Rice rolls were IMMACULATE! got the shrimp feast and it had shrimp, dried shrimp, egg and scallion and that combo was bussin! the condiments is what really makes it delicious, add the chili oil, jalapeño soy sauce and their house made peanut sauce, that soft and fluffy bite with everything makes you want you to finish your plate in 10 seconds. If I could, I would buy 2 or 3 plates and just eat it all in one sitting CASH ONLY so come prepared!! read more

Rice Roll Express - Shrimp feast - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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TLDR: Authentic style rice rolls tucked in SF Chinatown. No frills location where you order, pickup, and bus yourself. Bring cash! Food: We had 2 rice rolls (BBQ Pork, and Shrimp combo). The rice rolls came with a large portion and were well filled. The skin on the rice rolls was thin, bouncy, and very traditional. Each rice roll comes with one veggie (beansprouts, corn, green onion). Additional soy sauce and chili sauce are at the tables or can be added when you pickup your order. The wonton noodle was a large portion and the broth was decent and on the lighter side. Service: Don't expect great service. This is very much an in-and-out style restaurant where you serve yourself Price: For 2 rice rolls and a wonton noodle I believe it was $~27 dollars. Bring cash since they are a cash or venmo only restaurant read more

Rice Roll Express - BBQ Pork Rice Roll, Shrimp Rice Roll, Wonton Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Sometimes I go into the city solely just to go to Rice Roll Express. The rice rolls are always so delicious and full of meat. Not too greasy, but full of flavor. The wontons are not bad either, super juicy and full of delicious shrimp pieces. However, I would NOT get the congee. I got it on a busy Saturday AM and it was fridge cold, a bit of a bummer but the rice rolls were so good I got over it. It's a no-frills space, but always busy! You see a good mix of elderly locals and young folks, feels like a true local gem of a spot! read more

Rice Roll Express - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The rice rolls here were fresh, thin, and affordable. I tried the bbq pork and the pork roll. Both were about $6 each, but so delicious. I loved the house soy sauce and chili oil, I also added some peanut sauce to them. My favorite was the standard pork roll, just because it was less sweet, but the bbq pork was very good too. This spot was busy and while there was a lot of seating almost every chair was filled. Luckily people don't hang out for long. Will definitely be back to try more rice rolls! read more

Rice Roll Express - Bbq pork rice roll - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Gotten deliveries from here only, but what we tried thus far surpassed any of our expectations. The wontons here are a bit different because they have this shrimp & roe wontons. Lots of flavor. They also have regular one with pork only which is good as well. The rice rolls are good with lovely individually packed branded sauce packets. Also tried their sesame paste dessert, soy milk, congee. All pretty good. Located in the heart of Chinatown on Stockton between Jackson and Pacific. read more

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2.5 stars rounded to 3. My friend raved about this place so my husband and I decided to stop by to try out their dessert last Sunday after a quick lunch at another restaurant nearby. Rice roll express is located on Stockton St which is in the heart of Chinatown so best to get there on foot or park your car at the nearby parking garages. We had no room left for their rice rolls so we got their black sesame paste instead. Restaurant was 60% full when we got there at 2:30 pm on Sunday so there wasn't much wait to order. Food arrived immediately since we only order the dessert. Table or bar counter seating. Everything is as basic as you can find in a Chinese restaurant so this would be a popular spot for a very quick bite. Black sesame paste was below average. Food temperature was good and portion size was generous for the cost but the taste was only average. There were quite a bit of clumps in the paste but overall, it is not too sweet. I would not go out of my way to come here for it though. Cash only. read more

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Waaaaaahh!! So good, freshly made, chili oil to die for, soybean milk not too sweet, shame they don't have the fried doughnut to go with it but 5/5 for this place. Pidan shourou porridge 10/10 Shrimp rice roll w/scallion 10/10 Beef rice roll w/scallion 10/10 Pick your own Veggie rice roll (cilantro corn) 10/10 The porridge was piping hot, perfect for a winter morning, pork and century egg not overcooked, kept shape. Rice rolls were all extremely fresh, melts in your mouth immediately. Must add the chili oil, it is numbing but it's the only way to live. read more

