We are a huge fan of supporting local small businesses but STAY FAR AWAY from this one We tried it on a limb since we had visiting guests who are vegan the food gave us the worst food poisoning. On top of that, when we called to report it we were placed on hold and they never picked back up. There are much higher quality sushi restaurants and if you're in need of vegan or alternative sushi options, PLANTA Cocina or Erewhon are much safer, better tasting choices. read more

Gluten-free and delicious! The food was fantastic quality and so tasty that a crew of the items were ordered again. Parking is a nightmare but the cocktails, customer service, and food make you feel like you still made the right choice. read more

We absolutely love this place-it's a go-to in South Bay Area. The service is great - orders come out relatively quickly and hot, wait staff always attentive with new orders, water, etc. And they are very accommodating- we've come through close to closing time a couple times and they're never over-aggressive as some restaurants might be, never kick us out. Ambiance is on point also - perfect for a date night. And the food is awesome, really great sushi with inventive kinds of options on the menu. Our favorites are the lobster roll, shrimp tempura and crispy rice. Would highly recommend! read more

Rice - Valentine's Day dessert - gf & vegan mochi cake - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

After revisiting the place and trying out most of the vegan dishes, my verdict is that the vegan rolls are a hit or miss for some as a certain pallet is required- to simply put it, you have to have an affinity to brown rice and light seasoned cooking. Lol I'm a firm believer that sushi made with brown rice is all together a different experience and while my food was good, I did miss my white rice, even though my stomach thank yous. Haha My first time I stuck with the crowd favorites, Yellow Brick Road (4/5)and Crunchy Dynamite Roll(3.5/5)- rating lowered because I'm not a fan of straight up sriracha... on "sushi" of all dishes. The bf and I also decided test our luck and ordered the Vegan Spicy Miso ramen (4.5/5) and the vegan Dynamite hand roll to share as well. In addition, The bf ordered a spider roll (nonvegan). Over all, the food was delicious despite the higher price which warranted a 2nd visit for our little celebratory dinner date. Fast forward a few months later, here we are, back to this quaint small quarters mini bar with less than 8 tables of a set up for a restaurant. We were greeted once more with familiar faces. This time, we ordered the Portabello mushrooms to start. We were a fan of the texture and light battering, but it completely lacked seasoning, unfortunately the aioli didn't add much depth or flavor either. (3/5) For myself: I got the Crunchy Dynamite (I forgot we've already tried it-3.5), the Green Garden (4/5), and the Purple Evolution (4.5/5]. The Bf: He ordered the chef's sashimi special (5/5), dragon roll(5/5), and big wave (4/5)the bf loved all his food. We ended the feast with corn soup (5/5) which I didn't know I needed in my life until I tried it. We both decided would go back just for this soup Haha So after having tried the majority of the spruced up vegan options, while I appreciate their approach to healthy Japanese cuisine, various dietary adherences and selections, the flavors for most of the dishes do not wow me enough, personally speaking. I'm used to bold flavors and unfortunately, the seasoning style is very subdued... and let's not even talk about portions. I've never in my life, ordered appetizers, 3 sushi rolls, and soup at the end for myself... and for that $$ too XD But I think such a place is needed for the various types of consumers and patrons/ locals to the neighborhood if you catch my drift. Always will be a fan of vegan food options especially if there's chef driven menu with creativity. read more

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The ambiance was pleasant with jazz covers playing and dim lighting. The service was professional and not distracting. The food is excellent, with very original and high quality dishes. read more

Rice - Lobster roll, delicate yet complex. Worth getting multiple times. - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Came here for mother's day today. What an incredible restaurant. Great ambience, wonderful music, friendly Japanese staff. The Sushi is authentic, super duper fresh, and is the best tasting sushi I've had outside of Japan. To top it all off, they gave my mom a rose, and a photo they took of us all framed to take home. They are gluten free and organic and are well worth the visit if you like some of the most unique and best tasting sushi around! read more

A good place for dinner while I wait for the traffic to die down to go home. Parking is easy on weeknight. Great for celiacs as everything is gluten-free. I had the kabocha squash per usual and a ramen bowl - rock shrimp this time. The shrimp was crisp for quite a while and somehow defied the sogginess that usually comes when a fried item is submerged in a liquid - not sure how they manage that but it was great. Like most Ramen, the end of the bowl tastes better than the beginning as the flavors meld. Still, the ramen and squash needed more flavor so I added Rayu chili sauce for a smoky kick. The patio is no longer available so I sat indoors which was a bit noisy but not bad. Overall a solid place for ramen in MB. read more

Rice is expensive but their food is delicious and high quality! I absolutely love their spicy tuna crispy rice and their tempura veggies. When I want to be full, I order the Americane ramen and love the large shrimp! The service is also wonderful! read more

