Elizabeth L.

My husband and I visited Sizzling Dumpling House on back to back days during opening week because we enjoyed our first visit so much. My husband loves using restaurant apps for deals, so before going we noticed they were advertising 10% off your first order when you sign up through the app. Unfortunately, no one mentioned the promotion to us on either visit, so we never received the discount. It was a little disappointing, but I won't deduct any stars for that. They were a brand new restaurant, and we learned they were still figuring out how to use the app themselves. Opening a new restaurant comes with a learning curve, so it's completely understandable. On our first visit, I ordered the Teriyaki Beef & Rice, while my husband went with the Teriyaki Chicken & Beef. Everything was delicious. The beef was incredibly tender, the sauce was flavorful and juicy, and the rice was cooked perfectly. We left impressed. The very next day we came back. I ordered the Teriyaki Beef & Rice again because I enjoyed it that much. My husband decided to try something different and ordered the Bulgogi Beef and Rice. Once again, nobody mentioned the 10% off promotion. I stole a few bites of his bulgogi and... wow! The aroma, flavor, texture, and portion size were all fantastic. It was honestly excellent, although I still preferred my teriyaki beef! However, I did want to try the Miso Ramen Bowl, but instead of pork or chicken I asked if I could substitute beef. The manager politely said they don't allow kitchen modifications at their restaurant. We offered to pay the extra cost, but he stood by the policy and apologized, which made me a little sad, but I understand that restaurants have rules and consistency is extremely important, but sometimes a small accommodation can really leave a lasting impression on a new customer. Since the ramen wasn't an option, we ordered the 5 piece Steamed Soup Dumplings instead, AND they were awesome! On a later visit, I noticed the teriyaki beef recipe had changed when I had received my dish at the table. It now included onions and carrots. I wasn't a fan of the change. I personally do not like onions as it makes my stomach upset. When I mentioned it, the manager explained the recipe had only been updated that day. I asked him why the picture or menu wasn't updated. I explained how this is very important, especially for people with allergies. He was very understanding and apologized. He immediately offered to remake my meal without onions and carrots, and brought me a freshly cooked one. I really appreciated that level of customer service. He didn't get upset, nor did he roll his eyes or show any level up frustration. He listened and took responsibility. When he returned with the food, he was very kind and asked us to let him know if there's anything else he can help us with. Overall, I'll give Sizzling Dumpling House 4 out of 5 stars. The food has been consistently delicious, especially the teriyaki beef, bulgogi beef, and steamed soup dumplings. The food itself is EASILY 5 stars. My only real complaints are missing out on the advertised first time app discount, the inability to make even a simple ingredient substitution and the menu being changed without the photos or descriptions being updated. The manager kindly did mention those changes were only for that day to try something different. While these may seem like small issues, they could make an already great experience even better. I do think it's highly important to mention menu changes. If ingredients are added or recipes are modified without the menu reflecting those changes, it could be a concern for customers with food allergies or dietary restrictions. It's always helpful to know exactly what's in a dish before it arrives at the table. Side note for Diabetics or for those who are wanting to stay away from sugary drinks. The Sizzling Dumpling House doesn't have diet sodas or have much options for drinks. They do have "zero" sodas, but I understand some people cannot drink Zero products. This isn't a big deal for me, since I bring along my own drinks, since I can't have caffeine. Despite those concerns, we genuinely enjoyed our visits and will definitely be back... and maybe one day I'll get to try that beef miso ramen! I'll be spreading the word about the Sizzling Dumpling House to all my friends and family! Thank you for the delicious meals!

Fely L.

Second time here. First time when I attend Yelp event. Decided to try place again and was not disappointed. I got the chicken and beef teriyaki with the sauce on side. I really enjoyed it without the teriyaki sauce meat was moist and the portion size is good. Sizzling wagu just wish it had a little more meat.

Crystal L.

The location is at The Plant, around the corner from Boiling Crab. I went on Thursday for lunch and the parking lot was crowded and busy, but nothing out of the ordinary. Ordering is easy and we were greeted by very friendly staff. I ended up ordering the black pepper steak salad, siu mai, and pork soup dumplings. They gave me a number to take to the table. Condiments, to go containers and a shelf to stack reusable plates and steamers were organized and readily available. The first dish that came out was the black pepper steak rice plate. It looked good, but not what I ordered or was craving. Turnaround was quick and returned with the black pepper steak, green salad, and macaroni salad. The steak was a little on the salty side but very tender. The salad was fresh and not overly sauced. The Mac salad didn't have much flavor but a nice little carb to pair with the protein since it was a little salty. We also ordered siu mai and pork soup dumplings. They weren't bad, but they looked like the frozen ones you'd pop in the microwave. The pork soup dumplings did have soup in them and came with black vinegar and ginger. The siu mai had a strong shiitake flavor which I'm about. The inside was clean and spacious. They don't serve ramen at this location anymore. I was actually a little disappointed because I had my mind set on a steaming hot bowl today. Only their other location in Santa Rosa has ramen. The black pepper steak was salty. But staff was nice and ordering was easy and food came out fast, so I'm rounding up 3.5 stars.