Rice Roll Express - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Located in Chinatown. Expect no parking, better to use public transportation. Came on a weekend lunch time. The place was packed. There was a line, but it moved quickly. Ordered the 五香牛腩頻 or Beef Brisket Noodle Soup for $9.91. The brisket was tender. Soup was a bit salty. For the rice rolls, we got the 蝦米腸粉 or Dried Shrimp Rice Roll for $6.45, 牛肉腸粉 or Beef Rice Roll for $6.91, and 叉燒腸粉 or BBQ Pork Rice Roll for $6.91. We were able to add one vegetable to the roll for free and we chose corn for all three rolls. We didn't like the 叉燒腸粉 or BBQ Pork Rice Roll as we felt the meat was too sweet. The other two rolls were alright. The chilly oil was delicious and went well with their soy sauce. Good place for cheap food. read more

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Lots of options. Good values The rice rolls were delicate and a good sized portion. The "express" part isn't super truthful in terms of speed but it's still quickish read more

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San Francisco Chinatown has lots of restaurants which serve delicious food. I always walk by this place on Stockton street and I see it has a mix of tourists, locals and students enjoying their food. I never seen this place empty. There is always a line when I pass by and the seating seems like it is always taken up. I decided to go inside as I saw my opportunity to try after the lunch rush and went for Dunch ( Lunch and Dinner). Once I went to the register to put in my order I was given a receipt with a number. You can see digital numbers on the wall as you wait for your order number to be called similar to places in San Francisco like Molinari and Mitchell's. You will also hear throughout your inside dining experience an automated voice saying numbers to pick up their order. It sounded like a like an electronic bingo caller at a bingo hall I volunteered at in the past . I ordered the pork rolls and it was savory. The special soy sauce made all the difference and made the noodles delicious and moist. I also got the shrimp rolls which were tasty. You can taste the freshness and smoothness of the noodles. One of my favorite cheap and cheerful places to slurp some noodles in San Francisco. Go to San Francisco's Chinatown and take a "stroll "on Stockton street and order a rice noodle "roll "on a plate or order a wonton dumpling "bowl" it's the spot "If you Know you know "( IYKYK) One of the "best " in San Francisco come with a "guest " the rice noodles pass the Don Juan taste "test" at the San Francisco Chinatown Rice Roll "Express" read more

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I'm really happy to see a local business doing so well. This place has definitely blown up on social media and I fear it does live up to the hype. You really can't beat such well-made rice rolls. | v i b e | Very casual. There seems to be a good mix of locals and others. You line up to order first. Once you order, you hope you find a seat at one of the busy tables. It helps coming with someone to save your spots while they call your number. Be prepared to be sharing at massive community tables! | f o o d | I usually don't order rice rolls because they're usually too soft or thick for my liking. These were soft and airy which is great when loaded up. Don't forget to dress the rolls up with the sauces and spice! I ordered the #1 rice roll express special and #2 shrimp feast. The rice roll to filling ratio was balanced. Both were delicious, but towards the end of the meal, I preferred the shrimp feast more. The shrimps had a nice bite which, I thought, complemented the soft rice rolls. A plate is more filling than you think. | tl;dr | Affordable, filling meal!! Definitely expect to wait during peak days/hours. read more

Rice Roll Express - Rice roll express special and shrimp feast - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious, excellent rice rolls. Cash only. There's an English and Chinese menu. Very little seating and all bar style. It took about 20 minutes to get my food. It was super delicious. The rice was smooth and bouncy while the shrimp tasted fresh and juicy. My only regret is not having more stomach space or enough people to try more! Would absolutely come back to enjoy a meal. read more

Rice Roll Express - Rice rolls (special and shrimp) and beef with wonton soup - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Was avoiding this because how good can rice rolls be for me to have a whole meal of it? But so glad I tried it because it was delicious! It can get crowded because of how popular it is but there are quite a bit of seats and also don't be afraid to sit next to strangers! Got the shrimp rice noodles and the combination, you also get to add one free topping and can get additional ones for an added price. The rice noodles were soft and chewy, they also make each one fresh to order. I feel like it is quite worth for the price, and the one thing that brings everything together is their sweet soy sauce mixture, that I can't get enough of! read more

