The bibimbap with white rice, zucchini, bean sprout, roasted seaweed, carrot, egg, kimchi, bulgogi, and go chu jang was alright but I wish the rice was fluffier and the meat was less soggy. On the bright side, the service was fast since it's served cafeteria style. read more

Rice Bar - Design Your Own Bibimbap - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Hit the spot for decently authentic Korean food. Close by to all the museums - less than a 10 minute walk from the Museum of Natural History. We had the bulgogi bibimbap and noodles. The kids loved it. When the place is run by Koreans, you know you're in the right spot. We all experienced food coma afterwards. read more

Rice Bar - Food coma afterwards. - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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On my DC trip, me and my friend went here for lunch. It's a small space with A LOT of volume! The food is tasty but not enough seats for the amount of people that come through. Sonthe idea is for to fill out the form, givile it to the cook/server and they will assemble your plate as indicat3d on your form. It's like an assembly line for food. Would go again. We lucked up and found some seats! read more

Phenomenal. Service, food, and vibe: five stars, ten if I could!!! Fed our hungry family of six after we visited the Air and Space museum. A very short walk from there. It is tucked inside a building, there is a sign leading the way. Actually our first time trying Korean! Was impressed by how quickly we got our food, it was a later lunch so not terribly busy, but definitely steady. All of my children who can be picky eaters ate their bowls!!!! You won't regret it. YUM read more

We stopped here for lunch while visiting DC, family of five with 16, 14, 12 yo kids. We came during prime lunch hour, so seating was completely inadequate for the lunch crowd size. Thankfully, there is a courtyard with plenty of picnic tables with umbrellas. It was a hot day, but it wasn't too uncomfortable. I think you can have a good meal here if you're familiar with the ingredients and know what you like, but for us it ended up being a complete miss. You order by filling out a sheet of paper and handing it to the chef. If you have questions there is limited opportunity for interaction. I didn't understand if you were getting a signature bowl if you're still supposed to make some selections (base, for instance). And there were some specials written on the wall, but not on the sheet, and no place to really write those in. The ordering ultimately frustrated me and I decided I would just eat everyone's left overs. Of the four dishes I tried, one had a cubed beef as a protein - horrible, meat was tough, chewy, with lots of gristle. The chicken noodle dishes were not offensive, but nothing I would ever return for as I'd much rather just go to a ramen shop. The one bowl that was OK had a black rice base and some sort of shaved beef. This one had potential with some customizations. People obviously like the place, so my review ultimately will best serve people new the restaurant and looking for a place to have a sit-down lunch. Between the difficulty of figuring out what you like and lack of seating, I'd recommend go elsewhere. read more

This was a first for us but it is like a chipotle style noodle and rice bowl place. There are also paper order forms if it's easier to pre-fill your order. I got udon with beef, edamame, seaweed salad, spicy cucumbers, crispy onions, chili sauce and a drizzle of spicy mayo with miso broth. All phenomenal. All sauces are offered as condiments too if you are unsure at first. All I can say is yum! Everything was incredible and the owner was so friendly and polite. It's a small seating area so get there before the crowd if you want a seat! read more

Rice Bar - Udon noodle bowl - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Rice bar is the cutest restaurant I've ever been in with a whole mini market downstairs. I was in heaven. They have a lot of spices, cookware, and so much more for you to pick from. I told my son about this place and he is excited to check them out. I came here for lunch and ordered the veggie fried rice. The rice was amazing, filled with so much flavors. The price was about 18.00 but it was worth it because I had some for lunch and dinner. The service was great from both upstate's and down stairs. They have outside seating as well. Go check them out soon! read more

This was far better than I expected it to be. We found this place on Yelp after coming out of the Air and Space museum. Walking up to it, I was disappointed that it was a "build your own" type of joint, but I was very wrong. The staff were very kind and patient as I navigated the menu. I decided to get the yam noodles and built a ramen style soup. When done, I was blown away by the flavors. I really wish we had one of these here where I live cause I'd be there weekly. read more

I was super happy with my recent visit to Rice Bar. We were doing the tourist thing in DC last weekend and got hungry while we were near the Capital. So what did we do, ... we whipped out Yelp and looked for something quick and easy that had good ratings. Thank you Yelp! Thank you, Yelpers! Thank you, Rice Bar! Rice Bar is a small place, but it is an efficient place. They feature an assembly line style food prep like Chipotle or Subway. The Rice Bowls were delicious. I had the classic bowl rather than try to make my own. My bowl featured fresh ingredients and a tasty combo of flavors. I ordered the spicy peanut sauce for a final topping and really liked it. I also just have to say ... I love how Koreans put an egg on everything. The egg worked here, just like the peanut sauce. The staff is friendly enough, and they are good at what they do. There was enough seating for everyone that came in while I was visiting even if the place is on the smaller side. Rice Bar is more a move 'em in move 'em out kind of place. All in all, it was super good, it was super fresh, and I was super pleased with my visit. read more

