Restaurant in New York City, United States
Rice Bird NYC
100Pearl PointsEasy East Village

About Rice Bird NYC
Rice Bird NYC is a practical East Village pick for a casual repeat meal, especially solo or with one other person. Choose it for convenience and low booking friction, not for a formal occasion or award-driven dining. Cross-shop Curry-ya for a clearer Japanese category lane and Shabu-Tatsu for a more group-oriented meal.
Rice Bird NYC is a casual New York City option when the goal is a straightforward meal rather than a formal outing. The most reliable planning details are its posted hours and casual dress code, so treat it as a practical pick when timing and simplicity matter.
This is not a page with verified details on awards, chef-driven formats, seat count, price, cuisine, or private dining. Its value here is practical: known operating windows and a casual baseline. For a broader planning pass across the city, use Our full New York City restaurants guide, then compare other New York City dining options as needed.
Use it for an easy casual plan, not the big occasion
For Rice Bird NYC, the most useful verified details are timing and fit. Rice Bird NYC is open Monday and Wednesday through Thursday from 3–9:30 PM, Friday through Sunday from 12–9:30 PM, closed Tuesday. The dress code is casual, so it is better framed as an unfussy choice than as a formal-occasion restaurant.
Keep plans modest unless the venue confirms otherwise, since verified details do not include seat count, private rooms, or event accommodations. If you are comparing the meal against other New York City options, make the decision based on schedule, group needs, how much structure you want in the outing.
Plan around convenience, then cross-shop by mood
The clearest reason to choose Rice Bird NYC is ease. If the group wants other options to compare, Shabu-Tatsu, Curry-ya, La Cabra Bakery, MUD, Uluh Tea House are natural names to keep in the same planning set. Use those comparisons by timing and mood rather than assuming a specific format for Rice Bird NYC.
Round out the decision with the rest of the day: use broader New York City planning resources for after-dinner ideas, hotels, experiences, or wider itinerary needs. For Rice Bird NYC itself, stick to the verified basics: New York City, casual dress, the posted weekly hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rice Bird NYC good for solo dining?
It can be a reasonable solo option if you want something casual in New York City, but verified details do not include seating style or counter availability. The posted hours are Monday and Wednesday through Thursday from 3–9:30 PM, Friday through Sunday from 12–9:30 PM, closed Tuesday. Uluh Tea House is another option to compare when planning a low-key outing.
Does Rice Bird NYC handle dietary restrictions?
Ask Rice Bird NYC directly before you go, since verified details do not include allergy, dietary, or menu-accommodation information. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
Can Rice Bird NYC accommodate groups?
Verified details do not include seat count, private dining, or event-space information, so groups should confirm directly before visiting. For another option to compare while planning, consider Shabu-Tatsu.
When is Rice Bird NYC open?
Rice Bird NYC is open Monday and Wednesday through Thursday from 3–9:30 PM, Friday through Sunday from 12–9:30 PM, closed Tuesday. Choose a visit based on those posted hours rather than an assumed service format. La Cabra Bakery is another option to compare while planning.
What are alternatives to Rice Bird NYC in New York City?
Other names to compare include Curry-ya, Shabu-Tatsu, Uluh Tea House, La Cabra Bakery, MUD. Rice Bird NYC remains the pick to evaluate on its verified basics: casual dress and its posted weekly hours.
Is Rice Bird NYC good for a special occasion?
Do not assume it is built for a milestone meal, since verified details do not include private dining, event space, tasting menus, or a formal dress code. For something low-key and casual in New York City, Rice Bird NYC may fit; for anything more structured, confirm details directly before committing.
Location
334 E 9th St, New York, NY 10003
New York City, United States
Compare Rice Bird NYC
| Venue | Location | Cuisine |
|---|---|---|
| Rice Bird NYC | New York City | , |
| Curry-ya | New York City | Japanese |
| Shabu-Tatsu | New York City | Shabu Shabu |
| Uluh Tea House | New York City | Szechuan |
| La Cabra Bakery | Manhattan | Bakery |
| MUD | New York City | , |
How Rice Bird NYC compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to go if this does not fit
Pick Curry-ya if the priority is a more clearly defined Japanese meal. Pick Shabu-Tatsu if the group wants a more interactive dinner format.
How Rice Bird NYC compares in New York City
Rice Bird NYC is the easygoing option in this set: better for a casual solo meal or small catch-up than for a planned group dinner. Curry-ya is the sharper choice when the group wants a defined Japanese comfort-food lane, while Shabu-Tatsu is stronger for diners who want a shared-table format with more built-in occasion energy.
For atmosphere, Uluh Tea House is the better pick when the meal should feel broader and more group-friendly. La Cabra Bakery is the smarter daytime alternative if the plan is coffee, pastry, a shorter stop rather than a full meal. MUD fits the casual cafe lane more naturally than a dinner plan.
On booking difficulty, Rice Bird NYC reads as lower-friction than the more format-specific peers. Choose it when convenience matters more than ceremony; choose Shabu-Tatsu or Uluh Tea House when the meal needs a clearer group format and more of a night-out feel.
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