Rice Roll Express
Chinatown, San Francisco, CA, USA
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1131 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
Rice Roll Express
Chinatown, San Francisco, CA, USA
Overview
Rice Roll Express is a charming Chinese restaurant located in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown at 1131 Stockton St. Known for its specialty steamed rice rolls and authentic Chinese noodle dishes, this eatery offers a casual and welcoming atmosphere where comfort food takes center stage. With a well-earned 4.6-star rating from over 260 reviews, it stands as a local favorite for flavorful, fast meals that showcase traditional culinary craft.
The menu features a variety of quick bites, small plates, and vegetarian options, making it versatile for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even catering events. Service is accommodating with curbside pickup, delivery, dine-in, and takeout options to suit every preference. Fresh, silky rice rolls and signature wonton soups are highlights, complemented by a straightforward cash-only payment system. Accessibility and family-friendliness add to the appeal, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for a diverse crowd.
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Local favorites
Fans of authentic Chinese comfort food appreciate Rice Roll Express for its flavorful, quick service and family-friendly atmosphere in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown.
Orders are served quickly, perfect for a fast bite during lunch or dinner hours without compromising quality.
With a 4.6 rating from over 260 reviews, guests praise the smooth rice rolls and tasty chili oil seasoning.
Welcoming to families and LGBTQ+ communities with wheelchair accessible seating and restrooms, plus high chairs for kids.
Offering dine-in, takeout, delivery, and curbside pickup, along with breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner service.
Known for steamed rice rolls with beef and egg, shrimp wontons, and savory porridge, offering a true taste of Chinatown.
Enjoy generous portions of high-quality dishes priced between $10 and $20, ideal for solo dining or group meals.
Conveniently located on Stockton Street, close to public transit and paid street parking for easy access.
Experience
Ideal for satisfying cravings any time of day, Rice Roll Express offers quick, authentic Chinese flavors with a relaxed vibe and convenient service options.
Those seeking a casual dining spot with speedy service and tasty local specialties will find Rice Roll Express a standout. The silky rice rolls paired with flavorful wontons and hearty congee make it perfect for a filling meal without fuss. — FoodPlacee editorial note
Stop by for a swift and satisfying lunch featuring steamed rice rolls or a hot bowl of shrimp and roe wonton noodle soup, served quickly in a bustling yet casual setting.
Enjoy a family outing with diverse menu options including vegetarian small plates and hearty congee, complemented by high chairs and accessible facilities for guests of all ages.
When time is tight, curbside pickup and delivery make it easy to enjoy the smooth rice rolls and signature shrimp dumplings at home or work, maintaining the freshness and flavor.
Relax in a laid-back atmosphere for dinner, indulging in favorites like the shrimp feast rice roll special and pork rice roll alongside a hot soy milk beverage.
A perfect stop for solo diners craving comfort food, with quick counter service and a menu tailored to individual appetites and customizable dishes.
Guest sentiment
A snapshot of what local diners frequently mention about this location.
"Yes, recommend this place a lot! It’s great for a quick meal with variety of rice-roll menu that you can customize. We tried the beef rolls with sprouts. The portion is generous and the rice roll is smooth and silky. Many condiments combo to choose from but I would recommend to always use their chili oil which was the perfect seasoning for the rolls! Do order their soymilk as well - it tasted fresh and a good companion for your rolls. It’s venmo or cash only so be prepared :)"
"Go here for the food! So glad I discovered this place. Amazing beef rice rolls and tasty shrimp dumplings. I would love to try more on their menu. Food was quick. Recommend to add their own special soy sauce. So delicious."
"So yummy! Got the rice noodles with shrimp. Long, thin, luxurious noodles - I could eat them every single day. They offer many different sauces to customize your order. Also got an order of the pork & shrimp wontons (dumplings) with chili sauce - also great. Everyone there was loving their food! We went on a weekday, early lunch, so it was easy and fast. We heard from regulars that the weekends are crazy there so be prepared to wait a little while or skip the line and order online."
"First of all the chili oil wontons are a MUST TRY. My friend and I came and split a plate, and wow! The cumin in the chili oil makes the dish pop. The wrappers were soft and chewy, and there was a perfect ratio of shrimp. The staff lowkey forgot our order though because we waited ~10 minutes and multiple people in front of us already got their order. The price cannot be beat though. Very lively restaurant with lots of families. Will be back to try the other rice rolls."
"We had lunch here after walking around for hours and it was very filling. We had the beef stew wonton noodle soup and shrimp rice rolls. They are a perfect pair! The stew was hearty, flavorful and warm. The rice roll was savory and delicious. The place was crowded for lunch service and rightfully so because they’re so good! Service was quick, we got our food in less than 5mins."
"Spacious clean seating Good: shrimp feast rice noodle, hot goji berry soy milk Soymilk is hot and sweet by default. Skip the black sesame soup, it is weirdly thick like pudding Chili wontons unexpectedly had cumin"
"Fantastic food at low prices and great portion sizes. All the rice rolls i’ve had here were fantastic and their chili oil and peanut sauce are incredibly good. The broth and meat in the soups is fantastic as well"
"The very best rice rolls (腸粉)you’ll find anywhere! In an unassuming place in San Francisco Chinatown, where the decor is bare, the prices are low, and you have to pay cash, no one would suspect there’s such high quality foods are being served. Their rice rolls are much thinner than the typical kind found elsewhere. They come with different ingredients, and you have a free choice among 5 vegetables to go into each roll. These rolls are delicious and light. You can easily finish a box without feeling stuffed. What a treat for just $6 to $10 a box! Their spicy wontons (紅油抄手) were very good. They are spiced with dried chili flakes rather than the typical chili oil and does not have the numbing Chinese flower peppers (花椒). Parking is hard, so if you have to drive to Chinatown, it’s better to have one person jump off to order take out when the other person circling around or temporarily illegally parked."
Visit info
Weekly hours below — always confirm with the business before holidays or special events.
| Monday | 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
| Thursday | 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
| Friday | 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
| Saturday | 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
| Sunday | 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
Open daily from early morning to early evening, Rice Roll Express fits well into lunch or dinner plans with usually swift service during weekdays.
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