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RestaurantsThe Rice Box

The Rice Box

5 reviews$$$$
🥢Indian Chinese Restaurant👯Group Hangout💞Date Night✨Family TimeQuick & Easy👕Casual🎨Artistic🏙️Modern
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📍1111 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019, USA, TX, US
📞(713) 294-4549
🌐riceboxed.com
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📍1111 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019, USA, TX, US
📞(713) 294-4549
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About

The Rice Box is an Indian Chinese restaurant at 1111 S Shepherd Dr in Houston, TX, known for its edgy, artistic atmosphere and crowd-pleasing food. The space blends casual and modern energy with neon signs and a personality-driven interior that guests consistently praise. Signature dishes like the house fried rice, Orange Peeled Beef, and Chongqing Wings have built a loyal following over the years. Dry-wokked wings, house Szechuan spice blends, and nitro teas round out a menu that balances bold flavors with genuine comfort. The vibe suits everyone from quick solo lunches to relaxed group hangouts and date nights.

Highlights

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Housemade Szechuan spiceChongqing Wings are dry wokked in a blend built for heat and numbing depth.
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Orange Peeled BeefCitrusy, candied, and intensely flavored, this dish is a guest favorite.
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Artistic, neon-lit spaceThe modern interior features neon signs and a casual, personality-driven atmosphere.
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Nitro teasVelvety, sweet, and served cold, these drinks are a refreshing complement to the meal.

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