While looking for a Chinese Restaurant to patron, I took the advice of Google and visited this place after seeing it was considered a "Hidden Gem" in the community. I will tell you, I was NOT DISAPPOINTED. Upon walking in, I was greeted by the staff, and given a menu to look at the food options available. While waiting for the person in front of me to finish placing their order, I looked around and noted the atmosphere was nice, the floors and tables were clean, and the staff matched in their uniform shirts. (Cleanliness is a BIG plus for me.) Once I got to place my order the woman at the register made it a note to advise that while the menu didn't list it all, they did offer traditional dishes other Chinese restaurants offer. I ordered, Chicken Chow Mein, BBQ Pork Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef and BBQ Pork with their Chicken Egg Rolls to go. Once I got home and served it to my family for dinner, when I tell you all of us were pleased, I mean it! This place truly is a hidden gem. The flavors of the chow mein was impeccable. The peppers and onion taste of the Mongolian beef even better. The rice, fresh, not hard or stale, but perfectly cooked with even amounts of everything. The chicken egg roll. was a delight! I love egg rolls and it's hard to find a good one. Theirs is GOOD. So, I say all this to say, that if you're looking for a good restaurant when you're craving Chinese food, give this place a try. read more

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It has been a minute since I have visited Rice & Noodle, and they never disappoint! Their portions are generous and food tastes fresh. I ordered a beef chow fun and hainan chicken rice plate to-go. I called in to order and the food was ready for pickup by the time I arrived (15 mins). Food was packaged well and didn't leak. The cashier was friendly and the restaurant looked bustling with people, so you know the food is good! Beef chow fun was good, not oily, and didn't skimp on beef. It could use more wok hei but flavor was there nonetheless! Hainan chicken was refreshing for the warm day and there were plenty of pieces, enough for me to portion for two meals. I appreciate the added vegetables too to balance the meal! Overall, would definitely recommend if you're looking for a solid place for chicken plates. I'm looking forward to trying more of the new items on the menu read more

Rice & Noodles - Beef Chow Fun, Rice with Hainan Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

If you're craving real authentic flavors, this place delivers. Second visit and it still didn't disappoint. We had the roast duck, mapo tofu, and garlic green beans every dish was amazing. Crispy, juicy duck, rich and numbing mapo tofu, and seriously addictive green beans. One of the most authentic and satisfying meals I've had in a while. Definitely coming back. read more

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Happened to be in Elk Grove yesterday and stumbled upon this small mom-and-pop shop for a quick bite. My wife had the beef noodle soup, which was good. The broth is on the lighter side -- perfect as a hangover cure -- but she's more used to the richer, bolder styles of beef noodle soup. Just a heads-up if that's your preference too! I had the Hainan chicken rice plate. The chicken was perfectly cooked and served cold, with just a slight pink hue near the bone (not undercooked). The rice was seasoned beautifully -- I'd honestly come back just for this dish alone. They also served us complimentary small bowls of soup, which was a nice touch and much appreciated. The server was very kind and attentive. The interior has been recently renovated, and I really liked their new chairs and the elegant tables -- it gives the place a surprisingly fancy feel. I would definitely come back in the near future to try their other items. read more

Rice & Noodles - Hainan Chicken rice plate served with ginger sauce and sweet soy sauce. - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

I'm in between a 3.5 and 4 star because I want to try some of their other dishes to get a feel of their consistency. It's a comfortable sit-down restaurant that reminds me of home a little bit. I came by myself and was seated quickly. Service was great! It was mainly two people running the store front but they were both friendly and efficient with their work. I tried their House Special Noodles and their pork ear and tripe dish. The pork ear could have been a little softer and more seasoned but the beef tripe was on the saltier and juicier side so they balanced each other out. The house noodles are a big portion! Seasoned on the lighter end but I enjoyed the sauce. I didn't get to try the Hainan chicken this time but will have to try it next time! read more

Rice & Noodles - Braised Pig Ears - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Ordered through DD great price hands down one of the best Hainan chicken in town and Peking porkchop!!! I'm soo impressed trying it out for the first time!!! read more

