Reopened on Tuesday, Oct 1st. Happy to hear "Mom & Dad" got to retire. Looks like their kids are taking over - keeping some staple dishes and adding some new soon-to-be favorites. Soft Opening Hours: Monday: CLOSED T, W, Th, F: 11:30a-8p Sat-Sun: 12-8p The menu is being revamped, but soft opening menu pictured. read more

Rice Things - Soft opening menu page 2 - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Not sure how anyone can give this place anything less than 4 stars. The price alone for the amount of good food and the options you can pick from demands at least that. I gave it a 5 because I usually get the 3 item combo with whatever I'm feeling and I usually take home about half of it since there's so much. 2 meals for about $8 is a steal for this area. If you get all fancy like I usually do, it'll go up to about $1 but that means you're getting things like eel rolls. Just to end it to make people don't this this about the price, everything also tastes good and the sushi here, while not as good as super high end $40/meal caught your fish right now spots, is much better than a lot of places I've been. read more

Good prices, good service, all around good spot. Got the one item combo to-go, doesn't come with a drink. I got the spicy chicken teriyaki (white meat). Comes with rice and a side salad as pictured. They do have seating inside for parties up to four, have designated parking spots for to-go orders, and parking is a little difficult due to the other businesses it shares a lot with. Definitely recommend! read more

Rice Things - Chicken Breast Teriyaki (White Meat) (Spicy) one Combo Plate with 1 Item - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Food was delicious, service was friendly, and price was reasonable. Its been over a decade that I stepped foot into rice things and I'm so glad I came back after all this time. The quality of food hasn't changed. Still good! read more

The best deal in town! My friends and I have been coming here for years as it's affordable and tasty. We're from Hawaii, so this place is super similar to plate lunch places that we find at home. There's a small lot in front of the shop to park. I've found parking there every time but it can get crowded occasionally. You order your food at the register and then grab a seat in the back. Free water cups on the side too. The owner is a cute older man who works at the register/on the floor. He helped to clear us a table because he noticed that we had four people and there was only one open table. It was surprisingly crowded for a Wednesday night. The best deal is the two or three choice sets for $6 - $8. I usually get the karaage chicken, chicken katsu, and the spicy tuna three choice set for around $9. Each comes with rice, and salad and sesame dressing. They have different menu options to choose from. Some choices are more expensive so you add 50 cents or $1 to the base price. It's such a great deal and it lasts me for lunch the next day. Some other choices are tempura, sesame chicken, other types of sushi. This past time I decided to try the ginger chicken plate. I'd give this dish 3 stars. I was expecting a Chinese cold ginger chicken, but it was more like chicken with sauce and some green onions and one ginger. A bit disappointing but it was only $7. I would opt for the three choice meal because you get a good variety of dishes for the same price! Overall, I'm giving this place 5 stars because it's the best place to get a cheap meal that tastes so good. While the quality may not be the best, it gets the job done! Some dishes are better than others so pick carefully when ordering! read more

Rice Things - Ginger chicken....3/5 - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Their udon is so good. I love that the broth is vegetarian but still really flavorful, and the tempura flakes are a yummy addition. I usually order for delivery and they pack it well too so everything comes hot and the noodles aren't soggy. I haven't tried much of the sushi but the inari is good and I love the crunchy salmon roll. read more

If you're looking for a restaurant that's a bang for your buck this place won't disappoint. The price is very reasonable for their portion size. The menu is extensive. I've tried their 2 item combos with sesame chicken and spicy california roll and also their tempura udon. My only complaint is that my california roll kept falling apart. I loved the udon though. It was simple and tasty and perfect for the cold weather. You can build your own plates with a drink for under $10. read more

This is simply put, a great deal! The food is consistently good and the menu offers choices for every tastes. It's always clean and most importantly it's very well priced. I eat there often, it's very healthy as well. read more

