This was our second visit to Rice Alley, food was amazing. Vegetable tempura was hot and crisp, our sushi was fresh and flavorful. we love that it's a family owned business read more

I came during lunch and got the Rice Alley signature ramen ($15). It came out in about 10 minutes and it was quite good! The pork was very tender and savory. Broth was delicious. Noodles were cooked good, al dente with good play to them. My only critique would be if the eggs could've had a bit more soy sauce infusion. Other than that service was very friendly and overall atmosphere was great for a lunch sit down. I'd definitely come back! Food(50%): 8.3 Staff/service(25%): 8.5 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 8.3/10 read more

Rice Alley - N1. Rice Alley Signature Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

I stopped in late Saturday afternoon after reading great reviews from other Yelpers. I ordered the Hibachi Chicken and Shrimp with steamed rice to-go. It came w/sauteed veggies and a house soup (broth and sliced green onions). While the flavors were tasty and the vegetables freshly cooked, the proteins were definitely overcooked. The chicken (breast meat) was overcooked and very dry and the shrimp, though not as tough as the chicken were overcooked as well. A tell-tale sign of overcooked shrimp is when they are curled up in what looks like a tightly closed letter "C". Some of the shrimp in my dish resembled an "O". I will add that there was a decent amount of shrimp in the dish. I'm willing to give them another try because I did enjoy the peaceful and relaxing ambiance of the restaurant as I waited for my food. I'm not a sushi eater so perhaps I will eat my food inside the restaurant and see if I can get more tender protein. read more

We visited Rice Alley for a late lunch. The ambiance is casual and it looked like it was run by a family. For appetizers, we had Takoyaki and Veggie Gyoza. We also had a complimentary salad. For entrees, we ordered Rice Alley Signature Ramen and Fish Katsu Curry. Our orders came fast and fresh. Everything was delicious! The service was excellent! The prices are reasonable and the food quality is top notch. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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I had a spicy sushi combo - tuna, salmon and white fish. It was good and a lot of sushi for $19 My friend had the hibachi chicken and shrimp ($22.50 with the fried rice upcharge) It smelled really good, so I think I would try that if we return. We did takeout and the order was ready when we arrived. read more

Food was delicious and fresh. Also there was a lot of shrimp too. Love the fact I asked for more broccoli and they gave me more broccoli. Definitely ordering again and again. read more

Rice Alley - DH2. Hibachi Shrimp - Ramen Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

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The food was very good. Ordered online and picked up. No wait, service was good. I had been trying to get here forever to try the food. Did not disappoint. read more

Rice Alley - DH4. Hibachi Chicken & Shrimp - Ramen Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

It is definitely a family owned restaurant. The booths were worn, however it was clean. It was do peaceful. The ramen I had and chicken kaagare were delicious and do was the sushi. I would definitely go again.the service was great. I have nothing bad yo say. read more

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The food taste so fresh and delicious. I also had the miso soup and the house sake. Service was great and has beautiful decor. read more

Rice Alley - Really delicious and taste fresh - Ramen Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

This family owned restaurant has been in Haymarket for years and yet tonight was the first time for me and the family. Honestly, years ago I tried Ramen and wasn't thrilled. I AM a HUGE fan of Vietnamese Pho noodle soup and eat it weekly. Nonetheless, we thought we would give it a try. I ordered the signature Ramen, which had a few thin slices of Char Siu pork. My wife had the chicken Ramen which had the fried chicken nuggets on the side. Daughter ordered two rolls of sushi. After tasting both my Ramen and my wife's, I was reminded why I prefer Pho! Not much flavor. The chicken nuggets from my wife's dish had a weird off taste; like old cooking oil perhaps. The sushi was just okay. I really wanted to love our meal and help support the place and I will return to try their Hibachi offerings. So, with tax and tip and no alcohol, $63 out the door. The prices overall were very fair. read more

You ever go to a place so much that they know your order before you even speak? That's Rice Alley for me. I walk in and it's like the air already knows me--smiles exchanged, nods from behind the counter, and the smell? The smell alone sends you somewhere else. It's like stepping into a warm, savory dream. Every time. The food is always fire. Like, not a single off day. Just pure comfort. And the vibes? Immaculate. It's peaceful, it's low-key, and it feels like home--but better because they cook way better than I do. One of my favorite little things? There's this kid--pretty sure she's the owner's daughter--who kinda lives her best life in this corner of the shop. Toys, books, the whole setup. It's not even outta place, it just adds this real, cozy soul to the place. Makes it feel lived in and loved. Today, they gave me a free slice of watermelon just because. And I don't care what anyone says--that kind of small gesture hits deep. Felt seen. Felt appreciated. Felt like, damn... I'm part of the Rice Alley family now. 10/10. Always coming back. Already planning my next visit. read more

