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    Sweet Rice

    3.9 (324 reviews)
    ModerateLaotian, Thai
    Closed 10:30 am - 2:00 pm, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    SWEET RICE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    DoorDash delivered crispy fish and Pork Crispy Egg Rolls
    Jessilyn C.

    Brought a group of 13 ladies celebrating September and October birthdays. One of the gals celebrating is Laotian, so she did yes let's go for it. I was the only one who had been here, and I love it. It was everyone else's first time. We all live about 20 minutes away so it's not bad at all. The service was amazing, Michael did a great job taking our orders, with no stress, he was actually pretty calm with having such a large group during lunch. Everyone loved what they ordered. Thank you Aileen for the complimentary chicken skins...mmm!!! Now that all my friends know where this place, I have to take my own family. Next time I want to try other items in the menu. The only reason I even heard of Sweet Rice is because as an Elite Yelp All Star I was invited to check out this place months ago. Thank you Yelp for introducing me to this place, and now my friends know about it Thanks Aileen!!

    Iced thai tea
    Nancy N.

    Went here for lunch with my husband during his lunch break. And it was great service very friendly and the food was good. We ordered a shrimp pad kee mao, Laos style papaya salad with shrimp, chicken wings, and a crab meat fried rice. Let's start off with the pad kee mao, it was full of flavor and I got it in 2 stars and it was a good spice lol. Second item was the crab meat fried rice with no spice for my kids to eat. And it was filled with crab meat, I would say it could use a tiny more season to it other than that it is good. The other dish we got was the Laos papaya salad and it's good! Very authentic flavors and we got that with shrimp and 1 star. And let me tell you that 1 star was pretty spicy but a good spicy. Next item was the chicken wings and it was good. Very crispy and good flavor to it I would definitely order that again. And lastly we got a few Thai tea drinks.

    Lao Style Papaya Salad & Combo Fried Rice
    Carol C.

    With all the construction and freeway closures, getting to Sweet Rice in Auburn from Shoreline was not bad at all on a Sunday. Traffic flowed smoothly each way and we didn't run into any issues. We arrived at 11 am opening and were immediately greeted and took a seat at a booth. Our server was attentive and made great recommendations. We ordered the Sweet Rice Mix Plate, which includes 3 meats: Lao Spicy Sausage, Crispy Pork Riblet & Beef Jerky and dipping sauce accompanied by sticky rice. Our meal also came with complimentary crispy chicken skin with 2 dipping sauces and sticky rice. We also ordered the recommended combo fried rice. All were delicious and flavorful! 3 stars was plenty spicy for us. I opted to try the Lao Papaya Salad, which was made with crab paste giving it a savory component. Not my favorite as I prefer the Thai papaya salad better, but I'm always up for trying something new.

    Kai C.

    This was our second visit and we are so glad we returned. Everything was great the first time and everything was great the second time. Located in a smallish shopping center about 2 miles from the Auburn Outlet Collection (a Starbucks in the same parking lot btw). Free parking. Plenty of seating inside and a very congenial staff. Delicious savory food plus iced tea and coffee. Do watch out for the spice level - they are not kidding! Cute decor. Clean bathrooms.

    Crispy Rice - you can clearly see how nicely portioned this is.
    Marina P.

    I want to give a full four star for this place but was disappointed in the crispy rice and not to mention that the entire place was freezing cold!! I could not get warm at all in this establishment. Last time I was here, the crispy rice was full of the pickled pork and full of flavor but when I came in yesterday I was digging through the rice for any signs of meat but they were so tiny and lacking. The Tom Kha soup was great, very flavorful and portion size was just right.

    Sweet Rice Mix Plate
    Linda L.

