This spot is super tiny but busy so ordering ahead is a pro tip. There are not any tables for eating, just a counter.
I enjoyed the egg-salad sandwich with ham, cucumber, corn, and buttered wheat bread quite a lot. The pork bulgogi onigiri had great flavor, and I was quite impressed by the inventive wrap that separates the nori so that it doesn't get damp.
I was not quite so excited by the bacon kimbob, in part because I like my bacon crispy and this wasn't quite there. It's also quite dry.
Other Rice Junkies in the Bay Area have a specialty wrap with macaroni salad and a range of sauces, but this seems to be the first one that they're experimenting with toast-based items more. I did not try the Issac toast, which is their signature item here that features an omelet inside of bread. I would go back to try that.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Vivian “Vivventure” Wayfarer
I really wanted to like this place. I think it’s got great decor (efficient in how they used the space), hardworking staff, and is incredibly instagramable (both in terms of the wings on the wall while you wait and the way the food is presented and packaged).
We ordered a bunch of items: fish cake kimbap, onigiris, rice cakes, the combo Issac and the bulgogi sandwich. The onigiris and the kimbap were probably the most appetizing - but nothing extraordinary. The rice cakes were also okay, but a little pricey for its portion size. The sandwiches, however, felt like they were constructed for the snap/gram: great colors and great variety of items stuffed in. Taste-wise, I think it tried too hard to mix in western flavors and was a little too greasy. The bulgogi sandwich almost tasted like a Philly cheesesteak but with very sweet beef. Meanwhile, the jam/sauce of the Issac sandwich similarly took away from the overall sandwich. Great for sharing, but probably too much as an individual meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Evan Luu
I am not sure how to describe how I feel about this place because the combo issac toast that I ordered is something unique. After ordering this twice, the only thing that I can say that this is a good sandwich. Especially at the price it goes for ~8.50 (can't exactly remember) and with tax its goes for about 9.37.
The only flaw that I can say about this sandwich is that it can get messy to eat so watch out if you need to make a good impression.
Note: Take out only so plan accordingly where you're going to eat. The parking lot can get filled up easily since its in a plaza filled with a lot of other businesses.
Would I come back? I definitely would.
To people who are expecting the same rice junky menu from the other locations, this place's menu is different.
Photos: shot on Pixel 9 Pro XL
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joyce Lam
This is a cute little take out place with fresh yummy Kim bap and onigiri but Korean style. And great sandwiches. Tteboki was very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hanna Kang
Absolutely loved their egg Kimbap—fresh ingredients and very filling. But their sandwiches were a bit too saucy for my taste... I would still come back to try more varieties of Kimbap. :)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Bulgogi Gimbap
Marcos Rodriguez
Very limited seating option! Menu offers a very limited choices
Robert Fang
Excellent food and quick service. We ordered the smoked salmon sandwich, combo Isaac, ham and cheese Isaac, and the beef kimbap. All had good flavors and tasted fresh. Finally was able to try this place. They close early at 3pm so we never got a chance to try it. So glad we tried it today for an early lunch. Good price for the food. Most items were between $5-8. We will be returning to try their other items. Highly recommend.
Carla
Delicious korean toast 😍
James
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.
Julia Sonn
This cozy little spot might be small, but it packs a big punch! Most of their menu items are not only delicious but also easy to enjoy on-the-go. The prices are super reasonable, making it perfect for grabbing a quick bite or packing a lunch. I’ve already become a regular, but I can see myself coming back even more often!
RICE JUNKY PLEASE BRING BACK THE RICE BOWLS I MISS MY COCAINE CHICKEN WITH ANGRY SAUCE AND EGG RICE PLEASE I AM LOVING THE NEW CONCEPT BUT SO MANY HIGH SCHOOLERS LIKE I WAS WERE ROOTING AND HOLDING SPACE FOR THEM RICE BOWLS EVERY LUNCH WE NEED IT BACK. I NEED IT BACK! #BRINGITBACKTILITSREVERSED! #RICEJUNKYLOVA4LYFE
RC InBayArea
So nice to find Korean style food in the East Bay. The only place I could find Isaac Toast. Prices are very reasonable. Hopefully the business is a success as I would love it to be one of my Go To places in Fremont.
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Isaac Toast, Gimbap
Hyun Yong Jin
As a Korean, I can approve this place. Issac toast was total kicking ssang dda bong.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Isaac Toast
Patrick Diep
The combo sandwich was 3-4 lbs of delicious, saucy, filling sustenance. And for $8? I will be returning. Freshly made Kimbap too.
