Glad to see Joe's Steam Rice Roll opened in the Upper West side since I'm a huge fan of their Flushing location! [Note, to avoid any potential confusion for my followers or anyone else reading this review, I absolutely believe Joe's Steam Rice Roll is not the same Joe as Joe's Pizza, Joe's Crab Shack, Trader Joe's, Joe Biden, or Joe Scarborough. I could add Joe Stalin to that list because recall years ago seeing his grave in Moscow.] This awesome cheap eats offers basically the same menu as the original Flushing spot, making it a worthwhile place to grab a bite. Although the UWS Joe's Steam Rice Roll provides a few small tables, this time opted takeout of my favorite Shrimp Rice Roll filled with corn, sprouts, and scallions and topped with soy and peanut sauces. Loved it! Definitely coming back for more! Next time, ordering a Chinese Pancake and Chinese Crepe to get a better understanding of what the difference is! Highly recommend stopping by Joe's Steam Rice Roll when you're in the neighborhood!

The space was quaint with very few tables and few costumers. The menu is small and serves what they know how to perfect. The rice rolls hit every time but especially on a rainy day. The Chinese crepe was delicious and crunchy and very filling. I ate this UP. There's a tablet to order or you can go to the cashier but it's yummy and classic and fast service and the price is ofc fantastic.

Honestly, this was one of the top best things I had in New York! But it was definitely a small shop and you would not see it unless you get directions! We had to ask someone at Macy's across the street because we couldn't find it among the rest of the shops! And it was pot rain that day, so with a hood on or umbrella, you'd miss it! But we were so glad we found it! SHRIMP RICE ROLL - The rice rolls are thin and silky! And we had a choice of other things besides just shrimp. So we opted for corn, green onions and cilantro. I loved it! I don't think I've had it this good anywhere! BEEF RICE ROLL - The rice roll steals the show from whatever it is filled with. Soft yet not mushy and just so GOOD! Beef and filling was good but I get blown away from the rice roll texture! Fast and friendly service and you just find a spot to sit. Luckily, it was an off hour, so we had seats for the 5 of us.

Walked to this hole in the restaurant after visiting the Museum of Natural History. This restaurant specializes in rice noodle rolls. Joe's signature (5/5): this dish comes with dried shrimp, beef, pork, eggs, and three vegetables of choice. We chose scallion, cabbage, and onion. There was a lot this dish had to offer with all of its ingredients. The steam roll was super soft. Check this place if you want affordable rice noodle rolls.

Came here after a visit to the Museum of Natural History for a light lunch and both my mom and I were extremely pleased with our order. You order at the screen before choosing your seat in a no frills, quick eat type of restaurant. The price was not too high and there are many options to customize. We went with their "Shrimp Party" rice rolls that had fresh shrimp, dried shrimp, egg and your choice of vegetables (lettuce, corn and green onion). The rice rolls are made fresh to order and was ready quite quickly. The flavour of the dried shrimp really stands out. Make sure to add some soy sauce and chilli oil for a nice kick and extra flavour! Overall, a great choice for any time of day.

This was actually my first time trying a rice roll and I've been thinking about when I'll get to try another one ever since. Not too much variety on the menu, but what they do, they do well. We ordered on the kiosk and our food came out in less than 10 minutes. I tried the shrimp rice roll and it came with egg and a choice of three vegetable toppings. You can request peanut sauce on the side, and the tables have chili oil and soy sauce for you to top the rice rolls. I of course used all three which made for the most delicious bite. I also tried the curry fish balls which were a little bit oily but had a strong curry flavor and a satisfying chewiness. For less than ten bucks, this was one of the most affordable quick lunches on the UWS!