Food was great - service was not. The people are nice but were not attentive. What should have been a quick in and out ended up being 2 hours of waiting. 30 minutes of which was spent waiting for the check. read more

LOVED the old location, was thrilled they moved to a larger place but a little disappointed in the food when we went to the new location, has something changed (chef, ingredients)? It wasn't as great as we remembered. We went early on a saturday evening and it seemed like 90% of those sitting in the dining room worked there, someone had their child hanging around watching a VERY loud kids movie or cartoons on a tablet, how annoying, this isn't your living room. Between that and the music through the speakers, PLUS the TV being on, we could hardly hear ourselves. We'll go back, but it's no longer our 1st choice in downtown read more

THIS is in relation to TAKE-OUT - they need to fix. Last night I ordered take out which I have done a number of times. It gave me a time for pick up. When I got there they told me a few more minutes. I waited, and then went back in and they told me it would be another 45 minutes!! No real reason, so I canceled the order. My only suggestion is shut down take out if you cannot handle the business. I understand many restaurants are short staffed, you just need to understand your limits as to not disappoint previous happy customers. Guess, if I want to enjoy your delicious food I will need to eat-in and not-take out. read more

Verrry tasty, fresh, vibrant food and flavors. Ready quickly. Love the kimchi jiggae, jap chae , and bibimbop. Large portions too!

Ordered take out - chicken pad Thai. Got a good sized serving, but did not taste good at all. No flavor to the noodles they were literally all stuck together and dry. The chicken was clearly undercooked...chewy and very light in color. The vegetables were also crunchy and undercooked. Good pad Thai is hard to come by, but this was by far the worst. I couldn't even finish it. read more

I have nvr not been happy here!!!! 5 shining stars and two thumbs up! Not only the food being amazing but the new location. I'll always be back. read more

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Atmosphere/service: slightly hot in the restaurant, also was a little awkward with no music playing but there were speakers visible on the walls, host and waitress were extremely friendly but we were also never asked if we wanted desert at the end Food: the food was FANTASTIC and you CANNOT beat the prices!! This was a great flavorful dinner and the portions were huge, both chicken sizzling plates are fantastic and I highly recommend them This is definitely a place I would come back to! I would love to see them maybe expand their menu a little more in the future read more

The chicken scampi was absolutely delicious! The portion included was very generous for the money spent! Speedy service and delivery along with delicious food = 5 stars from me! read more

I love this place so much. I wish there was a parking lot. My favorite apps are the chicken wings... I love me some chicken wings. I highly recommend the bibimbap! The staff are friendly, and I never had a bad meal. I do wish there were more veggies in their dishes. read more

Sizzling Kitchen is probably our favorite restaurant in Lowell, and for a while we were getting takeout from here almost on a weekly basis. With its humble beginnings in a small space next to a row of abandoned store fronts, it's an example of how a restaurant can succeed and thrive when it focuses on freshness and consistency. This is what every Lowell restaurant should aspire to. Now it's in a bigger spot further down Merrimack Street with a dedicated parking lot, and has the possibility of opening a small lounge. As far as dishes, my favorites remain the Vermicelli egg rolls and the Spicy dry chicken. read more

Update on my review from last week; since then, I've been back for dinner on a Saturday with my brother-in-law and again for lunch on Sunday with my wife. Even though we loved our dishes from last week (2 different bibimbaps), we tried completely different appetizers and entrees this time: sizzling kitchen rolls (w/ teriyaki beef), coconut spring rolls w/ chicken, honey sriracha chicken tenders, bibimbap w/ tofu, pad thai w/ chicken, teriyaki beef w/ brown rice, shaken chicken w/ brown rice. Again, each and every dish was outstanding - but my personal favorite was the teriyaki beef - which was crunchy with sesame seeds & a light crust on the outside, on a bed of thinly sliced white onions and green onions & cilantro on top. Very large serving size, as well. My wife wants to come back and try some of the Italian dishes, and wants to bring some of her friends as well. The chef/owner was as friendly and engaging as before - he even remembered that my brother-in-law wanted gluten-free options from the previous week! We'll definitely be back! read more

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Excellent food great service comes out fast a lot to order my favorite was the sesame spicy chicken and the spring rolls and chicken pho