    Food here was delicious! We got one appetizer and was given an appetizer that is not yet on the menu. Split between two people, we still had leftovers! Sweet Rice Mix Plate $24.99 There's sweet rice mix plate comes with three different types of meat, fried pork, riblets beef jerky, and a Lap spicy sausage. The beef jerky was a tad sweet, very well marinated, but does have that jerky texture which we were unsuspecting at first because the menu it just labels it as heavenly beef, but I didn't mind it as a lover of beef jerky . The fried pork riblets were so juicy. They were not greasy at all, and they had so much flavor with a pepper forward taste. The Lao spicy sausage was filled with lemon grass flavor that was herbal and really helped cut through the meanness of every item on this plate. It is spicy. It is not a fake mild spicy. It is definitely spicy but not an uncomfortable spicy instead, it is more like a nice kick. Thai Tea $4.99 Their Thai tea was very strong and you could tell that it was seeped in the leaves for a long time or at least uses a very strong mix to make the Thai tea. I did think this was a little too sweet but I am the type of person that likes my milk teas at 0% sweetness. Fried Chicken Skin not yet on the menu, but if they do put it on their menu, I would highly suggest you get it. It is so crispy not oily and although it is labeled as fried chicken skin, it does come with substantial chicken still attached to it. Seating is in booths which are spacious. We went on a weekday afternoon and it wasn't busy. We sat ourselves at any open booth and was given the menu at a later time.

    Som Tam Combination
    Tania U.

    We went with a big group of 8 people around 2 pm on a Sunday. It was still busy and I only saw two servers, but they managed to arrange a table for all of us, which I really appreciated given how small the restaurant is. I also liked that they have a self-ordering system on a screen, which made things quicker. The food leans on the sweeter side, but we still really enjoyed most dishes. My favorites were the Crispy Fried Pork Riblets, Lao Spicy Sausage, Somtam Thai, Laos Fried Rice, and Nam Khao. The Pad Thai was too sweet for my taste, the Beef Jerky was too hard and chewy, and the Fried Chicken Wings came out too dry. Still, overall it was a good experience and I'd come back if I'm in the area.

    Pandan Coconut Sweet Rice with Mango (IG: eatwithbaobae)
    Janelle H.

    The Lao Platter alone is worth the visit! Served with papaya salad, rice noodles, cabbage, and pork rinds, it also includes other savory bites like hard boiled eggs, Vietnamese ham, cured pork sausage, egg rolls, chicken wings, crispy pork riblets, Lao beef jerky, Lao sausage, and sticky rice. The other dishes we ordered were full of flavor as well! I absolutely recommend the duck fat fried rice and the crispy fish, but you honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Service is friendly and fast! Dine-in or take it to go.

    Crispy garlic chicken
    Mindi M.

    New favorite Thai restaurant !! I went here Sunday for a Yelp event, and got an order to go. I had excellent service and even better food. The restaurant was very clean and bright, they had lots of business which is always a good sign! I ordered my 2 favorites, crispy garlic chicken and pineapple chicken fried rice. Both were just how I wanted them to taste, delicious ! The portions are very big and well worth the price! I will be back for more!!

    Nikita S.

    The vibe at this place is more casual similar to a fast food diner. You order at a kiosk, and then the staff brings the food to your table. I ordered the Pad Thai with chicken. Unfortunately, it was overly sweet. I understand Pad Thai tends to be on the sweeter side, but this was much sweeter than expected, especially compared to versions I've had at other places. I also ordered it with a highest spice level, but there was no heat at all. Beyond that, the dish lacked flavor overall, which made it a disappointment for me. I noticed the place was very crowded, which surprised me, given the experience. Maybe it works for others, but it just wasn't for me. Some of the staff seemed new and unsure about few processes, but the service was otherwise okay.

    Crispy Garlic Chicken
    Marah H.

    Sweet Rice - Where the Food is Fire and the Vibes are Friendlier Than Your Aunt at a Family BBQ If you've never had the pleasure of having your taste buds serenaded by Lao food, Sweet Rice is the place to begin your delicious descent into obsession. The food? Phenomenal. I'm talking "dream about it later" levels of good. Their laab had me questioning every salad I've ever eaten. The service? Friendlier than someone who offers you gum and a compliment. Staff treated us like regulars, even though it was our first time, and after that meal, it definitely won't be our last. Now, why 4 stars and not 5? Well, I reserve 5 stars for experiences where angels sing and my hair looks better afterward. There was a slight delay with one dish, but honestly, I didn't mind because I was too busy eavesdropping on a couple having a very intense debate. We also ordered everything family style so there was plenty to keep up content. We also struggled a bit to get waters refilled but I totally understand as the restaurant was busy. In short: Sweet Rice is sweet indeed. Come for the food, stay for the friendly faces--and maybe wear stretchy pants. You'll thank me later.

