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Taco Bell Features "Forbidden" Black Rice in New Burrito Bowl Test

Taco Bell is set to test new black rice in a new burrito bowl that they're calling the "Forbidden Bowl." Black rice is sometimes called "forbidden rice" as it was once exclusively reserved for Chinese royalty.

The name also plays on the fact that the bowl will be testing at only one location for only one week.

In addition to black rice (which is made with the same seasonings as their regular seasoned rice), the Forbidden Bowl also features new crispy-fried slices of avocado as well as new (and brightly orange) Forbidden sauce. From the regular menu, the bowl takes black beans, Romaine lettuce, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and a choice of either seasoned beef, shredded chicken, grilled chicken, or steak (shredded chicken is the default but I'm told the dish goes great with seasoned beef as well). It's also available as a burrito in addition to the bowl.

The Forbidden Bowl goes on sale starting this Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the Taco Bell at 2222 Barranca Parkway in Irvine, CA and will be available through September 21, 2017.

The price for a beef Forbidden Bowl or Burrito is $3.49, while the chicken or steak version is $3.99.

 

[Aces&Eights]

Will wait for Dan Ryckert's review.

 

[Moppeh]

Will wait for Dan Ryker's review.

He better fly to California just to eat this thing.

 

[Aces&Eights]

He better fly to California just to eat this thing.

I would think Taco Bell would send one to him in a limo at this point.

 

[Musolf815]

It makes me think of Eugene Mirman's character in the newest Archer season. "Did you know it's forbidden?!"

 

[TacoMasters]

Will this give me the runs?

 

[GreenMonkey]

This just reminds me of the Zesty Chicken Border Bowl. Had some sort of sauce/dressing you could add however much you wanted to it. Miss it, along with the Sante Fe Chalupa.

 

[Cross-Section]

Will this give me the runs?

The forbidden runs.

 

[Count Dookkake]

Will this give me the runs?

The forbidden runs.

 

[Fusion Pizza]

Eating forbidden rice at Taco Bell just feels wrong somehow. Like ordering champagne at a McDonalds.

 

[Skellig Gra]

Will this give me the runs?

The knowledge is forbidden

Spoiler

yes

 

[Khaos Kontrol]

Will try like I do with every new Taco Bell product.

 

[RinsFury]

That Forbidden Bowl looks pretty sparse. The meat is missing maybe?

 

[Makki]

My body is ready for forbidden shits

 

[illusionspark]

Will this give me the runs?

Well, it IS Taco Bell...

 

[SapientWolf]

Will this give me the runs?

You will be forbidden from shitting again.

 

[Dental Plan]

I'll be rollin to Irvine this weekend to try it.

 

[Forerunner]

I can't think of anything clever.

 

[mf.luder]

This is running on empty,. fooooooooood REEview.

 

[Wood Man]

I'll try...

 

[Nicolada]

As usual Taco Bell makes slop sound appetizing. Too lazy to drive an extra 20 minutes to try it though.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

"I just filled my pants with Forbidden sauce."

 

[Ashhong]

I pass by there every day from work. Anybody else in the area?

 

[Walter White Walker]

If I was in the area I'd eat it. Looks good and at a decent price.

 

[Moose Biscuits]

This just makes me wonder if I can get me some of that Forbidden rice, it looks dope.

 

[III-V]

strangely I want to eat this. looks like a Sriracha blend.

 

[shira]

My body is ready for forbidden shits

*steps

 

[inner-G]

"Why can't I order a #4? It says it's forbidden."

 

[lenovox1]

This just makes me wonder if I can get me some of that Forbidden rice, it looks dope.

Black rice is available wherever rice is sold.

 

[TheChewyWaffles]

"Nothing is forbidden."

 

[SeanTSC]

Just bring back the Volcano menu, you craven monsters.

 

[ahoyhoy]

The forbidden runs.

is that an iPhone exclusive?

 

[Smellycat]

Can't fool me with that shit, Taco Bell

 

[Fenderputty]

The forbidden runs.

The forbidden runs.

lol Count just a teeeeeeeeeny bit slow

 

[Skittles]

I can't think of anything clever.

"Forbidden? Call me Indiana Jones"

 

[Permanently A]

Fried... avocado?

 

[g11]

Where's my goddamn Volcano burrito, goddamn it?

 

[ArgyleReptile]

I'll eat it.

Spoiler

With no avacado.

 

[Stinkles]

Will this give me the runs?

Five posts.

Gaf's digestive tract continues to have the intestinal fortitude of a Victorian orphan eating dysentery broth from a charnel drain.

 

[Mr_Appleby]

"crispy-fried slices of avocado"

What the fuck is this shit

 

[ShyMel]

I had some black rice recently. It had a somewhat nutty taste to it.

 

[CarbonatedFalcon]

I generally refuse to eat at Taco Bell, but this might be something I would give try.

 

[Moose Biscuits]

Black rice is available wherever rice is sold.

I've never seen it before. Might be different where I live though.

 

[Dental Plan]

I pass by there every day from work. Anybody else in the area?

I live about about 40 miles away in the SGV. I'll be making the trip with a few friends this weekend to try it.

 

[Holmes]

What was once reserved for Chinese royalty...is now being served at Taco Bell.

 

[Stinkles]

"crispy-fried slices of avocado"

What the fuck is this shit

If you've ever had a jalapeño popper then you're in the ballpark.

 

[BlastProcessing]

"crispy-fried slices of avocado"

What the fuck is this shit

Torchy's has deep fried avocado on some of their tacos and that shit is delicious.

 

[Ragnarok]

"crispy-fried slices of avocado"

What the fuck is this shit

Fried avocado is delicious. You're missing out.

 

[Mr Fahrenheit]

Dark Taco Bell, give me chaos burritos

 

[commedieu]

I want what I can't have.