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Unfussy restaurant offering classic & signature sushi rolls & Japanese rice & vermicelli bowls.
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Address: 1050 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301
Phone: (970) 403-3852
Website: http://www.ricemonkeysdurango.com/
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Reviews
Deidre Jones
Stopped in for dinner here with my son. He loves sushi and was very excited to try a new place. He ordered the Dragon roll and we also ordered the Lime Twist at the recommendation of the waiter. Both rolls were delicious. I ended up preferring the Dragon and my son the Lime Twist, so that worked out really well. I also ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp and I’m glad I did, as it was outstanding.
We were a bit surprised when we entered that the restaurant is very compact. There is a counter along the window side, 3 tables with a long bench along the wall and two stools on the aisle of each of those tables (so 3 cozy 4-tops), and a couple seats at the bar with very high stools. There is some outdoor seating as well. Luckily we were able to snag the 2 counter seats, and we could watch the staff at work. They were amazingly quick and efficient in the tiny kitchen, despite the amount of staff crammed in there. They obviously are very experienced working together, and were very professional. Because it was so busy when we arrived, we did have to wait a bit to get our food, but it certainly wasn’t because anyone was slacking. They were in constant motion, but still polite. They even took the time to chat when they had a moment to do so. The prices were comparable to other sushi places we go to for this quality. Yes, it’s small and can be crowded, but it’s popularity is well deserved. My son wants to return to try their pho. From what we saw of the size of the servings, we will probably have to split a bowl!
… moreWe were a bit surprised when we entered that the restaurant is very compact. There is a counter along the window side, 3 tables with a long bench along the wall and two stools on the aisle of each of those tables (so 3 cozy 4-tops), and a couple seats at the bar with very high stools. There is some outdoor seating as well. Luckily we were able to snag the 2 counter seats, and we could watch the staff at work. They were amazingly quick and efficient in the tiny kitchen, despite the amount of staff crammed in there. They obviously are very experienced working together, and were very professional. Because it was so busy when we arrived, we did have to wait a bit to get our food, but it certainly wasn’t because anyone was slacking. They were in constant motion, but still polite. They even took the time to chat when they had a moment to do so. The prices were comparable to other sushi places we go to for this quality. Yes, it’s small and can be crowded, but it’s popularity is well deserved. My son wants to return to try their pho. From what we saw of the size of the servings, we will probably have to split a bowl!
Eric Shabe
Sushi in Colorado is nearly always a bad idea. This place is the exception. Sushi chefs have been very creative with the quality fish they use.
Highly recommend.
Not much seating in the small dining area but great meal and service
… moreHighly recommend.
Not much seating in the small dining area but great meal and service
Helen
Hidden gem! This tiny restaurant may have only a few tables, but it delivers big on flavor and quality. Every dish we tried was incredibly fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and absolutely delicious. The cozy, intimate atmosphere adds to its charm, and the attention to detail in both the food and service makes it clear this place is run with care and passion. It’s the kind of spot you almost want to keep secret—but it deserves all the praise. A must-visit for anyone who loves discovering truly special places to eat.
… moreAustin Thomas
Delicious. Great food for a cold day. The pho and sushi were both great. Lots of gluten free options
… moreBelkis Martinez
This place is so FRESH and so GOOD! I’m a huge sushi lover and really picky with places. We started off with the fried pork rolls and i will crave those again and again. Super crunchy, super tasty and the dipping sauce, Wowza!! The rolls were fresh, nice size pieces and they have cilantro to add to any rolls. I HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I come from amazing restaurants in Florida then moved to Denver and found only 2 places for Sushi that were a hit. Nowwww I moved to Durango and tried several and Rice is my #1 . It is in a perfect location in downtown Durango, it’s a small place inside but the smaller the restaurant the better and fresher and cleaner it is. It has outdoor pet friendly area with a roof, and wonderful to people watch. I can’t wait to go back to my new favorite sushi place. Prices are a bit high but worth it.
… moreNonya Bizz
We were specifically looking for bang bang shrimp, which led us here, and we are so happy it did. The bang bang shrimp is fantastic! I highly recommend it. We’ve now been back a few different times and have never been disappointed. The sushi is top-notch. Try the funky monkey! The summer rolls are great, the Vietnamese coffee is delicious. Literally, everything we’ve tried is perfect, not to mention the amazing service. It’s definitely worth the 2 hour drive for us, and we will continuously return.
… moreHunter
Wonderful food, great atmosphere, fantastic service. The funky monkey sushi role and beef pho are both incredible. The fried pork roll is a great appetizer. It is a small place and you may have to wait. That said, it is worth the wait.
… moreJ Me
The sushi here was really, really good, but the miso soup was awful. It had a heavy fish flavor. The low star rating is mostly because of the space, not the food.
The indoor seating area is tiny, the tables are tiny, and the seats are high. Your feet don’t touch the floor and some seats don’t have foot rests. That made it a bit uncomfortable.
Though there are 4 seats to a tabletop, there was no way multiple peoples’ meals were all going to fit. I’ve posted a picture of just the plates and sauce bowls for the 4 of us on a tabletop. We ended up taking over 2 tables…fortunately it was slow and we could.
The energy of the restaurant was neutral and the dining area lacks character. The hall to the bathroom was very narrow, and the bathroom itself was kind of small, poorly laid out and dimly lit. The water was hot, hot, hot. Watch out!
There was nothing special about this place, but ya the sushi was really good. Maybe just get it to go!
… moreThe indoor seating area is tiny, the tables are tiny, and the seats are high. Your feet don’t touch the floor and some seats don’t have foot rests. That made it a bit uncomfortable.
Though there are 4 seats to a tabletop, there was no way multiple peoples’ meals were all going to fit. I’ve posted a picture of just the plates and sauce bowls for the 4 of us on a tabletop. We ended up taking over 2 tables…fortunately it was slow and we could.
The energy of the restaurant was neutral and the dining area lacks character. The hall to the bathroom was very narrow, and the bathroom itself was kind of small, poorly laid out and dimly lit. The water was hot, hot, hot. Watch out!
There was nothing special about this place, but ya the sushi was really good. Maybe just get it to go!
Salvatore Pieroni
Went here with five friends and despite the small interior we were cozy. Friendly service and to top it all the food was at a fair price point and everything served was to an exceptional standard.
… moreJane Conquest
This place was delicious! We especially loved the beef pho. One thing to be aware of is that it is a very small restaurant with limited seating.
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