The interior is so calming and very well decorated. The service was quick, and the food came out, hot and fresh. It is a little bit smaller so I imagine on the weekends it gets pretty full quickly especially because they have great prices on their food. I ordered two sushi rolls that were amazing and the appetizers were good as well. Very well balanced. read more

Hidden gem. My roommate and I stumbled upon this place at 2 pm on a Saturday afternoon and were a bit skeptical when we entered an almost-empty dining room. We decided to give it a try anyways, having been heartened by the friendly waiter and made more hungry by the scrumptious menu, and boy are we lucky we did! Hands down the most flavorful pad thai and tom kha ghai soup I've had the city. Couldn't recommend this place more. read more

Went to Rice after seeing a play in the neighborhood. We have eaten here many times before and always appreciate the authentic cuisine - tasty, healthy portion size and some unusual selections. The place was different tonight. There were only 2 occupied tables to start with. The bathroom was dirty. But the big complaint is about the bad service. Even though there were LOTS of wait staff around, we got very little attention and what we got was slow. Nobody ever offered us more drinks unless we asked (and with spicy food, guess what, you need beverages). The wait staff was more involved with talking amongst themselves and getting ready to leave. One woman who waited on us (we finally just started flagging down whoever would look in our direction) had her coat on - yes - HAD HER COAT ON! The only thing that they did fast was hand us the bill and come get the bill once I had signed. You know, I can forgive food not quite up to par every once in a while. However, I cannot forgive bad service from people who act like they're doing us a favor. There are simply too many other good restaurants around. read more

I really enjoyed this neighborhood gem. Today was my first time eating at Rice. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the food is delicious. The drinks were also quite tasty - my lunch companion highly recommends the White Gummy Bear, which does in fact come with gummy bears at the bottom of the glass. My Dark and Stormy was strong, but not so much as to make it uncomfortable for me to be back in the office. Of particular note is the generous happy hour policy, which runs from open to 7pm on weekdays. I'm struggling to think of another restaurant which operates similarly. The single star demerit is due to my lunch companion having been served chicken with her noodles rather than the pork she'd ordered and the server insisting that it was pork rather than (quite obviously being) chicken. read more

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It's hard to imagine Rice is getting a large portion of the local Thai food diners given its diminishing quality and the better options nearby (Baan Thai and Doi Moi). First example, the squid salad was missing the 2nd listed ingredient of "crispy coconut", which normally adds a sweet layer to an otherwise spicy and savory dish. When we asked the waiter why it was missing from our dish she went to the kitchen and reported back that they were out of it. What the hell, shouldn't they have told us that before serving it?! Instead of coconut the kitchen decided to add seconds and thirds of raw red onion, which is a very poor substitute. Example 2: the previously delicious spicy duck curry is now tough. And it's missing the flavor punch of previous visits. The kitchen needs to step up its game if it wants to remain relevant on 14th St. read more

Rice - Squid salad app -- missing the coconut for some reason - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Made reservations but turned out not to need them. We walked in and there were still plenty of tables open. Definitely recommend the Lychee Martini. Very sweet and not the usual bite that comes with a martini. The tofu pad Thai was presented with egg fully covering it. I had never seen it that way before and it was very neat. They lose a star because the bathrooms were dirty and probably had not been checked in several hours. read more

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I was so excited about my Laotian papaya salad at Bangkok Golden that I decided to try all of the other versions South Asia has to offer. The Thai-style papaya salad at Rice was light and fragrant with a dressing of lime and fish sauce. Topped with a few pieces of whole steamed shrimp this would have made a great meal by itself. However, since I'm fat I also ordered an appetizer of chicken satay with sticky rice on the side. The sticky rice was like none I've ever had before. It was various shades of jewel-toned purple and had a very sweet fragrance to it. Looking back, it probably was not the best accompaniment to the satay (white rice would have complimented the flavors better) but as a stand alone dish I would simply say Bravo! Also aside from being fat, I'm also a lush so I ordered a cucumber cocktail which was made by our extremely cute waiter/bartender with hot accent. I'm a sucker for anything with Hendricks in it and this drink was the real deal. Potent but also refreshing. Half a drink later I was seeing stars (four stars to be exact)! The decor of the restaurant was clean, modern and minimalistic. I'll definitely stop by to see what other options they have to offer soon. read more

