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Steam Rice Roll King - Reviews

2228 Irving St, 94122 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
112

Reviews

72.3%

Satisfaction

23

negative

8

neutral

81

positive

What people say about Steam Rice Roll King

Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Emma R.
Review date: 09/09/2025
9
Freshly Made Rice Rolls
My experience at the restaurant was great! I had a really good steam rice roll that came with up to two customizable garnishes included in the cost. Everything is made fresh to order, which I really appreciated.
  • steam rice roll9
  • customizable garnishes8
  • made fresh to order10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Scuba M.
Review date: 08/09/2025
9
Authentic Chaozhou Crepes: A Culinary Gem
I stumbled upon this unassuming spot by chance, and what a delicious discovery! The secret lies in their traditional method: the rice is painstakingly stone-ground (never machine-processed), a labor of love that yields the smoothest, most delicate crepes I’ve ever tasted. Portions are modest—true foodies might opt for 1. 5–2 orders—but each bite justifies it. Forget noodles; these silky, slightly chewy sheets are in a league of their own. The house-made soy sauce is a masterclass in balance—neither cloying nor overpowering—and my crepe overflowed with tender, caramelized BBQ pork. Patience is key here: each order is crafted fresh, so expect a short wait. But that’s the price of authenticity. If you’re seeking genuine Chaozhou-style crepes (far removed from standard Cantonese dim sum fare), this is your spot. Sure, mass-produced versions exist elsewhere, but they’re pale imitations. Heads up: it’s a cozy hole-in-the-wall with just a handful of seats. But for those who prioritize flavor over frills, this is a pilgrimage-worthy bite. Grab yours to go, or hover patiently—it’s worth every second.
  • traditional method10
  • stone-ground rice10
  • smoothest, most delicate crepes10
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Ben T.
Review date: 08/07/2025
10
Most Tender and Tasty Rice Roll!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I had the most tender and tasty rice roll in the city. I feel very lucky to have this gem in my neighborhood. The food was rated a perfect 5, and the service and atmosphere also received top marks of 5. It's a quiet place, making it easy to have a conversation. The price is also very affordable, ranging from $1–$10 per person. Vegetarians are highly recommended to dine here.
  • rice roll10
  • food10
  • service10
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Thu B.
Review date: 06/22/2025
8
Fresh Rice Rolls Worth the Wait
We walked here and found that there are plenty of parkings on a Sunday morning. They accept both cash and card. We experienced a 10-15 minute wait for our order as they make the rice rolls fresh. The rice rolls are good, and the soy sauce is delicious. I would come again when in the area.
  • parking8
  • cash and card7
  • wait6
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Brian L.
Review date: 05/26/2025
9
Authentic Guangzhou Rice Rolls
My experience at this restaurant was reminiscent of a fantastic rice roll place I visited in Guangzhou. The rice roll fillings and toppings were excellent, and the garlicky green chili soy sauce truly brought everything together.
  • rice roll fillings and toppings9
  • garlicky green chili soy sauce10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Henry Z.
Review date: 04/13/2025
9
Unique Chinese Food Experience!
You have to give this place a try for a unique Chinese food experience. They make authentic fresh rice rolls to order, which are similar to rice crepe noodles. I encourage you to try the shrimp flavor. Very good! Don't forget to add the chili oil.
  • rice rolls9
  • shrimp flavor9
  • chili oil8
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Takeout
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Johnny A.
Review date: 03/18/2025
9
Consistently Good Noodle Rolls
I've visited this restaurant three times now, and each visit has been to satisfy my craving for their noodle rolls, which are consistently good. My personal favorites are the minced beef and shrimp rolls, reminiscent of dim sum, topped with green onion and corn. The portions are fair and the pricing is reasonable. For walk-in customers, it's cash only, but you can order online via Toast using a credit card for pickup. I recommend ordering online for pickup due to the metered or limited residential parking in the area. The interior is clean, and the staff is nice. There are only about 3 seats inside, making it best for takeout as the rolls come in tupperware anyway.
  • noodle rolls9
  • minced beef and shrimp rolls10
  • portions7
  • parking4
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Mike T.
Review date: 01/03/2025
2
Disappointing Rice Rolls
I wanted to like this place, but it was a dud. They claim to be the king of rice rolls, but it's quite the opposite. My hopes weren't high, lol. The rice noodles lacked bounce and weren't clear; they tasted more like noodles made for soup. The moment I picked up a rice noodle, all the toppings fell out. A good rice noodle dish has the fillings bound to the rice noodle so they don't fall out. This was quite the opposite. I wouldn't go back until they fix their rice mixture recipe.
  • rice noodles2
  • toppings2
  • rice mixture recipe2
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Kathleen L.
Review date: 12/06/2024
9
Affordable and Yummy Rice Rolls
My experience at this restaurant was great! I enjoyed a delicious rice roll with various toppings. They also offer a small selection of desserts and dim sum, all of which were affordable and yummy. Please note that it's a cash only establishment.
  • rice roll9
  • desserts and dim sum8
  • affordable9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
YuShun Z.
Review date: 11/09/2024
8
Delicious Rice Rolls, Needs More Soy Sauce
My experience at the restaurant was quite positive. I found the steamed rice roll to be very delicious. It was impressively thin and served in a big portion. However, I felt there wasn't enough soy sauce provided. The food, service, and atmosphere all received a perfect score of 5, indicating a generally excellent visit.
  • steamed rice roll9
  • big portion8
  • food10
  • soy sauce3

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