Great food, always friendly and if you have celiac, it can't be beat. It's not cheap though, but you get what you pay for.

Don't come here with an appetite. The food is overpriced and the portions are so small you'll think you ordered an appetizer! The food tasted pretty good though so I'll give them that much. Oh, and the seating is quite limited. We prefer Fusion Sushi over this place. read more

Great vegan choices. Consistency good food and service. The portobello fries are incredible and the vegan sushi is delish.

Vegetarian review: Everything was vegan and vegetarian friendly, from rolls to sushi to the vegetables. There's loads of stuff from which to choose. Shishito peppers were good, not overly salted, but definitely seasoned. The sushi rolls were great. Really tasty. The favorite by far: Green Garden roll with Buffalo Cauliflower and Yellow Brick Road following closely behind (well, not that closely). Parking- difficult, just like any beach city. I really cannot wait to try other crispy rice and the ramen. Cannot wait. read more

I absolutely love this place! Everything is gluten free which is nice. They have tons of vegan options and a great sake selection. Their fish is so fresh and tasty too! And their vegan options are just as good as their regular sushi. I also love that they use brown rice instead of white so it's a lot healthier for you. I haven't tried the ramen yet but I'm excited to go back and try it. We came here for their anniversary and it was all you can eat and drink special. We got so much food! Their servers are so polite too. It's a small restaurant so probably not the best for a large group but it's great for a couples and and/or a few friends read more

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I love this place. It's a small little spot, but not only do they have sushi, sashimi, ramen and tempura, but some of the dishes are vegan. This doesn't factor in for me personally, but occasionally my BF likes to eat plant-based for a time, and since I am a carnivore we sometimes have a hard time finding places. Their unique dish is the Crispy Rice which you can get with a few different toppings: Spicy Tuna, Spicy Salmon, spicy yellowtail or spicy tofu. I really like how crispy the rice base is. Edamame is also a great starter there and the sushi rolls are quite delicious as well. The food is also very visually appealing in addition to being very tasty. Pre pandemic we used to go here often when I had to come up to LA for work (which is a ton). read more

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Love this place, all gluten free. So delicious. Will keep coming back!! Great service and location

I came here with a few girlfriends for lunch on Sunday and we ordered the sample prix fixe course ($39) which was honestly such a great bang for your buck. I ordered the edamame, crispy rice spicy tuna, crunchy lobster dynamite, and passionfruit mochi ice cream. I thought everything was ok. I was most taken aback by the crunchy lobster dynamite roll. There was mint in the roll which I was not expecting and had a significant effect on the taste of the roll. read more

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For two dollar signs on Yelp ...this is very misleading . I know it is manhattan beach area and things can be more pricey , but at least bump it to three dollar signs to warn innocent people trying to get a vegetarian sushi roll or two and end up paying upwards of 40 bucks for two SMALL ROLLS. The people answering the phone and the waitresses were nice and attentive - the food itself was very delicious - the food also came out lightening quick - but seriously ... at the price point ... it's not something I would pay for again . I had the dynamite roll and was very please for the 2 minutes it lasted because the sushi was made for barbies or small toy figurines . I am not thw one with the largest appetite or to complain usually but come on .. for a tofu roll with spicy sauce , a small layer of brown rice , and some sauce ... it's not 18.00 I would pay again . I think they would have more service if they reconsidered their overpriced Barbie sushi . Sorry to say . If I had the money though and didn't mind spending 20.00 a rolll for veggies rolls , I'd be here all the time . Power to you if that's you ! Because it was delicious haha ! read more

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My wife and I found this place when our usual sushi spot was too full for a drop-in. We were so surprised! Small venue but we were able to drop in on a weekend evening. We ordered the Crunchy Lobster Dynamite, Dynamite, Negi Toro, and SGA roles and loved all of them. The Dynamite role was vegan and so good we made plans to take vegetarian family to come back. Only drawback was the outdoor seating has a lot of noise from the nearby bar. We enjoyed the night! read more

