The food is awful. Anyone that will tell you this is "good Chinese food" hasn't been to a real Chinese restaurant before. The inside has a nice vibe but the staff are rude and the place often smells. Additionally, Rice Box has some vague issue with pork: only ONE item on the menu has pork as an option (the dumplings). There are similarly priced & decent Chinese places within walking distance and excellent places a short drive away. Don't waste your time and money here. read more

We finally decided to eat in the restaurant instead of take-out. Vibes of the place is industrial atmosphere. Lots of group seating spaces. Service is fast and staff are friendly. This is one of our go-to places for noodles and fried rice. They hit on flavors we're looking for. *Chicken Wings-- 2/10- flavor is not for us *Beef House Fried Rice-- 8.5/10 (one of our go-to but we forgot to indicate NO bean sprouts) *Shrimp Lo-Mein-- 8/10 (the shrimps they use are really small and we usually like bigger shrimps in our noodles. We also forgot to tell them NO VEGGIES, not a fan of it) *Candied Walnut Shrimp-- 1/10 (Not worth nearly $15. Shrimps are too small and wayyyy too much batter. Flavors are not the same as traditional Honey Walnut Shrimp-- more modern flavors. We got this for take out last time and thought it arrived soggy. And after eating inside-- it has a light crunch but soggy internally. I think if you switched up your batter to egg whites and cornstarch-- it would be amazing. Stays crunchy and batter is not heavy.) *Chicken Egg Rolls-- 7/10 (they're average. The sauce it comes with doesn't really hit. IMO it's better with that Asian sweet chili sauce Overall-- still our go-to for fried rice and noodles. read more

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There's no way anyone should come here. Everything is terrible. Order takeout from another food spot instead. Ambiance is good. Cool lighting, but if you want good food. Go to Hu's cooking or Tiger Noodle House that's nearby read more

We were in the area and decided to try out this place. When we walked in, it has a futuristic menu on the wall and order with the cashier. After you order, you can sit down and they will call your name and bring the food to you. The dining area does not have a lot of seating space. I ordered hot and sour soup, Kung pao chicken, and salt and pepper eggplant. The soup had a unique flavor and ingredients and does not taste like the usual hot and sour soup flavor. The eggplant shell is deep fried but the outer layer skin was hard and chewy. The chicken wasn't bad as the flavor was all there. What really made the dining experience bad was the temperature in there. The place was so hot inside that I was sweating and people around me was fanning themselves. I didn't even wanna eat in there as every bite seemed enjoyable due to the heat. read more

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The service at this location was pretty fantastic as we arrived around lunch time and despite there being a little bit of a line we were able to get our order placed, find a place to sit, and get served pretty quickly. The fried rice was good and filling and felt like a good serving size for the price. The egg roll that came with the fried rice was pretty good as well. If you need a quick bite and something that will fill you up and keep you that way for a few hours this is a good place to check out. read more

I set my expectations low when it comes to American Chinese food so I will say the food here was actually not that bad. I ordered the Eggplant Green Beans with a side of fried rice and my partner got the General Tso's Chicken with a side of broccoli. Both came with egg rolls and a fortune cookie. The food came out piping hot and since we were eating in, we got to enjoy it while everything was still fresh. The eggplant green beans were very garlicky and tasty but way too salty for me. I really wish it was a bit less salty because other than that it was good! I liked the fried rice but could have done without the bean sprouts; the egg roll was crispy and delicious. I tried the General Tso's from my partner and I liked that the chicken was crispy and not soggy, although this is not something I would usually order for myself. The portions were honestly huge and a single order could be split into 2-3 meals. It felt like the rice container was never ending, they really pack that rice in! I might stop by again if I ever crave Chinese American food. read more

The Rice Box - General Tso's Chicken and Eggplant Green Beans - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

The design of this space just wows you. I've driven by a few locations before but finally made my way in. What a way to design a space for Chinese food. It feels like I've walked into a Disney ride. It transforms you in a futuristic movie that just happens to serve food. The chinese food here is really good as well. Salt and pepper chicken, beef chow fun, fried rice. Everything was solid here. Service was fairly quick as we came during a slower time of the day. I'll definitely come back to try some more dishes soon. read more