I was a bit skeptical about coming here since the reviews are a mix of old and new management but our experience was very very positive and delicious! My gf and I were looking for good wonton soup and I managed to find this spot. And we agreed that this was the best wonton soup we've had! The broth was pork-based and very rich in flavor compared to other soups we've tried. It came with about 10 wontons and bok choy. We also ordered cream cheese rangoons and Haian chicken rice plate. Our server gave us a small bowl of egg drop soup and that was very tasty. Came small bits of tofu, corn, and a small price of chicken. The rangoons were standard but the wonton wrap was not as crunchy as I hoped. Still a solid appetizer. Last was the Hainan chicken rice plate. From other places, the chicken is usually prepared hot but served here, it was cold. Not something I would have expected but still a welcoming one. It was served with ginger and scallion sauce & sweet soy sauce. It also had bok choy and Hainan rice. A really good plate all around. The chicken flavor wasn't overwhelming and the rice was seasoned well. Overall, a perfect dining experience read more

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The food was amazing. Came out fast and hot. The chicken was cold because it's supposed to be cold. But overall I would recommend. The chili oil is a MUST. My husband put it on everything he ate cause the enjoyed the flavor. He said it balanced out the flavors. I prefer it without, but if you like little spicy, yes try it! The restaurant was well lit and the service was great. Our server was attentive and she was super nice. Will return to try other food! read more

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3.5 stars. New owners, new menu. They really should just be called something else but whatevs moving on .. They redecorated everything so all the tables/chairs/plates/etc are all nice and new. You also get table service now vs ordering at the counter. The service is very good! Food is still a little inconsistent for me, probably because they are still working out their kinks. One time it was not salty enough; another time they overcompensated and it was too salty lol. *Beef Chow Fun - 3/5, needs more "wok hay" *String beans - have been inconsistent but overall tastes fine *Chicken chow Mein - Flavor was fine but could use a little more veggies *Salt and pepper spare ribs - overly breaded but flavor was fine HK style lemon tea could use a little more syrup and ice :D read more

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The restaurant was clean. I loved how crunchy the honey walnut shrimp was. The shrimp were huge compared to what I've had at other places. The salt and pepper pork chop was super flavorful and crunchy. The fried rice was delicious too. read more

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Giving this place a 5 stars because although there was only 1 waitress, she was attentive and always asking our table of 8 if we needed anything. A lot of the dishes ordered were Hainan chicken which I tied and did like. Stir fry green beans was as expected and just right in flavor. Note: you have to order ahead if you want duck otherwise it won't be available so my ordered chicken and that was crispy and good. I got house noodles and it was delicious. For mine, I would have liked less oil. For most, it's probably just right amount of oil. Our table had 2 kids and they were understanding which I appreciated. read more

Rice & Noodles - House Special Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Good portion sizes with good prices. The location is quiet and clean. I accidentally misread the opening time and arrived a couple minutes before the official opening time, but the staff let us in. The serving of BBQ pork that I received was on the leaner side and a bit drier, but paired with the duck sauce it was perfect. A tend to prefer a leaner cut of meat because it is easier to eat. They give you a free soup with your meal. It's a nice lunch spot to come back to. At the time of this review, this location is under new management. read more

Rice & Noodles - Soup of the day - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Ordered the beef stew noodle soup but way too much msg!! I have to drink three bottle of water!! Don't recommend! read more

Went here for lunch with my family. We ordered the duck noodle soup, beef stew noodle soup, chow fun, and a BBQ pork rice plate. Everything tasted alright, but those who ate the noodle soups experienced upset stomach, nausea, and diarrhea. We really wanted to like this place because customer service was nice, but after fighting for our lives from food poisoning, we are a lil hesitant to return. Hopefully, they improve on food safety. read more

Rice & Noodles - Duck noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Absolutely amazing soup! Rich, deep broth with the perfect balance of spice, tender meat, fresh herbs, and perfectly cooked noodles. Every bite is comforting and full of flavor. You can really taste the care and quality in this dish. One of the best soups I've had -- highly recommend! read more

