Sizzle&Crunch Vietnamese Grill

5/5 I came in at about 12:40 today (12/21) for my first in-person order and the employees were super patient and explained everything well! The portion sizes are good for the area and price and I would much prefer going here instead of the Chipotle nearby any day. Both take-out, pickup, and in-person ordering has been good here so far and I definitely recommend a visit.

Overall, really solid price–quality–quantity balance. I ordered the grilled beef bowl with all the toppings, plus the green sauce and their soy sauce—and I loved it. The meat was juicy and definitely grilled—not boiled or bland. It had that slightly smoky flavor. The soy sauce wasn’t just plain soy—it had a sweet and spicy twist that added a lot of flavor. The toppings were fresh and crunchy, and the green sauce was fantastic too—bright and flavorful without overpowering the rest of the bowl.

One of my favorite place at the UDistrict my favorite is the chicken bowl and that green sauce is to die for also don’t forget the egg on top of rice delicious

Your familiar with those fast food restaurants based on an assembly line where you go down the line telling the workers what you want on your meal -- on the whole, a good idea. (Think Subway, Chipotle, MOD pizza, etc.) Well, this place does the same for Vietnamese food. You specify a base, which can be a rice plate, a salad bowl, or a sandwich roll. You then pick a protein to go with it and which optional toppings you want. The ordering process is pretty quick. I ordered the beef with egg on salad. I found some of the meat to be rather stringy, the rest being just OK. Not a lot of flavor, so if I go there again I will be sure to ask for some sliced jalapenos as one of the toppings. Seating is quite limited. They have about four tables each of which can seat four, and perhaps six seats at a counter along the front window. I imagine that many customers take their meals to-go.

As a Vietnamese person, this is possibly the worst banh mi I've ever had. The bread, which is essential to the identity of this kind of sandwich, is entirely wrong. It's like a hoagie roll and was dry. I had their banh mi at the SLU location last year and that bread wasn't great either but this is on another level. There are Vietnamese bakeries and delis that make Vietnamese baguettes in Seattle that can supply so this is not excusable imo. Other Vietnamese restaurants can get the right bread, why not here. As for the fillings, it's ok. Ingredients are fresh. Not the most flavorful chicken but I did appreciate that there was plenty of meat and veggies. I also had a rice bowl here, reminiscent of com tam. Rice bowl was much better, though fish sauce was just ok. Workers were kind and speedy but interaction was minimal. At the end of the day, it's like chipotle to Mexican food. It's not authentic really (they asked if I wanted fish sauce with the sandwich which was odd—never encountered that before in America or Vietnam) but it works I guess. I'm not gonna come back when there's other smaller Viet restaurants in the u-district I can support UNLESS the bread situation improves.

I’m not a picky person, but the bahn mi was literally barely cut and they just threw everything onto it and it could not even shut because it was not properly cut. I ordered two and they were both like this. We literally could not eat it. Any other bahn mi place around is good this place was terrible

It’s always packed in here and hard to get a seat. You get your food almost immediately after ordering. Super simple menu (either a bowl or a sandwich) but still fresh and yummy.

Ive been coming here for 6 years now and every single time it hits. My favorite order is the housepork plate, it’s just the go to. I usually substitute one of the meats in the plate to Tofu because their braised tofu is absolutely banger! They give extra sauces on the side but that green sauce is 💕. Sadly this place has very limited seating but don’t worry the food tastes good even after a drive home or to a park!

One of my favorite places to have quick tasty meal for reasonable price. Neither it's ordered on the spot or delivered by food delivery service, it always fresh and portion size is fairly big compared to other places. Definitely the best. Highly recommend

I ordered through Uber eats for weekday lunch pick up and that was mega clutch. There was a line out the door (about 10-15min wait) when I arrived because of the lunch rush. The location is right off UW campus so the streets are pretty busy and hard to find rare parking. My order was ready and pick up was easy. It looked like a Vietnamese chipotle style place with very little indoor seating (2-3 spots) so definitely for take out spot. 10/10 Pork Bowl $16/ 2bowls (UBER EATs BOGO) regularly $11/bowl in store - YO this place is must go if you're in the area! They loaded the bowls to the cover and each bowl had double protein portions! There's a mix of rice and veggies and the green sauce was bomb! Add their fish sauce as well for the authentic Vietnamese flavors! Overall super value even without the ubereats deal, really good, large portions. Definitely coming back.