This is the first time in my life that food has made me physically ill. I actually went to Thailand and ate street food without any harmful side effects, but a meal at Rice had me completely incapacitated. The food didn't taste horrible, but it wasn't good either, and it was really pricey. Again, do NOT eat here. Both myself and my friend got sick from the food. I was clutching my stomach with pain for several hours after, unable to stand. I took my hunched self over to CVS to buy some Pepto. As for the food itself, I have no respect for Thai fusion. Thai food is already perfected fusion, as they incorporated the spices of other cultures into their own cuisine. If you try to fuse it with anything else, you're just going to ruin it, as exhibited by Rice. read more

Awful service, really good food, decent drinks. We had dinner at Rice on Friday night, it was one of the few places that still had open table availability on Thursday night when I booked. The decor and outside is very sleek, nice and modern. The indoors is one level, with moderate seating and a small bar set up at the back which can hold about six people. They have a full bar with beer, wine and liquor. After being seated, we were brought four menus and some waters as we waited for the other two in our party. We took some time to look at the cocktail menu, which left much to be desired. Though the cocktails were good, they weren't on par with what other restaurants in the area offer. After ten minutes and without having anyone stop by we were finally able to flag down a waiter and order two drinks and the pumpkin empanadas that everyone raves about. The pumpkin empanadas came out well before our drinks (about two minutes after we ordered them). They're basically just puff pastries filled with pumpkin filling. They're pre-made and not that great. Our drinks, the bourbon and lemongrass martini came out next. The bourbon drink wasn't very good but the lemongrass martini was stiff, had a nice taste and wasn't overly sweet. When our friends arrived, they they too had to wait ten minutes, flag down a server and order drinks and the green tea dumplings (which didn't meet our expectations either). To order entrees, we had to play the same flag someone down game. We ordered the steamed red snapper, seafood basil, and tempura shrimp curry. These came out with excellent presentation and all were fantastic. The red snapper was cooked perfectly and served in a nice broth. Again, once we were done, we flagged someone down for our bill. Received the wrong bill, requested the right one and left. I'd definitely go back and do home that they do something about the quality of service. read more

Rice - Steamed red snapper - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Not the best Thai food I've had, but definitely the best (so far) in the district. But the service was really fantastic. Best Thai Iced tea I think I've ever had. Panang Chicken was alright AT the restaurant but the next day....wow. They really need to let the chicken stew in that amazing sauce a little longer, really soak it up, like it did all last night. This morning, slightly hung over and very VERY hungry, I enjoyed the best Panang Chicken Curry I've ever had. And our waiter even included two containers of rice to go. What a guy. I think his name was Noon or Noom (couldn't make out the last letter(s) on the itemized bill). read more

We went here on a Sunday afternoon at 4PM so I won't be able to comment much on how this place is during peak hours. What I can comment on is how INCREDIBLE the food was and how fabulous the servers were. We started with the appetizer sampler and plum wine. Not a fan of the plum wine but it is great for anyone who loves a sweet alcoholic beverage. The appetizer sampler did not disappoint. The pumpkin empanadas were delicious, loved the sauce for the spring rolls, and the peanuts were literal crack...I have been searching Pinterest high and low for what I think the equivalent is. There were also a few meat options on this platter that I did not eat but my boyfriend said were delicious...and he's the biggest foodie I know. On to the main course where I got the vegan green curry and it was the best thing to tickle this palette in a long time. I can't rave enough about this. Vegetarians and vegans everywhere should be scrambling to get in and try this...it was SO GOOD. My boyfriend had a chicken and pumpkin dish in which I had the pumpkin and it was fantastic. Again, he raved about how delicious it was. Finally, the service was great...granted we were one of 3 tables they waited on us quickly with a smile. All in all, I will be back in soon to try more dishes! read more

