We were lucky and stumbled on this place. Gluten free, wonderfully flavorful, non-standard fare, legitimately Japanese, superior staff, great prices... Pinch me I'm dreaming!! We'll definitely return!! read more

Cool sushi spot a few blocks from the beach. Some of the menu items have a California twist to them. We shared a sashimi boat and were disappointed in the size of the sashimi. They give you super thin slices of fish. Not even close to your moneys worth. Other items were appropriately portioned out. Really liked the miso cod and the hamachi collar. Would eat here again, but I'll definitely skip the sashimi and nigiri next time. read more

The food was amazing! Both the vegan options and the fish. They have so many allergen friendly options but it doesn't stop it from being amazing food. The service was great and included hot chamomile tea at the end of our meal. read more

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RICE is healthy, fresh, accommodating and has great fish and drink options. If you were to consult a gluten free friend, they'd likely give RICE 5 STARS. What an amazing way to give GF peeps access to some of everyone's favorite sushi "go tos". I've been here twice for my GF bestie because she loves it SO much. While I personally like the yellowtail jalapeño sashimi & the cucumber salad the most, I also was unable to try some of the menu due to my soy & shellfish allergies. My friend Steph LOVED the access to GF tempura but opted into some fried lobster cut roll she was literally salivating over. The saki cucumber drink was a little sweet for me but also great as we went on a super hot day. We sat outside on the street and enjoyed the sunshine. Service was great and they're super helpful and on it when it comes to any special requests. read more

Rice - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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I'm a big ramen fan. I love everything about it, the process, the broth, the delicious flavorful meat. That's why I picked this lace to try, and I truly wish I could give this place 5 stars, but the ramen was missing that umami you look for in deep flavorful broths. I didn't have enough stomach space for sushi, but I'm hoping that when I come back to try that part of the menu, I'm blown away. As for service, it was very good and prompt. The food order was taken quickly and the food was served just as fast. Definately earned 4 stars for the service and ambiance. The ambiance was nice, with several indoor tables and some seating outside. read more

Rice - Green tea - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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My favorite place to go for sushi. They have regular and vegan sushi and a delicious kabocha pumpkin dish you cannot find anywhere else. My teenage daughter loves their ramen. The staff are always very attentive and friendly. Both locations are equally fantastic. read more

Rice - Crunchy Dynamite Roll (vegan), Kabocha pumpkin and Edamame. - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Warm and friendly service on a Tuesday evening around 7, parking per use is terrible but no one else was at the restaurant. The restaurant itself is tiny and cute. Food was 10/10! Portobello mushroom fries - eat while hot, the sauce is awesome Miso cod was so tender Crispy rice was perfectly crispy- recommend the sampler The Seafood roll Was so good! Eel role a close second. The baked cheesecake and coco banana tart were a sweet way to end dinner. read more

We decided to try the sample prix fixe course for $35 in celebration for a friend's bday lunch. Chose the corn soup (brought back memories in Japan), really delicious, fresh garlic albacore and you could choose a roll. I had the lobster roll which was delicious, cooked just right without it being dry or overcooked. The passion fruit mochi had good flavor. I'd like to go again and try the other goodies! Service was great, attentive and kind. You could choose to sit inside or out. また来ます。 read more

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Food - The food was amazing the cucumber salad was everything. Service - We did not have a reservation but when we walked up we were seated quickly. We sat outside since it was a nice day. Overall this place and a hidden gem and I would recommend people to try it out. read more

Rice - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

We've been here twice in two weeks! The service is consistently great. The ambience reminds me of restaurants in Tokyo- a small space used well. It's lively and welcoming. The food is amazing! It's so hard to find good gluten free Asian food so this place is a gem! Over the years, we have been here a several times and everything is good. We recommend trying: tempura (bc you can't get gluten free tempura in many places) shishito peppers, Brussel sprouts, anything with crispy kale, garlic edamame, garlic toro kale (something like that), any of the sushi items, and the crispy sushi, too. My husband also likes their yellowtail collar. To drink, I like the sake cocktails, but I actually love their yuzu maple hot ginger non alcoholic beverage! I'm usually so stuffed that I don't have room for dessert but their coconut and mango mochi ice cream is nice if you want a taste of sweetness. We also came for an early birthday celebration for me and they made it so special. We will definitely be back soon! read more

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My husband loved the saki. He mentioned it's one of the best he's tried. In terms of food the vegan sushi roll was great & the spicy ramen. My friends who do eat meat mentioned their fish dishes being delicious as well. read more