Don't forget the sushi bag. This is the second time I have to go back to the restaurant to retrieve my sushi. The pony-tailed attendant only handed me the bag with the rice combos but not the second bag that contained the sushi rolls. When I got there, he got my name wrong and then he quickly turned over the ipad screen to pay, I punched in my entries with tip requests starting at 18%, tapped my card and grabed the receipt. Only when I got home 30 min. later, I realized the two orders of sushi I had ordered were missing. I called but no one was picking up, so I drove back and asked another attendant for the missing sushi, and she went back to the kitchen to get it. I told her that they should combine the order in one bag (like in a large paper bag like other restaurants) or tell the customer when there are multiple bags. I told her the other guy only handed me one bag and didn't bother to mention there was a second bag. The attendant just wished me good night after my ordeal as I was leaving without responding to my comments. So in all, it took me over an hour for a takeout dinner with all the driving back and forth. The first time this happened, probably a few months ago, luckily my wife was in the car and she had asked for her sushi to eat, but it wasn't in the bag, so I went back to retrieve it and the sushi bag was still sitting on the counter. Other than, the food is decent and reasonably priced (considering the times), but they can sure improve. read more

It has been a long time since my last visit. Happy to announce that it was an awesome experience and great food! Staff was friendly and helpful. Love their combo food options! Can't wait to return for some more delicious food. read more

Only had the Chicken Katsu Curry with rice and salad, so review is just based on that. Food was good. Ready when promised and quickly - I only live a few minutes away. Restaurant is mostly for to go orders. Clean, efficient. Staff was friendly. I'll be going back. read more

Miss the old rice things. Used to be a healthy affordable option. At the price point and quality there are better places.

Amazing service, environment, and overall feeling of the place. The food was amazing prepared well and quickly. Would recommend 8.7/10

This place is a South Bay institution. Been coming here since high school and the menu is pretty much the same ever since. Quality of food is always consistent. I always get the salmon teriyaki plate and the fish is cooked perfectly each time, which is a big deal because many places overcook it. I love the sesame dressing they use in the salad, it's umami- sweet and tangy and salty. I would say the plates are their specialty here. I tried the sushi rolls and while they are good, other place might do them better or have bigger portions. You can't go wrong with the traditional Japanese dishes - plates, noodles, etc. Also I like how they make it easy to order through google maps. There is parking since they are in a plaza but it can get crowded during lunch hour. They allow indoor and outdoor sitting, but they don't have as many tables as they used to. read more

Under new management as of a few years ago, the food here is amazingly delicious. Only issue with the place is that they no longer use plates. Everything is in a to go box. But I can't understand why this place isn't more popular. The food is as great as it always has been. The teriyaki beef and the spicy teriyaki chicken are outstanding, and they'll even add some grilled onions if you ask. read more

Catering menu for parties and events. Inexpensive and great take out food.!!!!! !!!!! read more

Rice Things - Catering menu 5/13/22 - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Ordered to go the other night and paid extra to upgrade to the potato Mac salad and it was spoiled.

Prices went up again after the new year. 2 Item combo that was $10.50 is now 12.50 before tax. They've been steadily increasing the price while quality hasn't improved. I don't like how they place sauce packets on top of your food now instead of leaving it outside the food container. I understand getting rid of the sauce containers but I'm not of fan of plastic atop my food. read more

I've been wanting to come to Rice Things for a while now. I heard so many mixed opinions about this place even prior to reading yelp reviews here. The menu is extensive to the point where it maybe overwhelming if it's your first time. The menu is also plastered all over the wall, in front of the cashier and to the side of the cashier. I heard the combos are huge and you get a great deal for your money. But I really can't wolf down that much food in one sitting nor willing to take left overs to eat later (especially if its tempura or sushi which I'm assuming will not stay fresh). I ordered "Lean Chicken Spicy Teriyaki with brown rice." I read on their menu the brown rice was $0.50 extra. However I was charged $1.00 instead. When I asked, the girl said it only applied for a "combo". **So mental note: the bigger your food portion, the better the deal** The chicken spicy teriyaki was very good, I have to admit. However.....I'm guessing they used a TON OF SUGAR as the sauce was overly sweet (more so than the teriyaki I've had at most restaurants). I'm sure many people will not mind the sweetness as sugar, after all is addictive and makes everything taste delicious. But If you're watching your figure or have diabetes, pls do not get the teriyaki. I had a ton of chicken left over and the rice was gone. The sauce is very thick and heavy and you need a lot more rice than what they give you. Overall not the best fit for me.....but it might as well be a great place for people looking to eat great tasting food for a good deal. read more

Rice Things - Lean chicken with spicy teriyaki and brown rice - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I LOVE Rice Things. It's delicious. And.. whenever I eventually get around to making a list of yummy places to eat in the south bay.. Rice Things will definitly beon it! Whenever I go, I usually get the teriyaki chicken bowl. And it's cheap! Cheap.. and they give a lot. I can never finish it. It comes with chicken and some vegetables. The chicken I think isn't grilled.. but boiled.. (According to my sister).. but it doesn't make a difference to me. I like it! The restaurant is kind of small. And.. it usually gets pretty crowded during lunch on the weekdays.. but i'd still go anyway. Their 2 and 3 item combos are also good. read more

Rice Things - Small inside. This is it - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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I had the chicken curry. Serving size was very good for the price. However, I like my curry spicy like I like my chili. I like #2 on a scale of 1 to 10. This was like a 0. Flavor was fine but I had to add a solid table spoon of curry powder to bring it up. Service was quick for take out. Ambiance is fast food Japanese. read more

My go-to when I'm in Redondo and want something quick, filling, and inexpensive! Parking: There's minimal parking in the private lot that is shared with the other businesses in the plaza. It's usually full, but there's ample street parking. Service/Seating: You order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. Workers are friendly and quick. There's a good amount of seating indoors with plenty of natural light, but can get cramped at peak hours. Food: Great portion for what you pay! I usually get the two item combo, shown here with chicken katsu and California roll. The chicken katsu is crisp and meaty, rice warm and soft, California roll is pretty typical but good proportion of meat to rice. Also comes with side salad with a savory creamy dressing. Overall Impression: Great spot for a quick dine-in or take-out lunch in the area. read more

Rice Things - Two-item combo: Chicken katsu and California roll ($7.05 total) - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Very average food here, I can't say anything bad or overly good about this place but I eat here often just because it's walking distance from my house. The sushi is enjoyable but not amazing as well as the chicken katsu. Prices are average and service is average. It's the perfect place to go to for quick food though and we always get it to go. As far as I know they are currently not open for dine in yet. The restaurant is really small anyway and I would get food to go. read more

Rice Things - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Unfortunately Rice Things has changed for the worst. I've been eating here for over 10 years. My wife has being coming here since she was a teenager with her parents. My kids loved this place. My daughter had her first piece of sushi here. But they've lost us for good. It's no longer a family friendly dine in environment. They serve your food in to go boxes. I don't want to go in detail and give a long story. But basically the prices skyrocketed they nearly double the price on everything, the food quality went down and the employees at the counter are rude. read more

I adore this place. I would open a franchise closer to where I live, if I could. In a tiny strip mall next to a liquor store, you'll see the lunch crowd of people in business casual clothes (if you work for one of the defense companies, you probably already know about this place). Don't let it deter you, because service is fast and the tables turn over quickly. The menu is a bit overwhelming with millions of possible combinations (slight exaggeration, but I'm sure it's close) for lunch. I always get the 2-item combo, and end up full and with a box to take home. The bang for your buck here is unlike almost anything else. For $6 or $7, you can have a huge plate with two generous entrees, including a sushi roll if you'd like, rice, and salad. Today I got the salmon roll and teriyaki beef. The salmon was generously cut into big pieces, seemed freshly made, and was nothing you could confuse for supermarket sushi. No, it isn't the best sushi you'll have in your life, but to get that WITH so many other items for such a low price makes me want to drive out here from Westwood for lunch every day. Almost. You don't go here for the ambiance (you wouldn't expect it by looking at the strip mail it is contained by) and the tables are pushed so close together that you really need to control your conversations, but you go for quick, delicious, cheap food. Lots of veggie options, and lots of choices for the person who is trying to be healthy, to the chicken or whitefish katsu if you don't care as much. I'd highly recommend it! read more

I got the combo plate with tofu teriyaki, veggie gyoza, and inari sushi with a side of white rice and their house salad. It was super filling and delicious, especially the tofu teriyaki (it was fried to perfection--slightly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside omg yes). I would come back for just a plate of the tofu teriyaki since I have tried and failed to make my own tofu with this consistency (It's almost like the consistency of agedashi tofu). I was a little nervous that they messed up my order since the veggie gyoza looked like it had chunks of meat in it, so I gave them to a family member. I was still pleasantly satisfied with my food. The house salad dressing was spectacular as well. read more

Not the same! I have been coming here for at least 15 years and im so sad to say that over the last year this place has gone waaaay down. I used to be able to get 2 2 item combo plates for less than $20 and now its over $30 with SMALLER portions. The quality isnt even as good and niether is the service. So sad to see this place do bad. It was always very special to me because my dad and I would go here together. I was sad to see the awful re decoration of the restaurant but even more sad for the change in food quality. It had become a tradition for my family to come here on his birthday and anniversary of his passing each year and now that is ruined. I miss the older man :( im glad he was able to retire but his son ruined it by changing things and then made it even worse by selling it. Im so sad. read more

It was on time and the teriyaki white fish was nice. Everything else was just not good. Very bland.

Very tasty Pokebowl even if it took a bit, as an excuse there was still food to take away. read more

Rice Things - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Been going here since I was a kid! The salmon rice bowl is amazing and the CA ROLLS. so happy they didn't change!

Rice things...You make my heart sing..... You make everything....I can imagine..... What? Did you say I was going to groovy? Yes, you have just about everything here. All the Asian favorites including sushi, katsu, fish. So many choices, so many pricing possibilities. BUT...Your menu seems like you will need someone "smarter than a 5th grader" to figure out. Please can someone redo your menu? Besides the menu and the long wait here, everything is good. I was introduced to this place back in '99 from my friend Todd-O. Came here after a Mammoth Ski trip. It was probably one of the best and memorable fast food Japanese places. Would definitely give 5 stars back then. Now we fast forward to 2008. I got what I usually get here: Chicken Katsu and Sesame Chicken: (http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=GaTWkVy-pY6phZOqW6ykuw&select=NYJfK5df6fEdbNXuvlM1Ag&start=0) 2 item combo without drink is $4.61. It comes with miso soup, which has good amount of kombu and bit of tofu, but a bit salty for me. The katsu and sesame chicken are great! Has a hint of a sweet taste, like they marinated in honey or rice vinegar. 12pcs. spicy assortment $6.49 (http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=GaTWkVy-pY6phZOqW6ykuw&select=iFUsnCEKxHGScZVmf_A-Uw&start=0) They were tasty but not the best looking sushi around. You know when you get sushi, the nori is supposed to look somewhat like the letter "e"? Well, lets say their sushi was the letter "o" and the letter "c" and maybe the letter "I" too. I don't recommend getting this unless you have sushi cravings like me. Just for kicks I got the Yellowtail teriyaki plate $6.39 (http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=GaTWkVy-pY6phZOqW6ykuw&select=5_P6rFzOhffoL8KLZunmuA&start=0) Also comes with soup and salad. BTW, the salad is a miso based dressing and even though it tastes like store bought, it is wonderful! As to the fish, its not so wonderful at all. Rice things slice their fish vertically but paper thin. It looks like you are getting a lot but you are really only getting maybe 3-4 ounces of fish. As for the taste, it was a but dull and bland. I wouldn't recommend getting this again. Overall, rice things hasn't changed much which is a good thing. Lots of local folks and the Sheriff department come here for good home eating. They are not the fastest people working here so don't come here starving because by then, your heart and stomach will be screaming, not singing. read more

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I'm going to try to make this review short and to the point. This used to be one of my favorite places to eat. Here's the reason for the one star review: 1. I absolutely hate it when I order food anywhere and they solicit me for a tip before I've received any kind of service whatsoever as if I'm supposed to bribe them for good service or something. I hate that stupid iPad they flip at me when my lunch is already $20. 2. I ordered a combo for dine in hoping a table would free up while I was waiting for my food however my shrimp tempura, chicken teriyaki and spicy tuna roll was somehow ready 30 seconds after I ordered it. So now I'm forced to sit outside, in the hot sun on a metal table reflecting the sun in my face with no shade because one of the employees is enjoying her break on one of the five indoor dining tables that were being occupied. 3. My spicy tuna roll looked like it was packaged at a gas station inside a plastic container, one single soy sauce strapped to it and no wasabi included. 4. As I'm outside sweating all over my food and the table I notice there is no tempura dipping sauce. I'm trying to figure out why they gave me a side of teriyaki sauce when my chicken was already drenched in it. 5. My shrimp tempura looked like it was deep fried in some kind of pancake batter. I wondered if management had ever even been to another Japanese restaurant let alone Japan. I would have gone inside and requested the things I was missing but I didn't feel right about leaving my food for the birds and flys to eat while talking to the employees. Terrible food and terrible service, I'll never go there again. read more

Casual little Japanese restaurant located in Redondo Beach. Prices are very reasonable, food is good and service is friendly. Order and pay at counter and food is brought to you. Also, the food portions are large, so we usually get 2 meals for the price of one! We ordered the Salmon Skin Salad and chicken katsu plate. My salad was very good and I was told the chicken katsu was yummy. Small Parking lot shared with a few other businesses so parking is tough when crowded. Great for take-out. read more

Rice Things - Salmon Skin Salad - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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It's reliable as a local neighborhood option for Japanese food for the residents in the area, and is somewhat legendary for those who used to live here and come back or those in the surrounding area who venture over here as well. You can eliminate the carbs of the white rice and request double salad with your combination platter, which is also a lot less filling, as the portions are fairly generous in size, so a 2 item is filling and a 3 items typically results in asking for a box to take leftovers for another meal. Parking is easy in the lot or surrounding neighborhood streets. I recommend this place to many, as it's a good quality meal for roughly $10 or less. read more

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I said go to this place every week, and have not gone in the past two years. I recently went and got the karage. This meal was so disappointing. I can't believe how bad the food has gotten Rice Things has gone downhill. read more

Rice Things - The food here has gone down hill - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I find the menu confusing, but I love everything I've ordered here. Very friendly service, too.

Excellent Chinese chicken salad. The dressing is very good and not overwhelming. The combo plates are all good and will fill you up. The owner and crew are excellent ! I will keep coming back no doubt ! read more

I saw a lot of great reviews for this place, so we decided to try it out. Our experience was "OK" but maybe we just ordered the wrong things. As other reviewers stated, their menu is HUGE and can be a bit overwhelming to decide what to get. I felt a bit rushed when ordering and ended up with a 2-item plate of sesame chicken (a bit chewy and tough) and vegetable tempura (a bit greasy). We also had some gyoza which again, was OK but not something that would bring us back, necessarily. So the food was a bit "meh." Prices were good, $5.98 for a 2-item plate with water only, $7.28 for 2-item plate with a drink. Can't get better than that for the variety, if that's what you like. Service was OK, not super-friendly but not mean or anything. The small restaurant was clean with several small tables all squished in, but everyone was nice and the place was calm. Parking lot is small but we didn't have trouble finding a space. Bonus: they use paper straws, if you are into reducing plastic in the world. read more

Rice Things - 2-item plate, sesame chicken and veggie tempura. - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

It's a little hard to review this local institution. The food is tasty and the portions are hefty but at times there are small things that make me not come as often as I'd like. The good is the food and the large portions, you cannot go wrong for the price. I usually make some adjustments like ask for brown rice as a side and have my California rolls made out of brown rice as well. The steamed dumplings are pretty standard but when combined with everything it's pretty awesome. I always get chicken teriyaki with the sauce on the side. It also comes with a delicious salad with pretty amazing dressing. So if you're in the area and want some good food at a affordable price make sure to check this place out. read more

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Wow it was fresh fish! We are sushi fans and know the difference and the price was good got enough for my daughter and I $22.80! So I recommend sorry the pictures after we ate it alll read more

Rice Things - Japanese Near Me - Redondo Beach, California