The Rice Box
Chinese · Houston
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What to order
from the menuChow Fun
Freshly made rice noodles stir fried with egg, bean sprouts and green onion. Our play on the famous street food from the mainland. Recommended with beef, but is fantastic with all proteins. Make it spicy!
Noodles
Chongqing
One of the Szechuan inspired dishes on our menu. Think Ma (mouth numbing) & La (straight spicy), salty fried chicken pieces3delish! This house special goes great with beer & tea. Make it Vegetarian by choosing Tofu or Cauliflower as your protein base.
Classic Dishes
Kung Pao
Our old school Kung Pao is stir fried with red & green bell pepper, celery, peppers & peanuts. We recommend with Chicken like the O.G., however you can make it with Shrimp or Beef! Being savory & spicy, we highly recommend with fried rice or noodle upgrade. Make it Vegetarian by choosing Tofu or Cauliflower as your protein base.
Classic Dishes
Mapo Tofu
Chengdu style Mapo Tofu（麻婆豆腐）with minced 44 Farms Beef. An absolute perfect pairing with any spicy selection on The Rice Box menu. Think Ma (mouth numbing) & La (straight spicy)—the dish brings the heat! Make it Vegetarian by choosing Tofu or Cauliflower as your protein base.
Classic Dishes
Veggie Dumplings
Veggie dumplings made entirely in-house: from the red rice wrapper to a filling packed thick with cabbage, carrot, wood ear, and bean noodle.
Street Bites
Chicken Dumplings
Chicken dumplings are made entirely in-house with seasoned chicken and a bold vegetable-forward filling, wrapped in our house-made spinach-infused skin.
Street Bites
Chinese — food to try
4 on this menuMapo tofu✓ On the menu
Numbing, spicy, silky — the test of a Sichuan kitchen.
Dumplings✓ On the menu
Pan-fried or steamed; handmade wrappers are the tell.
Here it's “Veggie Dumplings”.
Kung pao chicken✓ On the menu
Peanuts, chiles, a glossy sauce — the takeout classic done properly.
Here it's “Kung Pao”.
Beef chow fun✓ On the menu
Wide rice noodles with the smoky char of a hot wok.
Here it's “Chow Fun”.
Menu
from the website · 2026-09-01Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.
Street Bites
- Veggie DumplingsVeggie dumplings made entirely in-house: from the red rice wrapper to a filling packed thick with cabbage, carrot, wood ear, and bean noodle.
- Pork DumplingsPork dumplings made entirely in-house with seasoned pork and napa cabbage, wrapped and cooked for a juicy, deeply satisfying bite.
- Chicken DumplingsChicken dumplings are made entirely in-house with seasoned chicken and a bold vegetable-forward filling, wrapped in our house-made spinach-infused skin.
- Lava BunsCreamy, buttery, and rich, sweet and salty collide as the lava flows, addicting and delicious!
- Crab RangoonNice & thick. Made from scratch & served with a side of herb based chili.
- Scallion PancakeCrisp & savory. Great for wrapping or dipping your favorite dish. Comes standard with sauce of choice.
- Salt N Pepper StacksCauliflower · Chicken · Eggplant · TofuOur Salt N Pepper Stacks are SUPER GOOD. Dry fried with bell pepper, green & white onions, they pair with just about anything on the menu! Comes standard with a side of our herb based sweet chili. Choose from Chicken, Tofu, Cauliflower, or Eggplant.
- EggrollChicken · VegetableOld school style. Think the mall in 1988. Hell yeah!
Classic Dishes
- General TsoCauliflower · Chicken · TofuOur General Tso is a deep, rich, sweet and savory, candied fried chicken. Want to bump up the heat? Just say the word and we can make it spicy. Its a crowd favorite. Can also be made in vegetarian format with tofu or cauliflower as your protein base. This is the General Tso final boss.
- ChongqingBeef · Chicken · TofuOne of the Szechuan inspired dishes on our menu. Think Ma (mouth numbing) & La (straight spicy), salty fried chicken pieces3delish! This house special goes great with beer & tea. Make it Vegetarian by choosing Tofu or Cauliflower as your protein base.
- Garlic 4 Season Green BeansBeef · Cauliflower · Chicken · No Protein · Shrimp · TofuClassic Chinese style long green beans stir fried in a light savory sauce with plenty of garlic & julienned cut onions. Add any protein of your choice. Recommended with Beef, Chicken or Tofu. Make it Vegetarian by choosing Tofu or Cauliflower as your protein base.
