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    Rice Kitchen

    4.7 (218 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Asian Fusion
    Open 11:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Tofu bite set (sesame tuna, spicy pork, bulgogi, chicken) with kimchi
    Michelle L.

    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!

    Taylor Z.

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

    Sandra K.

    There are quite a few kimbap places in the city. We picked this one to try first and this one turned out amazing! We are pretty picky about our kimbaps - bulgogi flavor, umami, wrapping, rice, and balance of flavor. We ordered the bulgogi kimbap. First off, the roll was beautifully put together. It was also generously packed. The bulgogi was well flavored and the roll overall was well balanced. Good keto roll, had a thin layer of rice. Bulgogi yubu: I wasn't expecting this one to be so good! It was so full of flavor and tasty. Excellent balance of sweet, salty, topped with the creaminess of the aioli on top. It looks like most people who came through the store ordered the bowls though. I'll have to try the bowls and other yubus next time! Store is a little small. Mini standing bar available if you want to eat there. The store is pretty tight, people had to stand outside to wait in line to order.

    Bulgogi Kimbap
    Aram L.

    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.

    Black Sesame Tuna Salad Kimbap
    Joo Yeon Jessica H.

    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.

    Rice Kitchen Bowl with Bulgogi
    Vivienne C.

    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.

    Bulgogi Kimbap after eating a couple of pieces.
    Joungkeun L.

    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.

    Set of 4 Bites ($13)
    Michelle C.

    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.

    Bellody C.

    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.

    Rice Kitchen Bowl
    Drew C.

    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.

    Spicy pork rice bowl with side of kimchee
    Faith N.

    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

    Egg, spicy chicken, and Black Sesame Tuna Salad Kimbap
    Roger K.

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

    Spicy Pork and mushroom tofu pouch
    Donna Z.

    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.

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