THIS PLACE IS SOOOOO FN GOOD I CANT EVEN EXPLAIN!!!!! It's so fresh and hot and delicious words are hard to describe.... You gotta must try this little heaven oasis it's beyond my expectations !!!! 1000000/10 for real My honey had the katsu it was so fire Be back soon read more

Sizzling Lunch - Garlic beef rice - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

I miss Pepper Lunch but I feel like Sizzling Lunch has been doing well as a replacement, and lately feels like it's even better, with its larger menu. I typically will get the beef udon dish here, but today I felt like trying Garlic Beef Rice. The dish itself was excellent, but I felt that there was a bit too much garlic for my personal liking, and the rice was on the drier side. The appetizers are generous and perfect for sharing in groups. We ended up with leftovers even though there were four of us eating! Service is attentive and friendly. Overall I would come back! read more

Sizzling Lunch - Deep Fried Gyoza, Kyuuri Cucumber - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I'm a fan of sizzle plates, so I was eager to try this spot. We arrived on a Friday evening and the restaurant had a few parties eating. Overall, the atmosphere was calm. We ordered the Chicken Katsu Curry Rice Plate and a Beef Noodle Plate. The curry portion was large. When we mixed it with the rice, we thought it was quite overpowering. The chicken katsu was crunchy and delicious though. I had high expectations for the beef noodle plate, but it seemed like the noodles weren't well-marinated. We did add the sauce in as the noodles were sizzling, but the flavor wasn't strong enough and did not sink into the noodles. Overall, we might come here again if we decide to try new plates from the menu. If you're new to eating rice plates/ noodle plates, this could be a great spot to try. read more

Sizzling Lunch - Chicken Katsu with Curry Sauce - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Came for an early dinner, really fast service and you order everything from a QR code. Quite a good variety of menu items! The corn cheese is a must get from here! Ordered the spicy beef pepper rice! It was a little too spicy for me and I wish it had more garlic flavor / flavor in general. The sauces on the table were yummy! read more

Sizzling Lunch - Spicy Garlic Beef Pepper Rice - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Do not get the chicken katsu it was so dry!!!! The beef udon was a fun experience. The Takoyaki was really good. The service was good. The ambiance was ok. read more

Sizzling Lunch - Takoyaki and side of kimchi - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Located in the same plaza as Sprouts, this casual dining spot is small but offers plenty of seating. Ordering is done entirely through a QR code on your phone, so there isn't much interaction with staff, but the process is quick and straightforward. My food came out really fast and was sizzling hot. I ordered the kimchi beef pepper rice plate. The portion of beef was solid for the price. The kimchi wasn't the best I've had, but it was okay and still added some good flavor. The add-ons are a bit pricey IMO. They provide plenty of condiments at the table to add extra flavor to your meal. Overall, a satisfying and convenient place for a quick, tasty bite. A solid 4-star experience! read more

Sizzling Lunch - Kimchi Beef Pepper Rice - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Food was satisfying, and since neither my sister nor I were very hungry that night, we decided to share a couple of dishes. We ordered the sizzling beef pepper with vegetables and the kyuuri (cucumber salad), and both hit the spot. The sizzling beef was flavorful, and the cucumber salad was light and refreshing. Service was attentive and pleasant throughout the meal. The space is pretty basic, but still comfortable and perfectly fine for a casual dining experience. read more

Sizzling Lunch - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I came here as a party of four around 7:30PM on Tuesday - we were able to be seated right away. Service was definitely quick! We ordered cheesy fries, plain fries, beef garlic rice, salmon rice, fried tofu veggie rice, as well as miso soup and cucumber sides. Portion side was good! Very reasonable price for the amount of food we ended up ordering. Would definitely come back to try their other entrees! read more

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The food was amazing per usual. The service was mediocre, they take your order and let you be. The place is spacious and has youtube videos playing on the TV. However, the table was a bit sticky and felt dirty read more

Sizzling Lunch - Spicy Chicken Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

This was our first trip to this Sizzling Lunch location. The place is clean and the service is very fast. Our food came out in less than 5 minutes after placing the order. The menu and food is exactly the same as the other locations. Everything was served quickly and very hot. No complaints. I'll definitely go back. read more

