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    Rice Junky

    4.5 (474 reviews)
    InexpensiveKorean
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Isaac toast
    Sandra K.

    3.5/5 This place has been bookmarked for a while, and since we were in the vicinity, it was a great time to stop by. We ordered a beef Kimbap and the Isaac toast. Kimbap: 4/5 . Kimbap was flavorful. The kiosk was easy to maneuver through to add or omit ingredients. I would get this again if I was in the area. Isaac Toast: 3/5. This was a little underwhelming. I've never had this before so I don't have anything to compare it to except the standard American sandwich. It was just ok for me. This was fun little shop with sarcastic wordings around the store. Not a sit down place. So, it's a - order at kiosk and go kind of place.

    Counter
    Mari B.

    The ladies that work at Rice Junky Fremont are nice and helped with my questions. The food and drinks were a 10/10 on all the items. So much flavor and big portions. The isaac sandwiches were crunchy and buttery with a mix of sweet and savory that marries well. The lemonade is tart but refreshing. I loved the matcha, it was creamy and not too sweet. This location does not offer seating because of the small location, but they do have a standing counter in the window.

    Matcha Latte
    Rona S.

    A new favorite in Fremont! I have been dying to try this place but it's close most of the time we are available. I finally got to try it and I am so glad I bookmarked it. This place is next to dominos, in this small little plaza across Washington High. It is very easy to miss, with a small parking lot in front. The inside is very small, I think I remember seeing a long table against the glass window but I am not sure. It's more of a grab and go imo. The ladies that make the food and drinks are quick and very kind. I have tried the isaac toast, gimbap, triangle gimbap, and some of the drinks. All have been very good. My top favorites are definitely the gimbap and isaac toast. Definitely give it a shot if in the area and looking for something quick to eat!

    Avocado Isaac toast
    Joyce Z.

    I never got a chance to try this place before they simplified their menu so I did go in with limited expectations. Wanting to try something from each category, we got an Isaac Toast (Avocado Isaac Toast), a kimbap (fish cake), and a sandwich (chicken). I expected the Avocado Isaac Toast to have a good amount of avocado or at least visible that I almost went back in to tell them they forgot my avocado until I found a small piece in the bottom 1/3. By then, it was already a soggy mess. The other two were okay but nothing really stood out to me and the Isaac Toast I was most excited to try was disappointing.

    Cheese Ttokbokki
    Siyi T.

    This cute little store was located right across Washington High School in Fremont. We decided to give it a try due to the ratings and the menu. We got the combination Isaac toast and Cheese Ttokbokki. The Isaac toast included so many ingredients: egg pancake, cabbage, avocado, ham and its house sauce. The egg pancake was delicious. It was fluffy and filled with cabbage. The toast itself was crispy and lightly sweet. The Cheese Ttokbokki was a bowel of rice cake, fish cake, cabbage, boiled egg, and melted cheese. I loved the sauce for the Ttokbokki! It was a little spicy but full of flavors. The inside of the store was quite small and there was only bar seating. The ladies were super friendly. It was a great place for Korean street food!

    Gimbap with onigiri
    Megan C.

    I guess it's just not for me. Been here twice. FOOD // Crab and avocado onigiri / triangle - strange how the rice is flavored - very very very little crab - does consist a good amount of avocado that is still green and noticeable - I appreciate that they separate the seaweed with plastic so it's still nice, fresh, and crispy Beef bulgogi kimpap / gimbap - strange they add raw lettuce - rice is not very good... it is very sticky and very unappetizing OVERALL // I am kind of afraid of coming back because it seems as if the food is already made (previously we had to wait) and sitting around...because once I hit the submit button for my orders, a brown bag immediately shows up in my face. SERVICE // - completely a self service kiosk establishment - there is zero service - I saw a Korean carbonated orange can drink on my way out and I tried making conversation with the worker such as if the drink is good in her opinion... it did not work... she just wanted to get out of the room and told me to pay by kiosk (I also saw straws and had to ask if I could grab one.). AMBIENCE // - No indoor seating (they had a wooden or was it plastic bench before but I guess they removed it?). - they do still have a wooden table for those willing to stand and eat - completely to me it is wanting to be a grab and go establishment as much as possible LOCATION // - tiny plaza with laundromat and taekwondo - somewhat complicated parking: does have a parking lot but it's tiny...however there's another adjacent parking lot and you just have to walk Will I come back? Not going to lie, if I was in the area and I wanted something quick and able to simply eat in the car, I would...this place is like an Asian McDonalds and I appreciate that.