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the beer selection is very poor. they only offer one regular beer. the service was not good. we ordered tempura and they gave us a soggy fried dish. the lobster roll was almost inedible. we will never return read more

Really loved our experience here. What a sweet little sushi restaurant. Such high quality food - and the fact that EVERYTHING is gluten free? Made my heart soar. It has been actual ages since I had vegetable tempura. I was so thoroughly happy. The service was delightful and helpful for our first time. They had great recommendations. And this place is so nice and quaint - feels like a perfect seaside dinner. I highly recommend for your next date night. read more

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Fresh fish, flawless crispy rice, and a solid sushi spot in MB! We came to Rice in Manhattan Beach after making a reservation on Yelp and had such a great experience! The fish was incredibly fresh -- you can really taste the quality. We started with the sashimi boat, which was beautifully presented and delicious. The crispy rice was a highlight -- we got two orders, and the avocado one in particular was amazing! The rice was perfectly crisp with no chewy or sticky bits -- seriously some of the best crispy rice I've had. We also ordered the eel roll, rainbow roll, and their shrimp roll -- all were well constructed, flavorful, and satisfying. The salmon and tuna sashimi were buttery, fresh, and definitely worth ordering again. The only downside for us was the dessert -- they're all vegan, and while we appreciated the effort, we probably would've skipped it. One small suggestion: for a table of four, they should provide more ginger and wasabi. We only had one small tray, and it wasn't quite enough. Other than that, everything was fantastic. Great service, fresh fish, and a cozy, clean atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back! read more

I do not recommend this place at all. The only thing I can appreciate is that they are a gluten free restaurant and ever have gluten free beer on the menu that was cool. I was not happy with any of the sushi the taste was honestly terrible. I keep getting a bad taste in my mouth...something tells me it's all the deep frying they do to their rolls. The fish didn't taste fresh. I wanted to love this place so much and drove 45 min to get to it but was not happy at all. I wouldn't think you'd need gluten to make sushi taste good. I even asked the chef what he recommends and got one of the rolls that he did recommend and wasn't happy with the taste of that one either. The taste was one thing the second thing is the price the picture of the sushi sampler (8 pieces) costed $59 and was under "today's special" how is that a special ? I expected way more sushi for that price I feel that I have been robbed since the menus doesn't specify that it is only 8 pieces. I sat outside and seating was nice and peaceful outside but waitress seemed upset that I wanted to sit outside she brought up the fact that we wanted to sit outside three times. I don't know why it was such a big deal for her but she was cold and didn't want to come outside to us I guess . I will not be going back or recommending this place to anyone. read more

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Be my Valentine Vegan :) I've always been curious to try out Rice Manhattan Beach which is a restaurant that specializes in gluten free, vegan and vegetarian dishes. This year Valentine's Day happened to coincide with Ash Wednesday which meant I wasn't eating any meat. Rice Manhattan Beach made for the perfect Valentine's Day dinner/Ash Wednesday non-meat eating day with it's vegan offerings. For Valentine's Day; the restaurant wasn't offering their regular menu but instead was offering a Valentine's Day special. For that evening, Rice had two six course offerings; a Ocean offering ($88) and a Garden offering ($78). Both offerings were very similar. The Ocean highlighted seafood dishes while The Garden featured vegan dishes. I chose to get the Garden which started off with an Amuse of Fresh Vegetables with Tomato Miso. It was beautifully plated with cute heart shaped radishes. It was nice, light starter. After the Amuse; the first dish consisted of Rice's Eight Diamonds. The Eight Diamonds were Sesame Tofu, Soy Butter Corn, Grape Tofu, Edamame, Garlic Cucumber, Lotus Root, Sesame Kale and Kimuch Tomato. I really liked the Eight Diamonds. Each of the eight offerings had a different flavor profile and texture. My favorites were the Soy Butter Corn and the Garlic Cucumber. The Soy Butter Corn had a nice crunchy texture and wonderful buttery taste. The Garlic Cucumber was perfectly savory, tangy, and garlicky. Second dish of the night consisted of Crispy Rice and Kaboucha Croquette. This second dish was definitely one of my favorites of the night. This dish had a trio of melt in your mouth items; a Crispy Rice Spicy Tofu, a Crispy Rice Garlic Sweet Potato and a Kaboucha Croquette. All three were wonderfully crisp and each one was golden deep-fried, savory delight. Third dish was a Vegan Miso Cod. The Vegan cod was placed on top of a grilled layer potato with yuzu miso. Rice's yuzu miso definitely hit at the right salty umami flavor that paired well with the vegan cod. Fourth dish was their Truffle Miso Soup. Simple yet quite savory; it made for a good dish right after the Vegan Miso Cod. The Truffle Miso Soup also had heart shaped carrots! It was such a cute touch. The main and last dish of the night consisted of their Sushi Roll Sampler. The Sushi Roll Sampler consisted of four sushi items; Sweet Dynamite, Green Garden, Dynamite and Buffalo Cauliflower. It's hard for me to choose which of the four was my favorite because they all were quite enjoyable. The Buffalo Cauliflower was a surprise as I'm not a big fan of Buffalo flavors but I ended up really liking this. The buffalo flavoring had just the right spice that perfectly matched the cauliflower sushi. The Green Garden had an amazing truffle flavor. I also really liked both the Dynamite and Sweet Dynamite. It was great take on a savory and sweet mix of sushi. Last not least for dessert; we got the Green Tea Cake. I really enjoyed the flavor profiles of this cake. It had vibrant grassy notes along with a sweet nuttiness. Aside from the amazing food; I was also impressed with the effort that Rice Manhattan Beach put in for Valentine's night. There were pretty red napkins table along with cute lighting for each table. It was a lovely setting. I really enjoyed Valentine's Day dinner at Rice Manhattan Beach. Healthy, delicious meals + happy hearts! read more

