Mediocre ramen. Okay price for create your own but comes with limited toppings which would really up the price if you added more. Counter service was fine but this place has no soul. read more

Rice bar - Create your own - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great selection, build your own bowl with a ton of fresh options, very good! I went with bulgogi and noodles with Kim Che! read more

Rice bar - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Decent place with good options. Just wasn't as flavorful as I would've hoped. Their miso soup was great though and had lots of flavor. Also wish there wasn't a limit of 4 veggies for free. Staff was quiet but friendly enough. Clean restaurant. read more

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I recently went to Rice Bar for dinner and had a great meal. It's a fun setup, like Chipotle for Korean food. The restaurant isn't huge but there are probably close to 20 seats, where you don't feel too crowded. The service was good and quick, and the food was delicious. My only complain is if you make your own bowl, you can only have 4 toppings for free. Each additional topping was $1.39, which felt crazy expensive. I was able to swap out a veggie in one of the signature bowls, but it would be too expensive to add more toppings, which is disappointing. read more

Rice bar - Kalbi Noodle Bowl - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was really disappointed with this location. The other location nearby had a really long line so we came here but the service wasn't great and the food was mediocre. They gave me 8 pieces of kalbi beef and the food wasn't warm read more

Rice bar - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great experience for a late lunch. I tried making my own bowl but really didn't know where to start. The helpful cook guided me to the Kalbi and I have no regrets. Flavorful and filling. Great place to grab a quick lunch in the area. You'll leave full and happy. read more

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Food was kind of sad and gross...? The kids got a tofu udon bowl. The tofu is 3 slices of firm tofu boiled, then dunked in a generic teriyaki sauce. The kids normally love seaweed and mushroom but said both of these sides were gross. I got a rice bowl and appreciated the option of black rice, though it was slightly overcooked / mushy. Chicken was also kind of mushy. Gochujang was just the stuff from the tub? We showed up on a Thursday about 30 min before closing. There was only one person working. The large family ahead of us had four kids and were told after their bowls were mostly assembled that there was no teriyaki chicken -- their only options were either spicy or tofu which is not everybody's cup of tea. We felt extremely bad for them but also antsy as we had to wait for a solid 20 minutes while they tried to figure out what to do. read more

My first time having black rice which was a bit dense, not fluffy, sticky; or sweet. I had spicy chicken with veggies; and spicy peanut sauce it was very flavorful and as saucy as the chicken was, it was a bit dried. The service was fast and the place was small, cozy; and packed. read more

Rice bar - Spicy Chicken - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Good service and delicious food. Easy access to the restaurant in DC. Easy to find. The owners are kind and diligent. Menus are many to choose and customized. read more

A quaint restaurant located in a larger suite-style building, the restaurant is packed during lunchtime on weekdays. Although, service is quick and efficient. The seaweed salad topping was refreshing, but the teriyaki tofu lacked substance. Overall, the food here was fine and inexpensive for DC. read more

Rice bar - Ramen Noodle Bowl - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The udon was great, unfortunately they were out of a few ingredients forcing me to switch it up, but despite the missing ingredient my dish was great. The staff was great though. Its small and nice for a quick lunch, solo or with a friend or 2. The music was nice as well. read more

Rice bar - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The spot was ok and usual rice bar selections. It did not look as clean as I imagine. The chicken seemed overcooked. I have never tried a rice bar before. So hope their other locations are better bibimbop read more

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Fresh, fast, delicious, and reasonably priced. I got the vegetarian bibimbap with tofu, which was flavorful and full of Korean radish kimchi, spinach, bean sprouts, and marinated mushrooms. You could choose to add gochujang (pepper paste) and sesame oil. My husband got the bulgogi bibimbap. I lived in Korea for two years, and my husband is Korean, and we both thought the food was authentic. You can also customize your food the way you want and choose a variety of veggies and sauce including peanut sauce and noodles to make more of a Thai-styled meal. I would definitely come back for lunch again. read more

Rice bar - Tofu Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Clean and welcoming place. The person who served me was nice and accommodating when I asked for some customizations. Food was okay for a quick lunch read more

Rice bar - Original Classic Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Rice Bar is a go-to for bibimbap lovers who want fast, fresh Korean flavors without the fuss. Whether you're customizing your bowl or sticking to the classics, it's a satisfying stop that respects tradition while embracing modern convenience. read more

Lots of choices and difficult to choose:) Overall very good experience! The rice and the meat inside is very yummy! read more

Rice bar - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I went with my friends on a rainy day, so it was pretty empty inside. The server was very patient with me as I couldn't decide but did eventually choose to create my own bowl. I would've rated a 5 if she wasn't so heavy handed with the servings. Otherwise, good spot. read more

Meh. Not my cup of tea. It's set up like a Subway but for bibimbap and noodle bowls. Everything is pre-made and then customized to your request. I mean, except the egg... since it's pre-made. Lol (Over easy) The drink fountain was down for the count. The place was busy though. But for $20 a person, before tip, I'd have to pass on this. read more

The meat I pick didn't taste too great. The peanut sauce saved it basically. Otherwise it is okay for a basic lunch.

