Amazing even for takeout. I'm going to rank the dishes in the order that I enjoyed them. 1. Crying Tiger. This is grilled marinated Ny sirloin strip served with Laotian sticky rice, pickled daikon and carrots. 10/10. The meat was so exceptionally tender, even reheated the next day. I loved the sticky rice. My youngest son loved it too, so it was a huge winner. 2. Crispy Volcano Chicken. I really enjoyed this as well. It has the outside that reminds me of orange chicken. 3. Green Papaya Salad. I'm a huge papaya salad fan and this one really hit the spot. I'm the only one in my family who eats it, but I feel healthy when I do and it's delicious. 4. Fried chicken wings - they were plump and the entire family enjoyed this. The two dishes that were good, but I'd skip next time are the chicken satay (this sat around in our fridge for a while) and the black dragon roll which was good, but I think their non sushi dishes really shine. It said the food would be ready in 30 minutes (we ordered online) and when we picked up about 30 minutes later it was ready. It's super easy to park since it's a large parking lot and run in and out. I will definitely be getting more takeout from here for my family. read more

The salt and pepper tofu appetizer was delicious, the best I've ever tasted. Lots of vegetables, delicious spice, and fried tofu with tator tot crisp. We had red and panang curry as our entree. Both were well spiced and delicious. Lots of vegan options. Service was excellent, fast and friendly. The vibe is cozy with pop music, a bar you can eat at, and tvs showing delicious food. read more

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Whenever I'm in the mood for Pad Thai this is my favorite place. I order to go regularly and they are always quick and taste is always amazing. The chicken Pad Thai was about $20 Togo but portion is pretty big! Spice level was a 2 but I'll probably try 3 next time even though the two was perfect! read more

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Amazing spot I never knew about! Thanks everyone for gate keeping this one Sheez! They have Laos food which is spicy but fun, it's similar to Thai spicy and they have lots of yummy things on the menu. Will be back with the whole family soon read more

Very solid place for Thai and Lao food in the Westchase area! The inside of the restaurant is decently big, with lots of space for a good sized party. I ordered food to go and they had in ready in about 20 minutes, which is excellent. I got the Khao Soi and definitely enjoyed the flavors. Love the mix of a curry based soup, with tender pieces of short rib, and the crunch of the fried egg noodles. The inclusion of the pickled vegetables helps to cut through the richness. I do wish the red onions were cut just a little smaller, but overall, still an excellent dish and a great restaurant that I will be coming back to :) read more

Rice & Spice - Khao Soi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tampa, Florida

R&S has become our after church lunch spot on Sundays. Amazing, fresh food and a fantastic family-owned business. Highlights - tom Kai gai soup, the kid's meals, sushi - especially the torched salmon belly nigiri - so unique and delish. Just a great place run by a great family - Kyle, Tay, Pray - everything we have had there has been fresh and fantastic. read more

This place is awesome, my friend introduced me to it and when we hang out we normally come here for dinner. We get seated right away, food is out pretty fast, extremely nice workers , food is always good AND it's a great price! What more does a place need ??? 10/10 read more

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An amazing experience here everytime! From the food to the service to the ambiance, everything is intentional and well done. Their sushi dishes are delicious and you can't go wrong trying any of the combinations they offer. read more

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So happy to have tried this authentic family-owned sushi place! Super friendly and you can tell the owner and his family really care about their food & customers. Crispy tuna rice cakes as an app will never lead you wrong! The double impact roll was perfectly filling with delicious fresh seafood. Star of the show was the e crispy snapper in their homemade curry sauce -- I've never had anything like it and I would return for that dish alone!! Highly recommend! read more

Rice & Spice - Crispy snapper, double impact roll, panang curry - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Just found my FAVORITE sushi spot in Westchase area.. maybe all of Tampa! OMG! the sushi was fantastic. I can be critical when it comes to sushi because it's literally my favorite food and I could eat it everyday. This place blew me away. Great sushi in Tampa Bay in general is hard to find so I was so excited to try this place because of the raving reviews. I am so glad I did because it was so delicious. The rice was pillowy soft and melted in your mouth. The fish was smooth like butter. The flavors all mixed so well. I devoured my rolls! I also got stir fry wide noodles with veggies, another delicious dish! Had plenty of leftovers the next day! I will be a regular for sure. Give this place a try if you haven't!! read more

