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This was a cozy little spot with really friendly service. One kid really loved her omurice, though my wife wasn't a fan of the bulgogi - it was pretty dry and tough to chew. Everyone dug into my mango snow bowl though, which was the true highlight of our meal. It was a generously-sized portion overflowing with fresh mango, mochi, and sweetened condensed milk and shaved ice. read more

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The food is so good, there's a few other Asian restaurants in IV but this one is super underrated. The food is honestly better than the others and its flavor profiles are pretty authentic id say. My favorite is the bulgogi bowl and of course the Snow Bowls!! read more

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Food was delicious! Maybe a bit pricey for the students so I hope they come up with specials. We came early for dinner, around 4ish so there's no one else eating. We went straight to the iPad to access the menu and place our order; it was easy and painless. Minutes later our food (in a to go box) was delivered to our table. This place is pretty new hence the low number of reviews but so far so good- it definitely has high ratings! read more

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I'm so happy this gem is in IV! Great quality and great value! Ordered the omurice with spam, crunchy shrimp rice with an egg on top, and the caramel apple bingsu. Omurice was very tasty. The spam was a good addition and the egg was cooked perfectly. The sauces on top made it very tasty too. The shrimp rice was like a deconstructed sushi plate and I was totally for it! Great flavor on the shrimp, and loved that it came with some seaweed on the side. And my top choice for our visit was the caramel apple bingsu!! Omg this was so good! I loved that it wasn't so sweet and it came with three different crunchies on top that made this bingsu addicting! I had no idea fresh apple would be good for bingsu, and wow it works so well! Will def be back for more of their bingsu flavors! There was a little bit of a wait, but it was all made by Teddy! Super nice and great food. Thank you! read more

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Alexis M.

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I got food poisoning from the crispy tuna rice. Immediately after I ate it, I was not feeling well. Later on in the night, I ended up throwing up all night projectile vomit. That was the last thing I ate and I was so sick. I couldn't even keep water down. I would not recommend the tuna. This definitely gave me food poisoning, and I almost went to the ER read more

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Zoey M.

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one of my favorite places in IV! service is great, food is amaze, & friendly environment. i was looking for a place that has bingsu and this was the only one in the area so im super glad i found it read more

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Andy M.

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Tasty vegetarian options, Quick counter service, spotless clean restaurant . Will try again if returning read more

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Catalina G.

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The food was amazing, so flavorful. I got the bbq pork and it was a 10/10. The bingsoo was so so so delicious. The service was fast. The ambiance was chill. The man who helped me was so kind, he had such a positive attitude and he was a great worker. I wish I got his name I would've mentioned him in this. read more

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This is the second time I've been to teddy rice and it was just as good as the first!! We went around 10pm last time and the ambiance was kinda like late night ktown in LA. The omurice and bulgogi were both rly yummy! This time we got the omurice again and the pork belly bowl and both were just as fantastic. The bingsu/shaved ice was super soft, and the mangos were perfectly sweet. Definitely recommend swinging by for some shaved ice as the weather gets warmer. Thank you Teddy!! read more

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Brandon C.

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Was craving bingsoo and saw this new shop. Staff was very friendly and my order was served in a timely manner. Ordered to go and was very impressed with the presentation and price. I will be back to try their other food and shaved ice flavors :) read more

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The service here is definitely on the slow side. It took about 25 minutes for two orders of fried rice--and I was the only customer in the place. At one point, I honestly felt like I had time to run out, grab a smoothie from Blenders, and be back before the food showed up. The food itself is good, but the wait just doesn't feel justified. It's like watching a kettle boil on low heat--eventually it gets there, but you're stuck wondering why it's taking so long for something so simple. What's odd is the guy running the place moves like he's in fast-forward--zipping around and clearly hustling. He's super friendly too, which makes the slow service even more confusing. The patbingsoo is definitely the highlight--cool, refreshing, and totally worth it if you're not in a rush. I haven't tried the late-night menu yet, but if it's the same pace, just plan to settle in. If you need a quick meal, look somewhere else. read more

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Austin L.