Sizzling spicy dry chicken and sizzling teriyaki beef are to die for. Sorry we didn't get to take pictures to share we went right in and didn't stop until we felt like we're about to tip over. Lol it's a good thing they didn't have the fried ice cream today. There wasn't much room left in my tummy. read more

A true hidden-gem located towards the outskirts of downtown Lowell! The star dish of this place is definitely their special short-rib pho. It falls right off the bone and just melts in your mouth while the broth is so flavorful. It's a great combination but a reasonable price of $13 for an XL (it's the only size). Definitely one of the best bowls of pho I've had in Lowell. Their sizzling dry chicken is also very delicious with a good mix of flavors without it being too much or overwhelming. It literally comes served to you sizzling on a hot plate! Hopefully they keep the short rib pho as a permanent item on the menu because it's definitely a hit for me! read more

Sizzling Kitchen - Short rib pho, XL - Italian Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Service was understaffed, slow, confused and the food was bland. If you like bland Asian food then you will love this place.

Awesome Asian food. Been here many times, the quality is consistently good. The owner are nice and even brought food out from the kitchen. read more

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So from the getgo you can tell this place is not your average Asian kitchen. They've got Muscles and Cannolis. Anyways, I've been craving Bibimbap for DAYS man. To clarify, I've never actually had Bibimbap. I found this place on Yelp and the food porn was just overwhelming so I knew I had to try it. The experience was AMAZING. I can't even explain what it's like to consume something with such passion. All I can say is you MUST try it. Pro tip, they have teriyaki if you don't like the spicy sauce (which is to die for if you can tolerate it) or they have brown sauce in an unlabeled bottle on the tables. In short, I'm going to dream of Bibimbap for the rest of my life. read more

Sizzling Kitchen - Where has this been all my life?? - Italian Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

was kinda disappointed in the spring rolls they really lacked a lot of flavor and the consistency of the peanut sauce was off. our server was very nice and prompt. there are better things on the menu than what was ordered this time. it was also very hot without ac but it did have a sign on the door saying that. read more

Sizzling Kitchen - 2 Pieces Spring Rolls 6 Pieces Chicken Wing with 1 Sauce - Italian Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

The honey sriracha wings are so good!! They are spicy but sweet and perfectly crispy. Definitely recommend as a "starter". I also got the shrimp pad Thai. It was really hot and fresh. The flavor was okay but it was also kind of dry. The shrimp was super juicy. Perfect for solo dining and a quick meal. read more

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Had takeout here, I dont know how they can keep the food tasting so good even after its been sitting in the car 20 minutes. Absolutely delicious! read more

Definitely a hidden gem. A small restaurant but the food was fantastic. Every dishes we ordered had an interesting take on it. The chef was communicating his visions through food. It was very interesting. Traditional Vietnamese spring roll is not crispy, the chef put a crispy shrimp inside a spring roll, the rice paper was still soft, the play with softness and crunchiness of a spring roll was interesting and playful. I loved it. For shrimp scampi, the chef put basil, green scallion and a lot of garlic in it. The herbs gave complexity and subtle aroma to the dish which brought a traditional Italian dish to a different level. The shrimp scampi was better than many Italian restaurants. Sizzling shaken beef-korean with a lot of onions and sizzling teriyaki beef with a lot of green scallions, both were vey delicious. Lastly, we ordered cannoli as dessert. It was good but I had better. So I would skip it next time. When we were about to leave, the chef came out. I thanked him for the delicious meal and he recommended spicy shrimp scampi to me. Definitely will try next time. read more

Sizzling Kitchen - Sizzling shaken beef - Italian Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

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Been hearing a lot about this restaurant from friends and on Instagram and decided to go try with my friends! Atmosphere: Very lit and modern looking, with displays of art donated by the local artists of the community. Great music that I can vibe to, like going down memory lane haha! Service: Great service. The owner himself took our order. He was very pleasant to deal with throughout and would check up on us to see if we liked what we all ordered, and that was nice. Food: I ordered an extra large special pho noodle soup-awesome with homemade beef balls, flank steak, and tripe! My friends ordered a bibimbap and the sizzling dry chicken and they both enjoyed it! Had the green tea; chocolate; and red velvet macarons and they were delicious-not too sweet and crunchy enough-all homemade. Price: I don't remember the prices but it certainly wasn't expensive. You're going to have to check this restaurant for yourself to know the prices :) Conclusion: I'm a big advocate for supporting local small businesses and this restaurant has my approval. Next time I plan to try the sizzling dry chicken and perhaps other macarons too! If you don't believe anything I've said, go try this restaurant for yourself, you won't be disappointed! read more

Sizzling Kitchen - Extra large special pho noodle soup-Mmmmm good! - Italian Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

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the crunchiest wings known to man!! omg they're so good whaaaaaaa, i recommended this place to everyone i know after my first bite! AND THE LIMEANADE!!! so amazing it's simply the best :)))) read more

Found this place and was very skeptical about it. Ordered Bibimpab which was great and flat noodles. Flat noodles were ok, not Asian though and not spicy at all but ok for non-Asians. Bibimpab was delicious but they charge extra for kimchi. Guys, add kimchi in bibimpab, it should be there it is a Korean meal (!!!). Suggestion: consider to add garlic, cilantro and cilantro sauce. It will give your bibimpab more character. Overall, I like this place. Delicious comparing to other Asian restaurants around. Will definitely come back to try new meals in their menu. read more

Pretty impressed about this very quaint hole in the wall restaurant that sits in the middle of downtown Lowell. Sizzling Kitchen is pretty much holds your average asian fusion restaurant atmosphere... But the menu is surely above average. This store looks rather funky from the outside, given to the fact that its nestled in such a weird spot in downtown lowell... Its very easy to miss this spot. However, i really think the appearance of all these new restaurants around the area can truly look up to a place like this. For starters, this place has a decent sized menu that will fondle with your sweet tooth. They have a great selection of macaroons and other several goodies. But the menu is very unique in its own right. Sure you get your average noodle dishes but the dish that i wanted to try was the sizzling spicy sweet chicken dish. With a small bowl of rice, the presentation and portioning is great. However, although the chicken had a very great taste to it, i feel like most of my chicken bites barely had any meat in them. It really felt like I was biting into just crispy chicken skin which kind of went weird with the rice combo. Nevertheless, the reason why this dish seems to be so popular is the way of how it sizzles from across the room and onto your table. Its a decent dish but the hype really puts it on an imaginary pedestal. I really want to come back to this spot though. I feel like theres so many other dishes that give this little cafe-like spot so much potential that its going to be a crowd favorite soon enough. Even when its been open for a little over month. read more

Sizzling Kitchen - Sizzling chicken with brown rice and hot green tea. Very crispy and saucy but not that much meat - Italian Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Been here twice. Both times fantastic. First time ordered Honey Sriracha Wings and Spicy Chicken Bibimbap. Amazing. Amazing. Second time had Crispy Vermicelli Rolls and Extra Spicy Chicken Pad Thai. Some of the best Pad Thai in the area. Dessert was amazing. They have these wonderful banana egg rolls with coconut ice cream!!! And the fried ice cream is amazing. Service was outstanding both times, we will definitely be back. read more

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I've been here about 5 times already and have not been disappointed. Haven't tried everything on the menu yet, but so far I love: Appetizers: the honey siracha wings (sweet, tangy, spicy), sizzling kitchen rolls (yum dipping sauce) Entrees: wonton noodle soup (love the light, sweet broth!), chicken pad thai, pho noodle soup special (perfect broth), and beef bibimbab. Dessert: the fried icecream! (vanilla icecream inside a crispy shell, drizzled with homemade salted caramel sauce) The waitstaff is attentive and friendly, and the chef checked in on us to make sure we enjoyed every bit of our meal. Definitely on my way to becoming a regular here. read more

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This is a solid, eclectic joint that seems to have a mishmash of food choices but somehow things just work! Taste: 4 stars. We had the asian section of the menu and the Pho was very good. Service: 5 stars. Actually, lets make it 6 stars. The girl working could not have been nicer!!! Prices: most dinner options run $12-$14 so it's really not bad. Decor: clean and randomly different in a good way. Sorry, don't know how else to describe it. I really liked this place and suggest you stop by and try it. I know it looks "closed" from the outside but give them a chance....you will enjoy it. read more

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I got takeout delivered by Ubereats. The chicken wings were good. I would recommend and will try some other items in person in the near future. read more

