delicious and efficient-- although a bit crowded inside the actual restaurant & with minimal seating room. read more

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

Great for what it is and needed to be! Quick and good quality foods; convenient location

We were near Jefferson Memorial looking for some nearby food and we spotted this place. Decided to trek over for a much needed lunch. Simple concept, choose your base, meats, toppings, sauces. It's simple, quick and most importantly tasty. This place offers a lot of customization so can't really get too bored. Quite a bit of food and much needed fuel for continuing to be a tourist. Also really close to the National Air and Space Museum so that was a huge plus. Great convenient location and tasty food! read more

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

The food was pretty good but the place was pretty small and super crowded. Glad we were able to get seats on the corner. It was a long line with seats all filled and very noisy. You can customize your food but we just ordered the regular ones. Bulgogi bibimbap. I was so hungry I forgot to take a pic. Kimchi was not spicy too, which is ok because I was sharing with my daughter. Bathroom was clean and had a code. read more

Great food!!! Started with the rice noodle bowl with chicken and added shrimp dumpling. read more

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Whilst wandering around debating what I would have for lunch, I wandered into Cap Gallery with the intention of going to Vie de France, but was immediately drawn into Rice Bar by the bright and fresh look of the place! If you've never had bibimbop, or in this case, variations of bibimbop with the option of three different rices, lettuce, or five different noodle types for your base, it's definitely worth a try! I opted for a classic bowl with lettuce as my base, and really enjoyed it! Everything is already prepared, so your bowl is put together by passing through there four different stations chipotle style. Everything was really tasty, and you can also add additional sauces. The music is slightly older top forty, played at a very reasonable volume to allow you to both enjoy and bop to the music, and have pleasant conversations with your eating companion. Plastic bags are based on the honor system, where you can drop 5cents into a bucket, and grab a bag. read more

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Don't fall for the good reviews of this place. The meats are not good at all, mostly fat and gristle, you can't really eat the meat. Got the bulgogi and kalbi. The sauces and other toppings are ok, but you can tell the quality is pretty cheap. The service and ambiance was good though. read more

What a delicious bowl of goodness. The Kalbi Bibimbap with spicy sweet sauce was so good I wish I was on DC for more than one day so I could come back. read more

Rice Bar - Remnants of a delicious bowl of Kalbi Bibimbap. - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was delicious! I had the spicy chicken w/egg noodles. I added broccoli, corn and eggplant with the clear soup. My friend had the beef bulgogi w/egg noodle and edamame, broccoli and cucumber kimchi. She had the tofu soup. read more

Rice Bar - Spicy chicken w/egg noodles and Bulgogi w/egg noodles - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Looking for a tasty and quick lunch swing by Rice Bar. Numerous selections and bowls you create yourself. Come in, grab a form fill it out and hand it over to the Chef (sweetest lady ever btw). 5 minutes tops, in less than 15 minutes I was back at my desk eating my lunch. read more

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

You know you've found a good place when there is a line of locals out the door. Family of four all got custom noodle/rice bowls. Everything was fresh and very tasty. Local, natural soda machine was a nice touch. This had a lunch counter feel with food that could have been a lot more expensive and still worth it. Spicy chicken and Kimchi were great! read more

This food was delicious. The line was long, but moved quickly. The people behind the counter were helpful. There are many choices for your bowl and there are many suggestions in case you don't know what to choose. Try it-you'll love it. read more

Read the great reviews, wanted to try it as we toured the city. Quickly learned that this place serves office buildings for lunch. Hit and miss with food and taste. Very customizable - which is why I'm sure the reviews are so good by the locals. Would not recommend to visit as a tourist/visitor to the city. This is truly a local thing, that requires multiple visits to understand the wonderful, yet complex customizations. Didn't help that we arrived there 20 minutes before closing, felt rushed to order, then learned that we couldn't eat there!! They forced us to take it out. Had to take it back to the hotel and eat the room temperature ramen-like noodle. Not a good experience. read more

wow yum. So good. Ate it ALL! Bulgogi lettuce bean sprout corn rice awesome!!! !!!!!! Left my plate CLEAN! read more

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

If the teriyaki chicken were any drier, it would turn to dust. I originally ordered the advertised chicken curry cutlet and the photo showed what I'm used to receiving, which is half a deep fried breast with rice and curry. What I received was a bowl of rice and watery curry with, I kid you not, two little strips of chicken. I pointed out that the photo showed a normal cutlet, about 4 times this portion, and the woman laughed in my face and said "haha, yeah but this is what you get." I told him to keep their chicken curry and give me the teriyaki chicken bowl instead. In retrospect I probably should have stuck with the cutlet, because the teriyaki chicken was so dry it was practically inedible. Totally disgusting. The teriyaki sauce itself was good and the mushrooms were good which is the only reason this is two stars. Terrible customer service and absolutely hideous chicken. read more