Great vegan option sushi, great service and it was small but worth the walk.. recommend the crunchy dynamite roll and crunchy miso ramen. read more

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Best vegan sushi and I love the cozy atmosphere. Dim lighting perfect for date night. Service was amazing and everyone was so nice and accommodating. read more

Frickin all-time great restaurants. Where we go when we want to treat ourselves to something a little more special than usual. AMAZING vegan sushi options (and to clarify, they also have "regular" sushi options for the omnivores, and according to my partner they are equally fantastic). Like, to die for. The one that's called like the green goddess or whatever...oh my god. I dream of it. I have zero complaints whatsoever. It's cute both outside and inside, has great service, and has just like...the most incredible food, like I said, seriously, I don't even have the words. The sushi, the appetizers, the mochi, the drinks, everything. :) read more

My Vegan favorite!! Wow! This place is sooooooooooo gooooood!! Great clean,healthy and fresh food. Cute little spot, super clean, great service and amazing food. We tried the lunch special which was $22 and so worth it. The portions for that price were amazing. And the options were great. There is a 2 hour parking lot just up the street from The restaurant. Not very big. But it didn't take us long to find parking. read more

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We got the yellow submarine, vegan dynamite roll, crunchy vegan ramen, and the matcha cake slice. Ramen was decent but super duper oily and although it's ingredients are a bit interesting I'm not sure they go that well together. Both sushi rolls while interesting also were just ok. Nothing to write home about. The cake was bussin flavor wise it was great but it was also tiny for the price. read more

Awesome! Great food, attentive service, and treated us very special for our anniversary.

Cozy unassuming welcoming gem! A delightful Japanese food experience for Vegan and Vegetarians. While I was on a work trip to LA area my cousin took me for this beautiful delicious food experience and I'd be eternally grateful to her for this. We were a group of 3, we ordered tapa styles appetizers - crunchy tofu, vegan sushi (soy sheet instead of seaweed) with cauliflower, Shishisto peppers, crunch Miso ramen, crispy rice tofu, everything was YUMM. Now I want a similar place closer to home. Highly recommend to the local vegans enjoy!! read more

Enjoyed the ambiance and the sushi was delicious. Lots of options on the menu to chose from staff was friendly and accommodating as well!

This is a must go every time I am back in Los Angeles, particularly for this little celiac who misses Ramen. Their crispy rice is pretty good, rolls are good as well, but I would say I am typically here for the California Ramen, particularly because their noodles are oh-so-chewy and taste just like the Ramen noodles I miss before becoming gluten-free. I really wish that they would add tonkatsu Ramen though, as candidly miso is probably my least favorite of all the broth but hey, as celiac I will simply appreciate the fact that this is even available - thank you for existing and being delicious! And while I got takeout this time, it was good to see that they now have outdoor seating as well! read more

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I came here for a birthday dinner with three other friends on a Monday evening. One of our friends is gluten-free, so we were excited to see a place that was specifically for that dietary restriction. This is a nice location very close to the beautiful beach with amazing Japanese food. The four of us shared an order of garlic edamame and one of the kabocha pumpkin. Both were amazing but the kabocha was sooooo good. It was like the star of the entire dinner. My friend and I shared two orders of sushi: the dynamite roll (spicy tofu and avocado) and the rising sun (shrimp tempura and tuna on top). Really great flavors and I love that they use brown rice for a healthier twist. Our other friends got the cod and the salmon dish. The salmon came with this fried kale that was also a star of the dinner. It was marinated in some sort of sweet soy sauce and was so crispy and flavorful. I loved this place because it was so innovative, healthy, and gluten-free. The only thing was that I did feel it was a little pricy for the portion sizes, but the quality was there. I would definitely come back and I would love to try other options on the menu!! read more

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Had the yellowtail collar. It was fantastic, service was quick, staff were friendly, and lots of other interesting items to try next time.

So excited for gluten free ramen! It is amazing here and the fact that everything is gluten free makes it even better. The staff are friendly and the food is flavorful and just what I was looking for. Definitely recommend read more

This spot is super cute and cozy! There is seating inside the restaurant and outside as well. Service was amazing! Everyone was attentive and very kind! There are great options for vegans and I believe everything is gluten free! Their sushi is made with brown rice and everything is fresh and delicious! We had the Brussel sprouts, spicy tofu crispy rice, yellow submarine roll, and chocolate cake. Brussel sprouts: sooo delicious and garlicky! We loved these!! Will def order again! Spicy tofu crispy rice: it was good but not spicy at all, the tofu was also...interesting. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. My partner liked it though! So maybe give it a try! Yellow submarine Roll: delicious roll! Loved the sweetness from the pumpkin? And the flavors paired so well! Chocolate cake: EPIC! Get this for sure!!! We loved this spot and will definitely be back again to try some of the ramen! Parking can be tricky and sparse, but there are a ton of spots all around, it's just finding an empty one that's hard! read more

