Update: Back here again, twice on this trip. Same good food. New favorite: spicy pork yubu! Amazing flavor. Although if you are expecting spicy, it isn't. read more

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Rice Kitchen serves kimbap and rice bowls in a fast casual setting in a mildly elevated format. I got the kimbap, something I love and grew up eating. It was made fresh to order, and pretty delicious. I -am- used to getting kimbap at a cheaper price point, but that's comparing Queens and Manhattan pricing/rent which isn't fair. That being said, the quality was pretty good and it was quite tasty. The textures blended well together and the nori was fresh. The staff were friendly. It's a small space, but there is some standing counter space for you to eat your food if you're trying to stick around. I'm glad they are in this area, though, since good korean food options are a bit lackluster in this neighborhood, and in that way they're serving an important role. Give them a shot! read more

Really delicious kimbap! Super cute small spot with some seating if you need it but most people are ordering to go. Service is pretty quick, and food is very fresh. Perfect for a quick bite! read more

Rice Kitchen - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Yummy spot for a quick bite for lunch! I ordered the Tofu bite set (sesame tuna, spicy pork, bulgogi, chicken) with kimchi. They were all delicious! My favorite was the bulgogi! Quite filling too. I didn't think it would be enough food but it was. The sesame tuna was very interesting- the sesame flavor came through well. I thought the tuna would overpower it but it didn't. Service was very fast though theres not much seating inside. Seating is very tight- you're crammed between the kitchen and the wall- probably ~2 feet of space with the table and your stool and only around 4 stools total in the restaurant. Overall, I will definitely return! Their kimbap also looks delicious! read more

Rice Kitchen - Tofu bite set (sesame tuna, spicy pork, bulgogi, chicken) with kimchi - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Very fast and polite service. Truly fresh and delicious food. I really enjoyed it. You definitely have to stop by and give it a try--it could turn out to be a pleasant experiment. read more

Rice Kitchen - K Chicken Kimbap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

The soggiest salad I've ever had. The bulgogi was pretty good but the combo didn't really work. read more

Rice Kitchen - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Needed a small and quick dinner while shopping around SoHo so dropped in on the weekend. We ordered a few different rolls including bulgogi. The gentleman who took our order was friendly and our order came out in several minutes. Flavors were good and I appreciated the amount of bulgogi and other ingredients in the rolls. A touch on the pricier side for gimbap but again given the meat/veggie ratio over the rice, I thought it generally made sense. The place is small with a small space to eat while standing if you'd like against the wall. I'd recommend trying if you're feeling a nice healthy and quick bite. read more

Rice Kitchen - Bulgogi Kimbap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I would rate 4.5/5 for food only because its kinda? Expensive. I get that we get premium pricing in NYC for everything but you can get this cheaper in Ktown or NJ. However, it was good quality Kimbap, and i like the fact that they filled it 80% w good ingredients vs. heavily filling it with rice. read more

Rice Kitchen - Black Sesame Tuna Salad Kimbap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

We were looking for a good cheap eat in Soho that wasn't Cava, Naya, etc. and stumbled on Rice Kitchen. The place is pretty small with standing room only and no bathrooms, but the food was pretty good. We ordered the Rice Kitchen bowl with bulgolgi and it was pretty good. I thought it would be more like Bibimbap but it turned out to more similar to kimbap that was in a bowl. I really liked all the ingredients in there especially the egg and the pickled onion. Also, they didn't have too much rice which was nice because I don't love it when the rice doesn't have a lot of flavor. Overall, not a bad place to eat at all in Soho especially if you're looking for a quick pick me up that's not just dessert. read more

Rice Kitchen - Rice Kitchen Bowl with Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Took out bulgogi kimbap. It was rolled well with small amount of rice and a large portion of bulgogi. Tastes good while not deviating from the traditional taste. I would give 5 star for bulgogi Kimbap. Will try other dishes later. read more

Rice Kitchen - Bulgogi Kimbap after eating a couple of pieces. - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

