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    Rice Roll Express

    4.5 (399 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Noodles
    Closed • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    4. Shrimp Rice Roll 鮮蝦腸粉
    Carrie M.

    I saw this restaurant was recommended as one of the top to visit in Chinatown. I honestly wasn't that impressed with the rice rolls. It was a lot of bland rice roll with not that much meat, and that part wasn't very good. I normally really like rice rolls at restaurants. I got the BBQ pork and shrimp rice rolls. The BBQ pork did not seem to have any barbecue flavour or sauce at all. I'm not sure if they gave me one without the barbecue. The pork was okay. I liked the shrimp roll better, although there wasn't that much shrimp. I think they overall lacked flavour, even after adding a lot of soy sauce and chili oil. I did really like the special soy sauce they make here as it has a unique flavour. Each one was $7.50. They take cash, Venmo, or Zelle.

    4. Shrimp Rice Roll 鮮蝦腸粉 & 3. Pork Rice Roll 豬肉腸粉
    Nani N.

    It was super busy when my friends and I came on a Saturday morning. But don't let the line intimidate you as it moves pretty quickly. They also are efficient and it took 15 minutes after ordering for our food to be ready. You can tell the rice rolls are prepared authentically and handmade in the back. I loved how you can customize the rice rolls, getting 1 choice of protein and 1 choice of veggie. It was pretty cheap as well, around $7 per plate. Highly recommend visiting this place!

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    Ray L.

    This place was highly recommended on social media. I wanted to try it out to see what the hype was all about. Food: 4.5/5 We ordered three items: the wonton in chili oil, the soup wonton, and the special rice roll. The rice roll was really good, it was flavorful with all the sauces they offered. The wonton soup was really bland. Price: 5/5 This place is cash only. It was really affordable, with each dish costing less than $10. Great bang for your buck! Service: 4/5 This place is an order and then sit down. There was a decent line and wait. The tables were seat yourself so even if you get your order, there may be no seats. Ambiance: 3/5 This place is not comfortable for seating. You share tables with people. The place is a little dirty. And unfortunately, where we sat, there was a bit of ammonia smell (like pee). It was very off putting and made everything less appetizing. The rice roll was really good and I would totally come back to order to go from here.

    Julia H.

    The texture of these rice rolls are incredible -- very soft and tender, not super chewy. More silky than expected as well. They have a sauce bar at the side which definitely helps to make it taste good! They allow you to add 1 extra topping for free, and we chose corn. Prices are good and it is cash-only. Quite busy inside, but it didn't take us long to grab a table on a weekend afternoon.

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    Vi T.

    Fast, casual, but yummy would be my description for Rice Roll Express. Located right in the heart of Chinatown, but definitely not your typical "hole-in-the-wall" spot. It's a little more modern, bright, clean, and although the space isn't huge, they fit a good amount of seating inside. Prices are slightly higher than some nearby spots, but still very affordable with generous portions. Personally, I'd rather pay a little more for fresh rice rolls made to order than go dirt cheap and sacrifice quality. You order at the cashier, grab a number, and wait for your food. Staff was friendly and efficient, and our food came out in about 10 minutes. We ordered the Rice Roll Express Special, Plain Rice Roll, Beef Brisket & Shrimp Wonton (without noodles), and Pork & Preserved Egg Congee. The rice rolls were definitely the highlight, fresh, soft, and had that silky velvet texture that just melts in your mouth. Adding egg gave it an extra creamy texture that I really enjoyed. I also experimented with adding peanut sauce and LOVED the nutty flavor with the rice roll/ The wontons were big and plump, and the beef brisket was super tender but pretty salty on its own. I'd definitely recommend it with noodles and soup to balance everything out. The congee was hearty and comforting for breakfast, but a little bland for my taste. I would've loved thicker pieces of preserved egg and smaller bits of pork. Overall, a great experience and definitely a spot worth checking out if you're wandering around Chinatown.

    Alexa Z.

    Fast service. Cash only. Street parking only. Food is delicious and good value for the price. Interior is nothing special. Seating can be a challenge for large groups. Might have to camp out for a little while and take whatever seats you can find if you've got a party bigger than two.

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    Eric C.