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Very good portions of food for the price, and it taste great. Place is very clean. Service might take 10 minutes, but food is fresh and worth the wait. read more

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Today we discovered Teddy Rice - an unassuming, yet bright and modern Korean Fusion restaurant in Isla Vista near the UCSB campus. WOW. Living in LA we are spoiled with the variety and quality of Ethnic and Ethnic fusion, yet we were floored with the food. Absolutely outstanding flavors, beautiful presentation, extremely reasonable prices. Standouts were the Spicy Tuna Rice (a deconstructed roll complete with nori sheets, soy sauce and wasabi, avocado and jalapeño slices and pickled ginger) and the decadent Pork Belly Quesadillas, served with salsa and sour cream). Ask for the Buldak Hot Sauce for an extra kick! The new KFC ( Korean Fried Chicken) burger was excellent as well. Don't miss the mango snow bowl if you still have room. Outstanding. Bonus: If you're looking for a late night snack, there is a wall of instant ramen you can make yourself. The service was great and Teddy (yes, there IS a Teddy) is a passionate personable chef who cares about quality and plating. This place could easily rival established restaurants in LA. HIGHLY recommended. read more

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I LOVE pat bing soo (Korean style red bean snow bowls) and I have always wanted a place in town that sells them. So I am SO excited that not only does Teddy Rice sells them, they have the OG version with milky ice, red bean, condensed milk, fruit, rice cakes, the whole package! I dare say it's better than most I have had even in KTown especially for the value and authenticity. I mean, I have been there twice in three days, and plan on going back again within the next week! The second time I went to Teddy Rice I also got some food, the omurice and spicy tuna rice. Both tasted quite decent especially for the price point and location. I'm definitely coming back to try the other items on the menu. I'm especially excited to try the Al pastor taco and the galbi bowl. I also heard the friendly owner/chef, Teddy, tell another customer that the menu changes weekly. So excited to have a good Asian fusion spot in town, finally!!!! read more

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Food was really good! Got the omurice, pork belly, and bulgogi. They were so kind to us and gave us free Bingsoo . Will definitely be coming back. read more

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Penny A.

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I had the omurice it was so good. Good portion well priced. The staff were super friendly. Liked the vibe. Cannot wait to try more items off the menu read more

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Anna O.

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I came here for the snow bowl when I was craving bingsu, and it definitely hit the spot! I love the effort that they put into the presentation as well as the taste! Teddy is super friendly and provides great customer service. Can't wait to try more food from this spot. read more

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This omurice was bomb asf and I'm definitely coming back usually I don't finish my meal but this dish was just so good it had to go in my stomach read more

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Shannon M.

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This place is so good. Forgot to get a pic. Their bulgogi rice bowl is really good! Good portions, the leftovers I had fed me for the whole day. The kimchi is also really good and the dressing for the salad. The guy working was super nice too, I hope they do good business here! The hot sauce and other sauces they have are also really good. Cant wait to come back read more

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Food was great and price was respectable. Place had option for make-your-own ramen as well which was very unique to see read more

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Mateo W.

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Passionate owner, delicious food, excellent presentation. Service slightly on the slow side but he's very nice and often times, it's *just* Teddy in the back cooking and other times he has a few cooks and a waiter. Regardless, I don't mind the slightly slower service cuz it's worth the wait and he just works so hard and is so nice that I couldn't get upset if you paid me! read more

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Kire K.

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Parking is hard of course it's IV.. but this place is sooo good and worth the hassle. They also have a ramen station.

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The spicy tuna rice is excellent and good value. The chef puts chili crisp and avocado on this dish which really pushes it over the cliff for me (in a good way). As soon as I finished my plate, I was thinking about eating this again asap, which is always the mark of an awesome dish. read more

Teddy Rice - Spicy tuna over rice. Great taste and reasonably priced. - Comfort Food Near Me - Isla Vista, California

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YES YES YES! Was hesitant at first about this new place but we decided to bite the bullet and I'm so glad we did. Owner is soo genuine and passionate about the food he is putting out and he has every right! The food was AMAZING and exactly what we wanted. Will definitely be returning! Portions were great, prices were reasonable, and quality was great! read more

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yummy friendly nice, good service, love this place!!!!!!!!!! best bingsoo in iv i love this read more

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Bec P.

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Owner is so nice and sweet , definitely recommend. Great location , and food was so good as well

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Christina T.

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Had a really nice lunch here, omurice with spam was delicious (and pretty too). My favorite was the mango snow dessert, it's soo good! I could eat here everyday!! read more

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William S.

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The food here was absolutely delectable!!! The wait was a bit long but definitely worth it because the food was so tasty type shi frfr. I dont even make reviews like this but yk ya boy had to because the bingsu absolutely smacked. Thank you teddy and ur rice ! read more

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Matthew G.

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We talked to the owner, he's very nice, very good good as well. Got the KFC sandwich and miso soup. Very high quality.

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Sofia K.

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Been coming pretty regularly since Teddy Rice officially opened and I continue to love it. Food is fantastic - great quality and a lot of care is obviously put into it. Service is fantastic, the owner truly cares and is passionate about the food. Nice ambiance - restaurant is always clean. Truly the best spot in IV. read more

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Rajesh V.

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Very good food, and the employees and owners were all very friendly. Would recommend for sure

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Been there twice now and it was delicious both times! Highly recommend it ! Service is great !

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James R.

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Teddy rice is three things, Delicious food(like absurdly good), great presentation, and a super friendly and passionate owner. Thanks to Teddy the restaurant has great vibes from the second you walk in. Teddy Rice is exactly what Isla Vista was missing, and I couldn't be happier it is here! read more

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Teddy Rice is some of the best food I've had in IV especially for the price. Felt good after the meal- which is rare for a spot in IV, good portion size too. Also had the gyoza it was crispy on the bottom and the snow bowl with fruit and red bean everything was seriously so affordable. One of my go-to spots now!!! read more

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Omurice was solid, and the owner Teddy is super friendly! Food takes a bit of time to come out but it's worth the wait.

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best presentation in iv. really cute atmosphere and great service! you can tell he puts time and effort into his food. It so yummy read more

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Fantastic food, reasonable prices, and such kind employees. Look forward to coming back!

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i feel like this is a hidden gem in IV like no one really talks about it but the food is soooo good and they're open late on the weekends.

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The food at Teddy Rice is absolutely delicious, and the prices are all very reasonable! Seriously, the breakfast sandwich satisfied a craving I didn't know I was feeling. That and the service was great! Very friendly and welcoming. Would seriously recommend. read more

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966 Embarcadero Del Mar
Ste A
Isla Vista, CA 93117
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(805) 770-2625
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https://www.teddyriceusa.com

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Hours

What time does Teddy Rice open?

Teddy Rice opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Teddy Rice close?

Teddy Rice closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Teddy Rice closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Teddy Rice take credit cards?

Yes, Teddy Rice takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Teddy Rice have catering options?

Yes, Teddy Rice does have catering options.

Does Teddy Rice serve alcohol?

Yes, Teddy Rice serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Teddy Rice allow dogs?

Yes, Teddy Rice allows dogs.

Does Teddy Rice have TVs?

Yes, Teddy Rice has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Teddy Rice have bike parking?

Yes, Teddy Rice has bike parking.

Does Teddy Rice have outdoor seating?

Yes, Teddy Rice has outdoor seating options.

Does Teddy Rice have parking?

Yes, Teddy Rice has parking options. Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Teddy Rice wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Teddy Rice is wheelchair accessible.

Does Teddy Rice have free WiFi?

Yes, Teddy Rice has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Teddy Rice serves up a world of comfort food on a single plate. Inspired by the chef's global culinary adventures, the menu features delicious dishes from various cultures, including the United States. It's a tastebud tour without ever leaving Isla Vista.

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