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Rice By Mama 2

4.2 (234 reviews)
ModerateGluten-Free, Thai
Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Drunken Noodles w/ pork

This restaurant is consistently delicious, fast, and always friendly service! Seriously one of my favorite food spots in Ventura. Food always comes out super hot and fresh, and the portions are great- there's always enough for sharing or leftovers.

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L M.

Very good quality Thai food here at rice by mama 2. Really cool vibes with their cute decor and lounge music. Loved the pad z eww and chicken fried rice. The Chang beer was very good. Service was great.

Garlic edamame

Let me warn you, this place is sooo good, you'll be back. It does take a bit to get your food, but no complaints when it's freshly made. There are two locations but we like this one. It's more quiet and small. The service is great. Very polite.

This is NOT Tom Kha Chicken no spice Coconut Milk Lemongrass which is what I ordered.
Deanna P.

I'm a local and ordered take out for the first time with this location; Tom Kha chicken no spice. Very disappointing. The soup description says that it is made with Coconut Milk Lemongrass but they gave me a vegetable base soup base instead. It was also suppose to be no spice, I would hate to find out what spicy would be. My mouth was on fire. Of course b/c it was take out, it wasn't like I could send the order back after getting home. I'm writing this b/c it wasn't cheap either, $23 for a pot of soup. I don't mind spending money but it better be good. I will not be ordering from here again.

Fresh Shrimp Roll, awesome!!   Satay Chicken the flavor and sauce they pair with is great very savory.
Margarito P.

First time trying, brought mom for lunch. Selected two Appetizers that did not disappoint, shrimp wrap delicious highly recommend! The service started off a little on the slow side, but it improved as we had our main dish. We decided to sit in out-side patio no fault of no one but ours it got a little windy. I will be returning with both parents try their delicious food. Highly recommend.

Daniella H.

Really enjoy this place. Food is great but i do wish they had more people working there. We stopped for lunch on the weekend and there were only 2 servers taking care of everyone indoor and outdoor plus the location next door. If you are in a hurry this might not be a great option. Is the food worth the wait? Yes it is. They have great options and the food is flavorful and delicious. We tried the Pad Thai, gyozas, fried calamari and the crying tiger. Everything was delicious! There is indoor and outdoor seating. Lot of space outside to enjoy the food and people watching around downtown. Everyone is helpful and nice.

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Berta B.

One of the best Thai foods I've ever had!! -The Tom Kha Seafood soup was so delicious and the spice level was perfect. I like my food spicy but not to the point where I'm suffering through it! Ha! There's more mushrooms in the soup than seafood but it's still so yummy, so I would still recommend it. The pineapple rice with chicken was good. You can choose to add shrimp or just veggies if you prefer. The portion was so large, which was great because we ordered different things so we could share. The crying tiger beef was also delicious! It was tender and flavorful. My son loved it! It came with a spicy dipping sauce, apple salad and a small portion of white rice. That in itself is a whole meal! The service was fantastic! Ant was our server and from the minute we walked in she was so helped. She was on top everything! Even before we can ask for anything she was already there on step ahead of us! The restaurant has comfortable seating inside or outside if you prefer. My kids wanted to eat inside, so we sat inside. 10/10 for this place!!

Green Curry
Jon R.

Rice By Mama 2 has become a favorite place of mine for Thai food. The curry is a personal favorite of mine and I always find myself rotating through the options. If you're looking for take out, they offer online ordering and quick pickup service. The staff is great at making delicious food in a timely fashion. I'm definitely a fan of Rice By Mama 2 and they are in the mix of favorite Thai food places in Ventura.

Glass Noodle salad
Kate B.

Loved the food and always less busy than flagship rice by mama. We enjoyed the glass noodle salad, tom kha with chicken, veggie pad Thai and some chili garlic edamame. Everything was very juicy they do not skip on the sauce! The only downside is the waiter rarely checked in on us and we had to go up and ask for to go boxes. But I will definitely be back!