    Great steamed rice rolls in SF Chinatown. You order at the counter. There was a long line but it moved decently quickly and they take your order and payment quickly. Be sure to have someone in your group grab a seat while you're waiting in line. It gets busy but people tend to eat quickly and leave. Also don't forget load up on sauces at the counter when you get your order. Would definitely come back when in town.

    vegetarian rice roll w scallion and cilantro
    Grace X.

    This was my first time trying a rice roll and it was so good! I'm vegan so I got the vegetable rice roll which comes with 2 free veggies, and I picked scallion and cilantro. The roll itself was nice, the rice noodle has a good soft but still slightly chewy texture, however it's definitely the sauces that make the dish. I especially liked the special soy sauce, and I also paired it with chili oil. I also tried some of the peanut sauce which I liked, but it was slightly sweet and the rice roll felt like it would go better with savory sauces to me. They also had a jalapeno soy sauce which looked interesting but I did not try. We came on a sunday afternoon around 5pm and it was quite busy, and me and my friend had to wait a short while before finding 2 open seats. There is a bathroom inside the restaurant but it is for paying customers only, and it is sort of hidden behind the ordering counter. The place only accepts cash or venmo, no credit card. My roll was $7 which felt like a great deal especially for SF.

    2. Shrimp Feast 鮮蝦盛宴
    Meghana S.

    We were here for lunch, there was a crowd I assumed it'd take a long wait, but since it was self service it didn't take much time for the food to arrive. We ordered a shrimp one, a pork one and some noodles. The pork was ok but the shrimp was amazing. The best part was the noodles it was a hidden treasure that we absolutely enjoyed. Loved the food so affordable and quick service.

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    Katharine Y.

    First time in spot, gives you a small mom and pop shop but as soon as you walk in, it's very cute, the menu is very straightforward and very easy to order a meal. Very fast service, the staff are nice, welcoming and friendly. Delicious food, flavorful and a must have condiments to put on food to add extra flavor. We ordered the specials beef roll, shrimp rolls, wonton soup, and black sesame soup. We'll definitely come back for more.

    Signature Shrimp and Roe Wonton in Chili Oil 香辣乾拌鮮蝦蟹籽雲吞 and Pork Rice Roll 豬肉腸粉
    Rudy H.

    Great little lunch spot in Chinatown for something simple, light, affordable and delicious. I had the pork chee cheong fun and it was plump, soft, and really nicely done. They give you a generous portion too. You can add one extra topping for free, like cilantro, corn or bean sprouts. I went with bean sprouts and liked the extra texture. The pork and shrimp with roe in chili oil was good as well, although it's definitely on the mild side. This place isn't overly Szechuanized like a lot of other spots, so if you want that stronger spicy Szechuan flavor, you'll probably need to add your own extra sauce. Service was efficient and lunch was quick. Cash only. Overall, definitely a recommended Chinatown lunch spot if you want something affordable, light and tasty without making a whole production out of lunch.

    Victoria E.

    I had been wanting to come here for sometime. NYC Chinatown has a few rice roll places, one of which is absolutely my favorite. Singapore has a few similar Michelin places. Incoming San Francisco's version. Price point is higher. This being san Francisco, is expected as most Chinese restaurants tend to be more expensive than NY. Noodles are very tasty. The combo version is quite big. The dried shrimp version is okay / not as good as NY version but is worth trying. The other dishes - congee is my favorite along with beef wonton soup. All things considered, this is a very satisfying place - it is not as good as my favorite spot in NY, and it is on par with the Michelin rated one in Singapore (from Hong Kong originally), but it is the only place specializes in rice rolls in San Francisco. They do it well. If you are not living in or traveling to NY or Singapore often, this is the place that will scratch your itch for rice rolls on the west coast.

    T1.Shrimp and Roe Wonton Soup 鮮蝦蟹籽雲吞
    Pamela D.

    Great casual lunch spot. The rice skins for the rolls and wontons are soft and tender, freshly made. So pick your preferred filling and format and you can't go wrong. My favorite was the wonton in a flavorful chili oil. It's not spicy, so I encourage non-spicy eaters to be brave and give it a try. Shrimp Feast rice roll has whole shrimp as well as small dried shrimp which offer small salty flavor bursts. Despite the long line and crowded tables, the turnover is quick. Order first, then sit down.

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    There is a variety of inside seating. Counter stools, small tables and then a long bar top table.

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