The Rice Box

My visit to The Rice Box was an incredible experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a warm welcome. Grecia, our lovely hostess, made our evening even more special with her kindness and professionalism. She guided us through the menu with a smile and recommended delicious dishes that exceeded all our expectations. The restaurant's atmosphere was cozy and modern, perfect for enjoying a relaxed meal. The food itself was exceptional: each dish was carefully prepared and bursting with authentic flavors that truly stood out. My favorite dish was the Chow Fun – it was absolutely delicious! In addition to the excellent food, the service was impeccable. Grecia paid attention to every detail and was always available to ensure everything was to our liking. Her kindness and respect made our experience memorable and left us eager to return soon. In summary, The Rice Box not only offers delicious food but also exceptional service thanks to people like Grecia, who made our visit an unforgettable experience. We will definitely be back!

I paid $18.39 total for just a box and a eggroll. If you look at previous reviews that have photos, you'll see that most dishes that are easily recognized as "Chinatown Classics" come with the main dish in its own container, a side of rice in a box and a chicken egg roll. For some reason, I keep having issues with the entire staff, for which I have no clue why. Before it would be small, having my side of rice be the wrong type of rice I ordered. Today I got swindled by them, literally scammed because as you can see from the photos I have uploaded, they packed my curry chicken dish into the side box of fried rice I ordered, with no main dish included at all. You can even see the chicken and lime packed into the rice that would normally be in its own bigger container for the main dish. I've ordered the Chinatown Classics Curry before and it's always the main dish, side of rice and the eggroll, so I know how it's supposed to come. When I placed my order I didn't alter anything about it, never told the cashier to pack it in all into the one tiny box or do anything special. The normal curry fried rice menu option doesn't even come close to the price I paid, even when you size it up and add everything to it. There is no way they made a mistake, they did this on purpose and will try feign ignorance. They keep targeting me and I don't know why, I'm simply a paying customer who likes the food and just wants to eat like anyone else. I have never spoken negatively to them before or looked at them the wrong way. I just order my food and sit down and wait. The worst part of it all is that I paid the full price for the Curry Chinatown Classic. So anyone coming here, be wary of these people when you get your food.

Overall this was a cool experience!!! We came here for a good friend’s birthday and the place didn’t disappoint. I will say I was a bit shocked that there wasn’t much seating in the restaurant but with the area, I can understand. Now we had a group of 12 so we knew it was to be a bit tough to get seated and we didn’t realize the place only holds about 50 seats total so that felt like a bit of a set back. No waitresses so you order and pay before being seated and they are pretty quick getting your food out. The food, the food is pretty damn good, and tastes very fresh. There were many dishes ordered but I think the fried rice was a pretty big hit! The Low Mein was probably the least favorite but it had zero veggies and was just flavored noodle!!!I really liked all the neon it really felt a bit like I was in Tokyo although I’ve never been. I loved the experience and maybe someday I’ll make the 50 minute drive back again. One last thing… the customer turnover is fast and I never saw anyone get out from behind the counter and clean but it didn’t seem to be an issue for anyone.

I have ate at all the locations numerous times these service, food and employees are all fantastic. Never had any issues in the quality has been always great. Took advantage to actually do a photo shoot here as well with n friends with no issues. Even though we were in their way. They still were very nice and helpful to us. So here are some fun images of the place to say. The food is amazing. Get the chow fun , they cook better then a lot other Asian restaurants . No questions doubt .

Typical great tasting food that I expect from rice box. It's definitely my go to when craving Asian food. Parking is always a hassle in this area. You either have to pay, find street parking or hope their tiny parking lot isn't full. Regardless the food is always top notch and delicious. Then interior has a futuristic type of vibe and it's just pleasant to look at . Definitely coming back .

Went on a Saturday and it was busy. Be prepared to wait, as this place is pretty popular. There is also minimal free parking, so keep that in mind. I got the orange chicken, fried rice, and the cream cheese wonton. Everything was hot and tasty. I would return.

I came here a while ago had lunch with my sister. The food was okay not anything to crack over. The service was stale and the atmosphere was a little boring. Overall the experience was nice.