This spot is super tiny but busy so ordering ahead is a pro tip. There are not any tables for eating, just a counter.
I enjoyed the egg-salad sandwich with ham, cucumber, corn, and buttered wheat bread quite a lot. The pork bulgogi onigiri had great flavor, and I was quite impressed by the inventive wrap that separates the nori so that it doesn't get damp.
I was not quite so excited by the bacon kimbob, in part because I like my bacon crispy and this wasn't quite there. It's also quite dry.
Other Rice Junkies in the Bay Area have a specialty wrap with macaroni salad and a range of sauces, but this seems to be the first one that they're experimenting with toast-based items more. I did not try the Issac toast, which is their signature item here that features an omelet inside of bread. I would go back to try that.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
I really wanted to like this place. I think it’s got great decor (efficient in how they used the space), hardworking staff, and is incredibly instagramable (both in terms of the wings on the wall while you wait and the way the food is presented and packaged).
We ordered a bunch of items: fish cake kimbap, onigiris, rice cakes, the combo Issac and the bulgogi sandwich. The onigiris and the kimbap were probably the most appetizing - but nothing extraordinary. The rice cakes were also okay, but a little pricey for its portion size. The sandwiches, however, felt like they were constructed for the snap/gram: great colors and great variety of items stuffed in. Taste-wise, I think it tried too hard to mix in western flavors and was a little too greasy. The bulgogi sandwich almost tasted like a Philly cheesesteak but with very sweet beef. Meanwhile, the jam/sauce of the Issac sandwich similarly took away from the overall sandwich. Great for sharing, but probably too much as an individual meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I am not sure how to describe how I feel about this place because the combo issac toast that I ordered is something unique. After ordering this twice, the only thing that I can say that this is a good sandwich. Especially at the price it goes for ~8.50 (can't exactly remember) and with tax its goes for about 9.37.
The only flaw that I can say about this sandwich is that it can get messy to eat so watch out if you need to make a good impression.
Note: Take out only so plan accordingly where you're going to eat. The parking lot can get filled up easily since its in a plaza filled with a lot of other businesses.
Would I come back? I definitely would.
To people who are expecting the same rice junky menu from the other locations, this place's menu is different.
Photos: shot on Pixel 9 Pro XL
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a cute little take out place with fresh yummy Kim bap and onigiri but Korean style. And great sandwiches. Tteboki was very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely loved their egg Kimbap—fresh ingredients and very filling. But their sandwiches were a bit too saucy for my taste... I would still come back to try more varieties of Kimbap. :)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Bulgogi Gimbap
Very limited seating option! Menu offers a very limited choices
Excellent food and quick service. We ordered the smoked salmon sandwich, combo Isaac, ham and cheese Isaac, and the beef kimbap. All had good flavors and tasted fresh. Finally was able to try this place. They close early at 3pm so we never got a chance to try it. So glad we tried it today for an early lunch. Good price for the food. Most items were between $5-8. We will be returning to try their other items. Highly recommend.
Delicious korean toast 😍
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.
This cozy little spot might be small, but it packs a big punch! Most of their menu items are not only delicious but also easy to enjoy on-the-go. The prices are super reasonable, making it perfect for grabbing a quick bite or packing a lunch. I’ve already become a regular, but I can see myself coming back even more often!
Restaurantji Recommends
Really unique food options and good prices
RICE JUNKY PLEASE BRING BACK THE RICE BOWLS I MISS MY COCAINE CHICKEN WITH ANGRY SAUCE AND EGG RICE PLEASE I AM LOVING THE NEW CONCEPT BUT SO MANY HIGH SCHOOLERS LIKE I WAS WERE ROOTING AND HOLDING SPACE FOR THEM RICE BOWLS EVERY LUNCH WE NEED IT BACK. I NEED IT BACK! #BRINGITBACKTILITSREVERSED! #RICEJUNKYLOVA4LYFE
So nice to find Korean style food in the East Bay. The only place I could find Isaac Toast. Prices are very reasonable. Hopefully the business is a success as I would love it to be one of my Go To places in Fremont.
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Isaac Toast, Gimbap
As a Korean, I can approve this place. Issac toast was total kicking ssang dda bong.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Isaac Toast
The combo sandwich was 3-4 lbs of delicious, saucy, filling sustenance. And for $8? I will be returning. Freshly made Kimbap too.
Food: 5
Service: 5
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