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Awesome sushi, just amazing food every time! So much flavor, but be careful the spice might catch up to you. They will ask, What level heat you prefer, between a 1-5! They treat me like family & remember my favorites, or suggest something just as good. read more

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Our family of four visited this local gem on a Friday evening and was seated immediately. Trinity was waitress was very patient answering all of our inquires with enthusiasm and made recommendation. We started with Salt & pepper calamari, very well seasoned no sauce required. Our table ordered the California roll, the Crunchy roll, Pineapple fried rice w/ seafood melody and Crispy duck. We all and traded entrees. My husband did not like the sake however this was his first time having it ever so no stars subtracted for that. He followed up with a beer which left me to drive so I cannot say if the sake was good or not. During our 90 minute visit we noticed numerous locals and obvious repeat customers which is a good sign that the restaurant consistently provides good service. The chef came out and spoke to us and asked how did we enjoy our food. Not even did my very picky nine year old have any complaints, that's a win! My husband and I intend to come back for a date night very soon. read more

Constantly top quality food, presentation, and service. We were immediately treated as family here, even getting to meet and chat with the owner. He shared his passion for food with us, and was very proud of what did at the establishment. Don't let the simple layout of the place fool you, the food speaks for itself! read more

Rice & Spice - Small sushi boat and drunken noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Great ambiance, funny and entertaining Chefs, speedy service! Food was amazing (Pork Skewers). read more

Rice & Spice - Pork skewers made order (extra well done for me!) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Warm, welcoming and authentic! Every time I've been there, there was never a compromising on anything that they serve ! Ambience is fine. It's a neighborhood place. That's absolutely five stars. Have a great sushi bar with all fresh fresh product and their dishes are the real deal made from the highest quality ! Absolute favorite you could never go wrong!!! read more

I regret... that I don't dine here more often. It's close to home, the food is delicious, and the service is fantastic. You cannot go wrong with whatever you choose from their menu. I'll be sure to make this a regular weeknight spot in 2025. read more

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This restaurant has rapidly become one of our favorites. For so many reasons! Starts with a warm welcome, always! Everything on the menu can be customized. So the variation is endless. The food is both delicate and very delicious. Our goal to explore the entire menu. It's our mission. This restaurant is truly a hidden gem. read more

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I've lived in this area for 7 years, I don't know how I haven't visited Rice & Spice until recently, but I've definitely been missing out. We've dined in and we've ordered out because we just can't get enough. We usually order the spicy tuna rice cakes (highly recommend - they're always 10/10 delicious), we usually mix it up and order a variety of different rolls as well - and we've NEVER had a roll we didn't like here. Everything is put together so well and the fish is always so fresh. The restaurant itself is very cute - it isn't a huge establishment, but it still fits plenty of people without feeling crowded or jam-packed inside. I want to highlight the service, because even though the food is a complete winner here - the service really sets Rice and Spice apart from every other "really good" sushi spot in the area. I've never had anything less than excellent service here. They are friendly and attentive and make you feel like you're a regular there even if it's your first visit. Rice and Spice is a must try, RUN don't walk :) read more

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Great tasting food and portions. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. Establishment was clean and spacious.

