The best food in IV not gonna lie. Fresh and cooked right infront of you. Love the crunchy rice after letting the food cook. The spicy garlic beef is my fav. read more

I really like eating here. I recommend all the rice dishes here. Maybe next time I will try noodles. read more

Sizzling Lunch - Beef rice with curry sauce. Great! - Japanese Near Me - Goleta, California

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Pretty gas to be honest, just expensive. You're pretty much just paying for the experience which is valid because it's kinda fun. Just get the garlic pepper beef on rice, it's the most basic and pretty good. It gets pretty smokey inside so idk kinda weird. Every item seems decent but if you get the fish i would personally think you're sus. read more

Food is so great! I love pepper steak and fried rice. This is a most excellent combination. Add a fried egg, or even two! It makes it over the top! read more

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The service was subpar and I felt weird in there. The ambiance was ok? forgettable though. The food was really just passable.

New place! Soooooo good, the flavors are based on how much ever you want to add (Teriyaki or Garlic Shoyu Sauce) WHILE IT SIZZLING! Like a mini KBBQ plate! Cool concept and a great casual place for coworkers and family. Try the Garlic Pepper Beef or the Salmon pepper even better yet grab the wings, well marinated and seasoned! read more

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Food was tasty and fast, server was very nice, generous portion size! Knocking off 1 star only for the stupid iPad ordering which there is no way around. read more

Seeing hot it was a holiday, I called and verified what time they closed. Showed up well before quoted closing, walked in and was told "we are closed." I checked the phone number I called and it matches the Sizzling lunch's store number. read more

Fast service, fun staff. I really enjoy the food here and have gone multiple times since it's opening, definitely one of my new favorite spots in Isla Vista. they even have single seating for those who wanna feel comfortable getting food alone :) read more

Sizzling Lunch - #6 with added egg - Japanese Near Me - Goleta, California

so good, concept was super interesting to me. I was a bit scared at the prospect of cooking my own salmon when I ordered the salmon bowl, but it was so fresh and cooked perfectly. If I had one critique it would be for them to slightly preseason the meats more but one of the best, reliably good lunch or dinner options in isla vista with a more sit-down feel read more

They were very busy, but we still had a great dinner! Staff was hustling and still managed to be polite. All three of us got different dishes and we gobbled them up - absolutely delicious! Hot, fresh, tasty plates of food that you can customize and/or season to your specific taste. So good!!! read more

Really good and unique food! Atmosphere is nice with the sizzling sound coming from everywhere. I had the kimchi beef rice plate and it was very filling and filled with spice , especially with the chili powder. The servers are also very proactive in their activities. Christine made sure my water cup was never empty. read more

Got the chicken pepper rice while here at lunch with a friend. She got the beef udon, which looked a lot better. Rice and chicken were dry and pretty flavorless.. I had to add a lot of garlic soy sauce that was at the table. It was just chicken and rice and corn. Some more veggies in the dish would help its flavor. Portions were OK but very overpriced. The sweet potato fries were good, though. Service was good as we got our food within 10 min. read more

So fire. Everything about it. Good ambiance, good food, good vibes. I must recommend the kimchi rice and beef plate. Big quantities too, good to share. read more

Meh. Sub par service and bland food. Wouldn't go back. Walked in and got seated. A bigger party walks in. They move us to the corner even though there is plenty of seating elsewhere for the party. Food came out quickly but it was a tasteless mess. Great if you're a college kid on a budget. But look elsewhere if you are looking for good noodles. read more

This place has really healthy and wholesome food. Their portion sizes are generous. I'm sure I will visit them again soon!!

I've been waiting for this place to open and I finally ate here with my family. Best experience! The server explained how it works. When the food came out my sisters were in the restroom and they were asking if they wanted to mix it. They also kept refilling our waters. Hell yeah! Best service. Kimchi pepper rice and curry rice with cheese was amazing love it! read more

Tried this place out for the first time after it changed from being hotpot. My waiter was Andy, who recommended the beef udon with fried garlic. The beef udon was very good and the garlic recommended by Andy made it even more flavorful. This place is honestly much better than the hotpot place and is also cheaper. I will be coming back for more beef udon and more Andy . read more

I love this place and highly recommend it! There aren't very many Asian food options around the area but this place is one I'll keep on my radar because it hits the spot every time. Compared to the Bay Area location, the quality of the meat is just as good but I do feel that the meat portions are just a bit smaller. The food comes out pretty fast and I like that I'm able to customize the flavor to my liking with the condiments on the table(eg. garlic shoyu, teriyaki sauce, and black pepper). Given that they are a newly opened restaurant, I understand that their customer service/servers are still in training but it is pretty solid(shoutout to Charlie! and Jason! for the excellent customer service). However, I would prefer not to be asked if I wanted water every minute or so and if they changed their cups to reusable cups to be more environmentally friendly. For a first timer, the menu could be overwhelming since there are so many yummy options to choose from! I'd recommend the Curry Beef Udon(!!), Curry Beef Rice with Cheese, and Garlic Beef Pepper Rice :) read more

It was my first time here and I saw that it was a very appealing place. My server was Andy and he had a lot of good recommendations right off the bat and was very quick with the service. I got his recommendation of beef udon with friend garlic and it was really good. I will definitely be coming back soon. read more

