La Dinastia is one of The 15 Best Places for Special Rice in New York City.

1. La Dinastia

7.3
145 W 72nd St (btwn Amsterdam Ave & Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Upper West Side · 33 tips and reviews

Kevin M.Kevin M: Best general Tso chicken with house special fried rice

Christopher K.Christopher Koh: I come so often that they just say "the usual?" Which means - avocado salad, chicharrones without bones, sweet plantains, and lomo saltado. Love this place - huge portions

Abiola A.Abiola Abrams: I'm an 80/20 vegan and I was told to have the crackling chicken!! Lol

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Special Rice in New York City.

2. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

8.6
805 3rd Ave (btwn E 49th & E 50th St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 161 tips and reviews

Corinne P.Corinne Pulitzer: Love the special rice and s'mores!

Jaemi H.Jaemi H: Come during happy hour( sat& sun for lunch!). Great services. Beef tongue is amazing!!! And make sure to order green tea crepe for desert!!

Tony X.Tony Xerri: This place is absurdly amazing. Go with a group and order their kobe beef combos for the best experience. Servers tip you on the best way to cook your meal and the Bibimbap is life altering.

Flor de Mayo is one of The 15 Best Places for Special Rice in New York City.

3. Flor de Mayo

8.0
484 Amsterdam Ave (btwn 83rd & 84th St.), New York, NY
Peruvian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 93 tips and reviews

KarenKaren: Half chicken with house special fried rice will never go wrong. Try the salt and pepper squid. Mmmm.

Chez O.Chez Ong: Favorite Peruvian roast chicken place. It's way better than Pio Pio! The squid ink fried rice and green pastas are ridiculously awesome too.

Kate G.Kate Griggs: The waiters are so caring and awesome. Ask for recommendations!! Also, the Nutcracker is a stellar drink, worth the NYC price

H.K. Wonton Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Special Rice in New York City.

4. H.K. Wonton Garden

7.7
79 Mulberry St (btwn Bayard & Canal St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 83 tips and reviews

Carrie E.Carrie Evans: Best whole in the wall place ever...house special fried rice

John D.John Dwyer: Beef stew and wontons with any combo of noodles and soup... that's the move.

Neel C.Neel Chaudhari: Great food, workers are rude as hell though, except the old guy making wontons; he's the nicest guy you'll ever meet.

Chef Yu is one of The 15 Best Places for Special Rice in New York City.

5. Chef Yu

7.3
520 8th Ave (at W 36th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Garment District · 83 tips and reviews

Gulsebnem O.Gulsebnem Ozer-Eker: House special fried rice and szechuan style shrimp dumplings are the reason why im addicted to this place!!!!

Jeanise C.Jeanise Chaplin: I'm not eating here until they get the C Grade out of the window...

Jackie H.Jackie Hafner: chicken and rice Lo mein dish is delish!

Makana Hawaiian & Japanese BBQ Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Special Rice in New York City.

6. Makana Hawaiian & Japanese BBQ Restaurant

8.3
2245 1st Ave, New York, NY
Hawaiian Restaurant · East Harlem · 29 tips and reviews

James A.James Allen: Great sushi. Intimate setting on the east side of Harlem.

Durinda U.Durinda Underwood: Spider roll is the sooo good.

Ms. Dee B.Ms. Dee Bell: The sushi is probably the best you will find in Harlem.

Los Tacos No. 1 is one of The 15 Best Places for Special Rice in New York City.

7. Los Tacos No. 1

9.0
75 9th Ave, New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Chelsea · 507 tips and reviews

Divya M.Divya Menon: My favorite place for delicious, authentic corn flour tacos! Get the special rice & cinnamon drink to savor all flavors!

Ailie C.Ailie Chang: Best TACOS in NYC! Get a Carne Asada and Adobada on their homemade corn tortilla with everything on it. Tamarindo or Mexican Soda to wash it all down. The long line moves quickly. Well worth it.

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: “When the guy behind the register insists that your quesadilla especial be filled with carne asada, it’s wise to heed his advice.” Read more.