Customer service matters. I placed an online order and picked it up. The man behind yhe counter was so rude I almost walked out. No eye contact. Mo smile. Just wanted to know why I was there. I politely told him I have placed an online order He quickly barked back that I would have to wait because they have a big table to wait on. I repeated the fact that O had already ordered online and I was there to pick up my order. He rudely gestured to a single bag on a table across the room. Then shouted at me, "What Name? What Name!!!!: That's enough for me. Never going there again. Have some manors and speak to people with respect...especially if they are your customers. On top of all that, the food was average at best. Avoid this rudely place and the average food. read more

We had takeout from here on a Sunday at lunchtime. The ramen with tonkatsu was good. The ingredients fit the ramen were delivered in a separate compartment from the rich ramen broth. The tonkatsu was in a separate container which kept it crispy instead of part of the ramen. read more

Given that their menu consists of mostly sushi, ramen and Japanese food, they are really a Japanese cuisine and less of a pan Asian place. This place is not run by Japanese people and it shows in their food. For me, miso soup always sets the tone for a Japanese meal and I could tell by the color that it was rather watery even before I tasted it. The poke bowl was a-ok and I didn't particularly care for the taste of the mixes fishes. Shrimp tempura wasn't much better and I didn't care for the dipping sauce that it came with - didn't have much of a flavor. Service was rather nice but I most likely will not return here when I return to Haymarket/Gainesville area. read more

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Had the chicken karaage, definitely will be ordering again it was such a generous portion that's was presented very well. Staff is very attentive and they play very relaxing music. Can't wait to come back for the 10th time. read more

They gave me Old fried chicken. Yuk and the sushi had a weird taste to it. I prefer passion fin.

Exact review - 4.5/5 FOOD- 1)Curry fish katsu bowl- curry comes on the side. Portion is big and fish fry is crispy but very meaty on the inside. Enjoyed this dish but glad the curry was on the side because it was just ok 2)Crab bake roll- DELICIOUS! It's a spicy california roll with real baked crab on top. Wow I enjoyed this roll! Very generous with the topping! 3)Shrimp tempura roll- boyfriends order, he said he enjoyed it and that it tasted crispy and fresh. 4)Fried cheesecake- not my favorite, cheesecake was green but it tasted like regular cheesecake. Very very creamy. Lots of fried part. Don't think it's something I'd get again SERVICE- exceptional. Seemed to be a chef and a waitress. The chef took my order and checked on us once. Waitress did a very exceptional job at checking, refill, etc... meanwhile also perhaps watching a baby in the back? Didn't bother me and honestly I respect her for being able to multitask like that, it's not an easy thing. AMBIANCE- very quiet and bright. I personally loved it. I started my dine alone and I enjoyed the peace and quiet. Also seemed to be clean which is big for me. I would definitely come back again. read more

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An excellent place for authentic ramen and hibachi! I liked that this was a family-run business. Everything was seasoned well and the food was all fresh. Our server was nice and checked up on us often. They answered all our questions and provided good recommendations on what to eat. The environment is on the quieter and peaceful side. Price is good especially with the amount of food you get. I will definitely be stopping by when I'm in the area again! read more

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Loveee their crab bake, which is what I keep coming back for. A quiet place, nice for families

Interesting location, in a strip plaza tucked away from traffic. A cute shop but it's a plain looking place. Not much adorned on the walls except for some colorful prints of Japan. The ambiance was lacking to making this a cozy personalized Japanese affect. While the menu is extensive, from ramen to sushi and some poke bowls. I came for ramen and I was not disappointed. The broth was flavorful but not as intense I usually like it. It came with the wonderful additions of seaweed, and vegetables. The noodles were a hit. I enjoyed this with a pot of green tea. This totally satisfied the craving I had. read more

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Honestly, I can't remember how the food was. I went here months ago and I'm just getting around to writing the review. I want to say the food was decent. Not bad, but not outstanding either. read more

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We enjoy eating here. Everything tastes fresh and is very flavorful. Both ramen and hibachi dishes were tasty. Casual bright modern dining room. Subtle Asian decor. Food appears promptly. This place is tucked away in back of the center directly off the turn circle, almost hidden: it deserves more love. read more

After discovering the existence of Rice Alley in Piedmont Center Plaza (a Chinese restaurant used to occupy this space) - we decided to check it out - and order some food to go. I ordered a Tuna Poké Bowl, and sides of pork dumplings and egg rolls. My friend Alex ordered a Ramen Bowl. Our food took about 20 minutes to come up - so we hung out at a table (masked up) and chilled until our food was ready. We got the food home and everything was tasty. I would like to see an option on the menu for substituting greens for rice on the Poké Bowl. I'll have to ask about that next time I come in. Plenty of seating inside, Staff was very nice. Check 'em out! #RiceAlley read more

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Tofu and sushi only. Not Chinese food. Yelp, please screen your listings bette. You are doing a disservice to the vendors here.