Absolutely love it here. Owners really take the time to know their customers and you can tell how much they love owning this restaurant. Have been here twice and both times we feel like we are sitting at a meal with family. The sushi is yummy, the fish is to die for, and the ponzu sauce is VERY yummy. We will be back! If you are in the area, def support them. read more

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Stopped by Rice and Spice in Citrus Park and it totally hit the spot. If you're craving real Thai food, this place is the move. Super friendly staff, chill atmosphere, and everything came out hot and fresh. I got the Pad See Ew and it was on point. Wide noodles with that perfect wok char, tender beef, and a rich, savory sauce that had me scraping the plate. Easily one of the best I've had around Tampa. If you're anywhere near Citrus Park and love Thai food, make the trip. You won't regret it. read more

Great sushi and very friendly staff. Everything was very fresh and delicious. Definitely recommend and will be back. read more

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The food was super fresh and diversified. The staff was somehow even better. Couldn't have asked for more

Menu has sushi and Thai food. Chicken satay for my son, he ate more than I've ever seen him eat, downed 3 of 4 scores at the tender age of 12 months. Wife had the pad Thai, was tasty with an almost pineapple-y sweetness to it. The 2-star spicy was hotter than most 4-stars in Tampa. I had the double impact roll which contained shrimp tempura, avocado, and asparagus, half-topped with tuna and the other half with imitation crab. The roll was fine, fish was of medium quality, a little pricy. Everyone was super friendly, probably 5 employees came to speak with us, and it was clear that they have many regulars. A sweet little Thai tea was the perfect way to end the meal. We were all full and overall happy with the experience. read more

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We started our evening with the spicy tuna rice cakes. They were so unique and my favorite part of the meal. The rice squares seemed deep fried so they were crunchy on the outside with tender rice inside. It was topped with minced tuna and a slice of jalapeño. For our rolls, we tried the Red Dragon, Black Dragon, and Tokyo Red Light. Black dragon was our favorite because of the sweetness of the eel. The other two were subpar. Unfortunately, I was expecting better quality and value for the high Yelp rating. read more

We were greeted promptly by our server when we arrived, then, after we were given menus, a gentleman came out of the kitchen (head chef maybe?) asking if we were new here and he provided suggestions and insights to his food. He recommended the salt and pepper calamari (Hubster's favorite), the tipsy noodles (another favorite), and I went with the moo peeng (pork skewers) and gai yarng (bbq chicken). He explained that he leans heavily on Laotian flavor influences which "are similar to Thai, only less creamy and less coconut-y". Chopsticks are already on the table, but we were brought silverware with the appetizers. Hubster loved the calamari and I loved the pork skewers. The calamari were lighter, not as heavily battered, and delicious. The pork was delicious with a hint of lemon. I wonder if there is a way to get this as a main course? Maybe next time I will just order 2 or 3 appetizers and call it a meal. Next, out came the tipsy noodles and BBQ chicken. Once again, top notch delicious! My chicken was perfectly sauced and spiced. It did come still on the bone, and I, personally, find bone-in chicken very awkward to eat, so, as delicious as it was, I will not be ordering it again. Dessert was mango sticky rice to share. Ok. So dessert sticky rice is my weakness. I can't stop ordering it any time I see it on the menu. And this one was wonderful! True to the owner's word, it was less creamy and less coconut-y than its Thai cousin, but still...and, to be brutally honest, I really am not a fan of mango, but next time we come, 3 orders of pork skewers and an order of mango sticky rice. Heaven on a plate, right there! read more

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We've had this place bookmarked for years but didn't get a chance to come. We came because a friend from LA recommended their sushi. We didn't end up getting any of the sushi because we realized it had a lot of Thai dishes and I love Thai- more than sushi. I definitely didn't regret not getting any sushi because their Thai food was sooo good. We got the curry chicken satay which were so moist and flavorful. The peanut sauce was delicious. We also got beef pad see ew, chicken panang curry, chicken house fried rice, and the volcano chicken--which reminded me of Tang gear and spicier version of Chinese orange chicken. Everything was absolutely delicious and we thought we would be leaving with leftovers and we basically ate everything cause it was so good. The staff was nice and welcoming. Very kind to our two children who were curious and nosy with the sushi chef at the counter. Will definitely come back! read more

Absolute best food from an assuming place! We ordered the khao soi and crispy volcano chicken, both spice level 3 out of 5. Amazing! The khao soi had a really nice, complex flavor profile and the crispy chicken was spot on! House salad was a nice size and ginger dressing better than average. Great service. We're regulars now. read more

Amazing. Staff is fun creating a great atmosphere. The food is super fresh and they are open to substituting things.

