Baby, who hurt you? Because you are SALTY!! Food was decent, authentic menu, plenty of options, but way too much salt, in both the soup and meal I ordered. Also, bless their heart for being a family owned restaurant, but the cleanliness and service here needs more help. When there's only one server serving and turning tables on over 32 people, trouble will occur. I'll try it again, but maybe when it's not dinner rush. Could have been just a one-off. 3.5 stars. Rounded up to 4. read more

We were in Florida with my daughter for her archery competition. My father-in-law, daughter, and I went to this restaurant based on the reviews. Based on the reviews, we thought it was going to be a nice meal. Walking in my father-in-law said are you sure we should eat here. I said the reviews are great. I'm sure it will be fine. Let's just take everything in with a grain of salt. My father-in-law ordered pad Thai, which he typically loves. However, it was not very good at all. Actually, he said it was the worst pad Thai he had ever had. My daughter ordered the pineapple fried rice. She said it was not very flavorful and quite greasy. I had the green curry, which was decent, I did like the fact that it had less coconut milk than other establishments that I've sent you before. It is one of my favorites so I feel like it's something that I can't speak upon. I did have a good amount of vegetables and I love the fact that they use lotus roots. And eggplant. However, it wasn't the best, but it wasn't the worst so I feel like that one was a good effort. Onto cleanliness. I really feel like they have a lot of room for improvement here. Even if most of your business businesses carry out, which I imagine it is, you still need to have a knee and clean environment for people to feel comfortable. And I believe that that's where my father-in-law's trepidation came to play. I can't say it was overly dirty, but you can tell that it was worn out. And I saw a lot of carryout business happening. That means that you still have a pretty decent cash flow coming in. My suggestion, as a restaurant consultant, is to use your days off to do a gut of all things unnecessary, do a deep clean and or replace things that obviously need replacing. And there's quite a bit that needs replacing. I'm talking tables, chairs, Flooring, paint the walls, etc. Also dollar store cutlery honestly is never OK when you're charging the prices that you are. read more

Decided to check this restaurant finally. It has been on my list but limited parking space was what I have been using as an excuse. Anyways, tried their pho and panang curry and here are my review: Food taste: 5/5 Price: 3.5/5 Portion: 4/5 Very delicious food, bit higher price point for what you get though. Still enjoyed the food and will come back for more! read more

Red Rice Kitchen - Inside - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Still the best Vietnamese food in Gainesville! We are UF graduates and while visiting from CA we stopped by our beloved Red Rice. It never misses and I mean it when I say NEVER MISSES. The owners are extremely sweet and food comes out hot and fresh. Never a lack of flavor! This place saved me from being homesick with its Vietnamese cuisine and I'm happy to see it thriving! read more

Red Rice Kitchen - Thai Spicy Basil Fried Rice with crispy chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Decided to stop by as the reviews for this place were pretty good and was craving some drunken noodles. When I arrived around 5:30pm, there was no one there and was unsure if they were open. However, I saw the table filled with to go orders which I thought was a great sign. One thing I noticed is that their menus were sticky and not wiped down. I felt a little dirty touching them as I went through the variety of Thai/Vietnamese dishes that they serve. I ordered the drunken noodles with fried tofu and the mango sticky rice which came out to $33. I was shocked by the price as I have drunken noodles and additional food items at other spots in town and have not spent nearly that much. The wait time was about 10 minutes. When I got home I did have high expectations. The drunken noodles were good. The noodles came with egg, basil, black pepper, and onions. It was not overly sweet like some drunken noodles that I have had in the past. But I really did like the fried tofu as it was perfectly cooked on the outside and chewy on the inside. They did provide a good size portion but the price of this dish was about $18 with tax. The mango sticky rice was really good, I love that the mangoes were very sweet and ripe. The creaminess of the coconut milk with the rice was the perfect balance to the fruit. I really enjoyed the dish on its own as we are heading into the summer months. I may return just for this dessert alone. However, I think there's other spots in town that offer the same dishes for a much more reasonable price with just as much, if not larger portions. read more

