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Santa Monica - Rize Thai Sushi restaurant
8.5

Rize Thai Sushi

  • Santa Monica
  • $$
  • Sushi
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Creativity and freshness prevail

Rize Thai Sushi serves an enticing set of dishes, starting from the Drunken Udon's flavorful heat and fresh veggies to the Sushi Burrito's delightful fusion of marine bounty to the intriguingly rich Rice Herbal Coconut Chicken Soup. Drawing creative and versatile options from its menu, the restaurant serves incredibly delicious food that's also noticeably fresh. Their exquisite meal deals during the happy hour provide fantastic value for quality food and drinks, despite having smaller portions.

  • Very Creative

    Creative and unique menu options consistently highlighted.

  • Small Portions

    Frequent complaints about smaller portion sizes, downgrading the dining experience.

Top 3 dishes at Rize Thai Sushi

  1. 1

    Drunken Udon 🏆

    Flavorful, with the right amount of heat and fresh, abundant veggies.

    Drunken Udon dish
  2. 2

    Sushi Burrito

    A delightful combination of tuna, salmon, shrimp in a burrito form.

    Sushi Burrito dish
  3. 3

    Salmon Fried Rice

    Salmon chunks crispy, brown rice gives grainy texture, not too soft.

    Salmon Fried Rice dish

Vibe: Radiating trendy romantic aura

Rize Thai Sushi carries an ambiance that resonates with a splendid blend of romance, coziness, and chicness, making it the perfect setting for an intimate date night. It's perceived by many as a trendy local hotspot undoubtedly popular for its photogenic appeal. The vibe is lively yet the right kind of music makes conversations easy and enjoyable despite the disappointing alcohol substitutes in drinks.

  • Great Ambiance

    Ambience described as romantic, cozy, chic, creating a perfect dining mood.

  • Bad Drinks

    Use of wine as liquor substitute in cocktails disappoints; overpriced, weak drinks.

Perks: Pleasant vibe despite parking woes

Apart from occasional parking discord, the service at Rize Thai Sushi deserves applause. The staff are consistently friendly and attentive which enhances the dining experience. The restaurant, though small and occasionally crowded during peak hours, still manages to maintain a lively atmosphere with its thoughtfully selected music backdrop. Their neutral stance on diet options may not be appealing for all.

  • Great Service

    Staff consistently friendly, attentive, and quick, enhancing dining experience.

  • Okay For Groups

    Options for everyone, but small space can lead to long waits during peak hours.

  • Bad Outdoor

    Outside seating is cheap, wobbly, and not comfortably inviting.