Pretty mediocre place for a quick lunch during a work day. I would not go for any other time or occasion. I echo some sentiments that everything is premade, so the server just dumps the little portions into the main bowl. I'm really shocked at the lack of protein you get, especially considering the price. I got the "Classic" signature bibimbap, which came out to be $14. Remind me to not get it again. It comes with bean sprout, carrot, burdock root, kale, zucchini, ground beef, egg - yet the ground beef I was served was no more than one tablespoon serving, which was disappointing. One thing that is nice is the custom sauce station, with a ton of options, so no need to ask the server to apply them to your bowl. read more

This is another Chipotle style eatery. With Korean bibimbap this time. You go inside, choose your carb from rice, brown rice, or several different kinds of noodles, then the toppings, then protein - beef, pork, chicken or tofu. To make it more authentic, you can put a fried egg on top just before choosing a source. It's quick and delicious but not cheap. Without any extra charged toppings, my bibimbap cost $13.34 with tax included. With that kind of cost, I would go to Chinatown for a freshly cooked lunch for even less cost. read more

Rice bar - Brown rice with Short rib and other stuff. Yum! - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Rice bar is awesome, finally a good fast casual Korean option close to work. Concept is simple - go in, either head straight to the counter or you can take a menu and make an individual bowl. They have some standard bowl options too if you aren't picky. I had a bowl with black rice, bulgogi, and other toppings. Kimchi is extra and not the best, so I'd skip that one going forward. The egg is also extra but cooked a nice sunny side up and is crucial to a good bibimbap. Bulgogi was delicious and I need to try their galbi and other proteins now. You can choose up to four veggie toppings and add sauces on top. Gochujang is classic but I also tried the spicy peanut which was good as well. Service is quick and food is tasty, prices are on par with any lunch options in the area. read more

I'm honestly surprised why there aren't more 5 star reviews. I love the Rice Bar on 15th street and was excited that another location opened up near Metro Center, finally! Perfect lunch spot. Even if you are not a Rice lover like me, there are plenty of noodles or salad options to choose from. It's a vegetarian's paradise with over 20 toppings to choose from: burdock root, bamboo shoots, seaweed salad, eggplant, squash, 2 types of mushrooms, and even 3 types of tofu (spicy, teriyaki, and plain), the list goes on... I got the Tofu Bibimbap with lettuce instead of rice and loaded it up with more veggies when I saw all the scrumptious toppings. It was worth paying a few dollars more and the meal doubled over to dinner. I topped my salad bowl with the spicy peanut sauce, it's creamy and like peanut butter and not the the traditional Panang-style peanut sauce that I was expecting. The Teriyaki sauce is a bit goopy and I wasn't a fan of it. The Gochujang is quite spicy! I recommend trying a couple of sauces before choosing one, the peanut sauce was my favorite. Although you fill out a paper order form like Jetties, the staff is pretty flexible and you can make add toppings as they make your order. I prefer the Chipotle and &Pizza ordering style as you choose toppings at the time of the order rather than ordering ahead of time. That's the only thing I would change. Overall, I had a hearty meal and looking forward to coming back! Rice Bar is also great for groups and picky eaters, truly a crowd-pleaser! read more

Came to chow down here with my friend. We randomly decided to meet up here and I'm glad we did! I walked in and was welcomed by their workers. They have an interesting way for you to order your food. You can choose from 3 types of bases (rice, noodles, or gluten free). These are reflected by the 3 different pieces of paper you order from. From there you choose your additional toppings like assorted veggies, proteins, sauces, and anything extra. Then you hand them your paper and they grab everything you ordered together. Since this was our first time, we had lots of questions on what tastes good, what doesn't and how things looked. They were super nice and patient with us. They gave us very good recommendations I ordered the spicy chicken protein with udon noodles and some additional toppings. This was delicious so if you're looking for something good, try the udon noodles and spicy chicken! I've heard the bulgogi was good too. Also a chill ambiance to eat at if you'd like to. Would 100% recommend! read more

Rice bar - Spicy chicken, udon - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Interesting concept. Very yummy, Korean fusion. Multiple choices of types of noodles. read more

Rice bar - "The Festival" noodle with beef - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is a review for delivery through UberEats -- what a tasty combination! My kalbi bowl with rice noodles was like a flavor explosion -- super delicious. I really loved the roasted seaweed and the addition of big fat pieces of corn. Plus the egg on top was perfection. Alas, the kalbi itself was a little tough -- I think maybe cutting it into smaller, thinner pieces would help, but it still all tasted good. Loved the gochujang spicy sauce on the edges. The food came CRAZY fast to my office via bike delivery, which was mucho appreciated. The only negative was that they forgot the mochi that I ordered, but it was a simple process to report the missing item and get a refund via the app. I would definitely order from here again! read more

Very good. I got a beef rice bowl for lunch a few days ago and it hit the spot! Flavorful, fresh, and a great kick with the sauce. It's a good spot to go solo or with a friend but with a large group you're better off dining in an office or elsewhere; the seating is more meant for individuals. Lots of options like noodles or rice as a base. I loved the edamame and pickled salads. I will be back for lunch if I'm in the area again. read more

Rice bar - Beef Rice Bowl - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I can't say enough about the deliciousness that this food establishment serves. Their broth is the absolute truth and I really need them to sell it in gallon jugs or something because they could make a killing. I ordered the ramen bowl with teriyaki chicken and miso broth. I literally saw as I closed my eyes and took in all the flavors of this amazing bowl of noodle deliciousness. I could not get enough. read more

Rice bar - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Lacking flavor, clean restaurant, easy access from metro. I got a make your own bowl with rice noodles and beef.

Think Chipotle for Korean bowls. Clean atmosphere. Lots of healthy options. Basic bibimbop and noodle options, or you can build your own. Great for families, but mostly high top seating. Unique fountain sodas, no traditional coke/Pepsi products. Definitely recommend. read more

So, first time eating here and was slightly skeptical due to not eating too much Korean food. You can order from their menu items or do a create your own bowl. I ended up creating my own bowl which is super easy with their order cards. Follow from top to bottom selecting what you would like in your bowl. All the ingredients were really fresh and I really enjoyed the flavors. Price was a bit higher than expected, the bill for two of us came out to just around $40. Place was super clean and staff was helpful. I would eat there again. read more

The owner is not very friendly. Food quality varies, sometimes it's good sometimes very bad. Recommend going to a different location.

Hours are wrong on their website. I walked 15 mins excited to eat and it closes at 4 when website states 8pm on Friday.

Not the best but certainly tasty and enjoyable. I like that this place has so many options to choose from. I can't recall exactly what my dish was called, but it was a rice-based bowl with pork. A decent portion size, good sauce, and fast service was greatly appreciated. Something about the bowl felt lacking though and I can't quite tell what that was. I've heard that their noodle bowls are better so I'd go that route the next time. read more

Rice bar - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Rice Bar is a fast-casual Korean restaurant that sells rice bowls served down the line like at Chipotle. You start with your base (white rice, brown rice, etc), move to four toppings, then meat (I love their bulgogi), and then top it with a sauce. They also have noodles with broth as an option. Dessert is at the end as is a fancy soda machine. There's a long community table in the middle of the restaurant and wall seating. It's decorated well, clean, and the staff are friendly. read more

One of the better bimibaps in dc. Ordered a customized kalbi (beef short rib bowl) and I enjoyed it. Good amount of meat, variety of fresh veggies and rice to to choose from, and a good sauce ratio. There was a line during lunch but it moved very fast to due the speedy service if the staff, which was nice. Overall I enjoyed getting lunch here. read more

So I have never really been into in the whole rice bar thing or the poke papa trend, but I have to say I am glad I gave this place a try. This location is a bit small and if you plan on eating there, you probably want to come when they are not busy. So, the set up is kind of weird as well. You walk in and there is paper menus on the side with pencils that you can select different options, from your base to your protein to your extras. I just got a pretty basic bowl that I knew what everything was for the first time. My bowl was pretty good, it was a mix of white rice, chicken, zucchini, corn and lettuce and I added soy sauce. I don't know if it was the greatest lunch I have ever had, but it definitely wasn't the worse. Maybe if I decide to try give and give this place a chance again I may order something else. read more

Rice bar - Chicken with white rice, corn, zucchini and soy sauce - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'm so glad this place opened up right by my office. Rice bar is a pretty simple "make your own" rice bowl/noodle bowl fast casual restaurant. Upon entering, make your way to the right and fill out a little slip of paper (yellow for noodle bowls, white for rice) that indicates what you want. The forms are really easy to understand, and let you pick toppings, proteins, etc. while also letting you know if there will be additional charges for them. I'm a big fan of the bulgogi beef and the tofu. Don't forget to add a fried egg! If you're not feeling super creative, there are predetermined choices at the bottom you can select too. They really move quickly here. You hand your paper to the first employee, and they pass it down the line adding the toppings you've selected. All in all, it usually takes me less than 5 minutes to get lunch here, which is great. There is also a condiment bar at the end if you want to add anything else, like sriracha or peanut sauce. All in all, this is a great little place for lunch. I've found the ingredients to be pretty good, the portions to be generous, and the price to be right. read more

This place just opened couple of weeks ago and now I have visited it at least once a week. Because it is a "make your own" type restaurant there are so many selections and variations of bowls that you can choose from. My first bowl there was the chicken bibimbap and it was delicious with an order of edamame. The half black rice and salad as base is my new go to. read more

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Rice Bar is a standard spot for lunch. When you walk in, there's s station where you write down your order on a ticket. But this seems a little unnecessary because the process is like most fast casual spots where you might not know what toppings you want until you see them. And things aren't always exactly as they appear on the ticket. For instance, the ticket says cucumber, and plain cucumbers are a little boring. But they're actually spicy pickled cucumbers, which is amazing! Ive seen people go in and just order without the ticket, which I think is the way to go. Pro tip, get the sesame oil in addition to another sauce. When we came for lunch, the place was oddly warm inside. We ate inside the place but ended leaving a little early because it was too hot inside. read more

Rice bar - Korean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia