RICE Healthy Japanese Dining

Warm and friendly service on a Tuesday evening around 7, parking per use is terrible but no one else was at the restaurant.

The restaurant itself is tiny and cute.

Food was 10/10!

Portobello mushroom fries - eat while hot, the sauce is awesome
Miso cod was so tender
Crispy rice was perfectly crispy- recommend the sampler
The Seafood roll Was so good!
Eel role a close second.
The baked cheesecake and coco banana tart were a sweet way to end dinner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Four of us ordered our meals. Two meals came out first and those two were completely consumed while we waited for the other two. We asked about the other two meals and they finally arrived. Not a great way to eat together as two couples.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 2

Special four course meal was a nice deal. Started with edamame, then spicy tuna on crispy rice, followed by a roll off the menu and mochi ice cream. Food was tasty and fresh. Service was top notch. Nothing fancy or spectacular - just a nice place for rolls and specials.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

this place is exquisite. take a walk on the boardwalk and work up an appetite and then hit this spot. it is absolutely lovely, unpretentious, great service, and fresh tasty food. im a vegan, and loved all of the unique options it was hard to decide - ended up going with the crispy dynamite roll and the miso ramen :) the ramen is HUGE btw i tried so hard to finish it as much as i wanted to

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Authentic and delicious.
Best Asian noodles in town.

I was underwhelmed by the amount of food considering the price. If you look at the online menu picture, it is starkly different than the photo I posted. Taste was good, but nothing like the vegan rolls I got at Sakuna in Cleveland the week before. (See photo)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Absolutely love this place. My daughter and I both have celiac disease and it’s 100% gluten-free. The Rolls were outstanding. Very rarely do we get to have specialty rolls with tempura lobster, ponzu sauce, and Ramen noodles. The sushi was extremely fresh. Service was excellent. Love that they had gluten-free beer, our favorite from Colorado, Holidaily. At the end of the meal, without ordering it, they provided chamomile tea. This was a soothing end to a wonderful meal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A good little japanese spot with great ambiance and design. The rolls they served were tasty but seemed a little small if I am being honest. We got 2 and still could eat quite a bit but prices can stack up quick here. Overall I would come for maybe a roll and a good sake. Otherwise I don't think I would spend too much. Otherwise it is a great place to go and if you are looking to splurge on some tasty sushi in Manhattan Beach, this is a great choice!

Rice is, without a doubt, the most thoughtful Vegan sushi experience we've ever had. The depth, the creativity, the loving attention given to every dish, is remarkable. If you have ever tried Vegan sushi, you know there's a minimum "avocado cucumber" standard but every once in a while you find an artist. Please do yourself a favor and try Rice.

I recently visited Rice Healthy Japanese Dining, and it was an incredible experience! The food was truly authentic, with standout dishes like sushi and salmon that were fresh and flavorful. The miso soup was especially delicious, adding to the overall enjoyment of the meal. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to visiting again!

This was our first time trying Japanese food, and it was such a pleasant surprise to find delicious vegan options available. My wife and I truly enjoyed the meal, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. They guided us through the menu and helped us pick the best dishes. We had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend this place!

Got terribly sick from this food. Asked the owner if they could do a partial refund and they argued with me on the phone and told me to get a doctor’s note. Super disappointing for such an incredibly expensive restaurant

Ramen is not very flavorful. Vegetarian sushi was missing umami.

Incredible food and excellent service. Can’t wait to come back! The Lobster Dynamite roll and the Magic Seafood roll are fantastic. The Double Dragon is a culinary masterpiece. We also tried the amazing portobello mushroom fries and some buffalo cauliflower wings that brought tears to my eyes…. because my lifetime dining experiences are all downhill from here (or it was the chili spice in my eyes, hard to say).

Came to Rice for dinner and ordered the crispy rice flight and the crunch miso ramen. Thoroughly enjoyed the crispy rice. I thought they all tasted good. The broth on the ramen was tasty but the contents of the ramen were different from what I’m accustomed to having avocado and crispy onions in it. Definitely a nice place to visit when in the area. #Veganuary