As a Pacifica local, I always enjoy supporting our neighborhood restaurants, and Soul Rice has become one of my family's absolute favorites. We've been ordering from Daniel and his incredible team for years, and they have never disappointed us. No matter what we order, the food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and made with care. Our family favorites are the Mongolian Beef, any of their fried rice (especially the vegetable fried rice), Mu Shu Chicken or Pork, Honey Walnut Shrimp, and just about anything from their Salt and Pepper menu. Their vegetable dishes are also outstanding--fresh, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. We usually order takeout or delivery since parking can sometimes be a little limited, but that's never stopped us from coming back. Every order arrives hot, well-packaged, and just as delicious as if we were enjoying it in the restaurant. What truly sets Soul Rice apart is Daniel and his team. They're always friendly, welcoming, and genuinely appreciative of their customers. You can tell they take pride in both their food and the relationships they've built within the Pacifica community. That kind of hospitality is becoming harder to find, and it's one of the many reasons our family continues to support them. If you're looking for outstanding Chinese and food in Pacifica, I wholeheartedly recommend Soul Rice. Great food, wonderful people, and a local business that deserves every bit of support. Thank you, Daniel and the entire Soul Rice team, for all the amazing meals and for being such a valued part of our community. We look forward to many more family dinners from Soul Rice! read more

Hands down my favorite Chinese food in the Pacifica area!! They have a good variety of dishes and my favorites are the combo chow mein, wonton soup, and Korean wings. I do like the sesame chicken and sweet and sour prawns but warn you that they do not reheat super well. I've only done take out but look forward to doing a sit down soon. Super reliable in terms of consistency! read more

I was between the border of South San Francisco and Pacifica and wanted to try a new restaurant out and I decided on this one with some friends. This restaurant is right off the Skykine blvd and the starting point of entering Pacifica where if you keep going you will hit the ocean and be one with the sunset. This appears to be popular with the locals as we saw many people came in to order takeout. The owner and waiters were nice and checked on us with our meals. We ordered four dishes the beef chow fun had good flavor and texture. The Maylaysian Curry was Cooked with chicken, beef BBQ pork, and prawns along with onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and carrots and had great flavor we enjoyed. It goes great over white rice. Salt & Pepper Pork Chop was Crispy pork chop tossed in garlic and jalapeno was great texture and crispiness but wish it had more flavor to it but overall a solid dish. And k always enjoy a good Eggplant in Spicy Garlic Sauce that was Eggplant sauteed with mushrooms and onions in a spicy garlic sauce was good as well. I hope to come back again to try other dishes. All the diners seem to be having a good time. This is a solid restaurant to come eat here. Yummy in my tummy and I hope to try the Truffle Beef Mushroom Fried Rice and Honey Walnut Prawns with Pumpkin sounds yummy in my future tummy read more

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Came here for lunch today with my family since we wanted to check this place out for the first time. We ordered the basil garlic eggplant, salt & pepper pork chop, honey walnut prawn with pumpkin, and chicken chow mein. When I was ordering the third dish and kept going for a fourth, the waiter actually said it might be enough food already I was a little surprised, but also thought it was pretty honest of him. Since it was our first time, we just wanted to try more dishes anyway. Overall, the basil garlic eggplant was the highlight for me, flavorful with that nice wok hei, I really enjoyed it. The chicken chow mein was decent. The pork chop and prawns were flavorful too, but I did notice a slight "old oil" taste that I personally didn't like. The restaurant itself is small and simple, with a small parking lot right in front, which is convenient. :) read more

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My go to for Chinese takeout. I haven't had anything I don't like here. My standard order is: Vegetable Chow Mein, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Schezchuan Eggplant, Dry Cooked Stringbeans. 2 of us get about 3 meals out of this order. read more

I saw this place on Tik Tok and wanted to check it out. I came here for dinner on a Friday night and took a look at the menu. First thing I thought was the pricing on these items were very close if not the same as if I were dining in San Francisco. I don't mind paying a higher price for really delicious food. However, this was not the case unfortunately. Service was decent, but the food was very lacking in flavor and seasoning. The wings were crispy, but very dry. I wish they came with a side of sauce for dipping. The beef chow fun was decent. I felt like the noodles were too fat and the addition of cabbage threw me off. The biggest disappointment for me was the kung pao chicken. It was not spicy at all and it almost looked like the kitchen ran out sauce. The main theme here overall for dinner was very dry and no sauce! I like my food saucy so I will not we back to diner here. I am sorry, but I felt like kung pao chicken from Panda Express was 10 times better! I would not recommend this place, but please be the judge for yourself . The one thing I did like was their jasmine tea. read more

