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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!
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!
The soggiest salad I've ever had. The bulgogi was pretty good but the combo didn't really work.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
1 year ago
Korean comfort food at its best. Stopped by on a weekend afternoon, not that busy probably bc of the cold rainy weather. Food appears made to order and still very prompt. Tried a bit of all the rolls, got a 4 piece combo for I think $12 which was good for a satisfying but maybe not a super heavy meal. Liked all of them, maybe the mushroom was the least favorite of the bunch but I'm more of a carnivore to begin with. Yuzu citrus drink was refreshing, probably better in the spring/summer but worth trying anyways. Small interior, seems to have more tables outside in their covered outside seating setup. Takeout is plenty easy, the rolls were well packaged in a box and held up after a long train ride. Ordering was easy and fast, staff helpful. Definitely recommend as a regular lunch/dinner spot. Will definitely stop by whenever in the area. read more
3 years ago
Came here with a friend because we were craving stuffed tofu skin. This place is super comparable to YUBU in soho. Super refreshing and the perfect bite on the go. I feel like I also have to be in a particular mood to be craving tofu skin, but when I am in one of those moods it hits 10X harder. I would for sure come back because the food is decently priced, fast service, and yummy flavors! read more
If you've been to Yubu, Rice Kitchen offers a different flavor that is still worth checking out! I ordered through their site and picked up in the store. Their site said wait 30+ minutes, but try going early anyways as our food was already waiting for us when we went straight there after ordering. I got the Set of 4 Tofu Bites ($12), which I picked Bulgogi, Spicy Pork, K Chicken, and Mushroom. The Bulgogi was sweet and marinated well, although it wasn't my fave because of the already-sweet tofu skin base. The Spicy Pork was delicious! I love the spicy kick to it, and the meat were plentiful juicy pieces that gave the wraps so much weight. The K Chicken was also spicy, but I wasn't as big a fan of the slightly dry meat. Lastly, the Mushroom was also my fave. I am biased, but mushrooms have a wonderful bouncy texture that went with the rice and tofu skin so well! Different from Yubu, Rice Kitchen lets you really taste the sweetness of the tofu skin here. Plus, I was surprised at how full I was from these 4 small bites. This is the perfect quick lunch/picnic option and I would definitely come again for more! read more
3 years ago
Small restaurant with no seating. However the type of food they make is very much easy to eat while walking! Service was nice and fast. I tried and chicken tofu bite which was good and surprisingly filling! I would say it's a full 3-4 bites. The tofu is sweet and holds everything together well and the chicken was decent/ sauce was decent too. 3.5/5 read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
I knew I had to try this place as soon as I saw they have tofu bites. Their shop is small, but they have set up an outdoor seating area. However, it's small and you most likely won't find a spot during lunch hour. I order 4 tofu bite for pick up and they were delicious! It took about 10-15 minutes for the tofu bites to be ready. It was in a cute paper bag and ready for me when I arrived to pick it up. I was in and out in less than 2 minutes. I tried the spicy pork, bulgogi, and chicken tofu bites. The spicy pork was my favorite by far and the tofu was delicious. However, I didn't think it was spicy at all. The bulgogi and chicken were good as well. But I would still recommend the spicy pork one if you are only getting one. It's also pretty filling and affordable! Tl;dr - fast service, delicious and filling tofu bites! Would recommend the spicy pork tofu bite. read more
YUM, such good kimbap! Whenever I need a grab-and-go meal, I always think of kimbap first. Thankfully Rice Kitchen exists in the Soho area, where I can stop in to get a quick, affordable, fast-casual lunch on a busy shopping/errand-running day. Because I was on a time crunch this weekend, I ordered online for pickup so that my food would be ready as soon as I arrived. Not only was it an easy meal but also DELICIOUS! The ingredients are so fresh and just so easy to scarf down. I tried the bulgogi kimbap ($12.50), k chicken kimbap ($12.50), and the tofu bite set ($12). I'm a fan of them all. Between 2 people, this was more than enough food - the tofu bites are quite sizable! Also love that there's the convenience of an outdoor shed to enjoy my quick meal. read more
4 years ago
I absolutely adore this place. Quick comfort meals that can be enjoyed in their outdoor seating area or on the go. The spicy pork bulgogi kimbap was finely packed with the various vegetables and meats. Rice Kitchen has very reasonable prices and you will be sure to enjoy your meal! I will note that there is no indoor seating, so plan accordingly. read more
Cute spot for takeout kimbap and rice filled tofu pouch (inari) in SoHo! The space is very small with only outdoor seating. Because the weather was so nice, my friend and I took our order to the west side highway to eat by the water which was perfect. We ordered two kimbap rolls (bulgogi and pork) and two types of rice filled tofu pouches (black sesame tuna and K chicken). I liked the tofu pouches better than the kimbap because the kimbap was a bit on the dry side (the protein was a bit dry). The tofu pouch helped give the rice and protein a bit of moisture which was much better. I liked the k chicken tofu pouch better than the black sesame tuna one. The tuna tasted a bit like Chicken of the Sea tuna with some mayo mixed with ground black sesame seeds. The k chicken was very flavorful and delicious. read more
Finally found my favorite kimbap in the city! My friend and I were looking for a place with outdoor seating to have a quick lunch in SoHo, and Rice Kitchen was the perfect choice. Their outdoor seating setup if quite small: 2 two-person tables with no heaters, but it's covered so good enough for a quick meal. I ordered the spicy pork kimbap, and my friend ordered the bulgogi bibimbap. I'm a big fan of kimbap but have to have a side dipping sauce typically because they're not flavorful enough. That was not the case here, the meat and radish both had strong flavors and made the dish amazing as is. I also appreciated the filling to rice ratio, lots of filling and just enough rice to surround it. Spicy pork is not super spicy, but has a nice and sweet gochujang marinade. The bulgogi bibimbap set came with miso soup, bibimbap sauce, and a little bit of kimchi on the side. The bulgogi is also a great protein choice, with a sweet and savory marinade and no grainy texture at all. The portion size is quite big, my friend didn't end up finishing all the rice. I will definitely be back to try the tofu bites next time! read more
loooove the kimbap here - would recommend over the tofu bites! food: got the pork kimbap and four flavors of the tofu pockets - i personally think the kimbap is amazing, there are so many flavors and the texture is great! the tofu pockets were too sweet for my taste read more
4 years ago
I ordered a bulgogi rice bowl and to be honest, it was just "meh". I was going through the reviews before I went here and since it had 5 stars I had high expectations for this spot. It's a tight, cute space inside, and that's about it for the ambiance. The food came out relatively quick (~10 minutes) and it looked good (as you can see in my photo). The bulgogi was underwhelming and just tasted like bulgogi that was barely seasoned. Some of my greens were actually old and yellow.......not acceptable. The good thing about this bowl was that it filled me up. If you're looking for a simple & underwhelming rice bowl, this is the spot. I wouldn't go back and try something else. The guy that took my order was nice. read more
Solid quick and cheap-ish lunch spot. The bites were okay, stick to the bowls. Spicy pork bowl was quite good, but was missing some kimchi add-ins. The egg crepe was pretty interesting, but overall just needed some more spice from kimchi and more gochujang. read more
2 years ago
The kimbap and rice bowls are hearty and filling, and while the Korean sauces are a bit generous, they add great flavor. The service is efficient and the staff is friendly. They offer an outdoor dining area, making it a perfect spot for a quick and enjoyable meal. read more
4 years ago
Decent place for a Korean spin on inari sushi. It's a bit pricey for what you get in terms of portion size (it's certainly not a full meal unless you order 5-6+), but it was flavorful and you're paying for the novelty. 4/5 food: small bites, but packed with flavor. I did the tofu bite set, which is 4 for $10. You get to select what you like from the menu. I had the bulgogi, k chicken, egg, and mushroom. Wasn't personally a fan of the egg as it was more bland than I would've liked. Mushroom was fine, but the proteins were great. *Note: don't expect to dine in. There's 0 space indoors and, if you're lucky, there's 2-3 small tables outside. Recommended if you're looking for a quick snack to eat on the go. read more
This place deserves claps and 5 stars. I feel like this is the best kimbap I've had in Manhattan and in US. The restaurant does not have dine in space, so it is only for to go. I've only had spicy pork kimbap and it was very moist overall. I recommend this place if you are in Soho area, for simple food option/Korean. read more
Pretty good spot for picking lunch up! Rice Kitchen is straightforward, simple, and compact - no seating, just takeout. I got the kimbap with bulgogi. It comes in a small box with about ten pieces. When I ordered, they said it'd be a 25-minute wait, which was fine. The food was pretty good, the bulgogi had a decent amount of flavor, and the price-quantity proportion is right, though I do wish the meat amount was more. Overall, I wouldn't return, as the food didn't blow me away, per se, but it was nice to try the once and get something Korean-inspired for lunch! read more
3 years ago
$15 for k chicken kimbap including tax and tip. Elegantly packaged. Some of the most perfect kimbap I've ever eaten great for takeout and ready in 5 minutes read more
2 years ago
Delicious Traditional Korean Bites. Perfect place for lunch or take outs. Friendly service. read more
Pretty average but for the price most people wouldnt be disappointed. Its not somewhere i would visit more than once a month -- if you're gonna spend some money on lunch, increasing your budget slightly would make a noticeable difference My order: bulgogi kimbap + kimchi aioli rice bowl w spicy pork Kimbap: its $12.5 (which is slightly intimidating) but their kimbaps are the biggest ive seen and are actually reasonably filling -- a solid surprisingly flavorful appetizer Rice bowl: $14 for one protein, pretty creamy and a well rounded lunch (carbs, protein, veggies). Its something i would recommend to people who want something reasonably filling at a fairly affordable price Atmosphere: outdoor seating only, good enough for a shaded afternoon meal. Not particularly clean though read more
