

The 100 top-rated rice dishes in Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The koshary features authentic flavors with perfectly cooked rice, lentils, and crispy fried onions that delight every palate.
Crab fried rice is praised for its generous portions, fresh crab flavor, and perfect texture, making it a must-try.
Sticky rice is praised for its perfect texture, especially when paired with flavorful dipping sauces like ginger and peanut.
Braised pork over rice features tender, flavorful meat with a rich sauce, served generously with rice, veggies, and an egg.
Crab fried rice impresses with generous crab flavor and a delightful egg topping, earning high praise from many reviewers.
Khao Phat Muu Krob features tender pork belly and a flavorful fried rice base, topped with a perfectly cooked egg.
Ginger rice is consistently praised for its delightful flavor, pairing perfectly with dishes like fried chicken and basil chicken.
Crab fried rice impresses with generous chunks of crab and balanced flavors, making it a standout dish among the offerings.
Lamb couscous features tender meat, fluffy couscous, and fresh vegetables, all praised for their delightful flavors and generous portions.
Lobster sticky rice features fresh, tender lobster atop flavorful sticky rice, enhanced by ginger, scallions, and Chinese sausage.
Crab fried rice stands out for its generous, fresh crab and perfectly seasoned, flavorful rice that many find irresistible.
The Tsukiji Bowl features fresh salmon, spicy tuna, crab salad, and crunchy toppings, all served over perfectly cooked rice.
Rice and gravy is praised for its comforting, warm flavors and perfect pairing with dishes like bulgogi and omelets.
Nasi lemak features fluffy coconut rice paired with tender rendang beef and crunchy peanuts, creating a delightful flavor combination.
Pineapple fried rice is praised for its generous portions, vibrant flavors, and unique presentation served in a hollowed pineapple.
Crab fried rice is praised for its great flavor, generous crab chunks, and delightful fried shallots, making it a favorite.
Indian curry fried rice features stir-fried jasmine rice with onions, tomatoes, and curry powder, praised for its balanced flavor and satisfying texture.
Tender bulgogi beef paired with flavorful mushrooms over seasoned rice receives high praise for its satisfying and well-balanced taste.
Braised pork over rice is praised for its tender meat, savory flavor, and delicious pickled vegetables.
Pineapple fried rice impresses with fresh flavors, generous portions, and tender chicken, making it a standout favorite among diners.
Maqloubeh features well-cooked rice layered with tender chicken or lamb, eggplant, and spices, creating a flavorful and hearty dish.
Pineapple fried rice impresses with its unique blend of flavors, including raisins and cashews, and generous portions.
The Osaka Bowl impresses with generous portions of fresh fish, crunchy beets, and customizable toppings, all in a flavorful sauce.
Warm and comforting rice porridge, often enjoyed with a light lemon kick, is praised for its homestyle flavor and heartiness.
Basil fried rice impresses with a spicy kick, sticky texture, and a flavorful blend of fresh ingredients.
Crab fried rice impresses with perfectly cooked jasmine rice, generous real crab meat, and a rich umami flavor.
The rice is consistently praised for its amazing flavor, fluffiness, and perfect seasoning, making it a standout side.
Claypot rice is praised for its good flavors and crispy bottom, though some found the ordering process complicated and inconsistent crust.
Congee is rich and generously portioned, praised for its flavor, though some found the accompanying fried bread lacking crispiness.
Flavorsome rice complements hearty portions of meat and fresh salads, though some found it occasionally dry or mushy.
Thai fried rice features fresh basil and good spice levels, though some found it too hot or overly tomatoey.
Fluffy and flavorful rice garners praise, though some found other elements like tabbouleh and falafel lacking in seasoning.
Kimchi fried rice offers delicious flavors and good texture, though some found it lacking in spice or depth.
Brown rice is praised for its nutty flavor and perfect cooking, though some found it occasionally mushy or underwhelming.
Thai fried rice features fresh shrimp and flavorful rice, though some found it overly salty or too wet.