Scott M.

Tried this spot recently. Atmosphere was light and bright, if not a tad loud, but it looked clean. Staffe were friendly and helpful. Ordering is done through a terminal. Menu is pretty straight forward though more detailed descriptions would be helpful. We tried teriyaki chicken and a veggie tofu rice dish. Our plates came out about five minutes apart which was strange - the teriyaki first - the tofu and veggies later. The chicken was warm but not hot. Veggies were steaming. Food was flavorful, but definitely on the fast food side. Overall - not a bad s spot to stop if you are in the area and need a quick bite.

Erwin B.

The food was just alright overall nothing really stood out as a "wow" experience. We ordered sizzling plate steak and wagyu-beef, and both were okay in taste. The siomai also lacked flavor and felt a bit bland. Service wise, the staff at the cashier (a tall, skinny guy) was polite, but when we asked for recommendations on the best items on the sizzling plate, he suggested the Louisiana Chicken ($15.99) and Salmon ($17.99). The felt a bit off since the Steak ($18.99) and Wagyu-Beef ($20.99) are higher priced items and usually expected to be the more premium choices on the menu. It would help if staff were better trained on recommending dishes based on quality or signature items, not just lower priced options. Overall the experience was average. Hopefully the restaurant can improve both flavor consistency and staff training going forward.

Theodore U.

My wife and I took a weekend trip to Santa Rosa and it was colder than we expected so our first night we decided on some ramen to help warm us up. We checked out the Sizzling House that was a quick 5-minute drive from the Flamingo Hotel where we were staying. Thursday evening, there was no wait. We walked right in there was a lot of seating. For a ramen place, the Sizzling House had a good variety of other options, including rice bowls and dumplings! You have to order from a kiosk, which was a little time-consuming if you have questions about what comes with the item. You have to read through all the options to select if you want to make a custom request. Our food was prepared quick and everything was hot an fresh. We opted for the Orange Chicken plate and the basic Tonkatsu Ramen. Not the best of either that we have ever had, but still good and well worth the price. We also had an order of the soup dumplings and shumai, again very good. They do serve Pepsi products here as well. Overall, not bad. If we lived in the area we would probably visit again.

Marisol N.

I saw that this place opened via social media and checked it out last week. We went on Friday at around 5:30 pm and there were only a few people there. You can order via a screen or with an employee. I ordered using the screen because I wanted to see the ingredients and there aren't any physical menus. Food is reasonably priced which was a nice surprise. On to the food... We got the black garlic ramen, edamame, soup dumplings and Mushroom Australia Wagyu rice dish. Everything was delicious. Broth was flavorful and the portions were generous. The only strange thing is that I ordered the food to eat at the restaurant yet half of our dishes were served in to go containers and the rest in normal dishes. Not sure why that happened. Overall, we had a great meal and will definitely be back.

Julianna H.

Wow!! I am rarely this impressed with a "grand opening" restaurant. Food - chef's kiss Staff - polite af Ambiance - low key chill And did I mention CLEAN and smells amazing. Definitely worth coming by and checking it out for yourself! Let me know below what you think!

Melissa L.

Came here for dinner the other night. I love the inside vibe. Clean, modern and bright Japanese vibes. You order at the counter with the machine and there's someone there to help or answer questions. They bring your food to your table when it's ready. They bowls options looked great but it was raining so I decided to get the tonkatsu ramen. My husband got the curry chicken bowl and we got a side of French fries. The ramen was good. Nothing mind blowing but it hit the spot. I did feel that the cha su was on the thinner side. My husband enjoyed his bowl and it was a very good size. Fries were good and had a good fry on it. I will definitely be back! Overall 4.3/5 stars!

Chanyaphon C.