Fast pick-up order after placing an order on the phone. It's in a popular shopping plaza "The Plant" so it took more time parking away from the restaurant and walking to the spot than it did to order lol Teriyaki Beef & Chicken Rice Plate: 4.5/5 @$13.99 Generous amount of teriyaki sauce, small Mac salad akin to Hawaiian bbq shops, steamed broccoli & carrots were honestly the most boring part of this plate. Everything else is fantastic about this rice plate @ on $13.99 Gyoza(pork) 6-Pcs: 4/5 @$7.99 Crispy Pork Gyoza cooked potsticker style with the crispy edges!! Delicious appetizer dish to split with someone. It was so good I wish it was an 8-pc Now here's where I messed up, I picked up the food to-go, left it in the car while I did a Ross Dress For Less item return and shopping around aisles a bit. Didn't open up the food bag to eat it until 25+mins later, my rice plate still delicious, but my crispy gyoza's hot steam in the box & to-go bag completely softened the gyoza. That's on me, you gotta eat crispy Gyoza ASAP!!

Sue S.

IMHO Okay, I just had to go back to Sizzling House less than a week after my first visit. After reading other Yelp reviews, I knew I wanted to try the Sizzling Steak Plate and their mushroom sauce (and I'm not a mushroom fan.) Thankfully after raving about this restaurant to another foodie friend, she wanted to try it! So off we went! I ordered the Sizzling Steak Plate w/mushroom sauce ($18.99) and a side of spring rolls, ($3.99.) My friend ordered the Teriyaki Chicken/Beef combo plate ($13.99) with a side of Kaarage chicken, ($5.99.) The kaarage arrived first with two small cups of dipping mayonnaise. She gave the mayonnaise back since she doesn't like it. In my estimation that was a mistake because the kaarage needed to be dipped into something, and we both felt it needed salt. I liked the spring rolls which were nicely crunchy and hot. I will try a different side, next time! She loved her combo rice plate and devoured the whole thing! I adored the Sizzling Steak Plate, especially the red mushroom sauce! The sauce was everything! I received 3 thin steak slices which had a line of gristle through each one. I would've preferred slightly thicker slices of meat. Maybe next time, I'll try the Sizzling Wagyu! The carrots and broccoli were cooked al dente, which I really appreciated. I don't like soggy or mushy veggies. Whoever the chef is, bravo! Yes, no brainer, I'm coming back! Great bang-for-your buck here! Side note: Why is there always a huge gap where the bathroom stall door "meets" the door lock hinge? And while I was "sitting" I could look to my right through another gap and see the hand wash sink from my vantage point... Here's my tip: if the handicapped stall is available, use it instead for more "privacy". LOL

Ed Y.

This is a brand new restaurant that just opened up. The place is in a large shopping center that is slightly far for anyone not in South San Jose. There are plenty of parking and location is fairly spacious. It's not stuffed with tables or chairs so I do enjoy being there. The food is interesting. There are a lot of teriyaki flavored meat with rice so it has Japanese influence but it also has shrimp dumplings and other dimsum style food. I believe the owner is Chinese. The sizzling plate has only three choices however. I chose the wagyu sizzling plate with the black pepper sauce. There is also the mushroom sauce. I chose black pepper because that's the standard sauce for HK cafes. The meat is tender and they do give you a lot of rice. It also comes with corns and soy bean. It's really not bad. It's not phenomenal that I'd want to go back every week but it's decent and the price is not crazy. Service is very prompt and because it's a new restaurant fairly attentive. It's one of those semi fast food place that's priced right.

Anh-Thu T.

Tried this new spot in San Jose and was pleasantly surprised! We ordered the Wagyu sizzling plate, and it was delicious. It came out piping hot and fresh, and the flavors were on point. The rice paired perfectly with the Wagyu and soaked up all the savory goodness. We also ordered the soup dumplings and shumai, and both were packed with flavor. They were so good I seriously could've eaten 10 more! The staff were very friendly, and it's a great fast-casual spot if you're looking for a quick but satisfying meal. I would definitely come back again and highly recommend giving this place a try!

