Rice Box Express - Sarasota Chinese Restaurant

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  Ms. Jade Alexis

  ·3 months ago

  “I essentially paid $30 for pancake batter. My order was General Tso’s chicken, fried rice and 2 egg rolls. I’d be shocked if there was actually chicken in the General Tso’s entree because all I could taste was batter and the consistency was not that of chicken at all. The egg rolls were dripping with grease, didn’t quite look like egg rolls and also tasted like pancake batter. I called the restaurant to ensure I had received the correct order because there was no taste and when the woman replied “yes”. I asked her if the recipe had been changed because I had ordered from there before and it did not taste like General Tso’s. The woman on the other line proceeded to pull up my order history (I supposed she presumed I was lying) from both my daughters’ and I’s phone number only to then reply “yes it was changed after September. She did not offer another meal, to provide a discount or anyway to make it right. I certainly will not be back.”

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  Amy Robinson

  ·4 months ago

  “If you're looking for Rice Box cuisine from 2 years ago....unfortunately go elsewhere. I gre up eating take-out from China Palace on Siesta Key (hands down best Chinese food in Sarasota at that time and for years) then it was …”

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  Kirk

  ·4 months ago

  “It was nice to get delivery but the food was a failure. Don't know what the rice was but. Noas”

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  Brenda Tait

  ·6 months ago

  “Very disappointed as past orders have been ok. Do not order the egg rolls as they are all dough and no filling. I couldn't even eat it. Just fried dough! The bourbon chicken was way over cooked. Maybe it was old and reheated.”

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  Erin Thomassen

  ·10 months ago

  “Please notice that most of the positive reviews are from a while ago. There has to be new owners. Our food was packed in styrofoam boxes and all egg rolls and sides were in ziploc baggies. I was leaving UTC after a day of shopping and …”

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  Jillian Lynch

  ·1 year ago

  “I’m not picky about Chinese food, but this is the worst Chinese food I have ever eaten. I don’t know how this place has so many good reviews - there was no flavor to my general tso chicken, the chicken itself was disgusting and the rice was bland. If you order lo mein - it’s dry noodles (I didn’t realize you have to pay almost an extra $5 for sauce). Seriously do not recommend.”

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  William Courson (Bill)

  ·1 year ago

  “The Rice Box - Sarasota: A Takeout Gem for Pan-Asian Cuisine The Rice Box in Sarasota is a fantastic choice for takeout if you’re craving …”

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  Stephanie Poston

  ·2 years ago

  “Hands down, the BEST Chinese Take-Out in town! Consistently delicious, always lots of leftovers and reusable packaging. I order for pickup because they are so fast, but they also have a delivery option. The staff is wonderful and very attentive to when you arrive. You need to order online as this is not a walk in establishment. But as soon as you pull up, they run out to your car with your order. I believe I've seen some people order outside at the door, but I'm not sure about that process. So just order ahead for pickup. The Orange Chicken is the absolute best! Along with Sweet and Sour Chicken, Lo Mein and Fried Rice. I also have to have the Krab Rangoons because they are so good!! If you're craving fast Chinese food, this place is a must try!”

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  Kim Young

  ·4 years ago

  “I am not one to leave negative reviews, but because I have ordered from here many times over the years, and it was my favorite Chinese food in Sarasota, I need to share: …”

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  Theme Park Blondie

  ·8 years ago

  “My new favorite place for Chinese takeout!! This is the first time I have ever eaten from here before, and they definitely knocked it out of the park. I ordered the Sweet Chili Chicken-with fried rice, Krab Rangoons, Vegetable Lo Mein …”