Cyberpunk themed Chinese restaurant Rice Box features your standard American-Chinese food and is pretty tasty. Food is freshly prepared (usually wok-fried) and well-seasoned but not super greasy. Value: Most entrees are in the $10-20 range and feature large portions sizes. I wish entrees could be ordered without the chicken / vegetable egg roll for a discount.

I set my expectations low when it comes to American Chinese food so I will say the food here was actually not that bad. I ordered the Eggplant Green Beans with a side of fried rice and my partner got the General Tso's Chicken with a side of broccoli. Both came with egg rolls and a fortune cookie. The food came out piping hot and since we were eating in, we got to enjoy it while everything was still fresh. The eggplant green beans were very garlicky and tasty but way too salty for me. I really wish it was a bit less salty because other than that it was good! I liked the fried rice but could have done without the bean sprouts; the egg roll was crispy and delicious. I tried the General Tso's from my partner and I liked that the chicken was crispy and not soggy, although this is not something I would usually order for myself. The portions were honestly huge and a single order could be split into 2-3 meals. It felt like the rice container was never ending, they really pack that rice in! I might stop by again if I ever crave Chinese American food.

Rice box food is for those with challenged tastebuds. Its a last resort spot for me. Step above panda express and thats only because that have tofu and I am vegetarian. I ordered orange tofu it taste like tomato sauce w hint of oranges. I make this from scratch theres no tomatoe base whatsoever. Its overpriced one entre is 18 buck no drink for fast food. The decor is what brings people in but if you love real Asian food of any kind you know this is crappy food.

Great vibe, cool atmosphere, great bang for your buck, clean, and friendly service. Food quality to price is good. Overall good, Americanized Chinese food for the price AND great vibe to hang out with friends, especially if you attend Rice University. My only complaint is their shrimp with walnut (by the way, comes with white rice and a Chinese egg roll). It's not great as a leftover as it disagree with my stomach. Oh, and their green beans with eggplants can use less salt. Otherwise, everything else is good while dining in and as leftovers.

We finally decided to eat in the restaurant instead of take-out. Vibes of the place is industrial atmosphere. Lots of group seating spaces. Service is fast and staff are friendly. This is one of our go-to places for noodles and fried rice. They hit on flavors we're looking for. *Chicken Wings-- 2/10- flavor is not for us *Beef House Fried Rice-- 8.5/10 (one of our go-to but we forgot to indicate NO bean sprouts) *Shrimp Lo-Mein-- 8/10 (the shrimps they use are really small and we usually like bigger shrimps in our noodles. We also forgot to tell them NO VEGGIES, not a fan of it) *Candied Walnut Shrimp-- 1/10 (Not worth nearly $15. Shrimps are too small and wayyyy too much batter. Flavors are not the same as traditional Honey Walnut Shrimp-- more modern flavors. We got this for take out last time and thought it arrived soggy. And after eating inside-- it has a light crunch but soggy internally. I think if you switched up your batter to egg whites and cornstarch-- it would be amazing. Stays crunchy and batter is not heavy.) *Chicken Egg Rolls-- 7/10 (they're average. The sauce it comes with doesn't really hit. IMO it's better with that Asian sweet chili sauce Overall-- still our go-to for fried rice and noodles.

The Rice Box was not bad--it just wasn't great. First, to talk about the ambiance, it felt very gimmicky and insincere. They lean a lot into the urban landscape and neon signage theme. Everything is made of cement; nothing cozy or welcoming about it. Definitely a spectacle from the outside, and I can see the appeal, but in my opinion, it doesn't make for the best dining experience. Now for the food. We ordered the Orange Chicken and Cumin Beef. Both of them were fine. I would even say the Cumin Beef was pretty decent. They were just lacking in bold flavors and spices; it felt watered-down. It was also pretty pricey, with each meal coming out to around $15. I can understand why someone may like this if it is one of their few encounters with Asian food. However, we are lucky to have so many great options for authentic, flavorful, and fairly priced Asian food in Houston--it simply doesn't make sense to come here.