    Papaya Salad
    Stacy I.

    The service was amazing! Food was delicious! My friend and I ate family style so we could each try everything. Recommend the Crispy Garlic Fish, definitely the Duck Fat Fried Rice.& the Papaya Salad. The Crispy Garlic Shrimp had a savory sweet garlic sauce. The fish was coated in a light crispy batter. The fish was soft and tender. Duck Fat Fried Rice was my favorite. Well seasoned not too salty, with chicken, shrimp and beef. Of course with egg mixed in and green onions on top to give it that last perfect touch. The Papaya salad was tangy and spicy. The papaya was crunchy perfect on a hot day......or any day really. This was a place is a gem and I can't wait to come back again for my next meal.

    Fried chicken skins
    Alyssa W.

    Giselle was our server (sorry if I spelled that wrong) She was so sweet!!! We had their fried chicken skins (seriously guys put these on the menu or make them part of a secret menu. I'd order these. Soooo good. we also have their beef pad Thai. It was delish. Sweet but not too sweet and all the veggies that went with it were super Fresh. Chicken skins 5/5 delish Beef pad Thai 5/5 so dang good. Huge portions. Service 10/5 she was so friendly We will be back!!! If you're in the area stop! You won't be sorry.

    Lao platter (serves 2-3 people)

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    Consistently good food. One of the best pad see eww around. Friendly staff. We need one more location in Kent!

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    I ordered shrimp & pork egg rolls and chicken pad Thai. The food is amazing! Will certainly come back again!

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    DoorDash . Got the crab fry rice and crispy chicken and phad kee mao it was delicious .

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    First time disappointed with their food. All items not as good as last time there. New cook ?

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    The food was amazing! I would definitely go there again if I'm ever in the area. The service was also great.

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    My wife and I ordered the yellow curry chicken. It was mouth watering. We will return!

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    Does Sweet Rice do catering?

    Yes, we do for pick up. We require at least 48 hours notice for orders

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    Updating my review because this place continues to be one of my go-to lunch spots during the…read moreworkweek. I absolutely love coming here on my lunch breaks -- it's comforting, consistent, and always hits the spot. It looks like they may be going through a name change or rebrand. The menus are new and the name printed on them is completely different from what I remember. I wish I had taken a photo because I can't recall the new name offhand, but it seems like a change may be coming soon. I ordered from the new lunch menu and went with the red curry, subbing chicken for tofu and ordering it three-star spicy. It was so good -- rich, flavorful, and perfect for a cold, rainy day. The new lunch special also comes with two spring rolls, which were absolutely delicious and a great bonus. The portion was very filling and satisfying without being too heavy. As always, the service was great, and the food came out quickly -- perfect for a work lunch. I can't wait to come back (and I definitely will). This place continues to be a favorite.

    This restaurant is under new ownership and unfortunately the service was not great here. The server…read morewas not very friendly and took their sweet time to take our order and made us wait for them to get a pen and notepad? Not sure why a server wouldn't have that on them during work. The ambiance was very dark and it was very empty. We ordered some starters, the fried calamari tasted undercooked, doughy, and very underwhelming. The papaya salad was decent, but the main entree noodle dishes were not great either. We ordered a special panang curry fried egg dish, but it ended up just being regular panang curry over rice with a fried egg very underwhelming. We ordered a green curry and the chicken was overcooked and tough. We ordered a chicken salad entree and the waiter said they overcooked the chicken and had to remake it? It came at the end of our meal as we were finishing up. Not sure how that happens, my guess is they forgot the order entirely until we asked where our salad was. It was not just me, but my whole family who all felt the same sentiment on a special night out for celebration. Save your time and money. I will not be coming back here.

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