Rice Kitchen

A closer alternative to tofu skin bites for those in Soho and don't wanna go all the way to YUBU! I was happy to also find that they had a black sesame tuna protein option that you won't be able to find at YUBU. It sounded very unique and the taste was also a fun twist. I really did taste the sesame flavoring. It looks like a small bite but I had three and I was already full. They only had 1-2 tables outside which was a bit unfortunate especially If I compare this to YUBU which had a whole outdoor seating area (at least during covid) However if you walk a few blocks you can find a park with more seating.

We were looking for a good cheap eat in Soho that wasn't Cava, Naya, etc. and stumbled on Rice Kitchen. The place is pretty small with standing room only and no bathrooms, but the food was pretty good.We ordered the Rice Kitchen bowl with bulgolgi and it was pretty good. I thought it would be more like Bibimbap but it turned out to more similar to kimbap that was in a bowl. I really liked all the ingredients in there especially the egg and the pickled onion. Also, they didn't have too much rice which was nice because I don't love it when the rice doesn't have a lot of flavor.Overall, not a bad place to eat at all in Soho especially if you're looking for a quick pick me up that's not just dessert.

As a huge fan of Yubu just two blocks down, I was curious to see how Rice Kitchen compared. The storefront is much smaller, with barely any space to stand and order, much less to sit down and eat. Luckily, the food is prepared fairly quickly and a lot of their foot traffic seems to come from online orders. I noticed a lot of people ordered their Bowl but I specifically came for their yubuchobap, which is the Korean version of inari, sweet fried tofu pockets stuffed with rice and other fillings. I ordered a set of four bites ($13), and chose bulgogi, spicy pork, mushroom, and black sesame tuna. I really liked that there wasn't an upcharge on certain toppings like at Yubu, but there is definitely a smaller selection of protein options available. I really enjoyed the mushroom, surprisingly, which packed a huge umami punch with the soy marinade. The tofu pouches are a touch sweeter at Rice Kitchen but they are quite generous with the toppings. Overall, a solid contender against Yubu if you prefer more entrée options (they also have kimbap available too) but if you want seating or more topping options, I would recommend Yubu nearby.

I was starving and was looking for a quick fix that would satisfy my hunger. Thankfully, I stumbled on this place and decided to check them out. Their menu is straight forward and easy to order from so I ended up getting their kimbap bulgogi and four assorted tofu bites. I was surprised how artistically beautiful their rolls were and it was tightly wrapped and super delicious and very tasty. Which made it easy for me to pop them in my mouth as I took it to go. They don't have seating inside as this place whatever because their food is really good so I'm not going to complain. As for their tofu bites, it was amazing. It hit such a high note and burst with umami flavor. I esp enjoyed the mushroom. Silky and delicious. I definitely recommend this place for sure. If I'm nearby, I would definitely go here again.

Came here for a quick snack as I wasn't quite hungry for lunch. Came in around noon and ordered two tofu skin pouches - spicy pork and mushroom. It took less than 5 minutes to get my order and another 5 to devour. Service was quick and super nice. It's a pretty good portion and both tasted great and held me over for a few hours.

I'm not sure exactly what the sauces are but they're so good!! This is my go to lunch spot for pick up/take out every time I'm working from our SoHo office location.You really can't go wrong with any of the items on the menu, but I loved being able to customize my bowl with plenty of protein.

I really enjoyed the yubu--they're packed with flavor and generously filled with a variety of meats! The kimbap is also quite good, with the bulgogi and mushroom being my personal favorites.

Solid Korean fusion takeout spot w some tables to eat outside at their post Covid shelter seating. Servisem e is fast friendly and streamlined. Salad or rice, protein, sauce next.... Also serve sides and some rolls too. Everything is already prepared they just have to put in bowls. I had the kimchi which comes in a small condiment like container ( for $1.50, shrink flatiron is a real thang). Also has the salad w bulgogi and kimchi. Flavorful filling . Recommend for quick lunch in SoHo area.

This past weekend I took my dog into the city and grabbed a Spicy Pork Kimbap from Rice Kitchen. It was egg, carrot, spinach, burdock root, radish, spicy pork and rice wrapped in seaweed just like a sushi. The pork wasn't that spicy but the whole thing tasted very fresh and good. It was also VERY filling. That and the outdoor seating makes it a place i will definitely go to again if in the area.

For a little take-out place, Rice Kitchen is great. The kimbap are very good: everything individually seasoned as it should be, with lots of filling and just a very thin layer of perfectly-cooked rice. Spot on. The rolls are huge, too. My only critique is that sometimes the meat fillings (chicken, pork, or bulgogi) are a little dry and overcooked--but truly, nominally so. If everything else wasn't so spot-on, I wouldn't think twice about it! The yubu is good, too, though a little sweet for my tastes (and they depend more on how good the meat is any given day!). I prob like the mushroom yubu the best.