Rice - The best green curry I've had since Thailand. Ate it twice in one day. I have no shame or regrets. - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Delicious grab n go green curry and veggies. Fresh green curry- best I've had in a long time. Nice selection in the market of Thai and Asian products- noodles, spices, teas.... All presented in a clean, aesthetically pleasing way. read more

I stopped in to Rice for lunch, and sat outside on the small but adequately appointed patio area to enjoy the beautiful day. Unlike the contemporary, earthy decor that invites you in to the dinning area, and draws your eye to interesting photographs or artistic additions around the room the positives about the patio, actually stopped at the fact that it existed. There are no umbrellas, and Rice is steps away from a busy bus stop so the exhaust was slightly off-putting. To make the best of your dinning experience I recommend sitting to the far left, closer to the window than the edge of the patio or sitting inside. For lunch, I decided on a soup and salad. 1st Plate - Seafood Soup: When the waiter put the bowl in front of me, I could see and smell that I was in for some very bold flavors; at first taste the lemongrass, pepper and basil immediately came through. I was told the soup was hot, but I didn't taste even the slightest tinge of heat. The heap of sauteeed onions and basil floating atop the pungent broth was a heavy handed and unnecessary but all things considered, the seafood soup was definitely a pleasant departure from the expected. 2nd Plate - Calamari Salad: was a different story all together. There was a lot of heat in this dish, so much so that it overpowered the otherwise delicious sauce. The product in this dish was also of extremely disappointing quality. My guess is the calamari came from one of those huge frozen discount bags of mixed seafood. I wouldn't order this again. The service was solidly average, as was the food. I will say the Thai tea here is excellent; so I even though I wouldn't choose Rice again for a meal drinks at the bar or a nice tea on the patio is a possibility. read more

Rice - Seafood soup - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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After a number of hour long waits at various eateries on 14th St., my friends and I stumbled upon Rice. It is hands down my new favorite Thai restaurant. Let's get down to business. The rice paper wrapped shrimp was super yummy, the pumpkin empanada was ok, if you're vegetarian, definitely get the basil tofu (delicious!), and if you're in for a treat do get the crispy fried snapper - I can't wait to go back to try it! Oh and if you want a treat definitely get the freshly muddled ginger martini! read more

Love Rice because it's right around the corner from where I work. I honestly haven't been able to find affordable Thai since leaving California in 2011. That is until I went to Rice with my coworkers. Their entrees are really great and their appetizers are delicious. Of course, the standard Thai dishes (e.g. panang curry, drunken noodles and pad thai are fantastic here). But they also have many yummy soups including their tom kha gai, or chicken galangal in coconut milk soup, as well as their own twists on regular curries (you can add shrimp tempura to panang curry!!!!) If I were you, I wouldn't come too hungry because portions aren't that big. I had the panang curry the last time I went (reference my photo for what I consider very lovely presentation) and I left feeling like I could have a potbelly sandwich after. Closest metro: u and 11th (green and yellow). Buses: 52, 53, 54 series will take you right there! read more

Rice - Your standard panang curry but isn't the garnish and presentation lovely? - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Rice is one of the few places in our neighborhood that my husband and I put off trying until recently. I admit I didn't realize it was a Thai restaurant until we sat down and looked at the menu. Everything looked great, but the food was disappointing. We started off with the chicken wings and I've had friend chicken wings from Chinese carry-outs that tasted better. My husband ordered the duck which was dry and overcooked. I ordered the pork belly and it was so overcooked, much of it was hard to chew. We were there on a Saturday evening and the place was half empty. I'm glad we have three other Thai options in the neighborhood. read more

