William V.
Yelp
I have mixed feelings about the Rice Junky in Fremont. I used to love frequenting this spot for their Cocaine Chicken wraps, burritos, and bowls, which were flavorful and delicious. In my recent visit, they had changed their menu and it was a DISAPPOINTING experience. We ordered two things this time, a bulgogi sandwich and their three triangle gimbap (cream anchovy, bulgogi, and kimchi tuna). We waited 39 minutes.
Bulgogi Sandwich: was left in a bag to become soggy for 10-15 minutes as they prepared the three gimbaps. The bread was nothing special, just generic white bread. the bulgogi marinade was too sweet to go with the basic bread. Just a bad experience despite eating it straight from the store as it was room temperature from being left out as they prepared the gimbap.
Gimbap: while they took the time to wrap each individual gimbap, in my opinion, that is not the best use of time. kim chi tunawas not it for me, more on the sour side. I prefer my kim chi a little spicier and a tiny bit sweeter. The rest of the flavors (creamy anchovy, bulgogi) were okay, nothing special aside the bulgogi being similar complaint to the sandwich.
The ordering process remains straightforward for a small establishment. But they may be adjusting to their new menu, as they were not efficient in their prep process.
Ultimately, I don't think I will return as the menu change has left me longing for the dishes that initially drew me in. Yes, part of this review is cope but... the new options, being street food, was not a good experience for what it's worth.