The Rice Box

Reviews

• Greg W.

  star star star star star_border 27 October 2026

  A great improvement and under new management. When I review a Chinese takeout or restaurant outside of Chinatown or Hawaii, I always order one thing. The Won Yon Noodle Soup or Won Ton Mein. It is a simple dish and it is in the simplicity of the dish that you find whether or not the rest of the menu will be good. Basically there are three elements to a good Won Ton Mein:  1. The dumplings, 2. The noodles and 3. The soup. The dumplings were the perfect size and the filling was very tasty with a hint of oyster sauce flavor. The noodles were the correct egg noodles and were on point with a good chewiness. The broth was not over salty as some can be. There was some bok choy and I would have added a little more with some green onions and a couple slices of char sui pork (that would have made it perfect). Looking at the menu I was surprised that they offered brown rice which is a very good thing. Many Chinese places don't overtly say they offer brown rice as a substitute. Overall very good and I can't wait to try some other things. A good first impression Dan's Rice Box!

• Anne M.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 18 October 2026

  I stopped by the other day after walking the dogs at Bluff Pt State Park. I ran in bc I saw they had wonton noodle soup. I walked in & went up to the Counter. I was reviewing the menu trying to decide what to order. I told the young woman that I was going to sit down at a table while I looked at the menu. I also asked her for some hot tea. I sat down. About 10+ mins go by & she didn't come over. She never came over to take my order. I finally got up & I decided on the lemon chicken bc it was apparent that I wasn't getting table service. I also ordered an egg roll. I again asked for hot tea. She hesitated. I asked her if she had any hot water available thinking that might be the issue. She said she had some but again hesitated so I asked her if it cost extra to which SHE SAID YES which I said fine. She hesitated again. I finally capitulated & said "just forget it". So she wasn't willing to wait on me even though I expressly asked for tea & I had sat down to order. AND she wasn't willing to prepare me tea even though I requested it again. The whole ordeal was ridiculous. I honestly think she just couldn't be bothered to be hospitable which was ridiculous bc there was the place was empty.
  
  Anyway, the lemon chicken was basically a very heavily breaded & fried medium sized boneless chicken breast on a bed of iceberg lettuce. Literally nothing else. They included a small container of glutinous "lemon" corn starch glaze which had a faint hint of lemon to it. But not fresh lemon. No rice either.
  
  Overall, I wasn't really impressed with this place largely bc the young woman at the Counter was completely disinterested in offering even the basics of customer service. She didn't make ANY effort at all to wait on me nor prepare me tea. Additionally, the lemon chicken was fine but not great. It had no flavor & the "lemon" sauce (glaze) was flavorless. I ate 1/2 of the chicken & threw away the lemon glaze when I got home. I might try the win ton noddle soup to give it another try hopefully the food & svc will improve.
  
  Alternately, Phantasia in the strip mall across the street. They have amazing authentic Thai & very good Chinese food. I have been there 4 times over the past few months and the food is excellent. Their service is very good too: very fast & the staff is efficient & polite.

• Jenn W.

  star star star star star 14 October 2026

  We tried this Chinese restaurant for take out for the first time last night. The pork dumplings were THE BEST I've ever had. So much more flavor and filling than any other place I've tried. The pork spare ribs- YUM! Not too much fat and the flavor was so good! We both enjoyed our entree's so much. This will be our new go to take out!

• Pantea T.

  star star star star star_border 8 October 2026

  Great local spot for quick, easy, and yummy Chinese food! This is a cute, locally owned family restaurant. There are about 6 tables in restaurant which is surprisingly spacious. The area is clean and well maintained. They have a mounted flat screen playing cartoons. Certainly kid friendly environment.
  
  They offer some noodle soups as well (didn't realize that until now). Tonight I went for the beef noodle soup with udon noodles. Very good! Their crab rangoon's will always have a special place in my heart. Soooo good!
  
  This is my go to take out spot. The prices are more than reasonable!

• Kirby G.

  star star star star star 7 October 2026

  Tasty Chinese! Better then any average Chinese food place. Prices are good and the service is quick. I've never had a bad experience here (knock on wood)