As a huge fan of Yubu just two blocks down, I was curious to see how Rice Kitchen compared. The storefront is much smaller, with barely any space to stand and order, much less to sit down and eat. Luckily, the food is prepared fairly quickly and a lot of their foot traffic seems to come from online orders. I noticed a lot of people ordered their Bowl but I specifically came for their yubuchobap, which is the Korean version of inari, sweet fried tofu pockets stuffed with rice and other fillings. I ordered a set of four bites ($13), and chose bulgogi, spicy pork, mushroom, and black sesame tuna. I really liked that there wasn't an upcharge on certain toppings like at Yubu, but there is definitely a smaller selection of protein options available. I really enjoyed the mushroom, surprisingly, which packed a huge umami punch with the soy marinade. The tofu pouches are a touch sweeter at Rice Kitchen but they are quite generous with the toppings. Overall, a solid contender against Yubu if you prefer more entrée options (they also have kimbap available too) but if you want seating or more topping options, I would recommend Yubu nearby. read more

Rice Kitchen - Set of 4 Bites ($13) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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A closer alternative to tofu skin bites for those in Soho and don't wanna go all the way to YUBU! I was happy to also find that they had a black sesame tuna protein option that you won't be able to find at YUBU. It sounded very unique and the taste was also a fun twist. I really did taste the sesame flavoring. It looks like a small bite but I had three and I was already full. They only had 1-2 tables outside which was a bit unfortunate especially If I compare this to YUBU which had a whole outdoor seating area (at least during covid) However if you walk a few blocks you can find a park with more seating. read more

Rice Kitchen - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I'm not sure exactly what the sauces are but they're so good!! This is my go to lunch spot for pick up/take out every time I'm working from our SoHo office location. You really can't go wrong with any of the items on the menu, but I loved being able to customize my bowl with plenty of protein. read more

Rice Kitchen - Rice Kitchen Bowl - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Rice bowl is unique and delicious. Options are the best and the food and ingredients are delicious the place is small but they have a sit you can sit to eat or wait for your order . They have order n pick up as well .. but I prefer to go just because the place in small but the food is read more

Rice Kitchen - Spicy pork rice bowl with side of kimchee - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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I was starving and was looking for a quick fix that would satisfy my hunger. Thankfully, I stumbled on this place and decided to check them out. Their menu is straight forward and easy to order from so I ended up getting their kimbap bulgogi and four assorted tofu bites. I was surprised how artistically beautiful their rolls were and it was tightly wrapped and super delicious and very tasty. Which made it easy for me to pop them in my mouth as I took it to go. They don't have seating inside as this place whatever because their food is really good so I'm not going to complain. As for their tofu bites, it was amazing. It hit such a high note and burst with umami flavor. I esp enjoyed the mushroom. Silky and delicious. I definitely recommend this place for sure. If I'm nearby, I would definitely go here again. read more

Best kimbap!!! Amazing. Fresh and tasty ingredients and not too much rice inside. Just enough. Super friendly. They have bowls, too. read more

Rice Kitchen - Egg, spicy chicken, and Black Sesame Tuna Salad Kimbap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for a quick snack as I wasn't quite hungry for lunch. Came in around noon and ordered two tofu skin pouches - spicy pork and mushroom. It took less than 5 minutes to get my order and another 5 to devour. Service was quick and super nice. It's a pretty good portion and both tasted great and held me over for a few hours. read more

Rice Kitchen - Spicy Pork and mushroom tofu pouch - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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For the portion, $12 for 4 tofu bites loaded with hearty toppings is pretty reasonable in this economy. However, the flavors and seasonings were very Americanized. If you're looking for authentic Korean yubu, you will be very disappointed (like me). Sorted by personal preference: (1) Bulgogi (2) Mushroom (3) Spicy Pork. Bulgogi tasted average but nothing impressive. The spicy marinated pork here was exactly like Chinese canned spiced pork cubes (五香肉丁) lol... Totally not what I expected from a Korean spot. The chopped mushrooms were very bouncy and well-seasoned. It proves sometimes vegetarian options are much safer than the meat ones lol. read more

Rice Kitchen - Tofu Bite Set (Bulgogi, Spicy Pork, Mushroom) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Was looking for a late lunch. This spot fit the bill, after doing a quick search on Yelp. Quick and efficient, though was sorry to learn there are no gluten free options. I brought it home and it was very tasty. The serving was a good size and kept me going without craving dinner that evening. All good. read more

Rice Kitchen - Bowl with bulgogi and spicy pork - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Very solid soho lunch spot! Bulgogi kimbap was delicious and filling, and still feels rather healthy

Solid Korean fusion takeout spot w some tables to eat outside at their post Covid shelter seating. Servisem e is fast friendly and streamlined. Salad or rice, protein, sauce next.... Also serve sides and some rolls too. Everything is already prepared they just have to put in bowls. I had the kimchi which comes in a small condiment like container ( for $1.50, shrink flatiron is a real thang). Also has the salad w bulgogi and kimchi. Flavorful filling . Recommend for quick lunch in SoHo area. read more