Red Rice Kitchen - mango sticky rice. - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Red Rice Kitchen used to be my favorite location for pho in Gainesville. The stone pot house pho was delicious and always hot and super filling. In recent years, I've been avoiding my this place because it seems like the service size has gone down drastically and the quality of food is decreasing. I took a two year hiatus from this place to avoid disappointment, but recently came back because I wanted to see if it's any different. And to my surprise the quality is coming back to what it used to be. My pho was flavorful and hot, and full of noodles. My only complaint is that the side of bean sprouts is super skimpy at this restaurant compared to all the other vietnamese places in Gainesville. My partner tried the crispy chicken noodle soup and that was genuinely so delicious and flavorful, we were both super surprised. Mango sticky rice is a bit overpriced for what you get though. Overall I enjoyed my food and I'm happy that this place is back to pumping out good food again. read more

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I got the drunken noodle and it was very well seasoned and they gave a good amount of chicken and egg - I couldn't stop eating it!! Our food came out pretty fast and the staff was attentive. The restaurant itself is not huge but it was a cute place. read more

Red Rice Kitchen - Pad Kee Mao (Drunken noodle), Traditional Pad Thai Noodle, bang bang chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Service was fast and friendly. Food was good. Small place with three tables which the time of day we went was plenty. The price considering the quantity and quality of the meal was excessive read more

This is the second time going to the Red Rice Kitchen in Gainesville, FL. The restaurant is quite small, but the food is super yummy and the service was speedy. I will definable back! read more

Highly recommended Thai place, we are not disappointed! Came here around 6 before rush dinner hour, it looks small but do not let that stop you! The host / server welcome us. Immediately saw lots of Togo order ready for pick up, that is a good sign . Serves Singh beer and ample selection of local beers to choose for. Got some Crab Rangoon for appetizers, pineapple fried rice with shrimp and mine was Spicy Red Thai curry. Everything was delicious! Our server is quick and very friendly. Would love to get a chance to go back. Casual environment, by the time we are done all table are taken. read more

Red Rice Kitchen - Spicy Thai Red Curry - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I was on the hunt for a later evening (8:30ish) weekday dinner when I stumbled upon Red Rice Kitchen. They were in the process of closing down for the evening but happily were able to accommodate a takeout order. I ordered their tofu spring rolls as well as their creamy curry with tofu and vegetables. The spring rolls were huge! They came with a peanut sauce and they were fresh and flavorful. The curry was slightly sweet and packed with carrots, zucchini, tofu, and sweet potatoes. They gave me a large serving of rice to serve it over. It was a solid dish. The service was over-the-top lovely and their space if you dine in is cute and clean. Get to it! read more

Red Rice Kitchen - Tofu spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I ended up coming here with two of my other friends this past Sunday and had a wonderful meal! We came around 8 and the restaurant wasn't busy at all. The interior is lovely, with lots of asian themed decorations. I really loved the ambiance of the inside and thought it made for a nice meal. Their outdoor seating is also lovely as they have fairy lights and other decorations up. It isn't a huge restaurant and is has more of a casual sort of feel to it. It is kept very clean and the service was on point. Our server was very accommodating and efficient. They offer a wide variety of different Asian dishes. To start, we ordered the steamed dumplings. This included 6 steamed dumplings filled with minced chicken and vegetables, served with sweet chili sauce. These were pretty good! The chicken had good flavor and they weren't too doughy. A nice, light appetizer to start the meal off with. I will say, they were not huge and a smaller portion in my opinion. For my main, I ended up ordering the lemongrass grilled chicken with steamed white rice. You have the option of chicken, beef, pork, tofu, shrimp, etc. for your meat and one of their fried rices for the rice. I went with the chicken and regular steamed white rice. It is served with lettuce, cilantro, sesame seeds, and their house special chili fish sauce. I thought this was a very yummy dish. The chicken was cooked nicely and wasn't overly saucy or greasy. The rice had the perfect texture, pairing very well with the chicken. I appreciated the sauce that came with it and found it to add some tang, enhancing the chicken. I did order it on the side in case I didn't like it. My friends ordered the teriyaki chicken and the beef pho. They enjoyed their dishes as well. But, my one friend noted that the pho wasn't the best he'd had. Claiming the broth was a little sweet and the meat was a little tough. Overall, I would recommend checking out Red Rice Kitchen if you are craving some Asian cuisine. They have a nice variety of dishes that will satisfy just about anyone! The restaurant is super cute with lovely decorations that add to the ambiance. The service is so friendly and very efficient. I will be returning and look forward to trying more of their menu! read more

