Rice Cafe

let me preface this by saying that for nearly two years I've lived within a few blocks of rice cafe, and it has become my go-to for good ol' chinese takeout.  for the college budget, the food is reasonably good, and FAST.  orders seem to be ready within 15 minutes.

most places are pretty lame when it comes to 'spicy', but rice cafe's "level 5" spicy on their entrees is not to be taken for granted.  but what sets them apart from the rest are their hours of operation--4pm to 4am, which is great for drunk/stoned people who develop late night cravings for cheap eats (nowhere else besides taco bell is open).  I wouldn't have made it through 4 years of engineering classes without these guys.

Not the best chinese food in town that's for sure. If you are into very spicy food this is the place to go or if you want some chinese food around campus. The portions are decent and the price is very good. The wait time can be kind of long specially in the evenings.

I am really surprised by the low ratings here on Yelp! We order from Rice Cafe all the time. They are open super late, they deliver to our home outside the city limits, and the food is always fast, hot and very good. The delivery drivers have always been very friendly as well. My husband always goes for the shrimp fried rice, and I have tried and loved a few of the chicken dishes. My current favorite is the chicken with broccoli. This is one of those dishes that is pretty standard, but always tastes different from restaurant to restaurant. Rice Cafe's version is honestly one of the best I've had. Other things to try are the crab rangoon (which is not the typical crab rangoon you might find at a buffet here in town) and the curry wings, which are absolutely delicious. If you are in the mood for good, Americanized Chinese, Rice Cafe is definitely worth a try!