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My friends and I stopped by for a quick and fast meal. Upon arrival, we seated immediately and ordered our food. I noticed that the store gets a bit humid especially with the hot pans and the store lacks a bit of air ventilation. My partner and I each ordered our separate dishes, we chose the Beef Udon and Garlic Beef Pepper Rice. The appetizer we also tried was Chicken Karaage. The dishes are a bit bland therefore you do have to season it to your liking with the sauce bottles and seasonings they have on the side. Both of our beef dishes came with butter, green onions and corn. If you want additional toppings, you're able to choose what you like and there will be an additional cost. Average: * The Beef Udon is decent. I enjoyed the udon. Since the skillet is hot, it cooks the meat really fast so if you don't want dry and over cooked meat, make sure you move it. In my case, I left it for a bit too long so the meat wasn't as soft and a bit chewy. * Garlic Beef Pepper Rice is decent as well. If you want something filling then this is it. The garlic does add some taste to it because without the sauces it is bland. * Chicken Karaage is decent. It's crispy on the outside and very juicy and tender on the inside. With the spicy mayo sauce, it pairs well. Final Verdict: Solid 4/5. It's simple and a quick meal, just meat with either rice or udon. There are a lot of dishes on the menu that you can try. I went with a simple dish so nothing stood out to me. I do want to come back and try something that is a staple and maybe be a bit more enjoyable. So far, the dishes I have had here are simple and hopefully I find a hit soon. read more

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I was in the city for Fanime weekend and decided to eat here for dinner. I have been to the other Sizzling Lunch locations, so I knew what to expect going in. I know their spicy pepper garlic beef is one of their signature dishes, but I opted for teriyaki chicken, adding egg and kimchi. Sizzling Teriyaki Chicken: Overall, very delicious. I was scared of having the chicken coming to me raw, but they cook the chicken for you prior to sending it for you to do the rest of the cook with the rice and sauces. I thoroughly enjoyed this meal, with the mix of rice, corn, sauces, kimchi and egg all working well together. The wait was not too bad and we sat down right away. Overall, I can see myself coming back here again. read more

Sizzling Lunch - Sizzling Teriyaki Chicken - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Loved this place! Better than I thought it would be. Anytime you can mix food with fun you've got a winner. Well if it's good food which this was. Honestly about a 4.5 star place but 4 is too low so I rounded up. For the price you get a good quality meal and get to play with your food at the same time. I love the interactive part of the meal. It comes in a piping hot stone plate with a cute paper bib (totally needed to keep it from getting messy - what a cool innovation). You mix up the food so it cooks properly and then mix it together as you like. You get little crispy bits of rice as well as other toppings of your choice. Go if you want to have fun with food. FOOD: The quality of the meat was better than expected and like I said a lot of fun to play with. The taste and flavorings were good, too. I did the classic Beef Pepper Rice which was delicious. I loved the crispy bits on top and the rice was good (if you've read my reviews before you know how often places just can't cook rice to save their lives). The garlic soy sauce was a nice addition but I liked topping it with teriyaki sauce better. Also ordered a side of gyoza which was terrific. My wife got the kimchee fried rice (also good) but the kimchee wasn't the best. It was still very good though overall. SERVICE: Quick and efficient and the plating was great. They didn't come by very often or really check in on us but when we flagged them down for help they were very responsive. COST: For what you get I felt it was well worth it. About $20 per person, but I walked away full and happy! read more

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I got the garlic beef sizzling plate! While there isn't as much flavor as I would like, there are great sauces at the table so you can season your dish as much as you'd like! Food comes out pretty fast as well. Service consisted of servers bringing out food, retopping your water and handling your bill- pretty standard service. No complaints here. :) Ambience isn't really a focus at sizzling lunch. You're there for a good quick meal and then you go back out. It's a nice place to catch up with friends. read more

Sizzling Lunch - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Came for lunch and was seated quickly! The food came out fast too. There's plenty of seating inside and the restaurant is casual. I got the Curry Beef Udon but have gotten the Beef Pepper Rice before and liked both. I'm not a huge udon fan but wanted to try something new and was pleasantly surprised by this. Definitely recommend Sizzling Lunch for quick, filling meals :) read more

