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    Open Rice Kitchen

    3.2 (691 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Asian Fusion, Soup
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Lumpia special
    Laura A.

    Quick service, easy parking, economical for decent food. I tried the green beans with chicken. The beans were served blistered and a bit too oily for my liking, lots of onions which I don't care for, and added chicken for my protein. It comes with a large portion of rice and fresh broccoli. We also tried pork lumpia on the daily special menu - 6 for $6 - very flavorful, tightly wrapped and served with a sweet dipping sauce. My dining partner ordered honey walnut shrimp. It was a generous portion of fried shrimp but did not include walnuts. They added them in when we brought the error to their attention. If you're looking for inexpensive filling Chinese food, I would recommend this place. They also serve boba tea and there were lots of students inside the sparse interior dining area.

    Pot stickers
    Myrriah C.

    This is the spot to come for cheap food, massive portions and quick service. This place has always been a staple for end of the month eats when my pay check is slim but I still want good food and a place to study. Expect a usually steady stream of people and students coming in and out and a no fuss no frills dinning experience that will leave your fill and happy without draining the bank account.

    Soft Scrambled Egg Noodles with Shrimp
    Ricardo G.

    Very quick and kind service with a clean interior. Soft Scrambled Egg Noddle Plate w/ Shrimp - 8/10 They actually got my order wrong, I ordered it with rice, but that's okay. I really enjoyed the contrast between the soft inner noodle and the crunch outside. The only complaint I have is how oily it was. Aside from this, very good amount of shrimp, tasty egg, and nice spring onion.

    Black pepper udon
    Anika S.

    Delicious food and quick service. Large portions for around $7 each. would definitely come back

    Loco Moco
    John C.

    Revisited Open Rice Kitchen recently and overall, it was a decent experience. The atmosphere is casual with plenty of open seating, which makes it easy to find a spot even during busier hours. We ordered at the counter, and the boba drinks came out pretty quickly. I had the milk tea, and you can definitely taste the powder in it. It wasn't the smoothest, but given how affordable the drinks and food are, it's hard to complain too much. Our food was also served fairly fast, but there was an issue with my friend's order. It was incorrect a couple of times, so she ended up getting her meal much later than the rest of us; hence, why I took off a star. And I also took off a star since the food was inconsistent across the dishes my friends and I ordered. That was a bit frustrating and definitely something that took away from the experience. That said, Open Rice Kitchen is the kind of place you go to when you're looking for cheap Asian food. It's not perfect, but the low prices help make up for some of the flaws. If you're in the area and want a quick meal, it's a solid option.

    Beef classic fried rice
    KayAnna S.

    One of my favorite restaurants in Davis! They've kept their prices affordable for years and offer such great food. I know not everything on their menu is perfect, but I've always loved pan-fried noodles with the soft scrambled egg, their milk teas, and any of their chicken wings (although Thai chili is the best one). Whenever I need a pick-me-up meal, I come here for the pan-fried noodles I love so much. With my most recent visit, I ordered my usual pan-fried noodles with chicken and Thai chili chicken wings, while my husband ordered the classic fried rice with beef. You already know that I loved my order, although the noodles were a little bit more soggy on top than usual but still perfectly pan-fried on the bottom. My husband didn't enjoy his fried rice that much, but if it was me I would have either ordered their kimchi fried rice or pork belly fried rice instead. Definitely order the Nutella wontons. You will not be disappointed. Can't wait for next time! Maybe I'll try something new for an entree finally. Maybe not.

    Loco Moco
    Alexis R.

    I absolutely enjoyed eating here. I ordered the pork belly fried rice while my cousin ordered the loco moco. We also ordered some drinks too. We got their jasmine milk tea and lychee black tea. Very budget friendly and delicious. I would definitely want to come back again !!

    beef chow fun, curry udon with beef, pork belly Rice, calamari & potstickers
    Heather N.

    The food was really good for the price, a little oily but it is pretty yummy. Everything we tried was good and we would def come back to try more. Food came Out fast and staff was friendly :) a Lot tables available and chill ambiance

    Black Pepper Udon (to-go)
    Angela A.

    WOW! I regret not knowing about this place until now. Unbeatable prices!! I love that this place makes delicious food with generous portions at affordable prices. Shoutout to the owner for not increasing prices like every other business and making a budget friendly spot in town for Davis students! My first encounter at Open Rice Kitchen was very welcoming and friendly. I walked up to the register as the first customer and the man standing there was all ready to answer any questions I had. He told me the most popular items under each category and have great recommendations. Some included: beef chow fun (best eaten right away), spam fried rice, pork belly fried rice, orange chicken, and potstickers to name a few. The udon dishes caught my eye since I love udon. I got the black pepper udon with BBQ pork and it tasted exactly how I imagined. You taste the black pepper flavor that's prominent in the dish and I love the addition of onions and bell peppers. I will continue to support this business while in Davis. If you are craving Asian-inspired dishes then look no further!

    Wonton Noodle Soup

    STOP sleeping on this place ASAP. Everything is cooked fresh, comes out hot, and is packed with insane flavor. The soup is PIPING HOT every time--like soul-warming, clears-your-sinuses hot. Drinks never miss, and the boba is easily some of the best in town. Service is lightning fast and effortless every single time. It's a cozy, low-key spot that's always buzzing with customers for a reason. AND THE RICE?? Hands down the best thing on the menu--absolutely elite, main-character energy. Do NOT skip it. The sauces are ridiculously good, especially the Thai chili--sweet, spicy, addictive, put-it-on-everything yummy! Portions are MASSIVE, prices are unbeatable (nothing over $10!), and the value is unreal. If you're on the fence, this is your sign--order the rice and thank me later.

    Singapore Style noodles with beef
    Joshua S.

    In a college town like Davis, establishments like Open Rice Kitchen are a MUST for any college student. Decently sized portions, a great quality to price ratio, and a relatively clean establishment with friendly staff.

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    I probably first came to this place in 2015 and have still continued to order the same thing; pork belly fried rice and a taro milk tea

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    I loveee ORK. Super affordable plus the Thai tea never fails to hit the spot. Highly recommended this for colleges students honestly :)

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    11 months ago

    You get what you paid for, for the food. The service is alright, not the best and not the worst. The restaurant can be cleaner.

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    Great prices and great service, I love the fried rice and orange chicken. The food was amazing especially for the cost.

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    Food was good, prices are amazing. Will definitely be returning when I'm craving fried rice again!

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    Absolutely love this place! Great food, good prices, and it's been busy almost very time I've been

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    Do not go there when they are too busy! They'll reduced your food portions in half, when you made too many ordered in the same kind.

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