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    Sizzling Lunch

    4.3 (737 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Lanterns
    Lily S.

    TAKEOUT REVIEW: I'm not sure this is the type of place where takeout really works. The concept is rice + raw (or slightly raw) protein served in a really hot cast iron pan so everything cooks and sizzles right in front of you. With takeout, you don't get that experience. So this rating is just for takeout, and I'm sure the experience is better for dine-in. Because we were doing takeout, we made sure to order cooked items. We ordered... + Chicken Katsu with Curry sauce - this is disappointing. The batter of the chicken katsu was crunchy but very hard. The chicken was really dry. As for curry sauce, I didn't get anything that resembled Japanese curry, which is gravy-like. I got 2 sauces: 1 was like a soy sauce, and the other was like a teriyaki sauce. Neither had any curry flavor or curry sauce texture. + Teriyaki Chicken with Pepper Rice - I think because this was takeout, they pre-cooked all the components together, so when we got it, it was like fried rice with chicken, onions, and mushroom. It tasted fine, but we weren't expecting a bowl of fried rice. + Deep fried gyozas - this was pretty good. The interior was very nice. It had modern/traditional decor. If I were to try this place again, it would be dine-in. I don't recommend take-out for this type of restaurant.

    Curry Beef Sizzling Plate
    Amy T.

    Located in a small plaza next to Bruster's. Parking can be scarce here but not impossible to find. I was looking for a non-fried meat option with curry sauce sizzling plate but there are none. So I decided to go with the curry powder beef sizzling plate because I thought garlic beef is too basic. I couldn't be more wrong, curry powder just didn't hit the same and I tried my bf's garlic beef and it was delicious! They use fried minced garlic bits.

    Kimchi Beef Pepper Rice
    Crystal L.

    Fast quick & easy service. Order on your phone via the QR code. Food comes out shortly later. Went on for Sunday lunch. Tasty and fulfilling. I didn't see option to add more protein, but the serving was enough ! Nice service.

    Spicy Garlic Beef Pepper Rice
    Laila O.

    Jordan was very attentive and very friendly throughout our visit this time. I love sizzling lunch so much, I come here a lot. Everyone is always super nice and I've never had a bad experience with any of their employees!! Super respectful and nice. The ambiance is also super cool and the restaurant is decorated really nice and on theme. Just remember to bring a sweater! It can get a little cold!!

    Karla F.

    I came here with my coworkers and it was pretty tasty. Interesting concept with the proteins not cooked and cooking in front of you on your own plate by stirring it around. (hence the name, sizzling lunch) I chose a beef plate and added an egg and kimchi. There were a lot of options but since it was my first time, I didn't want to over do it with additions. I'll be back to try other dishes, the service was great and fast. There was plenty of seating and the music playing.

    Kimchi Beef Pepper Rice
    Jenny B.

    I took the photo before the meat was cooked but honestly, I crave Sizzling Lunch maybe once a month and each time I leave full and satisfied. Each portion is good for one or two people (depending how hungry you are) and it's so flavorful. I also would recommend any of the appetizers but my favorite one is the cheese fries. The staff is very attentive and the orders come in fairly quick. I also say that you order through a QR code and pay in the front making it easy and convenient.

    Takoyaki ( you get 6, we had already started eating)

    Great food, friendly staff, and a clean open atmosphere, I found this to be an amazing lunch spot. I went with a party of 4 on Saturday around 1:30pm and didn't face too long of a wait. Menu and ordering is done through QR code and staff is available to explain. You get quite a facial when the food comes and patience is needed if you don't want to burn your mouth since it comes out HOT. Appetizers were cheese corn and takoyaki. We also had the beef udon, garlic beef pepper rice, steak cube pepper rice, and pork katsu with curry sauce which were all tasty. Steak cubes were slightly tough, and the udon benefitted from adding garlic shoyu sauce from the table to balance the flavor. We all liked it and 3 of 4 had leftovers. Overall, would recommend and return!

    Christy T.

    SO good, as always! Service was speedy, accurate and professional. I have been here several times and it never failed: always taste good. The most fun part is to wait for the bottom of the rice to get crispy. Ambiance was casual, and be prepared to have to wash your hair and shower afterwards. Once you enter, it is all sizzling!!!

    Salmon peper rice, cheese fries and spicy Spicy Garlic Beef Pepper Rice
    Tatiana V.

    Food was fantastic and never disappoints! My boyfriend I live coming here for dinner. We come back for the food and great service. Higlh recommend

    Beef Garlic Beef Pepper Rice with Kimchi
    Martin H.

    For those who were looking for an alternative to Pepper Lunch, look no further--Sizzling Lunch is the perfect replacement. Flavors, taste, and service was almost 1:1 to the original. Honestly the difference may just be "Pepper" versus "Sizzling" in their names. We had a late lunch, so we ordered only one dish but for two tiny people. Let me tell you the portions here are generous. Im definitely glad we only ordered one order of the Beef Garlic Plate. Flavors were spot on, didn't need any extra seasoning and it was flavorful right off of the plate. I did add a bit of kimchi to the top and it honestly rounded out the dish in my opinion. Don't be afraid to experiment with their vast options of toppings! Overall definitely will be coming back and food felt clean/healthy for a restaurant. Highly recommend.

    Cheese Corn - Japanese style grilled corn served with Cheese.
    Dexter D.

    We were down in Fremont and wanted to have lunch with a friend after a meeting. We looked at a bunch of different restaurants after we realized the one that we had planned on going to was closed on Tuesdays. Sizzling Lunch has a decent yelp score and offered enough variety to satisfy the three of us. Two of us entered the restaurant and were greeted immediately. We asked for a table for three and were directed to a four-top. The hostess asked if we had dined there before and we had not. She explained to us that we could order from our phones via QR Code but that she also had a hard copy of the menu that we could look at (pictured below). Water glasses and a carafe of ice water along with set-ups were delivered to the table while we perused the menu. We decided on two appetizers and three dishes to share. To facilitate this, we also asked for three bowls and three pairs of chopsticks. When the food came, we had it placed in the middle of the table. The entrees are served on a cast iron flat pan sitting on top of a wooden platform. Each one of us stirred up the ingredients in the pan in front of us. All of the veg and proteins are served raw, but the cast iron pan is sizzling hot, which is perfect for cooking the ingredients. The cooked rice also forms a nice crunchy crust similar to Chinese Clay Pot Rice, Korean Dolsot or Spanish Paella. Each of the dishes we ordered was very satisfying and easily earn a score of 5/5. Each of the dishes that we ordered was delicious. The quality and quantity were both very good and satisfying. Service was okay and could easily be improved with a minimum of effort. With the hostess and a server working front of the house, it was unknown what they were doing when they weren't present in the dining room. Perhaps they had a role in the kitchen as well. They both served food to tables. If they simply slowed their pace after dropping off dishes and looked carefully at the guests at every table, it would be easy to see if someone wanted to ask for something. one big ask that we made was to have the music volume turned down. Until it was, conversation was difficult. Afterwards, it was very easy to chat while we enjoyed our food. We like the concept, the menu and the execution. We will definitely be back again.

    Skipp E.

    This is my go to place. Years ago I really enjoyed pepper lunch, but when I found his lunch, I never went back. Convenient with a bunch of locations is always clean. The ordering used to be from an iPad but now it is a QR code, which is super fast. The food comes out quick. The servings are plentiful and everything is fresh. The appetizers are great. You can't go wrong with literally anything on the menu. The cheese fries are a definite must when it comes to the appetizers. The staff is always friendly and I really like that they check in on you periodically. Adding more items to your order is really easy through the QR code and it makes everything super convenient.

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    2 months ago

    Easy and Patrick great servers would recommend this location to friends and families

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    2 months ago

    Great food ..... even better service ......definitely will go back ask for ethan!!!!!!!!

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    2 months ago

    Food and experience was really nice. The overall service and vibe was great! Camila and Mellisa were really sweet servers!!!

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    2 months ago

    EZ and Patrick gave us amazing service today! Definitely coming back to this location.

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    Ethan was great, explained to all the new people how the process worked. Food was good and fast. Ambiance was clean and refreshing

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    Great food and always great service! Staff is amazing, Ethan and Emily were hospitable and friendly!

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    1 month ago

    Yummy! And easy to cook. My kids love the place. One of their go to places for the weekend

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    The service here was great and the food was good as well! Definitely a spot to come back too!

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    2 months ago

    Amazing service from our servers Pat and Eziekiel! Food was phenomenal. 10/10. I recommend going to this place.

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    EZ and pat were amazing very kind and helpful at our experience at sizzling lunch food was yummy service was good and an awesome location

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    Ask the Community - Sizzling Lunch

    What are glass noodles? There are different types - bean, potatoes, or rice. I hope someone from the business can tell me which type is used.

    It's a clear noodle which gives it its name :) usually made of starch and water. Pretty much tasteless though, you'd probably just add it for texture to your meal.

    Is there an vegetarian options?

    Yes, and our Tofu Pepper Rice is a BOOM!

    Do they take reservations?

    Check in at Yelp for reservation. For parties more than 6, call us at (510)380-6365.

    Can I order for to go?

    Yes, we have the to-go option right now! Food will be cooked for you hot and fresh!

    Is there still a waitlist?

    There is a wait list podium by the door as you enter. You can just enter your info and it'll notify you. Most of the time it's not too crowded for the wait list but it's there.

    What dishes are able to be converted vegan?

    Tofu Pepper Rice without the Garlic Butter is your best bet! You can also add our Curry Sauce to turn it to Curry Sauce Tofu Rice!

    Are there low carb options instead of rice and noodle?

    Yes, they customize their customers plate so ask for your options and they will help you with it.

    Is this dog friendly?

    I don't think so. It's a pretty small place indoors.

    Do you offer takeout option?

    Not for the Fremont location

    Is there outdoor seating?

    No outdoor seating at the moment.

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