Rice & Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Ordered the Hainan Chicken. Food came out pretty fast. Portion was decent. Rice and chicken were good. The soup tasted weird to me. They have good selections on their menu. They offer rice, noodles, appetizers, etc. Restaurant and restroom were clean enough. Service was quick. read more

Rice & Noodles - Hainan Chicken Rice Combo - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Excellent roasted duck and noodle soup! Prompt and helpful service. Very clean and relaxing atmosphere. Will be coming back to try out other dishes for sure! read more

All the food was absolutely amazing. If you want authentic Chinese cuisine, look no further. From the Hainan chicken rice plate, Beef noodle soup and Cucumber salad - excellent, abundant and reasonably priced. Service is attentive and friendly. Surroundings were clean. This place is a hidden gem. Will definitely return and recommend. read more

This place serves Chinese traditional ramen, I really like their appetizers here like the fry tofu. Other than the food the place is well decorated and staffs are friendly read more

New owners and new menu! Good food, great service. A casual family lunch with kids and elderly, table of 12. We ordered a range of different dishes, some duplicates, very tasty & kids-friendly. Here's a list of the foods we tried: Roast duck well seasoned, tasty. Hainan chicken rice combo was ok, BBQ pork w/ rice (kids loved it), House special noodles (imo needed more sauce), Fried rice w/ BBQ pork great sharing portion, good, Dry braised green beans were delicious! Lemon iced tea was refreshing, Both Salt & pepper chicken cartilages & Chicken wings very tasty, just a bit salty but everyone still loved it. Ma Po tofu was ok, Beef chow fun was ok, Beef stew noodles were delicious! Chicken katsu w/ rice was good too. Overall was great. We'll be back when around the area. read more

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my favorite place so far for Hainan chicken & rice!!I live about 30 mins from here but will make the drive to have it. Great portions, very tasty, and fresh. Hainan chicken rice plate comes with 2 sauces (1 being the scallion/ginger, which is a must!!), and a side of chicken broth, which pairs nicely with the meal. We also get the fried cartilage and enjoy the seasoning that put on it. We never really ate inside, but the place looks clean. Also located inside a lot, so lots of parking read more

Rice & Noodles - Hainan Chicken Rice Combo - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Good food. The Hainan chicken plate was very good. Would recommend getting that here.

I came here right at open (lowkey 12minutes before but they still let us in) and the waitress seated us very quickly with menus. I ordered the Wor Wonton Soup and was surprised at how many wontons and meat there was. Relatively cheap and tasted good. The wonton skin had a good texture. The interior of the restaurant was VERY clean. Overall I would definitely come here for cheap Chinese food. read more

Very good food with good prices. Had the Mapo tofu and sweet and sour chicken. The mapo tofu was delicious and had ground pork in it. Not too spicy The sweet and sour chicken was nicely breaded and had a good sauce. Came out to under $40 for two people. Great read more

The food was excellent. Definitely a lot of options that I consider comfort food when it comes to Chinese food, including salted fish fried rice, roast duck, beef stew noodles/rice, and the hainan chicken. Definitely a hidden gem. read more

Just tried it for the first time and it's so good. Service was very good. Food was flavorful, clean and delicious. Priced very reasonably. We had the duck, chicken, salt&pepper prawns, house dry noodles and green beans. Every dish was a hit. We will be back soon with more family members. If they can keep up the quality, it is easily the best Chinese restaurant in Sacramento imo. read more

I came in on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't busy at all. It's a cute little spot, not that big. What's really helpful is that their menu is full of pictures, so you know what you're ordering. I ordered to go & I was impressed by the presentation and packaging. The food was solid. Not the best I've had, but it definitely tasted good and the Hainan rice was my favorite part. read more

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Definitely recommend! Their duck was one of the better ones in the Sacramento area, good flavor and not all bones ( this has been my main issue with ordering roast duck). Recommend trying their Golden Salt baked chicken, tasty and moist. Very friendly staff as well! read more