Rice Kitchen - Inside menu on wall and workers making up the orders - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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This past weekend I took my dog into the city and grabbed a Spicy Pork Kimbap from Rice Kitchen. It was egg, carrot, spinach, burdock root, radish, spicy pork and rice wrapped in seaweed just like a sushi. The pork wasn't that spicy but the whole thing tasted very fresh and good. It was also VERY filling. That and the outdoor seating makes it a place i will definitely go to again if in the area. read more

Rice Kitchen - Spicy Pork Kimbap - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

No seatings inside but can sit outside nearby Cute decor, friendly staff Plenty of options for toppings and fillings for the rice rolls and tofu pouches A bit pricey for what I would pay for simple stuff like this but it gets the job done Also, be aware of the quality of the salmon and avocadoes read more

Small inside, but was able to stop and grab a quick bite to eat. They have an outdoor seating area, which is covered. Everything was delicious and packed with flavors. Definitely recommend a bit of everything! read more

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The prettiest, flavorful and most generously-packed kimbap ive ever had (just look at the pictures). Perfect spot for a quick bite since it's mostly for takeout--note they do have a covered outdoor seating area if you wanna eat then & there. Service is friendly, food is prepared fairly quickly! read more

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Love coming here for lunch. The kimbap and tofu bites are the best and there is only outdoor seating (great on a nice spring or summer day) read more

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This is a smaller hole-in-the-wall place that we randomly stumbled upon. My order was the Rice Kitchen Bowl with K chicken kimbat, with some kind of garlic aioli sauce on top. It was loaded down with food and was prepared pretty quickly. The workers inside were also very nice. There wasn't a proper inside eating area, but they had a little outside eating area. I was thankful they had it, but my only critique might be just giving it a good clean, dusting, etc. But overall I'd definitely recommend this place. read more

Rice Kitchen - Rice Kitchen Bowl - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I really enjoyed the yubu--they're packed with flavor and generously filled with a variety of meats! The kimbap is also quite good, with the bulgogi and mushroom being my personal favorites. read more

The food was very delicious! No indoor seating but cute little outdoor options. Everything came really well packaged so could be perfect to take away from a picnic. The tofu bite set was absolutely to die for! Mushroom was my favorite but I don't think there was one I didn't enjoy. Taste 8/10 Presentation 8/10 Packaging 9/10 read more

Rice Kitchen - Rice Kitchen Bowl and Tofu Bite Set - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered: Tofu Bite Set of 4 (~$11): rice stuffed in a tofu pouch and topped with classic sauce; 4 flavors: bulgogi, Korean chicken, mushroom, and egg Kimbap - Bulgogi (~$12): rice and vegetables rolled in seaweed with egg, radish, carrot, spinach, burdock root Aya's take: I have a sick obsession with Korean food and more recently these tofu pouches! They're so simple yet so delicious! My favorites were the bulgogi and Korean chicken. What really made these stand out was the classic sauce. It was unbelievably delicious; I wish I had it as a sauce on the side too. The 4 Tofu Bites are honestly enough food and pretty filling on their own but I couldn't resist the Bulgogi. It was all the vibrant colors that got me, if I'm being honest. I love that it's not loaded with rice and the Bulgogi takes up a good 40% of each roll. Delicious flavors, well-made, and quick service. Definitely recommend checking them out if you're in the area. read more

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No indoor seating, but there is an outdoor patio! Fast service! I missed kimbap! Loved the bulgogi kimbap & They didn't skimp out on the filling read more

Rice Kitchen - Menu 3/2024 - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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I had a great bowl of 2 proteins. The pork was ok but the first meat, birogi??? Can't recall. That was delectable. Super filling meal. All really good fresh ingredients. Loved the rice. Loved the noodles. Yum. Would go back. read more

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I'm not sure why this place gets such hype - perhaps because of the dearth of Korean food in the area? I had the bulgogi Kimbap ($12.50) and the set of 4 tofu bites ($12 - I picked all except bulgogi; I liked egg the most because it was most simple). I did like all the fillings generally, but most of them were a bit too sweet for my liking. The bigger fault though was the rice. In the kimbap, it's a very thin layer of rice to maximize the filling but it's to the point where it becomes not enough. For the tofu bites, the rice is enough but it's congealed and glued together. read more