Rice Roll Express - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped here for a quick bite between work sites. Been thinking of pork and preserved egg congee for a couple of weeks, so that's what I ordered. I was surprised it came in a cup, maybe 6 ounces worth? It was the small one, so I shouldn't have been surprised that it was really small. It was $3.95, I think. Anyway, it was pretty good. Nice and smooth but with a good amount of ground pork chunks and a fair amount of preserved egg. Flavorwise, it *did* need some soy sauce and white pepper and I wish I had some green onions and cilantro to throw in, but most places won't have that anyway; that's when homemade is best! Lots of soy sauce and other sauces available to "doctor up" the jook, so it was good. Satisfied my craving! Very casual place. You order at the counter and they give you a number. Your number gets called and you go back to the counter to pick up your food. Easy peasy! Wish the young lady at the counter smiled a bit though! read more

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Rice Roll Express has apparently been on my girlfriend's radar for years, so it was a must stop when we hit Chinatown during our staycation. It is a classic no frills spot. You have elderly Chinese folks eating side by side with young, dyed hair, college-aged kids. One of those rare places that brings everyone together because you just know the food is good. It was pretty packed for the lunch rush when we went. We waited in line for a bit and then a little longer for the food, but by the time it came out a seat had opened up for us. While it was not the cleanest place to dine in, it was definitely comfortable enough for a quick meal. I ordered the pork rice roll with scallion and my girlfriend got the egg rice roll with scallion, both coming in at $6.45 each, which is an absolutely insane price for how good they are. I am familiar with rice rolls from dim sum which are usually thicker and often filled with pork. These were paper thin, silky, and had such a clean, fresh rice flavor. We drenched them in their special house soy sauce that comes in both packets and bottles scattered around the dining area, plus some chili oil, and that was all they needed. Perfect. We devoured them in minutes. I say this a lot, but if your first thought after finishing is "should I go order more," then you know it's banging. And let me tell you, these rice rolls were absolutely banging. I could not get over the silky texture and the pork bits inside were juicy, savory, and fatty in the best way. It almost reminded me of the pork spare ribs you get in black bean sauce at dim sum. It was that good. This is genuinely a place I would come back to SF for just to have again. We simply don't have anything like it in Sacramento. And honestly, dim sum rice rolls will never hit the same again after I had this paper-thin version. read more

Rice Roll Express - Pork Rice Roll w/ Scallion & Egg Rice Roll w/ Scallion - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you're in San Francisco craving authentic, comforting Cantonese food, Rice Roll Express is your spot. This no-frills eatery specializes in their rice rolls and executes them flawlessly. The Fresh Rice Rolls (Cheung Fun) are the star of the show. They are made to order, resulting in a texture that is incredibly soft, silky, and delicate. We tried the shrimp and the beef versions. The fillings were well-seasoned and the rolls themselves were wonderfully light, especially when dipped in the accompanying homemade savory soy sauce. It's a simple dish that is elevated by its freshness and perfect texture. It was a cold day in SF so we got Congee, which was the ultimate comfort food. The rice porridge was cooked to a smooth, velvety consistency that was both warming and soothing. We opted for the century egg and pork, and the flavors melded together beautifully. It's generously portioned, deeply satisfying, and feels like a hug in a bowl. For a quick, affordable, and genuinely delicious meal of fresh rice rolls and soul-warming congee, Rice Roll Express is an absolute winner. It's the kind of reliable, high-quality comfort food you'll find yourself craving again and again. Highly recommended read more

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Super generous portions and come piping hot, fresh and delicious! I wish I lived closer so I could come more often! Not a lot of seating so we ate in the car but there are a few countertops and chairs if you come during low traffic. Service was quick and easy, which is not always the case when made fresh but there was hardly a wait here at all! read more

