Rice
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 686-5400
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- 28th Street
- Directions:
- 6 at 23rd St
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11am-11pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Rice – by Justin Hartung
In Short
The minimalist brick-and-steel decor of the massively popular, original Soho location has carried over to its offshoots in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Tribute gets paid to the restaurant's namesake with 10 kinds of rice and accompanying sauces that border-hop through pan-Asian, Mexican, Italian and Middle Eastern cuisines. Rounding out the menu are a few special entrees, salads with a choice of seven dressings, and unusual sides like edamame humus and Malaysian jerky.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkIn addition to wine and beer, an eclectic variety of nonalcoholic drinks are available, including fresh-pressed juices and, naturally, a roasted rice tea.
The ExtrasThe appearance of dried apricots and cranberries puts a new spin on marshmallow rice squares.
When to GoThe restaurant serves brunch from noon to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.
User Reviews for Rice
02/16/2007 Posted by newnycgirl
My boyfriend and I went to Rice on Valentine's Day and were extremely disappointed with the overall experience. We were seated promptly but then waited 20 minutes before the waitress greeted us...mind you we were one of 4 occupied tables at the time. The menu looked interesting, but the food was definitely not what we were expecting. The sticky rice and salmon tasted old, the chicken was rubbery, and our lemongrass salad came with iceburg lettuce (the menu stated mixed greens). Our drinks tasted waterdowned at best. The only redeeming quality was the black rice was pretty good. I do not recommend Rice on Lexington Ave. to anyone. If you're in the neighborhood - go somewhere else.
08/28/2006 Posted by kerrita
My boyfriend and I went to Rice as a spur-of-the-moment stop on Saturday night. The waitstaff may actually have been zombies dressed as New Yorkers, but no matter. My salmon salad was outstanding. He had the Vietnamese soup, which he said was bland, but his mom's from Saigon, so he's a harsh judge. Cheap, fun, delicious. We'd go back to the empty nabe just to eat at Rice.
Pros: Great atmosphere, creative and good food
Cons: Lame waitstaff, kitchen closes early
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