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I've had a few things from here and everything was always really good. The box was full of food. The curry fried rice is my favorite. The steamed broccoli is really good and balances out whatever meal you pick to get you a good amount of veggies. The crab wontons were not the best. I wouldn't get them again. But I will definitely be trying more things here. read more

This place was AWESOME! Their bright and lively atmosphere was a cool experience. The staff welcomed us upon entry and were patient with us as we perused the menu and answered all questions that we had. We were then ready to order. I had an order of the Crab Rangoon and Pepper Steak. I sampled my Crab Rangoon while others I was with were waiting for their orders and had to get back in line to place another order for more. They are that GOOD! The entree serving is more than enough for sharing. read more

I admit I came here because of the ambiance -- I'm a huge Blade Runner fan and I got to catch the last few minutes of the film during dinner. But the food was totally legit. We had the chow fun and the green beans and eggplant. The spice was excellent on both -- just enough to warm us up but not too hot to overpower everything. Plus, the portions were healthy for the price. The cashier took the time to make sure we got the spice level we wanted and to hold the egg and bean sprouts on the noodles. Very helpful. We will head back again soon enough. I only regret the last time we ate at The Rice Box it was a food truck. Too long a time. read more

Dylan and staff are beyond fantastic. The epitome of great customer service. Always friendly and willing to discuss menu options.

Rice box food is for those with challenged tastebuds. Its a last resort spot for me. Step above panda express and thats only because that have tofu and I am vegetarian. I ordered orange tofu it taste like tomato sauce w hint of oranges. I make this from scratch theres no tomatoe base whatsoever. Its overpriced one entre is 18 buck no drink for fast food. The decor is what brings people in but if you love real Asian food of any kind you know this is crappy food. read more

The Rice Box - Orange Tofu(taste like tomato sauce) - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have been seeing this restaurant on different locations and when now it opens in rice village next to Hoppdoddy burger. As expected it's a fastfood Chinese food chain. Portion wise is very big, you can easily share the meal with one more person. Food wise is not very good and too salty. Amazingly the eggplants garlic was the best dish and the custard buns are better than I expected. Price range is about from $13-$15 each dish you read more

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So I decided to try this Rice Box on Morningside and I was enthusiastic since my boyfriend wanted some Rice Box because we had a great experience at the Heights location. I ended up getting 4 things, Orange Chicken, Pepper Steak, Garlic Eggplant w/ Minced Beef, and an extra Chicken Eggroll. Let's start off with the good. The Pepper Steak was decent. The steak was a bit tough, but the flavor was definitely there for the most part. The service was decent as well, especially the guy that took my order, give that man a raise, and the food came out in under 10 minutes. Also, the eggroll was crispy and delicious. Now on to the bad, the garlic eggplant with minced beef was not that good at this location. In fact, it tastes different than the heights location altogether. The flavor of garlic and minced beef was absolutely non existent what so ever. It was overpowered by a sweet sauce, which I didn't like at all. Also, the eggplant was way overcooked. The Orange Chicken was disappointing as well, the orange flavor was barely present. They put so much sauce on there that the fried chicken was not crispy when biting into it. The white rice and the noodles were dry, and not even the sauces can save that to save its life. In conclusion, we'll stick with the Heights location. We will not return to this location. read more

First time at Rice Box and tried out some of their classics. I liked the decor which gave it a very futuristic vibe and was very unique. We tried their green beans which were seasoned well with an oyster based sauce that went well with the rice, coconut shrimp that was fried well but lacking some flavor, and the spicy chicken which was super tender and spiced well with chili hot peppers and peanuts. We were given so much rice and egg rolls that were a bit soggy. The dishes were relatively large portions so be mindful when ordering. Overall, standard Americanized food with good portion sizes! read more

