Sizzling Lunch

1085 E Brokaw Rd #30, San Jose
(408) 899-6448

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Elena B

I've tried several Sizzling Lunch locations in different cities but it's the first time I've visited this one. It was on a busy Sunday so there was no to available tables, so our party of 4 walked in, signed up for the waiting list, and in about 15 minutes the text that our table is ready came in.
We were seated and ordered our food, which came out very fast. It was hot, delicious, and we were very happy with the service. The fries were absolutely amazon tasting and became my favorite appetizers. The main courses were also good and we had a really nice lunch.
The food was very filling and the ambiance of the restaurant was very welcoming

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese French Fries

Najat

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Ngo

Massive upgrade from the old pepper lunch. Lots of options and seasonings on the table. Staff is quick and attentive. Water is available in a big iced carafe on your table. Hope they bring back the unagi and egg option.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tim

I feel like the only reason this place has such good ratings is because there's hella Asians around here and Asians love their rice, especially crispy rice. Lol. I ordered the spicy garlic beef pepper rice $17. In reality it's just 75% white rice, 20% beef, 5% corn. Once the beef is cooked, there's maybe 2 oz. So you are mainly eating carbs. Those on a low carb diet will still be hungry after. Food overall has good flavor and you can customize it further with all the sauces and seasonings on the table. The rice does get nice and crispy from the hot stone. Overall, food is decent, nothing special, but poor value for your money

Small restaurant but with lots of small tables inside and a few outside as well. It's a bit smokey inside, but not as bad as kbbq places. Order by QR code and pay at the front after. Service was minimal but fine. Large shared parking lot

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

R D

DON'T EVER GO HERE.....PERIOD!!!!!
the food was the WORST I have had in a long time. It was SOOOOOOOO BAD I couldn't eat the majority of it!!!

I could have put my $43 on the ground and set it on fire 🔥 and got more enjoyment from it.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Garret Liang

They serve you with a stainless steel spoon on the sizzling bowl, which is very hot and burns your tongue. The beef on the sizzling bowl started half raw and by the time you finish the bowl, the beef will be burnt due to the heat and dryness.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Wilmer Williams

Favorite place to go with my babe! We normally get cheese corn and hot garlic meat sizzling platter with rice. The staff is always friendly and relaxed.
In reality, if you value sizzling plates, this is the place to go while stay within your budget! I love garlic, so I always get extra garlic butter!!! I go there about 2-3 times every month since I never get tired of it. Definitely recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vattanak Dalton

The food pretty good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Daniel Guo

Definitely need some brain cells to eat here.

Wait was definitely pretty long (do not come here on a lunch break like I did) and you'll have to wait inside as well. Staff taught us how to cook which wasn't very difficult. Started making it, and it still tasted pretty good, but it would definitely be a lot better with experience. I don't know if I would say it was WORTH the wait, but the food was pretty good and the portion was solid as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Alexaa

The food is fresh, and watching it cook on a sizzling hot plate right at your table adds a fun experience to the meal. The portions are generous, and the flavors are rich and satisfying. Staff is friendly, and the restaurant has a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mysti Doughty

This is a fun, festive, and cool place to bring someone that has never had a sizzling lunch before. It's all in the name. A little loud and they do have outside seating.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pepper Rice

Dao

Depending who the server is dictates the service. Half of the time, it's decent. What's exceptional is the food. Really good rice plates. Excellent sides.
I believe there's a takeout option, but I've always dined in because it's cooked on a hot plate and probably wouldn't taste as good reheated.
Recommendation; cheese fries, rice plate (I like the pepper beef and the pork belly plates), gyoza. Everything is a hit, there are no misses at this establishment.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Spicy Garlic Beef Pepper Rice, Cheesy Fries, Pepper Rice, Garlic Beef, Deep Fried Gyoza

James Nguyen

Food was amazing 10/10 no complaints. I loved the japanese experience. The service was unparalleled, we were taken care of and the workers gave off such a happy vibe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kurobuta Pork Belly Pepper Rice

Raul

About 90% of the meal is rice, to the point of it being ridiculous. Very shortly after eating had horrible gut pains, had Hersey squirts in a gas station bathroom and later in the night puked. Never coming back. Even if I didn’t explode out of every hole

Van Nguyen

I was invited for lunch... didn't know it was the name of the restaurant...they could do better with that. You order from a monitor at the table. The food came semi-cooked in an iron platter. I ordered the udon with pork belly...actually raw looking and sizzling, took 5-10 min to complete cooking...no temp check. There were assorted condiments on the table...add for flavor. There were 12 of us at the connected rectangular tables, too many for conversation. Everyone seemed happy with their foods. Highly recommend for people to try.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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