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They were very confused re: which menu items were vegan and which weren't. I just didn't feel safe trusting them after a conversation.

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Yummy Thai food. We ordered to go and will definitely go back. Quick and friendly service.

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Good food- all dishes were prepared well & delicious. Food was still warm when we got it home to eat!

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Consistently delicious food, kind staff, affordable prices. Our "go-to" Thai place. Green curry chicken and pad see ew. Can't go wrong.

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Drunken noodles are my favorite here! One of my favorite restaurants in Ventura. Yellow curry is also great, but on the sweet side.

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It's Thai. It's food. It's also oily as hell. This app won't let me conclude with that so I have to add this sentence as filler.

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Rice By Mama

4.3(934 reviews)
0.1 mi
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Curbside pickup during COVID-19
Family-owned & operated

Amazing. Simply fantastic. They're incredibly busy almost every day, & for good reason- the wait is…read moremore than worth it!! You truly can't miss w/ the padthai: classic, perfectly balanced, & sooo satisfying. The papaya salad w/ shrimp was my personal fav; one bite had me craving more. I'm honestly drooling just thinking about it while writing this. The restaurant is on the smaller side & fills up rather quickly, often reaching a full house, so going earlier in the day is the best way to fully enjoy both the food & the experience. The servers are efficient, attentive, & keep everything moving seamlessly. If you love thai cuisine, this spot is a must visit. I highly recommend!

It was a cold rainy day. Not many people when we arrived,…read moreand with all of the doors open to the patio, it was COLD. even in the back near the kitchen. Pretty good vegetarian. Good portions. Pricey because of the location. PARKING There's a lot just up the street and plenty of street parking around. FOOD (lunch) Vegetarian options include fried tofu. Excellent. Portions are generous, but not "shareable" big for lunch. Great curry flavors. Not too spicy tho. It's a little in the expensive side - but that's the tax for being so conveniently close to everything. TOFU PANANG - Good. Not spicy at all. More rice would've been nice. CHICKEN PUMPKIN CURRY - Very Good. Tender pumpkin/squash pieces. SERVICE There were many to go and delivery orders today. We were given menus and the server (only one today) had to disappear to prep all of the dine out orders. We ordered, then they were gone again until drinks and food came together. INTERIORS I couldn't help notice all of the greasy cobwebs on the high ceilings and on some of the art. It's been here for a while - people like it, but you notice. (I think it's hard to reach & clean those areas) The chairs aren't very comfortable, but maybe that's just because it was so cold in here today. BATHROOM Serviceable.

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Om Thai Cuisine

4.5(279 reviews)
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Amazing food I've always enjoyed. Whether dining Inn or takeout my favorite is their pineapple rice…read moreand I usually try different dishes. Every time I go I will be going tomorrow for my birthday so I hope it's just as expected, wonderful. Great atmosphere low-key the staff is always pleasant and welcoming. And answer all your questions before you place an order. You can see them cooking while you're sitting at the bar enjoying their wine list or their wonderful tea. I love their chai tea. I had pictures at one time, but I can't find them. It's been that long ago. Other reviewers have many pictures to show how awesome their food is presented.

My go-to favorite for a first time visit is usually PadThai and this was delicious! These noodles…read moreare thinner than I'm used to but just as good. The chicken was tender white meat. Very nice. They do not serve lunch specials on holidays so I had to order the full meal. More than I could eat and yummy enough to take home for later. My friend ordered Pineapple Curry. Absolutely delicious AND MOST SURPRISING was the FRESH pineapple instead of canned. It was wonderful. He ordered it ONE STAR for spiciness and I do not like spicy...yet I did not notice any spice as far as hotness. I guess one star is safe for me because I'll probably order the pineapple curry next visit. If you find this review useful please VOTE!

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Dinner special satay chicken with the white rice

Rice By Mama 2 - gluten_free - Updated May 2026

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