Rice - Brussels Sprouts - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Food is good lot less seating than there was pre COVID but that's ok things change. Bathroom was locked and my little one couldn't use it

We made a reservation to eat here on my birthday. The drive was going to be over an hour, and we left early. Traffic was making us late so when we called to see if we could move the reservation to a later time, the pleasant lady told us that it was no problem. Once seated we ordered our food: lotus chips, soft shelled crab, baked salmon rolls, veggie tempura, and a chef sashimi plate. Every dish was exceptional! The flavors were tasty. The freshness of the ingredients was excellent! I felt like I was in heaven. Being gluten intolerant, it is a little hard for me to eat at Japanese restaurants. We will definitely be back to enjoy more meals! While seating us a male waiter and I talked about how it was my and his daughter's birthday. After eating, the waitress brought me a beautiful dessert. The service was kind, generous, and deeply appreciated. Please go to this restaurant! read more

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The sashimi boat was tasty and had a nice variety; the presentation on a wooden boat was interesting. The sushi flight was also tasty. The flavor of the sushi was authentic and most notable is the use of brown rice instead of white. The spider roll was interesting and fairly good. The double dragon roll, on the other hand, had very stale onion toppings which disappointed the texture of the roll. I think it's important to note the healthy theme of this restaurant but the price of what you get should be considered before dining here. The service was very kind and attentive--which is very appreciated when things got busy with more traffic coming into the restaurant. The day ambiance was quaint and neat within the relatively intimate space. read more

This is a gem! Has a very traditional feel that caters to anybody. My girlfriend and I are vegan and one thing I used to love was sushi. She still enjoys the great veggie rolls, salads and appetizers etc., but I miss the soups, the rolls and the side dishes. Rice has done an incredible job of making flavorful VEGAN options to enjoy a sushi/Japanese dinner. I had an agedashi tofu dish, a couple rolls, a ramen and everything was 100% vegan and so delicious I was shocked! To clarify, they offer both vegan dishes and the regular sushi offerings. Great for dinner parties that have a split preference crowd. read more

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Good vegan sushi, everything else is better than average. We've eaten in and taken food out from Rice. Their vegan options are always yummy. Their sushi options range from average to good depending on the night. Because of this, we try to order mostly vegan when we order. A suggestion for the business is to add their daily specials to the online ordering too as for years we had no idea there were any. read more

I was attracted to their extensive vegan offering, but the vegan sushi rolls were not tasty. I had a high hope but come home with sadness. Tama Sushi at Huntington Beach offers way better vegan sushi. read more

The Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice tasted okay, and in hindsight, I don't think it's worth paying $16 for 4 tiny pieces of tuna on rice. The appetizers were actually more worth and filling. I enjoyed the taste of the Shishito peppers that were sautéed with tempura flakes and seasoned with shoyu koji sauce. The Kabocha Pumpkin was also good, and they actually gave a lot. However, it was a bit on the saltier side, so at least it balanced well with the crispy rice. However, my favorite was the Miso Cod. The fish was really moist and the koji miso sauce had just the right amount of savory flavor. One thing that really impresses me though is that everything in the menu is 100% gluten free! Also, a lot of items on the menu are vegan, including the ice cream desserts, which the green tea ice cream tasted pretty good. Service was great, and the food didn't take too long to arrive. While some of the items on the menu I tried were alright, this place is overall worth trying, especially for those wanting Japanese food but are intolerant to gluten. read more

As a plant-based sushi lover, this spot is a must try! The location, food, and service is always impeccable I look forward to more items being added for us plant based lovers read more

Love this place. Everything is gluten free, healthy and delicious!, excellent and super friendly service. Cannot wait to return, especially for the amazing Ramen. read more

Well what I can say.. the food is super weird tasting. Vegan crunch roll is mushy, very weird consistency. Their super popular vegan ramen tastes like hot bear with to of onion. Baked crab roll.. couldn't even finish it. Takes weird and not on a good way. Gave it a second chance ordered all different, still everything was bad. 3 stars for the server. She was super nice and helpful. Sure she had nothing to do with the terrible food. Wanted to like this place but it's impossible to read more