- Sweet & SourCauliflower · Chicken · TofuWith notes of sour plum our Sweet & Sour Chicken is served with grilled red & green bell peppers, onion & pineapple. Its a classic & delish! Make it Vegetarian by choosing Tofu or Cauliflower as your protein base.
- Eggplant Green BeanNo ProteinThis Chinese Eggplant & Greenbeans dish is lightly stir fried with green beans, eggplant & fresh garlic. A take on the Szechuan classic, it can be made regular or spicy, & pairs amazing with any other dish on the menu. Great for sharing!
- OrangeCauliflower · Chicken · TofuOur Orange Chicken is stir fried with grilled bell peppers, onion & mandarin oranges. It is then topped with a fresh orange slice & dehydrated orange sprinkles. Citrus forward & sweet, this dish is great spicy! Make it Vegetarian by choosing Tofu or Cauliflower as your protein base.
- SesameCauliflower · Chicken · TofuSweet in flavor with hints of toasted sesame seed, our Sesame Chicken is tossed with grilled bell peppers & onion. Sesame caramelizes in the wok to give you a candied flavor second to none! Try it spicy! Make it Vegetarian by choosing Tofu or Cauliflower as your protein base.
- Kung PaoBeef · Cauliflower · Chicken · Shrimp · TofuOur old school Kung Pao is stir fried with red & green bell pepper, celery, peppers & peanuts. We recommend with Chicken like the O.G., however you can make it with Shrimp or Beef! Being savory & spicy, we highly recommend with fried rice or noodle upgrade. Make it Vegetarian by choosing Tofu or Cauliflower as your protein base.
- CurryBeef · Cauliflower · Chicken · Shrimp · TofuThick with strong notes of coconut & fresh lemon grass, our Curry is stir fried with sweet potatoes, steamed carrots & cilantro, then topped with a fresh lime wedge & cilantro. Can be made with Tofu or Cauliflower. This dish unfortunately cannot be made 100% Vegetarian/Vegan.
- Pepper SteakBeef · Cauliflower · Chicken · Shrimp · TofuOur Pepper Steak is seared, then stir fried with bell pepper, onions & carrots. It has deep notes of sesame & is fantastic spicy! Great with Chicken, Shrimp, or Tofu too.
- Chinese BroccoliBeef · Cauliflower · Chicken · Shrimp · TofuAn old school classic, our Chinese Broccoli Beef is stir fried with Chinese broccoli & white onions in a light savory sauce. If Chinese broccoli is not your thing, you can swap for English style broccoli florets. Make it Vegetarian by choosing Tofu or Cauliflower as your protein base.
- MongolianBeef · Cauliflower · Chicken · Shrimp · TofuWok-fired with white onions, scallions, & snow peas our Mongolian/Emperor stir fry is one of the most versatile items on our menu. While we recommend Beef, you can also choose Chicken, Shrimp, Tofu, or Cauliflower & get an equally great dish. Light, savory, & vegetable forward!
- CuminBeef · TofuLight aromatic spiced beef & comes standard with white onion & green onion. This dish is a house special & the vegetables CANNOT be modified. Make it Vegetarian by choosing Tofu or Cauliflower as your protein base.
- Orange Peeled BeefBeefCitrus, Candied, Beef 3 need we say more? Insanely tasty & addicting! This house specialty CANNOT be modified.
- Candied Walnut ShrimpShrimpThink pillowy fried shrimp tossed in a delicious sweet honey glaze. We then top the shrimp generously with candied walnuts. Its dreamy.
- Baby Bok ChoyNo Protein · ShrimpBaby Bok Choy is a light, crisp savory classic with garlic that is a great side veggie to any dish on the menu. If you are feeling vegetables today, then this dish is for you. So good.
- Mapo TofuMinced Beef · No ProteinChengdu style Mapo Tofu（麻婆豆腐）with minced 44 Farms Beef. An absolute perfect pairing with any spicy selection on The Rice Box menu. Think Ma (mouth numbing) & La (straight spicy)—the dish brings the heat! Make it Vegetarian by choosing Tofu or Cauliflower as your protein base.