This is my absolute favorite place in UDistrict! I come here as a ritual when I need a good, balanced meal quickly because I have a lot of studying to do! Whenever I'm having a rough day, getting the grilled chicken rice bowl always turns the day around! The service staff are always so nice and welcoming even though it goes really fast. Since last academic year they've added a lot of drink options, but I love the Vietnamese coffee, even if you do takeout you get it in a cute little glass jar which you can keep! I would rate this place 6 stars if I could, it's really meant a lot to me and my student experience. And from talking with my friends, it's a favorite of many students. I'm excited to keep coming here throughout the rest of my time here!

Nothing special here, just convenient. The person taking our order was polite and helpful as she was the one making our order. At the counter to pay, we had to repeat our order of what we had. After receiving the order; I noticed napkins about 18" from the cashiers hands, so I ask for some napkins. She told me that they are over there, across the lobby and past people in line. Instead of giving me the napkins that she literally would not have to take a step to get, she inconvenienced us by having us squeeze by people to get them and then to squeeze back to our tiny table. It is a college place, so the friendliness is not overwhelming or abundant. The meat inside was poor quality and we had to remove about 1/3 because it was mostly fat. The sandwich was wrapped with the sauce on the outside of the bread, so it was difficult to hold and very messy. We did not finish our lunch. Not worth a return visit.

Fast service. generous portions. Ask for the soy sauce, extra. Green sauce pretty saucy too. The egg man is the best. If you're feeling hungry, go here.

I have heard great things about this place so I stopped by for takeout. I got a steak salad/rice bowl combination with all of the veggies - absolutely amazing! The helping was very generous, I ended up with dinner and lunch the next day. The staff were friendly and efficient - experiencing virtually no wait time.

The pork salad bowl is one of my favorite and most healthy, takeout options. But the staff need to slow down and pay attention to service. What makes the salad spectacular is the green onion aioli dressing and we always order an extra one on the side. Two of the last three orders did not have any dressing. The third time we ordered this dish and a pork rice bowl. Both had a large amount of fresh jalapeño added to the salad, which is not usual with the dish. It seems like someone had added the jalapeño, but did not mix it into the salad so we got an extra spicy serving.

I love sizzle n crunch. They season their meat super well and the rice is exactly like Vietnamese com tam. I love the variety of vegetables you can also get with your meal and the fish sauce is tasty! Service is quick. Vibes are like a 'Vietnamese Chipotle'. One star off as cleanliness can look questionable but nevertheless tasty food!

It's not bad, but it's not great. I tried their Grilled Beef Rice Bowl which came with the obvious grilled beef, rice, and assorted vegetables. Almost the same ingredients you would find in a banh mi, except as a rice bowl. I like the concept, the bowl itself was refreshing with the vegetables and the meat was good. I think they could have cooked the egg a lot better, it looks a little lifeless. I will say however if you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food, this is probably the least authentic one you'll find in University District. That doesn't mean it's bad though, but it's not amazing either. I didn't see any Vietnamese staff working which might not be important to others, but as a Vietnamese person myself I would feel more confident about this establishment.

Vibes were off when I went. I was STUCK in the bathroom afterwards The rice was soggy and was not cooked correctly; I'm unsure if the meat was cooked all the way but the food did not taste like it was prepared correctly. Service wasn't really that great either. I think there's other places on the Ave that are cool to try instead. I was really disappointed because there's so much hype around Sizzle but when I went it wasn't that great

I got the Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl and it was sooo good! Basically a Vietnamese chipotle with the perfect crunch and sauce. I usually love my food spicy and add hot sauce to almost everything, however the green sauce was so flavorful I didn't even add anything else. Get all the toppings and the portion ends up being huge. Not a big fan of the chicken bahn mi tho, the bread was a little too crunchy for my liking. If you are looking for something quick and simple, I'd definitely check this place out!

Such a yummy place to grab a quick bowl of fresh Vietnamese meat and greens! They are generous with their portions and cutely decorated! We ordered a drink too but we wouldn't recommend it/get it again but will definitely be back for the food!

Very reasonable pricing, super fast service and food was amazing. Would definitely return with friends. Not a lot of seating but it's basically made to-go.

Super bomb steak rice bowl. Location sucks for parking, but I just order out on this place. Def recommended.

The same fresh and delicious taste every time. Very affordable with extremely generous portions of food and fast service. The house pork plate is a personal favorite!

The current staff seem unfriendly compared to years past, and it feels like they're getting grumpier by the day. While I understand they're working students, rudeness shouldn't be excused. I don't expect a full conversation about my day, but it would be nice not to be met with annoyance when I request something as simple as an extra sauce.