I was visiting the area for work and was so glad that 1) I found this place and 2) that I put my lunch order in o line versus walking over. I headed to Rice Bar around 12:40 and there was an incredibly long line! The place is small with a few seating options. The line seemed to be moving quickly. The food was delicious and the portion was generous. I ordered the bulgogi bowl with brown rice. Will definitely come back. read more

It was really tasty and their system is very efficient to keep the line moving during lunch hour. I love how you could completely customize your order or use one of their suggestions. read more

Great food. Very friendly for vegans or meat eaters. It's has a cute interior, though a little tight on seating. Most people could find a spot, you just might be sharing a table with another family. Definitely recommend reviewing the menu before you arrive so you can efficiently complete your order card. read more

Been a customer of Rice Bar at the SW DC location since they opened which I believe was in 2018/19. Their food is always fresh. It's Korean cuisine, so expect Korean inspiration and flavors. Food options range from meat, vegetarian, gluten free and vegan. I like their Korean BBQ beef. The price of the food is commensurate to the quality of their food items and the portion size so please take that into consideration. You're getting a hearty and flavorful meal and for me the consistency in both service and quality is enough to classify this place as a 4* restaurant. Lunch hour reasonably is pretty packed as expected for a restaurant in a Downtown DC business corridor however keep in mind this restaurant is primarily a lunch operation and it's primary customers are the employees within the Maryland Avenue & 6th Street corridors of SW DC, so they close for the day around 4pm. Plan accordingly. Give them a try. read more

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Nice option in The area. Like the chicken stew and the bowls. Great lunch option vs the usual sandwich shops.

Love this place! They really need to open one up in Arlington, seriously. This is my go-to place when I'm feeling a bibimbap fix for work lunch. It's super easy and quick to get. It is located in the building next to the lenfant metro stop on the smithsonian exit side. My personal favorite bowl here is the tofu bibimbap! The tofu is amazing and spicy and it's just the right amount of flavor and spice. You come into the place then they got the menu up on the wall and they have paper and pencils. You're supposed to check off the ingredients you want on it then you give it to the person working. Very very easy once you get there. The food is fresh and it's made fresh everyday. It's not the most authentic Korean bibimbap but sufficient enough to satisfy your cravings! Price is pretty reasonable as well, I think I pay around $10-12 depending on what meat I choose. There's seating inside and free water. You can also ask for extra gochujang sauce. You can take your food to go and sit outside on the benches when it's nice out or take it back to your office and your work colleagues will definitely feel jealous of your lunch! read more

Took a break from sightseeing in my first time in DC. You can make your own bowl by filling out the sheet by the entrance but I chose the Tan Tan Noodle from their featured set menu. The employee warned that it would be a little spicy (i'm not too great with spice) but I decided to take a risk. The broth was indeed a little spicy but well worth the flavour! Good portion, nothing to complain. Good price point for DC too. read more

Absolutely amazing. Everything about this was delicious, even eating just the carrots was a delight. A very simple setup to build your own bowl, but I'd recommend picking one of their pre-set menu choices. Quick and affordable for an unforgettable meal. My only disappointment is that I stopped here near the end of my trip so I didn't have a chance to eat here twice. read more

This place is absolutely fantastic, I never expected such authentic tasting food so far from where it originated. read more

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

Quick lunch after a museum visit! First build your own bowl Korean food experience. No long lines but can tell it's popular with a bunch of people ordering and eating read more

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

Rice bar is a fast casual Korean restaurant with a lot more menu options than you'd expect. They have curry, ramen broth, a huge variety of rice and noodles, and a lot of Korean style vegetable and protein toppings. I like that you could eat here every day and have a different type of bowl or main. The employees are great people and provide excellent customer service. read more

Rice Bar - Bibimbap and Miso Soup - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

So I came in due to the 5-star reviews. The reason for the 3 stars is the amount of meat I received, the egg that was just sitting out (not fresh like others I've tried) and overall flavor of my dish. I just thought it was ok. I have been to other places with bibimbap and even made my own so I'm familiar with the taste. Along the way, I've built up a standard for bibimbap and sadly this one is not up to par. I just wish it had more meat and veggies. The dominant ingredient in mine is the black rice and it just made the rest taste bland as a result. The CS is very friendly and helpful though. The place seemed clean. Overall, it's a great spot for lunch when in a hurry and if it's convenient to your location but I don't see myself craving it for me to come back time and time again. read more

Rice Bar - One of 4 sitting areas - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is the perfect place to get a nice Korean meal! It is very filling and convenient. The service is incredibly friendly and quick. The environment is also super clean and minimalist. Overall, I recommend Rice Bar as your next stop to eat! read more

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A lot of people aren't familiar with Korean cuisine so I'm always a fan of these fast and casual Korean places that help people realize how great Korean food is! I ordered the build your own Bibimbap (rice bowl) with black rice, lettuce, radish, cucumber, bean sprout, bulgogi, and gochujang. If you've never had black rice before (sometimes called purple rice), I would high recommend it! It's healthier than white rice and tastes better than brown rice in my opinion. If you don't know what sauce you want, they have sauces available on the side near the silverware and plastic bags. One complaint is that kimchi is considered a premium topping. Kimchi should come with all Korean dishes in my opinion or at least be a regular topping since it's cheap to make compared to meats like Galbi or Bulgogi. The food was solid and the portion size of the toppings was generous (minus the meat I wish the gave more). My friend ordered the vegetarian egg rolls which we would NOT recommend. It was 90% breading with a few mushroom pieces. Not sure if the other egg rolls are better. Overall, a nice place for a quick, healthy meal but nothing to die for. read more

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

Amazing food and even better service. Came here twice for lunch during my 1 week visit. Spicy chicken with the peanut sauce was my absolute favorite. Will make a point to come back on every trip! read more

Such an amazing gem in DC. Delicious Bibimbop bowls. Tasty pickles and sauces. The spicy chicken is so tender and flavorful. Highly recommend for a great helping of noodles and rice. Great mix or Korean and Japanese style. read more

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

Wonderful food, friendly and helpful staff. A great place for a healthy and fast lunch read more

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

Great place if you're walking around DC! Loved the concept-- kind of like a bibimbap Chipotle. Interior was very pretty and the employees were professional and kind. I ordered a white rice bibimbap with bulgogi, bean sprouts, zucchini, mushroom, carrots, sesame oil and a little bit of gochujang. As someone who has tasted authentic Korean food before, this was it. The owners are Korean (they were speaking Korean) and when I was there, it looked as if it were a family owned business. The food was absolutely delicious, and myself and three other people all had different dishes but were very happy with the taste and presentation. The food was fresh, tasty, and served quick. What more could you want? I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is in the area! read more

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Hottest restaurant around. It's more of a take out place since there weren't too many tables, not to say there aren't any. It was right at lunch hour so the line was out the door but moved very quickly. When you get in you grab a slip of paper. You can customize everything just the way you like it. You go thru and watch them put it all together & pay. Simple easy & so delicious. Wish my trip was longer. Will go back when in DC again! read more

Great lunch spot close to Air & Space Museum! Lots of options to customize your meal (with gluten-free options!) but also have signature bowls if you don't want to build-your-own. They pack your bowl full of ingredients with a good mix of protein and vegetables. You can tell that everything tastes really fresh! Nice, friendly staff with great service. Wait was quick even with a line. Enjoyed the ambiance, and the bright, simple interior. Great place to fuel up before continuing the tour of the city! read more

Rice Bar - Two of the signature rice bowls with both the spicy gochujang and peanut sauce. Delicious!! - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I would give this place a 4.5 if I could. Cute concept and everyone seemed happy with what they got. I got the bulgogi and I was actually quite pleased with it. They also let me get half white rice and half black rice which I appreciated. Definitely try the black rice! They had a great variety of vegetables and sauces as well. I got mine with seaweed, bamboo shoots, fried onions, and kale. All of which I enjoyed. I also found the portion sizes fair for the price. I will definitely return and being able to customize my dish was fun. Beware, the chili oil is quite spicy! The interior is also very well lit and clean! read more

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

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Delicious. Mouthwatering. We were walking by and smelled the food coming from here. If want a nice place to sit down and enjoy a meal near L'Enfant Station then this is a good place. The ladies are helpful and efficient. Not so crowded on a Tuesday afternoon. Try the Special of the Day, it won't disappoint you. We got the Tan Tan Ramen and added kalbi for a $1. It might have been slightly overcooked but well seasoned. Also, if you leave a review, you get a free dessert. ;) read more

Wow such a delicious eatery! I think it's family owned and ran my real Koreans so it was authentic! Loved the way it was served "chipotle style". They have three types of rice and multiple types of noodles! So many ways to eat this amazing food! The meat that came with my galbi bowel was so flavorful and soft! The ingredients are fresh, service is fast, and they give you a GOOD amount. I couldn't finish the whole thing. Really loved the people here. Even though it's not sit down, the manager asked twice throughout my time there if there's anything else he could get me. Loved this place, and will be on the look out to eat here again! read more

Rice Bar - Galbi and classic bowl with red pepper paste! - Noodles Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Super convenient and delicious korean food! Its right by lenfant plaza metro station so its super easy to find. You can choose the base, the protein, and the toppings that you want! My personal favorite was the kalbi signature- they have the sweet smokey sauce ON POINT. Its a great place to get some quick food & the employees were all super friendly as well. Will definitely be coming back to try some of their other options. They have poke here as well, so super excited to try that too! read more

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

We ate at the Rice Bar after reading reviews on Yelp. We were nearby, visiting the museums. This place seemed perfect. And it really was! Between the three of us eating, we had the Korean beef (OUTSTANDING), tofu, and chicken. It was similar to going to a Subway sandwich shop, but with noodles. And 100 times better, and 500 times more fun. This was the best noodle experience I've had in a very long time. I've dreamed about it since. The side of broth was a great surprise as well. Both were very good, but the miso really knocked my socks off. We will definitely be back soon! read more