Amazing Asian food with a Laotian influence. Had a nice conversation with the sushi chef. The Laos ceviche was incredible. I had it with tuna for a small upcharge. Great tom kha gai, my absolute favorite soup. The Thai tea was not overly sweet, the way I like it. I'll be back next time I'm in Tampa. read more

Finally stopped in to Rice and Spice after driving by it every day on my way home. Once I saw their amazing reviews, I made it a priority to try it!! The restaurant is located in a very unassuming strip mall, but don't let that fool you. The inside is warm and inviting with comfortable dining chairs and bar seating available. Our server was so friendly and accommodating! We started with the Thom Kha Gai soup, but requested two smaller bowls so we could share it. The soup was so flavorful! For dinner, we had the yellow curry and the tipsy noodles. One of us went very spicy and one went medium - both were very good! Not overdone and lots of flavor. The chef even came out to check on us and ask how our meals were. Our server recommended that we come back for sushi because that is what they are known for! Given that I live so close to this gem of a place, I see myself becoming a regular very quickly. Check it out! read more

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The food was great and I'll definitely will be coming back! There was 2 of us and we went on a Friday around 7:30pm and there was no wait for a table. Our server was attentive and friendly. Hamachi Kama was the star for sure. I don't like fried fish or anything with heavy breading and this was perfect. The crispy duck was good lightly breaded and crisp. The sauce was delicious as well. We also ordered the Khao Soi, we didn't like the noodles it came with, it was weird, not sure how to describe it, but the short rib was good with sauce on top. We also order pork skewers appetizers which were good as well. The calamari had a kick and it was delicious. I will be coming back for sure! What a nice hidden gem! read more

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Amazing food! Love their pad thai. I'm so happy they're open for lunch hours now too!

Service is good, staff are friendly. Cost is high for the amount of food served. Food is not the best but if you are hungry, in a rush, and not too picky I guess its ok at best. read more

About 4.5 stars. Not yet 5 stars. Just round it up. The restaurant is located between Citrus Park mall and Westchase. It is definitely a good demographic for restaurants. We started Moo Peeng - grilled pork skew. This order come with 6 skews. The skew was grilled perfectly with good marinated sauce. The second dish is the hamachi Kama. It is hamachi's collar with plenty of meat. Fish is freshly made. Our last dish is the crying tiger. This is NY cut steak with sticky rice. The steak well cook with pink in the middle. Experience for the food and services are good. Definitely is good recommended restaurant. Favor dish is Hamachi Kama. read more

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Be prepared to wait a good hour to be seated during weekends and 45 min to get sushi. They are slammed due to their new Yelp fame. Help them out by coming during the week until fame fades. This was always meant to be a humble family owned restaurant but are feeling a bit cursed by this award. Having said that. The food is great. I recommend the Calamari, it was so good, we ordered a second one while we waited for the rolls. The ambiance and decor is homely and service is good. read more

Rice & Spice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Truly a hidden gem in Tampa! Our goto favorites are the Thom Yum, green papaya salad and the Tipsy noddles! These are such incredible dishes. We wish we lived closer :) read more

Everytime I come to Rice & Spice, I am reminded what good customer service can be. The owner always remembers my name, the staff is always friendly and super helpful. The food is always really good. I need to remember to come more often. Heck, I need to eat out more often, period! I ordered Volcano Chicken again, as I love the sauce they use.. and the portions are always nice. Excellent rice too... and I love that. They are a lot busier now than when they first opened... and that is good to see. They deserve it. read more

Small serving size , overpriced. Then they had a service charge. There's better restaurants with better prices and no serving charges! They have raised their prices, and they were high already. But give you 3.9% discount if you use cash. I guess they don't realize that overcharging and then giving a discount is the way of hiding your true prices read more

Fresh and delicious sushi. A hidden gem! Can't wait to return and try the giant lobster roll.