
Best Rice Dishes in Evanston, IL
The 38 top-rated rice dishes in Evanston, IL, ranked by flavor score.
- Papa Bop1047 Chicago Ave Unit B
- 210Q Chicken816 Church St
Spicy, flavorful chicken paired with crunchy salad over soft, chewy rice makes the Fire Bowl a standout favorite.
- 3Kabul House Restaurant2424 Dempster St
Afghan rice, featuring fluffy basmati, sweet raisins, and caramelized carrots, receives high praise for its rich flavors and perfect texture.
- 4Pono Ono Poke1630 Chicago Ave
The spicy tuna bowl features fresh, perfectly cooked rice, flavorful tuna mixed with spicy mayo, and a great veggie-to-fish ratio.
- 5Kabul House Restaurant2424 Dempster St
Kabuli pulao features tender lamb under flavorful rice, enhanced by sweet carrots and raisins, making it a favorite among diners.
- 610Q Chicken816 Church St
The Korean BBQ bowl features well-marinated grilled chicken, flavorful rice, and a lightly sweet salad dressing that many find addictive.
- 7Habibi In Mediterranean Grill-Evanston825 Church St
- 8Soban Korea819 Noyes St
- 910Q Chicken816 Church St
- 1010Q Chicken816 Church St
Crispy, perfectly fried chicken atop well-cooked rice, generously drizzled with flavorful sauce and complemented by a fresh salad.
- 11Joy Yee Noodle533 Davis St
- 12Siam Splendour1125 Emerson St
- 1310Q Chicken816 Church St
The fire chicken bowl features flavorful, spicy chicken and good portion sizes, but some found it overly salty or lacking in chicken.
- 14Kabul House Restaurant2424 Dempster St
- 15Kabul House Restaurant2424 Dempster St
Dill rice is fluffy and flavorful, though some found it overpowering or bland depending on the dish paired with it.
- 16Beit Shawarma1601 Simpson St
- 1710Q Chicken816 Church St
- 18Kabul House Restaurant2424 Dempster St
Kabuli palau features tender lamb and flavorful Afghan rice, though some found it bland or lacking sweetness from the raisins.
- 1910Q Chicken816 Church St
The chicken bowl offers quality chicken and a good balance of flavors, though some found it dry and lacking seasoning.
- 2010Q Chicken816 Church St
The rice bowl features flavorful chicken and good sauces, but some found the rice mushy and the overall dish underwhelming.
- 21Siam Splendour1125 Emerson St
- 22NaKorn1622 Orrington Ave
Coconut rice is praised for its fragrance but criticized for being salty and lacking distinct coconut flavor.
- 23Habibi In Mediterranean Grill-Evanston825 Church St
Fluffy rice accompanies flavorful meats and sauces, but some found the rice underseasoned or the dish overall too pricey.
- 24Yasotorn Thai Cusine809 Dempster St
- 2510Q Chicken816 Church St
- 2610Q Chicken816 Church St
- 27Kabul House Restaurant2424 Dempster St
- 29Siam Splendour1125 Emerson St
- 30Kabul House Restaurant2424 Dempster St
The rice was often criticized for being bland, oily, and sometimes served in excessive portions, overshadowing the main dishes.
- 31NaKorn1622 Orrington Ave
- 32Hunan Spring635 Chicago Ave
- 33Koco Table720 1/2 Clark St
- 34Yasotorn Thai Cusine809 Dempster St
- 35Shang Noodle & Chinese608 Davis St
- 36Hunan Spring635 Chicago Ave
Rice was consistently hard, bland, and poorly cooked, leaving diners disappointed and unsatisfied with their meals.
- 37Little Wok2426 Main St
- 38Pono Ono Poke1630 Chicago Ave