The Rice Box - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Interesting and delightfully aesthetic cyberpunk Chinese spot. I would def return for the lights at night cuz it's filled with neon lights, and decor that are typical for cyberpunk or asian night life vibes. As an Asian-American living in california I was skeptical about this chain and look, the main menu is your typical American Chinese staples like orange chicken etc. However, I was pleasantly surprised with the ribs and wings. Im not a texas yeehaw cowboy so I don't know if these ribs are legit are not, but I CAN speak to the Szechwan (sichuan) spices on their Chongqing ribs. They also offer salt and pepper wings as well as other flavors and THESE are the items you should be getting from this spot. Yang Chow (yangzhou) fried rice is also a good sign on the menu, as fully Americanized places only offer the classic fried rice. I heard a worker describe yang chow fried rice as fried rice without soy sauce but that's not true. It's supposed to be seasoned with salty meats and spices and such. I didn't get to try it, but the fact that it's on the menu was another pleasant surprise. The manager was super friendly and nice. She checked in on everyone and really made the vibe nice, even though this is a fast food spot and not a sit-down restaurant. Seating: indoor and outdoor tables Parking: free parking lots around Wifi: no Payment: cashless preferred Vibe: casual cyberpunk Chinese fast food spot Dress code: casual but this would make a killer photoshoot spot at night read more

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Love this place. The atmosphere was great love the building. Food was hot and great!

This is the second time I ordered door dash from Rice Box. I ordered because I remembered that they give good portions and I would have some left over for lunch. However, I was disappointed because the flavor was lacking. The orange chicken had too much breading and barely any orange flavor. I also ordered a medium spice level Kung Pao chicken which was better than the orange chicken, but still lacked as much spice and flavor profile than I was expecting. I like spice and I would say their version of medium is really a mild to me. The best thing was the chicken egg roll. Unfortunately, I was satisfied with this meal this time. read more

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SHORT STORY Regular Chinese food $13+ Very nice restaurant design Casual Cash and Card accepted *not the best parking situation but there is a parking garage near. LONG STORY Not too much of a long story but Rice Box is good but I didn't think it was anything great. I've been twice. The times I've been the service was pretty fast and they've been nice. You look at the board, then order and head to a seat. This place can be filthy, the tables, the bathroom. There should be more attention to cleaning. But other than that it's a ok spot looking for some day or light night Chinese when in the area. read more

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To be honest, this place is kinda expensive and not very good. I tried their crab rangoons and veggie egg roll, it was just okay. Service and ambiance were good, though. read more

Vibe- This is a fairly new spot in the Rice Village area that looks super futuristic and cool. They serve Chinese cuisine. They have many vegetarian and vegan options on their menu so that was a plus for me :) Customer service- Great! Food/drinks- I got the tofu with general Tso and it came with white rice and a vegetable egg roll; the food was alright, that's why I gave 4 stars overall. Parking- I parked in the garage a few restaurants down from the spot and the first 2 hours were complimentary! You can park on the street but good luck with that on a busy day or night. read more

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While a hit or miss for many after reading some reviews, I had to add my own opinion. Obviously the exterior and interior of the restaurant have a cool, sci-fi-ish modern atmosphere that make for cool photo ops and conversation starters. But I don't go to restaurants for looks or Instagram pics. Although a bit pricey, the serving sizes were large portions and made for next-day leftovers that HIT. The noodles I ordered were flavorful and juicy and the bites of sesame chicken I stole off my companions were delicious too. They had a lot of options, with others in my group ordering an assortment of noodles, beef dishes, wings, egg drop and sweet and sour soup, and more. Definitely want to go back in the near future read more

The Rice Box - Lo Mein - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The rice box is a cool, trendy Asian restaurant. The atmosphere is fun. The ordering process was fast and easy. They have the menu on the wall while you stand in line so that you are sure to be ready when it is your turn. They call your name and bring your food out to you when your food is ready. I got the orange chicken and my sister got general Toa's chicken. Both were fire. Also, the egg roles are 10/10!!! They do have vegetarian/vegan options that you can substitute the meat for. I cant wait to go back! read more

