I would give it six stars for value! The place offers decent lunch for a very cheap price. I have been here a couple of times and was every time served with good food.

Great value place for lunch, very popular with Uni students and workers from nearby offices.

Good variety of different rice, soups and noodle dishes, all freshly prepared and delivered to your table quickly, giving you enough time to return to work after your lunch break

nice gesture to be given hot tea with your meal - free of charge

the servings are generous and plenty of ingredients in yoru plate to devour

wait staff are friendly to everyone. they also remember your order and your particular preferences of meals, if you are a regular

Approximate cost: $11

I love this place! I'm in Carlton occasionally for uni and noticed this place one day as I was walking to Lygon Street - I was immediately attracted to the sound of the sizzling woks, amazing smells wafting out the doors, and the buzz of a full restaurant. Didn't actually get to eat there until a couple of days later, somewhat accidentally - had originally intended to eat elsewhere only to find that place was closed (when it shouldn't have been), so I decided to try Rice Bar. Best decision!!! My favourite dish is their wonton noodle soup - lovely pork, the best wontons I've ever had, and a wonderfully flavoured soup :D
I now make sure I eat there at least once whenever I'm in Carlton, although I will admit I'm yet to try anything else on the menu (even though it looks so amazing) because I'm just too fond of that amazing wonton soup :)

Approximate cost: $10-$12

Extremely great value and amazing service for the price. Located on the corner of Swanston & Grattan streets in the city, Rice Bar Not Only Rice is obviously popular among students - but don't be afraid if you aren't a student either! Generous meals for under $10.00 Rice Bar Not Only Rice is open for lunch & dinner. The menu is varied & easy to understand. The space is large, chairs with cushions available at the window. Being a westerner, I did not feel intimidated entering this establishment, rather, I felt quite welcome and catered for. A flask of green tea welcomes you at your table (complimentary as well!) and knives and forks are just as available as chopsticks!

Approximate cost: $9.00