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4.7 (325 reviews)

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Morgan Z.

We finally made our way into Rice Box Kitchen for hot pot and we already can't wait to go back. We made a reservation ahead of time, just in case, but we arrived around 5pm when they opened and the restaurant had plenty of seating open but it did start to fill up quick. We have a young baby so we were glad there was plenty of space for our stroller to set up next to our table. The owner was helpful in answering all our questions! We ordered green tea martinis and hot pot and everything was delicious. We had a lot of fun doing hot pot and loved the variety of things to order. We will most definitely be back!

Nancy V.

Rice Box was my introduction to the amazing food Parapol creates. A friend brought me to the original restaurant on Virginia street for a beautiful and unique high tea. Have enjoyed his food and warm hospitality. Good luck and be well.

Anna B.

Stopped in on our way to the Discovery Museum for a quick lunch, and I'm so glad we did! This was our first visit, but definitely not our last. I had the basil chicken, and it was so delicious--perfectly cooked, great flavor, and just the right portion size. I ordered level one spice, which still had a nice kick, but I would have gone spicier if my 3-year-old weren't with me. Service was friendly, the place was clean, and the prices were fair. Easy in and out, making it a great spot for a tasty, no-fuss meal. Can't wait to come back!

Breanna S.

A cold rainy night calls for a perfect comfort dinner! We stopped by Rice Box Kitchen, a wonderful restaurant that is adjacent to the Discovery Museum. This place is one of my favorites, both in the colorful atmosphere, the wonderful and accommodating staff, and most importantly, the food! This evening, I opted for the Tom yum soup with tofu to warm up my soul, which was so delicious and flavorful! It had the right acidity, and the broth was very well balanced. Definitely one of my top Tom yum choices in Reno! My husband had the pork belly rice dish, again, SO flavorful and yummy! The rice had ginger in it, which added depth and flavor to the dish. I cannot recommend this place enough, I can't wait to try out the hot pot (which everyone in the restaurant had at the time, it looked delicious)!

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Amanda W.

So glad that Reno continues to have more diversity in food and culture. We heard lots of great things about Rice Box Kitchen and figured we'd check it out for ourselves! In terms of ambiance - adorable, hip, great vibe, and chill. The mural was also beautiful!The staff was very friendly and welcoming and willing to answer any questions you have about the menu. For food, I was looking forward to one of their curry dishes (Khao soi curry) but bummed that it had sold out by 5pm. This just means we gotta go back though so I'm not too upset about that haha. We tried a different green bean curry dish that they had for a special that day. However, they were out of green beans. They ended up substituting it with bell peppers which I'm not a big fan of and I would've appreciated if they asked me first what the options were for substituting it. Overall though, the taste of the dish was good. It had a nice kick to it! My husband got their noodle soup dish special that day (it was a special 24 hour seasoned broth). It had AMAZING flavor and a decent amount of meat in it. We also ordered what I thought was mochi cakes (on the menu it said 4 pieces baked cakes) and instead it was a single ube mochi cupcake. Kind of confused with what happened there but the ube mochi cupcake was delicious and we enjoyed it! It wasn't too sweet and had a lovely chewy texture. Overall, we enjoyed this place and look forward to coming back and trying some of their other dishes and their Sunday dim sum!

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Chris H.

Was really excited to have my expectations exceeded here. The owners are fantastic and great on the recommendations. We came in for dim sum brunch. Actually, we have never been able to find a Reno dim sum we liked before. The pork buns were phenomenal the shumai through the roof, the shrimp dumplings oh my God, the shrimp dumplings, so awesome. Highly recommend, definitely a place to stop in on a Sunday early before they run out of all of the specialties they cook for the morning.

Johannah W.

Needed something for lunch on Saturday and thought that this sounded perfect! Fast, friendly and impeccable is the only way to describe the service we received from the folks at this fantastic little shop. We Each ordered the Khao Soi, mine with Chicken and my husband with the Soft Shell Crab Special! Flavorful and warming with bouncy noodles and both proteins cooked perfectly. I had a Green Thai Tea with mine and hubby a Pandan Milk Tea. Everything was literally so delicious. I wouldn't be able to find fault if I tried! On top of that the atmosphere is comfortable and creative in a way that takes you home. I could see my self spending a lot more time here!

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Keann H.

Love the fresh and tasty food here! My fav go to is the classic khao mun gai chicken rice but the other stir fry dishes I've tried have been right up there with it. The coconut ginger rice is so flavorful and umami, yet light at the same time and it is absolutely divine. Some people may think this plate looks bland, but it is anything but. Great for to-go (or to enjoy outside on their picnic tables) but also plenty of spacious tables indoors. Pro tip: the green Thai tea is a must!!

Steve H.

I was hungry and decided to look up restaurants around me. Rice Box Kitchen appeared and it looked delicious based off the photos so I decided to go here. I ordered the Khao Mun Gai - poached which consist of boneless skinless chicken thighs over ginger coconut garlic rice, cucumbers and a side of sauce. The food came out to a little over $16. I was very disappointed in the chicken, it was dry and bland. The sauce was able to save it a little. The rice was easily the star of this dish. Also, the one employee that took my order seemed like she did not want to be there. She was not helpful and there was some attitude when I wanted to review the menu before I ordered. I wish one of the other employees had taken my order. Overall, I won't be ordering from the rice menu again. Honestly, I don't think it's worth it but I do want to come back and try their hot pot and dim sum.

Alex M.

We had a cozy date night here and tried the Shabu shabu! It was our first hot pot experience and it didn't disappoint! We chose the miso broth and beef broth. It comes with all you can eat meat, veggies, and your choice of carbs. We tried the rice noodles and udon noodles. The rice noodles were simple and tasty and the udon noodles were pillowy, soft, and filling. Service was great for the hot pot. They were busy on a Thursday night. It was a great decision to make reservations specifically for the shabu shabu. We were drooling over the other dishes being brought to other tables. Their food looked scrumptious all around so we will definitely be back to try more. Seems like they do dim sum on the weekends as well!

Lena T.

Alright I think I have been here more than enough times to legitimately say this is one of my favorite places. The food is good but what makes this place amazing is the owner Perapol. His energy just radiates and honestly people tend to forget that that little extra bit of interaction from the staff or owner makes a huge difference. Ultimately eating here is like an experience. If you had a mediocre day and you stopped here to eat. You'll literally walk out feeling rejuvenated after interacting with the owner. So definitely that in itself makes the meal 10x better and memorable.

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Scott M.

Was greeted with a smile and order was taken quickly as the were only 2 others having lunch. Super cool hipster atmosphere and very clean. Lots of seating. The Thai boat noodle is very good! Has a little spicy kick to it with a lemongrass broth. Perfect for a cold day as today. Love this place.

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Mary Jane S.

Super friendly service and delicious food. I ordered the garlic pork rice plate and Khao Soi Curry with poached chicken. The dishes were so flavorful and comfortingly delicious. I also ordered the sesame balls which had the perfect chewiness and sweetness from the red bean filling. Definitely will be back. Yum!

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Was back to try the Sunday Dim Sum Brunch and delighted by the food. Still prefer the regular menu because the ramen game here is epic.

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Came for a Yelp event and loved the Khao Mun Gai and mochi cake they served, can't wait to come back for more!

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Ask the Community - Rice Box Kitchen

Hi your food looks incredible! Do you offer a vegetarian/vegan or plant based High Tea?

I would love to try the dim sum high tea, but I can't find any information about it. I have tried Yelp and your website. It's mentioned as existing, but there are no details that I can find.

Do you have outdoor seating for a party of 5?

Yes there are the tables out in front of this restaurant

Happy New Year. Are you open this evening?

Hi Mary J. Sorry for the late reply. I just got notification on email. However, we are closed… Read more

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