Rice Kitchen - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Went to this place at 11:30am before shopping in soho. Food was very fresh and very good. I got the kimbap and really liked it. The bulgogi meat is very good. The bowls are a lot of food (my wife got one and ate maybe half of it). There's room to stand and eat inside but we went to the park close by and got a table. read more

There was a line, but it moved quickly. The tofu bites were delicious. I tried K Chicken and Mushroom. I love the flavor of the chicken. The mushroom was cool and refreshing. I would definitely try more flavors next time! read more

Rice Kitchen - Tofu bites (K Chicken and Mushroom) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

(Bulgogi & Korean Chicken Rice Bowl - 85% | B) - Rice Kitchen is a fast-casual take on Korean American food, serving rice bowls with 2 protein choices for around $15. On the surface level, the presentation is appealing and the colors are balanced to make a nutritious meal. However, the seasoning of the food needs to be refined as I found the chicken to completely overpower every single component of the rest of the dish and the pickles to be unacidic. Each component of the dish is cooked nicely, but the delicate balance is missing from the dish to make it next level. In terms of atmosphere, the interior is rather small, but it looks nice! There is rather a long wait at lunch time, so beware. read more

Rice Kitchen - Bulgogi and K Chicken Rice Bowl! Good but needs balance 4/5. IG: @amei.eats - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I wish I can give this place a better rating, but the wait time was just far too long for what the food is worth. Ordered the Bulgogi kimbap, which is the "sushi" roll version of bulgogi. And the chicken rice bowl. I waited 30 mins for my order, and on a day where there was not really a long line, about 6 people ahead of me. What I later found out was that the kimbap rolls take the longest. I can attest that the food was good, nothing spectacular or out of the ordinary, easily can get these dishes from Korean town. The kimbap was a very filling dish, and the rolls were huge! No sauces or anything, was rather bland. The chicken bowl had a good kick of spicy and a good amount of pickled veggies, which I loved! The most frustrating thing is I found the wait time to be excruciatingly long, inefficient assembly line. There were two guys working the food orders, someone taking the orders and another guy just watching (?). The two guys working to make the food seemed annoyed and there was no coordination between them and was so random. And I saw both of them making a kimbap, clearly they use orders to train staff. Word of advice, especially during lunch hours, perhaps sent aside kimbaps pre made on the same day so the wait time is shorter. 30 mins plus is just not worth the wait for takeout food. read more

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Cute little soho place where you can get one or a sampling of little tofu pouches of seasoned rice with various fillings. I just had to try one and asked for a suggestion. The beef bulgogoi is apparently one of the more popular ones so I gave it a try. A nice little portion in the perfect size container complete with chopsticks. I'd come back for a sample set when I'm more hungry. There's a little park let outside to sit in and eat if you want. read more

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Was in Chinatown and wanted to grab a quick bite while making my way up for couple more blocks and found this place on yelp! There's no seating inside, but there is an open space right in front with some tables and seats. it does take a bit of time for your order to come out, but the staff is very friendly. The seasoning of the rice was perfect, but the marinade on the meats on top were a bit too sweet for my personal taste. These are SMALL, and you'll finish each one in like 3-4 bites so if you're hungry, make sure to order a decent amount! Probably one of each flavor so you can get a taste of everything (: Was a little disappointed in the yuzu mint ade b/c there wasn't much ice so the drink never got cold/felt refreshing and felt like it could have had more yuzu flavor ): But it was definitely a good pair with the tofu skin pouches! read more

Rice Kitchen - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Found out about Rice kitchen on my friend's IG story and was determined to check it out during my visit to NYC. It definitely is deserving of the 5-star reviews. So deserving I'm joining the crowd to write one for my own record! My friend and I both got the tofu set ($13) which came with 4 mix-and-match tofu bites. All the flavors I got (spicy chicken, spicy pork, mushroom, and bulgogi beef) were enjoyable. Not only the set was aesthetic, it actually tasted good which made my tummy very happy. Note that there's no indoor seating (you might want to get it to-go during winter time). There's a small outdoor seating area with about 3 small tables when I came. Service was quick, I was in and out in 10 mins. Overall, perfect for a quick lunch & satisfying for the price. Walked it off by shopping around SoHo after. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Rice Kitchen - Tofu Bite Set - beef, chicken, pork, mushroom - Korean Near Me - New York, New York