Rice

I have genuinely only ever heard good things about Rice, so it's about time I make an appearance - I absolutely love the idea of a half market - half restaurant. there are shockingly few Asian markets in DC so this place provides for the people!! ofc I didn't even remember to go check the downstairs market out after dinner....an excuse to go back!- I ordered the chicken and Asian pumpkin. never had pumpkin in an Asian style dish and this was fabulous. I can't can't quite describe the sauce, but it was not too gingery or soy sauce heavy, somehow enough flavor to saturate the chicken but allow for the pumpkins flavor to come through - the pumpkin was cooked perfectly to be delicate and soft but still had a break in texture with the skin (even tho it wasn't hard / inedible like squash skin can be)- loved the portion of chicken. rice was overcooked and not the most appealing as you can see - my friend loved her drunken noodle. such a good serving of chicken, soft noodles, and overall delicious - the service left a lot to be desired, I wasn't expecting a casual market based restaurant to have over the top service but the woman made no efforts to be warm! and she took my plate while I was actively still chewing ha!

Passed by this place several times and finally was able to make it for dinner. I have been to the store a few times but never dined at the restaurant. I was shocked to see a lower than aged rating on Yelp. Seems most of the 1,2 and 3 star reviews were from a few years ago. Can't speak to what it was back then but my meal was delicious. I got the red curry noodles with beef and it was fantastic! The dish came with the squid ink noodles, potatoes, vegetables and beef of course. The broth was phenomenal and packed with flavor. We opted to sit outside since it was such a nice day! Service was pretty quick but it did take forever to get the bill. We had to walk inside to ask for the check. I would definitely come again and love they have takeout so I don't have to dine inside if it's busy.

This is one of the most fantastic Thai spots I have ever been to. The food quality and freshness of the vegetables especially are truly unmatched! I got the red curry noodles with chicken. The ambiance is warm and intimate. Don't miss the market downstairs! It had great and unique products including DIY kits for making your own Thai food at home.

This place is fantastic for big parties to visit. The restaurant really takes care of everyone to make people feel truly welcomed. The server was beyond nice even augmenting drinks to specifications enjoyed at the table. Each dish was simple perfection too. This place is a must try.

Tofu Pad Thai with egg, chive, ground peanuts, red bean curd and bean sprouts --- literal YUM! loved how cozy rice restaurant was, no frills, but great food at a neighborhood spot

One of my favorite Thai food spots in Northwest, and my go-to for takeout. The inside of the restaurant is cute and the outdoor seating along 14th street is great on a nice day. The cocktails were decent, I liked the Passion Cooler.Green Papaya Pad Thai - Go-to dish here. Lighter but just as flavorful as regular pad thai. (5/5)Drunken Squid Ink - So so good. The squid ink spaghetti adds a nice umami flavor to the drunken noodle dish. (5/5)Still good (4/5): Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, Tom Yum Soup, Traditional Rolls-- consistent but only comes with 6 pieces.Pass (3/5): Pad See Eew, Panang Curry-- they put mixed vegetables including cabbage into their curry which I did not like because it watered down the curry.

Rice was a great dinner spot! Came here with a friend in need of some tasty Thai food and were not disappointed.We sat outside and started our meal off with the Spring Rolls and drinks. The rolls were crispy and had a unique sauce that really livened up the flavors of the appetizer. I got the Matcha Margarita and appreciated its smooth, sweet flavor. All matcha lovers need to give this a try!I then got the Drunken Noodles with chicken for my main. I loved all of the crispy, flavorful vegetables in the dish. Portions were so filling I had a great amount of leftovers for the next day. Not too pricey and tastes great! One downside - I would have liked it to be spicier. Remember to ask them for spice levels before ordering.If you are in need of a new dinner spot, Rice is just the place!

Rice is a combination market and restaurant. The market downstairs is an awesome resource for Asian goods. There are groceries as well as prepared foods and dining ware. It's a perfect spot to get ingredients, a meal, or a gift! I especially like their made to order sushi option which is well priced and incredibly fresh. The roll options are limited to simple choices but the fish is so good it doesn't need a lot of other ingredients! The restaurant upstairs looks nice, but I've only taken out. I really enjoyed the Pad See Yew, which travels well and is a generous portion.

Finally dined in at Rice (rather than takeout) and can't rave enough about how good it is. Waters were refilled very quickly. Service was great but not overbearing. I got the pad Thai with chicken and the portion was insanely huge that I had a huge box for leftovers. The Brussels sprouts appetizer was also insanely good. The vibe is cozy but everyone seemed to be there with a friend catching up. I will definitely make this one of my new casual places to eat in.

The Pad Thai was amazing and so was the basil fried rice! The vibe is super chill and authentic and the service was great! The food came out quick and the drinks we BOMB!! I loved the flavors.