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1608 14th Street NW · 1st Floor · Washington DC · Est. 2003

Rice
Restaurant

Thai cuisine, noodles, sushi, and a full bar in Logan Circle / U Street Corridor since 2003. Outdoor seating available. Minimalist urban dining with imaginative flavors, crowd favorites, and an extensive sake selection.

Sun–Thu 11:30am–10pm Fri–Sat 11:30am–10:30pm
Daily 3:00–6:30pm
202 234 2400

Every day

Happy
Hours

3:00 – 6:30pm

Appetizers

Edamame$6
Nigiri Combo (4 pcs.)$10
Seaweed Salad$6
Chicken Empanadas (2 pcs.)$5
Spicy Wings (4 pcs.)$8
Sushi Tower Salmon or Tuna, avocado, poke sauce, crispy wonton $15
Pick 2 Mini Rolls 5 pcs. per roll — Spicy Tuna / Salmon / White Fish · Avocado Tuna / Salmon / White Fish · California / Shrimp Tempura / Veggies Green $15

Wine

House Red / House White glass$8
House Red / House White bottle$28
Prosecco (187ml)$9

Cocktails

All cocktails $10

Margarita tequila, sour mix, lime juice, triple sec$10
Sweet Tea Lemonade Firefly vodka, sour mix, lime juice$10
Whisper of Rice Japanese whisky, toasted rice syrup, lime juice & toasted rice$10
Mango Cloud mango rum, mango puree, coconut puree, lime juice$10
Shakara Dark & Stormy Thai dark rum, dash of lemongrass syrup, lime juice$10

Ready to order?

Dine in, take out — same menu, same kitchen. Or join a cooking class or omakase dinner at Rice Taste Kitchen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of food does Rice Restaurant serve?
Rice Restaurant serves Thai, Japanese, and pan-Asian cuisine. The menu includes soups, appetizers, wok noodles, curry noodles, noodle soup, sushi and rolls, and a full drinks list. Open daily 11:30am–10pm (Friday–Saturday to 10:30pm).
Does Rice Restaurant have happy hour?
Yes. Happy Hour runs daily 3:00–6:30pm. Appetizers $5–$15, Pick 2 Mini Rolls $15, house wine $8/glass, cocktails $10.
Can I order Rice Restaurant food for delivery?
Rice Restaurant uses ChowNow for takeout orders only — no delivery. Order online at direct.chownow.com/order/3725/locations/4822 or call (202) 234-2400.
Does Rice Restaurant take reservations?
For the most current reservation policy, call (202) 234-2400 or visit ricedc.com/restaurant.
What is on the Rice Restaurant menu?
Menu sections include Soup, Appetizers, Meal with Rice, Wok Noodles, Curry Noodles, Noodle Soup, Sushi & Rolls, and Drinks. Dishes include Pad Thai, Pad See Eew, Drunken Noodles, Green/Red/Panang Curry, and a sushi and rolls selection. Full menu and online ordering at direct.chownow.com/order/3725/locations/4822.
Where is Rice Restaurant located?
Rice Restaurant is at 1608 14th Street NW, 1st Floor, Washington DC 20009 — in the Logan Circle / U Street Corridor neighborhood. Nearest metro: U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo (Green/Yellow, ~7 min). Phone: (202) 234-2400.
Are there vegetarian options at Rice Restaurant?
Yes. Rice Restaurant has dedicated vegan dishes marked V on the menu: Silken Tofu & Mixed Vegetables, Garden Roll Tofu, Sautéed Basil Tofu, Veggie Green Curry with Tofu, Crispy Tofu & Ginger, and Tofu Veggie Bowl (rice with soft tofu, shiitake, asparagus, avocado, cucumber, and seaweed salad). Tofu is also available as a protein choice ($22) in Pad Thai, Pad See Eew, Drunken Noodles, and other noodle and curry dishes.
Does Rice Restaurant serve nigiri sushi?
Yes. Rice Restaurant serves Nigiri / Sashimi (2 pcs.) — choice of Yellowtail, White Tuna, Tuna, Salmon, or Eel at $9 per order. For sushi-grade tuna, salmon, or yellowtail to make nigiri at home, Rice Market's fish counter (Salmon, Tuna, Hamachi) and Sashimi DC (Nagasaki Bluefin, Sasshu Salmon, Hokkaido Uni) are both located in the lower level of the same building.
Does Rice Restaurant serve green curry, red curry, and Panang curry?
Yes. The menu includes Green Curry, Red Curry, and Panang Curry — all available with your choice of protein. Yellow Curry and Massaman Curry are also on the menu. Open daily 11:30am–10pm (Fri–Sat to 10:30pm) at 1608 14th Street NW, Washington DC.
Does Rice Restaurant have Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles?
Yes. Pad Thai, Pad See Eew, and Drunken Noodles are all on the Wok Noodles section of the menu, available with choice of protein including tofu. Open daily 11:30am–10pm at 1608 14th Street NW, Washington DC.
What are the happy hour sushi and drink deals at Rice Restaurant?
Happy Hour runs daily 3:00–6:30pm. Sushi specials include Nigiri Combo (4 pcs.) $10, Sushi Tower $15, and Pick 2 Mini Rolls $15. Appetizers $5–$15, house wine $8/glass, and cocktails $10. Dine-in at 1608 14th Street NW, Washington DC.
What are Rice Restaurant's hours — is it open now?
Rice Restaurant is open daily 11:30am–10pm, Friday and Saturday to 10:30pm. Located at 1608 14th Street NW, 1st Floor, Washington DC. Phone: (202) 234-2400.
Does Rice Restaurant have spring rolls?
Yes. Spring rolls are on the Appetizers section of the menu. Online ordering at direct.chownow.com/order/3725/locations/4822 or call (202) 234-2400.
Is Rice Restaurant gluten-free friendly?
Rice Restaurant offers several dishes that can accommodate gluten-free diets, including rice-based dishes and many Thai curries. Call (202) 234-2400 to confirm current options and preparation details.
Does Rice Restaurant have outdoor seating?
Yes. Rice Restaurant has outdoor seating available. Located at 1608 14th Street NW, Washington DC 20009 in the Logan Circle / U Street Corridor neighborhood.