Rice N' Spice

Excellent food Great service Very helpful in ordering Highly recommend Not busy for lunchtime on a monday

I can't believe there is such amazing Sri Lankan food just right outside of Disneyland for amazing prices. I've had Sri Lankan here in California only a handful of times and this spot is easily the best I've had in my life (so far). Their menu is vast with a lot of different proteins and sides included, and you get to pick how you eat them (think of it like a carb of choice). I was thrilled to see so many vegan, plant-based options here to choose from, so this was a hard decision. We ultimately decided on #6) Pal Roti Combo and #19) String Hoppers, both with veggie curries and spicy coconut sambal. Each was priced at $16 and let me tell you, it came with a lot of food. The coconut roti was delicious and coupled well with the curry, jackfruit, and sambal. The rice noodle patties were such a fun way to enjoy everything as well, almost like a chip or tortilla. Everything tasted great, had an awesome kick, and filling. While the ambiance inside isn't amazing, it's still a comfortable spot to dine in and enjoy some fabulous and unique South Asian island cuisine. I am so ready to come back again and try more of their dishes because everything was just A+. -- Funny enough, I had this twice in one day. I was attending a friend's wedding party and he ordered the same food from here for my vegan friendly meal.

First and foremost this place is best! And! I did forgot the name of the food that we ordered, not a great help on it but! Show them the pic! See my pic! You'll drool over it! It's best! Seriously like best!!!! The spices are wild but not too taming on the flavor! And!!!!! Freshly made with awesome plating! That egg stays well in the middle! Oh my! Definite best time here! I skipped the spoon though... used my hands instead! The service is good and fast and the place is clean! Price wise, it suits the best you can get!

I can't remember if I've tried Sri Lankan food before but this was a refreshing, enjoyable experience! As soon as we walked in, someone walked us through all the popular items on the menu and took time to explain what each one was. There are dishes with rice as well as their version of rice noodles. This is more of a self-serve kind of establishment where you order at the front counter, pick up water and utensils, and bus your own trays after. I forgot the exact name of what I ordered (it's number 3 on the menu and apparently one of the most popular) but it had lamb (you can choose your protein), seasoned rice, a boiled egg, and some veggies, all wrapped up in a banana leaf. The meat was tender and seasoned well, and I enjoyed pairing it with the rice. I got to try some of my friend's roti as well and it had a subtle flavor. The parking lot is small and limited (shared with other businesses in the strip mall) so you might struggle to find parking if you come here during busy hour. We came around 7 pm and luckily found a spot quickly. The space is relatively small, with a 4-5 tables that seat about 4 inside, and food comes out quickly. I would come back to try more items!

I am still in love with the food at Rice N' Spice! This is the only Sri Lankan place that I go to and it continues to serve up delicious food! I always call ahead to place an order for pickup. Wait times vary, but it generally takes them 45 minutes to prepare the food. Occasionally, their phone lines are so busy that I can't get a call in even after several tries. That's frustrating, but I can understand since they only have one person working the front and a few people in the kitchen. I wish they had more people working here to cut down on the wait times. My stars are for the quality and taste of the food and it is phenomenal! My go-to here are the Godamba Roti with Lamb ($17.99), Chicken Lamprais ($15.99), and Chicken Lunch Packet ($15.99). It's a small place that is self-serve only. I personally don't mind since I always get my order to go.

If my research is still current, Rice N Spice, is the only Sri Lankan restaurant in Orange County. It has been on my "to do" list for a very long time. I finally got the opportunity while recently visiting Irvine. So, on my way back to the SFV, I routed via Anaheim, to get a carry out, from this eatery. While there were many attractive choices on the menu, I chose the rice and curry combination (you can choose one meat and four vegetables). For me, it was going to be chicken with beetroot, eggplant, green beans and lentils. All the components were elegantly and colorfully placed on a banana leaf that was at the bottom of a carry out container. It is well known how the banana leaf imparts, preserves and enhances food flavors and this is a plus. Either way, this Sri Lankan rice and curry combination would not have disappointed. I ate it twice for supper that night and for breakfast and lunch the next day. Each item was tasty, with distinct flavors, well balanced spices and blended harmoniously to provide a multitude of textures and gastronomic pleasure. An excellent presentation and a memorable dish. I know it is a long hike from the SFV, but I will have to go back to enjoy more culinary treats from this genuine ethnic restaurant.