I ordered the house pork plate to-go with fish sauce, and I thought it was really tasty. The service was fast and the server double checked if I wanted jalapeños or not (I accidentally said I wanted all the toppings), which I really appreciated. Since I didn't dine in, I can't say anything about what that is like, but I did really enjoy the food. It had been a few hours since my last proper meal, so I was pretty hungry (hence the poorly taken photo, sorry about that). I devoured the majority of my food within 20 minutes. The braised pork belly was really tender, and the grilled lemongrass pork wasn't too heavy on the lemongrass. I had some leftovers, which is surprising considering how hungry I was, so I think that's a good testament to how sizable the portions are.

Sizzle & Crunch used to be one of my go-to spots for a quick dinner back when I lived in the U District. Unfortunately, it seems like the current staff doesn't care much for quality service or safe food handling practices. When we walked in last night, we waited several minutes at the front counter without any of the employees greeting us or acknowledging our presence. I assume they were all preoccupied with packing orders for pick-up, but a "hello" or a "we'll be with you in a second" would have been nice and common courtesy. The first girl in the assembly line dropped one of the rice bowls she was packing and had to sweep it up. To our horror and disgust, she held the dustpan and broom using her plastic gloves and then didn't change to clean gloves when she went back to packing other orders - she even stuck her dirty gloves in the lettuce!!! Meanwhile, another employee was transferring baguettes from a bin to another counter, but in the process was piling the bread into her arms so that they were all touching her shirt - definitely put me off from ordering a banh mi! When the first girl finally turned her attention to us, I had to ask her to change into clean gloves since I saw her handle the broom and dustpan. Very much a cringe moment, but made worse because she didn't apologize and her tone even seemed to sour. When I got to the toppings station, the next girl said they were out of cucumbers even if they had plenty right in plain sight. I pointed them out to her and she said those were for the banh mi sandwiches but she could spare a few for my rice bowl. I thought it was weird that they wouldn't just divide their existing supply of cucumbers for the sandwiches and bowls. Overall, I'd give Sizzle & Crunch as it is 0/5 stars if I could. The grilled pork was tasty like I remembered it being, but the service and unsafe food handling practices completely ruined the experience and made me feel kinda gross while eating. Will not be returning and do not recommend.

I usually get takeout from this place and I don't tend to take pictures of take out. I've tried all of their meats in a bowl and they're all good. You get the choice of an egg too which is nice for days that I'm more hungry. Their veggies are really fresh and everything tastes good. Service is quick since they get everything done really quick. Never eaten inside the restaurant since it's a takeout kind of place.

This deserves a 5 stars (and more!) from me. Their bowls are so delicious! The flavor just explodes in my mouth because there are so much food in the bowl. I really like their pebbly rice. When you order, they'll ask for your choice of base, protein and vegetables. The protein choices I recommend are tofu, grilled pork, or grilled chicken. I ordered rice, grilled chicken, and ALL of the vegetable toppings. You can order however much vegetable toppings you'd like. A note about the vegetables is that there are jalapeños so make sure to not include that if you can't handle the spice. There are two sauce options: soy sauce or fish sauce; I chose the fish sauce. Also, the sitting area is very small, there are only 3 tables.

Portions were generous. Flavors really good. Lots of ways to order your meal, rice, salad, sandwich. Definitely worth it!

My go to place to eat as a UW student. Whenever people visit and want food I will take them nowhere else. You wanna know a crazy life hack? Order the buy one get one deal on Uber eats and pick it up yourself. Thank me later.

This place is just as good as I remembered it! I absolutely had to eat this again when I came back to Seattle! I missed this place so much, I came back twice during my trip! The first time we got the house pork chop plate, it was so good and I loved that we got to have two different textures of the pork. The braised pork was so soft and went well with the grilled pork. The two flavors complimented each other and I loved the amount of veggies they always give. Everything here always taste so fresh and they give so much food! It's definitely at least two meals! The second time I came, I got the beef plate! I forgot how good it was and this time around the plate was even heavier than the last time. I probably ate like almost half of the plate and was full since it was so packed. It made for a nice lunch the next day the beef has that nice smokey flavor and I'm always appreciative of how soft and fluffy their rice is! Overall this is the best place to go if you want a tasty meal loaded with veggies and if you're in a rush since they prepare the food super quick - chipotle style!

Sizzle & Crunch is a fantastic Chipotle-style Asian fusion restaurant that is sure to leave your taste buds tingling with delight. The restaurant has a great ambiance and a menu that is both extensive and diverse, offering a wide range of Asian fusion dishes to choose from. While you may be tempted to order through online food delivery platforms like DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub, I strongly recommend going to the restaurant in person. Not only is the food much cheaper when ordered in person, and they are very quick to prepare it. The prices in-store are reasonable, and as of April 2023, a pork bowl costs just $10.87. This is significantly less than the prices charged by online food delivery platforms, which can be more than $17. By going to the restaurant in person, you'll be able to enjoy delicious Asian fusion dishes at a fraction of the cost, which is a definite plus for any budget-conscious foodie. Overall, Sizzle & Crunch is a great restaurant that offers delicious Asian fusion food at reasonable prices. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves bold flavors and enjoys trying new things. Just remember to skip the delivery platforms and go to the restaurant in person - your bank account will thank you for it!

