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Handsome Rice
$$ · Korean, Burgers

133 E 31st St, New York, NY 10016 (917) 965-2944
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Handsome Rice 7.8
Rose Hill
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Handsome Rice is a compact counter-service spot in Murray Hill serving rice and salad bowls built around Korean BBQ meats and vegetables. It’s a weekday staple for nearby office workers who want something fast, filling, and more thoughtful than a generic lunch chain.
Must-Try Dishes: Handsome Rice meat-lover bowl (galbi, bulgogi, jeyuk, chicken), Jeyuk spicy pork BBQ bowl, Bibimbap-style salad bowl with gochujang
Scores:
Value: 8.6 Service: 7.8 Consistency: 7.9 Food Quality: 8 Atmosphere: 6.5 Cultural Relevance: 7.2
What makes it special: Korean BBQ bowl shop turning galbi and bulgogi into efficient everyday meals.
Who should go: Lunch and early-dinner crowds needing quick, satisfying Korean bowls.
When to visit: Weekday lunch rush for freshest turnover and shortest waits.
What to order: Handsome Rice combo bowl, jeyuk pork bowl, bibimbap salad.
Insider tip: Opt for purple rice and add extra banchan-style veggies to stretch leftovers into another meal.