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Poorly run place. We had reservations at 6:30 and didn't get service to order food until 7pm despite trying to flag the waitress down twice. The table behind us who sat after us left (after getting their order and finishing their food) before my food arrived, and when my food finally came out, it was poorly assembled in this picture. What is up with that sad avocado? With 3 wait staff, 9 indoor tables (2 empty) and 3 outdoor tables, there should be more efficiency and attention paid to the patrons. Instead, we had delayed service, with more attention being paid to the tables in front and behind us. There's clearly two women who are waiting tables with one guy who does the greeting and then disappears. There clearly needs to be a floater during busy times to ensure adequate service where customers are not wasting their time trying to flag someone down to order. They also gave us the check without giving us a dessert menu (probably because my patience was wearing thin at this point and it was clear through my lack of enthusiasm), but there should still be a standard operating process that is followed no matter the circumstance. read more

Rice - Sweet dragon roll - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

the prices make this more of a special occasion kind of place, especially when rolls aren't super filling, but the quality of the food and kindness of the servers make the trip worth it! as a vegetarian, sushi is usually never very exciting for me. as someone with celiac, i often can't eat any of these foods when out at restaurants. here, everything is gf and there are some really interesting, yummy vegetarian options. been here maybe ten times already? i particularly love the chili cucumber appetizer, brussel sprouts appetizer, green garden roll, buffalo cauliflower roll, and the mochi. the cocktails are always so yummy too parking is often a pain, but that's just a manhattan beach problem ‍ wish the city would invest in a shuttle or something... read more

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Food was fresh and satisfying. Service was friendly. Ambiance was quaint and intimate. read more

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Honestly, wow...just wow! I discovered this restaurant based on a recommendation by my health provider and it's safe to say this is an instant favorite! My boyfriend (vegan) and I (non-vegan) have been on the search for a restaurant that serves GOOD vegan sushi & this place is exactly that! I ordered the dine-in lunch special which came with an appetizer and my choice of a ramen bowl. I ended up choosing the crispy rice with spicy tuna (10/10) and the California Miso Ramen. The ramen came LOADED with veggies, a generous serving of avocado, and delicious crab meat! Overall (9/10) - the only thing that would have made this better is a little spice kick, but that's just my personal preference). My boyfriend ordered two vegan sushi rolls, but he still can't stop raving about the Dynamite (Vegan) Roll! He said it was filling, had the right about of spice, and he said it's the best he's tasted since going vegan years ago! Getting vegan sushi right, is such a difficult ordeal but not for 'Rice'! Lastly, their service is just as good as their food! I can't remember how to spell his name, but our server was the only one working the floor on 12/22 around 2pm. He was kind, attentive, and even gave us a little cup of tea at the end of our meal. I can't say enough about this place, go try it! read more

Rice - Miso Soup, (Vegan roll), Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Staff is very nice! And the mochi is really tasty, with a good variety of flavors. Sushi was okay, but that's my own personal preference, not the quality of the food. I'm more used to my sushi with seaweed and white rice. read more

