Rice Bowl Cafe – Chinese
Stepping into Rice Bowl Cafe feels like entering a bustling neighborhood haunt where the rhythmic clinking of chopsticks accompanies a parade of vibrant, street-food-inspired small plates. Golden-brown green onion pancakes and shatteringly crisp salt and pepper wings take center stage, while adventurous bites like tender pig ears and savory roast beef rolls offer a masterclass in texture and bold, traditional flavors. This lively space invites guests to linger over baskets of steaming pot stickers and delicate crab puffs, creating a communal dining experience rooted in comfort and culinary craft.
11220 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin TX 78753 https://ricebowlcafeaustin.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its convenience, Rice is highlighted by guests as a solid option for a quick bite and a straightforward casual meal. Diners appreciate the decent atmosphere for a relaxed visit, noting that it serves as a reliable choice when looking for an accessible and efficient dining experience. Reviewers find the setting suitable for those prioritizing a functional space and a simple, no-fuss meal.
Menu
Appetizers
- Pig Ears - $9.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Beef Rolls - $14.75 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Onion Pancakes - $9.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliced Potato - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Crab Puffs - $5.75: Crispy fried wontons with crab and cream cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Roll - $4: 2 pcs of crispy fried vegetable stuffed rolls Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $10: 6 pcs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings - $11.5: 6 pcs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pot Stickers - $10: 8 pcs of pan fried or steamed pork dumplings with house special sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $6.5: Salted steamed whole soy bean Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $7.75: Crisp seaweed mix, topped with toasted sesame seeds and a light vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Rolls - $9: 2 pcs Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Roll - $9: 2 pcs. Rice paper with shrimp, beef and vegetable Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Lettuce Wrap - $11: White meat chicken, mushroom, and water chestnut with mild garlic sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Salad - $8.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot and Sour Soup - $3.25: Classic comfort soup with a balance of spicy and tangy flavors in a rich broth. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Drop Soup - $3.25: Classic comfort food featuring delicate egg strands in a light, flavorful chicken broth. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup - $3.75: Soy bean base, soft tofu, green onions. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Tofu Soup - $11.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Tofu Soup - $8.75: Silky tofu and fresh vegetables in a comforting, slow-cooked broth. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Soup - $7.45: Home made beef broth with vegetable (No Beef) Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bao with Pork Belly (2) - $10.5: Braised pork belly with lettuce, cucumber and carrot in steam bun. 2pcs Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice & Noodles
- Combination Fried Rice - $15.95: Rice with chicken, pork and shrimp Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Fried Rice - $15.95: Stir-fried rice with a variety of vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham Fried Rice - $15.95: Crispy fried rice mixed with diced ham Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Fried Rice - $16.5: Stir-fried shrimp, vegetables, and rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Fried Rice - $16.5: Tender beef and vegetables stir-fried with rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combination Lo Mein - $15.95: Soft noodle with chicken, pork and shrimp in a brown sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Lo Mein - $15.95: Soft noodle with assorted vegetables in a brown sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Lo Mein - $17: Stir-fried shrimp, vegetables, and noodles in a light sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Lo Mein - $17: Tender beef, stir-fried with vegetables and served over lo mein noodles. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Fried Noodle - $17.5: Assorted meat with crispy noodle sautéed in the chef's special sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Feet Noodle Soup - $18 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clear Noodle with Beef Soup - $17.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Beef Noodle Soup - $17.5: Fresh handmade noodle in a Szechuan spicy sauce with chunks of beef and vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dumpling Beef Soup - $17.5: Steam dumplings with beef soup and vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Noodle with Pork - $14.45 Available at: dinner, lunch
- She Li Hon Pork Noodle Soup - $17.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Preserved Vegetable Pork Noodle Soup - $17.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Pork Chop Rice - $17.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chop Noodle Soup - $17.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Pork Rice - $6 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Feet Rice - $18 Available at: dinner, lunch
Tofu Entrees
- Mapo Tofu - $14.45: Soft tofu with grand pork in a spicy pepper sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Tofu - $14.45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Tofu - $14.45: Crispy tofu, peanuts, and vegetables in a spicy sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean Curd Home Style - $14.45: Tender bean curd stir-fried with vegetables in a light, comforting sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Tofu - $14.45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Pork Entrees
- Pork with Dry Bean Curd - $15.75: Sautéed tender pork with dry bean curd and green onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moo Shu Pork - $15.45: Tender pork, scrambled eggs, and vegetables wrapped in thin pancakes Dietary tags: High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork with She Li Hon - $15.75 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Twice Cooked Pork - $15.45 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork with Beijing Sauce - $15.45 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Special Pork - $19.45: French bacon pork, squid with dry bean curd, celery and fresh vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs Entrée - $17.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt and Pepper Pork Ribs Entrée - $17.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Entrees
- Three Cup Chicken - $17.5: Chef Special, with bamboo and basil spicy brown sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken with Garlic Sauce - $15.45: Tender chicken in a rich garlic sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Chicken - $15.45: Dark meat chicken sautéed bell pepper, onion in spicy brown sauce with peanut Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Peel Chicken - $16.45: Fried chunks of boneless chicken with spicy orange peel sauce Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Chicken - $16.45: Deep fried chunks of boneless chicken sautéed in a spicy sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Tso's Chicken - $16.45: Deep fried chunks of boneless chicken sautéed in the chef's special hot sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken on Rice - $16.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken with Mushrooms - $15.45: Tender white meat chicken sautéed with fresh mushrooms in a brown sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Chicken - $16.45: Sautéed dark meat chicken with black bean sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken with Broccoli - $15.45: White meat chicken sautéed with broccoli and carrots in a brown sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet and Sour Chicken - $15.45: Crispy fried chicken tossed in a tangy sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hunan Chicken - $15.45: Stir-fried chicken in a spicy Hunan sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Chicken - $15.45: Grilled chicken glazed with sweet teriyaki sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt and Pepper Chicken - $15.45 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Walnut Chicken - $16.45 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Chicken - $15.45: Crispy chicken tossed in a spicy Szechuan sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cashewnut Chicken - $16.45: Sautéed vegetable with cashewnut Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken with Dry Bean Curd - $16 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moo Shu Chicken - $16: Comes with pancakes Dietary tags: High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
Beef Entrees
- Kung Pao Beef - $17.45: Tender sliced beef sautéed in a spicy brown sauce with peanuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Beef - $17.45: Sautéed beef with celery and carrots in a chili sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Beef - $18.45: Deep fried beef sautéed in a spicy sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepper Steak - $17.45: Tender beef with bell peppers and onions in a brown sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Broccoli - $17.45: Tender beef sautéed with broccoli and carrots in a brown sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef with Garlic Sauce - $17.45: Tender beef strips smothered in a rich garlic sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Beef - $18.45: Tender beef strips cooked in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef with Dry Bean Curd - $17.75 Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Tso's Beef - $18.45 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Beef - $17.45: Tender beef strips glazed with a sweet teriyaki sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef with Beijing Sauce - $17.45 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mongolian Beef - $17.45: Sautéed beef with scallions, yellow onion and bell pepper Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef with Mushroom - $17.45: Tender beef and sautéed mushrooms in a rich, flavorful sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dry Beef Szehuan Style - $18.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Beef - $18.45: Tender beef in a rich and flavorful curry sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt and Pepper Beef Ribs - $27.95: 3pcs Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood Entrees
- Shrimp Tofu - $17.95: Sautéed soft tofu with shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet and Sour Shrimp - $17.5: Crispy shrimp tossed in a tangy sweet and sour sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt and Pepper Shrimp - $18.45: Deep fried shrimp sautéed with salt, pepper and jalapenos Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Broccoli - $17.45: Shrimp sautéed with broccoli and carrots in a brown sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Lobster Sauce - $17.45: Tender shrimp tossed in a rich lobster sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Shrimp Walnut - $18.45: Spicy Tomato Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Cup Squid - $17.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt and Pepper Squid - $17.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Fish - $18: Fish fillet and tofu with Szechuan spicy sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt and Pepper Fish Fillet - $18.45: Deep-fried fish fillet sautéed with salt, pepper and jalapenos Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauteed Fish Fillet - $18.45: Sauteed with assorted vegetables with white sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir Fried Shrimp and Eggs - $17.45 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Happy Family - $20.45: White meat chicken, beef, shrimp, scallop and crab meat sautéed with assorted vegetables in a brown sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt and Pepper Triple - $20.5: Fried fish fillet, shrimp and squid sautéed with salt, pepper and jalapeno Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops with Hot Garlic Sauce - $20.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt and Pepper Lobster Tail - $41.95: 3 tails Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetable Entrees
- Vegetable Combination - $12.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir Fry Green Bean - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster Sauce with Lettuce - $12.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Mushroom with Basil - $15.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant with Hot Garlic Sauce - $16.5: With pork in a spicy garlic sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Bokchoy - $16.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides and Add-Ons
- Steamed White Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice Side - $3.75: Crispy fried rice mixed with scrambled eggs and vegetables. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lo Mein Side - $7: Stir-fried noodles with vegetables, served in a light sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Broccoli - $4: Tender broccoli florets steamed to perfection Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Mixed Vegetables - $4: Tender mix of steamed vegetables. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Oil (2oz) - $0.8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sriracha Sauce - $0.8
- Hot Mustard (1oz) - $0.6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Crispy Noodle - $1.6: Pan-fried noodles with a crispy exterior Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dumpling Sauce (2oz) - $0.8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Soy Sauce - $0.2
- Hai Shi Sauce - $0.8
- Peanut Sauce (2oz) - $0.8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Sweet and Sour Sauce (2oz) - $0.8: Tangy and slightly sweet. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Teriyaki Sauce (2oz) - $0.8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Orange Sauce - $3.5
- General Tso Sauce - $3.5
- Sesame Sauce - $3.5
- Garlic Sauce - $3.5: Rich and aromatic sauce infused with garlic
- Brown Sauce - $3.5
Dessert
- Carrot Cake - $7
- Cheesecake - $7: Rich and creamy dessert with a graham cracker crust
- Tiramisu - $7: Creamy mascarpone cheese layered with espresso-soaked ladyfingers
- Sesame Ball - $7: Red bean rice ball with sesame seeds. 4count. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $3: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper
- Iced Tea - $3.5
- Hot Tea - $4: Choose Jasmine hot tea or green hot tea
- Milk Tea - $5.5: Choose one flavor.
- Smoothie - $6: Choose one flavor.
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