Small Korean place. Food is great. Definitely worth going. Portions are big. Bring a appetite. read more

I went there by looking at the reviews but the food was not fresh and didn't taste good either. I got the fried rice chicken plate. read more

The cashier lady has an attitude. She had an airpod in her ear, yet had the gall to treat me the way she did. It felt like I was coming into her personal space and disturbing whatever she was doing instead of being served as a customer at a business. 3 strikes in one go is impressive: 1. I asked her if the beef bowl had vegetables in it and she whispered yes, as if she didn't want to miss a single thing of whatever she was listening to. 2. I asked her if they had soda and she rang it up even though I did not say I wanted one. I was intending to ask its price, which I did, and then I told her to take the soda off. 3. I asked her if they had a bathroom, and she looks at me as if it was obvious, pointing in its direction, irritated (I must have interrupted whatever she was listening to one too many times). It doesn't matter how good your food is; your establishment has missed the point of the food and hospitality industry. --- In terms of the taste of the food, it was a 4/5 considering it is a run of the mill restaurant (I'm Korean, so I know my Korean food). read more

Normally I like to take pictures of the food before I eat it but on this I couldn't wait! Everything was very tasty and good portion sizes too! I will be sad to move away from this place! read more

The Rice Bar - Korean Near Me - The Colony, Texas

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What a cute little mom-pop shop! My kids were craving Korean food so found this local place. The owner was so wonderfully sweet and kind. We chose all the right foods to eat including bulgogi, spicy pork and chicken bowls. In the mornings they serve donuts, breakfast sandwiches and burritos. Will definitely come back for more! read more

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Wonderful little place. Real Korean food. Prices are more than you can ask for. Location is cute. Yum let's go. Lady is super adorable and nice too. read more

Perfect spicy pork bulgogi, flavorful, fresh, and completely satisfying. Just not spicy like at all. I'm all for not being scalded with pepper and spice but this was too much the other way. I sh old at least feel some heat. Normally I'd deduct a star. Completely still giving a full 5 stars because I truly enjoyed it. After tasting my takeout I ate in the parking lot. read more

The Rice Bar - Front - Korean Near Me - The Colony, Texas

Quaint clean restaurant. We went in the afternoon. Food was perfect and very tasty. We will be back.

This is a hidden gem in The Colony. The owners are so hospitable and the food is great! Love their bibimbap!!

Immensely disappointed at this place. High hopes were shattered when I started to eat my takeout dinner. I had the tofu bowl with brown rice with side order of kimchi. The online ordering was easy to navigate. And the Korean lady was nice enough during my pickup experience. All went downhill when i took a bite of the pickled cucumber, which was RANCID - so disgusting that I spitted it out. I was so shocked that the restaurant would serve old & spoiled kimchi cucumber to the customer. Unethical to say the least. And did the health dept not catch this horrible practice?! Needless to say that I will never return again, the next time I visit The Colony from Las Vegas, NV. The tofu was mediocre, with soy sauce and sesame oil seasoning. Just so disappointed that I wasted my hard-earned money at this restaurant!! read more

The Rice Bar - Tofu Bowl - Korean Near Me - The Colony, Texas

This is my favorite restaurant. Hands down. Food is amazing. I had leftover that i brang to school for lunch, and days later it smelled and tasted so good that my friends stole it from me and have been begging me to take them here. Service- Love, she's so kind i love them. Ambiance- the place is a vibe. if ur looking for The Best date spot, this is ur spot. it's never load or anything so u will be able to talk to the person or people your with. the seating is fun and compfy and the restaurant it's self is so asthetic. i come here to often but i only wish i cam more because i can never get enough!!!!! 158/5 stars read more

We love this place! The food is so delicious, the prices are good and the carry out is fast!

The colony is a food desert, so it's understandable if this place received ratings so high. Outside looked like it's in the middle of nowhere. Galbi box - 4/5 we liked it. Not charred enough though. Teriyaki chicken 3/5 They put more veggies than chicken in this dish. Wasn't expecting they mixed chicken with veggie and stir fry this dish. Teriyaki normally just the chicken. Mandu 3/5 Standard tasting mandu Looking for paper napkins and didn't see it in the restaurant at all... owners were mostly in the back and only took orders read more

I love TWINKLE donuts and I've been really wanting to try Rice Bar at dinner time. Sadly I was a little disappointed. I was really excited about trying dishes, good prices and good variety- I ordered the egg rolls, they were ok, not exceptionally tasty or flavorful. I was really craving the crab rangoon after all the internet hype- wahh it was legit just a wonton with cream cheese- very sad. I didn't taste any hint of crab at all. The pork rice dish was flavorful but the pork tasted pretty porky and didn't absorb the flavor of the seasonings- not exciting. I'll stick with Twinkle donuts. read more