Stopped in for lunch. Food came out fast and was well prepared and fresh. We tried the seafood ramen and pork katsu bowl. Very healthy serving! Good service and nice quiet dining room! read more

My kids love their ramen! They got the rice special and tonkatsu! Service was great as well and the place is clean and comfy. read more

Went back yesterday 7/9 to have dinner. We ordered 2 different sushi rolls and they were dry and tiny. I had the gluten free noodles not because I'm gluten free but because of the different ingredients the soup had, it was very bland so I decided to add their spicy chili oil, I think it was super expired because it tasted like straight up old oil not to mention I left with stomach rumbling. My husband ordered chicken hibachi, it wasn't great, he said it was horrible I think it was just not good. Service was bad, the lady that was our server not only was her English very bad but she was super slow and kept forgetting to bring stuff out. I hope they step it up. read more

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Rice Alley earned their 5th star from me today. My chicken, salmon hibachi with fried rice was spectacular!!!! Thanks Rice Alley! It was extremely delicious. read more

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A hidden gem in Haymarket... this restaurant is located in a small strip mall and it's located towards the back of the strip mall. The restaurant ambience is utilitarian but the food is the star of the show. We came as a big group and all of our orders came out fast and they were delicious. I highly recommend their beef gyudon, their Tonkatsu Ramen, their hibachi dishes are good - even as a combination meal. The fried rice in the hibachi meals are also up to par. We will continue to frequent this place every time we come to this area. read more

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My boyfriend and I came in wanting to try a new sushi place for fun, this is hands down some of the best food we've ever had. As soon as we walked in it felt homely and calm, comfortable seating, great service and amazing food. We will 100% be coming back to explore the menu some more! read more

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I've been a big fan of Rice Alley until I recently purchased Gyudon again. Maybe it's a one-time issue, but I thought something was rotten in my car during takeout. I got home to see what looked and smelled like week old BBQ on my rice; not freshly sliced beef. I've included pics of both current and previous meals. read more

Rice Alley - Gyudon - Ramen Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

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We came here to meet a friend and We all left with very full bellies. First of all, I love their beer selection! They also have a beautiful menu with everything laid out very clearly. I love that you can get cold and hot ramen. Cold ramen is hard to find! They also of course have the vegetarian ramen which is what I got. Everything was amazing and I added their spicy powder which level did up amazingly. Service was great and very helpful.! read more

Rice Alley - Ramen Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

Food was really good, the place was mostly empty and we had a great time. The people who brought us the food were really kind and they had music playing in the background, and really nice decorations read more

Came here with my mom when she was in town and she loved it so much, she wanted to go a second time before she left! The owner was so sweet, service was quick, and food was delicious. I definitely recommend. read more

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They are so nice and great!! I order avacado rolls the serve on a standing board and my bill is just $8! Salmon is more ..... read more

Ate here with friends and then again with my dad recently, and both times were great! Ramen was delicious and flavorful and the donkatsu crispy in the way I love! Tsukkemen was also very good with the pork broth being phenomenal! Service was nice and quick with food coming out soon after we ordered. Ambiance was also delightful with Japanese decor adorning the walls. Overall would definitely recommend this place to try and will be back to support! read more

Finally got a chance to visit and dine in person and love it! nice and quiet Ambiance and the ramen was made fresh and hot. Portion size seemed much better when not in a to-go container. Was delicious. The sushi was bomb too! read more

Rice Alley - Ramen Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

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Really craved sushi while my wife was craving ramen, but we did not want to drive to DC or worry about my toddler in a more formal dining setting. So we looked for places west of Fairfax and discovered this highly rated Japanese restaurant in Gainesville, VA. This place is on par with Reren, Jinya, and Basebowl and a notch or two below some of the best ramen places in the area like Toki Underground and Menya Hosaki. But when taking into account the value and the surprisingly good Chirashi, I may find myself driving away from the city to a no-frills quality spot like Rice Alley. Pleasantly surprised, highly recommend. read more

Rice Alley - Solid value for ramen and sushi. - Ramen Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

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There's a review about the food tasting metallic; that review is absolutely correct. This place has the potential for an amazing experience and falls flat at every turn. After food arrived, no check in for refills or if anything can be added to the water broth I was served. Drops/gets that check thou with the quickness. Pass on this place. read more

Stopped in with a friend for lunch. The place is a bit difficult to get to with a lot of construction around and in the middle of a new construction neighborhood. However the restaurant is cute with a lot of spread out seating and the place seems very clean. We both got ramen. They were good. I gave 4 stars only because the ramen wasn't that great and was a little bland. Again, still very good but not great so not sure I'd come back just for the ramen. The service was great and the place was cool. If you're in the area it would be good to stop by but I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to come in. read more