Dave D.

Sizzling House is a newer Japanese style sizzling lunch type place but they also have dumplings and a small selection of dim sum like dishes. Place is new and clean. The service is pretty fast for most of the dishes but we had to wait a while for the shrimp dumplings. Overall, the food is excellent. The Wagyu sizzle rice was delicious. We asked for black pepper sauce and they kind of overdid it, but it still had good flavor. The gyoza was also very good. They were crispy and tasty. The steamed shrimp dumplings were slightly underwhelming. I'd stick to the other items.

Tammy N.

I ordered the sizzling steak platter to go. The steak remained surprisingly tender. The meat sat on a bed of yummy grilled onions with a delicious garlic butter. The sides included some peppered asparagus, broccoli, and carrots cooked perfectly, and I chose the mushroom sauce which was also very tasty. Easy to say I was satisfied with the meal. They have a soda machine for drinks - soda, water, lemonade. The interior is nice with clear pickup and ordering areas along with modern looking seating. The service was very friendly and helpful - they have buzzers for when the food is ready. I did see ordering kiosks as well. There is no outdoor dining, but the small park in this plaza is a cool place to enjoy your food. It's located in a popular plaza so parking varies. I think it is a great lunch option for fresh food without feeling heavy. I'd definitely come back again! Thanks!

Shins T.

My mom and I were in the area running errands and visited on a Friday around noon for lunch. The concept is simple. We placed our order with the gentleman up front and found a table to sit at. The food gets delivered to your table and you place your tray in the rack after you're done eating. We both ordered the Wagyu Sizzling Plate with Black Pepper Sauce ($20.99) and a Fountain Drink ($2.75). The dish was flavorful and the meat was tender. Even though we ordered the same thing, I did notice that my mom's hot plate was hotter than mine as hers continued to sizzle long after mine had cooled down. Her dish was also much saltier as her dish had a lot more Black Pepper Sauce. The restaurant is located right next to Poki Bowl. I was lucky enough to find parking right out front, but there is no shortage of parking at The Plant shopping center. The employees were all friendly and the interior is clean and modern.

Erica E.

I came at 4:00pm on the Thurs of 4th of July weekend--not busy at all. The interior was clean and spacious. The lady at the front was very kind and gave me recommendations when I was unsure. :) The wagyu sizzling plate came out quickly, and had nice bits of crispy rice and good flavor. I personally recommend getting the egg on top as it added a nice variety. Excited to try their steak sizzling plate next!

Mandy L.

I stopped by Sizzling House recently and really enjoyed the experience. Everything is served on a hot sizzling plate, so your meal arrives still bubbling and cooking at the table, which makes it fun and keeps the food hot until the last bite. I ordered the Wagyu beef sizzling plate with black garlic sauce. The beef was tender and flavorful, and I liked that the rice soaked up all the sauce while it continued to sizzle. The garlic chips and green onions added a nice texture too. We also tried the soup dumplings, which were juicy with a good amount of broth inside. They're definitely worth ordering as a side. The restaurant was clean, spacious. Food was super affordable as well!

Paul S.

First, the listing for this nice restaurant does not exactly match the name above its door. The listing is "Sizzling House" but the sign and other literature read "Sizzling Dumpling House". Makes searching for it mildly confusing. Aside from that, I went to the soft opening today for lunch with my wife. I ordered pork gyoza, shrimp dumplings and three pork soup dumplings. Ordering was easy, considering the soft opening status. No glitches. The person at the counter was friendly and efficient. Our food came out in just a few minutes - perhaps even quickly - to our table in the bright and clean dining area. The decor is sort of a combo of modern Japanese, Korean and Chinese elements. The gyoza were very good. I liked the fresh taste and the nicely browned bottoms. I liked the soup dumplings - "XLBs" I suppose. They came with the classic sauce and have nice thin skins that I like. The shrimp dumplings (har gow) were good but not amazing. That said, the best one is going to find in this part of town. I like the thin skins these had vs. the doughy stuff one gets in many places. There is sriracha, soy, chili oil, katsu sauce and teriyaki sauce in bottles on the counter. The meals came with small sauce cups for our dishes as needed. My wife got the sizzling wagyu beef plate. This came out on a super hot platter surrounded by a cardboard skirt to help prevent burns and spattering. This was a very nice dish and a good value as far as quantity too. The beef was thin and tender. Fresh edamame complemented the sauce, rice and beef. I think I'd get that next time. Nice people as well as good food.