I was out on 14th with friends during a rainstorm and with no dinner reservation. After finding long waits at Estadio, Le Dip, and Pearl Dive, we found Rice, which was the only restaurant on the block not completey packed with people. For that reason alone we went with it. Rice was simply decorated, modern, and clean with a good initimate ambiance, but the food was not really memorable. Also, the restaurant was SO LOUD. It sounded like everyone was shouting just to be able to hear each other in there. We got the spring rolls, crispy chicken with pineapple, and pad thai with shrimp. The spring rolls honestly tasted like they were just fried wrappers with mashed potatoes inside. A little odd but still tasty. The "crispy" chicken was not crispy at all, but rather soggy breaded strips of chicken with a very sweet tangy sauce. The pad thai, however, was really tasty, and I'd recommend it. Overall if you're looking for a place that isn't completely overbooked with a 2 hour wait on 14th Street, this is a good bet. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back but would also not go out of my way to avoid it. read more

Rice - Crispy chicken with pineapple - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'm Asian, so I'm supposed to love Rice right? Pretty close! Rice was surprisingly busy (and loud) for a Tuesday night. The lighting is a bit dim for me, but as my friend says, "It makes it warm in the winter and cool during the summer". Their menu can be a bit confusing, with Rice Specialty (whatever they want to make), Authentic Thai (traditional Thai food), Healthy Green (vegetarian). The food was good, I had spicy duck, and I think the duck was a little dry. (It was like they were trying to pass off beef jerky as duck). I also had the grilled squid salad which was good and loaded with red onions. The rice was very very good though. Not many places in DC where you can actually get sticky rice. I'll definitely be coming back here. There are no soft sound dampening surfaces in the place, so it does get pretty loud. The chairs have grooves for your buttocks and legs too which is kind of....amusing. read more

Rice is a great Thai option in the 14th Street corridor that I think too often goes under the radar by locals. The very trendy Pearl Dive is located next door and overshadows Rice on that block, but for those looking for a more quiet vibe and quality food, don't be afraid to check it out! The last time I was here, my sister and I grabbed some lunch. I decided to go with the Pad See Eiw, which I had never had before, and was very impressed! For drinks, I went with a gummy bear mixed drink that was also very unique and delicious. Service was also pretty good. I didn't catch the names of the two ladies helping out, but they were both extremely kind and offered advice for drinks when we weren't sure what to go with. I went with a 4 because I think some of the items are a tad overpriced, but overall I've had several good experiences here, and will probably be back when the weather gets nicer. read more

Rice - Pad See Eiw with a gummy bear mixed drink. Delicious! - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Yet another urban modern restaurant, which means minimal decor, loud interior with no sound deadening, and small portion sizes with high prices. Not to mention uncomfortable chairs. This one just happens to have a Thai theme. The appetizers were actually the best part of the meal. The pumpkin empanadas were delicious, as were the feta wontons. The chicken satay was average at best. Some of my dining companions thought the food was good, but my crispy chicken with pineapple sauce was underwhelming- not nearly enough flavor. And the portion size was not worth the price. read more

Despite the trendy/fun decor, we chose to sit outside since the weather just started to get nicer. Immediately upon being seated, we were asked for our drink order. We asked for a few more minutes to decide, but this occurred 2 or 3 times. It's nice they were so attentive, but once we actually ordered the drinks, they took quite a bit to actually be served BUT they were great. For an appetizer we started with the Crab Dip. I expected something similar to a spinach and artichoke dip, but this was really more like lightly season lump crab meat and lettuce- i.e. lettuce wraps. It was actually really good, but not what we expected. Up until this point, I'd have given 3 stars, but the entrees were fantastic. I asked the waiter to help me choose between several of the tofu curry dishes and the sauteed basil dish, and he recommended the Panang Curry, and I'm so glad he did! It was outstanding. If you like spicy food, I might ask them to bump up the spice a little, but it was perfect for me. The green tea rice that came with it was a nice change from the standard white rice that we're so used to. I am told (though I didnt' try it) that the Chicken Pad Thai was also good. I liked the modern spin on the dish with the egg being served omellette style. All in all, I'd say you should definitely try this place. It's true it's a bit pricier than nearby places like Thai-tanic, but I think for service and ambiance, it's worth the price- depending on the type of evening you're going for. I.e. date night. read more

