Soul Rice: Authentic Chinese Cuisine in Pacifica, CA

First time at Soul Rice after hearing about it for a while, and I get why it’s a local favorite. We showed up right at opening and got seated immediately. The staff was genuinely friendly, and the place has that cozy hole-in-the-wall vibe: bright, super clean, and you can hear the kitchen working in the background. It’s not overly loud, just a nice touch that makes it feel warm and homey. It was also clear this spot has regulars. A steady stream of people came in who knew the owners, and the owners knew them right back. I only wish it was closer to where I live so I could become a regular too. We ordered the War Won Ton Soup (large) and it was my personal favorite. Perfect won tons in a delicious light broth with chicken and tender vegetables, exactly what you want on a cold Salt City afternoon. I’m so glad I got the large size. We also tried the fried egg rolls. They were golden brown and came with sweet and sour sauce. These were just okay for me because I wanted a little more filling, but I’ll give them bonus points for being not greasy at all. The salt and pepper chicken wings were another standout. Super crispy and crunchy with great flavor, served on a bed of fried garlic, onions, and jalapeños. They were also nicely fried without feeling oily. Next time I’m getting the Korean style because I bet it’s also great. We got the BBQ pork fried rice too and it was really well done, with a good balance of rice and all the other ingredients like char siu, egg, and edamame. The truffle and beef version looked incredible, but we figured it might be too rich for lunch. Definitely trying that next time. To round it out, we ordered the deluxe mixed vegetables and they were super fresh and crisp, cooked nicely in a light sauce. The mix had broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, bok choy, celery, and daikon. Nothing was overcooked, everything still had a great crunch in a good al dente way. Service was attentive but not overbearing, and the owner checked in with us to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. Great value too, with most dishes around $10 to $20. We’ll absolutely be back.

I moved in the area and was looking for a good local Chinese restaurant close by for take out and gave them a try. Food was all very delicious and hot by the time we made it home. The salt and pepper pork chops were my favorite. Also the sweet and sour pork, beef chow fun, string beans and hot and sour soup was very tasty! I’ll definitely come back and found my new go to local spot

I have gotten delivery and take-out from Soul Rice a few times when I have friends over. The dishes are very good considering the prices. Our favorite is definitely the Truffle Beef Mushroom Fried Rice. The Chow Fun is also good. We like how the meat is cut to just the right size and has a tender texture. The Honey Walnut Prawns w/Pumpkin is too sweet for us, but the prawns are nice and big. The vegetable dishes could use a little more work. While we love the taste and cut of the eggplants in the Basil Garlic Eggplant, we don't appreciate the thick basil stems in it. The stems totally ruined the dish. A big thumbs up for the restaurant using fresh ingredients in their cooking. I might choose to dine in one of these days, and try more dishes.

The chicken wings are an absolute must order item perfectly crispy batter on the outside and incredibly juicy inside. The truffle fried rice, one of their signature dishes, smells amazing and tastes truly authentic. You can really tell the ingredients are fresh and well balanced. It’s a small, cozy spot that definitely makes you want to come back. Also a great option for party orders.

Rice and noodles were great. Maybe the noodles could be could a little more wet. Salt and pepper chicken was ok. Prawn dumplings were good. Price was decent for all of it. Inside looked clean. Will definitely order food from here again.

It's our first time eating here even though we've known about this restaurant for a while. Parking is a little challenging, especially during busy hours, but if you're willing to walk a little, I'm pretty sure you'll be able to park down the road. The 2 gentlemen that were working tonight were very friendly. The place was also clean. We ordered the large hot and sour soup, crab rangoon, crispy fried calamari, shrimp fried rice, orange chicken, deluxe mixed vegetables, and oriental chicken salad. Everything totaled to $106, including tax. We absolutely loved the hot and sour soup and the calamari. We will definitely come back here. I also can't wait to tell people I know to try this restaurant.

Great Chinese food! I love getting food here. My usuals are the combo fried rice, sweet and sour pork and the walnut prawns. Tried the Singapore noodles for the first time and it was delicious.

Tasty flavors, quick and friendly service! There is a decent selection of Vegetarian options. Overall great experience the only downside was parking is quite limited so be ready to walk a bit if it's busy. Ended up trying the Kung Pao Tofu which was saucy and savory, Bangkok Basil Tofu that was crisp to perfection, and the Garlic Noodles that were tossed in garlic and butter for a rich flavor. We absolutely will be stopping by again in the future.