Sizzling Lunch - Curry Beef Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here with some friends tonight, and I ordered the spicy garlic pepper beef and added mushrooms. We were able to each open our own tabs by scanning a QR code at the table. My plate came out quickly and was delicious! read more

Sizzling Lunch - Spicy Garlic Beef Pepper Rice, Side of Mushroom - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

This is the go-to spot whenever i'm in san jose! The food comes out freshly hot on the clay pan, and the marinade on the meat is so flavorful. You can place your order from the QR code at your table, and the servers will bring it out for you. The place is a bit small, but it can hold a handful of guests. read more

Sizzling Lunch - Beef Pepper Rice - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Always obsessed. And the staff was so sweet :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) read more

Sizzling Lunch - Beef Garlic Pepper Rice with Kimchi - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Arrived at 650p and restaurant was 3/4 busy. We were greeted immediately and seated newr the kitchen for a party of 4. There are about 12 tables for parties of 2 or 4 but can easitly be pushed together for a larger party. There is no physical menu. You must scan the QR code on the table and order from your phone. Utensils and napkins were brought out as soon as we were seated. Minutes after we placed our order, water was brought out. Both the carafe of water and 4 cups were kept cold in the drink refrigerator. We ordered the following: 1. Spicy Garlic beef pepper rice: My 12yo liked the dish though there was alot of beef left at the end. 2. Garlic beef pepper rice: Hubby says it was bland and had to add the garlic sauce on the table to his plate. 3. Curry beef rice with cheese: I really enjoyed my plate but it was quite bland. I needed to add black pepper and salt along with the spicy seasoning to add flavor to it making it more savory. The curry seasoning has a good taste to it and was not overpowering. 4. Chicken katsu with curry sauce: Hubby says it was good. Chicken was tender and crispy. Curry sauce was flavorful. It's quite good that my 10yo asked to switch his plate, garlic beef pepper rice, with hubby. My 10yo really liked the sauce as there was 2 pieces of katsu left and he didn't want to eat it because there were no more sauce. 5. Chicken karaage: lightly seasoned with a light crisp, not too crispy likethe chicken katsu. The hicken was moist and the dipping sauce is like a spicy mayo sauce. Ive never seen food come out so fast. Within 5 minutes our 4 sizzling plates came out and once we started eating the chicken karaage came out. We ended up eating it along with our meal instead of an appetizer. The two staff working in the front were very efficient as I observed them to clean up the tables quickly, ring up customers and assists with the food delivery orders for DoorDash/UberEats/etc promptly. Although service and food was good, I am not sure if I will want to come back as the ventilation in the restaurant is poor. It was smoky and by the time I left the restaurant 45 minutes later my hair and clothes wreaked of the smoke from the sizzling platters. read more

Sizzling Lunch has become one of my go to spots! My favorite things to get here are the chicken pepper rice and the salmon pepper rice. The corn cheese is also one of the best I've ever had! This location doesn't get too crowded so it's a great place to go with friends! I will definitely be coming back! read more

A frequently visited restaurant. The food is prepared very simply--both the ingredients and rice are cooked on a sizzling iron plate, so the dishes are usually served quickly. The flavor is adjusted to personal taste using the two bottles of seasoning on the table. The only downside is that it can be a bit greasy. During my last visit, the server didn't bring water in time. read more

Sizzling Lunch - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Yummy and filling food! My favorite plate to get is always the Beef Pepper Rice. Super simple but so yummy. The sizzling hot plate always makes the dish taste better and it's fun to mix. Just a fair warning though... Do NOT come here on a hot day!! My family made the mistake of coming here when there was a heat wave, and there was not much AC or ventilation in the building. The read more

Came for Father's Day special (free for dads) and it was quite busy around lunch. Ample indoor seating and great service. Ordered on the kiosk and food arrived in about 15min. 7/10 Curry Beef Udon $16 - The udon was cooked well, beef was thin and tender, curry flavor was light and there was not much seasoning. A bit bland overall. 8/10 Combo Deluxe Steak and Salmon $23 - Salmon and steak were pretty thin slices and cooked easily on the cast iron. Veggies were a nice addition and comes with a small soup. Seasoning and flavor was a bit better for this dish. read more