Food was excellent in every way. I was driving back to San Francisco after going to Disneyland and stopped by for lunch. I asked them to make things mild for my daughter who can't handle spicy food. Please note that this is primarily a take out space with around 5 tables for sit down. The food was so good that I even bought a separate take out order. I will be back the next time I am in town.

I finally found Sri Lankan food in LA and I am absolutely thrilled - I knew what I wanted and was ready to go when I got to the restaurant. Walking in you see the large TV with the menus displayed and an area for hot food to be served from (but there was no buffet/hot food options when I went on a late Saturday afternoon). You order at the counter and that's the extent of it. The restaurant is more suited for to-go than dine-in as there aren't many seats - maybe three or four? However, that should not deter you, especially as there were plenty of to-go orders being placed when I went there. Warning: Because everything is made fresh, it can take 10-20 minutes for your food to come out, but please know that it is absolutely worth the wait! Pro-tip: If you don't want to wait (because the food is made fresh for every order), order ahead by calling them. Here's what I got - I had been missing Sri Lankan food, so that's why it was a larger-than-usual order: - Sri Lankan Lunch Packet with chicken: Savory rice with four veggies wrapped in a steamed banana leaf: $15.99. This took me back to my childhood eating packette lunches in Southeast Asia that was a lot like this - one meat dish and lots of veggies all wrapped in lotus or banana leaves. Delicious! -- The chicken, fish, or vegeterian, is $15.99 -- The beef or pork, is a (1) dollar more; $16.99. -- The lamb or shrimp, is two (2) dollars more; $17.99. - Godamba Roti with lamb: One (1) house-made egg roti and one (1) Godamba roti served with your choice of a meat side, veggie curry, and coconut sambol. $17.99 The lamb was not game-y in anyway, deliciously cooked in a tonne of spices and very tender. The Godamba roti is similar to our Malay/Indonesia/Singaporean roti canais (which are similar to Caribbean parathas or Bangladeshi/Nepali/Indian/Pakistani/Burmese parathas - the flaky ones). Delicious, flakey, well cooked, and the egg Godambi is always my favourite. -- The chicken, fish, or vegeterian, is $15.99 -- The beef or pork, is a (1) dollar more; $16.99. -- The lamb or shrimp, is two (2) dollars more; $17.99. - Pol Roti combo with beef: Three (3) house-made coconut (pol) rotis with your choice of a meat side, veggie curry, and coconut sambol. $16.99 I love pol roti so much and have not been able to make it myself, so finding out that not only is there a Sri Lanka restaurant that I could go to in OC, but that they had pol roti really made my day. The beef was so tender and you can't go wrong with the sambol or daal. The pol roti is slightly thicker than your average roti (or tortilla), but not heavy in any way. It's a perfect roti to eat by itself, with some butter, sambol, or beef! -- The chicken, fish, or vegeterian option, is $15.99 -- The beef or pork option, is a (1) dollar more; $16.99. -- The lamb or shrimp option, is two (2) dollars more; $17.99. - Hoppers with fish: One (1) egg hopper (Sri Lankan crepe) and two (2) plain hoppers made with rice flour & coconut milk served with your choice of a meat side, veggie curry, and coconut sambol. $15.99. Hoppers have the crispy edges and a thicker centre, given the shape of thier vessel and how they're cooked, and serve as a perfect breakfast or meal in general with any dish. - Sago: Tapioca pudding mixed with coconut milk, palm sugar, nuts, and spices. $4.69. Yes, yes, yes. Not too sweet, perfectly cooked sago with amazing flavour. It's not at all like boba - if that's what you're thinking when you read "tapioca". While the same ingredient, the chewiness is far less, particularly given the shape and size of the sago. The prices vs. quantity is on-par and while it can be expensive, especially if you order like me, this is absolutely worth it. And, if you've had Southeast Asian food from Cambodian, Indonesian, Malaysian, etc. or even South Asian food from Nepal, Pakistan, etc., Sri Lankan food will taste very familiar, delicious, flavourful, still unique! Fun fact: Sri Lankan (and southern Indian) spices cuisine are what travelled to Southeast Asia, leading to the heavy influence in flavours and dishes you see in the latter region - the coconut-heavy dishes we have in Southeast Asia take their influence from the trade routes from Sri Lanka and southern India. All the dishes have spices, but they are not spicy. The owner was also super nice and helpful! I had such a pleasant experience, I will definitely come back and try other dishes. I am so, so excited to have found this restaurant - cannot wait to have more. The sheer joy and relief I have now is hard to explain, but please know that this is a stellar small business to support, so please, please do! They also do catering, if you're interested. The restaurant was easy to find, plenty of shared parking.

