Rice Dynasty

Chinese Restaurants in Berkeley, California

4.0 (25)

Category	Chinese Restaurants · Restaurant
Address	2428 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Street	Telegraph Avenue
Area	Berkeley, California
Phone	(510) 686-5001
Google rating	4.0 (25)

Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	12–8 pm
Wednesday	12–8 pm
Thursday	12–8 pm
Friday	12–8 pm
Saturday	12–8 pm
Sunday	12–8 pm

About Rice Dynasty

Rice Dynasty specializes in steaming techniques that combine rice and premium ingredients to create rich, layered flavors.

Signature dishes: lotus leaf steamed rice prepared in bamboo basket with options of char siu, beef, chicken, or mushrooms.

Located at 2428 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, Rice Dynasty operates as a chinese restaurant serving Berkeley in California. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

Chinese restaurants in the United States range from steam-table lunch counters to white-tablecloth Cantonese seafood halls, and most fall somewhere in between: a laminated menu, a lunch special board, and combo plates priced a few dollars below the dinner menu. Ordering by number off the menu is normal and speeds things up, especially at takeout counters. Family-style ordering, where a table shares several dishes with rice rather than each person getting an individual entree, is standard at sit-down spots and usually cheaper per person. Many neighborhood restaurants are cash-preferred or charge a small card fee, so it is worth asking or checking the door before you order. Delivery apps cover most areas, but calling the restaurant directly is often faster and avoids the markup.

Hours are published for 6 days a week. On most of those days it is open 12–8 pm. It is closed on Monday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Rice Dynasty at (510) 686-5001; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions.

With 4.0 out of 5 on Google from 25 reviews, it sits in the middle of the range for chinese restaurants in Berkeley. Recent reviews are the best guide.

Berkeley is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Traffic in Berkeley peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the street number up to the city, state abbreviation and five-digit ZIP code; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.

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KW Edited 3 months ago

Rice Dynasty has basically become my "cafeteria" -- I come here almost every day or every other day. The dishes in the photo are currently my favorites: 姜葱鸡 the Heritage Ginger-Scallion Chicken (Half) and the 叉烧Dynasty Char Siu (Portion). Since I'm not really a rice person, lately I've been ordering the 姜葱鸡Heritage Ginger-Scallion Chicken (Half) almost every time I come. It comes with free rice and sauce, a side of vegetables, and the daily soup -- which is actually just the right amount of food for me and my roommate. Today was my first time trying the 叉烧 Dynasty Char Siu (Portion), and it was absolutely delicious! Even though I'm not really a rice person, I was curious when I first started coming here, so I ended up trying almost all of their lotus leaf rice dishes. My favorites is the Minced Beef with Tomato 免治牛肉蕃茄. Another thing I noticed is that some of the lotus leaf rice dishes feel a bit dry to me, since there is quite a lot of rice. I personally like the Minced Beef with Tomato 免治牛肉蕃茄 more because it has more sauce, so the rice feels less dry. I know Rice Dynasty is still very new, and I'm excited to see more new menu items in the future. now Rice Dynasty mainly specia

Gia S 4 months ago

Sister shop of Noodle Dynasty right next door. I actually prefer this one maybe bc I’m just pickier with my noodles lol. The nutrition here feels way more balanced; instead of just meat and noodles, you actually get a good mix of protein, veggies, and an egg. The lotus leaf rice was steamed perfectly, with every grain of rice staying distinct and fluffy. The Black Pepper Beef Ribs Rice was a bit salty, but the beef itself was tender and the black pepper flavor was definitely there. My friend and I both preferred the Char Siu Pork & Chicken Combo Rice; it was a bit lighter and the two types of meat made for a better variety. It also came with a ginger-scallion sauce, which felt very authentic. Portions are huge. We had about 20-30% left over to take home. If you have a smaller appetite, one order could easily be two meals. Also, a shoutout for the eco-friendly, two-compartment to-go boxes; such a thoughtful detail! Service was great. They gave us some complimentary soup to start, which was light but clearly a slow-cooked bone broth. The staff were very friendly and didn't rush us at all, even though we hung out for a while. That said, it wasn’t very crowded for a weekday lunch, a

Michael Li 4 months ago

Giving 4 stars for the food as it was actually quite tasty. Sadly, the service was a bit of a letdown. Between the long wait and the server asking us to box our food before we were done, we felt unwelcome and rushed. Hopefully, they can improve the pacing and hospitality

Abdulhadi Altahan 4 months ago

The serving size is nice, the food quality is okay. The food taste is not that good however. Not a lot of flavor to be fair. Don’t think it’s worth it but we ball 🙏

Chee L 5 months ago

My favorite spot near campus. Everything is so good food, service, all of it. Highly recommend the beef tomato lotus leaf rice, it has this super subtle lotus fragrance that makes it stand out. Honestly you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. 10/10.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rice Dynasty located?

Rice Dynasty is at 2428 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, in Berkeley, California. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Rice Dynasty?

Rice Dynasty is listed as a chinese restaurant and is also tagged on Google as restaurant.

What are the hours of Rice Dynasty?

Published hours are Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 12–8 pm; Wednesday: 12–8 pm; Thursday: 12–8 pm; Friday: 12–8 pm; Saturday: 12–8 pm; Sunday: 12–8 pm. It is closed on Monday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Rice Dynasty open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 12–8 pm.

What is the phone number of Rice Dynasty?

You can call Rice Dynasty at (510) 686-5001.

How is Rice Dynasty rated on Google?

Rice Dynasty has a Google rating of 4.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews.

Are there other chinese restaurants near Rice Dynasty?

Yes. Berkeley also has Easterly-Berkeley, Himalayan Bite, Long Life Vegi House among others; see the full list of chinese restaurants in Berkeley at the bottom of this page.