Sizzling Lunch - Combo delux steak and salmon - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Wifey was feeling rice tonight for dinner, was in the area and it was getting late. Stopped in not knowing what we were in for but the menu online looked promising and the smell was amazing! Wife had the garlic beef pepper rice with an extra egg, I had the beef udon with mushrrom, egg, and a side of curry sauce (not powder!). Service off the getgo was good, made sure to ask if we had been there before which we hadn't, and explained the concept of the place (cook for yourself at the table). Also the online menu/ordering system which was QR based (scan at the table). Food came out hot, server gave some tips and allowed us to work it out for ourselves. Later coming round to check in. We were full and felt satisfied, just enough without being too much for us. We were apparently more hungry than we thought! I'm not in this area often but will remember this in the future! A pleasant surprise, for sure. read more

Sizzling Lunch - Beef Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Went here yesterday around 9:00 to catch a late dinner! We ordered the curry pepper rice and the udon! Right as we walked in we were seated and it wasn't that full since it was late. You order on the ipad and they brought out the food pretty fast. This wasn't over first time here, however, the food never fails to disappoint! 10/10 stars and would recommend this place. Both the rice and udon were cooked well and delicious. Not pictured but we also got the sugarcane juice and it was good I recommend! It is a little pricey but it's understandable since sugarcane is expensive. Overall 10/10 experience read more

Sizzling Lunch - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I came around 6:30 PM on Monday and it was actually quite busy but the service and food was great. Always worth the drive! read more

Sizzling Lunch - Beef udon with cheese - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

I've always heard of Sizzling lunch but never made the move to check it out until my friend took me here last month. Since then, I've been back twice because the food is delicious, fairly priced, and generous. I got the spicy garlic beef rice the first time and the curry beef udon this time around, both very good. The sizzling rice dishes give the rice a nice char so if you're a fan of crispy rice, you'll definitely love their rice plates. The udon was also really good and the noodles had a nice bounce to them. As a cheese lover, I added cheese to my udon and it perfectly covered my noodles after mixing, making the dish super hearty. Added bonus, they accidentally gave me an egg . Also, be sure to add a bunch of the garlic shoyu and a tad of the teriyaki sauce to your plates! I really like sizzling lunch because it's comfort food for me and really hits the spot if you're craving something greasy and hearty. read more

Sizzling Lunch - Curry beef udon with cheese - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Great lunch! I ordered garlic beef with egg and it was awesome. I wish they have Japanese style hamburger steak on hot plate. read more

This location has amazing service and the food is always full of flavor. The worker (Crystal) helping my boyfriend and I was a delight. Always love coming here read more

This has been an unexpected surprise. After many years of ignoring these types of places thinking it's probably nothing special well I must admit I am simply wrong. That explains why they're always busy at lunch. They use quality thinly sliced beef placed on really hot plates. They come rare and when you mix them with the hot rice, plate and garlicky butter they become well done or medium well. If you ever eat Korean Bibimbap, this is the Japanese equivalent. For a little sweetness, add plenty of teriyaki sauce. For savory, add the garlic soyu but too much of it can get a little salty. The spicy miso isn't my favorite sauce so after a quick taste I skipped it. Be sure to do a Yelp check in to add egg to your meal ($1.75 value). Food comes fast so it would be a great quick lunch place hence these places have "lunch" in their names. read more

Sizzling Lunch - Garlic Beef Pepper Rice is excellent. Add free egg with Yelp check in. - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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If you're a fan of the OG pepper lunch in Milpitas , then you'll love this place. It offers a variety of sizzling plates and one thing I love is you can customize it how you like. You can even ask for it with Less rice if you are watching your carb intake :). My go-to is their simple ef beef sizzling plate with corn. It comes out perfect every time and I love that the rice gets crispy the longer you let it sit. The place is bright and open and plenty of open space for seating stuff is also friendly and fast. read more

Been a couple time- have not been disappointed. I always get the deluxe salmon plate- nice that it has vegetables. My husband got the beef udon- it was tasty, but a little greasy. The veggie plate was good- veggies are always good! It is nice that the plates are not really seasoned- you can add the sauces to your liking. I really like the garlic shoyu and spicy miso sauces. My daughter and I also liked the takoyaki. read more

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Food and service is always fast and delicious + staff members are always polite. Place is always clean.

