OK I am going to start off with my biggest complaint about this place and that is that their parking lot is a sh*tshow. Its tiny, hard to get in and out of, awkwardly slanted, and frequently packed with customers from neighboring businesses as well as delivery people on pickup. Its for this reason and this reason only I no longer go here for take-out, I recommend Asiana down the street. There are 2-3 tables but I would never eat here - the one night we wanted to their heat was broken. All of which is too bad because their prices and food are decent - you just get the full package at Asiana down the street with ample parking, a wonderful dining room, and better food. read more

Our go-to when we don't want to cook but don't want to eat unhealthy fast food. The build your own poke bowl never disappoints. Just enough without being too much. Staff is efficient, helpful and very polite. read more

Atmosphere: 5 Came by as a pit stop on our road trip. The restaurant isn't big, but there's a few tables and bar seating available. I love that the food came out super fast. My husband and I built a poke bowl and there was a separate paper menu where you could circle your options which makes ordering so much easier. The order was processed quickly, and in less than 10 minutes, we got our food! Portions: 5 The portioning was just right. There was a ton of fish (I ordered tuna and salmon) and the portioning of the other ingredients was just right. I didn't feel like the dressing was too much. I felt like they were generous in allowing the number of choices within each category. So you can really create a poke bowl with a variety of different things in it. Flavors: 5 The fish was fresh and there were so many ways to customize the poke bowl, you really can't go wrong! With all the options, I felt like there were a ton of different textures in the poke bowl. Everything balances out and is super refreshing over a bed of mixed greens. Overall, I'd go there again for the poke bowl. Quick, easy, and refreshing! read more

Open Rice - Poke bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Pretty decent, satisfying poké bowl. Fish was relatively fresh. They have many different options for the custom poké bowl including less common options like shrimp tempura or tomago. Everything was good but the crab salad could be better. Could be softer and less dry. read more

Open Rice - Poké bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

We stopped by on our road trip and I was pleasantly surprised to find this cozy pan-Asian restaurant. I was happy with the selection of options for the poke bowls especially since toppings like avocado and tamago usually have added charges at other poke places I've been to. The only thing I regret is choosing eel sauce because I feel like it was quite salty for the amount they put in my poke bowl. My husband thought the chicken teriyaki bento box was fairly standard but the chicken was surprisingly tender. The food came out quickly which was a plus. Extra points for the guys prepping sushi and other ingredients at the counter, that's always fun to watch. read more

Open Rice - chicken teriyaki bento and poke bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

I'm really surprised by the three star rating! I visited Open Rice this afternoon to pick up a sushi burrito, poke bowl, hibachi rice, and hibachi noodles. When I arrived, I was greeted but got a confused look when I said I was there to pick up my order. After waiting for about 10-15 minutes, I asked when my order would be ready. I made the mistake of clicking 5:45pm on Grubhub instead of 4:45pm! However, the employees didn't tell me this and started making my order when I arrived. They definitely could have said that my order was set for another hour but they were very accommodating despite my mistake. The food was really good and fresh! I put 5 stars simply because customer service was amazing. As for the food, I recommend the create your own sushi burrito and the hibachi noodles! The poke bowl is great, too, and the portion size is big! read more

This is our favorite Chinese take-out place in Stamford. They have hands down best lo- mein. My family loves their general tso chicken. Their sushi is fresh and just melts in your mouth. My favorite dragon roll is delish! We keep getting our favorites, yet to try their hibachi selection and poke bowl. Their drunken noodle and few wok selections we tried was just ok. Service is fast and courteous. Restaurant is small with few seatings - maybe 5-6 tables. They mostly do take out so you can always find a table if you need to eat there. I look forward to try other items we haven't tried yet enjoying our favorites for many years to come. read more

The food was completely fine. The attitude from the delivery driver, however, was not. I left very clear drop-off delivery directions, and repeated them (twice!) on the phone when I was contacted that my order was arriving. I was yelled at on the phone, and then once again was berated when I met the delivery man at the door. I have never been spoken to in such a rude manner! Truly off-putting. read more

