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    Sizzling Lunch

    4.3 (691 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    SIZZLING LUNCH ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    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 Udon & Kurobuta Pork Belly Udon . Comfort food and very tasty. Great service.

    Beef Udon Noodles & Pork belly udon noodles, very comforting food and great service. Food and service was excellent. Fun experience and friendly staff .

    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.

    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!!!

    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.

    Daniel & Brendon was very helpful and food was great as always!!! Ambiance is also good. No loud music

    Chicken kaarage with curry sauce

    Food was really good. Service was very nice. Food came out very quick. Would come back here again.

    Cheese Corn - Japanese style grilled corn served with Cheese.

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    11 days ago

    The food and service is always great, would definitely keep coming here for a good meal!

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    12 days ago

    Good service, great ambiance, and quality food. Brendon was very helpful and attentive.

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    Brendon had great customer service skills and the food was good. Enjoyed the service . Would recommend again

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    3 months ago

    The never disappoints and service is always great. Definitely one of my favorite lunch spots in the area.

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    12 days ago

    was great; good food and good service were awesome. thank you Brendon , our waiter. 10/10 experience !!!

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    1 month ago

    Great sizzling lunch! Delicious flavors, generous portions, and friendly service. Highly recommend.

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    13 days ago

    food was delicious and came out quickly. great service. would definitely come back again.

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    3 months ago

    Fast service, friendly staff, and good food! We got the chicken katsu curry and takoyaki.

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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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    My mom and I wanted to go this one Japanese restaurant but parking is too full and decided to turn…read morearound to go to this one instead. I've been here before but that's been years since I last visited. This is a surprising experience because I didn't expect a place to be almost empty on a Saturday afternoon. The place looks nice though. I really like the art and decorations here. Also, it's not humid here since they probably use AC. We wanted to order 9pc sashimi but didn't eat other items that come with it since we ordered our own lunch specials. It's just too many food. From our lunch specials, they not only come with rice and a side but other items like tofu. That's unusual for a Japanese restaurant to serve but it adds a unique touch. The food is actually good though, but I believe that the representations of our meals should improve a bit since they kinda look like something you can get from a grocery at the hot meals section. Also, the lunch plates are too big that we can't fit everything. Therefore, we decided to ask the staff to remove anything that comes with a sashimi.

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    RIP the OG Pepper Lunch in CA…read more I'm glad we have these in SoCal now as the boom of sizzling plate places in California has dipped greatly since the early 2010's (yes I am a fossil). With all of the Pepper Lunches, food comes out super sizzling hot and their garlic butter rice is yummy, savory and easy to eat. The defaults for me are their beef pepper rice (sometimes jumbo if I feel like sharing) and their beef sizzling curry. The time that I visited in the past, it was FISTED here. Long wait and the restaurant was bustling with people, all tables filled and workers were running around (very carefully since the plates were sizzling hot). I was just so surprised of the large parties that would go in here and the people who would just not eat anything, back then I thought that they should have a rule stating everyone has to order something (even if it's a drink) but now I know that Bay Area people don't really go out to eat (what a native has told me). My ex at the time complained that the meat was low quality and stringy but that was due to the fact that they're a fool who didn't know how to cook the meat correctly. Definitely was given more rice than meat, but it's not the most egregious sin. RIP legend and I feel like this place would be replaced by another hot pot as it's in the plaza with 7 hot pots already.

    Been coming to Pepper Lunch Milpitas for 25 years and yep, it STILL be smackin'. Fun fact: it's the…read moreonly U.S. location; the rest are living their best life in Japan. What is it? DIY sizzling hot plate teppanyaki--beef, chicken, or salmon thats cooked right in front of you on a blistering hot plate. It's like dinner and a show, but affordable. Yes, it gets packed during peak hours. Yes, there's a wait. But the staff? Quick, friendly, and table-clearing pros. Worth it every time.

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