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    Sizzling Lunch

    4.1 (746 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    SIZZLING LUNCH ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Jonah B.

    I enjoyed the food, we got a beef pepper rice, curry beef udon, and cheese fries. I liked the beef pepper rice and thought the curry udon was ok. I would stick to their rice options next time. There were a lot of cheese fries which was nice but it's definitely a lot for 2 people. Everyone was really nice and I want to come back to try more of their rice options!

    Wincy Y.

    I tried Sizzling Lunch during weekend lunch hour awhile back, and it was pretty packed with a wait. The ordering process was straightforward and done by yourself at the table, and food arrived quickly. They specialize in lunches served on a grill platter, with an assortment of meat, rice, and toppings. You have to let the meats grill for a bit before mixing and eating. They have various sauces at the table to add to the platter so you can personalize, which I liked. They also served sugarcane juice (from Sugar Mama when I visited, not sure if that's changed), which helps make the meal lighter and more refreshing.

    Spicy Garlic Beef Pepper Rice
    Amanda H.

    Love this place. The booth tables are cute and the interior is already decorated with a Christmas theme. I was seated very quickly during a weekday lunch, hopped on the table and scanned the QR code to order. I got the spicy garlic beef. The food came in under five minutes. Simple and amazing, and it tastes great with the garlic shoyu and teriyaki sauce. The hot plate stays hot enough to give you crispy rice. When it was time to pay, I walked up to the register and waited.

    Curry Beef Udon
    Allison K.

    Solid place for a late lunch. I liked the garlic butter and that you can add your own amount of garlic shoyu and teriyaki sauce as you mix it in. Rice gets crispy at the bottom which is great. Service was efficient and friendly

    Chicken Katsu with Curry Sauce
    Pranathi B.

    My kind of a place and I walked in ready to fall in love but the food fell a tad bit short of my expectations. We got chicken katsu curry and chicken udon with garlic butter on the side. **chicken udon 3/5 I don't know if it's because I requested for the garlic butter on the side but the dish just fell flat and was super dry. Looks like garlic butter was not just the star ingredient but also the main source of flavor. **chicken katsu curry 3/5 The rice got extremely dry due to the hot plate, the chicken had a very thick and crisp coating. Even with the curry sauce the dish felt dry and difficult to eat. For close to $20 a plate, the quantities are definitely less.

    Chicken Katsu with Curry Sauce
    Lily M.

    Came here for a date night with my partner, and it was sooo good! He had the chicken katsu with curry, while I had the beef udon. The curry that comes with the chicken katsu is pretty good, and the chicken is juicy. The beef udon (my all time favorite) is very flavorful. The tables also have a variety of condiments to enhance the flavor! The service is quite good. We were kindly greeted, and was seated quickly. The only downside was that you have to order on your phone by scanning a QR code, and my partner and I had to wait quite a bit due to the poor phone service in the area. Other than that, was a great time!

    Hitomi S.

    I ordered the tonkatsu curry, it was good. The pork cutlet was crispy but inside was bit chewy . The curry sauce was rich, savory,.

    Beef Pepper Rice
    Dave D.

    Sizzling lunch has addictive food, mostly because of the large amount of butter, garlic and salt. The food is fresh and flavorful and served very quickly. The service is fast and friendly. I usually get the garlic pepper rice or noodles. I often get the chicken karaage or the cold tofu. All of these are large portions and taste great. I did get the curry chicken karaage rice recently but I didn't think that was very good. Overall, the place is clean and comfortable. There's almost never a line to get in. Your clothes and hair will stink after going here but it's worth it.

    Tempura Shrimp with Curry Sauce
    Lucy Y.

    Always a great place to eat with friends. The serving sizes are well worth the price and it's fun to have this sizzling plate experience. I actually come here pretty often because it's close to my church and has great food. The interior is big but sometimes there's a wait because it's popular, although it's never been a long wait. Can't wait to come back!

    Cathy L.

    We dropped by on a Saturday around 6 PM, and the place was about 70% full. With just one server managing the floor, we were impressed by his patience and clear explanation of how sizzling plates work (great for first-timers!). Ordering via the QR code was smooth, though a gentle reminder to hit "submit" would've saved a moment of doubt. When the food arrived--still crackling on the plate--it definitely made a great first impression. That said, for nearly $20 a dish, the portions felt on the lighter side, and the flavor needed a bit of DIY seasoning. If you're into hot, sizzling dishes and a casual experience, this place delivers a solid evening out.

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    Robert K.

    Came here to try some sizzling rice and was pleasantly surprised. The dining room was clean and no waiting for a table. There were plenty of parking spaces outside. The staff was very friendly. I ordered the garlic beef rice and the beef udon sizzling plate. Both are very good. The beef was soft and tender and the garlic butter adds to the intense flavor. However, I highly recommend adding the teriyaki and shoyu sauce. The hot sizzling plate infuses all the flavors together and forms a crust on the rice. Both dishes were very tasty. However, the portions were kinda small for what they charge. More meat would be nice. Also, the dining room is very cold. Every customer was wearing their coats while dining.

    Beef Pepper Rice
    Whitney S.

    Yummy!! I enjoyed my lunch here very much. The staff was friendly as well and accommodating.

    The sitting area
    Duong T.

    The food was good, the place was clean, and the staff was extremely helpful. I was told i cook out my food at the table. The protein came out half-cooked; i finished the process with the sizzling plate. I ordered the chicken teriyaki and absolutely loved it. The burnt rice added an extra layer of flavor. I'll definitely be back to try other menu items.

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    Love this place. Food so hot and tasty. Rice good but crispy noodles even better. Friendly service. Great prices.

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    Food was very filling and good service. Accommodating for food diet restrictions. I love the crunchy rice.

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    Ask the Community - Sizzling Lunch

    Probably a stupid question, but if the beef and chicken in the pepper rice dishes cooks partially through the stone bowls they are served in, how does this work for takeout?

    For takeout they mix everything for you before putting it in the takeout container.

    Do you have an option of brown rice? It would be super if you have

    We are working on it! Should be available in a week time! Only at Cupertino location for try out.

    Is it possible to order cauliflower rice Instead? Or something keto

    No. Did not see that option.

    Can I order inside the store since it's not showing in my Uber eats, doordash and grubhub?

    No.

    Are they open, my son's craving for it?

    Yes! You can order through doordash or ubereats! :)

    Are you offering take out right now?

    Yes. They are open with open door dining under a big tent and under heat lamps. Take out.… Read more

    Is the breaded tofu vegan? Also are the udon noddles vegan?

    Yes and yes, we do have separate fryers for the breaded tofu so there isn’t mixed contamination. And the using are vegan but not gluten free

    Do they have any Vegan or Vegetarian options?

    They do! I have a friend who is vegetarian and I had called to ask if they vegetarian options. They only have tofu and yes unfortunately they don't have it on the menu options but they do serve it (best is to ask beforehand if they have it in stock… Read more

    Is the salmon fresh? Is it GMO? @Britney B., which question were you answering?

    Yes it is !

    Are there any peanuts or treenuts served on top of the sizzling plates?

    No nuts of any kind on our meal!

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