- Garlic EggplantEggplant · Minced Beef · No Protein · VegetableA crowd favorite & sleeper hit at The Rice Box, so dang good. A perfect blend of sweet & savory with a bit of tang & spice. Comes standard with minced 44 Farms Beef & pairs with anything on the menu.
Fried Rice
- House Fried RiceBeef · Cauliflower · Chicken · Chinese Sausage · No Protein · Shrimp · TofuOur house fried rice is a crowd favorite & a classic dish. Fresh off the wok, its made with bean sprouts, egg, & chives. You can also add Beef, Chicken, or Shrimp.
- Yang Chow Fried RiceBeef · Cauliflower · Chicken · Chinese Sausage · No Protein · Shrimp · TofuYang Chow (Yangzhou) style fried rice is light & aromatic, & soy sauce free. We recommend adding a combination of Shrimp & Chinese sausage for our non-vegetarian guests.
- Curry Fried RiceBeef · Cauliflower · Chicken · Chinese Sausage · No Protein · Shrimp · TofuFresh off the wok with bean sprouts, egg, chives & cilantro, our curry fried rice has notes of coconut & lemongrass. Level up by adding Beef, Chicken, or Shrimp.
Noodles
- Chow FunBeef · Cauliflower · Chicken · Chinese Sausage · No Protein · Shrimp · TofuFreshly made rice noodles stir fried with egg, bean sprouts and green onion. Our play on the famous street food from the mainland. Recommended with beef, but is fantastic with all proteins. Make it spicy!
- Lo MeinBeef · Cauliflower · Chicken · Chinese Sausage · No Protein · Shrimp · TofuOur Lo Mein features thick egg noodles stirred with snow peas, carrots and green onion! Great with Beef, chicken or shrimp! OG!
Ribs
- Baby Back RibsSauce on the Side · TossedNaked & tossed in a garlic & herb sweet chili glaze. Thick, juicy, & tasty. 1lb (4-5 RIBS)
- Salt N Pepper Ribs (Breaded)Sauce on the Side · TossedDry wokked in our house Salt N Pepper blend & served with a side of our herb based sweet chili. Thick, juicy, & tasty. 1lb (4-5 RIBS)
- Chongqing Ribs (Breaded)Sauce on the Side · TossedDry wokked in our house made Szechuan spice! A perfect blend of heat & mouth numbing goodness. Thick, juicy, & tasty. 1lb (4-5 RIBS)
Wings
- WingsSauce on the Side · Tossed6 Jumbo Wings marinated in a dry rub & served naked. Wings are made to order so they come out piping hot & juicy. Choose one of our sauces for dunking on the side, or tossed with the wings. We recommend first timers getting wings naked with a side of our herb based sweet chili. PRO TIP: If you opt for General Tso or Sesame sauce, get them tossed!
- Salt N Pepper Wings (Breaded)Chicken6 Jumbo Wings marinated in a dry rub & are dry wokked with our house Salt N Pepper blend. Wings are made to order so they come out piping hot & juicy. Served standard with a side of our house made herb based sweet chili!
- Chongqing Wings (Breaded)Chicken6 Jumbo Wings dry wokked in our housemade Szechuan spice, providing a perfect blend of heat & mouth numbing goodness! Wings are made to order so they come out piping hot & juicy.
Soups
- Wonton SoupWontonClassic Wonton soup with house made Pork wontons. Good anytime.
- Hot N Sour SoupHot N SourOur Hot N Sour soup includes tofu, wood ear mushrooms, mushrooms, green onion, & egg. A heavy hitter!
Teas
- Jack Burton NitroWhite TeaA citrus infused white tea that is re infused with nitrogen. Light and creamy with a full body that is also dairy free!
- Lo Pan NitroBlack TeaSweet black tea infused with nitrogen, our Lo Pan is rich and creamy. Think milk tea without the milk!
- Thai Tea NitroThai TeaDeep, rich, creamy Thai Tea. Infused with nitrogen giving you a light, full body without the dairy!
1111 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX, 77019
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- Friday (today)
- 11am–12am
- Saturday
- 11am–12am
- Sunday
- 11am–10pm
- Monday
- 11am–10pm
- Tuesday
- 11am–10pm
- Wednesday
- 11am–10pm
- Thursday
- 11am–10pm
Hours from the restaurant's website — call ahead on holidays.