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    It's Lunch Time

    4.9 (168 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Wraps, Korean
    Special Hours Closed
    Updated 1 week ago

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    IT'S LUNCH TIME ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Michael V.

    It's lunch time baby! First time trying it and I was impressed. It's such a "hole in the wall" location, but it's one of those locations where it lives up to the saying, "hole in the wall food places are the best." I mentioned to the person taking my order that it was my first time. He welcomed me in very kindly, explained the menu, and how long I was going to wait even being very busy. You don't get that service just anywhere! I got the bibim wrap and it was HUGE. The taste was spot on. I definitely recommend giving this place a try!

    Bulgogi Sandwich...look at that cheese pull!
    Nat S.

    I have only had the Bulgogi sandwich here, but oh my god! It was so good! I want to go back and try their breakfast burritos. I was driving through a large warehouse area when the sign for their restaurant caught my eye. There are a couple of hidden gems tucked into this area and the Yelp! reviews were great, so I knew I had to check it out. I called in my order while I was out picking up drawings for work. This was around 1:00 pm, so I think I missed the lunch rush. The man on the phone was nice and ordering was easy. I had found pics of the menu on Yelp! and I ordered the Bulgogi sandwich based on the reviews. When I arrived I was able to park right in front of the restaurant. The place was very clean and they were very friendly. My order was ready and it was a quick and easy transaction. I, of course, added extra cheese to my sandwich and they did not disappoint. So many places charge you for extra cheese and when you get it home it's barely even a regular serving of cheese. Not with this place! The bread was soft and fresh. The Bulgogi was tender (no gristle or hard to eat pieces), the salty/sweet flavors were balanced perfectly, and the jalapeños added a nice, spicy kick. They also added fresh lettuce and red onion. When I first sat down to eat my sandwich I thought I would devour the entire thing. My eyes were bigger than my stomach. I ate half and was perfectly full. I ate the other half the next day for dinner (just did a quick reheat in my air fryer) and it somehow tasted even better. I am not usually a fan of sweet dishes, but the Bulgogi was perfect and this is a sandwich I will crave and definitely get again. I love finding places that make food you crave. I think they are hard to come by these days. This is definitely a spot worth checking out!

    Bibimbap Burrito
    Hannah M.

    Popped in here to grab lunch while running an errand out of time. I got the bibimbap burrito and it was really good! They put the perfect amount of the spicy sauce in the burrito to not be overwhelming but included an extra little cup on the side if you want to spice it up! Service was also great. The guy who took my order was ridiculously polite and they had my food out in 5 or so minutes. This place is tucked away in a business park area, but don't sleep on it! I come to the area semi regularly to visit a pottery store around the corner so I'll definitely be back!

    Bulgogi sandwhich
    Ivan W.

    Omg in town for short work trip, this is the best sandwhich ive had in years! I had the bulgogi sandwhich and if you are in the area and dont try this, you do yourself a huge injustice. Wonderful fella behind counter made the perfect sandwhich!

    Bibim Wrap
    Tom K.

    Wow!! Simple, good food!! Had the Bibim Wrap. So much flavor in that wrap!! The service was phenomenal as well. I love small, simple places, so this place foots the bill. It's in a light industrial and office park, so parking was not easy, but a bit of a walk is good! I will be back.

    Bulgogi sandwich
    Devin W.

    So glad I found this place. I ordered the bulgogi sandwich, one of the best sandwiches I've had in a while. The man running the shop was an absolute baller and so kind

    Chicken Teriyaki

    So so good! Best chicken teriyaki in San Jose. Perfect portions and reasonable pricing. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and good quality. Great customer service as well.

    Bulgogi sandwich
    Khanhthy L.

    This place is so good. If you work in the North San Jose/Santa Clara/Milpitas tech circle, you've gotta stop by on your lunch break. I ordered online for pick up (they close at 1:30, so be sure to go before then) and I just grabbed it off the counter when I got there. Cute little shop located around autobody and small warehouse stores, you might miss it. But you shouldn't. Parking gets a little tough, but I just pulled my car in front real quick and hopped out. Onto the food. I got the bulgogi sandwich because some other Yelper had a very appetizing photo...and I did not regret it. Seriously, it smelled so good that I had to whip the sandwich out at the stoplight on Montague Expressway to catch a glimpse. Perfectly tender, salty, sweet bulgogi with the nice sour and spicy jalapeño- it couldn't be beat. I couldn't even wait to get back to my desk at work to eat it, I finished it in my company parking lot. Everything in San Jose is expensive now and this isn't the exception, but this is definitely going on my lunch time rotation- sorry Mendocino Farms.

    Bulgogi Sandwich with no jalapeños
    Juliet T.

    Best time is lunch time. ~ My friend and I shared a Bulgogi sandwich ($15) and it was so filling! The sandwich is simple, good, and HUGE! It was bigger than my hand. The bread is thin & there's a good balance of meat, cheese, and lettuce in the sandwich. The meat is flavorful and not too overly sweet. Tip: If you're unable to eat it right away, highly recommend putting it back in the oven or airfryer! It tastes so much better and gets that crispiness back :)

    Bulgogi Sandwich (Onion, Cheese, Lettuce, Jalapeno, $14.99)- 3/5 stars

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    Food (menu is limited) is delicious and the people that run the place are so nice. Parking can be a little tricky, but it's worth it.

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    So happy this place opened up again. This is my favorite spot for chicken teriyaki during lunch. Their spicy sauce really hits the spot!

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    Small place with great service and good food. Off the beaten path but clean and simple menu. Support this local small businessz

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    Great sandwich and friendly environment. It is a winner for sure. The sandwich had balance and it is simply good and delicious.

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    The best sandwich place in town! I love the bulgogi sandwich. Thanks Thomas! You are the best!

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    Ask the Community - It's Lunch Time

    Hi what's your current situation as 07-18-21? Please update us ?? Thank you !!

    Hello, it has been a long closure... I like to thank you very much for your steady interest on It's Lunch Time, thank you.. As of 04-19-22, I am finally OPEN !!! Please come… 

    Hi Thomas! What is your current situation as of 9/15/2020? Are you open or still closed?

    Good day, Ante... It has been a while, hasn’t it? As of today, 12/03/2020, we are still closed, unfortunately... We are determined to open again, hopefully sooner than later. As you are aware, pandemic situation in Santa Clara County doesn’t look… 

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