Red Rice Kitchen - steamed dumplings - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Two years strong, we frequent Red Rice every other week! The beef pho and the beef vermicelli are our favorites! Service is outstanding and personable. The seating is cozy and comfortable with soft music and nice wood pendant lighting. We love this place and think you will too. Tucked away on a strip of businesses and not easily seen from Archer road but easy to access and it's a gem! read more

Red Rice Kitchen - Dining area of Red Rice in Gainesville, FL - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Small lovely interior and a cute outdoor seating area on a small strip in Gainesville. The entire front of house handling is done by one extremely kind woman, who is a great waitress and manages to juggle a multitude of tables and people well. Food came out very quickly, roughly 3-5 minutes after ordering, and was quite good! I really enjoyed my green curry, and it was just barely spicy enough to add a small kick to the dish. My boyfriend got the garlic chicken fried rice, and it was good, but wouldn't order it again. (He prefers crispy chicken, which he thought he was getting.) Overall a great Thai fusion restaurant in Gainesville! read more

Red Rice Kitchen - House Special Thai Green Curry Garlic Fried Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This was my family's first visit to Red Rice Kitchen, a quaint restaurant located in a small strip mall. We ordered the Vietnamese Yellow Creamy Coconut Curry, Thai Coconut Tom Kha, Pad Thai with Chicken, and House Special Beef Noodle Soup in Hot Stone Pot (the star of the show). Each dish was presented beautifully and tasted delicious, with rich layers of flavor. Service was excellent, and we enjoyed everything! read more

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We ordered a few different dishes and we were all pleased with our selections. The chili wings were really good and so was the pho. The pho had the right amount of spice. (Very flavorful). Disappointed there weren't more gf items at this restaurant since Thai is my usual go to. Friendly waitress. Average decor read more

Red Rice Kitchen - Thai chili Chicken Wings (6 Pcs.) - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Chicken Hot pot yummy not spicy at all very very good outside seating still dont want covid Pad Ginger Chicken another yummy omg we gobbled these down great service read more

It was my first time stopping into Red Rice Kitchen. I was at that strip for another business and I was so hungry and I've been craving Thai basil fried rice. I saw it on the menu using the Yelp app and knew I had to stop in before I went to the other shop. I walked in around 2:45 and they came right to me from the back. I asked if they could have it ready by the time I was done at the other business. Absolutely!! I got it medium spicy, with the tofu. It was better than I dreamed. The spice was just right. The cook of the rice was perfect. There was enough basil to not have me looking for more of it. Definitely the best Thai basil fried rice I've ever had and a huge portion so I'll be able to enjoy the leftovers as well!! read more

Red Rice Kitchen - Thai Spicy Basil Fried Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Excellent pho! Broth was rich and full of flavor. Stopped by on a long road trip, Super clean bathrooms read more

Red Rice Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Great service even when it was super busy. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the house special beef pho was exceptional. read more

Red Rice Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

The Tom Kha noodle soup is too creamy. A little too much. It's just too greasy. The curry is good but not really recommend this noodle soup. read more

Red Rice Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

My mother and I went to Red Rice today after she picked me up from the hospital. This is I think the best Thai food I have ever had. I ordered the tom kha and green curry and Thai tea. My mother ordered the ragoons. we drive over an hour home a ti gi order and was still hot enough and didn't taint the flavor. Really fresh definitely real and no msg taste you could tell. The I think I believe mother and son working there were super way nice and a great experience. Now going to be a regular each time I'm in Gainesville now. Wish they would open a location in live oak. Yummy place read more

I ordered bang bang shrimp through Uber eats and it was $13.75 for just 6 little shrimps . I cannot understand how this could happen. Not sure if it was an error but when I tried to call no one picked up . The rangoons were burnt but I still age them and the sticky rice was pretty good though. I only got refunded for the shrimp $11.75 which is understandable . I just wanted to see if this a common portion size for this restaurant . It was like an appetizer . The shrimp was overcooked and expired from the first taste. Not sure if I'll give them a second chance . read more

Red Rice Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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$12 for THIS (bang bang shrimp appetizer). FIVE SHRIMP. FIVE. what an overpriced joke. Overcooked, chewy, badly prepared, small portion. Don't waste your money....very disappointing. I'll add another star because the Tom Yum Soup is good. Better than other restaurants in town. read more