The food was really good. I got chicken teriyaki and my wife got sesame chicken. I have to say, it might be the best sesame chicken I've ever had. We also got a takoyaki for an appetizer. The woman serving was a little unattentive. We were sitting with the check for quite some time and the only table there. That was my only complaint though. read more

this is truly a hidden gem in stamford. Sushi is on point, fresh, flavors are executed correctly. I tried this place for the first time yesterday. Amazing, amazing, amazing, better than other sushi in stamford. This is my new go to. My favorite roll was the sandwich sushi roll. Very good. read more

Really disappointing. California roll (pictured below) was made poorly, rice didn't even cover half of the outside portion. Also ordered a poke bowl with salmon and tuna. The tuna tastes like it's been in the fridge for the longest time, really soggy and bland. $13.97 for a poke bowl- way too over priced for the small portion they gave us. Also the sushi makers were talking loudly among them selves while making sushi, spitting all over the ingredients. Don't recommend anyone coming. read more

Open Rice - California Roll, Avocado Roll - Asian Fusion Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Legit Chinese takeout that hits the spot. Reasonable prices and decent portion sizes. Tasty pork fried rice and soups that rose above your standout take out fare because they aren't watered down. Friends with the people who own Kampei but I definitely cheat on them because Open Rice gives you more bang for your buck when it comes to taste, prices and overall quality. read more

I've been here multiple times and my favorite thing about it is their lunch specials! It is pretty inexpensive, and I've never had a bad meal from them. My go-to is usually the sushi which satisfies my cravings and is typically good quality. Their hot, cooked food is good too, although some dishes could use a little more flavor. As for the service it is usually a hit or miss, I usually call in and pick up my order and the woman at the cash register sometimes motions to me rudely and it gets confusing. Although they do have a parking lot, it's in a very busy intersection so sometimes it is difficult to get out but it's manageable. Overall, I like to come here whenever I want good sushi but don't want to spend too much and it is worth a try. read more

Open Rice - Any 3 Rolls Lunch Special: California Roll, Spicy Kani Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll - Asian Fusion Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Poke bowls are amazing! Best around. Great quality and fully personalized. The son that works there is adorable and so polite at pick up.

I WAS a regular either takeout or delivery at a minimum of once a week for a family of 4. Today I called in and had 2 questions. 1 how big is the large garlic soup ? 2 could I put shrimp into Hong Kong noodles ? Being that it was 4:30 I know they were not busy and she was sort and pissed off I had questions for no apparent reaaon. As we hung up the phone I could here her cursing and calling me stupid. I'm done with them and hope the owner reads this. Reach out to Kempei. Just down the street. read more

Open Rice is great place to grab sushi quickly. They have a great selection and their lunch specials are an excellent price. I had 3 different sushi rolls for $11.95 you can not beat the prices. There food was so good and they present it well. I gave them a 4 star because there's only a couple small tables and no real restaurant area. It's more like running into a chinese restaurant vibe. Highly recommend though! read more

Open Rice - Cucumber roll, asparagus roll and sweet potato tempura roll. So good! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Food is ok. Only Chinese restaurant I have ever ordered from that charges extra for rice!

My favorite place in Stamford to get Asian food. The staff are really nice, the food is great, and it's not too expensive considering that it's Stamford and food is typically pretty expensive here. read more

Delivery arrived hot in 30 minutes. Everything I tried was above average and fresh. Great gyoza, homemade dumplings, egg roll, and general tso chicken. Clearly all Americanized but very good. It's getting harder and harder to find good Chinese delivery that arrives in a reasonable amount of time. Good to see a new restaurant with the extra effort. read more

This place has the best drunken noodles I've had. Customizable spice levels for all taste buds. Would highly recommend for take out!