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Thank you Rice for being fully gluten free and having so many vegan options! My family loves coming here first because we know our celiac kids will be safe and then so many vegan choices. My kids live for the mochi st the end but my absolute favorite is the portobello fries. read more

A great destination for gluten-free diner, since the entire menu is gluten-free, but I enjoyed my experience here more conceptionally than in practice. Every dish struck me as in need of improvement somehow. The shrimp tempura was relatively flavorless, and the sauce provided was very thin and runny.the orange crispy salmon was therapy, sweet, which made it hard to enjoy. The crispy rice dishes were underwhelming, because the rice itself seemed to lack seasoning. So all in all I left a little disappointed, though I leave it to others to try for themselves. read more

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Delicious, healthy food and great staff. Super happy about gf options. Recommend if you're in the area

I was so excited to try this place. I don't eat fish and love veggie sushi rolls. every place only has cucumber or avocado rolls, and i have been dying to try this place for a year. the vegan rolls are AMAZING!!' Exceeded my expectations. I felt like i was eating real sushi without the fishy taste. my boyfriend even loved them and he eats regular sushi. Very quick service and cute little spot read more

Rice - Green Garden Roll (vegan) - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Outstanding! The sushi here is fantastic, staff is super friendly and it ALL gluten free!!! Great news for us celiacs. Highly recommend. Only downside is it's quite expensive. read more

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I'm torn! I love such, and vegan-friendly, so I dropped by for an early dinner and had the rainbow roll and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. I realized that the rolls were priced higher than your average rolls for less quantity. They were good bite size though. In other words, you're paying for quality, not quantity. Friendly staff with outstanding service. Outdoor seating, mostly in the middle of an office plaza with socially distance tables. Great for a special night out! read more

Rice - Rainbow Roll and Sauvignon Blanc - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I absolutely love this place! They have so many vegan options and so many options for everyone else. The food quality is incredible. The service is great. It is intimate and cute. I have been here many times and have an amazing experience each time. read more

Gave this a try on a Thursday night. There wasn't too many folks here as many tables were empty in comparison to many other restaurants nearby which were full of people. Initially, I was a little off put by it, but continued with our plans anyway. This place is quite small, but kept really well and has a nice display case of various sakis and Japanese craft beer. We tried the citrus salmon roll, Crunchy Lobster Dynamite Roll, Americano Miso Ramen and Lobster Miso Ramen. The Ramen both of them were absolutely delicious , there was not a drop left in either bowl. Plenty of shrimp in the Americano and Lobster in the other. It was a perfect balance and with the crispy kale it was perfect. Highly recommend either ramen. The Crunchy Lobster Roll was really good and so was the citrus salmon. They both tasted fresh and were not completely drenched in sauce, which may be offputting to some if they are expecting a typical sushi roll drowned in sauce. We left satisfied and felt like we had an incredibly healthy meal and also the Japanese craft IPA was delicious. read more

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There is a lot to like here, including the great location and friendly staff. There is some quirk here also, like the fact that everything is made with brown rice, which absolutely changes the flavor and texture you would normally expect from sushi. There is very little to avoid here, but the quality of the yellowtail we were served was barely average (although the bluefin toro was top notch). Like most MB restaurants, the dining room is a little small, with tables fairly close to each other. The menu is built around more of an Americanization of sushi, with a lot of layered rolls, fried fish and brown rice. The sashimi and sushi cuts are quite small, although most of the fish selections are fairly nice quality (on the night we dined here, the yellowtail was barely acceptable, but everything else was very good). Our wait staff was friendly, helpful and adept at dealing with a very rude table near us (they did everything possible to keep the loud, obnoxious, demanding tourist children from disrupting the rest of the guests, so congratulations there). read more

As a vegetarian it's hard to find sushi places with much more to offer than a cucumber roll and some edamame. At Rice, the vegan options are much more than an afterthought. I came here with my girlfriend for my birthday and we were not disappointed by the food or the service. We had an iced peach tea (with a free refill!), the vegan crispy rice sampler, the crunchy pumpkin roll (seasonal special), the vegan sweet dragon roll, the vegan dynamite roll, and the buffalo cauliflower roll. The sweet dragons roll was very fresh and was personally our favorite. All the fried/crispy items were the perfect texture. The cherry on top was the manager, Takuya, who was incredibly kind and attentive to all the customers. He even took a photo for us and printed out and gave us complimentary mochi ice cream and fruit for my birthday. I'd definitely come back the next time I'm in the neighborhood! read more