This is my first time trying srilankan cuisine!!! It was so good! I love spice food and this was just perfect! I have been living in this neighborhood for years ! I have should tried this place before! I'm from Korea and two dishes we tried were so good and workers here are super nice and kind This will be my new favorite spot for lunch now

The food always delicious and the service it beyond our expectations , high recommended.

Forewarning: This place offers no service, and food is made to order, so you will likely wait a good while. A compromise may be ordering ahead or to go. However, the food is worth it. Enjoyed my first taste of Sri Lankan food here. I especially liked the spiciness of the Kottu, and the sticky chewiness of the chopped roti, which was almost reminiscent of a wide rice noodle but firmer, is up my alley. (4/5) Also tried the Lamprais, which is apparently the most popular item. This was a more unique flavor that I haven't had before, with sweetness from the curried pineapple and milder stewed chicken that falls apart. The roasted banana leaf preparation is a plus as both a packet of flavor and fun presentation. Definitely worth trying (4/5)

It was my first time trying Sri Lankan food and it won't be my last. I ordered the Godamba combo and added lamb. The lamb (left) was full of different spices which i loved. In in middle, it was some sort of curry. On the right, it was a cold spicy dish which I wasn't the biggest fan. They give you 2 big pieces of rotio, one which egg inside. What i did was peel a piece and dipped it in sauces which was a great combination. I'll definitely be back to try other things on their menu.

I was really excited to try Sri Lankan cuisine for the first time and this place really served with amazing flavors and quality. The restaurant is more suited for to-go than dine-in because it does not contain many seatings. They get constant to-go orders, so our food did take a little bit of time to come out, but it was worth the wait! We got an order of #9 String Hoppers with chicken as our protein and an order of #4 kotu with fish. The veggie curry and coconut sambol were deliciously creamy and the chicken was so tender and flavorful. The rice noodles were excellent for soaking up the flavors. Overall a very fun dish because we got to try different combinations of flavors as we mix one with the other. The spices and flavorful of the kotu was phenomenal--strong and bold. I loved the fish and eggs, but the doughy texture of the godamba roti was a little unpleasant after a while. Portions were generous so we had leftovers for to-go, and the roti did not reheat well; it became too bloated and mushy. For drinks, we got both the faluda and the "sri lankan style" coffee. The faluda was super delicious and creamy, yet still refreshing and light, which was a great cleanser between the strong spices and flavors. We really enjoyed the coffee too! The added spices really elevated the taste and balance the creaminess of the drink. The owner was also super nice and helpful! I had such a pleasant experience, I will definitely come back and try other dishes (:

A fantastic melding of flavors and quality ingredients! I absolutely love the food here. Steamed in Banana leaves, the entire dish is mind blowingly fragrant and exudes flavors. I've never had sri Lankan food before this and I 100% cannot stop coming back. There isn't service but that's mostly okay. Would appreciate some complimentary water at the least though, though they have unique sodas

A great spot for authentic Sri Lankan food! My favorite dish is the lunch packet or the lamprais, which lets you try a lot of things. It can get pretty spicy so I would order a falooda to tone it down!

Love this place. Delicious Sri Lankan food that I'd recommend to anyone. Friendly service and nice vibe.