This is a favorite spot for my wife and I. She is very much a foodie but will eat anywhere. However, when it comes to raw fish, freshness is key. She loves the spicy scallop roll here! I have had the Thai tofu, pad Thai and vegetable udon and have enjoyed all the dishes. Though it may be pricey for a casual dining experience, supporting a small business like this is worth it. Be warned, the hot and sour soup is HOT! I enjoy it, but typically hot and sour soup never has enough kick for me. They also have many options for Asian fare and take out is an option. read more

This is my "go to" restaurant for Asian when I'm in Stamford. I particularly like their spring rolls. They're the first thing on the order. I've tried the General Tso's chicken, Pad Thai, Mai Fun, and most recently, the Yaki Udon. Love them all. There is one thing about which I'm disappointed: No homemade hot mustard. I loathe those little pre-made packets of yellow schlock. I must be spoiled because, at other restaurants in my local area when I ask for it, they reach under the counter and pull out a to-go cup. Feels like I'm getting the "secret" stuff. ;-) Hey, Open Rice, make your own mustard sauce. read more

I am in the area for a few days and I ordered delivery from Open Rice thru Seamless. They have Japanese and Chinese Options. I went with the Chinese Options. The delivery was quick and easy. I had the General Tso's Chicken and the Chicken With Black Bean Sauce. The fried rice was a little underflavored(combination options). The chicken with the Black Bean could have been cut into smaller pieces but that might be getting too picky. I'm going to try the Japanese options if I get a chance read more

Delivery took exactly 20 mins from my call. Total for 5 piece sushi, crab Rangoon and general tso will rice was $28. The 5 piece sushi appetizer is terrible. It's rice with a thin layer of seemingly old raw fish on top. Crab Rangoon and the sauce that came with it were pretty bad. Obviously not fresh. The general tso's was below average. read more

So the place may be small and not fancy looking, but.. the sushi and noodles are awesome. Sushi is delicious: perfectly balanced rice, light, not wet, just enough vinegar and the extravaganza of concoctions that are created on top is fresh and yummy. And definitely fancy looking. The variety of foods is the best, I still didn't try even half of their menu. Especially that I have some favorites that are hard to skip every time I find there. read more

Terrible. Ordered pad Thai and I received rice noodles with onions and peppers?! Never again. Food is gross and I threw it all in the garbage. read more

If you are looking for good quality food this place is def on the upper end. If you are looking for good costumer service in the restaurant or fast delivery this is definitely not the place for you. I went with my family (wife, 2 kids) for dinner around 6:30pm and when we sat down nobody else was there. Multiple people came in after to either pick up call in orders or to order at the counter and all of them were helped before us, including a man who came in after us sat down and ordered his food and received it. After sitting there for 20 minutes and still nobody came to take our order we just got up and left and they didn't even seem to care. Looks like that's the last time they will be getting my business. Do not go there with kids, they do not like them, don't even have a high chair! read more

Giving this three stars only because my husband likes it. Restricting poke bowl orders to one sauce is a deal breaker for me....sorry! Charge for it if you have to, but don't ruin it. read more

Lots of selections from sushi to chicken lo mein to hibachi. They offer a wide variety. Food is good and delivery service is timely.

Decent sushi, not 5 star good but it's worth it at its price point. Staff are friendly and accommodating and they derive a wide range of Asian cuisine. Maybe if they focused on one they'd get a 5 star rating. But definitely a great restaurant! read more

the 3-star rating is surprising! open rice was recommended to me by a good friend, and oh gosh, the food their is amazing. the sushi is so good, the fish is so fresh. one of the best places to get sushi. would recommend. 10/10 read more

DO NOT EAT HERE! While eating, I found a ladybug in my food. I am disgusted and appalled. I can't help but think this is a symptom of a larger issue ... I can only imagine what their kitchen looks like! I will never be ordering from this restaurant ever again and I advise you to do the same. Absolute WASTE of money. Incredibly disappointed. Wishing for a refund. read more

Open Rice - Ladybug found in food. I am disgusted and appalled. Possible symptom of a larger issue - I can only imagine what their kitchen looks like! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Open Rice deserve an absolutely 6 star rating. Their food are always fresh and great quality. It's the only place I can trust ordering and eating from. The staff are very nice. Plus, Delivery is usually fast and my food is delivered hot when ordering out. Furthermore, The restaurant is clean and quiet. It's great when you can hear your family and/or your significant other. If you're looking for a good spot to eat, I definitely recommend Open rice--even you're in the mood for wonton soup, Ribs or The Poke Bowls. read more

