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Hot Rice

366 reviews

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Hours

Monday, 3:45 PM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday, 3:45 PM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday, 3:45 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday, 3:45 PM - 6:30 PM
Friday, 3:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM

About Hot Rice

Hot Rice is a Chinese restaurant located at 1500 N Clinton St #120, Defiance, OH 43512. They offer a range of Asian cuisine for both takeout and dine-in. You can contact them at (419) 576-5531 or +1 419-576-5531.

One out-of-town visitor who was craving Asian food found Hot Rice to be a great option. They highlighted the kindness and generosity of the staff, particularly a Vietnamese lady who assisted them and even offered a free sample of a dish. The portions were described as very fair and satisfying, with the combo three being packed with food. The reviewer found the dishes to be delicious, specifically mentioning the orange chicken as being as good as expected or even better, and the jalapeño chicken as having a perfect spicy kick for those who can handle it. The vegetable dish was also noted as good. While a few bites were a bit salty, overall, the food tasted fresh and was cooked nicely, leading to a 10/10 rating from this customer.

However, another review expresses concern about staffing issues at Hot Rice. This customer reports experiencing long, slow-moving lines, the restaurant being closed unexpectedly, or staff being on extended breaks, during which time food is left sitting out. This suggests potential inconsistencies in service and operational efficiency recently.

Overall, Hot Rice seems to offer flavorful Chinese dishes with generous portions and friendly service when adequately staffed. Popular dishes include orange chicken and jalapeño chicken. However, potential customers should be aware of recent reports indicating possible staffing shortages that could impact service times and availability.

Hot Rice Location

1500 N Clinton St #120, Defiance, OH 43512, USA

Customer Reviews

4.0
366 reviews
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Brandon D
Dec 12, 2024

I’m from out of town and got a hotel in the area to spend a day. I was craving Asian food and this looked the best. The Vietnamese lady helping me was great and generous. She was kind and helped with my questions. She gives a very fair serving of food. I was very satisfied with the serving they gave. I got the combo three and the box was packed! They let my try one of their dishes for free! And their dishes are delish. The orange chicken is as good as you can expect, better even. Jalapeño chicken, if you can handle it, has the perfect kick of spice. And their vegetable dish was good also. Some bites were a bit salty, although not many. Other than that, everything tasted fresh and was cooked nicely. Overall: 10/10

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Jacob Marc
Mar 17, 2025

You guys need to hire some employees. Hot rice used to be a reliable place to go and eat. But lately I'm either standing in a line that doesn't move or they are closed for some reason or everyone is on a hour & fifteen minute break. While the food just sits there the whole time. Hot Rice is nose diving and fast.

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Whitney
Oct 22, 2024

Super good got one of everything to try with my husband. Jalapeño, honey, sesame, broccoli chicken, and more stuff all great!

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David Beville
Mar 12, 2025

Sad really. This used to be a diamond in the rough. Small portions and high prices now. Not to mention zero personality or hospitality from the staff. That used to be bearable but not for the garbage meals they just served my family. Negative score.

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Kolbaba Cryptid
Oct 12, 2024

It's a tiny place, but I've been getting it ever since I can remember. The people are always very polite. I've seen people say it's dirty, but it isn't. It's just a tiny "you get what you get," place. I've been craving it especially hard the last few weeks. Was thrilled to find it was still open when I moved back this way.

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