Hearty, delicious and filling. I'm not very experienced with Thai food but who doesn't love a big container full of rice and yummy stuff? Got prawns for a 3 dollar add on and I think it was worth it, went very well with the flowery basil taste. Definitely on our takeout rotation now. read more

On Rice - Basil Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

I want to note the amazing service the young lady gave us. She was so kind and friendly. We also thought the bear shaped ice cube was a cute touch on top of the thai iced tea. I enjoyed the pad thai here and happy we checked out this place while in Bellingham. read more

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Ordered their chicken basil fried rice and a Thai iced tea. Service was quick, food was perfect, and the waiter was very attentive making sure I had water and/or chili oil for my food. So good! 10/10 stop in Bellingham! read more

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A very standard and serviceable Thai restaurant. I chose them because I was staying at a motel across the street. A had a special. (Sorry. I forgot the name.) Garlic, broccoli and beef over rice. Pretty tasty. I thought the portions were a little small for the price but that might just be me getting old. The server/host was sweet and helpful. read more

Have been ordering to-go from here quite frequently in the last few months and they make consistently great food. It's large portions for a good price. Kind staff. 10/10. We always come back to here! read more

Oversalted. Almost no meat, just noodles, not fresh tasting. Very disappointing. Hopefully they will look into it

Zero Stars. Had delivery order of chicken satay that ended up in the trash. It was so tough I couldn't get it off the skewers. Contacting the restaurant was futile. The woman was no more helpful than an answering service. I sent an email which probably went to a dead file. I used to order from there about once a week. This was the pits. read more

Just bad in every way. Was our favorite for years. But now the food has gone down hill. Pad See Ew read more

On Rice - Phad Se Ew. Tiny portion and no rice. - Thai Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

This particular review is for a pick up order. I just paid $38 plus for pod Thai. And basil fried rice with pork. You used to get large portions filling the Styrofoam or paper container, but they have reduced the amount of food they put in them. That's a lot of money for rice and noodles. I would have to say that I won't be dining there any longer. The food itself was OK. I had the basil fried rice, which was a little greasy, but it was just average. I'm not sure what happened, but the prices went up. The portions went down and the quality of food I would say was down. read more

We've been to many Thai restaurants but this place is truly an authentic one. So glad that we tried this place with family from California after going to Tulip Town. The food was delicious! My favorite was the appetizer, Thai street food Miang Kham, So refreshing! The service was excellent, friendly, polite and attentive server and owner. We will try their other branch in Seattle. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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I'm not sure if it's the cool weather or some kind of hormonal imbalance, but I've found myself craving Thai food lately. Thank goodness On Rice is located practically across the street from my office! I can order ahead, hop on over for take-out, and within minutes be sitting at my desk with a delicious lunch ready to devour. My favorite on their lunch specials is the red curry with chicken. It's served with a heaping side o' jasmine rice and some pad thai. Plus it comes with soup! For around $10 this is a steal of a deal. The portion is huge and I often have enough left over for dinner. And most importantly, the food is tasty. The curry is house-made, with plenty of tender chicken plus freshly cooked veggies. I like it with 4 stars of spice. I find their star level runs a little lower here than other Thai joints in town. So if you usually order 3 stars you might want to bump it up a level here. The pad Thai is solid, too. I like that the noodles are super soft and absorb most of the saucy goodness essential to a good PT. The lunch special includes a meatless pad Thai, but (obviously) if you order from the main menu you can get any number of protein options with it. And let's not forget the soup. It's a simple, clear broth with vegetables. I usually save mine for a mid-late-early afternoon snack for when life at the office is dragging. read more

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i loved the garlic delight chicken!! went with my friend and her mom twice, they all enjoyed it as well

Are you looking for actual heat in your Thai food? Are you looking for a place that takes pride in their quality? Then please support this long standing location. I ordered their special Khao soi and not only was it beautiful and complex, it was satisfying and just what the fall weather calls for. Can't recommend enough! read more

We ordered several items from the menu. All of them arrived hot and fresh. Love the peanut sauce for the fresh rolls. Service has always been great and this time was no exception. Our household is completely sick. Soup was something that hit the spot read more

First time here, had my order to go, wasnt sure what to expect. From what I could tell of the inside, it looked clean and spacious. Because I only got my order to go, I can only speak on my customer service experience and food quality. My friend and I were greeted right away, and they took our order. I ordered Gyoza, Fresh Rolls and Pad Se Ew w/ chicken. We did not have to wait a long time to get our food and it was fresh. The Pad Se Ew was very good, there was a good amount of flavor, but low on the spice (I got a 3/5). If you like spicy, I would order higher on the spice level. The Gyzoa and fresh roll was also great, all three items I would order again. Recommend! read more

