KC Southern Fried Rice

KC Southern Fried Rice

KC Southern Fried Rice in Memphis offers flavorful Southern-style fried rice with smoked ribs, chicken, and veggies in a casual, family-friendly setting. Enjoy dine-in, outdoor seating, takeaway, or delivery. Open Wed-Sat 12-8 PM. Free parking and wheelchair accessible. Call +1 901-859-3400.

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Welcome to KC Southern Fried Rice

KC Southern Fried Rice
KC Southern Fried Rice
KC Southern Fried Rice
KC Southern Fried Rice

KC Southern Fried Rice serves hearty, flavorful meals in the heart of Memphis at 4405 S Third St. This family restaurant specializes in comfort food with a Southern twist, highlighted by their signature smoked rib tip fried rice. Dining here means enjoying a casual, quiet atmosphere perfect for solo visits, family outings, or tourist discoveries. The menu ranges from $10 to $20, featuring local specialties like rib tips, chicken fried rice, and house-spiced egg rolls. Outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery options accommodate every preference. Our team values community, often sharing stories of favorite dishes during our unique 3-4pm lunch break when the restaurant is closed. Come experience the soulful taste that has kept locals and visitors returning for years.

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Location & Contact

Address

4405 S Third St, Memphis, TN 38109, United States

Hotline

+1 901-859-3400

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Food Menu

KC Southern Fried Rice offers a blend of traditional Southern comfort food and quick bites that appeal to all ages. We provide wheelchair-accessible parking and free street and lot parking, ensuring hassle-free visits. Our popular dishes—like the rib tips served with slaw and bread or crispy catfish platters—are made to order with fresh ingredients and smoked to perfection, creating a deep, memorable flavor unique to Memphis. Customers praise our generous portions, friendly service, and consistent quality. Reservations are accepted, making it easy to plan family dinners or group lunches. We stop call-in orders at 7:30pm and window orders at 7:40pm, closing promptly at 8pm, with a break from 3 to 4pm.

This rhythm keeps the kitchen focused and the food fresh. Whether dining indoors, outside, or through delivery, KC Southern Fried Rice delivers that unbeatable vibe of great food and genuine hospitality.

About

KC Southern Fried Rice

KC Southern Fried Rice
KC Southern Fried Rice
KC Southern Fried Rice
KC Southern Fried Rice

KC Southern Fried Rice stands as a cornerstone of Memphis’s food scene, beloved for its unique blend of Southern and smoked rice dishes. Established in a lively neighborhood at 4405 S Third St, the restaurant enriches the community by serving meals that resonate with local tastes and traditions. Our rib tip fried rice, a signature dish, has a loyal following thanks to its smoky, savory profile that perfectly combines beef, chicken, ham, bologna, and pork.

This specialty highlights our dedication to high-quality, flavor-packed comfort food. Our casual setting welcomes families, tourists, and solo diners, featuring amenities like outdoor seating, wheelchair accessibility, and various payment methods including credit and debit cards. Open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 8pm, KC Southern Fried Rice closes Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays to maintain quality and staff wellbeing.

Peak dining hours happen around 5-6pm, especially on Saturdays, enhancing the community feel. KC Southern Fried Rice also supports local artisans, such as the vendor selling renowned cinnamon rolls nearby, adding to the rich tapestry of the dining experience. Our customer reviews celebrate everything from the perfectly smoked combination rice to the friendly phone staff, making KC Southern Fried Rice a trusted destination for memorable, soulful meals in Memphis.

KC Southern Fried Rice

KC Southern Fried Rice commits to serving distinctive, flavorful fried rice that brings together the best of Memphis and comfort food culture. Their vision centers on community engagement, quality ingredients, and outstanding customer service. By celebrating unique Southern flavors with an Asian twist, they create dishes that nourish both body and soul. The team values family-friendly dining experiences, accessibility, and affordability, with most meals priced between $10 and $20. Their dedication to trustworthy service and delicious food establishes KC Southern Fried Rice as a reliable go-to spot in Memphis’ vibrant culinary scene.

Reviews

What Clients Say

I’ve never had smoked rice before yet alone smoked rib tip rice. My food was full of flavor and the portions were more than I expected. They’ve gained a new customer.

Shep N.
Shep N.

Friendly service, great food, great music. I stopped by 6/29/2023 @ noon to get their amazing smoked combination rice. The rice is so good y'all 😌 There is also a guy who sells cinnamon rolls and the cinnamon rolls are awesome too. 😌👌🏽

Khay W.
Khay W.

This is the new location... but same great rice. I ordered the vegetable fried Rice and the smoked chicken fried rice. And it was so delicious.. plan to wait cause it's made to order This location has plenty of seating and a big fan to keep you cool while you wait or eat...

KoCo P.
KoCo P.

They are always so kind when answering the phone and upon picking up your food. I appreciate the great customer service & food.

Sam
Sam

Looks like they moved and the old review I had is gone. This was from 2016- I almost don't know where to begin. I ended up at KC's because was in Memphis for a work trip and researched food. One night decided needed to check out KC's. WOW! I do not regret the trek. Now love all food, but Asian food is one of my go-tos. I didn't know what to expect, but I kept reading about the rib tip rice, so that was the plan. I ordered the rib tip fried rice and two pieces of catfish. 20 minutes later my order was ready. I started eating in the car. The rice was perfect! It's hard to explain because there was nothing fancy or seemingly complicated about it, but it was just "right". Fried rice, great rib meat, and smoky. But this odd smoky that lingered in your mouth in a perfect way. I decided to eat the catfish on the provided roll because I didn't think it would reheat well. It was a good piece of fish. Lightly breaded, crisp, slightly seasoned. But no match for the rice. Honestly, it was a giant serving of rice that as much as I wanted to savor it, I also felt like I couldn't shovel it in to my mouth fast enough. I can't say enough, it was perfectly simple. And the rice itself had pieces of stuff in it. While not totally sure, I think there was beef, chicken, ham, bologna, and pork. If you want something unique, off the beaten path, and comforting, go eat this rice!

Vincent M.
Vincent M.

Yummy!! Drove all the way from Lakeland to get this delicious one of a kind smoke rice. Well worth the drive. It’s the FAVOR!!!!! Don’t forget to get a watermelon 🍉 Sweet and Juicy!

Trina M.
Trina M.