Number one restaurant to be hang out enjoy our delicious foods we need expand our Sri Lanka culture of foods have restraints ms in other cities especially Pasadena San Gabriel etc because we have Sri business in New Port Beach to much of Indian foods restraunts we need others people to know the Sri Lanka culture of foods

Small restaurant tucked in the corner plaza in Anaheim. The restaurant was easy to find, plenty of shared parking. Seemed empty when we arrived on Monday evening with the exception of what appeared to be regulars walking in to pick up orders. Very friendly gentleman greeted us at the register. There was what appeared to be a hot bar where I thought all the food would be, but it was empty. Ordered -#7 lamb Godamba boti - traditionally eaten with the hands it comes with 2 roti (one with egg and without), 3 sides to dip: lentils, meat of choice and coconut sambal -lamb lamprais - warm, aromatic packet of flavorful meat served on a bed of rice in a banana leaf and topped off with a hard boiled egg. The gentleman had mentioned that most items on the menu have spice. So if you dislike spice or are too sensitive to spice maybe consider eating elsewhere? At least consider this a friendly forewarning. But if you can take some heat - I would highly recommend trying this place out.

Nice food with an interesting taste. They offer vegan options and I like the quantity and variety. I only wish they would open a little earlier instead of 12pm. Will return to try other items.

Amazing Sri Lankan food. We ordered the Sri Lankan lunch packet with 4 vegetables and chicken curry in a banana leaf. This food is so authentic and to die for. I was in love with this delicious flavorful food. Rice N Spice is on the corner of Euclid and Katella in Anaheim where 7 11 and Pizza Hut is located. Hi

Great experience. Interesting food, very different . Prices are reasonable and fair. Kind service.

So restaurant is in a little small plaza. Parking is a bit iffy, but once you get a spot. You can come in order at the counter and then they will bring it to your table. Very limited seating so this wouldn't be a good spot for a large group. 4 people max. Service was very nice. The gentleman gave us plenty of recommendations. It was our first time trying and it was delicious! Food was very flavorful and fun to eat. Would come again!

I found this place because I was driving through the area and saw the sign indicating that it was a Sri Lankan cuisine which sparked my interest. This place is tucked away in a small shopping center near a bar. It is relatively well lit and clean, considering that I came on a absolute downpour. The server was very nice to me, considering how wet it was outside. And since I am not familiar with Sri Lankan in Cuisine was very informative about the style of food and the culture. They also gave great comparisons to other cuisines to help me understand the flavors of the menu. I decided to order two of the most popular dish. And I am absolutely blown away by the flavors that it had. It vaguely reminded me of the Indonesian Nasi Bunkus! I admit I am not very familiar with Sri Lankan cuisine but I really recommend the food it is amazing.

Came to this place after about a year. New paint. Food quality average, not as flavorful as it was when it started. Also, seem like same fillers used for alternative dishes for pastries. I used to promote this place, not upto the standard that it used to be when actual family worked as I think daughter of the owner. Recommendation to owner, give free water to customers not just bottle water as the food is spicy and it should be the least to offer the customers.

Today's lunch is Sri Lanka food. We ordered the #1 Biryani with chicken, #2 lunch packet with lamb comes with 4 spiced vegetables, and # 8 hopper with egg. My co-worker recommended this place. He's from Sri Lanka. Thank you, Srinath. All the food was delicious. The diners near our table stated #4 is very popular, too. If you like trying a variety of foods . I highly recommend this place to try. Every bite is flavorful

I found that this Sri Lankan restaurant have the most delicious vegan options. This is my kind of food, people! There is no meat substitute used like in other vegan restaurants or non-vegan restaurants with vegan options. They use all kind of vegetables, fruits, or nuts like green beans, beetroot, jackfruit, pumpkin, bread fruit, eggplants, mango, cashews etc. to lotus roots. They are very creative to make each vegetable to be a curry or sambol and yet each dish tastes different than the other. Also on the plus side, they are all gluten free(at least those what I have eaten). I like it so much that I hired them to cater for my birthday party. I received the best catered party with top quality service. I didn't expect it came with table decorations and a birthday greeting to me. What an awesome idea! It went BEYOND my expectations. My vegan friends were so impressed with the taste and quality of the food. If you go to their restaurant you will find that they have 6 - 7 different choices to have with savory rice each day. The person who help you usually knows which items are vegan. I usually have the Lunch Packet plate with rice and 5 different curries. Each day they will change menu and different kind of vegan options are available. So I really never have the exact same plate twice. They usually put papadam with each Lunch Packet. Their Hopper is also vegan if you order with no eggs.

If you want spicy, check this out. Best matched for Winter weather you'll be amazed by the flavor.