Rice Bar - Classic bowl - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Super solid. The wait can be significant if it's around lunch but WORTH IT. I have been in DC two days so far and have eaten there twice. If you are like me am not sure what this is, if you are doing a rice base it is basically poke but without (but possibly with) raw fish. Service is efficient and not looking to make friends. Ate in both times, it works. Prices are totally reasonable. I'm a fan. I'm. Going to have lunch there tomorrow. Three for three. Recommend. read more

Good selection for build-your-own as well as signature bowls. This place is good for quick to-go, otherwise it gets crowded easy and hard to eat at for large parties. Food otherwise is super yummy and good, chicken breast could have been more flavorful. Otherwise good experience! read more

You get to pick the ingredients in your ramen, then they put it together like it was a Chipotle restaurant. There was a line out the door but it moved quickly. Communal seating was ok. It's in an office building right near the L'enfant metro station with no obvious signs outside. Ramen was good. read more

Came here for a late lunch after a museum tour. This place is pretty close to the national mall. We came late after 1pm, so it was not busy at all! My husband ordered a bowl with black rice and beef short ribs, with an egg on top. I ordered a bowl with half black rice half lettuce, and bulgogi. Both are really good. Be careful when adding the sauces. It's getting very salty at the end... The staff there was very helpful. read more

Rice Bar - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Fast, delicious, and customizable bimbap could never be a bad thing. Ladies at the counter are quick and friendly, though seating felt a bit tight. But what can you do with it's location? Take it to go and find a better spot to sit, I suppose. read more

Rice Bar - Rice bowl - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food was absolutely delicious. The menu was very well organized, especially for those of us who are not very familiar with Korean food. The food prices were reasonable considering the quality of the food. read more

This place was tasty. Right across from museum. Fast service and good food!! Busy with the museum but able to accommodate.

It's a build your own rice bowl bonanza. The flavor of the chili oil made everything taste so good. Pick your base, pick your veggies and pick your protein. I built my own bulgogi bowl and add chili oil. It was delicious. I'll be back for sure. read more

Rice Bar - Build my own bulgogi - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'm always leery of Korean fast food spots but I was pleasantly surprised. There is usually a long line, which should've been an indicator of how good it is, but it goes fast. I wanted something light and I wanted a soup, so I opted for the tofu noodle bowl. A bowl of clear broth or miso soup comes with it. I just poured the soup into the bowl to satisfy my craving for something warm. It's very filling and flavorful and the veggies looked and tasted fresh. I'll def have to come back and try some new combinations. read more

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Could have had nicer customer service to be honest....good food the proportion was a little smaller than expected....nothing amazing but good. They have me a lot of corn too for some reason...I like corn but it was kind of odd. read more

Rice Bar - Design Your Own Bibimbap - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped at this location on my recent trip to DC and was AMAZED by what I ordered. So many options to choose from to build your meal, a nice and modern atmosphere, and was able to receive my order quite promptly! I got bimbibop with black rice, bamboo shoots, radish salad, seaweed & peanuts with the spicy tofu entree and hot chili sauce (I love my spice!) and wow... the tofu alone sold me. Some of the smoothest and buttery tofu I've ever had, literally melting in your mouth. The extra ingredients added even more to the experience and the amount of spice felt just right. Throughly impressed with my visit here and will be coming back on future trips! read more

Rice Bar - My Tofu Bibimbap - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Probably one of the best things we ate in DC. Extremely fresh & flavorful. There is a lot of people and it is a small location, but if you're just in the area and need a quick bite, highly recommend. The service line goes quickly and you're on your way to having a delicious, healthy meal. read more

Rice Bar - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The restaurant was pretty good, and I had got a custom bowl with the ramen noodles, lettuce, spicy tofu, cucumbers, and teriyaki sauce. The bowls do not come with enough sauce, but there is some sauce near the garbage bins. The service was quick, and I liked the fact that you wrote your order on a slip of paper instead of actually having to interact with human beings. The ambiance was basic, but the food was tasty, and that's what matters. Overall, quite a good restaurant. read more

Rice Bar - Custom noodle bowl with miso soup - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great portions for a girly that struggles to finish meals!! It was very delicious, light, and healthy. The customer service was really nice and the employee explained the system well. It was my first time here and it was a great experience! read more

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The service was really good, and the food delicious. I'm going to come back . I ordered for the rice bowl and was good read more

This was a great stop for some spicy food. I had some ramen with kimchi and spice that was pretty good but the kimchi could have been a little more salty/fermented. The miso broth was really good and our younger kids loved it. It's made to order in front of you so it makes service easier without servers. I'd say it was busy but that made it easier for our kids to scream without others noticing too much. Good luck trying to find a place to change a diaper besides the floor of the bathroom after a line though! The security guard in the lobby must not have kids. She nixed my diaper changer on the lobby floor pretty quick! Nazis... lol Overall, it was good food so I can't complain! read more