Rice is a nice little Asian restaurant near Logan Circle. The interior has a "distressed" feel, but it's close and intimate. They have a handful of options in three categories: Rice Specialty, Authentic Thai, and Healthy Green. Since I'm vegan, I go to the Healthy Green. The management knows that vegetarians don't eat fish, as they make clear these dishes are made with soy sauce, not fish or oyster sauce. The mushroom and tofu dish was delightful, if a bit salty. The rice, served beautifully on a separate plate, has been cooked with coconut, providing a nice contrast. The basil tofu dish, however, although not marked as spicy, was too hot to handle and sadly just didnt do it for me. The service is friendly without being intrusive, and they are fairly good at keeping your water glasses filled. Warning: The restrooms are down a rather dark corridor in the back. Bring your iPod/iPhone for extra lighting. However, for a nice dinner or even lunch, Rice is a good place to go. read more

I'm trying to be as reasonable and understanding as possible with this review. I'm stuck between 1 and 2 because I have never been asked to leave a restaurant. Let me jump in to the end. We had just finish up our food and the hostess came and asked us to leave because she needed the table to seat others. We just had ordered another round of drinks and just received them. We politely stated that once we finish the drinks we will be on our way. We seriously said it nice. :-) It was understandable and the fact that now there was a wait and this is a small establishment. Note, we were there only for about a hour and 30 minutes, which two hours is typically. We did not order one thing each from the menu, but sampled a lot of things on the appetizer menu and the entree. Point being, this was not a small bill and we weren't just there to take up space. We were eating and drinking. Throughout our meal the waitress kept wanting to take our plates which still had food on them. We all were sharing everything and eating at what I think was a good pace with what we had on the table. I had to ask her two times not to touch the plates with food on them on the table. I still didn't think this was a big deal. Until I realized we were probably being rushed to finish. This did not dawn on me until the end. O, I forgot we were ordering soup to go as well. Now once that came out, here the hostess come again. Now I was upset. I say to her if you would like to refund us our money then we will leave. I'm just disappointed with this situation. I told her don't ever come and ask me or anyone else for that matter to leave your restaurant after they have took time to come here and to spend their money at your restaurant. She said, "ok and sorry." But I'm quite sure someone else will experience this again. I have never in my life visited a restaurant and have been asked to leave after I have spent a hefty penny on sampling their food. My recommendation to this place is to book your reservations accordingly. Do not sit people down that are just passing through if you have reservations coming in. Do not treat your patrons in a rushed fashion when they are clearly spending money at your establishment. Now for the food..... It was meh. This is not because of the experience. The curry tofu was a little salty and too much sauce, but edible. The crab meat fried rice lack taste and was almost still white rice. I really don't have too much more to say about the other food we had. I will keep on my way and continue to try other places. Drinks These were actually really good! read more

Rice - Here is a snapshot of some of the foods we had. Drinks were good! The shrimp wonton soup was good too. - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

One day after work I strolled past Rice and it looked pretty interesting. I checked out the reviews not stellar but solid, so my expectations were not too high. I got a seat outside so I could people and scroll the gram. I did just that with a tasty, refreshing Mai Tai and a cold Tiger Beer, no judgment zone, I was trying to decompress after work lol. I ordered the chicken and asian pumpkin, that came with a side of sticky rice. Maybe I went there on a lucky day, but it was delicious. The chicken was cut nice and lean with a sweet, tangy, salty sauce and side pepper sauce gave it some spice- umami all over my taste buds . The Asian pumpkin was earthy and wholesome with every bite. I left very satisfied! read more