Consistent quality and flavor. Always makes for a full tasty meal. Quick line and friendly staff too. Definitely preferable for a grab and go scenario.

It's a good sandwich but a terrible banh mi. First, what I liked: - very tasty pork, especially the belly - you get enough veggies which not everyone does - it's nice to build it your own way Chipotle style But: - the bread is not at all crunchy on the outside even if they warm it up - they don't manage the sandwich stuffing process well. It's impossible to pick up the resulting soggy object and hold it with two hands. The bread falls apart and the fillings fall out. - no pickled daikon and in general veggies are not pickly enough. And those make it just a difficult lunch to eat, without the ideal balance of fat, vinegar, and crunch that creates a banh mi. So many other better neighbor options.

This place is rather gross inside and outside. It doesn't reflect all those nice photos here on Yelp at all. Also they use plastic for everything unlike the photos here. Set up is like Chipotle at a way smaller scale and dirtier. Got the special banh mi. Small size bread but very much loaded with ingredients. Tasty. But the place is too gross for me to return.

If you want to have a good meal don't place an order online. You have to be there to check the freshness of your meal. Their banh mi bred is not fresh and is bad. These people are not honest

This is the only review you need to read -- Sizzle? It's not fucking fine dining but it's everything else: fast, cheap, filling. It's a religion, a cult. You're either in or your out but there are rules to the game. Don't get a banh mi, you get a rice bowl with either pork or chicken. If you got it like that you might upgrade to pork belly. Never skip the over easy egg. Extra green sauce if you know what's good for you. The workers in there are getting killed, food safety is questionable but I wouldn't have it any other way. If you want to cry about it, be my guest. But I'd rather get shot before ever ordering another shitty chipotle bowl during my lunch hour. Sizzle is for the working man, and an Ave gold medalist. Good for the soul, even better for the stomach. God bless this jawn

The sandwich was alright. The workers didn't really show a professional attitude when I interacted with them. Also, it looked very messy and gross inside. I'm probably not coming back here because I know some other spots with much better sandwiches and service.

Holy shit this place is so good. The quality and amount of protein and the amazing taste make a $13 bowl soooo worth it. The green sauce on the veggies is literally to die for and I'd literally buy it and eat it on everything if I could. The rice and amount of meat you get, topped with a runny egg is amazing. I can't believe I haven't been here before because this is probably my favorite rice bowl on the Ave now. Please go!!!! 10/10

Green sauce!!!! So good. Also appreciate that this is Vietnamese but peanut free as we have a peanut allergy in the family. Will definitely come again.

Food 10/10. Always has been. Priced well too. If you've never been, just watch how people in front of you order or ask the employees there. They're typically happy to answer your questions. It's "fast" food. So expect the vibe to be kind of like chipotle, but more delicious and more like comfort food. I've been going for 5 years now. Their health rating has improved so much since!!! I will keep coming back.

University District Location. Pickled up a BB special Banh Mih ($9.96) - not mind blowing, but love how they don't skimp on the filling. They prep the sandwich assembly line style in front of you.

I used to come here on a weekly basis for the last 2-3 years. The food tastes good, portions are good, and prices are reasonable. But there is just something not sanitary about the food as many have indicated here. I've gotten food poisoning twice here so I'm pretty much done with the place now, as much as I like the taste and concept.

So so good!!! The set up is very similar to Chipotle but Vietnamese, they give a good amount and the green sauce makes it ten times better! If you're wanting a big lunch then this is the best place to have a good quick meal!

Within the u-district, sizzle&crunch is hands down the GOAT. Their bowls are only $10-12 and their portions are very generous. While sometimes the service workers are a hit or miss, the food makes up for it. If it's your first time there, don't be too hesitant on the jalapeno (green) sauce. It's not really spicy, more creamy if anything. Personally, I like asking for extra green sauce!

One of the best value in U district. Very generous portions with the rice bowls and great portions of meat. The jalapeño aioli is amazing and they fill the bowl up to the brim.

I really love this place. I've been to this place so many times. I love ordering a chicken bowl with all the toppings. The jalapeño green sauce has my heart - I always ask for extra! Don't forget to get the egg on top of your bowl too. Today, I was a little disappointed because there was only a little chicken left and I had to ask for them to get some more, but they did. Also this specific location is pretty small with limited space to eat. I've been to other locations that are much nicer, cleaner, and bigger. Overall, the food is great, but the location really isn't my favorite. However, I will give 4 stars because I do love the food.

So good!! This place does Viet food Chipotle style, has large portions, and is relatively cheap. The bowls are really good with the fish sauce.

Do yourself a favor and try this place out! Truly the best vermicelli tofu bowl I've EVER had! Also, ensure you grab yourself a side of the mouth watering jalapeno cilantro aioli as it's an absolute must! so so so good.

Super speedy service and open on the holiday! The food was delicious and had a nice mix of flavors. The name is very accurate. The sandwich was loaded such that all the meat was on one side and the veggies on the other, which was a tad inconvenient. The bowl was perfectly crafted!

** Food Poisoning alert** Quick recap: - Food: Got food poisoning - Portion size: Average - Service: At the counter - Environment: Small bowl bar - $: Low to average - Perks: Outdoors table Overall? Obviously food poisoning is going to depend on how fresh the ingredients are, how clean a place is, and/or how often cooks clean their hands... So let me give you a couple of insights that should have made me throw the food away and not touch it: - The chicken did not look like chicken, to the point that my SO asked if this was pork. It was unappetizing to say the least. - The salad (iceberg type) had some red-ish/brown-ish in it, which tells you things are not super fresh Other than that, the staff was nice and the location is cool. Too bad.

This place is really nice for a filling and fresh meal. I ordered the rice bowl with grilled chicken. The meat was really nicely marinated, the green sauce is soo good, and all the veggies were really fresh. They were unfortunately out of pork belly and grilled pork - I think they had a sign that said there was distribution problems. But I'm excited to come back and try those once they get them back in stock!

Got to try the spot for the first time today, I was pleasantly surprised with portion size, flavor, and speed. I highly recommend dropping by if you want a satisfying and full meal. Tried the pork and the chicken, both of them were extremely good. And I think their jalapeño cilantro sour cream dressing sauce is unique. Highly recommend, wish they opened more locations.

Amazing portions and tasty protein options - I got half beef and half chicken in a rice bowl. The staff were extremely helpful and kind! The shop itself is a bit small, but this was not a problem for us as we took our food to go!

This place is soooo good. Honestly one of my favorite places to eat around this area and I crave it all the time. I always get the House Pork Plate and it's delicious every single time. They give a lot of food and pork and service is super fast. I really like their short grained rice as well and the pickled vegetables. Also very reasonably priced considering how much food they give.

I've heard really good things about this place from classmates and reviews on yelp, so I finally stopped by a few days ago after a Saturday morning class with friends. When we arrived, they weren't open yet so we waited outside. I've been asked by friends to try the banh mi here to give my judgment on whether or not it's authentic and I was surprised (and disappointed) by their selection. Not only do they not have pate, an essential component of banh mi, but they also don't have cha which is one of the most traditional banh mi meat. I ended up ordering the pork belly banh mi with all the toppings except jalapeños and got the green sauce they had on the side. I would describe the banh mi as what Americans think Vietnamese food is. It may somewhat look like banh mi but the taste is so far from authentic that if I was blindfolded, I would guess it was just some sandwich with no connection to banh mi. It feels almost wrong to call it Vietnamese. I didn't order the rice bowl that others have written reviews about so I can't speak about whether it's authentic. Aside from my rant on its authenticity, I admit that they give you a huge portion of meat. The pork belly was fairly spicy which I didn't expect and overall the banh mi would be pretty dry without some kind of sauce. I'm not sure what the green sauce I had was but it was pretty good. Overall it was a pretty decent sandwich but for ~$11, I wouldn't come back. If you came here looking for authentic banh mi, then you would be very disappointed. I let my mother try some and she had nothing good to say about it. For the price, you can buy 2 actual banh mi elsewhere as well. However I think if you're looking for something Vietnamese-inspired then it may work to satisfy your cravings. But for all the hype I heard around this restaurant, I left disappointed.

I've been here a few times now, and never been disappointed with the food! Spicy pork is to die for and the eggs are cooked really well! I don't know what it is about some of these rice bowl places, but they can never figure out how to cook an egg. Service was quick and friendly and the ambience was very nice with lots of great seating areas. Only thing I wish is that they had more drink options. I will continue to frequent this place when I'm in the Seattle area.

The chicken plate is always so good, I recommend adding a fried egg to your plate too. I think you can do half rice/half salad for the same price, instead of just choosing one base which is nice. Definitely recommend this place for Vietnamese grill!