I think this place is great. Don't judge it until you've tried it. The restaurant is fairly romantic, dimmed, dark, and very laid back. I had a great time eating there while reading my Jack Kerouac novel. The food may not be the best, but I like the selections. Its also a very good place for vegans. First you get to pick the type of grain, brown rice? noodle? soba? Second you pick the sauce, miso? plum? soy? garlic? Third you pick the entree, tofu? chicken? ...etc. Then they cook up the bowl for you. You can also pick a smaller size if you aren't so hungry. I find the portion not so big, but very european oriented size. So if you want something big and large, go down to the street to some random chinese restaurant on Spadina. Or else enjoy a good sake with your rice bowl here at Rice Bar.