Amazing service. They even brought out an extra heater for us outside. Love that the menu is half omnivore and half vegan. Everything was SO good. Would definitely go back. read more

Rice - Crispy Rice Spicy Tofu - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I visited on a Monday afternoon for a baked roll just before my flight. The restaurant was empty, clean and tranquil. The food is prepared with clean ingredients and the ginger isn't pink! Definitely coming back. read more

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I payed my bill with my card but did not tip. The waitress asked if I made a mistake. I said no. She replied with "This is America. We tip here." Then asks, "Do you have cash?" still expecting a tip after this extremely awkward end to my day. I don't know if it's Asian entitlement or a personal lack of professionalism but I am in disbelief by her behavior. read more

Their food is always fresh and healthy and the setting is very low-key and definitely worth it.

Delicious!! First time trying gluten free ramen and I couldn't believe it was actually gluten free. The chocolate cake was so rich and smooth. I got the California ramen and it was crunchy, smooth, flavorful and the bowls are huge. So worth it! The water was the best water I have ever drank in my entire life and that is coming from someone who's parents own a water purifying business. I did find a long piece of plastic from a wrapper inside of my bowl of ramen but I just put it to the side. Other than that 5/5 read more

Rice - California Miso Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Rice was AMAZING. For vegans and sushi connoisseurs. Nothing but good things to say about the amazing rolls. We had the spicy Buffalo cauliflower, the vegan dynamite roll,the dragon roll, and the citrus salmon roll. The snow sake cocktail was also exquisite. They have vegan green tea cake as well, which is super delicious and amazingly dairy free. The outside patio boasts heat lamps and a cute court yard. The only drawback I would say is it is a little expensive, but close to par for the location. read more

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My friend was visiting me from out of time, so I was looking for a place nearby for a catch up. Now that we both have aged (gulp with a sad look), my friend eats a lot healthier than when i first knew him...so we decided to try Rice. The menu has good selection (mostly rolls and ramen)..although they also offer set meals as well. He and I each had our own ramen, cups of tea and shared a roll. The food was good though I would say it was authentic. My friend, in particular, liked the fact that the ramen soup wasn't too oily like he was used to. I thought the service was just ok though. We had to ask for additional hot water for our cups of tea and for soy sauce, ginger and wasabi as well. Overall, the price came to around $75 (not incl tips). It was a bit pricey compared to what I was used to. But given a better ambience and its prime location in Manhattan Beach, their price range was as expected. My friend who flew in from SF was more used to a more pricey sticker price...so it was more normal for him i guess. Overall, a decent place. I wouldn't mind stopping by again if I was meeting someone in Manhattan Beach. read more

Rice - Mellow Miso Ramen ($15) - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

It's good vegetarian sushi, especially in this area, but it's nothing to write home about. Some combinations taste a little fresher than others. Their pumpkin is delicious and the highlight. The crispy rice is okay- if you like fried foods. Don't miss their desserts though - both the green tea cake and chocolate cake were vegan gluten-free and flavorful and satisfying. read more

Everything is delicious, service is good and a fun place to get together with friends

The food is delicious and especially great because everything is gluten free!! Staff are friendly and helpful Highly recommend. read more

We came for an early dinner on a Friday night. They have a cute outdoor seating area downstairs in the back courtyard and a decent amount of indoor dining as well. Service was attentive and pleasant. I don't have much to comment on the rolls. The crispy rice sampler was very interesting. If you've never had it before, I think it's something that you just have to get used to. The texture of the rice and the mush of raw meat on top wasn't my favorite. However !!!! This salmon collar is the juiciest, fattest, and tastiest collar I have ever had. I am craving it as I type this. I could probably eat 3 of them by myself because it's that good. If I'm ever in the area, I want to try this place again to try the salmon collar haha read more

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We recently visited Rice restaurant for a late night bite. It was crowded for a late night weekend bite. Cute decor, healthy rice based. Being a ramen connoisseur, I was not thrilled nor a fan of their ramen for multiple reasons. Food is so-so, price is on the high side compare to other amazing well known ramen shops, service was not to par. We had to flag down servers multiples time to be acknowledged and we sat right by the entrance door. We ordered the Lobster Miso Ramen and California Miso Ramen. First, the good. The lobster was lightly fried, tender, juicy on the side dish with a generous portion. I did enjoy the lobster. The not so good: I'm not a fan of their miso soup (vegan or veggie based?) nor the ramen rice noodle. Overall the soup base felt gritty, flat, too sweet for my taste nor robust enough or umami taste compare to other tonkotsu soup base. The noodle is rice based, felt soggy. It's like eating a soggy pho rice noodle (without the bounce) swimming inside a so-so miso broth. The only thing good about the California miso ramen was the real snow crab (not the imitation krab) and garlic chip. Though be mindful they charge $2 extra for a small amount of garlic chip without a heads up. Again, not crazy about the rest: noodle and miso soup broth. In general, if you're gluten free and health conscious, I can see this place being perfect for you. As a serious ramen snob, it was interesting to try, however this place is not for us. LOL, way too healthy for us. read more

Quaint little spot in Manhattan Beach serving both omnivore and vegan/vegetarian options! I had the crispy rice spicy tofu and the crunch dynamite tofu roll and they were both divine. Since they're made from brown rice, I was easily full. My wallet appreciated that, but I definitely had to fight the temptation of ordering everything off the menu. My struggle is finding places with robust vegetarian options or with a vegetarian menu that was clearly not an afterthought. My omnivore husband was also happy with his dragon roll and crispy rice spicy tuna. Server was very friendly and attentive. We had no trouble making and even changing our reservation or finding street parking on a Tuesday night. Can't wait to come back to try more of the menu items! read more

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First, this is a very nice quaint place. It's intimate with a nice welcoming atmosphere. I got the 29 dollar 3 course lunch menu with an extra roll. First up was the miso soup. It came out nice and hot tasted like a normal miso soup. One thing I did forget to mention is that this is geared to more if the healthy life style of food meaning vegan and organic brown rice for sushi. Which in opinion does make it taste different if you are used to eating traditional sushi rice. This leads me to the rolls. Now the spicy salmon for my was just not my cup of tea the texture and the flavor were just off. I did not like how the salmon was all minced and formed. Now the rainbow when I got it was warm. It was good but like I said the flavor was off and could have been because of the brown rice. Out of everything the backed salmon was the best it was full of delicious flavor. read more

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Love their lunch specials. Their food is quite unique and flavorful. Sashimi - Awesome Dynamite Lobster Roll (Recommend) Sunset Dream - Fried Kale is pretty oily; not recommend. $19 lunch special - Good Michu - seems homemade. awesome! Would go again. Pretty authentic. read more

Rice - Japanese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

If I could give 6 stars I would. Everything was Absolutely delicious. From the appetizers to desserts. The food is fresh, service is kind and quick, ambiance is cute and nice cozy dim lighting. Highly recommend. Gluten Free and Vegan options. read more

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This place was great! They have brown rice sushi, I love the healthy option! Everything we got was good and it was nice being able to eat so close to the beach. I will be back! read more

I came here for sush and met Takuya, he was very helpful with choosing from the menu because it was our first time. I explained under no circumstances do I want cucumbers in anything. He laughed and said he would make sure. I had the Dynamite Roll and the Green Garden Roll, and both were fantastic and FRESH. I plan to come in on a foggy day and try the ramen. Thank you for such a wonderful experience. read more

Amazing sushi! Great location and good choices of vegetarian sushis! Definitely going back! read more

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Love this place! A hidden gem in MB. Food so delicious - every single time. The service is so gracious - every single time. Personally love the crispy rice, citrus salmon roll, yellowtail sashimi, miso ramen, etc etc etc. Everything is so good. Try it all. read more