I like the build your own places so this was great. They were out of rice forms and since we had never been here before we were somewhat confused. Staff wasn't super helpful. The food we did get was great. Fresh ingredients, decent portion sizes. read more

After a full morning of museum-ing, we were hungry and looking for the closest spot to our location that wasn't a food truck. Rice bar fit the ticket perfectly. It is in a commercial building so there were a couple times we wondered if we were on the right path. We were and the place was full at 2 pm. The ordering is really easy; mark off what you want on a piece of paper and off you go. Service was fast and friendly. My husband got the ramen which was much better ramen than we were expecting from a fast casual place. I went with veggie bimbambop - tofu, edamame, carrots and two kinds of seaweed. It was absolutely delicious. They also have a soda fountain with really unique flavors - the hubs opted for the cherry/tarragon and it was quite good. Finish the meal with a cookies and cream cookie and it was the perfect food experience we were looking for. read more

Love this place. All of the ingredients are super fresh and the service line moves pretty quickly. No fancy frills here but if you're craving a delicious Asian rice bowl this place foots the bill. Limited seating inside but if the weather is nice there are lots of tables with umbrellas in the courtyard. How it works? Choose rice or noodles, pick 4 veggies, pick your protein, then add your sauce. You can also add things like an egg and soup for a small upcharge. Some of there classic designed meals come with soup. Enjoy! read more

We stumbled upon a charming make-your-own-bowl eatery near the Museum of Space and Aircraft, where we indulged in quick and incredibly tasty tan tan noodles - a delightful discovery indeed! read more

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We had the most amazing, delicious lunch at the rice bar. What a fantastic idea...healthy Korean fast food. Choice of picking base rice or lettuce, then protein, toppings and sauce. I tried the black rice, spicy chicken, edamame, seaweed salad, mushrooms, and kale. Everything was super fresh and tasted great. The chicken just melts in your mouth it is so tender. Reasonably priced and fast service!!! Can't wait to come back again. Please note that their special salmon bowl is only available during the week! read more

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Stopped by here for the first time and it was a good choice! Asked the food server what the best bowl was and she said bulgogi or chicken curry. Got the chicken curry bowl and they added all kinds of fix-ins. Also added a little go chu jang sauce on it. Drink machine wasn't working but he restarted it and it was fine. Interesting drink selection for sodas! The bowl was really tasty. A lot for your money, in my opinion. I really liked the cucumbers in there for added crunch. And the egg was perfect even tho it wasn't 100% fresh cooked right in front of you. The temperature was on point and it was slightly runny. Wish we had a rice bar back in my hometown. Next time I visit DC, I will be back! read more

Rice Bar - Chicken curry bowl - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Loved it! Wish I was staying longer in DC I would go again. Food was fast and delicious.

We stopped by this place and already right at lunchtime there was a super long line! Luckily for us the line wasn't that long in the beginning so we got food right away. The clear dashi was good and all of the toppings were delicious. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is willing to wait. My only issue was the ramen noodles, they were a bit mushy. It's a possibility that they were too cooked before they were put into the broth and that made them mushy. Long lines don't lie, for a fairly affordable bowl of hot food this place is totally worth it. Flavors were on point read more

Rice Bar - Ramen - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

3 of us ate, service was what it is at a place like this. You fill out your paper and hand it over, at the end of the line you get a bowl of goodness. This place has good food and if you see one, and it is around lunch time, and you are hungry, go inside and fill out the form. You won't be disappointed, unless you are disappointed at everything anyways. read more

Rice Bar - Custom bowl of good stuff. - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Hit the spot- delicious after day of site seeing. Teenage boys were very happy and full. Customization was great. Service quick

Great spot for lunch in a bit of a desert of decent places to eat. Long line that moves quickly. Easy ordering system allows you to customize everything. Not a ton of seating but lots of people ordering to go. Fast friendly service. read more

Nothing fancy but hit the spot. We both liked the dumplings. I liked the bowl but my wife wasn't crazy about the mushrooms and eggplant . Close to the National Mall and a good healthy option before much walking. I'm a fan. read more

Rice Bar - a bowl of food with chopsticks - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is mid. It's expensive for what you get, but the location is really great. I didn't care for it, but it was packed and very few places to sit and eat. My party wasn't able to find chairs together read more

Rice Bar - Bowl with chicken - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We had one day in Washington and walked by this place while looking for another place. It was a welcomed sight because I had been wanting to try one of these restaurants. I had the spicy Korean curry chicken with black rice. My husband had udon noodles with spicy chicken. I can't say enough about how delish this was! My husband said it was the best miso he'd ever had. So good. We left very happy for this discovery. read more

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Great food which filled us up after a day touring the museum. I liked how they give you a choice of white,brown, or black rice for the rice bowl. I also tried their Tan Tan Noodles which was also delicious. I hope they open a branch in California! read more