The Rice Box

The Rice Box: A Chinese-Asian Fusion Gem in Houston

Nestled in the vibrant city of Houston, The Rice Box stands out as a premier destination for Chinese-Asian fusion cuisine. This trendy establishment offers a wide range of options, from Food Truck Classics to Chinatown Staples, House Specials, and more.

With a plethora of choices, including vegan and vegetarian options, The Rice Box caters to a diverse clientele. The menu features delectable dishes such as General Tso's, Orange Peeled Beef, and Steamed Vegetable Dumplings. Customers rave about the generous portions and flavorful offerings, making it a go-to spot for lunch, dinner, or catering for groups.

The ambiance at The Rice Box is described as hipster, casual, and trendy, with modern LED lighting and cool graphics adding to the overall dining experience. While some customers have noted minor service issues, the quality of the food consistently receives high praise.

Whether you're in the mood for classic Chinese favorites or looking to try something new, The Rice Box delivers on taste, portion size, and ambiance. With a convenient location in Houston and various utilities such as delivery and takeout, this restaurant is a must-visit for food enthusiasts seeking a unique culinary experience.

The Rice Box Menu

Location

Address: 300 W 20th St Houston, TX 77008
Phone: (713) 408-8678

🕓 Work Hours
MON 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
TUE 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
WED 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
THU 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
FRI 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)
SAT 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)
SUN 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Business info

  • Offers Delivery
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Reservations
    No
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Many Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Hipster, Casual, Trendy
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Lunch, Dinner
    Yes
  • Street Parking, Private Lot Parking
    Yes
  • Free Wi-Fi
    Yes
  • Beer & Wine Only
    Yes
  • TV
    Yes
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    No
  • Happy Hour
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes
  • Compostable containers available
    Yes
  • Plastic-free packaging
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Elena D.

    07 July 2024

    I cannot comment on the service or the ambiance as I have always ordered from here on door dash BUT the food is excellent! They give HUGE portions and every entree comes with egg rolls on top of that. Mongolian beef is really good and the garlic eggplant dish

  • Author: Kenneth E.

    07 July 2024

    Food is great got peppered steak w/shrimp Rangoon's cooked right. Let me just say as a business owner myself I treat EVERYONE of my clients the same. Not a shot at Rice Box but Gentleman behind counter offered 2 men drinks. Didn't ask or offer me & my wife anything could have even made an extra buck off us. WE were visiting for 2 days if we are ever in Houston again we'll be back definitely worth the money giving 4 out of 5 cause of drink thing and I could be wrong too if so I can definitely apologize

  • Author: Juan M.

    27 May 2024

    UPDATE REVIEW. Went today around 4:35 PM May 26, 2024. Got the Broccoli dish and added beef. I must say after trying them 3 times and leaving not such great reviews(1 stars) . I was impressed today. The young man at the counter wasn't the most delighted or outgoing person but he was professional and straight forward. Service was a 5/5 cause he didn't mind waiting for me to look at the menu and he gave me a refill on my soda before I left. Ambiance is of course awesome as usual. Amazing LED lighting and cool graphics everywhere. The food itself was great, nice and hot, flavorful. Broccoli was still crunchy but soft which I loved a lot. Beef was great too. I got 2 egg rolls which were nice and crunchy! Rice was more in the bland side but compared to some peoples...ahem heights Asian cafe.... It was great! I'm so glad to finally be able to leave a good review for you guys at rice box. PS The worst part about the dish was how hot it was... but isn't that a good thing???!

  • Author: Jessika W.

    02 April 2024

    I've had rice box countless of times but I usually have a very basic order (house fried rice or pepper steak). this time I decided to be more adventurous + get something that I know I couldn't get in Austin (where I live) -- and that led me to ordering the Chongqing... which I'm still salivating over days later. it was so delicious, I had it made with tofu (I'm not vegetarian or vegan) + omg. I am counting down the days until my next Houston trip (which happens to be soon) and I'm most definitely not leaving Houston without the tofu chongqing!!! Service was super quick as well for 3pm on a Thursday. Food was hot and fresh when I picked it up 15 mins after ordering online.

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