88 Chinese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Special Rice in New York City.

8. 88 Chinese Restaurant

7.4
473 Malcolm X Blvd (at W 133rd St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Central Harlem · 4 tips and reviews

Lauren S.Lauren Slater: Cash only. Super great prices.

Calvin B.Calvin B: Best hot and sour soup you'll find uptown

Edward A.Edward Amaral: they actually understand the concept of delivery they come to the door,unlike most of the ghetto chinnese places around here

Lotus Express is one of The 15 Best Places for Special Rice in New York City.

9. Lotus Express

7.3
4840 Broadway, New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Inwood · 4 tips and reviews

Adam I.Adam Iannazzone: The General Tso's chicken is amazing. And you can't beat the combination plate. There is no better deal around!

L C.L C: Tip them for their hard work. Even the slightest is a nice gesture!

Leo M.Leo Medina: Eh, not the best. But pretty good chineese food

Mazu is one of The 15 Best Places for Special Rice in New York City.

10. Mazu

7.1
495 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Szechuan Restaurant · Rose Hill · 2 tips and reviews

Lara R.Lara Rose: Scallion pancakes, Dan Dan noodles, dumplings and basically all of it.

John P.John Paterakis: Prix Fixe Lunch for $18 … served from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm

Tenzan is one of The 15 Best Places for Special Rice in New York City.

11. Tenzan

7.8
988 2nd Ave (at E 52nd St.), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 65 tips and reviews

Julie L.Julie Lindenman: Order the gyoza here, it's excellent. The green tea is great too and unlimited. My favorite Japanese restaurant in midtown east.

Heather U.Heather U: Peanut avocado roll = to die for!!!

Stephane A.Stephane Adam: Sushi is great, and lunch combo is ridiculous! They give you a ton of food!

"U" Like is one of The 15 Best Places for Special Rice in New York City.

12. "U" Like

7.2
4926 Broadway (at W. 207th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Inwood · 7 tips and reviews

DJ Your HonorDJ Your Honor: The dumplings are the BEST EVER. I live in Queens and I drive all the way out here for them. Get extra sauce; TRUST ME.

Kenneth E.Kenneth Espaillat: Best Chinese takeout in Inwood

Germain V.Germain Vasquez: Dude food there has gotten bad go to hang lee on 204

J. East is one of The 15 Best Places for Special Rice in New York City.

13. J. East

7.1
175 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 3 tips and reviews

Ry M.Ry Marlow: Their ribs and fried wantons are fantastic

Dan V.Dan Valen: The best greasy Chinese food in the city. Cheap, fast, and perfect rainy day food.

Lucas G.Lucas Groth: If you like General Tso's, get it with a side of pineapple

Cho Dang Gol is one of The 15 Best Places for Special Rice in New York City.

14. Cho Dang Gol

8.2
55 W 35th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Koreatown · 141 tips and reviews

HelenHelen: Known for their fresh homemade tofu, this is one of my favorite Korean restaurants in New York. Order their tofu and have it with kimchi. Simple yet delicious meal.

emily c.emily chen: Get the spicy galbi jjim. You can thank me later.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A very vegetarian-friendly Korean restaurant specializing in fresh tofu, which is made daily.

Sushi Yasaka is one of The 15 Best Places for Special Rice in New York City.

15. Sushi Yasaka

8.8
251 W 72nd St (btwn Broadway & W End Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper West Side · 228 tips and reviews

Julie Q.Julie Qiu: The $40 Chef's Omakase is probably one of the best and tasty sushi deals I've encountered on the UWS. 12 pieces + 1 maki roll, prepared with much TLC. Each piece is amazing. Must. Try.

EArchitectEArchitect: This small sushi restaurant is located where Momiji Sushi used to be next to a restaurant called "My Most Favorite Food." You get good sushi at a good price here.

Mrs L.Mrs L: The excellence is sheer in the simplicity. For those who seek not a full belly, but higher consciousness.