Although there is no where to sit down, I'd definitely recommend giving this spot a try if you're in the area! There are proteins that you can select from to include in what you want whether it be a rice bowl, kimbap, or in tofu skin. I'm a little biased because I love tuna so I really enjoyed the black sesame tuna in tofu skin! The rice bowl was also pretty good as they added vegetables in there too. They are a good portion size too! read more
3 years ago
A to-go spot for Korean food. I got a couple different tofu bites to try out. They had different filling options, I chose mushroom and egg. Price was very fair, and the people were friendly and fast! read more
4 years ago
So yes here I am with my stories because that's what it is I visited this place my first time 8/13/22 I wasn't too excited because I was like hey whatever listen I had the mushroom tofu bite and I mean the first time the first bite I fell in love so many amazing splashes the moist of the entire bite was too die for it was beyond delicious and it's a vegan option I got a box of 4 to go .... Everyday I crave this guys everyday please try it and now I am back relaxed and it was the same taste fresh delicious and yummy thanks so much the host remembered me which was phenomenal I was so happy because it shows the care they have for their customers and restaurant and I had my same mushroom tofu bites love it read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Really cute place with yummy food. Pretty busy during lunch hour during the week so maybe expect a wait if you are coming then. Bulgogi Kimbap is really good and I love the Yuka Mint Ade. Everything seems fairly fresh.Definitely come check it out!! read more
Really enjoyed my lunch here. Wanted something affordable and not too heavy. I've been looking for the tofu skin pouches. Stuffed with rice and a protein, was all I need. I'd come back for the kimpap and bowls next time. read more
5 years ago
I literally think about this kimbap constantly. It's so yummy, easy to grab for lunch - and the perfect portion The spicy pork is so good that I keep ordering it and haven't had a chance yet to try other flavors! I need to try them all eventually.... read more
5 years ago
Great food for on-the-go! Love the idea of using the fried tofu pouches to contain all the yummy goodness. I liked the bulgogi and the mushroom the best. I ate one there in their cute outdoor seating area and took the rest home. They held up and tasted just as good a few hours later. Highly recommend trying info you're in the area read more
I've always shied away from trying Inari sushi, but now I understand the hype ! The tofu skin on inari is very thin, and just functions as a shell for the yummy goodness stuffed inside! I stopped by and was somewhat indecisive with my order since there were also kimbap and rice bowls. I decided to try the inari since they looked amazing. I ordered the 4 for $12 box, since they looked pretty small. 4 was exactly the right amount to fill me to satiety. I sat in their outdoor dining area, bit into the bulgogi one and LOVED IT. There was so much flavor packed into that pocket with rice. All the meat toppings were marinated perfectly, so that the flavor carries all the way through the rice. My favorites were the bulgogi and the spicy pork, although the mushroom and chicken were also good. Definitely a great spot for a healthy, nourishing Korean meal! read more
tofu bites (mushroom, spicy pork, bulgogi, and k chicken): the flavors were soo soo good. each bite was filled with so much flavor from the meat, the wrapping, and the tofu pouch, DELICIOUS $11 for 4! kimbap (bulgogi): very flavorful and had a LOT of filling. other kimbap places would give a lot of rice but i felt that they gave a good amount that it was not overpowering! $13.50 yuja (citron) mint aide: very refreshing but it was kind of warm :/ but complemented well with the food $4 Overall the food was good and a good quick lunch spot. There's only outdoor seating though so might not be ideal for the winter time. The prices are slightly pricey but I would go here again for the tofu bites!!! read more
Super catering proprietor, Lee was engaging and friendly. Since it was my first time he suggested the mix meats in a style of choice and mine were the stuffed tofu skin- Inarizushi . I opted for 2 Korean fr chicken, one pork and one bulgogi. I'd have to say my fave was the pork and the mild but well seasoned meat melded with the cooled rice and dressing. The bulgogi was not as fatty as I'd preferred. And the K chicken Inaria were definitely distinctive in the heavily sweet tang and Mayo dressed so unique to Korean fried chicken. Very cute, affordable eats in an innovative fusion style that we need more of. I'd prefer if the rice was warmer or even hot. read more
This place is sooo yummy but prices are quite high so i have very mixed feelings. The kimbab is hands down my favorite in manhattan We got: - egg kimbab 10/10: best egg kimbab ever!! The egg was so delicious and moist - bulgogi kimbab 7/10: a bit of a letdown from the egg.. the bulgogi was a little dry - spicy pork yubu 9/10: this was very good as well and i'd be interested in getting this as kimbab next time too. - kchicken yubu 8/10: was a little confused about this as yubu/kimbab but the flavors were good. Although the yubu is quite large im not sure it's really worth it over kimbab, i'd probably stick to the kimbab unless you're interested in what yubu chobab is like read more
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