Rice Lyfe - Elevated Inari & Asian Fusion Flavor Bombs

Rice Lyfe – Elevated Inari & Asian Fusion Flavor Bombs

Rice Lyfe is a San Francisco-based culinary venture founded by Craig Suyeishi, a fourth-generation Japanese American with a background in finance and startups. The business specializes in “elevated inari”, traditional sweet, deep-fried tofu pockets filled with sushi rice and topped with a creative array of savory, fusion ingredients.

Inspired by childhood comfort food and modern trends in LA and Hawaii, Rice Lyfe brings a unique “flavor bomb” experience to the Bay Area.

Contact Information

Owner: Craig Suyeishi

Address: 1501 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110 (Operating out of the 1501 Commercial Kitchen)

Phone: (650) 918-7305

Website: www.ricelyfe.com

Instagram: @rice_lyfe

Hours of Operation

Thursday: 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Friday: 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Saturday: 12:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Note: Pickup/Delivery hours may vary; check the website for the most current schedule.

Menu Highlights

Rice Lyfe uses traditional inari skin as a canvas for innovative toppings, catering to both raw-fish lovers and those who prefer cooked options. Signature “Inari Bombs” include:

• Spicy Tuna
• Chili Garlic Salmon
• Bulgogi (available with or without cheese)
• Spam & Kimchi
• Longanisa with Quail Egg (Filipino fusion collaboration)

Services

Pickup & Delivery: Focused on serving the local Bernal Heights community and beyond.

Catering/Events: Ideal finger food for picnics, dinner parties, and social gatherings where guests can “eat and mingle.”

Ghost Kitchen Presence: Located within the 1501 Cortland community kitchen hub.

Founded during the pandemic, Rice Lyfe evolved from Craig Suyeishi’s desire to support local breweries through delivery services into a full-fledged food brand. By blending Japanese, Korean, and Filipino influences, Rice Lyfe aims to educate diners on the versatility of inari while providing a convenient, high-quality meal option for San Francisco foodies.

Craig Suyeishi’s Journey with Rice Lyfe

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