2 words - pot stickers. They stole the show. My husband and I had close to 6 orders of them with the all you can eat hot pot. No shame. With the hot pot all veggies were fresh and the meat was beautiful. It was our first time so we had no idea what we were doing but the guy with the glasses set us up right and helped us figure it all out. We went at 4 on a warm ass day and the sun was kind of blasting us through the window. We basically were eating our hot pot swearing our cheeks off but we didn't care it was so worth it. If you do care tho don't go at 4 on a hot day.

This place came highly recommended to me by a local and then when I saw it was on Yelp's top 100 places in the country I knew I had to try it! We stopped by on a Sunday, which is their Dim Sum day. What I really like about this place is that they only prep a limited number of items and when they're done, that's it! So if you want to enjoy their food, you need to get here early! We came at 11:20am (they opened at 11:00am) and it was packed already. By 12:30pm they were out of a few items already. We got the chicken dumplings, crab rangoons, and Khao Sai with chicken. Wow, just incredible all around. The items were served quickly and piping hot. We sat at the bar so we could peek around the corner into the kitchen and watch them prep and slang these items with such speed and precision. I haven't found many places that serve Khao Soi so I knew I needed to get it. The broth was so rich with a spicy complex flavor and a generous portion of noodles. I got the steamed chicken while my friend got the fried chicken - honestly, we probably could've split it, especially since we got the other dim sum items. The owner is amazing, so friendly and really wants everyone to feel welcome. He knew so many people and it makes me want to be a regular here (too bad I don't live in Reno!) The owner is expanding his offerings and occasionally does a drag brunch, which seems really fun! Do yourself a favor and stop by here early and enjoy the amazing food!

Love the fresh and tasty food here! My fav go to is the classic khao mun gai chicken rice but the other stir fry dishes I've tried have been right up there with it. The coconut ginger rice is so flavorful and umami, yet light at the same time and it is absolutely divine. Some people may think this plate looks bland, but it is anything but. Great for to-go (or to enjoy outside on their picnic tables) but also plenty of spacious tables indoors. Pro tip: the green Thai tea is a must!!

Stopped in on our way to the Discovery Museum for a quick lunch, and I'm so glad we did! This was our first visit, but definitely not our last. I had the basil chicken, and it was so delicious--perfectly cooked, great flavor, and just the right portion size. I ordered level one spice, which still had a nice kick, but I would have gone spicier if my 3-year-old weren't with me. Service was friendly, the place was clean, and the prices were fair. Easy in and out, making it a great spot for a tasty, no-fuss meal. Can't wait to come back!

A cold rainy night calls for a perfect comfort dinner! We stopped by Rice Box Kitchen, a wonderful restaurant that is adjacent to the Discovery Museum. This place is one of my favorites, both in the colorful atmosphere, the wonderful and accommodating staff, and most importantly, the food! This evening, I opted for the Tom yum soup with tofu to warm up my soul, which was so delicious and flavorful! It had the right acidity, and the broth was very well balanced. Definitely one of my top Tom yum choices in Reno! My husband had the pork belly rice dish, again, SO flavorful and yummy! The rice had ginger in it, which added depth and flavor to the dish. I cannot recommend this place enough, I can't wait to try out the hot pot (which everyone in the restaurant had at the time, it looked delicious)!

So glad that Reno continues to have more diversity in food and culture. We heard lots of great things about Rice Box Kitchen and figured we'd check it out for ourselves! In terms of ambiance - adorable, hip, great vibe, and chill. The mural was also beautiful!The staff was very friendly and welcoming and willing to answer any questions you have about the menu. For food, I was looking forward to one of their curry dishes (Khao soi curry) but bummed that it had sold out by 5pm. This just means we gotta go back though so I'm not too upset about that haha. We tried a different green bean curry dish that they had for a special that day. However, they were out of green beans. They ended up substituting it with bell peppers which I'm not a big fan of and I would've appreciated if they asked me first what the options were for substituting it. Overall though, the taste of the dish was good. It had a nice kick to it! My husband got their noodle soup dish special that day (it was a special 24 hour seasoned broth). It had AMAZING flavor and a decent amount of meat in it. We also ordered what I thought was mochi cakes (on the menu it said 4 pieces baked cakes) and instead it was a single ube mochi cupcake. Kind of confused with what happened there but the ube mochi cupcake was delicious and we enjoyed it! It wasn't too sweet and had a lovely chewy texture. Overall, we enjoyed this place and look forward to coming back and trying some of their other dishes and their Sunday dim sum!

We had a cozy date night here and tried the Shabu shabu! It was our first hot pot experience and it didn't disappoint! We chose the miso broth and beef broth. It comes with all you can eat meat, veggies, and your choice of carbs. We tried the rice noodles and udon noodles. The rice noodles were simple and tasty and the udon noodles were pillowy, soft, and filling. Service was great for the hot pot. They were busy on a Thursday night. It was a great decision to make reservations specifically for the shabu shabu. We were drooling over the other dishes being brought to other tables. Their food looked scrumptious all around so we will definitely be back to try more. Seems like they do dim sum on the weekends as well!

We absolutely love this place! Chef Perapol is an eclectic restaurant owner who strives to make you feel at home. So come Eat, Drink, and Gossip! We have had the Shabu-Shabu hot pot, Dim-Sum take out, and tonight we did the private tasting menu! Totally Frigging Awesome food and experience! We will keep coming back for sure!!

Alright I think I have been here more than enough times to legitimately say this is one of my favorite places. The food is good but what makes this place amazing is the owner Perapol. His energy just radiates and honestly people tend to forget that that little extra bit of interaction from the staff or owner makes a huge difference. Ultimately eating here is like an experience. If you had a mediocre day and you stopped here to eat. You'll literally walk out feeling rejuvenated after interacting with the owner. So definitely that in itself makes the meal 10x better and memorable.