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Delicious food!!! What a gem tucked in Pacifica. Had the sizzling rice soup, honey walnut prawns w pumpkin and salt and paper fish. Delicious, flavorful, and good customer service. Will definitely be back read more

Soul Rice - Honey Walnut Prawns w/Pumpkin - Chinese Near Me - Pacifica, California

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This is a clean, reasonable restaurant the food is phenomenal I love Chinese food and this place is not in the open but it's a must find. Service from the waitress and the owner is at a high, You can't ask for more. Wonton soup, walnut shrimprice, Korean chicken, salt & pepper fish,chicken & shrip are so...good I can't complain and I can't see me eating Chinese food anywhere else now. read more

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Food has excellent taste, on point. Service is always good serves are attentive and knowledge-gable of the menu and ambiance is great eating area us very clean. A hidden gem Chinese food where you know a great food and fresh read more

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I stumbled upon this place online after randomly watching someone review this spot and mention their delicious honey walnut shrimp (one of my FAVE dishes) and I'm SO glad I bookmarked this spot to try it! I called ahead to make a reservation for me and my friend and I really recommend this if you want to dine-in. It's a small restaurant and there aren't that many tables inside but it also seems most customers order for takeout here. Quite a lot of people were waiting for their to-go orders when I was there. My friend and I were pretty hungry so we tried: - scallion pancake - honey walnut prawn with pumpkin (of course) - beef chow fun - garlic noodles 10/10 for all of them and very reasonably priced! I'm a noodle fiend and I loved the chow fun and garlic noodles. Solid portion sizes and delicious flavors. I was most excited for the honey walnut prawns and it did NOT disappoint. It was a first for me to have it served with pumpkin and it was really good! I also really appreciated the kind and attentive service. The only small issue I experienced was parking: very limited parking near the restaurant but thankfully I was able to find a spot in the nearby neighborhood, which will probably be your best bet. Expect a short walk to get back to the restaurant. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by this place and I highly recommend to anyone looking for some authentic Chinese food without breaking the bank! read more

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Came here for dinner to catch up with a friend and I was so pleasantly surprised! It's definitely a kind of random spot. From the outside it looks like a restaurant that I wouldn't bother going to based on location, kind of a hole in the wall place. But my friend said she was influenced by social media that this place was worth trying, and omg it was actually very good! Scallion pancakes were so flakey, wish there was a sauce to pair with this but it was still good without. Honey walnut shrimp, beef chow fun, and garlic noodles were all so good as well. I did not expect the food to be so good in a random place like this. Parking is a little bit annoying but my friend found street parking in the nearby neighborhood. Bathroom is a little icky but pretty normal for a hole in the wall place, at least they have a bathroom lol. Food for the two of us (with ample leftovers) cost like $70 with tax and tip. The restaurant even packed the leftovers for us which was nice. Overall, do not sleep on this place, it's got some really good food! read more

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I'm happy to have found a neighborhood restaurant that serves above average Chinese food. Their menu isn't too extensive but does contain some of the more common and popular dishes. I ordered to go by calling in my order and was quoted 10-15 minutes. Four dishes totaled a little under $65. Mongolian beef - sizeable portion with a good amount of tender beef Green onion pancake - a little too deep fried and oily but not terrible Salt and pepper spareribs - crispy, flavorful and juicy with lots of jalapeños Sautéed string beans - good flavor The restaurant itself has a decent size dining room. Parking in the little lot is challenging as many of the spots are marked for other businesses. Overall a good choice for those lazy weeknights when takeout is better than cooking. Prices are a bit high for Chinese food but comparable to most places these days. read more

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Went on a trip to Asia to Japan, Taiwan, and Korea and am so glad to finally have a nice succulent Chinese meal back in the Bay Area!! Chatted with the owner Daniel for a minute. Really cool, chill guy and made me feel right at home. I got his recommendations of the salt n pepper pork chops and Mongolian beef and they definitely hit the spot! The portions are MASSIVE and prices are very reasonable. Salt n pepper pork chops are perfectly fried and crispy while still juicy in the inside. Mongolian beef has a nice kick to it.. I'm a big spice fan so added the chili sauce on the side and it did the trick . Also ordered a side of the string beans and they were crunchy with an excellent taste. Other places over cook it and it gets too soggy but these were done to perfection maintaining its firm integrity. I'll order this every time forsure. I love the hole in the wall vibe here. They played good chill music and have lots of nice cultural artwork. They also do take out.. can't wait to try the other dishes like salt n pepper chicken wings/fish and fried rice. Ended up having a ton of food to take home. I'll def be coming back and for those lazy days...I'll hit up Soul Rice on door dash for take out read more

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Big fan of these guys. Everything was DELICIOUS. And the service - top notch. Really looking forward to trying the house specialties. On my visit - had the Mongolian Beef, wings app, and curry chicken fried rice. All were excellent and totally hit the spot. read more

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Been here twice already and it's been solid both times. Food is really good -- fresh, tasty, Clean and comes out quick. No complaints at all. Owner is super friendly and actually checks in on you, which you don't see everywhere. Service is on point. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again. read more

Soul Rice - Truffle Beef Mushroom Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Pacifica, California

Everything just amazing. I have bad day already. But after this meal feel amazing. Good service friendly and didn't lie about the food is good. You know when you ask what's good. "Everything from the stuff or the boss" read more

Soul Rice - Really good. Just don't know what to say. But is good. - Chinese Near Me - Pacifica, California

10 out of 10 recommend! Everything was delish especially considering it was a to go order and the price, also staff upon pick up was very friendly! We have found our new go to spot , thank you Soul Rice team :) read more

Soul Rice - Honey walnut prawns, Shanghai Dumplings (6pcs), Truffle Beef Mushroom Fried Rice, Bangkok Basil Beef - Chinese Near Me - Pacifica, California

"Soul Rice is the go-to favorite for my son and me, whether we are starving or just finishing up a mountain of laundry next door. The service is always incredibly fast, making it the perfect spot for a quick bite. I was actually joking with my son that the owner, Daniel, would greet him by name--and he did! It's that kind of personal touch that makes this place so special. The atmosphere is incredibly cozy, though the dining area is small, so we often opt for takeout. I always leave satisfied, especially after having my favorite - Garlic Noodles adding shrimps to this dish, which are packed with flavor. The prices are very reasonable, usually ranging between $10 and $20 per person. Thank you, Daniel!" read more

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Food was excellent, generous portions, good ambiance, clean, fast and friendly service. Best honey walnut prawns and Chow Fun ever had. Shrimp dumplings good too! Only drawback is the parking. Not enough. I was with a friend who had a placard so we got parking. Maybe lunch time is easier. read more

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Tried Soul Rice for dinner and had a really solid experience. I ordered the egg rolls and the Singapore stir-fried noodles. The egg rolls were really good- perfectly fried, crispy, and served with a proper sweet chili sauce. Great flavor and not greasy at all. The Singapore noodles came with a little bit of everything, which I liked, but the noodles themselves were a bit overdone and on the dry side. Even with that, the food was good, the service was kind, and the prices were very affordable. The ambiance has that classic, old-school lunch spot feel- nothing fancy, but totally fine. I'll probably stick to takeout in the future. Overall, a solid, budget-friendly option with great service. I'll be going back. read more

Ordered takeout from this spot, and overall the food was pretty solid. While some of the dishes didn't travel perfectly, the flavors still came through. The scallion pancake stood out, really tasty and not greasy at all. The salt and pepper pork chop had great flavor, though I wish it had held onto a bit more crispiness. The house fried rice was a highlight: perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of salt and a generous amount of green onions for freshness. read more

Great comfort Chinese food for a great price. The portions here are huge for what they charge. We ordered scallion pancakes, hot and sour soup, pan fried noodles, and chow fun. The scallion pancakes were super crispy and delicious. The noodles are heaping with vegetables and the protein. The service here is very friendly, and the restaurant is simple and clean. Also very easy to park right out front. read more

Soul Rice - Chow Fun/ Chow Mein Pan-Fried Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Pacifica, California

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This is the face of the restaurant. You need to come over and check out their menu! It was my first time here as we are currently working near by: The food, the service, the ambience, everything was amazing! We ordered, Mongolian Beef, Cashew chicken, orange chicken, and other things to complement. Definitely encourage others to visit this place. read more

Soul Rice - Front of the store! - Chinese Near Me - Pacifica, California

A friend of the family recommended that we give Soul rice a try as it was their go to. Dropped in for dinner on a weekday. Small, intimate, with big windows for natural light to shine in. Parking is limited. We ordered a bunch of classics/what they are known for. Made to order. We sat at a high top table in a corner by the window. Once the food started coming out, oh the aromas that were filling my nose. Everything we ate was delicious, fresh, quality+++, and on point. This will def be in rotation. SUPERB modern Chinese cuisine. read more

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Very nice people, food is great! Had the orange chicken with chow mein. So good. I usually do pick up but also a nice place to sit and eat.