This was a great experience. We reached there almost at closing time but they were really accommodating. Sri Lankan food has similarities to our region's cooking and yet has variations which made it a novel experience. The food tasted pretty good as well so definitely worth a revisit which we are hoping to do soon

About $15 for the string hopper set. The food was delicious! Sambol was the perfect amount of spicy, the string hoppers were savory and perfect for dipping, and the daal was a nice texture. The server was friendly and the food came out in about 5 minutes.

If you are not familiar with the concept of how tasty a hard-boiled egg smothered in thick gravy, then let me change your mind. Lamprais is kinda like indian food but with a huge, signature kick. It adds (a lot) more spices, making it rich and has more depth than a thesaurus. It's tasty, spice-y (not the spicy kind, though it does have some kick to it), truly full of flavors. And the hard-boiled egg! The whites retain the aroma and flavors of the rich gravy, and the velvety yolk gives depth to the whole taste profile, not dissimilar with how good cheese add more depth to a dish. I can't say more about it better than actually having the experience it at least once. Give it a try. You won't regret it.

Food was good, friendly staff. Chicken in the fried rice was dry. But tasted so great.

One word ... Delicious! We tried the lunch plate with chicken and it was so tender and juicy. The rice is nicely seasoned and the sides were so good. We tried the eggplant as well, it was in a sweet and spicy sauce cooked in a way I've never had eggplant before! We were still hungry so we also got the kotu with fried chicken and omg it had a complex spice profile and the chewy roti was perfect with the crunchy pieces of chicken. So flavorful and so worth the price. Highly recommend coming here, everyone was polite and helpful. Inside is clean and inviting, had a couple other customers eating inside with us. For desert I got the wattapalan even though I was super full because I was so intrigued. It reminded me of flan, with a more nutty flavor. It was a bit too sweet for me, but I'd recommend it in small quantities!

So I found this place purely by accident I was in the shopping g center to have lunch with friend at a little Mexican diner it was closed for some reason and we were on a time crunch. We saw the sign and decided let's try it. I had never had Sri Lanken food before but was very impressed the food was amazing and so was the service I highly recommend you give it a try!

Amaaaazing Sri-Lankan Food Everything was great- definite must try. The staff was also really welcoming. I loved everything inside this restaurant.

Amazing,solful food. Appam, jack fruit curry, mutton kothu parotta all good. Parking is limited.

Very unique food compared to your typical indian, aka Punjabi, restaurant. Definitely would. Recommend trying this place. The condiments are phenomenal too

For vegetarians - a hopper with Cashew curry , jackfruit curry , sambol and dal is the best meal by far !!

The smells coming from this meal are incredible! Such savory food. I ordered the weekday special with chicken, mango, and beets and it's served on a bed of rice. Very hearty portion and the combination of flavors makes me want to come back for more!

Very assuming spot but the food was phenomenal. Born & raised in Malaysia, I grew up eating food that incorporate spices & spiciness. Sri Lankan food definitely hit the spot. Everything that we ordered were delicious & would definitely be back again!

Always make a pit stop whenever we're heading to LA or SD. What a simple unassuming place that serves great tasting dishes that leaves you wanting more - but your tummy ain't got the space. Just try everything on the menu :-). I got a few more to go on my next trips.

We love being exposed to different worldly foods. Here in Orange County you can find great Vietnamese food, great Korean food, great Chinese food, great Mexican food, and great Persian food. Sri Lankan food? Not so much. This wonderful hole in the wall is a great find. The service, depending on when you go, can be a little slow, but the food is great. Do yourself a favor and get the Kottu Roti. Complete and full disclosure, my exposure to Sri Lankan food is minimal so I can't testify to it's authenticity. What I can testify is that we enjoy the items we've eaten and we're happy to support this small business that introduces the local community with delicious food.

Amazing little find ... we were looking for some vegan options and they have a great menu for that! The counter service was friendly and super helpful because we hadn't had Sri Lankan food before. As some of the other people in there told us it's influenced by India, Malaysia, Caribbean and Portuguese foods. We had the #2 all vegetarian with eggplant and jackfruit curry and I had the #8 with chicken. All the flavors and the kindness of the people made this a place we return! It's a place but clean and new!

My wife is Sri Lankan so it means a lot to me to be able to go somewhere she can get a taste of home. It makes it even better that it is absolutely fantastic! Their Godamba Roti is one of my favorite meals. It is perfect with the lamb curry. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Orange County.