This spot is a straightforward, walk-up counter where you order your rice plate from five meat or veggie options. Once your number is called, you grab your food, find a seat, and get settled (you'll probably want to give your table a quick wipe with a napkin). The setup is casual -- paper plates, self-serve sauces like soy, peanut, and chili, and a very no-frills dining area. I recommend avoiding seats near the trash or the soup dump bin if you want a more comfortable experience. The food itself is solid and tasty, definitely deserving of four stars. The ambiance is simple and utilitarian, closer to three stars. Overall, a dependable spot when you're hungry and in Chinatown. read more

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I got the #4 rice roll with shrimp and added scallion. Put chili oil and special soy sauce on top. So comforting and delicious. I walk here before I go to work sometimes. They open at 7 am. They play upbeat music too. I love this place! read more

Rice Roll Express - #4 Shrimp roll added scallion - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Rice noodle dough is very thin and tender. Fillings and sauces are not very flavorful. You have to add a lot of sauce to have it taste like anything, so everything falls apart. Prices can't be beat. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there, but it's a good cheap option for a lunch or late afternoon bite. read more

Rice Roll Express - The special which is the combo. In retrospect I would get just one or two fillings next time. - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We were in Chinatown this past Sunday 5/17/26 and decided to try this place. We ordered a BBQ pork rice roll, a shrimp rice roll, and a bowl of beef stew and wonton soup noodles. This is a cash only place so make sure you have cash, and you place your order with the cashier before you find a table and wait for your number to be called. The rice rolls were good but they gave us a beef rice roll instead of a BBQ pork rice roll. We were in a hurry to an appointment so we didn't want to bring it back to the counter for an exchange when we realized it was beef instead of BBQ pork inside one of the orders. The beef stew and wonton soup noodles was just average, since the beef stew was not very tender so I recommend just ordering the rice rolls. read more

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Shrimp Rice Roll -- nice and warm, and soft. Added sweet soy sauce and green onions. The shrimp to rice noodle ratio wasn't as equal, I had quite a few pieces of the rice noodle that didn't have shrimp in it. But for this price, I didn't mind too much. This place gets full, but people eat and leave quickly. read more

Rice Roll Express - Shrimp Rice Roll - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I discovered Rice Roll Express as a Yelp recommendation for my love of Rice Rolls. Located in the heart of SF Chinatown, street parking is the only option and can be challenging. I came here at 8am, there was no line. I ordered the Rice Roll Special, Beef Rice Roll and BBQ Pork Rice Rolls. There was a Pork Rice Roll on the menu and when I ask what's the difference, I was told the flavor. You can add 1 veggie option to be included with the roll, can't go wrong with corn or lettuce. Cost effective prices, pay with cash, venmo or zelle (great options if low or no cash on hand). Ordered my food To-go, although the place was clean with plenty of tables and seats inside, an nice decor. Food was served warm, definitely can taste the freshness of their rice roll wrappers since they make their own. It was light and silky which made everything I ordered so delicious! I was given packets of special soy sauce that was light (not too strong) in flavor, it was great with the rice rolls. Definitely will come back try other items on the menu. For a fresh Rice Roll experience, I highly recommend this place if ever in SF Chinatown. read more

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One of my top favorite foods. And I'm not sure when they started coming out with rice roll layers so thin, but these thinner ones are next level. Fiiiinally was able to try this place ~ got the shrimp + lettuce rice roll, and it was as good as I imagined in my dreams lol. Shrimp was not overcooked, and although I felt it could have a little more filling, for around $6 it's still a good value, plus I couldn't get over the thinness of the layers, amazed at each bite. read more

Rice Roll Express - shrimp + lettuce to-go (already started eating :-) - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

As a huge rice roll fan I was super excited to try this place! We came for breakfast and were not disappointed that they had not only rice rolls, but congee and soy milk too. We tried their special rice roll that had all kinds of filling (beef, pork, egg). The rice rolls were on the thin side, which was nice but meant that they fell apart a little easily. And of course they had a great sauce bar of chili oil and vinegar and sesame paste to smother the rolls in, as well as white pepper for the congee. There was a lot more seating than I expected but it's a pretty no frills place and was quite busy on a weekend so it was a little hard to find seats. Service is quick though so it's an ideal stop through Chinatown! read more

Rice Roll Express - Rice Roll Special (beef, pork, BBQ pork, egg), small pork with preserved egg congee, soy milk - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Such a quick, cheap eat in Chinatown! Their rice rolls are under $10 and you can add toppings and sauces to your taste! read more

Rice Roll Express - Beef Rice Roll w/ Scallion and Egg - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very tasty! The rolls are nice n thin and stuffed with a decent amount. We asked for scallions, and although it had it, it didn't give enough to get some in each bite. Would like to try the wontons next time though or even the rolls with the shrimp. Plenty of seating, but doesn't really appear it's wiped down after each party. Just bring wipes read more

Rice Roll Express - Special - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

You know it's legit when you walk in and the place is filled with grandmas, grandpas, aunties & uncles enjoying cheung fun mid day. You order at the front (pick one free veggie in each order), pay with cash, and wait for them to call your number while you grab a seat. Ours came out in 5 minutes tops, steaming hot and ready to be dressed in their soy sauce + chili oil. If you're gonna order one, go with #1 Rice Roll Express Special to basically get the best of everything. It was more flavorful than the #2 Shrimp Feast, but both were destroyed in a matter of minutes. Our meal here was just hot and delicious and melty-in-your-mouth, def satisfied that craving for me. I wanna try their wonton mein next time! That would complete my meal. Give this place a try if you haven't already. read more

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Best Rice Roll in the US. DOESN'T ACCEPT CREDIT CARD- cash, Venmo or PayPal. The place is very casual and it's open seating which feels authentic to China. It's lively but you can have conversations comfortably. Beef brisket noodle soup 5/5 - def recommend Shrimp roll 4.5/5 / easy grab $6 only The special roll (#1) 3/5 - pricey for what it was and I rather have gotten 2 shrimp rolls. read more

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I LOVE rice noodle rolls, really excited that more places like this exist. I like that you can customize what's in it and there's a ton of sauces up front you can choose. It's definitely not a fancy or nice place, like the name suggests "express". The food does take awhile so be prepared to wait. But part of that means it's super fresh and soft. The beef had a lot of umami flavor and tasted delicious. I do wish they put more meat in there. I thought they were cash only but another review I saw after said they accept Venmo. I wish the cashier told me that. When it's hot it does get very stuffy inside! I still drank a delicious soy milk even though it's only served hot. read more

Rice Roll Express - Beef rice noodle rolls - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Arguably the best cheong fun I've ever had, which is saying a lot given how many times I've eaten cheong fun growing up! We ordered the barbeque pork, beef, and shrimp rice rolls and were very pleased with the portion sizes given the price. You get to choose one topping with each order (i.e. scallions, cilantro, corn, etc.) and then head to the sauce bar to add as many sauces as you'd like to your rolls. This was definitely the highlight for us. Highly recommend getting the barbeque pork rice rolls and adding on chili oil, their special soy sauce, and their peanut butter sauce for the most delicious combination. They had vinegar, sesame seeds, and some other sauces as well. Since we arrived around 5:40pm and they close at 6pm, we ended up taking our food to eat in the car. I do wish they were open later so we could have enjoyed eating there. The place was clean, very minimalistic, and had a good amount of seating. Not sure if there was a restroom onsite. Although it's usually so tough to park in this area, I found parking relatively easily! Would definitely come back, although with their early closing time, it would be hard to do on a weekday unless ordering takeout. read more

Rice Roll Express - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Heard so many good things about Rice Roll Express so had to try it. You order at the counter (cash or Venmo only), and it's mostly takeout unless you're lucky enough to snag a seat. We grabbed a few dishes to share. The rice rolls were just okay tbh, nothing super memorable. Bit into something boney in one of the wontons which kinda threw me off a bit. Overall decent, but didn't fully live up to the hype for me. read more

Rice Roll Express - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

So I've been eating out a lot lately. And I wanted something that was more wallet-friendly. I then remembered Rice Roll Express in Chinatown where I knew my $10 would go far. I had a shrimp rice roll months ago, and it was decent. The shrimp wasn't as plump as other dim sum places. But a plate full for just $8 is such a bargain! This time I got the BBQ pork with lettuce (you one free veggie with your rice roll). The noodles were silky and the pork was smoky and slightly sweet. I added what I think is hoisin sauce because it was sweet with a bit of umami flavors. There's also soy sauce, peanut sauce, and chili oils available so you can really customize your dish. They also offer soups and dumplings. A plus in dining here is that they have plenty of seating. It can take awhile to get your order because they also fulfill online orders. But it's worth the wait, especially for the price. read more

Rice Roll Express - Shrimp rice roll with corn - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Yummy! The rice rolls taste similar to the ones in NY, which I really like! You can add one veggie to the roll! Cash only, so be sure to bring cash! read more

Rice Roll Express - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Okay so people online are buzzing about this spot. I know the ones that love to gatekeep are going to be upset lol Seriously though I love this spot and I'm so happy to have discovered it. The prices here are so affordable and the food is so good. They only take cash so be sure to stop by an ATM if needed and get ready to enjoy. The inside is communal but there's plenty of seating. I'm sure it can get pretty busy but it's well worth the wait. I ordered the rice roll special and a Coke and it was $12. I wanted to Al's order the wonton dumplings in chili because they look soooo good but I knew that I would get full from the rice roll. It has beef, pork, bbq pork and egg. When they call your order be sure to add all the sauces and chili oil to your dish before you sit down. I'm coming back for the wontons and another rice roll read more

Rice Roll Express - Rice roll special - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My first time having rice rolls! The rice rolls were delicate in texture and really delicious, with a great price. The fillings for basic rice rolls (shrimp, bbq pork) are pretty skimpy so it would be good for a snack/light meal! My friend and I had one order each plus an order of the wontons in chili oil to share, which was perfect in size. The wontons were pretty good and the sauce was flavorful. I'll definitely come back! read more

Rice Roll Express - Shrimp rice roll and wontons in chili oil - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Thank you Yelp for showing me another thing I should get while in San Francisco's China Town! When in the area, we usually get some Sumai and some Egg Tarts from another bakery. Since parking is usually difficult, I dropped off my kid and wife. I finally found parking and decided to open up Yelp to see if there was anything interesting close by. Well Rice Roll Express popped up and had great reviews. Now I know why! The place was very busy. I think all Tables and chairs were taken, as it was very crowded and loud haha. Which worked out, because I was taking it to go anyways. Service was fast. I chose a custom Beef rice roll with corn and the other with cilantro. The other I decided to get all veggies. Man, when I got back to the car, we decided to try some whole it was fresh, and it was very good! So good that I didn't even have time to take pictures. Oh well haha. It comes with 3 good size rolls and sauce. I kind of wish I ordered more, but there is always next time. Oh, take note they only take cash, cash app or Venmo. No Credit/Debit card read more

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Rice rolls were super thin (the way I love them!) and deliciously flavorful. Service was fast. Plenty of communal tables available during the weekday at lunchtime. We had the special rice roll with cilantro, brisket with won ton noodles and spicy won ton. We ate it all and although I was full, I could have easily ordered more (and regretted indulging.) We ordered brisket and two more rice rolls to bring home for dinner. I would come back in a heartbeat. It's relatively clean for an eating establishment in Chinatown (I'm a germaphobe and did well here! lol!) Go! You won't regret it! read more

Rice Roll Express - Spicy wonton, Special Rice Roll and brisket - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place specializes in rice roll and extremely goood! The wait was about 20min and its very popular so seats can be limited(there are plenty of seats but lots of people too) they have sauce and chilli available to self serve. I also tried the black bean paste soup. They make it in house also and that was great! read more

Rice Roll Express - Special - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got takeout and rice roll special was delicious! The special soy sauce and chili crisp topped this off perfectly. There was a good ratio of egg and meat throughout the roll, and the rice layers were thin and silky. A nice portion as well - enjoyed this very much! read more

Rice Roll Express - Rice roll express special - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California