in fourths) and the lychee yuzu ice cream (basically, sorbet). Our group of four opted for one Pad Thai and three Sushi Burritos. We then ordered two of the lychee yuzu and two of the green tea mochi. We added Thai Iced Tea for $3 each, no refills. Boy, what a great meal. Our tummies were filling up by the time we finished the main course, and the dessert ensured we were STUFFED. The portions are a decent size and the food is so fresh. It didn't seem like a lot of food on paper (and not in person), so we had planned on maybe ordering an extra roll or carpaccio of some sort. Good thing we didn't! The group is in agreement -- we enjoyed lunch and we would absolutely come back to RIZE. There's plenty of items we'd like to try, plus there's lunch specials. Reasonable prices, though portions look a bit small. Meter parking (Max 2 hours) right in front, and neighborhood parking behind the restaurant. There's not much else in the area, unfortunately. read more

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