Looking for the vibe that feels like a Hug from the moment you walk in? Think of them as the Asian Cheers🥂 Being in NYC for a decade Ive seen my share of bars good bad and ugly and I cannot rave enough about Rice K . No matter the day, the family energy is so friendly , festive and fun! From classes to emerse yourself into the community or karaoke to sing with fast friends I am in love and so grateful theyre a part of the best city on earth.

Rice K is an absolute gem! Whether it's your first time there or hundredth you'll always be met with such a warm welcome and great experience! Love the food and amazing vibes, Sue and the team are the BEST!

The food and atmosphere are absolutely amazing. Rice K also makes one of the best lychee Martinis I have ever had! Highly recommend. They won’t let you down!

beth Blankopf

Rice K is by far my favorite place in Astoria. The owner and the staff are the friendliest people I’ve ever met. The food is AMAZING and the vibes are immaculate. They have so many fun events you can also participate in!! It truly feels like a community in a restaurant. SHOUTOUT TO SUE💅 I will forever and always tell people about Rice K.

Lana Kane

Very chill atmosphere. Great drinks & food. They have a space heater in the bathroom!!!! Hoped I'd bump into Zohran.... Cozy chill spot will be back.

Michel Nee

I was ready to be disappointed based on reviews, but was happily surprised. I've enjoyed everything I've ordered from them. The team's care for guests is truly extraordinary. Each bite created a moment of pure contentment. Other customers' comments reflect true quality.

Vincent

I really enjoy this spot. I think the vibes are good, the food is pretty good, and the staff are all very friendly and attentive. That being said, I dont notice a ton of business when i go here and that worries me a bit. It's such a great place with lots of space/tables and good vibes. I would love to see this spot last and thrive. Some constructive feedback: Overall the menu items are pretty good, but it speaks less asian fusion and more like 'mid tier or americanized versions of every asian cuisine.' If someone wants thai, they will go to one of the many restaurants that do exclusively thai on ditmars/23rd. If someone wants sushi, they are more likely to go one of the many other sushi spots that specialize in sushi close by (watawa, tokyo ya, sakura ). People dont want many things done okay, they want a few things done really authentic and really well As a result, i think this spot should hone in on 1 niche and do it really well. Here are some ideas/example of niches that i think would differentiate between other restaurants in the ditmars area. Omakase: - The bar space would be wonderful for a psuedo omakase bar. In general, ditmars has no high quality sushi. Watawa is the nicest, but its more about vibes than high quality fish. Offer a simple but delicious omakase experience for a reasonable price ($60-$100 pp). I call it a "Sleeper omakase" spot. A great restaurant that you wouldnt expect to have a yummy affordable omakase. Offer simple courses like otoro and chutoro, torched salmon, sea bream, red snapper. You could even offer several piece of the same course to reduce costs and labor. Try offering it 1x/2x per week to start Japanese izakaya bar: Mochiron on ditmars would be similar, but they are more of a restauraunt ramen spot with izakaya. You would differentiate by making an authentic izakaya bar experience (instead of a restaurant that just serves izakaya style foods), this would be especially nice with the large windows this spot has and really turn this spot into a great hangout. Curating a super fun, casual relaxing izakaya with all the delicious snacks and bites that go along with it would really make this spot insanely good! Korean: There are no korean spots in the ditmars area. Mokja and KAL and further south and are more traditional sit down korean restaurants. You could differentiate yourself by offering an authentic korean bar/pocha/sujip experience. With korean fried chicken, spicy tkobboki, cheesey kimchi pancake, serving up makgeolli, beer towers, Somaek etc I think it will be really important to pivot and lean into some specific niche and do it really well. Relying on events to get folks in the door isn't going to cut it long term. I know that leases are typically 10 years, and this spot opened in 2016. Dont just ride out the remainder of the lease, the potential here is too good. The space here is beautiful and the outdoor/sidewalk seating is delightful, the staff is great. There is a foundation here for a truly amazing hangout spot that astoria (esp in the ditmars area) desperately needs.

Christopher Chung

If you're looking for excellent food, great service, and fun vibes, this is THE place to come to. My wife and I keep finding ourselves coming back to Rice K simply because there aren't many spots left that have so many positives. All of the staff and particularly the owner, Xiu, are all very professional and accommodating. They really seem to care about making you feel at home. And if you're feeling adventurous and would like to test your pipes, there's karaoke night every Saturday as well, so make sure to bring your friends! If you're in the area or even if you're not, this place is a MUST! We highly recommend it!

Vanessa

Came for hh lunch. Service was great and the rolls were super tasty

Mel

I’ve been coming here for the past 2-3 years, it’s my fave spot to just chill and have some drinks. The food is great! I recommend the Hibachi. The sushi is fresh. The vibes and music is awesome. They have a DJ on Friday’s and he’s incredible. Plays everything. The drinks are delicious. Overall 100/10