Unfortunately they don't have their delivery process setup. (And the food wasn't that good either ) Cant pack raw meat with other cooked foods and expect a broth container packed 30 minutes prior week cook it when mixed together. Also can't blame delivery, service as it is what it is. They should come up with something that works or don't sell it. FYI paid 5, bucks delivery and 5 bucks tip got warm broth, warm shake, raw meat packed in same container with cooked meat. DANGEROUS PLACE. Watch what you order https://www.healthline.com/health/digestive-health/diarrhea-after-eating#why-it-happens-on-occasion read more

If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out. Take a date to this sweet little gem of an Asian/Italian double duty restaurant and bakery. One of the owners and chefs was trained in Italian cuisine so the Italian fare is surprisingly tasty for a place that also makes the most amazing Asian-style dry-fried fish and chicken you will ever have in your life. My husband and I joke that we're sad we found this place because now we won't waste another kid-free date night on any other restaurant. We usually get the dry-friend fish or chicken, which comes out sizzling (for real) on a little cast iron skillet with perfect, fragrant rice and is such a huge portion that we always take some home for lunch the next day. You are going to want to order a shake to go with your meal if you order one of their "sizzling" items, because they are dangerously spicy in the best way and the fruit shakes are the perfect thing to go with the food. My favorite thing about this place is that it's super unpretentious. The owners and the staff are so wonderful; every time we're in they take the time to chat, catch up, and ask us how the food was. Great casual decor, down to earth staff, and one high class meal can be had at this perfect little place in beautiful downtown Lowell. read more

Sizzling Kitchen - Finest pineapple smoothie in Lowell. Yum yum. - Italian Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

I have been here twice with my boyfriend. We came in in search of a good BibimBap that's less expensive than our usual Korean spot. The first time, we really enjoyed it. Our rice got nice and crispy and we left satisfied. The second time wasnt as good. Rice was too wet and didnt crisp. We also realized we don't like the special sauce that come with the dish as much as other restaurants. The flavor is off. However, the service is great! Everyone is kind and helpful. Food preparation is quick and you can't beat the price. Note that they have recently moved locations, so they do not have a liquor license yet. We don't mind too much because we save a load of money not buying drinks! Will likely come back and try other things. The spring rolls are great too! read more

Good menu, great Korean original dishes and Chinese soups. Good value for money and very friendly service and attitude. read more

Sizzling Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

It was my first time here, and I loved it! The atmosphere was awesome. It was calm, and relaxing. The staff were also very friendly. Food was good! I ordered chicken pad Thai, my nieces ordered the sizzling chicken I believe it was called, and the other was me ka thang with chicken. Will be a returning customer! read more

Sizzling Kitchen - Chicken pad Thai - Italian Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

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AMAZING!!! This is my new favorite restaurant. The food was amazing. Everything we ordered was perfect. The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were perfectly paired. We started with the honey sriracha wings, sweet cilantro wings which were crisp and loaded with flavor. Next we had coconut chicken spring rolls, light and fresh tasting with a flavorful dipping sauce. The sizzling kitchen rolls teriyaki beef with vegetables and a spicy dipping sauce. Which were all amazing also. I had the spicy fish and it was The most delicious fish that I've ever eaten. A little sweet and a little spicy. My girlfriend had the chicken Bibimbap. It comes in a heated stone bowl that fries the rice as you eat. It is topped with a raw egg that cooks as you stir it up. So much fun! read more

Outstanding Bibimbap! The raw egg cooks itself in the hot stone creating the perfect texture, the gochujang sauce is wonderful, the bowl includes a lovely assortment of veggies, mushrooms, and nori, and all the staff are cordial. I challenge you to find a better hot stone bowl in New England. read more

Love this spot! My favorites are the Sizzling plates, the wings (both flavors), and the sizzling kitchen rolls. Yummy yummy! read more

Sizzling Kitchen - More info on lunch menu options - Italian Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

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Food was great I love their pho never disappoints and it's close to home. Service was good and welcoming not to crowded and fast pace.

Just was really bad, not sure why it comes up as a sponsored. If you're looking for Chinese/Asian bistro this is not the place to go ever. Out of all the places in Lowell, u really went here‍ bad experience and they have to up their game if they're gonna compete with the market read more

Food is decent, it's hit or miss depending on what you order.