Our server was very kind and helpful. Was busy but still had quick and good service. The food was super yummy and is completely gluten free with good vegetarian/vegan options--was our second time there and loved the buffalo cauliflower rolls. Great place for a birthday dinner read more

Rice - Dessert - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Delicious food and we appreciate the vegan options for our vegan/vegetarian friends! Came with a group of 5 on a Sunday. Lots of parking around this area but it can also get pretty busy since it's near the beach. The interior is really cute. It's not a huge restaurant. Service is friendly and welcoming. We ordered the corn soup to start and it was warming and delicious. The we tried their signature crispy rice sampler with different raw fish toppings and we also got the hamachi kama which was nicely sized, perfectly cooked and seasoned. Everything we ate here was so tasty and a great spot to connect and catch up with friends. read more

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Literally the best sushi spot ever. And if you have a gluten allergy, you can rest easy knowing EVERYTHING is completely gluten free

Great service, good sushi and the Brussels sprouts were the best I've ever had! Decent priced lunch special too. Three courses finished off with Mochi. read more

Rice - Rising Sun Roll - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Rice is just nice. The place is centrally located and offers solid service. The outdoor seating is a bit crammed but a nice option. Sushi just wasn't my fav. They have a fair amount of vegan options but most of them are fried. Odd given the healthy vibe they are going for. I simply wasn't a fan. I did love that they use brown rice and the miso and corn soup were very good. Yelpie vegans- feel free to message me with better suggestions for the next time. read more

Service is amazing. I'm vegan and so thankful for the vegan options at Rice! My fave items are the Green Goddess roll and the truffle avocado rice cakes appetizer. SO DAMN GOOD. I love the complimentary shot of chamomile tea at the end of our meal to refresh our palette! read more

Such amazing sushi! They have such delicious vegan options. Everything tasted so fresh. Really loved the crispy rice. I can't wait to go back. The service was great. It's a small whole in the wall, but very intimate and classy. read more

The service was amazing. The food was incredible and people were so nice. Not to packed food came in 5-10 minutes. Definitely recommend this place for people who like sushi. Overall I loved this place and will definitely come back again. read more

Great little spot right by Manhattan Beach's shore. Had 3 different vegan rolls; Yellow submarine roll with a delicious smashed Japanese pumpkin, Crunchy Dynamite Roll with spicy tofu and avocado that almost seemed like an oyster shooter of a different kind, and then the Sweet Dragon Roll with a sweet bean curd and avocado. All the vegan options were very welcome along with the great hospitality, where we were promptly seated and were never wont for service and any wait was pleasantly scored by serene music. read more

Rice - Crunchy Dynamite Roll - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Everything we ordered was amazing! It's so hard finding places that have more than a few gluten-free options, and this place is 100% gluten-free! I couldn't be happier! Service was impeccable, and we loved the cozy ambiance of the restaurant. We came wait to return! read more

Rice - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

This is a little hidden gem in Manhattan, loved the cozy ambiance and it was packed within ten minutes of opening. The rolls were palatable and tons of flavor fresh and loooved that they served mulled wine during the cold season and the only place that carries it! I do wish they had real fresh wasabi, but overall I loved this spot and will be back! Cheers! read more

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Yummy, fresh and healthy! Good mix of vegan and seafood to give everyone choices. Great location to stroll before or after meal.

The food and ambience was amazing. I ordered brussel sprouts and the mushroom miso ramen (vegan). Wonderful service, until the shift changed and there was a different server... She asked me if I needed to go boxes for my food and I said no thank you, then she continued to clean off my table, first of all I was not done eating. And she gave me the bill without even asking. I think that's very unprofessional, rude snd discriminatory and I felt rushed out of dining in when I was never done. The beginning experience was great until the night shift. Please be kind to others and ask without assuming! read more

Rice is a sushi place in Manhattan Beach that serves brown rice and vegan sushi. I liked the fact that it used brown rice in its sushi and picked this place for a casual weeknight dinner while my brother was visiting. My husband made a reservation for 6 pm on a Monday night but saw that we didn't really need one when we came in; there weren't a lot of people eating there when we arrived. They have street parking available nearby which is easy to get. The restaurant is medium sized with a casual ambiance. Service was efficient. The food here was okay but nothing amazing. It would be good for a casual place to eat if you're in Manhattan Beach but I wouldn't go out of the way to eat here. read more