I have to complain the operator who pick up the order on the phone,her attitude is very rude. It's her, the voice sounds like a girl .I feel really unpleasant everytime when I place an order, the operator she has no patience with customer, even I'm a regulary customer . In that case, I'd like to order in other place, we have much choices actually . read more

Open Rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

I absolutely love this restaurant!! As a fan of both Chinese and Japanese cuisine, this restaurant is definitely on the top of my list. Not only is the food fresh, the service is fast and the restaurant is immaculate. Not only is there sushi delicious, it is the only restaurant around where I have been introduced to the pokè bowl! A generous portion of your choice of protein with a wide selection of toppings to be added, you can get it over rice or salad. I don't often write reviews for restaurants, but this place impressed me so much that I wanted to share it with everyone! read more

Open Rice - Pokè bowl. Shrimp tempura over sushi rice! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Great food and super staff. A local favorite that my office orders from regularly. Top notch all the way.

I've very excited about the fact that Open Rice has opened on High Ridge, even though I was initially a bit wary. The extensive pan-Asian menu and the slightly clunky name made me think this was going to be just another mediocre Japanese-Chinese take out spot. It was great to be proven wrong--if the food is as good as it was once again, this might replace Panda Garden down the road as our go-to place for Chinese take-out. I'm no expert when it comes to Chinese fare, but I certainly enjoyed my meal! The menu at Open Rice is mostly Chinese and Japanese, with a few dishes from other Asian cuisines thrown it. It's a bit of a hodgepodge (and one of the main reasons for my initial skepticism), but the Chinese dishes that we tried were all quite good, and the sushi decent (better than Kiku, not as good as Kotobuki). For an appetizer, the hot and sour soup was pretty tasty: the soup had a nice vinegar kick to it and a well-balanced sweet-sour flavor. I also very much enjoyed the Szechuan dumplings. The texture of the exterior was lovely: delicate rather than tough and thick (they reminded my dad of good dumplings he'd had during his college days in Boston). While it seemed a bit unorthodox to me (I might be wrong), I also loved the peanut sauce on them. The spring rolls were also quite good, and not too greasy. I'm not crazy about eggplant, but the Chinese eggplant dish was a big hit with the rest of my family (apologies for not being more specific... the names of the dishes escape me). I did, however, enjoy a stir-fried duck dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture of the duck fabulous, though it would have been nice to have had some more duck in the portion. The shrimp lo mein was tasty as well, if somewhat less remarkable (pro tip: if you seem to be missing the protein from the lo mein, check the bottom of the take-out container). From the Japanese side of the menu, the seaweed salad was a nicely done, typical rendition, while the dragon roll was solidly good and the spicy tuna roll a touch heavy on the amount of tuna, but tasty. In sum, based on my experience at least, Open Rice is definitely worth a try! read more

DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS PLACE. It is unhygienic. I found hair in my soup. Missing part of the order and bad odor. When I called to complain, the rude lady speaking broken English proceeds to yell on the phone. I had many of my friends complain about this place, now I know why. There are many good restaurants that know how to prepare good food and treat their customers with respect. read more

Open Rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Mediocre at best! I was in the mood for Chinese late last night and this place was on my way home so I decided to give it a try. Got the wonton soup which had absolutely no flavor and the wontons were almost inedible. Next was the sesame chicken, it looked very good and I was happy to see it was all white meat but the sauce was very sweet, I thought I ordered the wrong dish. I also ordered the pork fried rice, also very sweet, greasy, tasted weird and poorly made...not what you'd expect fried rice to be. Lastly, I felt very sick afterwards and still feel sick this morning! Very disappointing! read more

Yummy!! I loved the food I got there (I ordered veggie rolls and a miso soup). Everything was great and it didn't take too long to be delivered. The only issue was with my boyfriend's salmon roll in which he said the salmon was "rubber-y" echhh. Good thing I don't eat fish! read more