Red Rice Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Such good service and wonderful meal. We dined outside and the ambiance was nice as well as cool since the patio is open n the east side of the building making it nice and cool as the sun set in the west. Amazing food. We had finished half of our meal before I remembered to take pictures. read more

Red Rice Kitchen - Crab rangoon so good. - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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We came here for a quick lunch-we ordered and the food came before the drinks? That's okay but when we got our food the portion was small, probably a bowl of cereal for the curry. The food though was absolutely amazing. The restaurant was small but it was cute. Our server didn't check in on us very frequently but he still was nice. read more

Great service and great Vietnamese and Thai food. We really enjoyed our dinner at Red Rice Kitchen. The pad basil was a great veggie dish! Lots of flavor and just the right portion for a light dinner. The pho, tom kha, and basil fried rice were very good too. Everyone enjoyed their meal. The restaurant is small but there were plenty of tables that could accommodate our party of four. This looks like a great place to order to-go too. read more

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I've been ordering from Red Rice Kitchen for the last few years and the food has never been disappointing. Prices have inevitably increased but I'm happy to pay the price for the authenticity of the food. Portions used to be a bit larger than I've received the last few times but overall still more than a meal's worth. I will miss this place when I leave town! read more

Great food! Great accommodating service! Highly recommend, the chicken pad Thai, curry, and fried rice. will be returning.

Yummy food, fast service. Tough parking (busy lot). Quaint dining area... but small. Great spot for my lunch while traveling through Gainesville. I ordered the Tom Kha with chicken and shrimp. It was delicious (finished it all!). There are LOTS of dishes I want to try. I'll keep this place in mind when traveling through or to Gainesville. read more

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We were just passing through and found this restaurant and were thoroughly delighted with both the Cuisine and the service. Their skillet special was delicious. The waitress was warm, friendly and attentive. We had a great meal and got in and out of there in short order. read more

I feel like they were sold since the last time I was there. Not as good as it was before.

Best friend rice in town! Their prices are reasonable for the portion size. The food is super tasty and it's our go to for take out when we don't feel like cooking. Husband got the fried rice which was sooo good. I love their vermicelli noodles! So much greens and really yummy pork! read more

From out of town and was in the mood for Pho. This was a great choice very friendly staff, quick service, and great Pho.

This is slowly becoming my favorite restaurant. I wasn't feeling well one day and called up to order some soup. The guy ( might have been the owner) was so nice. He I told my stomach was hurting me and just wanted so soup. He told me they make their beef broth fresh each day. It didn't disappoint!!! I went back their coconut soup the next day! Wow!!!! I went again a few days later to try a few more different things on their menu. Everything is was great. read more

Red Rice Kitchen - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Really great little find. Good service, very helpful, food was very fresh and lots of choices on the menu. Food was a good value and good experience. read more

I go here all the time the food is amazing!!! but if u like pho this is the right place to get it omggg the best I had so far and I had pho in ny pa NJ all over. read more

When we get close the restaurant, we can smell delicious food. The marinated fried chicken smelled very good. Red Rice finally open for dine in. They have been close dine in and only take out. It is good to see the restaurant pass the pandemic era. We got their red rice signature. It is tomato garlic fried rice with the marinated fried chicken. The fried chicken is delicious. It is recommended dish. The tomato garlic fried rice is unique. The portion is good to feed a hungry person. The second dish we have is the drunken noodle with spicy sauce. The protein we have chosen is shrimp. It come with 7 big shrimp. The noodle is bit wet. Need to burn the edge a bit to make it more tasteful. Overall the food is good. Although we got it to go, the food was prepared in ten minutes. read more

Red Rice Kitchen - Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodle) - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Some friends recently checked out Red Rice Kitchen and raved about it so we decided to go with them and see what the buzz was about. Immediately seated and ordered quickly, which was nice. I ordered the massaman curry and my wife got the tom kha. My curry was very good and had tons of peanuts in it, which I love. It was the right level of spicy and sweet. Her tom kha was decent but she ended up asking for a ton of limes (which were generously provided) as she loves it very limey. The tables are a bit small, so having large parties visit is not recommended. I thought the prices were fairly standard ($14-20 for most entrees). I'd go back and try some of their other options. read more

Great curries and Drunken Noodle. Spring rolls tasted dry and old like they were made the day before. Ask before ordering. A little in the pricey side read more