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I love this spot as gluten friendly. For lunch they have specials of $33-35. For ramen special you get full size ramen w free appetizer. We got the shrimp miso one and they were accommodating to put the sauce on the side. The green goddess roll is my favorite but I also love the cod. I had the sashimi platter more than enough for one person and the vegan crispy rice sampler which was incredible! Service was so pleasant too has 2 outdoor tables and primarily indoor seating read more

Rice - Chef Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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I'd been seeing Rice pop up on Yelp every time I'd search for vegan food or specifically vegan sushi and I'd been meaning to stop by whenever I was in the Manhattan Beach area (which is rare as of late). However, today I was craving some ramen and sushi and because Rice has both, my buddy and I decided to stop in. It is a nice looking little spot a couple of blocks from the beach. We were greeted by what turned out to be the host, the busboy and our waiter (so many hats). We'd made it just in time for the lunch special. Shortly after placing our order my Arnold Palmer came out and unfortunately, it lacked taste. Upon receiving our food, we began eating and to my surprise and disappointment, every item I ordered lacked flavor and was borderline bland. I thought it was me, so I asked my buddy how his was and he had the same thing to say! Now don't get me wrong, the presentation of every plate was spot on! However, when I go out to eat, I'm there for the overall experience including the most important parts: 1) taste 2) presentation 3) price (value). Unfortunately, Rice only hit one today - presentation I hope this was an isolated occurrence and other customers had amazing experiences! Our total was roughly $95 for two people who ordered lunch specials, one roll and two Arnold Palmers ($8 each btw). For that amount, I'd expect some pretty amazing food...again, unfortunately, it was not. I'm being generous with a three star, but I plan on returning and giving a second chance for redemption lol. Like I said, who knows, it could have been just our food! Oh, well, maybe our neighbors to my right as well! - Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna (2 out of 5) - Vegan Lobster Dynamite Roll (2 out of 5) - Crispy Rice Spicy Tofu (2 out of 5) - Vegan Crunch Ramen (2 out of 5) - Lobster Miso Ramen (not pictured) (3 out of 5) - Arnold Palmer (1 out of 5) read more

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My husband wanted to try this place because it is all gluten free, and i noticed they had a nice big selection of fish on crispy rice so i was excited. We ordered the crispy rice sampler and i had the asg roll (i think, it was the albacore and garlic one) and my husband had the citrus salmon roll. The crispy rice sampler (yellowtail, tuna, & salmon) was DELICIOUS! Hot rice and cold fresh fish. It was also spicy and had a good kick to it but that only enhanced the flavor. My husband only liked the tuna (he thinks yellowtail tastes fishy anyway but usually he loves salmon but i agreed that it tasted fishy to me too) but i happily ate the whole thing and part of his :) I enjoyed my roll for the most part but i didnt note any garlic sauce on it. And brown rice is not to my taste because of the texture so the roll wasn't as amazing to me, but to someone who loves brown rice i'm sure it would be!! The garlic chili edamame was cooked perfectly and had a subtle flavor. My husband's roll was filled with basil (its the shiso roll part) and that was such an overwhelming and strong flavor that i personally did not care for it at all. He ate it but i think overall we felt like the flavors were not bold. The restaurant itself is very intimate with dim lighting. It is romantic. The service was attentive and nice. I do think it is a bit overpriced but i'm sure location and the fact that it strives to be 100% organic has something to do with the prices. I would come back to try their other cooked entrees like the crispy shrimp and miso cod and the sampler again, of course! And i recommend to anyone in the area. read more

Rice - Crispy Rice Sampler - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Fantastic food, excellent service, and such a clean and efficiently run restaurant. This restaurant is 100% gluten free, but even if you don't have an allergy or are not following a gluten free diet, you'll love the food. They also only use brown rice for sushi and other dishes. But I did not find myself missing white rice at all. They are very accommodating to kids, and provided kid chopsticks that are easier to use. People who work here are happy, smiling, attentive, and that contributes to a great vibe on top of the fantastic selection they have for both cold and hot foods. There is a great selection of sushi, sashimi and rolls. Everything is fresh. Their hot foods are innovative and delicious. Their ramen selection is phenomenal and if you're a seafood lover, you'll enjoy their lobster, rock shrimp, or crab ramen. Highly recommend for a casual weeknight dinner or weekend date night. It's great for all occasions! read more

A friend of mine took me to lunch here today. The food was AMAZING! I am vegan and there was so much to choose from. The waiter was so friendly and helpful. That is always a plus. I loved the setting and lighting of the restaurant also. I will be back often!! I can't say enough about how good the food was!! Also, fair pricing which is also a plus! read more