For authentic Japanese food in Manhattan Beach with healthy options such as vegan and gluten free, go get some RICE! Rice is a restaurant with a nearby 2 hour parking lot that has outdoor seating in a secluded area which actually is a makeshift patio that gives the ambience of a Japanese garden, but in actuality you are in the entrance way of a multi level building. The servers were fluent in Japanese and very friendly & helpful, especially since we needed 2 high chairs as well as heaters around us due to the cold & breezy night. The menu was accessible via a QR code and had a great selection to satisfy the vegan and food allergy type customers which helped to make the meal feel more inclusive rather than making those feel left out if a menu item was not appropriate to their dietary needs. It was a beautiful presentation with highlights being the crispy kale toro, garlic albacore, and baked salmon roll. The desserts were all very good, we had the chance to try all of them due to celebrating my cousin-in-law's birthday and were impressed that each dessert was considered vegan. The milk was substituted with coconut milk. The restrooms were clean and one per gender, and the key was available on a small table each clearly labeled for men and women. Overall, it was a delicious Japanese meal that left our tastebuds satisfied and was very much filling, but not too filling, it had just the right amount of RICE:) read more

Here's the truth: order everything but their raw fish and specials. Everything was straight up delicious EXCEPT for the "Toro" Kale and the "special" Dynamite Cod Crispy Rice. I thought it was weird that the waitress asked us twice if we would like to order anything from the specials. It must be where they put their put the things they have left over because they sure weren't fresh. I don't know what they served us in the Toro Kale, but it sure wasn't Toro. Toro should melt in your mouth. What I ate was some stringy fishy tasting fish. Don't let their picture deceive you, cause we got some uneven pieces and then just chopped up lumps of fish under all the kale. Onto the straight up delicious, I highly recommend the Purple Fantasy (vegan) and the Hamachi (Yellowtail) Collar. The Purple Fantasy was the best bang for the buck, while still being healthy and really unique. The Yellowtail Collar was succulent and cooked to perfection. Other runner ups include the Miso Cod, Spider Roll, brussel sprouts, agedashi tofu, and cauliflower. The following dishes were still good, but I probably wouldn't order again cause there are better things to order. The premium grilled salmon was three small and thinly sliced pieces of salmon. Although it looked good, it was not a good value. The Portobello mushrooms were also a pass for me, but if you really like fried foods, go for it. The slices of mushroom are huge and HOT, so be careful because you might just burn your tongue. Our party of 7 ordered two orders of everything and we were stuffed! read more

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A must-visit in Manhattan Beach! The entire menu is gluten-free, and there are several vegan options too. My favorites are the green roll and spicy salmon rice squares! read more

Not the freshest sushi by any means, but certainly not run of the mill either. We ordered a lunch special (kale orange salad, garlic albacore, the yellowtail roll, and passionfruit mochi for dessert) The salad was fresh. The albacore was my favorite part of the meal. It was sashimi version with the ponzu sauce and tasted fresher than the roll itself. The mochi was just one piece cut in two, but was a nice conclusion to the meal. We also got the rainbow roll, which was about as fresh as the yellowtail. I would say, needs improvement, but acceptable. Lastly, the spicy garlic edamame... was not very flavorful compared to the same dish that we have ordered at other place. Ambiance is nice.. not your typical sushi place with the chefs in plain view. Convenient location in downtown Manhattan if you live in the area. Parking is not so easy as it is definitely in the heart of downtown Manhattan. We had the manager as our server and he was nice. Certainly not extraordinary though. I also want to mention that they use Tamari instead of soy sauce, so it's gluten free and most importantly doesn't have sodium benzoate as a preservative. Also, they had a lot of vegan rolls. read more

Absolutely delicious! It was a little more intimate and high class than I expected, but the staff were very attentive and excited to have us regardless of our casual attire. The staff was friendly, and the food was delicious! I absolutely adored the spicy tofu and the mushroom fries in particular. read more

This place is definitely hidden but very easy to locate and parking wasn't a hassle. The place is small and very intimate. They offer sushi rolls from vegan to gluten free which is good to have healthier options. The rice is brown rice and organic so the rolls do taste a lot different. I will day this, they are pretty pricey for sushi rolls and while I've had better sushi the spider roll was pretty good. The sushi did taste fresh and while we only had 2 rolls I was tad bit disappointed that spider roll only came with 5 piece. Overall if you want something romantic and don't care what the price is on sushi I would recommend this but if you are on budget friendly I would say this isn't the place for you. read more

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Everything we ordered was delicious! It was my first time trying gluten free sushi and I was hooked. The crunchy rice roll sampler, the lobster dynamite roll and the mojitos were my favorite . read more

Delicious, healthy options and servers are so kind and accommodating:) And love that there is something for everyone on the menu. Great little place in Manhattan Beach! read more

I love RICE! I found this restaurant when looking for gluten free places to take my mom due to her allergies. The sushi is amazing! The whole gluten free menu is truly such a blessing for my mom! We love this place. Have been back many times since. read more