Terrible service. I came in and ordered at 645 and the store was a bit busy but nothing too crazy. My friend ordered RIGHT after me and then a couple ordered after him. We sit down for around 30 minutes waiting for our food and then a group of 7 came in and also ordered. My friend waiting for another 15 minutes for his food to come out (keep in mind that he was AFTER me) and then the couple got their food and then the party of 7 started to get some of their food. So I was wondering why my food hasn't came out yet and I asked and they tell me that I still have 5 orders ahead of me (which makes no sense because my friend who was BEHIND me already got his food). I worked in a restaurant before so I understand that restaurants get busy and wait times can get long but the fact that I got skipped several times over and over again and no worker came up to explain the situation makes this unacceptable. Only reason I'm not giving this place a 1 star is because they offered a free drink (which I did not take) for my inconvenience. Absolutely horrible service. The pictures below show how busy the restaurant was and when I ordered me food and when I finally received it read more

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Great meal with a deal! $13 for hot sizzling plate of beef, rice, garlic, spices and corn. I opted in for the kimchi which I thought came on the side. It's put on top of the rice. Next time I would get the plate with out the kimchi. Drizzle on the garlic shoyu sauce all over your plate for extra flavor! Let the sliced beef cook to your liking. (Med./ med. rare) then mix. Never had anything like this but a great simple satisfying meal! read more

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The Japanese curry here is absolutely awful. I wouldn't feed it to my pet dog. Furthermore, the mushrooms, corn, and rice were all undercooked. Probably recommend never coming here, or at the very least not getting the curry, because it is nothing short of horrendous. read more

I got the special here and there was a lot of food. There was not a lot of flavor but also there wasn't any directions on what add-ins to use. I got a headache after eating this but the service is good. This is a pretty decent experience. read more

The waitress treats customers differently and has a bad service attitude. And they are very indifferent and ruthless towards the delivery staff, as if they were not humans but animals. Won't go again. read more

Love that IV now has a place like this! The food is amazing and the portions always leave me feeling super full or I even find myself bringing some to-go for later. My favorite is the Garlic Beef Pepper Rice and my boyfriend's favorite is the Curry Beef Rice with Cheese. I always add the sauces at the table (I believe one is garlic oil and one is like a sweet soy/teriyaki). Would give five stars but is a little pricey - otherwise I would come a lot more often! read more

Food was great . Sizzling hot on your table . Service was great food ,came quick and the restaurant was very clean .

It was such a great experience and it was worth the price the udon and rice dishes are amazing.

Been here twice and it's delicious! Very consistent! Also they give discounts if you check in or use cash! Definitely coming again!!!!!

Haven't had a bad experience here. The food is always consistent and the service has never been lacking. I feel the same way at the Sizzling Lunch back home in San Jose. Glad quality is consistent for this franchise read more

Delicious and well seasoned I would definitely go again if i'm in the area. They have great seasoning at the table as well.

Came with a big party of 13 and had a wonderful and efficient service from Jason. The food came out great, he was friendly and responsive, checking in to make sure everything was okay. I ordered the garlic beef pepper rice and the food was delicious too. I would definitely recommend coming here with a big or small party! Perfect place to eat with friends. read more

Sizzling Lunch is a nice place to eat at. It takes a simple idea and executes it very nicely. You're given a plate of your choice of protein along with a base being rice or noodle served on a sizzling plate. You then proceed to sizzle your meal right before you eat it. I got the Kimchi Beef Fried Rice plate. The meat was fresh and the portions were nice. It left me delightfully and not bloated. In addition the restaurant is clean and the staff is attentive and provides good service and gets you in and out rather quickly. I highly recommend. read more

Wasn't sure what to expect about the food quality when coming in, but I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it! Quality was good and the sauces you add to the meal really make the flavor pop. read more

I've been craving good Asian food in Isla Vista since I first moved here, and sizzling lunch has finally fulfilled that. The curry beef udon was delicious, although I would recommend adding a bit of the garlic shoyu or chili powder for that extra flavor. The service was also amazing - everyone was super kind and energetic, and our server Christine checked in multiple times to make sure we were doing well (: Finally, Niki is my icon, so I absolutely loved the music selection as well. Overall a really solid place, and one that I'll be visiting again soon! read more

It's one of the best spots to have lunch or dinner with your friends. But don't overdo it on the garlic shoyu sauce on the table, it'll make you're food SUPER SALTY. My favorite thing to get there is either the garlic beef rice plate or the curry beef udon. read more

My friend and I visited Sizzling Lunch for the first time tonight after hearing everyone rave about it. The food was great! We got kimchi beef pepper rice, garlic beef pepper rice, and a side of takoyaki. It did NOT disappoint. Also, our server, Angie, was amazing and kind!!!!!!! WE LUV SIZZLING LUNCH, BE BACK SOON read more

Sizzling Lunch - GARLIC BEEF PEPPER RICE - Japanese Near Me - Goleta, California

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Great food and service. Staff here were friendly and accommodating to helping me make a choice for my first time here!

My server, Jason, was incredible. They gave great portions, were super speedy with service and very attentive. Would definitely recommend!!

great service as well as great food! Doesnt get much better than that. i recommend the beef udon with both garlic and teriyaki sauce.