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I just tried to order online and the first person who picked up the phone was nice but the second person was so rude! I wanted to order over the phone and she just said go online and order and hung up. Doesn't make me want to order at all. read more

If you're looking for korean bento, look no further, this korean kitchen serves it up delicious and just the right amount of everything. We ordered using the takeout feature right here on yelp right before we headed out the door and everything was bundled up and ready for pick up when we got there. Lemme tell ya, get the pop pop chicken! Korean style chicken nuggets with an amazing dipping sauce. Comes on a bed of rice and salad. We also ordered the teriyaki chicken which also came with salad and rice! The hubs got spicy pork.. didn't hear a peep outta him and it was gone in a flash, I didn't even get a chance to try it! Well, gives me another excuse to come back and order again. Tip: In the morning, you can come here for donuts! read more

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The bulgogi and dumplings were ridiculously good. I can't wait to go back and try more of their menu!

Great local owned Korean restaurant. The pieces are reasonable and the food is great. I had a bulgogi bowl with some kimchi and it tasted great. read more

I got the chicken bibimbap and my bf got the chicken katsudon. I liked the chicken bibimbap. Juicy chicken, and lots of veggies. read more

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We have been here for donuts and been completely amazed at the offerings. Perhaps we set our expectations too high when we decided to try dinner. I would say average at best and too expensive for what we got. Unfortunately we won't be going back. There were 4 of us so we each got something different. We tried the Bibimbap(beef), Lo Mein w/ chicken, chicken rice bowl and the ribs. Stick to the donuts!!! read more

If you're looking for an authentic Korean meal this place is the restaurant to go! The ambiance was so cute! The service was good, and the food was delicious! read more

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The service was great. She was a vibe. The ambiance was nice & clean. The food was good. Short Ribs were delicious. The dipping sauce for the egg rolls was sweet & spicy... read more

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Really enjoyed the food. It is a quick service restaurant so don't expect too much. Overall enjoyed my experience. I got the Galbi.

My fiancé and I came here randomly and was not disappointed! The food was amazing. We got the chicken lo mein (best lo mein I've ever had!), spicy chicken, and loaded tots with bulgogi. The owners are super friendly and their service is great! The inside of the restaurant has a cute / old diner like look which has a nice ambiance too! read more

The Rice Bar - Korean Near Me - The Colony, Texas

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Delicious food! The rice was bit dry but still delicious! The service was quick and the place inside is super nice modern looking clean! The price was very good for what I got! The chicken was fried and crunchy good! read more

The Rice Bar - Nice area and chic place! - Korean Near Me - The Colony, Texas

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We have gone as a party of 7 (3 adults - 4 kids) food is delicious. My fave is the Japchae and the kimchi fried rice. My kids enjoy the food as well. They offer donuts and coffee in the morning, although the service can be a little slow through the drive thru, so be prepared to wait a bit even if just ordering a coffee. I had to sit and wait for about 8 mins before I was acknowledged. Convenient location and prices aren't terrible. We have visited a few times. read more

Saw the reviews on Yelp and was expecting a lot. Had to say it was just ok... Ambiance: nice and clean. Food: I was expecting more of a make your own bowl thing but it was basically just go up and order from the set menu. No real customizations. We also didn't really get any banchan / sides other than a pretty weak salad and pickled cucumbers. The other reviews made it seem like there was more... = Kalbi - tasted good but not mind blowing. I actually even had a bad piece with a bone chip in it that I didn't notice until I was chewing. - Katsu chicken - got this as the waitress recommended it. Honestly was dry and kinda bland. Was crispy though just not memorable and no real gravy on it and minimal sauce. I ordered a jap chae substitution but it ended up just being half that and half rice. + Boston cream donut - this was the highlight. Perfect donuts. Overall, I guess The Colony has limited options for Korean food because this was pretty limited and not all that impressive in my opinion. Burning Rice is still better to me for a quick Korean food fix. I'd come here for the donuts though! read more

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I love noodles & definitely need protein in most, if not all meals. I don't really care for beef, unless it's BBQ or Steak, but their menu only had Japchae with Beef. Called the shop and the sweetest Korean lady, sounds like she could be your grandma, was so kind and willing to make it with Chicken. She asked for my name & told me to submit online the order and she would remember me. How sweet! My friends and I did a family style takeout of our order. The katsu chicken was great, especially with the peanut like sauce mixture. Such good japchae and lots of it! Mandoo was also great- I would have wanted more of the sauce that was given but definitely would get again. This isn't a knock on the restaurant, but I think any time one gets bibimbap, it's best eaten fresh and hot. So this dish was okay but I definitely want to try it the next time I eat in person. They also have a donut bar!! Did not partake in that but will next time for sure. read more

The Rice Bar - Katsu Chicken Bowl, Japchae Noodles with Chicken, Chicken Bibimbap, Mandoo (dumplings) - Korean Near Me - The Colony, Texas

We used to love The Rice Bar. I'm not sure if it's because they started selling donuts as their primary thing, but it is not the same. We used to go and the woman was super helpful, now she is more on the rude side. We used to get chicken fried rice and she would always give us "fruit sauce". Now when we go she charges, which whatever but sometimes she charges and sometimes she doesn't, sometimes it's one price other times it another - which just doesn't sit well. Prices should be clearly posted. If you push back she will give it to you, which just seems like a scam. Without the extra sauce there is very little flavor. When asked how much chicken is in the entree she told us to make our own at home if we don't like how much she uses - so rude. I guess that's exactly what we will do. We won't be going back which is sad. read more

Donuts are amazing, we go all the time! Go early before they run out. Not a fan of their beef bulgogi, not much flavor but their beef noodles are great read more

I've been going to this place since I moved here 5 years ago and they were just getting going. My review has to do with asking two questions and the owner telling me to make it myself then if i don't like it. I ignored the rude comments and asked for fruit sauce which she says she has to charge me for. I ask oh when did that start. Again she says, "make it yourself if you don't like," like man is this really what we're doing???? On another note the food was meh at best this time. The 2/3 cups of rice to one chicken thigh was an issue for me and the chicken lacked flavor as if everything was cooked separately. With half a cup of fruit sauce it just couldn't save the lackluster dish. The experience was enough for me to decide i will never return to the business that was once operated by nice, caring owners who made sure to go the extra mile for your convenience. read more

What an awesome hole-in-the-wall restaurant with an incredibly delicious menu with quick service. Food is fresh and healthy here. The bibimbap is excellent and they also have fresh-made fancy donuts here. One of my favorites in the neighborhood where I don't feel guilty for indulging (except for the donuts lol) and highly recommended! read more

I recently ordered a take out and the food was delicious. The place is extremely clean & beautiful. The food was great and very flavorful. The owner was very sweet and took the time to explain the flavors to me. Coming back here soon ! read more

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Very cute local spot that's worth checking out! We shared a katsu chicken and dumplings, both very good but I would have liked twice as much of the side salad or another veggie option in the entree. The flavor was delicious for everything on our plates. More importantly, we were warmly greeted and graciously thanked for coming by. We're looking forward to coming back for breakfast SOON read more

A gorgeous oasis! We came for dinner after shopping at a packed furniture store and the atmosphere was so calming and relaxing. Soft jazz played over the quiet sounds of cooking in the background. There were plants everywhere, topping off the beautiful environment. We got the chicken bowl, the katsu chicken bowl, and dumplings. The food was hot, fast, and fresh. The dumplings were fried perfectly crisp and light. And the absolute star of the show was the katsu chicken! The sauce on it was tangy with some spice on the crisp chicken and melted in your mouth. The prices were very very reasonable, I would have even paid more! An absolute must see, beautiful restaurant with delicious food! read more

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Cute little place. Love the ambiance and decor on the inside. Looks really random outside. There's even a drive thru window. It's a donut place plus a Korean restaurant. Both were delicious. It's not the choose your own protein and sides kind of place anymore. Not sure if that's bc of covid or Change up in menu. Anyways- all the food is really good- chicken bowl, chicken bento, beef kalbi, spicy pork bowl. Japchae was super good. The donuts were really good too- creme brûlée, old fashioned, cronut, pink sprinkles. Service is what put it up on the top! Really nice lady! read more

Mind blown! The food was amazing, my fiancée and I visited this establishment at closing. We ordered the braised short-ribs and the chicken and shrimp fried rice. I have never in my 39 years of life had better fried rice!!! It was incredible and the braised short ribs are among the best I've ever had. True hidden gem, please check this place out you won't be disappointed. read more

Outstanding! The owner greeted me when I walked in the door and was excited to help me out. My teriyaki chicken was made fresh and the portion was amazing value. Cute decor and so much good energy at this restaurant. What a joy to see this small business thriving. read more

The Rice Bar - Korean Near Me - The Colony, Texas

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A hidden gem in The Colony! Authentic Korean bimbimbap and japchae noodles. The place is so clean and masks are a must. The staff was very friendly they even gave us a free !! THANK YOu! My new go-to Korean place ... no need to go all the way to Carrollton read more

The Rice Bar - Korean Near Me - The Colony, Texas

Donuts are great but don't sleep on their dinner. Along with their tasty donuts (which I highly recommend) they provide a wide array of different Korean dishes. I enjoyed their spicy pork rice bowl with a side of crab cream cheese rangoons. Not to mention the service is excellent and fast. The Rice Bar is a local treasure in the making! read more