    Cocaine chicken !!!!
    Erica M.

    Sad to see they no longer offer cocaine chicken bowls here! That was my go to order at this location. I really wish they would consider bringing them back :(

    Inside
    Carolen M.

    Another quick update as Rice Junky has a completely different menu than what they had initially had when they first opened. I was actually pretty bummed that they didn't have their original menu but we opted to still try them out. In short, one of the rare spots that serve the famous Isaac toasts as well as triangle gimbaps (or Korean style onigiris) as well as gimbaps (kimbaps) and sandwiches. L O C A T I O N In this tiny plaza with very small amount of parking. Depending on when you come there may be tons of spots or barely any. We arrived when there was barely any. There's a laundromat nearby and a pizza place too. I N S I D E It's basically a to-go spot. There's a window side table where you could stand and eat but you're better off grabbing the food and heading somewhere else otherwise you will smell like food. M E N U I mentioned their menu, they have Isaac toast, triangle gimbap, gimbap, sandwiches, coffees and some drinks. ~ Combination Isaac Toast ~ It's a sizeable sandwich and very saucy like it leaked through the paper and through the carton they put it in. It has egg, cheese, meat slice, and shredded cabbage. I wish it had less sauce and perhaps a thicker slice of bread to help offset the amount of filling inside. The balance just felt wrong. But it was hefty. It felt like an okonomiyaki between two slices of buttered toast. ~ Triangle Gimbaps ~ We picked 3: Pork Bulgogi, Beef Bulgogi and Crab Avocado. The wrapper was interesting to make sure that the seaweed didn't completely wilt. But they were all quite good with a good ratio of meat to rice. I did like the crab avocado the best just because it reminds me of a California roll. S E R V I C E Everything is made to order, so it does take a bit of time, but all in all, it took only 10 minutes to get our food and considering we saw people waiting and were about to go to a Plan B, glad we just stuck it out as it wasn't as long as others have said it taking. But I would imagine if it were during school lunch time, you may want to preorder and just pick up. We did do our ordering through the kiosk inside. O V E R A L L I understand the shift from their original concept to this toast and gimbap place. It's a little more cost efficient with less actual meat to prepare outside of the bulgogis. But I do miss the old menu. The Isaac toast was fine, would I get it again? No. Just not something I would gravitate towards but it was nice to try. The gimbaps on the other hand, I do love a gimbap. So I would come back for those as they're relatively priced well in comparison to other places. Also not many spots have gimbaps. Definitely try them out!

    BEEF BULGOGI SAMGAK GIMBAP (TRIANGULAR SHAPED GIMBAP)
    Amanda T.

    Love this place we will be back every time i go to fremont from now on! The shop was small with no place to eat but the staff is fast. it was nice that i could order online and pay at the store. I don't always want to link my card. The food was on point and the drinks so yummy!

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    James Y.

    I'm definitely a fan! Almost as good as it gets offering feel good (rice-based) Korean street food that everyone would enjoy. From the classic kimbap to Korean styles onigiris to street food inspired toast, whatever you get here will definitely hit the spot when you're craving carb-o-licious-ness. Prices are affordable. Friendly Korean staff, but kiosk only ordering system, Rice Junky at this location is small, and rather loud little store that is take out focused with made to order offerings. So, none of what you take will be pre-made--be prepared to wait. Private lot, but could get full quickly. I'd definitely visit again.

    Combination Isaac, Beef Bulgogi Gimbap, Egg Bomb Gimbap
    Jenny H.

    Trendy sandwiches and large gimbaps! You know it's authentic when there are ahjummas rolling gimbaps as you enter the shop. Not great as leftovers, so eat the items fresh! Popular items include: -Combination Isaac: would prefer more meat here. I would only get it again if I don't have time to make my own sandwiches. -Beef Bulgogi Gimbap: good amount of veggies and meat -Egg Bomb Gimbap: lots of eggs. Visit their website to view the menu details, locations, and order ahead of time! They don't accept payment online though.

    Issac Toast
    Jeff C.

    Love the vibe of this place! This is a great fast food type place where you order and take it to go. They provide excellent korean kimbap or rice ball for a good price! Don't settle for frozen and get a fresh one! The workers in the store is all korean moms so you know you are getting authetic korean taste! The most interesting thing is their issac toast, which is a type of grill cheese x Okonomiyaki, very interesting and tasty.

