The Rice Box - River Oaks
Some dining spots immediately feel welcoming, and The Rice Box - River Oaks carries that easygoing energy. Sitting along 1111 S Shephard Dr, this is the kind of eatery that quietly becomes part of people’s routines over time. One visit can easily turn into a regular stop before work, a quiet lunch break destination, or an afternoon recharge point. There is usually a familiar rhythm throughout the day — commuters in the morning, casual visitors during lunch, and slower conversations later in the evening.
The menu at The Rice Box - River Oaks balances familiarity with enough variety to keep repeat visits interesting. Guests can discover selections such as Baby Back Ribs, Baby Bok Choy, Chicken and Nappa Cabbage Dumplings, Chinese Broccoli Beef, Chongqing - Spicy Style, Chongqing Wings (Szechuan Spicy Style), Chow Fun, Crab Rangoon.
Baby Back Ribs - Thick, juicy baby back pork ribs tossed in a garlic and herb sweet chili glaze, delicious! 1lb-ish (4-5 RIBS), comes with rice and eggroll! , making it a convenient option for casual dining. Baby Bok Choy - Baby Bok Chow is a light, crisp savory classic vegetable that pairs amazing with any dish on the menu. If you are feeling vegetables today, then this dish is for you. So good! , making it a flexible selection for different appetites. Chicken and Nappa Cabbage Dumplings - Classic chicken and nappa cabbage gyoza style dumpling. Sourced from L.A., this is our house dumpling. It is great steamed or fried. Easy and light, pairs with anything! , making it a practical choice throughout the day. Chinese Broccoli Beef - An old school classic, our Chinese Broccoli Beef is local 44 Farms beef stir fried with Chinese broccoli and white onions in a light savory sauce! If Chinese broccoli is not your thing, you can swap for English style broccoli florets! Great in vegetarian format with tofu or cauliflower as well! ** Can also be made in vegetarian format with tofu or cauliflower as your protein base!!** All dishes served with rice, vegetable and eggroll with a fortune cookie! Eggroll comes with chicken and cabbage on the inside, can also be made vegetarian!** Can also be made in vegetarian format with tofu or cauliflower as your protein base!!**All dishes served with rice, vegetable and eggroll with a fortune cookie! Eggroll comes with chicken and cabbage on the inside, can also be made vegetarian! , making it a convenient option for casual dining. Chongqing - Spicy Style - One of the Szechuan inspired dishes on our menu! Think spicy (la) and mouth numbing (ma), salty fried chicken pieces ....delicious! This house special CANNOT be modified, however does come with peanuts and those can be removed! Goes great with beer and tea! , making it a flexible selection for different appetites. Together, these items reflect a menu designed for flexibility and everyday dining.
The operating schedule allows guests to stop by across multiple parts of the day.
The surrounding area around The Rice Box - River Oaks also contributes to the overall atmosphere. Visitors nearby may come across alcohol such as Chalet Fine Wines & Liquors , antiques such as Musée Fine Carpets & Antiques , bank such as Mutual of Omaha Bank , bank such as Origin Bank , bank such as Cross Country Mortgage , bank such as Chase , beauty such as Your Nail Time & Spa , beauty such as Lily Lash Artistry .
Food lovers exploring the area may also notice nearby dining options including Epicure Cafe (0.2 miles away) , Pepper Twins - River Oaks (0.4 miles away) , Earthcraft Juicery (0.4 miles away) , Piggy's Kitchen & Bar (0.4 miles away) , Subway (1556 - A West Gray St) (0.4 miles away) .
For those wanting to browse everything available before visiting, the full selection of menu items can be explored here: View Full Menu .
The relaxed atmosphere ultimately becomes part of what keeps people coming back.