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    Sweet Rice

    4.6 (725 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SWEET RICE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Thai Omelette x2 Thai Iced Tea Cha Manaow (Thai tea with lime juice)
    Matthew C.

    I cannot emphasize enough about how much this place means to me. Tucked in the corner of a strip mall in Gardena, Sweet Rice has been one of my go-to spots for years now. Ran by the sweetest ladies, this place is cozy and always makes you feel at home. Having been featured in the Michelin Guide, you'll understand why when you come here. Their specialty is Thai breakfast, with an assortment of rice and noodle dishes like Khao Soi, Thai Omelette, Thai-Style Hainan Chicken, etc. However, for all the dishes I have tried here, I always find myself coming back for the Thai Omelette! There's a kick of nostalgia whenever I eat here, and I love the feeling you get when eating the food here. If you ever need your fix, come here first and come back for more!

    thai omelette shrimp
    Maricel S.

    Sweet Rice is my #1 restaurant that I recommend to everyone to try! Everything here tastes so good and since it's more of a "breakfast" spot, it has items on the menu that your typical Thai restaurant doesn't have. My go-to items are the Thai Omelette with Shrimp, Roast Duck Noodle Soup, Tom Yum noodle soup, and Cha Manao which is Thai Tea with Lime. Gardena has so many great restaurants and Sweet Rice is such a great addition to the community! The plaza that it's in has other yummy restaurants and boba/dessert as well.

    Basil, chicken omelette
    Tim H.

    Why Sweet Rice? - 2025 Michelin guide recommended - Delish thai food + Bowl Thai Grill right next door 4/5 FOOD Basil omelette chicken, tons of rice and solid amount of food Boat noodle soup, delish 4/5 SERVICE & AMBIENCR Same amazing service as their main spot next door. high ceilings and clean tables and seats 5/5 PARKING Tons of parking in the shopping plaza

    Khao Soi
    Angie G.

    I've been here a handful of times and I absolutely love their Khao Soi. It's so creamy, rich, and full of flavor I can never get enough of it. I usually get the beef option and it's perfect with the coconut curry broth, crunchy fried noodles, and fresh veggies all working together so well. I also love dining in because they offer a variety of spice options. There's even a little setup with jars of different chilies and spices so you can adjust the heat to your liking. My husband wanted something sweet so we shared the mango sticky rice and it was so addicting especially with warmer weather starting to roll in. It really feels like summer is on the way !!! On top of the food, the customer service is always so kind and attentive. 10/10 highly recommend!

    Penang curry with beef
    Jimmy S.

    One of my favorite Thai places in the Southbay and in LA in general. They earned their bib gourmand recognition. Their palo pork stew, Khao soi, roasted duck noodles and curries the star of the show. Each dish had its unique flavors that are balanced and flavorful. All of it has soft meats of your choice. The Thai omelette is surprisingly very good also. Their mango stich rice when in season is divine. The staff is super nice and always very helpful with utensils, condiments and other amenities. There is outdoor seating and both are very quiet to chat with other people. The atmosphere is very chill and casual.

    Menu (Dec 2025)
    Luke L.

    Sweet Rice is a casual Thai restaurant located in Gardena and the restaurant was ranked #8 in The Top 100 Places to Eat for 2020. The restaurant is also mentioned in the Michelin Guide ( https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/gardena/restaurant/sweet-rice ). [Parking]: Easy and free parking in the plaza. [Atmosphere]: Casual dining atmosphere with a self-service water station. Our party came here on a weekday and the restaurant had no crowd. [Menu]: Top Yelp highlighted items include Mango Sticky Rice, Kao Soi, and Tom Yum Noodle Soup. The Michelin Guide highlighted jok (Thai Porridge) as the dish to get. *** Kai Soi (yellow curry, egg noodle, bean sprouts, pickled mustard greens, red onion, fried onion, cilantro, wonton crisps, lime wedge - chicken $17.99): Good broth, but it was not good as Kai Soi from Chiang Rai in Long Beach. *** If I am craving for Thai food and don't want to wait, then this is the spot I would be visiting in the South Bay without having to drive to Long Beach.

    Michelin award 2025
    Lyle O.

    Ordered two Kao Soi's and mango sticky rice for dinner this evening. For the young ones out there who happen to see my review, you must order the mango sticky rice. The mangos were fire! Sweet and flavorful! The sticky rice was good but the mangoes . Also take a look, this is the second Michelin announcement, I think the next time they get a star.

    Khao Soi Beef and Thai Tea
    Luanne S.

    Khao Soi beef... the end. That's all you need to know. Seriously. But forreal, this place makes my foodie heart flutter when I I'm craving a good comforting meal. The KHAO SOI Beef is my must try, go to dish here! It's yellow curry, egg noodle, bean sprouts, pickled mustard greens, red onions, fried onions, cilantro, wonton crisps, lime wedge... CHOICE OF: CHICKEN, TOFU, BEEF, or SHRIMP. The flavor and texture combo in this dish hits every time! I always end up having leftovers and I add my own rice the next day and it's soooo good! Do yourself a favor and try it out! No frills type place, you order at the counter have a seat and enjoy. Honorable mention to their Thai tea, it's yummy! I'm definitely a fan! Happy eats, loves! ^_^

    Kao soi noodle soup chicken
    Alan B.

    Was in the area on a Sunday afternoon and decided to give this place a try. It's located inside a huge shopping center so there's ample amount of parking. It looks like the owner opened 3 shops. This one, a bbq spot and a hot pot spot. My wife opted to try this one out today. . We got seated right away and the waitress recommended the koi soi noodle soup so my wife ordered the chicken and I ordered the beef. It's all pre-prepped so everything came out quick. It comes with egg noodles and the flavor tasted like creamy yellow curry w a medium level spice. My wife said it tasted better after she added more chili. I thought it was spicy enough. Everything was really good but I thought they could give more beef. It was just a spoonful and I didn't get full off this. Overall: service was really good. The place was clean. We would come back again if my wife wants to. I'm curious what the bbq spot taste like so would like to try that place out.

    Khao soi (tofu)
    Melanie G.

    I was excited to try this place but was a little let down. I had heard they were known for their Khao soi and really enjoy that dish. However, theirs didn't stand out; unfortunately, it was actually kind of lackluster. And it wasn't that much of a portion for being $18. The dish didn't even come out that fresh/hot. They didn't give much noodles and seemed to just throw on a bunch of toppings to fill the dish, which even then, the toppings were just okay. The workers were also not too friendly here, and it wasn't busy when we came. I wouldn't go here again for anything other than if I wanted to try their mango sticky rice.

    Khao Soi with Chicken
    Beto R.

    The restaurant is located in a shopping plaza anchored by Tokyo Central Market and Sea Empress Restaurant in Gardena. Inside it is well lit, clean and spacious with seating for 30 guests. Orders can be placed through friendly and welcoming staff at the front counter. For this visit, we ordered the following dishes: Wontons Soup with Wide Rice Noodles: At the first sip of the broth, I was surprised by the flavor. It was clear, light but super savory, and hit your palate like a train and it kept coming. The wide rice noodles were perfectly cooked and slightly al dente. There were generous quantities of tasty and nicely springy texture wontons. And the party kept going with delicious fish cakes, lobster and fish balls in the soup. Khao Soi: This was an opposite dish from clear broth Wonton Soup. The creamy coconut curry sauce was rich and tasty, not too spicy nor sweet. The thin egg noodles were nicely al dente. The chicken pieces were quite tender. The slightly sour pickled veggies and a tad sweet fried onions gave a balancing taste to the sauce. Lastly, the wonton wrap strips provided satisfying crunch to the dish. The prices were reasonable and portions generous. The restaurant is definitely worth repeat visits.

    Mango Sticky Rice
    Alyanna S.

    Nice Thai food spot tucked into a plaza in Gardena. I feel like there's not too many Thai food restaurants out there, so it was nice to have a cuisine I haven't had in a while. For my drink I had the Thai Iced Tea which was great, perfectly balanced. Someone in my party shared their noodles with me, I'm not sure what the name of the dish was unfortunately. It was a chicken noodle and delicious! I wasn't too hungry today, but I would love to come back and have a bowl all to myself. I also had the mango sticky rice, which had a wonderfully sweet mango. Plus the service was great. When the worker came to take away some bowls, she picked up trash like a water bottle that we brought in and cleaned up any spills on the table. Would highly recommend this place!

    Boat noodle
    Shirley W.

    Food was great! This restaurant isn't exactly your typical restaurant, but more so casual dining. You order at the cashier and they'll bring your food to the table. Honestly pretty efficient! The employees here were also very friendly, giving off homey vibes! I got the khao soi and my bf got the boat noodle. Both were pretty good! The khao soi was a lot lighter than I thought, which I thought the soup base would be heavier? Which it wasn't at all! Flavors were nice, a bit more on the subtle side. The boat noodle was very fragrant, pretty solid. We got the Thai iced tea to share and it has this really smoky flavor that I wasn't too fond of? But it was extremely sweet, so I would pass on the Thai tea imo. Otherwise, food and service was pretty solid. There was plenty of seating for a Sunday dinner night.

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    Kaosoi noodle soup Packed with ingredients, rich in flavor. Fresh Ingredients I love it.

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    Ask the Community - Sweet Rice

    Does Sweet Rice still have an outdoor eating area?

    yes

    Do they deliver? Or do they partner with any delivery services? If so, who?

    Hi, do you have anything that is gluten free and dairy free? Thank you!

    They have a fabulous yummy coconut dairy free ice cream ... sooo good!

    Is this a gluten-free restaurant?

    They have a vegan coconut ice cream

    Do they offer outdoor dining? I noticed a single outside table the other day but I wasn't sure if it was part of their service at this time.

    Yes! We just dined outside yesterday. Order inside and they will give you a device that will buzz when your order is ready. You then can eat at outside table. :) Enjoy!

    Are they open for takeout during coronavirus?

    Yes, they are open for takeout during this tough time. Support your local businesses

    The mango and rice dessert says "seasonal." What is the "season" when this is available?

    i was at sweet rice today. the mangoes are in!

    Do they use MSG?

    Asked the owner, said none in the curries, only a dash in the soups. So if you're allergic to it or have side effects, i would ask specifically. I dont think they use it in the jok either because it doesnt need the umami, but still safer to… Read more

    Why you're selling breakfast and serve at 11 am?

    why not? they own the business. But frankly, it's probably the economics, most customers come for the lunch/dinner time frames.

    Do they have vegan options?

    Yes, and vegan coconut ice cream and other desserts

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