Rice - Chicken and Asian Pumpkin - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been here a few times. I think it's just ok. I appreciate that they pay attention to presentation but if it effects the taste of the food, why bother? They throw a huge hump of iceberg lettuce under their papaya salad and it's just weird. Like why? I'm not going to eat that, it doesn't belong here but they do it to create a mound of papaya around it- it looks cool but it doesn't make sense to the dish. Their pad Thai- the my put a thin omelette on top versus just stir frying the egg in. This means the egg is hard and edgy and not soft like it should be. Otherwise their pad Thai is quite good. Pad see ew- solid but they don't use Chinese broccoli which is a drag Cashew chicken- this was ok, kind of bland. I asked to have mixed vegetables thrown in and they were under done but it was alright when I hit up the spice tray Overall, this place is just way to expensive for the quality of the food. My dinner was $40 for one person. This isn't worth that. Skip it and walk down farther to Thai tanic. read more

My go-to Thai place! Not only is the food delicious, but the lower level market is beautiful and has a huge selection. I love the pad Thai presentation with the egg laid over the top. Holds up well as takeout too. Highly recommend! read more

We are so lucky to have this close by. Everyone I've take here has been obsessed! I also love their little shop downstairs. So many unique snacks! read more

May be the best Thai food I've ever had! I loved the Spicy Duck, it was legitimately spicy the way I like. My friend got the Crispy Chicken with pineapple sauce, also phenomenal. Excellent service as well. Don't forget to check out their really cool little shop down stairs with all kinds of unique imported food and snacks, as well as cookware, books, etc... read more

Rice - Crispy Chicken with pineapple sauce - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Delicious Thai restaurant with a modern, elegant setting and friendly staff. -FOOD: Rice has your standard Thai offerings - pad thai, panang, green curry, etc. I had the sautéed basil tofu and vegetables, which was tasty (but not very spicy), a good size for $15, was full of vegetables and tofu, and came with coconut-flavored black rice. -VEGETARIAN OPTIONS: Rice offers several scrumptious-looking vegetarian options: pad thai, drunken noodles, pad see eaw, green curry with tofu, tofu and ginger, steamed silken tofu, and the dish I ordered. -SERVICE: The service was friendly but not intrusive, and expedient without rushing us (despite us being there relatively late). -AMBIENCE: I found the decor to be classy and one could say romantic, with recess lighting and actual candles. We were there relatively late on a weekday, so it was quiet but not totally empty. read more

Rice - Delicious and filling sautéed basil tofu and vegetables (not pictured: accompanying coconut black rice) - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Early dinner at 5pm at this spot. Summary of my experience Service: 8 Server: 6 Atmosphere: 10 (outside patio beautiful sunny day) Food: 6 (Cashew Chicken w/sticky Rice) Admittedly today was a breezy afternoon. Food arrived mildly warm--could have been hotter. Portion was unreasonably small. Would expect larger portion for the price. They weren't crowded at all so I would have expected the server to check in on us more frequently than he did. Despite this I will give them a second try. read more

Rice - Cashew Chicken. Looks great. Let u know how I liked it on the other side! - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food was delicious. Best papaya salad I've had in a long time and the Pad See Ew was UNREAL!!! Best I've ever had. The papaya pad Thai was not very good (4/10) kind of lacked taste. But otherwise everything else was great, including the Brussel sprouts. The decor inside was cute but not anything special, but the wait staff was very attentive. read more

Great service in a dimly lit chic interior... Perfect for a date although I was comfortable here by myself as well. I ordered off of the vegetarian "green" menu Pumpkin empanadas were outstanding- fresh flaky crust with a sweet sauce- hot out of the oven. The crispy tofu and ginger was delish and all were artfully prepared. Large portions suitable for sharing. Decent Wine list as well. read more