So excited to have this place in Santa Rosa! This is my 3rd time eating from here since they opened. The restaurant is very clean and lots of seating. Workers are all very nice and helpful. My favorite thing to get here is the Gyudon Donburi. It's a huge bowl for such a good price. It comes with all the fixings like kimchi and seaweed salad as well as a fried egg on top! The meat is sooo yummy and very flavorful. The Bulgogi Donburi is also just as good. The kaarage was also surprisingly good! Crunchy but juicy. And don't miss out on those soup dumplings! Such good flavor and full of soup. Although I'd pass on the curry chicken. Not a lot of flavor! But everything else has been delicious!

Ryan S.

Writing this one in real time! This is our first time here, first impressions it is super nice and clean. All computer ordering which makes sense. The menu is good and diverse, love all the small plate options! So that's what we went with. The prices are very very fair which is impressive these days. We got 2 miso soups, chicken karaage appetizer, takoyaki, 5 soup dumplings and a soda with tip and tax it was $37. The food was fast and delicious! The winner was the chicken karaage!!! It was so so good. We will be back!

Rita K.

Wouldn't say it's the best ramen I've ever had but it is pretty good within the north Bay Area. The meat is super thin, and the most negative point (picture included). However, the amount of the other items in the ramen is a good amount to make up for it. The flavor of the soup is strong and tasty, although some may not like how oily it is. Soup dumpling was good, not sure if it's made in house but it had a nice flavor and texture. The takoyaki I wish had a side of mayo, as it doesn't have enough sauce for my liking. I do think it's better to be too little sauce vs too much. Texture was great and super fresh. Wish it had a little more octopus inside. The staff are all very nice. I asked for a takeout container. The guy looked behind me for a moment and said yes. Turns out they have all the takeout containers near the front door. He still helped bring them to the table. Everything was very clean and organized inside. Nice amount of tables and space between them. I'd lean closer to a 3.5-4 if staff wasn't so great and the place wasn't so clean.

Bianca G.

Talk about flavor! You definitely should give this place a try! Good Japanese food is hard to find in Santa Rosa but this spot does an excellent job! The food here is fresh! We decided to do a late night take out and decided to give this spot a go. Well it did not disappoint. We got the beef bulgogi and the steak sizzling plate. Steak plate was packed in veggies/rice and steak. It is A LOT. Can definitely be shared between 2 and it's a good price for the amount of food you get. My partner got the beef bulgogi, he is not a fan of kimchi but he loved it on this plate! I also tried it and it was sooooo good and refreshing! Everything mixed tasted great. Now the gyoza was 6 although only 5 are pictured here because we ate 1, sorry! Service was quick we called for pickup and they had it ready at the time they told us to come. The worker was nice and even though we ordered late they were still happy to serve us. (Sharing because not everywhere has good customer service now a days) Spot is cute inside! Many pictures and good ambiance. Will definitely be back!

Kevin G.

This is my second time visiting the sizzling house and I was impressed with the service, food and decor. The prices are reasonable and the food choices are healthy with generous portions. I feel like my first visit was shortly after they had opened and they were still figuring things out. I will definitely come back because I feel like this place has healthy options at reasonable prices.

Jimmy A.

This spot in Santa Rosa is all visual appeal with very little culinary follow-through. While the decor is clean and modern, the kitchen seems to be struggling with the basics. The Chicken Katsu was decent enough, but the katsu sauce was syrupy sweet, and both the Teriyaki Chicken and Salmon were major letdowns--bland, uninspired, and frankly, not good. The Breakdown: * The Rice Situation: Still a mystery. For a staple, it was oddly executed and distracting. * The Kick: The chili oil was a rare highlight--genuinely decent heat. * The Vibe: Sharp atmosphere, but "meh" staff and a dry menu (no beer) make for a lackluster experience. The Verdict: Great for a sterile photo op, but the food and service aren't worth a return trip.

Linda B.

I got the black garlic ramen with chicken, also tried the gyoza, soup dumplings, and bulgogi beef. All were delicious! Huge servings! Simple no frills dining. Friendly staff.