Shocked to see a 20 % tip added to the bill automatically. Food is good, service is ok and there is free parking

Finally got to try this restaurant at an event where they were catering, and they met all my expectations. So rich in flavor and beautiful presentation! I tried everything they had to offer from the rice, to the egg curry, the curry with pork, the eggplant dish, and the extremely refreshing cucumber salad! Every single dish left me wanting more... The authenticity and balance of flavors and spice was fantastic, and left everyone at the party raving! Can't wait to try more items from their menu at the restaurant or have an event where I can cater from here!

If you are looking for delicious Sri Lankan food with full of flavors, this is the place! Amazing food, great service, and peaceful ambiance. Would recommend 100%. Thank you for accommodating our last minute needs.

3 things I love to see in a restaurant: -Amazing flavors (I would give 10 Stars!) -Great bang for your buck (Would give 5 stars) -Completely different from anything I've ever had (5 stars!) If you're tired of the regular mundane pizza, burger, fusion this, and fusion that restaurant, give this place a try. Do you have to be an adventurous person to try this place? For me, no, but you do have to like spices. This place us unlike any I've ever had before. Of course you don't come across a Sri Lankan place around ever corner so I have no comparison. What I do know is both my taste buds and my wallet were singing with joy. However, even if this place was on the pricier side, I would still be a fan. The food is so perfectly balanced, perfectly salty with some sweetness, and bursting with flavors. I can see myself coming here time and time again trying all the dishes they offer. Opening up their to-go packaging is like being transported to some Asian foreign country (the lamprais dish specifically!) So enough of my yapping, lets talk about the real star of the show. We came right at noon when they opened and ordered: -Chicken Lamprais lunch 10 Stars $12 (Sunday lunch special $2 cheaper than normal) -Veggie Kottu 10 Stars $10 -fish roll and chicken roll (chinese roll, a customer there told me) 4 stars ~$3 each -Pol roti, the smaller but thicker one 4 stars $1.75 I love how the chicken lamprais was wrapped in banana leaf. The flavors from the leaf definitely helped to bring out a lot of aromatic and made the meal so interesting to eat. I can't even tell half of what was in the dish, but I was able to make out pieces of chicken, a fried salty ball of some sort, rice, and pineapple. I normally hate sweet things in my main dishes but the pineapple here worked so well!! The whole dish wasn't sweet, but just when you bite into the pineapple it was just the right amount sweet and salty goodness! Sort of like real al pastor on the spit and they put some pineapple in your taco, yeaaa like that. My complaint though is the second time we had this, they included some chicken bones that had splintered. I bit into 2 or 3 pieces of bones, not good eats. The veggie kottu was also amazing! I had no idea what I was eating and can't tell what anything is because it's all chopped up into small pieces. Leap of faith folks, you can do it! This thing is amazing and I may even like it more than the chicken lamprais! From how the employee/owner? explained it, this dish has pol roti, some scrambled eggs, and veggies all chopped up into tiny pieces. O! I asked for this spicy and DAMN it delivered! Although their spicy levels aren't consistent, because the second time we had it the dish wasn't nearly as spicy. Also since it was our first time, we got the fish and chicken roll. It is not anywhere on the menu, but if you look at their menu under event platters, you'll see the pictures. I asked a customer and he said they called it chinese roll. If you know Portos potato balls, these are similar but in a roll, with chicken or fish inside. I prefer the fish roll, it was tastier. The pol roti, I would skip. The first 2 bites were good but it was too dense. In the kottu though, it was amazing! The only con is the wait time. If you have lots of time to sit around and chit chat with friends for an hour before eating, feel free to come here. The 1st time coming here, we didn't know and ordered at the restaurant. We ended up waiting about 40 minutes. The 2nd time, we called ahead 1150, they're not open till 12, the food wasn't ready till 1240 when they said 1230 as the pick up! We'll most likely come again since this place is so unlike any other we've ever had. Plus in a world of now overpriced and skimpy dishes, this place delivers!

Great Food! Better Service! 10/10. I highly recommend for anybody craving Sri Lankan Cuisine.

Food and customer service was excellent Great hospitality Authentic Sri Lankan food Fast service I tried Biriyani, rice &curry, hoppers and Sri Lankan short eats They all were super tasty