First time to this Thai restaurant in Bellingham and probably the last. I thought something was off when we walked in to this large restaurant on a Friday night and it was pretty empty. They didn't seem busy with takeout orders. There was only one server. I wouldn't say the food was bad, it just wasn't really good either. The yellow curry was more like a green curry. The rice was old and had a toothy texture. The menu stated that drunken noodle could be made mild but it was too spicy in my opinion. My daughter who really likes spice tried it and agreed it was spicy. The Thai iced teas were the sweetest I've ever tasted. I did think the portion sizes were fairly generous, but when you don't even bother to take the leftovers does it really matter? read more

You could easily drive past this place if you aren't familiar with the area. It sits up pretty high on the hill and the sign is hidden by trees on the south side. The entrance is pretty steep and the parking lot is in desperate need of repairs and striping. The outside could use a facelift, the dead plants are very unattractive and one wonders whether the same lack of attention is paid to the rest of the business. Although the entry is somewhat grimy the rest of the restaurant seems tidy enough, no obvious dust or food debris lying around, the tables and chairs were in good repair and the decor is pleasantly Asian inspired. I did notice a couple of small bullseye holes in the windows though. Service was fast. We ordered beverages and fresh rolls for starters. The drinks were good and the rolls were very nice. For mains I ordered Red Curry Chicken, when the waiter asked me what protein I wanted, I repeated "chicken". When the food came out guess what was missing? I had it taken back and the cooks added some chicken. Now, I don't know whether the waiter screwed up or the cooks, but that was pretty ridiculous. Despite the screw up the curry was pretty tasty. My husband's Emperor Noodles were scrumptious. I highly recommend it. We will probably return as this is only one of a handful of Thai places that serves hard liquor and has decent food. read more

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A decent Thai restaurant. I went with 4 star (heat) chicken pad thai and a side of roti nanai. The pad thai is a solid 3 stars. Massive portions so a good bang for your buck. At 4 stars (out of 5), this was not that spicy and still very sweet. Plus, why add a scoop of rice to a plate full of noods? Some people may love it, but it felt like I was cutting my pad thai with rice just to fill me up. Without the rice, this is still a giant order. I don't see a reason for it to be included. Now, the roti nanai was amazing! Easily 5 stars! If you have to try 1 thing, get that! read more

On Rice - Roti nanai. Get this! - Thai Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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I stood at the hostess stand for at least five minutes. There was a large fish tank at the entrance, so I passed the time admiring the four saltwater fish gathering in the tank nearest to me obviously hoping to be fed (funny, me too). There were patrons in the restaurant, but I didn't even see a waiter running around for several minutes. Eventually, after taking an order from one table and filling water glasses at another, The waiter finally made his way over to the hostess stand, and I was finally greeted and seated with a menu. I ordered egg rolls, yellow curry and jasmine rice, but the waiter told me that rice came with the order, so I dropped the last item. The egg rolls, served with sweet and sour sauce, were piping hot, but didn't seem fresh. They had that 'frozen storage' quality to them. I had requested vegetables with my yellow curry instead of meat. I wasn't disappointed. There were bits of carrots, broccoli, snow peas, pineapple, potato, baby corn, etc. My preference for the degree of spicy came out just fine; although, I would not have opposed it being a little hotter. The restaurant decor is very nicely done, and I loved sitting next to the big picture windows, even if the view was just concrete and the street. Once I was finally seated, the service turned out just fine. The appetizer was nothing to write home about, but the main course was quite good. The meal was about $16 which seemed quite pricy, but actually, it could have fed two people easily if shared, so keeping that in mind, it seems more reasonable. I love Thai food, and since there are few options in Bellingham, I will probably return. read more

On Rice - Yellow Curry (with vegetables) - Thai Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Excellent food! I swear every time I've had their pad Thai it's tasted exactly the same as the time before, if not some how better. Also the massive portion sizes are a massive plus. read more

On Rice - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

I do enjoy coming here when I'm craving Thai food but lately I've noticed each time I go it seems like my meal is prepared differently. It's difficult to order food, especially your favorite when you are unsure how the cook will prepare. Sometimes they use different proportion of sauce, spices, or vegetables. There is a lack of consistency and you expect to receive the same dish every time. Don't get me wrong, the food is still great but I am disappointed in the consistency of cooking between the cooks. read more

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Pretty good food. We came here after my son's college graduation. It was pretty quiet. They have a large selection of teas, my favorite was the jasmine. All the food we ordered was good. My favorite was curry fired rice with pineapples - YUM! Penalty of parking nearby, Staff was ver warm and friendly. read more

On Rice - Yellow curry w/ chicken - Thai Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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Sadly, I have to downgrade one of my favorite places. The last few visits have been sliding downhill. Mostly the service has been steadily declining, apathetic even. Getting our orders wrong even when not busy, not returning to the table even for water refills, having to ask for silverware. Last visit, a drunken customer stumbled in from Samish Way and there was a scuffle about missing silverware. As a regular, I don't recognize any of the staff and they are different each time. Went here today for a belated Mother's Day lunch and was disappointed once again. The food quality has not suffered yet, but they have become stingy with their vegetables. My friend ordered a vegetarian dish and asked for more veggies. They only threw in a few mushrooms and cabbage. My friends said they wouldn't be returning. I hope they get their act together, but too many great Thai places in town so will be putting this one on pause read more

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Thai food, even when it's bad, isn't terrible. But when it's good, it's really awesome. I didn't have high hopes of On Rice, especially when I walked in and it was an American hostess in a traditional Thai chong kben. I was pretty wrong about that, because the menu is extensive and the food was delicious. The red curry sauce is like crack - even though there's not a lot of substance and it's more like a soup, you basically want to drink it. Drunken noodles are chewy and delicious, and you can taste the char on the veggies. While the 4 and 5 star heat isn't exactly as hot as I'd like, they did say they could go over 5 stars, but I played it safe for the first time. That being said, the food is flavorful enough that you COULD eat it without spice. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for some delicious Thai food. read more

Local place with delicious food. Sometimes I feel that the prices are a bit steep with the portion sizes, but it is arguably the best Thai food in Bellingham. My favorites are the Pad See ew and Phad Thai. read more

The customer service and food is always consistently good. My partner and I can always count on On rice to be delicious and to know exactly what we are going to get. The crispy spring rolls are delicious along with the Gyoza. I do appreciate the complimentary salad with their legendary peanut sauce dressing! Even people who don't like salad love it! I also appreciate the vegan and vegetarian options, even if you do have to specify "no fish sauce" which is so common in Thai food. We love On Rice! read more

On Rice - Specials - Thai Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Horrible service and food! Bathrooms were unkept. Very bad experience!!! Food was cold. Took forever to get service. Soda was flat.

I came here all of the time when I was growing up, and it's still one of my favorite places for Thai food. On Rice is how I learned to love Thai food. It's best to eat at the restaurant because the salad they give for free is so delicious; the peanut sauce is to die for. The servings are large and food is so tasty. read more

They got good food, but they're over priced. Also the owners and managers are not very friendly people. The staff is nice.

The "Thai Kung Pao Chicken" was absolutely to die for! The flavors, the textures, the colors - everything went together so marvelously! The chicken was lightly battered and so delicious and crunchy. The deep fried basil leaves on top were just something else, so light, crispy and delicious! The vegetables were cooked to perfection, not too crunchy and not too mushy. The dinner portion size (Not Lunch) was extremely robust. Their spice rack is awesome as well! If you like Thai food you absolutely have to come to this place and try this dish! read more

On Rice - Incredible Kung Pao chicken - Thai Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Very good chicken and fried rice, get it every time. I do have to say lunch portions could be a bit bigger but other than that amazing food.

I'll be honest - I love (LOVE) Thai food. It's a quick meal to sit down for or take home, and most Thai restaurants serve the same dishes. Which is why I gave On Rice three stars. I always order the same thing the first time I'm at a new Thai restaurant (if it's a place I'll visit again - not while traveling or on vacation.) My go-to is Pad Kee Mao, aka Drunken Noodles. The dish can come out a few different ways: really sticky and dry, really watered down with sauce or lacking any flavor. The Pad Kee Mao here is actually pretty good, though lacking in enough spice/flavors. It's close to home, so it's good enough for when a craving hits, but not my favorite food ever. The ambiance is also really sterile and makes conversations awkward as the sound both carries and can be heard by others, but if you don't care about that, then this is a great option for Thai. (So that's a warning to anyone on a first date or any other awkward lunch; you might want to go somewhere else!) read more

I was really craving noodles. Living a block from this restaurant I decided to take a walk on a gorgeous day. It was warm and when I arrived I was a little overheated. I was greeted by a very nice gentleman and seated promptly. I noticed the special. Mango salad. I decided that sounded so much better than phad tai I am so glad i changed my mind. The salad was amazing. It was delicious. I haven't felt that nourished and satisfied in a very long time. Best lunch I've had in a long while. Go! Go now! You will be happy you did. read more

Annie is the best we are Canadian and every time we get a chance we order food and make the trip work! Crab fried rice is to die for and Annie is the sweetest person ever! Thank you for all the great service and food! read more

On Rice is a VERY popular spot to get your Thai food fix in Bellingham. I'm from the southend, so I try my best not to compare this place to thai restaurants around the Greater Seattle Area (especially on how the Phad Thai is cooked). However, it will do the job to fulfill your Thai food needs! Service is good, and staff is nice! Portions are slightly above average which is awesome! Phad Se Ew, Thai Iced Teas, all of their fried rice = YUM! Phad Thai is (of course) most popular! read more

On Rice - Lunch w my father! Thanks for helping move out my belongings! - Thai Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Terrible to-go experience. On Rice has always been overpriced with questionable service, at lest when compared to its competitors like Busara which is just around the corner. This time around they were open late, so I ordered. Got the Tom Kha soup. $13. Firstly, they use a SMALL AND SHORT soup container unlike the other Thai places. That's the first ripoff. The second is that they don't even fill the container up! Do yourself a favor and head down the street to Busara. Always good service there, better food, and bigger portions. Probably better price too. read more

On Rice - Thai Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Have had their food twice now and love it! After working at two different thai restaurants in Seattle, I've been nervous about trying out other Thai restaurants because, from past experiences, they've never had as good of food compared to the places that I've worked at, but this place was great! The first time I ordered take out, I really liked the atmosphere of the restaurant so much that I wanted to come back and dine in. And the food was delicious! The portions are pretty big and the flavors really work well together. Both times, I was greeted by very friendly and attentive staff and the food was made really fast. We ordered coconut prawns, pad thai, red curry, swimming rama, and their special fried rice. The food is always tasty and we ordered enough to have leftovers! Will definitely be ordering here again and highly recommend. read more

More like 2.5 stars. Not my favorite Thai restaurant but it's not terrible for the price. Actually I take that back... their Pad Thai was pretty bad it tasted like noodles with ketchup. The Pad See Ew is good except a little on the oily side, chicken was nice and tender though. On a lighter note, their Tom Yum was fabulous! The flavor was nice and strong with 3 stars of spicy-ness. Some other favorites include, chicken and broccoli, larb salad, chicken cashew and massaman curry. They do go light on spicy so 3 is more like a milder medium, I'd go for 4 if you love spicy! read more

I know that they have some pretty interesting decor in the place (including that nice wood-carved frame over to the right), but don't think you can just go around stealing them, defacing them, or anything. Not only will they probably see you, their security cameras will, as well. (This is probably the first time I've noticed them in any restaurant.) We came for a visit during a friend's grad from WWU, and the group ordered pad see ew, pad thai, mussamun curry, panang curry, etc. The presentation was quite nice, and the food was pretty tasty. The only complaint I have for now is that their spice numbers didn't quite live up to their names. (I think the 3-star was a "Wowowee" or something like that.. and the 3-star panang tasted like a 1-star... maybe 1.5-star. Their highest is a 4-star.) The service was great. The servers were friendly and quite attentive. Their bathroom faucet amused me like crazy (it's a fountain faucet~ and the sink bowl was greenish with fish painted on it... I'm easily amused).. and their aquarium had a fairly nice collection of fish (None of those fish that look like they have a brain tumor.. Seriously, those are just too sad to look at before I eat.). read more

On Rice - panang curry - Thai Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

My daughter, who "graduated" from WWU this Saturday chose this place for me to pick up lunch for her and some friends as a celebratory meal. Everyone ordered the Pad Thai but I chose the beef with mango. I was so disappointed because I have not found any mango yet. The pad Thai orders were plentiful and looked good. The restaurant is only doing takeout and while waiting for our orders, a repeat customer came in to pick up his order so I'm thinking maybe it was a one off situation with my food selection. Our daughter is quite picky about Asian food and she seems to like this restaurant so I suggest you try it and see for yourself. There are three On Rice restaurants in Bellingham, we were told to go to the one on Samish. Hope you enjoy the food! read more