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    Rice Junky

    4.5 (487 reviews)
    InexpensiveKorean
    Closed • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Ester L.

    so affordable and satisfying! the bulgogi sandwich was insaneeee super good and kimbap was very good especially for so cheap. we got our food in like five minutes and the interior is tiny but i couldn't care less.

    ANY 3 TRIANGLE GIMBAP
    Kavita S.

    Easy ordering online or inside. The store is clean and cutely decorated. The staff is so sweet and patient and will help. The food is amazing. Absolutely delicious and a great variety, fast service.

    Jo C.

    First time trying Rice Junky and ordering was a breeze. I placed an online order and payment will be processed during pick up. I ordered two rice bowls (pork and beef), bulgogi kimbap and spicy tteokbokki, all $79. The orders were tightly packaged and were ready when I arrived. The servings were a decent amount as well. The tteokbokki wasn't as spicy as I expected which was good. The bulgogi kimbap was packed with a good amount of meat, vegetables and rice. The rice bowls were also equal in servings. This is strictly a takeout spot and not for dine in.

    Spicy PORK BULGOGI SAMGAK GIMBAP   (TRIANGULAR SHAPED GIMBAP)
    Theresa S.

    I can't keep on falling in love with Korean food. So simple, but so colorful and delicious. I have always wanted to try a Korean street sandwich made by a Korean. It was just as good as I had envisioned it. I love how the thinly sliced cabbage still had it's crunch. The toasted bread had some strawberry spread on it which balanced the savory taste of the egg, ham, and cheese. I got the number one. I would love to come back to try it again if I were in the area. I also got the spicy pork triangular rice and it was delicious as well. It had a perfect ratio of rice to meat.

    Jaime C.

    This place has been on my list to try for awhile, so I finally tried it out for lunch after a hike. After seeing pics I wanted to try the crack chicken bowl, but it's no longer in the menu. Fortunately there was a gentleman who'd been there often and gave me a couple suggestions. I got the salmon sandwich and it was SOO good! Juicy and crunchy and flavorful. And all for a very decent price. I'll have to try bulgogi roll next time. FYI, there's no tables inside, just a counter to it's primarily to go.

    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.

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    Haley T.

    I enjoy coming here for a quick but hearty lunch. The kimbap or Isaac toast sandwiches are a solid choice. I was first tried Isaac toast style sandwiches in South Korea and was surprised that they served something similar here! Definitely similar flavor options. Staff are always nice. I've accidentally been given the wrong order before, so just double check before you walk away. The store and the parking lot are TINY! Simply grab and go.

    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.

    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!

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    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.

    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.

    First combo and it was so bomb
    Kolor M.

    My first sandwich was so good and it impressed me!def 5/5! Yet, when I go there the next time, it was nothing like my first sandwich...not sure if it was a different chef/person made it but I was so disappointed...the first one was really good though

    Cocaine chicken !!!!

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    This place surprised me. The food was delicious. The ladies working there were super nice even when they were super busy during lunch hours.

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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)… 

    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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