The chicken wings are an absolute must order item perfectly crispy batter on the outside and incredibly juicy inside. The truffle fried rice, one of their signature dishes, smells amazing and tastes truly authentic. You can really tell the ingredients are fresh and well balanced. It's a small, cozy spot that definitely makes you want to come back. Also a great option for party orders. read more

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Ordered on DoorDash. Hella good. Service is clearly good cuz my food came hot. Just order it read more

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4/18/25 You always need a good go to Chinese restaurant in the neighborhood and Soul Rice is that spot. The food is solid and the guys who work there are always welcoming. We got the Beef Broccoli, Beef Fried Rice, Beef Chow Mein, and Salt & Pepper Pork Chops. All thumbs up. I like Soul Rice. read more

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We had food catered for my grandma's birthday celebration. The process of ordering food, communication and pick up was seamless . We had tried to food prior to the party and fell in love immediately with how amazing the food was. The food did not disappoint ! Many people at the party were asking us where we got the delicious food from . The salt and pepper prawns and Korean wings were a hit ! We are so grateful to the Soul Rice team for their help and such delicious food . Thank you for making such great food for my grandma's birthday celebration! This is now our go-to Chinese food spot ! read more

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Had lunch here for the first time and really enjoyed it! I went with the lunch special, which offered great deals. The chicken was juicy, and the broccoli was perfectly cooked. Everything tasted fresh, clean, and healthy. Service was quick and friendly, and prices were very reasonable. Definitely a great spot for a satisfying and affordable lunch. read more

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The food was absolutely amazing. I loved the green onion pancake and orange chicken... their fried rice was great as well but my favorite is their rice soup and egg rolls read more

Definitely the best Chinese food closest to home. Less than a mile away and satisfy our cravings for good delicious Chinese food. read more

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Kitchen is dirty and vegetables were not fresh and were on the floor and not placed on top of the counter. The veggies bucket was soooo full and on the floor that some of them the veggies were literally on the dirty floor. read more

The fried rice is delicious and the service was fast and friendly. I would definitely go back.

Great food, consistently good with fresh ingredients and reasonable prices. Friendly staff in a comfortable space. Crispy egg rolls and delicious entrees. read more

Great food. I do have to say I miss their old format... (when it was only a custom fried rice joint). But the food is still good and outside the fried rice realm, there's obviously a lot more to choose from now. Very nice workers and quality grub. We'll be back for sure. read more

It cured the craving! Just in town for a few days, and I wanted some Chinese food, but not steam table takeout. The walnut prawns were delicious, though my companion wasn't excited about the pumpkin hiding in there. My bbq pork chow mein was a bit dry, but my fault for ordering with no vegetables. The potstickers were good, but the sauce was so-so. The staff was pleasant and the to-go service was fast. yes, I would go there again. read more

I bring my Friday shooting buddies here for lunch. One of them turned his wife onto it. She loved it so much she brings her aunts and uncles! It's now their go-to Chinese restaurant. Better than anywhere in SF for them! read more

Soul Rice - Jasmine rice, marinated tofu, spinach, mushrooms, fried garlic with XO sauce (sorry, I ate a bunch before the photo) - Chinese Near Me - Pacifica, California

Tried the Kung Pao Shrimp and Chow Fun. The food portions were good and ready quick, but lacked flavor. The Kung Pao shrimp was not spicy at all and sauce was dry. Same with the Chow Fun, flavor was missing and it tasted like plain noodles. read more

Awesome tasty lunch I just ate (partially); remainder for dinner. Super yummy. Will order from Soul Rice again. Delivery guy respectful on delivery. Verified it was my order and I signed off. I ordered at 11:00 am. Called to reconfirm my order. Alls good. Order arrived at 11:45. Hot fresh tasty. My wet chow fun great fat noodles tender beef fresh Bok choy carrots. My egg rolls fresh hot tasty. My sweet sour pork hot yummy with green bell peppers veggies fresh. I'm a fan of Soul Rice. Glad you are near my houseThanks read more

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