    Combination Isaac
    James R.

    I had the combination Issac and while I'm not a fan of whatever was sweet in there that tasted like jam, it was eventually overpowered by all the other flavors that made the sandwich great. Also something was wrong with the self register and we didn't know what to do for a while. Eventually noticed the try again button and the signature screen finally popped up. So just a note to the owner, the POS might need a reboot.

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    2 months ago

    The food and beverages were refreshing! Great customer service. Very welcoming! We're definitely coming by again soon! Thank you!

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    Ask the Community - Rice Junky

    Have they re-opened yet?

    They reopened a couple of days ago. The menu is a little smaller than what it was before though.

    It says they are temporarily closed?

    A car drove into the building and they are working on reopening

    I tried calling to see if their cocaine chicken bowl was dairy free, but I did not get a clear answer. Anyone know? Thanks!

    It's not unless you order it without cheese and without macaroni salad.

    What's in the American and angry sauces?

    Americans and angry Americans.

    What are the sauce descriptions?

    Angry: their hottest sauce Bbq: sweet (good for people that can't handle spice)… Read more

    The website says they have a vegetarian option but it is listed nowhere on the menu, can anyone tell me what it is?

    I would call them and ask. It is well worth the inquiry. Their food is so good!! Hope this helps you out.

    Multiple times I have called between your Covid business hours but no one answers the phone. Is there special times no one picks up the phone? This is my third time in the span of one month, please clarify?

    The correct number is actually (510) 894-4353. I have requested a phone number update on Yelp, but it didn't go through.

    Is it open for take out right now?

    Yes! We stopped by for Saturday lunch (April 18, 2020)

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    My girl got a huge to-go order for our girls night out at her place! She got fried chicken,…read moreteokbokki, corn cheese, kimchi fried rice, gimbap, and pork kimchi jigae with ramen. It was a lot of food even though we were starving at first, we ended up have to eat it 2 times, each time was 3-4 hours apart but still cannot finish everything. My favorite dish was the kimchi fried rice and then the fried chicken, but the rest were also tasty and delicious. My girls love the corn cheese and teokbokki. The soup was much needed after we were drinking for a while and decided to take a quick food break to gain our energy back. Everything was packed nicely, nothing got spilled, but they forgot to give us utensils and napkins. My friend said she ordered 3 orders of half and half fried chicken and ended up receiving 4, lucky us lolol! We will definitely comeback to the restaurant for dine-in next time, I bet the food taste even better when they fresh out of the kitchen but our to-go experience was great and food still tasted amazing.

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    My sister and I ordered the kalbijjim short ribs topped with cheese, and wow--this dish was…read moreabsolutely outstanding. The short ribs were incredibly tender, practically falling off the bone, and the sauce was rich, savory, and deeply flavorful. The melted cheese on top added a creamy, indulgent layer that made the dish even more satisfying. The banchan that came with the meal were delightful and well-prepared, offering a nice variety of flavors that complemented the main dish perfectly. Service was great--friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout the meal. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, but it adds to the cozy and intimate dining atmosphere.

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    We have eaten here many times over the years. Food is always delicious. We love the variety of…read moreofferings and lunch specials. The team is always super friendly- even during busy times. The restaurant itself is always tidy and welcoming. A great place to share a meal!

    I used to think Miga Korean Restaurant was a hidden gem for our family. We have been regular…read morecustomers for quite some time, usually visiting during busy dinner hours. Because of that, we always understood that food and side dish refills might take a bit longer, which felt reasonable given how crowded it gets. However, I recently had a very different experience during a weekday lunch when I dined alone. The restaurant was empty, and I was the only customer there. I noticed that rice and side dishes were already prepared at the counter, but they were not brought out until the main dish was ready. While I understand that some Korean restaurants manage side dishes carefully since they are included with the meal, it still felt unnecessarily restrictive. What stood out more was that after finishing my initial side dishes, I was not offered any refills. Even when I tried to get attention, it felt like I was being overlooked. If side dishes are limited to one serving, it would be much better to communicate that clearly instead of leaving customers guessing. Another thing that felt off was the sudden attentiveness when I was ready to pay. The service became noticeably more responsive at that point, which did not feel genuine. I still appreciate the restaurant for what it used to be for us, but this experience during a quiet lunch left a disappointing impression. I hope they can improve consistency in service and communication moving forward

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