I ordered to-go through Door Dash and the food came super hot. One thing to note is that they pre-mix it for you when you order to-go. They also included the sauces they have at the table in the order which is always nice! read more

Don't let the name fool you, Sizzling Lunch is an awesome dining option any time of day. I've been a regular here since I found out about it a few years ago and I won't be stopping any time soon. The food is delivered to the table raw and unmixed on a sizzling hot plate, allowing you to mix everything up and cook it to your desired level before chowing down. The real stars of the show in my opinion are the Garlic Shoyu and Teriyaki sauces that are available on every table. They form a delectable combination, and as soon as my meal arrives at the table I'm pouring a generous portion of each on top of my food so that the flavors can meld together as it cooks. It may be all in my head, but there is something great about digging into a dish of steaming food that was cooked just a few second ago. Forget farm-to-table, it's all about pan-to-mouth for that truly fresh experience. A final word of advice from personal experience, don't wear a white shirt! While they provide a small paper splash guard around the food, there will inevitably be some splatter that escapes the confines of the plate and winds up on everything within a one foot radius so be careful and plan ahead. read more

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Passed by this place for years and thought to myself "it's probably not as good as pepper lunch" and so I never thought twice about going. But I finally tried this place because it is local and I didn't feel like cooking. It was so good! I think the ingredients are simple and straightforward so you can't really mess this up even if you tried... but it was hot, flavorful, comforting, delish and allowed me to mentally transport to Japan for a hot second. Service lovely and relaxed. read more

Sizzling Lunch - Beef udon - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

When we entered a friendly staff member greeted us and let us pick our table. He came over and explained the options to us and made a recommendation. We went with garlic beef rice with kimchi and egg and beef udon with egg, onion and mushrooms. We also ordered a calamansi drink, miso soup, and cucumbers. The food comes out HOT and fast. We fried our dishes and added shoyu, spicy miso and teriyaki to each dish. There was plenty of food. We'll definitely be back to try other dishes. read more

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Shoutout to Mia and Crystal for the excellent service and experience, the food was amazing, but their energy and hospitality truly made it unforgettable. Y'all went above and beyond definitely coming back because of you two! read more

Sizzling Lunch - Garlic Beef Pepper Rice - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

I loved: $7 cheese corn This was ok: $16 garlic pepper no rice sub veggies I didn't like: $16 onion beef pepper rice Imo, food should be seasoned well when presented to the customer so my scores are lower because I had to add copious amounts of garlic shoyu to the pepper rice to make it taste good. I think subbing the rice for veggies is better since the onion, beef, and rice, was very bland and not as crispy as I'd like it to be. Customer service was good, they explained how everything worked and what to expect. Decorum is pretty standard. Not a big fan of the iPads always stuck to the table but that's fine. Giving this place a 3 for the mid food. read more

Sizzling Lunch - Cheese Corn Garlic Beef Pepper Rice - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

I usually love this place but the one time I go after years, they run out of udon. That's my go to order! It was around 1:40pm on a Saturday. How do you run out of udon!! They have a new glass noodle version and I opted to try that one instead. Admittedly it still was really good. Tasted kind of like chow fun. The one difference from the glass noodle version is that they give carrots and bean sprouts; while the rice and udon version only gives corn. Overall I enjoyed my meal and the food comes out really quick. You'll be in and out in like 20 minutes. As for the ambiance, it's a pretty loud and bustling restaurant full of steam from the food but you won't be sitting here for long. They also use a iPad now for all their tables to order food but you go up to cash register to pay. Only complaint is I ordered the beef udon when I sat down and the waiter then came out to tell me they ran out. I would have definitely appreciated a heads up before ordering. But other than that, no complaints and I'd recommend you try their new spicy miso sauce. read more

Sizzling Lunch - beef glass noodle - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California