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I recently started working in this area, (Audacy Radio) and I am thrilled that I am fortunate enough to be pretty dang close to Rice Village and all the wonderful restaurants that are here. Today is the Rice Box, I've eaten here before so I am excited to try the curry. It looked good, a nice sized portion served with white rice and an egg roll ( no sauce for the egg roll, for $15.00 ?) but I'm not loving the curry. It's not horrible, I just wouldn't order again. NOT when I know there are other items on the menu that I have had before and really enjoyed. The service is good, always, and they are routinely busy, especially with Door dash and such. Not that I can blame anyone, this is definitely a go to spot for us when we are in the area. I took a picture but then didn't save it, my bad. But nice presentation too. I will do another review next time arrou8, I'm sure it will be minimum 4 star next time read more

Sensational meal. Ordered the Chow Fun. It was deliciousness packed into the container and I was able to get two healthy servings out of it. Will order again...and again. read more

Really thought I would love this place but it's so over hyped! I've gotten better honey walnut shrimp and crab rangoons from Panda Express. The shrimp were so small and HEAVILY breaded so they appeared bigger (and they had no sauce). The rangoons were mid and so was the fried rice. They do have good portions and staff were friendly but probably won't be back. Pictured: all the breading I took off the shrimp, mini shrimp, and fried rice which I barely touched. read more

The Rice Box - Honey Walnut Shrimp - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

finally got to try this restaurant and it was okay. if you're looking for authentic chinese food this is not it but very tasty chinese inspired. love the vibe of the resturant; quite unique. the service from the cashier was great, and he was very patient seeing that it was our first time dining at the restaurant. we typically eat family style so we ordered a bunch of food: general tso chicken with lo mein , beef chow fun, and shrimp fried rice with three egg rolls. so yea... we're hungry and excited! it's freezing indoors but a nice night out so we sit on the outside patio. our food arrives and it's one tray, three boxes, a container filled with the chicken, utensils and napkins. i'm wondering where the plates are or at least another tray. mind you-- it's just two of us and we ordered a lot of food and are not planning on sharing this food by taking turns eating out of the boxes. the girl who brought the food came back with soy sauce and so i asked for a plate she said they don't have any and so i ask for something to eat on since we have a lot of food and she brings a container (instead of a second tray) so okay i eat out of the container and it's lid :) the food was plentiful and tasty. the general tso chicken was unusually very sweet! i've never had it like this before; it was different but okay. the lo mein was a bit on the dry side and just noodles-- if you're looking forward to vegg in it that's not happening. the beef chow fun was my favorite; so tasty, good amount of beef and tender. the shrimp fried rice was great if you're on a low sodium diet i will say but i enjoyed it. oh and the chicken egg roll was good. it's a bit pricy for chinese food but for the portion size it's cool. we ate at the resturant and also had left overs for two more meals (for one). read more

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What a cool experience - The Rice Box is a must-try! While on a road trip, we knew Houston wouldn't disappoint. The restaurant itself is incredible. It's very futuristic and gives Tron vibes. It's reasonably priced, especially for the portions. I made three meals out of the Walnut Honey Shrimp. My husband had the orange chicken and was equally impressed. You MUST get the chicken egg rolls, they were the best I've ever had. I cannot stop raving about them. Everything was fresh and out in just a couple of minutes. Excellent service. Keeping in mind that it's definitely more Chinese fusion - we have no complaints. read more

The Rice Box - Honey Walnut Shrimp and Orange Chicken with Fried Rice and Chicken Egg Rolls - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The only location I've tried and it's really good! There's a parking garage within walking distance and it's free for the first two hours. You order at the counter and then choose your seat (indoor and outdoor seating) so there's no waiter coming to the table. The portion sizes are generous, and they serve them in to go containers already. The texture of the tofu and breading is really good, and I recommend paying the extra charge to have the fried rice! Veggie egg roll is also good. They have water dispensers around the tables so you can refill your cup when needed. read more

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A sort of fast Asian food in Rice village...fairly busy on a Saturday late afternoon. It was extremely hot and humid in there (maybe some issues with the air conditioning). Service was ok, not super friendly but not rude. The food took some time to come out but that may be because we ordered 6 dishes and appetizers. The food was good. The fried rice has a great flavor. The prices were very reasonable. read more

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Okay, the first thing you notice about this place is the ambiance. It has a super cool futuristic vibe. If you've been to Universal Studios, it felt like an entrance to a ride. Super cool. One of the guys that worked there helped us out a lot, was super friendly and like genuinely just a solid guy. I wish I remembered his name but he was super cool. The food was surprisingly good, and better than I expected it to be. I ordered the beef and Chinese broccoli. The portion sizes are good for the price that you're paying. Usually going into a business like this you can have 2 out of the 3(food and ambiance, service and ambiance, etc.) but it literally hit all 3 of the points for me: the ambiance, the quality of everything, and the speed and friendliness of the staff. Also they have sparkling water on tap and that is pretty dope. Definitely coming here again! read more

Ehhhh . The place is very nice futuristic look!!! great portions! I had sweet n sour chicken, pork dumpling, house fried rice , and a veg egg roll I give it a 4.9 out of 10 *Rice was bland *Chicken was okay... they give big portions.... Chicken at the top was alright chicken @ the bottom was sitting in sauce and got very soggy!! *dumpling were best thing on the plate but it tasted frozen not fresh! *egg roll was good and crispy! Go there drunk for better results!!! read more

The Rice Box - I had sweet n sour chicken, pork dumpling, house fried rice , and a veg egg roll - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time at this location, overall my experience was consistent with what others have mentioned. Staff were really friendly and greeted us as we entered. Food was good but could be seasoned better - except the egg rolls, those were fire! Docking them another star because the bathroom was gross. read more

The Rice Box - Chinese broccoli + beef - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Cool looking venue which used to be a mechanic's garage. It probably does not need this amount of real estate given the amount of take out and delivery customers they have. The only times I've seen the place busy is on the weekend nights although there seems to be a steady late night stream of students. Some of the previous reviews compare this to a more upscale panda express, and I agree. The portions are large, food comes out fast, but the expected flavours are not there. You have to order it spicy or add soy sauce to several of the dishes, (especially the chow fun) to impart it with something. The salt & pepper cauliflower suffered from this flavour problem especially when the sauce pools into the bottom of the box. Sure you can shake the box, but I realised the sauce itself was not salty or peppery. The Kung Pao tofu was pretty good though. I wasn't expecting battered soft tofu rather than the usual deep fried hard tofu. You just have to order it spicy. read more

Food was soupy consistancy. Noodles were old and gummy. Bathrooms were filthy and areas where food is dumped was disgusting. No attention to cleanliness. read more

It was a little busy due to being dinner time but we still get all of our food pretty quickly, and it was easily one of the coolest restaurants I've been to in a while. I loved how the menu was presented and all of the neon colors. While all of the food was amazing, I was blown away by the nitro Thai tea. I think every bite I tried was delicious, but I definitely need to go back when genuinely hungry because the portions are huge. read more

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I went to the location off N.Shepard before and this one seems to not be the same experience. Food was like a McDonalds version of Asian street food. I like MCD by the way but was expecting higher quality and fresher flavors so expectations not met. Very " 1st world prob"review I know. read more

Super good food, super cool experience! My number one tip here is that the portions are actually huge! We ordered way too much food, but all of it was excellent! Cyberpunk vibes on the interior and very cool menu. Curry chicken was fantastic! read more

Great decor and vibes inside. The service was excellent, especially if you sit at the bar. Portions were good, with good taste if the food! read more

The Rice Box - general tao's chicken, gyozas, thai iced coffee, and cider - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Finally tried The Rice Box and it was delicious! I had the Garlic 4 Season Green Beans with beef and I loved it. My family had the General Tso chicken and Sesame chicken. Tried some of their food and they were yummy as well. Definitely recommend! read more

The Rice Box - Garlic 4 Season Green Beans with beef - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas