Rice Bar

4.7 ( 845 reviews )
$10–20
600 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States
+1 202-554-2041

Located in the heart of Washington, DC, Rice Bar has quickly garnered attention for its diverse and delicious menu catering to all dietary needs. Patrons rave about the ability to create custom bowls or indulge in featured recipes, making it a standout choice for lunch. With a focus on fresh ingredients, the dishes—especially the noodles, dumplings, and famed skewers—are bursting with flavor.

Many customers, like Peter Shir, appreciate the accommodating atmosphere, noting that options exist for vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets without sacrificing taste. The service is described as efficient, with staff working like a "well-oiled machine," ensuring that orders are prepared promptly, a point echoed by Caryn Kiel.

While the seating is limited and communal, the bustling environment adds to the charm of the experience. Diners can often expect to share a table with strangers, creating a communal dining experience amid the lunch rush. Whether you're there for a quick grab-and-go or to savor every bite, Rice Bar is a must-visit for anyone seeking authentic Korean flavors in a lively setting.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • No-contact delivery
    • Delivery
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Comfort food
    • Healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Vegan options
    • Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs
  • Parking
    • Paid street parking
    • Parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Rice Bar

Peter Shir
Jun 27,2025
This is a really neat place. Came with a group of people of very diverse dietary needs and tastes during lunch and everyone got something they loved, those who eat vegan, those who do gluten-free and those who are dairy-free, and it was all tasty. Great noodles and sauces. Plus the people who run the place had a good attitude and simply aimed to serve us. Great choice if you want fresh and custom!
Matt Steiner
Jun 4,2025
Really tasty. Fast. Big portions. You can build your own bowl or choose a featured recipe. Minimal seating but seats seem to open regularly. You will be sitting next to a stranger during peak times. There is takeout though also. I'd recommend asking for it to-go anyway cause you might not finish the whole thing.
The Jewel Riders Archive
Apr 28,2025
Highly highly recommend!!! Had the skewers and the dumplings. Skewers were better. Seem to be known for their bowls. I can see that this place gets busy during rush hour.
Caryn Kiel
Apr 19,2025
Absolutely delicious Ramen. I do recommend looking up the menu ahead of time. The way they have it posted on the wall, you are really in the way of others getting in line while you are trying to decide. Other than that, it was AMAZING. The workers are like a well oiled machine with their teamwork behind the counter.
Kayo Kawamoto
Apr 14,2025
First time trying the place. We were not sure what to order first but decided to try both rice dish and noodle dish. I did not have high expectation for noodle soup but it was unexpectedly light and good flavor. I picked bulgogi for rice dish. It was good as well. Service was fast. I'd eat here again. There's some gluten free option as well even though no meat for that option.
Amelia Anggraini B
Apr 5,2025
I had low expectation but turned out it was really good! You can select either noodle or rice as base, pick 4 veggies and a protein. Portion is big and it’s healthy. We had the buckwheat noodle with bulgogi and miso broth, even without the broth the bowl was alr seasoned well. We also had the tofu soup with clear broth made from anchovy. Highly recommend if you’re around the museum area.
Megan Moore
Apr 4,2025
Stopped for lunch and it was very quick service! The food was delicious. I built my own bowl instead of going with one of the classic options, and all the toppings were fresh and tasty.
Beatriz Torres
Mar 28,2025
Loved this place! It’s very close to the National Mall, avoid those food trucks and take the extra 5 minute walk towards this place. It’s in the main floor of an office building, so during lunch will be crowded but they work fast since everything is premade fresh and you just choose your ingredients beforehand on a piece of paper. Chipotle style but base is rice and/noodles All protein is extra, the bowls are very yummy and affordable if you get the vegetarian option and maybe just add one protein.

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