fire food i cannot rave about this place enough !! best indonesian restaurant i've ever tried! under rated a true hidden gem. beef rendang - so tender and flavorful beef pieces in this curry sauce (delectable) fooyounghai- fried egg with a sweet and sour sauce ( must get) vegetable lo mein - best lo mein i've tried in houston pangsit goreng - forgot to take pic because i scarfed it down too fast. crispy, fun appetizer telur balado - spicy eggs, not for the weak, also ate that too fast didn't even take pic. but i get it EVERY time i come. a non negotiable. service is super fast, staff is kind and helpful, it's usually quiet when i go ( hopefully business is doing well ) but they have lots of seating. very family homey restaurant. 1000% recommmend. give it a try! read more

See all

I grew up in this area and always heard people talk about this restaurant and have never tried it before. I was driving around craving something light and affordable for dinner and figured let me try them out. The menu had an array of options and they were all reasonably priced but I decided I'll just get the chicken satay as I didn't need anything too heavy. The lady at the counter that took my order was very nice and had great customer service towards me. It took about 10 minutes for my food to come out and it was pretty decent. I think it could've used just a tad bit more salt but overall it wasn't bad all. I'll definitely come back to try other options on the menu. read more

See all

This has been my old faithful since I was a kid. This place is always clean. They give huge portions for not a lot of money. The cashier who helped me yesterday was kind and helpful. I got shrimp fried rice, special fried rice and beef and broccoli. The beef was tender and super flavorful. The rice is usually really good! This time slightly unseasoned but always fluffy and the shrimp is good. I like that they give you the small ones and not the really big ones! I recommend read more

Rice Bowl - Shrimp fried rice, special fried rice, beef and broccoli - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Is it the best? Quite frankly, no! But it gets the job done. Fairly reasonable price and a hefty portion. Never had egg goo young before so I'm not sure how it's supposed to taste but the one here was pretty terrible..even with the gravy. read more

I purchased General Joes from here last Friday, Dec 6th. It came with an egg roll and a ragoon(I might be saying it wrong) that were both tasty and fresh. The food was good and fresh as well. I was enjoying it until I found a long strand of hair wrapped in between the chicken pieces. I am AA and currently have in braids, so it absolutely was not my hair. I reached out online to admonish the business but hadn't received a response as of yet, so im placing it here. This is in no way to discourage other ppl, but I don't feel my concern was acknowledged. Please make sure that ALL workers have hairnets. I know they might be uncomfortable, but it is very NECESSARY. I wasn't feeling very well for two days after my visit. I hope someone sees this and uses it to change the workplace etiquette. read more

See all

Location is not good. Food is good. Portions are very good. Needs attention to Cleanliness. Bring new items every six months. So - get this TO GO. 5% tip or less. read more

Generous portions should not be their tagline! The styrofoam containers already have small sections. They didn't even fill up the main section with the garlic chicken entree. No seasoning or GARLIC in it and sauce was weirdly sweet. General Joe chicken was very dry and batter wasn't good. The picture in the wall had broccoli in it so I verified that it came with. She said most people said they didn't want it so they don't include it anymore. I said I want it, but she acted like she still didn't want to include it. The 2 florets in the meal were the tastiest of the entire meal. "Fried rice was HORRIBLE. Not fluffy, no seasoning and tasted old. No onions, egg, veggies or seasoning in that either. Not to mention when we walked in, the women looked at us disgustingly and didn't speak. Very Disappointing!! read more

Tried the large fried rice. One with shrimp and the other with pork. As suggested on TikTok, I made sure to add extra eggs , green onions, and I had them prepare the proteins well done. When it was time to eat, I like spice . So I added the chili oil sauce and soy sauce, and I must say that it was good . Next time I will remember to put my leftovers in the refrigerator and not in the microwave because it had a smell to it the next day, but I don't think they had anything to do with the restaurant. It probably the temperature that the food was kept in, once it was home. Will be going back read more

Saw this place on TikTok and it was by my massage place. The food was delicious worth the drive. The service was quick and easy. I will definitely be coming back. read more

See all

Love the fried rice with extra onion. Always go when in the mood for rice and chicken

Rice bowl never disappoints me. I grew up off of authentic chinese food and this place by far matches the authenticity that I am accustomed to. Olivia, the restaurant manager is very sweet and always accommodating. She's the main reason why I still come here and the food as well too. My go-to is the special fried rice with extra beans, sprouts, and vegetable Spring rolls crispy of course. I drive from Missouri City to Come here. That's how you know that this place is really, really good. Period. read more

Rice Bowl - Special fry rice with extra bean sprouts and veg crispy rolls. - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

The food is super affordable here. It can be a bit loud inside but it's to be expected as well. There isn't a very long wait time for your food to be served. The food is simple but delicious. Definitely reminds me of getting street food. read more

The food is always amazing and the prices are AMAZING !! I eat here often eat here for lunch

The food is really good, I order 2 dishes off the Indonesian menu. honestly can't spell the dishes name but they made it on Houston chronicle wish one of these dishes. Service is good they help you order food if you have questions and then they keep an eye on you if you need to call them they give you the space for you to eat. The place is a little looks a little run down but don't let that ruin the experience it makes it better. The place is clean. read more

Rice Bowl - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

The General Joe's Chicken is similar to General Tso chicken. I like their version because the flour is not too thick (more meat than flour). The Schezuan Fish is a whole tilapia (deep fried), the sauce does look spicy but not too spicy for me. The Chicken satay is coated with peanut sauce. They all good. I ordered their chicken egg rolls again cause I love the crunchiness and the taste is phenomenal! I got a good service again today and they care about the cleanliness. I'll definitely coming back for some more yum yum! read more

The indonesian food is not remotely like the food i ate when i visited jakarta. I thought i would get a taste of indonesia here but was disappointed. I guess i have to befriend an indonesian in Houston to get the real taste if do not go back to indonesia. read more

Service was quick, lots of menu item choices, the lunch cashew chicken was huge with fried rice

Do I recommend this business? Um yeah, like a thousand times. We strictly come here for the Indonesian food, so I cannot speak to the Chinese menu, but what I do know is this place has the best Indonesian food in all of Houston. My wife is from Indonesian and is obsessed with this restaurant. Who can blame her. The rendang is so tender you can cut it with a fork. And don't get me started on the sauce that it's cooked in. OMG. I could eat the sauce with just rice. Actually, I have multiple times. Don't judge me. My next favorite is the Soto Ayam. It's a crispy chicken soup with vermicelli noodles. Soooooooo good. It's like a party in your mouth. We also the love the Empek Empek. And did I forget to mention it's BYOB. What is there not to love about this place. Just make sure to bring your own wine glasses. We always have spare ones in our car. We like to party! Cheers y'all. read more

Great food and price! A hole in the wall but worth the food! And fast on service!! Highly recommend

I really like the shrimp egg foo young with fried rice. Don't forget to put the brown gravy on top! Their other food is great too! We get takeout from here whenever we want great Chinese or Indonesian food! read more

I feel bad to give less than 2 stars, even though I truly believe it is deserving of it. This place is the only option for Indo food, so no other choice for those like me, who are looking for tastes of home. This place is for Americanized taste or white folks who have tried Indo food, traveled and ate Indo food, and/or don't remember the real good Indo food they've had. BUT for Indonesians like myself who still go home often, and have tasted variations from different islands -- Jawa, Bali, Sumatra, Lombok -- this place doesn't cut it. I decided to give a star for friendly service and one more for effort and OK prices on some items. Taste is just not up to par. That gado gado is missing several key items to be called gado gado. And BTW, the Indonesian gado gado has some raw items, like cucumbers, and some cooked. This place just steamed the whole thing and pour peanut sauce on top!! No wonder some reviewers say they feel this is like a Thai restaurant... The Mie Ayam is positively reviewed by some White people, but again, it's missing main items to be called that. And I've never seen it with coated chicken with sauce like that!! The chicken is supposed to be just white cooked chicken!! The taste is completely off -- this taste like kung pao chicken being soaked in broth.... The Mie goreng taste just like Chinese food places that makes Chow Mein. Mie goreng is supposed to be made with sweet soy sauce, btw. I'm trying to be forgiving because I figured the small operation can't get the authentic ingredients in Houston. But if this place tried to sell this Indo food in California or Nevada where Indonesians really cook: it would get shut down! read more

Rice Bowl - Gado gado - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ordered through uber eats after needing a new spot after moving. I'm very picky about fried rice. It's often pale with no flavor. THIS shrimp fried rice is PERFECT!!!!!! I knew when I opened the container and it was dark that I had a good time coming. I also got the egg drop soup 10/10. Will be back with my family to try more dishes. read more

They are very known for their Chinese food, but the food that you should be trying and can't find at most places especially in Houston. Is the Indonesian food. Personally, I recommend getting Beef Rendang, which is basically beef and curry kind of thing. Their Indonesian Fried rice is also pretty good as well. The staff are very friendly and helpful with ordering. And it is very clean and they are fast when the food comes out. I would come back again! read more

I'm not even gonna lie, this place used to be good but I went in today, and it was MID. I ordered the spicy beef , Extra spicy. And there was no spice. Their sriracha sauce was nasty. Chili oil was just oil (no flavor or spice) my girlfriends food tasted just as bland. No flavor , no spice. But good service. Lol disappointed tbh 30$ for 2 flavorless plates, and flavorless condiments. read more

Very good. I used to live in Indonesia and this food tastes just like it did there! DELICIOUS!

What a delicious Indonesian food!!!! I don't know why they don't have the menu out there, there is only the chinese menu, for Indonesian food you should ask them for the menu.. anyway guys you MUST try: ( Randan beef- Sati chicken) with steamed rice : Wowwww the taste is so unique and really delicious! read more

See all

I have never been disappointed with the Egg Foo Young. I've done Shrimp and combination.

This restaurant is about the only place left in Houston where you can get Indonesian food. When you get there, don't be confused. You are indeed at the right place. They don't really advertise the restaurant as an Indonesian restaurant but as a Chinese restaurant instead. Be sure that you ask for the Indonesian food menu because they will not give it to you without you asking for it. The Indonesian food that they offer here are very tasty. They are ALL delicious. My favorite is their beef rendang. So soft, so tasty, so good. I would also get their empek-empek (fish paste in vinegar sauce) and gado-gado (vegetable salad in peanut sauce with some shrimp crackers on top). There's a whole bunch of other food that I would get, but the downside of this place is... they're kind of expensive, and the portions are not very big. If I were to come here with a party of more than four people, we would have to get at least TWO of the beef rendang dishes. They also charge extra for steamed rice =( Another thing about this place; if you're expecting service. Forget about it! I usually just walk up to the cashier, grab a whole bunch of menus, and then wait until someone comes take our order and bring out our waters. You're expecting a refill? Yeah... maybe once every 30-40 minutes or so. They don't really come around to check on you so don't expect anything spectacular. Obviously, my four-star rating is only for the food. Anyway, since this is the only place where I can get Indonesian food, I ain't complaining! read more

I grew up eating here, it will always be a choice. Food is cheap and the people taste is amazing with great portion size

Hours say they close at 9:30pm but be close at 9. Call in my order twice on two different occasions and when I got there, they was closed.

Stop by if you want to taste some of Indonesian Cuisine in Houston, Texas area. Nice place for group hangout read more

See all

In the age of COVID-19, we all have to look deep within to find the diamonds in the rough. And perhaps now that American Chinese takeout may be becoming a mainstay among people who included, from 30 minutes off and on of people watching as I perused the special menu here, many nurses and essential personnel, more people will be able to look past the ordinary exterior of Rice Bowl and spot the one thing that makes it not a typical American Chinese takeaway: its secret Indonesian menu that once unveiled at your bequest, shows the same logo and restaurant name as before, but with a decidedly unique and special heart. And here I was, able to take my first step into a new culinary world in a time when many people fear their first step outside. My Yelp readers do not know that, ever since I went on Yelp lockdown, I was invited to travel to Jakarta, Indonesia next year as Part 2 of my international volunteering adventures, which also sparked Part 2 of my adventure into a heretofore unknown culinary and linguistic world. My dining companion was forced to cancel last-minute, leaving the prospect of addressing the thin, wizened woman, who I suspected was the Indonesian chef, wearing narrow glasses as she sat to dine near a colorful fish tank, in my still fragmented Indonesian to be less of a moment of glorious "aha!", but a frightening "aaaaaaahhhh!!!" I timidly sat at the table directly behind her and watched her get up and return to the kitchen as I perused the concise Indonesian menu selection and watched people walking in every minute to pick up or place orders for boxes of Styrofoam that do and do not contain Chinese food until they are opened (and probably don't actually have a dead cat inside - and also do). It took 20 minutes for me to finally narrow down an epic trifecta of a gluttonous lunch that needed supplement only by a handful of olives in the morning and a smoothie in the evening. By which time, it took another 10 minutes out of the rapidly ticking clock until I went bowling with my coworkers, and I "spared" no expense in ordering a sum total of $26 worth of Indonesian food, tax, tip, and disposable silverware. The 20-minute wait for the feast was as agonizing as the linguistic anxiety that mounted as the owners of Spring's Wiwas Tempeh walked in, a 4-year-old boy eagerly repeating the word "ikan" (fish) every time he glimpsed the fish tank and attempting to count the migrating school of fish in Indonesian. At some point, I realized trying to come up with the perfect time to butt in and reveal I could understand them was making me look strange, and I watched them staring back at me and just left them alone until my food arrived, helpfully labeled with the name of the dish. Sadly, the photo of my three dishes did not survive, so the "die-fecta" of tasty results is not available for your viewing pleasure. The telur balado, deep-fried eggs coated in sweet sambal and topped with fried shallots, was a simple appetizer that had a deeper, sweeter, and less assertively spicy flavor than my own homemade version. The highlight of the meal was the sambal goreng kentang buncis, a potato and green bean sambal supplemented with potent red chiles, rich coconut milk, and bolstered with stink bean (petai) in an unapologetic middle finger to the Westernization of the primary menu. The potato was creamy and melted beautifully into the coconut sauce, contrasted with the crispness of the beans. The only, but big, miss was the bakmie ayam (chicken with meatball noodle soup). The egg noodles and bok choy were adequate, but the chicken like standard lunch-special sesame chicken and the broth so bland that it would need Lot's wife to lose a dunk tank contest before it would be salty enough. The meatballs were basically no better, biting back like rubber erasers, crying out for the sambal oelek container. I assumed a risk by ordering this dish that seemed unpopular in other reviews, but I acknowledge that the reviews of the Indonesian menu are so inconsistent and span many years, and am willing to accept some misses as I peruse the menu. This, however, was enough of a miss to dock an entire star, maybe even more. I gracefully didn't mention the bakmie at all when I called for the chef and complimented the food, wanting to start off on a good note and injecting a strategic switch from English to Indonesian that eventually got the attention of the family seated behind me, as I was moderately hoping. But I then drove the point home by point-blank telling the little boy in still halting but more confident Indonesian how many fish were actually in the tank, and that I'd be coming to Wiwas Tempeh soon. And at that point, as they digested what may have been the biggest surprise to come their way today, I decided I'd consider this visit a net win. At her grandmotherly insistence, yes, I will come back and try some more dishes - hopefully everything on the menu at some point, before I actually get to compare it to Jakarta. read more

See all

Great food! But order to go pick up!! Not much of an ambiance! The best pick up Chinese in alief! I even dove from Sugarland for this Chinese! I don't understand why their crab puffs don't come with sauce, lol but everything is really good with great portions. read more

This is my favorite Chinese food place! I always get the combination friend rice. You get so much food for the money! I made the mistake of going to another Chinese food place ( see my other review-- I won't go there again). I don't know how their other food is because this is my favorite meal and I get it all the time! But the taste in the food portion is so delicious I don't go anywhere else. read more

I came here with my Bf and his dad for lunch on a Saturday morning at noon. They weren't that busy until after we ordered our food. A lot more ppl came in for mainly Togo and dine in. Service is very fast a little more of self serve counter order and they bring you water and plates to the table. hidden gem in Alief area Indonesian and Chinese food. Not much Indonesian restaurant all over Houston glad to have found one close enough to home. Gado gado (Indonesian salad) 5/5 great peanut sauce Egg foo young 4/5 fried egg mixed with chicken onions over a sauce Chicken satay 4/5 small pieces of chicken on skewers with peanut sauce Chicken with the sauce that was the best one yet spicy with creamy coconut sauce read more

Rice bowl II is conveniently located at the first stall of a shopping strip. They offer two varieties of cuisine for you to try, Chinese and Indonesian. I stopped in for lunch on a casual Wednesday and walked up to the front. I walked into the store only to be surprised that they had construction going on for half of the seating area. Apparently they're re-doing their floors. I went around to the other side where I wasn't exactly greeted. I came in and walked straight to the cashier counter and was asked "How can I help you" as if I intruded on them. I wasn't too pleased but I was instructed to take a seat at the nearest table where there was a grease stain on the seat. Regardless, I elected to get the indonesian menu and ordered the Ayam Goreng Kuning. After placing the order, the lady (Who I assume is the owner) asked "Is that it"? I nodded in shame, but whatever. Ayam Goren Kuning, is bested described as Indonesian curry marinaded chicken, deep fried with crispy bits. It was absolutely fantastic to the palate. The crispy bits over rice and hot sauce, hit the spot and the chicken itself has a great crunch with a hint of curry flavor. I thoroughly enjoyed the dish despite it being the only thing i ordered. I think I will have to come back to try the other foods here and I'm eyeing the bakso (meatballs) and beef rendang. As of right now, I wasn't too impressed with the service and my time experienced there was hindered by loud construction. I will update as I go back to try out its other options. read more

Rice Bowl - Ayam goreng kuning - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Glad to found this restaurant since this is our first time visiting Houston but unfortunately the service was so bad. The cashier or the owner looks very unfriendly and unprofessional. It's a pity because I really want to eat Indonesian food, but I don't think I will come back here again. read more

Rice Bowl - wow this is the $7.25 for the empek empek.... - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nasty would never recommend. Sweet and sour taste old. Chicken taste horrible. Rice was hard and noodles read more

Rice Bowl - Outside - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Really good cheap food. Can't go wrong with spicy chicken lo mein. They cook it to order so your food is super fresh.

Delicious!!! This is the ONLY INDONESIAN RESTAURANT left in Houston, and they make great food! When you come in, you will have to ask for the Indonesian Menu, as many of the customers are walk-ins from nearby apartments, and the tasty Chinese dishes on offer are most commonly ordered. If you are unfamiliar with Indonesian food, but love a good curry, try their Beef Rendang! It is their specialty! These are lovely people, with fresh, well-made, sumptuous food to sell you--you should get on that, soon! read more