Had dinner here last Saturday 9-28 at 7:00 it's a small place in a fun part of town across from Le Diplomat. Clean and organized with nice servers. We had three entree's the Crispy Snapper came "crispy " but it was good. The Pad Thai rocks and the Crispy Chicken was good too. Over all we liked the food but couldn't help but wonder why it wasn't packed like everything else on the street??? The longer we sat the more I could see the servers were all over the place and the owner looked like he was ready to pop a blood vessel. Hopefully he can get the FOH under control so they can focus on the menu and guests. I'm still going to come back but hopefully on the owners day off. read more

This is the best place! The food is amazing- highly recommend the drunken noodles! The market downstairs is so cute, affordable, and has a made to order sushi bar that has the best to-go sushi I've come across in the area! Highly highly recommend! read more

I love this place! It has personality. The ambiance is chic, hip, and straight out of New York. It's the perfect place for date night. The food is really good and it's reasonably priced. The ingredients taste fresh, which I notice not to be the case at many other Thai restaurants. It sounds weird, but sometimes I question if I am really eating beef in my drunken noodle. There is no question about that at this place. Oh, and the staff is very friendly and attentive. read more

Rice - Beef Drunken Noodle - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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While I was in D.C., I decided to have dinner with Thomas K. and his girlfriend. I got Rose Y. to go with me so I wasn't Mr. Third Wheel. Thomas K. used Yelp to find this particular restaurant, so I thought it would be fitting to be the first place I reviewed for my post-D.C. adventures. Rice is a nice place. It's a New York Thai restaurant trapped in Washington. The food is good, but the prices are not. I had Chicken Pad Thai, which wasn't unreasonably priced. But I also had two cocktails which almost independently as much as my meal. I should also note that since I was away on my library-inspired vacation, I was a little bit quicker to throw caution to the wind financially. The fact that thinking about how much I spent here still makes me cringe when I spent a weekend not being as cheap per usual is not a good sign for this place. Go to Rice if you're rich. The food, and my Chicken Pad Thai in particular, we delectable though. Maybe it's worth just grabbing dinner and holding off on the cocktails. Everyone else was super satisfied with their meals. Anyway, sorry this review wasn't more informative. The food is good. It's a lot of money. That's kind of all there is to say about this place. read more

Rice - exterior view - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had a very negative experience at this restaurant. I use a walker which I placed behind my chair when I sat down. There was plenty of room to walk around my walker, but a staff member (perhaps the manager) came over and very rudely told me I needed to move it. His tone was disrespectful and completely inappropriate. The food is good, but they need to treat disabled people with respect to earn my recommendation. I will not be returning. read more

I love Thai food, but most restaurants serve the same old dishes -- but not Rice. Yes, they have their "Authentic" menu, but I come for their "Specialty", "Green (vegetarian)", and "Seasonal" menus, where I get to enjoy dishes not found in other Thai restaurants. These are not fusion menus, but typical Thai ingredients re-arranged to create new presentations and flavor combinations. Everything I've tried so far was delicious. The sauces are delicate, yet flavorful, the vegetables are fresh, the seafood was perfectly cooked, and the papaya salad (one of my favorites) was perfect. In addition, I cannot write about Rice without mentioning the decor: soft lighting, beautiful floors, and bathrooms worthy of a magazine spread. I'll keep coming back, for sure. read more

Rice - Even the bathrooms are gorgeous. - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The outdoor seating was awesome. The matcha rice was good but the fish entree was just okay. It's a great place for the ambiance and the service was good. read more

Rice is a tasty Thai restaurant right in 14th st corridor. I always get the Beef Panang Curry and it is solid. Delicious broth with a healthy mix of greens. Meat cooked well and melts in your mouth. They do not skimp on the quantity and it certainly will fill you up Cocktails are also tasty. read more

Rice - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia