We visited Rice Monkey during a recent trip through Durango and really enjoyed it. The restaurant was busy, which is always a good sign, but the staff were super friendly and attentive. The sushi was fresh and delicious — definitely one of the highlights of our visit! Highly recommend stopping in if you’re in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ruth Baldwin
Got food poisoning!!!!!!
Shane Christopher
Best sushi in a 500 mile radius! I try to go here at least once a week!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zack Vladimirsky
Didn't have high hopes, but their sushi and BBQ pork bowl were really good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Deidre Jones
Stopped in for dinner here with my son. He loves sushi and was very excited to try a new place. He ordered the Dragon roll and we also ordered the Lime Twist at the recommendation of the waiter. Both rolls were delicious. I ended up preferring the Dragon and my son the Lime Twist, so that worked out really well. I also ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp and I'm glad I did, as it was outstanding.
We were a bit surprised when we entered that the restaurant is very compact. There is a counter along the window side, 3 tables with a long bench along the wall and two stools on the aisle of each of those tables (so 3 cozy 4-tops), and a couple seats at the bar with very high stools. There is some outdoor seating as well. Luckily we were able to snag the 2 counter seats, and we could watch the staff at work. They were amazingly quick and efficient in the tiny kitchen, despite the amount of staff crammed in there. They obviously are very experienced working together, and were very professional. Because it was so busy when we arrived, we did have to wait a bit to get our food, but it certainly wasn't because anyone was slacking. They were in constant motion, but still polite. They even took the time to chat when they had a moment to do so. The prices were comparable to other sushi places we go to for this quality. Yes, it's small and can be crowded, but it's popularity is well deserved. My son wants to return to try their pho. From what we saw of the size of the servings, we will probably have to split a bowl!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony
I had my most favorite food here than I had anywhere else. It is my favorite restaurant and I like the name. 😇 I love 🍚🐒
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cyber Security
Staff is absolutely rude. They won't tell you the price of your order and will upcharge you an insane amount for any addition. Then when you complain that you weren't informed about the price they'll insult you to your face. Save yourself from this idiotic experience and avoid this place like the plague.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lauren Lucky
Great rolls and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kyle Neblett
We enjoyed our meal. We had the rainbow roll, crispy tuna and chicken teriyaki bowl.
The bowl was great. And the rolls were very good as well. 4 stars because the rolls weren't the best I have had.
Very tasty sushi. Had Lava and Lickity Split. Both of them were wonderful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Halim
Perfect on everything
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Helen
Hidden gem! This tiny restaurant may have only a few tables, but it delivers big on flavor and quality. Every dish we tried was incredibly fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and absolutely delicious. The cozy, intimate atmosphere adds to its charm, and the attention to detail in both the food and service makes it clear this place is run with care and passion. It’s the kind of spot you almost want to keep secret—but it deserves all the praise. A must-visit for anyone who loves discovering truly special places to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hazel Hackett
Delicious! Sushi and share plates.. Love this place. Nice outdoor patio for summer.
We visited Rice Monkey during a recent trip through Durango and really enjoyed it. The restaurant was busy, which is always a good sign, but the staff were super friendly and attentive. The sushi was fresh and delicious — definitely one of the highlights of our visit! Highly recommend stopping in if you’re in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got food poisoning!!!!!!
Best sushi in a 500 mile radius! I try to go here at least once a week!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Didn't have high hopes, but their sushi and BBQ pork bowl were really good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Stopped in for dinner here with my son. He loves sushi and was very excited to try a new place. He ordered the Dragon roll and we also ordered the Lime Twist at the recommendation of the waiter. Both rolls were delicious. I ended up preferring the Dragon and my son the Lime Twist, so that worked out really well. I also ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp and I'm glad I did, as it was outstanding.
We were a bit surprised when we entered that the restaurant is very compact. There is a counter along the window side, 3 tables with a long bench along the wall and two stools on the aisle of each of those tables (so 3 cozy 4-tops), and a couple seats at the bar with very high stools. There is some outdoor seating as well. Luckily we were able to snag the 2 counter seats, and we could watch the staff at work. They were amazingly quick and efficient in the tiny kitchen, despite the amount of staff crammed in there. They obviously are very experienced working together, and were very professional. Because it was so busy when we arrived, we did have to wait a bit to get our food, but it certainly wasn't because anyone was slacking. They were in constant motion, but still polite. They even took the time to chat when they had a moment to do so. The prices were comparable to other sushi places we go to for this quality. Yes, it's small and can be crowded, but it's popularity is well deserved. My son wants to return to try their pho. From what we saw of the size of the servings, we will probably have to split a bowl!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had my most favorite food here than I had anywhere else. It is my favorite restaurant and I like the name. 😇 I love 🍚🐒
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff is absolutely rude. They won't tell you the price of your order and will upcharge you an insane amount for any addition. Then when you complain that you weren't informed about the price they'll insult you to your face. Save yourself from this idiotic experience and avoid this place like the plague.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great rolls and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We enjoyed our meal. We had the rainbow roll, crispy tuna and chicken teriyaki bowl.
The bowl was great. And the rolls were very good as well. 4 stars because the rolls weren't the best I have had.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Nice and sticky. Both the rice and the monkeys.
Restaurantji Recommends
Very tasty sushi. Had Lava and Lickity Split. Both of them were wonderful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect on everything
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hidden gem! This tiny restaurant may have only a few tables, but it delivers big on flavor and quality. Every dish we tried was incredibly fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and absolutely delicious. The cozy, intimate atmosphere adds to its charm, and the attention to detail in both the food and service makes it clear this place is run with care and passion. It’s the kind of spot you almost want to keep secret—but it deserves all the praise. A must-visit for anyone who loves discovering truly special places to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious! Sushi and share plates.. Love this place. Nice outdoor patio for summer.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely 💯 amazing sushi 🍣 😍 😋 👌 🙌 ❤️ You gotta try'm friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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