finally got to try this restaurant and it was okay. if you're looking for authentic chinese food this is not it but very tasty chinese inspired. love the vibe of the resturant; quite unique. the service from the cashier was great, and he was very patient seeing that it was our first time dining at the restaurant. we typically eat family style so we ordered a bunch of food: general tso chicken with lo mein , beef chow fun, and shrimp fried rice with three egg rolls. so yea... we're hungry and excited! it's freezing indoors but a nice night out so we sit on the outside patio. our food arrives and it's one tray, three boxes, a container filled with the chicken, utensils and napkins. i'm wondering where the plates are or at least another tray. mind you-- it's just two of us and we ordered a lot of food and are not planning on sharing this food by taking turns eating out of the boxes. the girl who brought the food came back with soy sauce and so i asked for a plate she said they don't have any and so i ask for something to eat on since we have a lot of food and she brings a container (instead of a second tray) so okay i eat out of the container and it's lid :) the food was plentiful and tasty. the general tso chicken was unusually very sweet! i've never had it like this before; it was different but okay. the lo mein was a bit on the dry side and just noodles-- if you're looking forward to vegg in it that's not happening. the beef chow fun was my favorite; so tasty, good amount of beef and tender. the shrimp fried rice was great if you're on a low sodium diet i will say but i enjoyed it. oh and the chicken egg roll was good. it's a bit pricy for chinese food but for the portion size it's cool. we ate at the resturant and also had left overs for two more meals (for one).

The restaurant's ambiance is futuristic and unique, setting it apart from the usual dining experience. The food was served hot, fresh, and delicious, and the service was decent. Although some patrons had to stand due to limited seating, it was worth the experience. As a pickup-and-go restaurant, I was caught in the rain, but this place did not disappoint with its diverse menu options. I am excited to try another dish on my next visit.

Super good food, super cool experience! My number one tip here is that the portions are actually huge! We ordered way too much food, but all of it was excellent! Cyberpunk vibes on the interior and very cool menu. Curry chicken was fantastic!

SHORT STORY Regular Chinese food $13+ Very nice restaurant design Casual Cash and Card accepted *not the best parking situation but there is a parking garage near. LONG STORY Not too much of a long story but Rice Box is good but I didn't think it was anything great. I've been twice. The times I've been the service was pretty fast and they've been nice. You look at the board, then order and head to a seat. This place can be filthy, the tables, the bathroom. There should be more attention to cleaning. But other than that it's a ok spot looking for some day or light night Chinese when in the area.

Wow, place was busy tonight but the menu cough tour attention. Glad to make it in and get some food, it was tasty !! And Kudos to the staff , they were doing an amazing job at moving the customer timely and providing such good service Faves for the evening Garlic green beans Curry fried rice with shrimp House fried rice with shrimp Pork dumplings

I've had a few things from here and everything was always really good. The box was full of food. The curry fried rice is my favorite. The steamed broccoli is really good and balances out whatever meal you pick to get you a good amount of veggies. The crab wontons were not the best. I wouldn't get them again. But I will definitely be trying more things here.

Portions are nice! And the place just screams cool. Very fun place to spot some neat cars too.

Interesting and delightfully aesthetic cyberpunk Chinese spot. I would def return for the lights at night cuz it's filled with neon lights, and decor that are typical for cyberpunk or asian night life vibes. As an Asian-American living in california I was skeptical about this chain and look, the main menu is your typical American Chinese staples like orange chicken etc. However, I was pleasantly surprised with the ribs and wings. Im not a texas yeehaw cowboy so I don't know if these ribs are legit are not, but I CAN speak to the Szechwan (sichuan) spices on their Chongqing ribs. They also offer salt and pepper wings as well as other flavors and THESE are the items you should be getting from this spot. Yang Chow (yangzhou) fried rice is also a good sign on the menu, as fully Americanized places only offer the classic fried rice. I heard a worker describe yang chow fried rice as fried rice without soy sauce but that's not true. It's supposed to be seasoned with salty meats and spices and such. I didn't get to try it, but the fact that it's on the menu was another pleasant surprise. The manager was super friendly and nice. She checked in on everyone and really made the vibe nice, even though this is a fast food spot and not a sit-down restaurant. Seating: indoor and outdoor tables Parking: free parking lots around Wifi: no Payment: cashless preferred Vibe: casual cyberpunk Chinese fast food spot Dress code: casual but this would make a killer photoshoot spot at night

I got food poisoning from here! The only thing that was good was the fried rice and crab Rangoon. Everything else I bagged up and gave to the homeless.

Finally tried The Rice Box and it was delicious! I had the Garlic 4 Season Green Beans with beef and I loved it. My family had the General Tso chicken and Sesame chicken. Tried some of their food and they were yummy as well. Definitely recommend!

So I decided to try this Rice Box on Morningside and I was enthusiastic since my boyfriend wanted some Rice Box because we had a great experience at the Heights location. I ended up getting 4 things, Orange Chicken, Pepper Steak, Garlic Eggplant w/ Minced Beef, and an extra Chicken Eggroll. Let's start off with the good. The Pepper Steak was decent. The steak was a bit tough, but the flavor was definitely there for the most part. The service was decent as well, especially the guy that took my order, give that man a raise, and the food came out in under 10 minutes. Also, the eggroll was crispy and delicious. Now on to the bad, the garlic eggplant with minced beef was not that good at this location. In fact, it tastes different than the heights location altogether. The flavor of garlic and minced beef was absolutely non existent what so ever. It was overpowered by a sweet sauce, which I didn't like at all. Also, the eggplant was way overcooked. The Orange Chicken was disappointing as well, the orange flavor was barely present. They put so much sauce on there that the fried chicken was not crispy when biting into it. The white rice and the noodles were dry, and not even the sauces can save that to save its life. In conclusion, we'll stick with the Heights location. We will not return to this location.

Vibe- This is a fairly new spot in the Rice Village area that looks super futuristic and cool. They serve Chinese cuisine. They have many vegetarian and vegan options on their menu so that was a plus for me :) Customer service- Great! Food/drinks- I got the tofu with general Tso and it came with white rice and a vegetable egg roll; the food was alright, that's why I gave 4 stars overall. Parking- I parked in the garage a few restaurants down from the spot and the first 2 hours were complimentary! You can park on the street but good luck with that on a busy day or night.

Really thought I would love this place but it's so over hyped! I've gotten better honey walnut shrimp and crab rangoons from Panda Express. The shrimp were so small and HEAVILY breaded so they appeared bigger (and they had no sauce). The rangoons were mid and so was the fried rice. They do have good portions and staff were friendly but probably won't be back. Pictured: all the breading I took off the shrimp, mini shrimp, and fried rice which I barely touched.

Great group of friendly hard working people even during peak hours! Sometimes your order won't be ready when you arrive but they acknowledge and assure you it'll be out soon.

The Rice Box has been on my list of places to try since I moved here. Finding parking mid-day was a complete disaster. And with the heat wave, I was not interested in walking a long distance to eat. I appreciated, though, that there were 4 parking spots directly in front of the restaurant for pickup and take out. This worked out well since I had opted for take-out. Walking in, I didn't really understand the vibe this place was going for. Yes, futuristic, but I think this is more about brining people in than it is about having a fully-baked concept. The futuristic vibe stops at the menu.... while I'd expect it to be incorporated everywhere else. Since I had never been here, I ordered the beef chow fun based on a recommendation. The service was prompt, kind, and super easy. Now, the reviews about large portion sizes are completely correct- I was able to split my noodles into 2 meals. I thought the flavor was great (albeit salty, but I think I should have expected this). I do think that this restaurant is extremely overhyped and overpriced for the overall flavor of the food. And this isn't to take anything away from this restaurant, I think I just simply... don't get the hype. Would I call this a "must-try?" No, but I would come back if I wanted a quick to-go meal.

Newer location with a prime corner lot. This location is really big compared to the other and has a nice indoor and outdoor eating area. They give generous portions and is more like American Chinese cuisine then if you were to get Chinese food in China town. (Off bellaire). Egg rolls were really good with a nice crunch to them. Fried rice is just okay, it definitely needs a protein to make it better. They also don't have any spicy chili sauce or saracha around so u may want to have some in ur pocket. I got Kung pao chicken and it all tastes good with fresh crisp veggies but it's still missing something for me. I think the Chicken was cut into chunky pieces. I like my kung pao diced smaller. I'll come here again bc it's solid but it could be better. Service was good, everyone was nice.

My first visit to The Rice Box was a delightful experience. The ambiance was vibrant yet peaceful, and the staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating, especially to us newcomers. The food was excellent, and the portions were incredibly generous. My group of three all had leftovers to savor. We are out-of-towners and will dine there again in the future.

I went to the location off N.Shepard before and this one seems to not be the same experience. Food was like a McDonalds version of Asian street food. I like MCD by the way but was expecting higher quality and fresher flavors so expectations not met. Very " 1st world prob"review I know.

Been going to rice box since they were at UH at the food truck and John was still working on the truck. I brought my wife and she fell in love with it from the beginning! I am also a restaurant owner and I know how ratings can make or break businesses. So that's why I'm still giving them 5 stars, and because they've always been great and our go to spot. However, our past 5 visits or so have been very mediocre in taste. We always split the same thing, a Mongolian beef and sub for cauliflower, extra veggie egg-roll. Lately, we haven't been able to even finish it! Not sure what this gooey sauce they are putting on the veggies but it's not good at all. We tried a different dish for the FIRST TIME ever (orange chicken)! My wife and I have been getting the same thing for over 4 years now! Never a change in order. But we wanted to see if that gooey sauce was specific to the Mongolian and sadly the orange chicken had it also. Sad to say but this has definitely vibed us out and Although I enjoyed the chicken wings my wife doesn't eat meat. So, we're very sad about the recipe change for the sauces but we will definitely be back to see if anything has changed. Please bring back the old recipe so my pregnant wife can satisfy her cravings!! :)

This is a nice location in Rice Village. The menu is quite extensive and most items have several meat & vegetarian options. I thought the entrees were a bit pricey, but then I changed my mind. I ordered the Mongolian beef with rice and I ate on that for 3 days. My initial order I started in the restaurant. I was full after eating less than half. I took it home, reheated it thinking I would knock the rest out for lunch. Nope, I still ate only about half of my take home portion. So the following day I finished off the rest. So in reality I paid about $5 per serving. Definitely worth the price. I got white rice with my meal at no extra cost. You can also do brown or fried rice for an upcharge. There are noodle options as well. You also have your choice of chicken or veggie egg roll. I will definitely be back!

I'm convinced y'all will go anywhere Instagram or Tik Tok tells you to go. I was excited to try this place out as it was suggested to me by a friend and it was a disappointment. We got there on a Saturday around 6:30pm and the line was out the door. So of course, that led me to believe that the food was good. Despite all the Gen Z's in the line, I was hopeful. My friend waited in line while I grabbed us seats on the patio. Our food took about 30 minutes to be ready and it had ZERO flavor. Mind you, I got fried rice, so nothing fancy. The staff was great though and there was ample street parking so those were the only highlights.

We were in the area and decided to try out this place. When we walked in, it has a futuristic menu on the wall and order with the cashier. After you order, you can sit down and they will call your name and bring the food to you. The dining area does not have a lot of seating space. I ordered hot and sour soup, Kung pao chicken, and salt and pepper eggplant. The soup had a unique flavor and ingredients and does not taste like the usual hot and sour soup flavor. The eggplant shell is deep fried but the outer layer skin was hard and chewy. The chicken wasn't bad as the flavor was all there. What really made the dining experience bad was the temperature in there. The place was so hot inside that I was sweating and people around me was fanning themselves. I didn't even wanna eat in there as every bite seemed enjoyable due to the heat.

This is the second time I ordered door dash from Rice Box. I ordered because I remembered that they give good portions and I would have some left over for lunch. However, I was disappointed because the flavor was lacking. The orange chicken had too much breading and barely any orange flavor. I also ordered a medium spice level Kung Pao chicken which was better than the orange chicken, but still lacked as much spice and flavor profile than I was expecting. I like spice and I would say their version of medium is really a mild to me. The best thing was the chicken egg roll. Unfortunately, I was satisfied with this meal this time.

The food was great, I order the orange chicken and it was amazing I also tried the green bean and eggplant very delicious. Service was amazing too.

Wow, they pack a lot of food into these small containers! 2 entrees and one serving of noodled lasted me and my friend two meals! The concept is definitely very cool, but kind of overstimulating when you dine in the restaurant. The walnut shrimp was overly sweet and got a bit soggy, but I liked the pineapple! The beef noodles were also just alright and the beef didn't have a ton of flavor, so we added soy sauce and chili oil and it was fine. Egg rolls were also okay, not super flavorful. It took a while for our food to come out, but it was also super busy so that was probably it. I can definitely see myself hanging out with friends here for a quick bite, but the meal was just average.

Rice box is a must for good Chinese food. I really enjoyed the beef chow fun and the sesame chicken. The fried rice is just okay so I wouldn't get it again. My fave has to be the chow fun, but be careful because it's spicy even when you say mild/medium. Ambiance: this place is aesthetically pleasing. It looks like a night market with a lot of bar seating. This location is great because there's way more parking than the shepherd location so that's a plus. Service was good, it just took a while to get our food. The only downside is that they're currently out of sriracha because of the shortage, but other than that everything was great.

The Wonton soup was good but you could tell the eggs were from box carton. The sweet and sour chicken taste like it was as premade straight out of a plastic bag.

I went to hopdoddys the other night and like the child I am, the lights caught my attention so we went the next day for lunch on Saturday. I ordered the chow fun and my boyfriend and his brother ordered the general tso's and pepper steak. You can substitute the rice and get lo mein instead for $2 extra. The price may seem a little high at first, but the portion sizes are very huge. I only ate about 1/3s of my chow fun. The chow fun was very flavorful and had lots of egg pieces in there too which I liked. Each portion can probably serve two people. Each meal comes with an eggroll as well chicken or vegetarian.

The rice box is a cool, trendy Asian restaurant. The atmosphere is fun. The ordering process was fast and easy. They have the menu on the wall while you stand in line so that you are sure to be ready when it is your turn. They call your name and bring your food out to you when your food is ready. I got the orange chicken and my sister got general Toa's chicken. Both were fire. Also, the egg roles are 10/10!!! They do have vegetarian/vegan options that you can substitute the meat for. I cant wait to go back!

I have been seeing this restaurant on different locations and when now it opens in rice village next to Hoppdoddy burger. As expected it's a fastfood Chinese food chain. Portion wise is very big, you can easily share the meal with one more person. Food wise is not very good and too salty. Amazingly the eggplants garlic was the best dish and the custard buns are better than I expected. Price range is about from $13-$15 each dish you

First time at Rice Box and tried out some of their classics. I liked the decor which gave it a very futuristic vibe and was very unique. We tried their green beans which were seasoned well with an oyster based sauce that went well with the rice, coconut shrimp that was fried well but lacking some flavor, and the spicy chicken which was super tender and spiced well with chili hot peppers and peanuts. We were given so much rice and egg rolls that were a bit soggy. The dishes were relatively large portions so be mindful when ordering. Overall, standard Americanized food with good portion sizes!

Ehhhh . The place is very nice futuristic look!!! great portions! I had sweet n sour chicken, pork dumpling, house fried rice , and a veg egg roll I give it a 4.9 out of 10 *Rice was bland *Chicken was okay... they give big portions.... Chicken at the top was alright chicken @ the bottom was sitting in sauce and got very soggy!! *dumpling were best thing on the plate but it tasted frozen not fresh! *egg roll was good and crispy! Go there drunk for better results!!!

What a cool experience - The Rice Box is a must-try! While on a road trip, we knew Houston wouldn't disappoint. The restaurant itself is incredible. It's very futuristic and gives Tron vibes. It's reasonably priced, especially for the portions. I made three meals out of the Walnut Honey Shrimp. My husband had the orange chicken and was equally impressed. You MUST get the chicken egg rolls, they were the best I've ever had. I cannot stop raving about them. Everything was fresh and out in just a couple of minutes. Excellent service. Keeping in mind that it's definitely more Chinese fusion - we have no complaints.

Ambiance online is overhyped. I'd consider rice box Taco Bell tier. Thia tea came out a soda gum and taste like beer somehow. Food was good.

Such a cool place! Came at night so I could see it all lit up and it did not disappoint ambiance wise! Such a cool concept! We ordered the General Tso's Chicken, salt and pepper chicken, curry fried rice and crab rangoons. Honestly loved it all and were very generous portion wise (the rangoons were huge too!). Service was quick and easy. I wish I lived in Houston so I could come here more often for sure!

Okay, the first thing you notice about this place is the ambiance. It has a super cool futuristic vibe. If you've been to Universal Studios, it felt like an entrance to a ride. Super cool. One of the guys that worked there helped us out a lot, was super friendly and like genuinely just a solid guy. I wish I remembered his name but he was super cool. The food was surprisingly good, and better than I expected it to be. I ordered the beef and Chinese broccoli. The portion sizes are good for the price that you're paying. Usually going into a business like this you can have 2 out of the 3(food and ambiance, service and ambiance, etc.) but it literally hit all 3 of the points for me: the ambiance, the quality of everything, and the speed and friendliness of the staff. Also they have sparkling water on tap and that is pretty dope. Definitely coming here again!

A sort of fast Asian food in Rice village...fairly busy on a Saturday late afternoon. It was extremely hot and humid in there (maybe some issues with the air conditioning). Service was ok, not super friendly but not rude. The food took some time to come out but that may be because we ordered 6 dishes and appetizers. The food was good. The fried rice has a great flavor. The prices were very reasonable.

Pleasantly surprised at how delicious and plentiful the food is here! Cool vibe, but not really for young children... better to either get take-out or stay young lol! The vegetarian egg rolls are the BOMB! My fave dishes are the orange peel beef, sweet & sour chicken, and fried green beans. Everything is great! I've even gotten a Thai tea and it was good, though I'd much rather get one from a legit bubble tea type of place.

It was a little busy due to being dinner time but we still get all of our food pretty quickly, and it was easily one of the coolest restaurants I've been to in a while. I loved how the menu was presented and all of the neon colors. While all of the food was amazing, I was blown away by the nitro Thai tea. I think every bite I tried was delicious, but I definitely need to go back when genuinely hungry because the portions are huge.

First time at this location, overall my experience was consistent with what others have mentioned. Staff were really friendly and greeted us as we entered. Food was good but could be seasoned better - except the egg rolls, those were fire! Docking them another star because the bathroom was gross.

The Rice Box in Rice Village is more spacious than any others with the same great food / serving size and price! The service is relatively quick too

Cool looking venue which used to be a mechanic's garage. It probably does not need this amount of real estate given the amount of take out and delivery customers they have. The only times I've seen the place busy is on the weekend nights although there seems to be a steady late night stream of students. Some of the previous reviews compare this to a more upscale panda express, and I agree. The portions are large, food comes out fast, but the expected flavours are not there. You have to order it spicy or add soy sauce to several of the dishes, (especially the chow fun) to impart it with something. The salt & pepper cauliflower suffered from this flavour problem especially when the sauce pools into the bottom of the box. Sure you can shake the box, but I realised the sauce itself was not salty or peppery. The Kung Pao tofu was pretty good though. I wasn't expecting battered soft tofu rather than the usual deep fried hard tofu. You just have to order it spicy.

TikTok brought me here and this place was not amazing. The general tso chicken lacked flavor and my lo mein was cold . Dinning in I would expect someone to come ask me how was my food but that never happened. My food came out too fast literally 5 minutes so I do not believe the lo mein was made to order . I heard this used to be a food truck but the expansion has caused them to lose what helped them grow . I truly wanted this to be amazing as the aesthetics and food portion size are amazing . I will not be returning

Out of everything we ate the wings & the beef were definitely my favorite. The service here is an A+ we gave the food a B . It's nice but not super flavorful like the Chinese food you'd be used to enjoying in Houston tbh . I've definitely had better the fresh oranges in the orange chicken is cool but it's not the sticky yummy orange chicken you're gonna get from "China Bear" where you question what the kitchen looks like but the food is so good you don't even care lol .....here you know the kitchen is clean haha. But the ambiance is nice & so are the workers so we would definitely try again

The ambiance is my favorite! All the neon lights give such a vibrant feel. Although the food is what's served on most Chinese restaurants menus, I can say that they prepare all dishes exceptionally well. Haven't had a bad experience yet. I can say they are also super nice & fast. I sat there and ask the cashier all his preferences and he was so patient with me when responding with suggestions.