I haven't left a review in a while but I felt like Rice & Noodles deserved a review. I was hesitant when I found out the restaurant was under new management. I did not expect the food to taste A LOT better! The quality of their Hainan chicken improved so much. They are a little skimpy on the orange chicken and beef and brocolli but the flavor is delicious so I would definitely order again. read more

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Brought my daughter here for her fist time. She thank me for bringing her here. The food is tasty and yummy. The lemon tea is refreshing and has a good lemon flavor. Bathroom and restaurant are clean. read more

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Been here few times already, so I think I have enough credits to write another review about their chicken. The Empress Chicken skin is little crunchy and the meat is super tender. Of course the flavor of the chicken is just salty enough. read more

Rice & Noodles - Empress Children - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

THE BEST. Their wonton soup is the best I've had in town, the broth is so flavorful. Boyfie had the hainan chicken and loved it so much he finished his whole plate. Will be back. read more

Rice & Noodles - Rice with Hainan Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The food was delicious and tasty! Our service was great, the ladies were so attentive and sweet! They remembered when my mom came last time she came! read more

Rice & Noodles - Whole roasted duck! - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

First time here and came at a great time as there was only one other person eating. I didn't know what to order, so I slowly reviewed the menu however I felt rushed as the person taking my order just kinda stared at me. I wasn't very hungry but I got the hot & sour wonton soup. I took it go; drove home and started to eat about 20 minutes later. I'm happy to say when I got home the soup was still Steaming HOT!! They had also separated the broth and the wontons so they didn't get soggy. Love that! the soup was delicious as well, Full of flavor and gave me heart burn for hours hahah but sooo good! The con: it wasn't very filling, it was relatively small and great for a started but definitely needed some noodles in it besides just the 8 wontons. read more

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I've only ordered through DoorDash since they changed owners, so this review will be about the food quality only. Definitely my new go-to spot for roast duck in the Elk Grove area. However, I am a bit disappointed in the change in menu, as the old menu offered different food items that aren't as available in the Elk Grove region (i.e. fried chicken skin, shredded scallion chicken were my go- tos). Now it doesn't seem to offer dishes that are any different than other Chinese restaurants in the area. Things I've tried: Half roast duck 5/5 Ma po tofu 4/5 ok, nothing to rave about. Not the Szechuan numbing type if you're looking for that. BBQ pork fried rice 3/5: lacking wok hei/ flavor in general, but for 10.99 and the portions, I guess I can't really complain. Wonton soup 4/5: not bad, I prefer the one from the previous ownership but wontons were nicely sized. Included mushrooms and broccoli Dry green beans 4/5: Not bad, I usually prefer a tiny bit of a crunch, but steam in togo container could've affected that. Iced tea 5/5: refreshing, a tiny bit on the sweeter side for me but tolerable read more

Great food. This is new management. Second time to be here and really enjoying their food and display. For sure we will come back for more items. By the way, the service is great and always check with us for any requests. read more

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Went there for lunch last Saturday. We ordered Yangchao fried rice, half Roasted Duck and Pork intestine and chicken soup. Also I ordered Hainan chicken rice to go. The fried rice just OK, the slice of pork bbq so hard. The duck is OK, the dipping sauce is tasty. The soup is just ok the chicken not much meat. The Hainan rice just meh, the rice is yellow rice not fragrance of Hainan rice, the dipping too oily. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants. The Hainan chicken here tastes very good. The chicken is soft and juicy, and the rice has nice flavor. Every time I eat it, I feel happy and satisfied. I think it is the best Hainan chicken I have tried in this city. The service is also very good. The staff are friendly, and they always bring the food fast. They smile and make me feel welcome. The restaurant is clean and comfortable, so I like to sit down and enjoy my meal slowly. I would like to come here often because the food and the service are both excellent. I will also recommend this restaurant to my friends who love tasty chicken and good service. read more

Excellent service, food and atmosphere under new management. Best roasted duck and barbecue pork in town. No regret! read more

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New owner Golden Baked Chicken, hard to find dish was pretty good. If you like canton food, this is the place read more

Rice & Noodles - Interior - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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