Sizzling House&Noodle

This restaurant brings me back to Japan and the smells and taste of the food is identical to the delicious food in Japan. Ive been searching for the authentic taste of Japanese curry and I finally found it here. I will definitely be returning!

Made reservation online with no issues Had to move it up 30 mins and called that request in with no issues Parking lot is very busy as their are loads of places so arrive a wee early to wait it out Friendly staff Menus on table Place order by using a QR code I did the sizziling plate with shrimp and rice with black pepper sauce........delish! Large portion sizes Wee robot brings out the food Free scoop of ice cream for dessert Definitely bring your appetite!

Had such a good experience at this location. The service was top notch. Kelsey was super friendly and kind. She took the time to go over the menu with us even though we were walking in pretty close to the closing time. Tristin stopped by to check in on us and chatted with us for a few minutes which really made us feel welcomed. The Wagyu sizzling plate was excellent and well worth the try. The soup base for the Golden Chicken noodle lacked flavor, but ultimately was able to spruce up with some curry flavors. Giving this place 5 stars for the service, but 4 stars for the food.

A new Taiwanese-fusion restaurant just opened in the old China Max location. Though labeled Taiwanese, it has a strong Japanese influence, specializing in teppanyaki and rice noodles. We went on a Saturday at 6:30 PM, expecting it to be quiet since it’s new—but it was packed! We ordered the black pepper A5 Wagyu teppanyaki, salmon curry teppanyaki, tom yum lobster rice noodles, takoyaki, and fried sweet potato taro balls. Despite the premium ingredients (Wagyu and lobster!), the total was only around $100. The food was impressive! The sizzling teppanyaki dishes smelled amazing. The A5 Wagyu was melt-in-your-mouth tender, pairing perfectly with the black pepper sauce. The crispy rice was a nice touch. The salmon curry was good but slightly overcooked; the curry was mild and needed a bit of salt. The tom yum lobster rice noodles were a surprise favorite—generous portions with lobster, mussels, fish, and quail eggs. Even the broth was too good to leave behind! The takoyaki and sweet potato taro balls were solid. Service was excellent despite the crowd. Overall, a fantastic dining experience—great flavors, good portions, and friendly service. Definitely worth a visit!

Great call babe! Easy menu and the staff were very helpful too. Our order was the wagyu steak and wagyu beef, it was out to us in reasonable time.

Food was okay. The place was very clean. The wait staff genuinely try hard to make you happy. That said, it isn't a place I would intentionally seek it out nor avoid. The wait staff seemed to try hard and are still trying to get their flow figured out (soft opening; 1/30/2025). The menu wasn't clear, especially regarding allergies. I'm allergic to milk and all dairy, so I was limited to the vegan chicken option (everything else supposedly had butter and cheese in it). The black pepper sauce was recommended by the waitress and I found it quite good. The udon noodles were cooked right and the food was very hot (temperature). I appreciated the person dropping off the food reminding me to pour the sauce on the food, mix, then eat. The karaage chicken was tasty, but very overcooked. The sauce that came with the karaage chicken was nothing to write home about. The soda (canned) was nice and cold, which was appreciated after a long day of walking around the zoo. The music is a bit loud, but not overwhelming. Overall, I think they need to clarify the venue and menu to specify what they are offering. ("Sizzling plate" isn't a term I was familiar with) I think they are not in a great location, with a hot pot spot right next to them and kind of hidden. The food was hot and filling, though. Price was okay. I'd go again if I were invited out.

I went in with low expectations, but this sizzling plate restaurant truly exceeded them! The food was amazing, and the sizzling plates added a fun touch. Definitely recommend - I'll be back for more!"

Previously a Taiwanese hot pot spot, this place has been renovated into a Taiwanese-style noodle restaurant. My friend and I tried their sizzling teppanyaki udon stir-fry this time. Here’s how it works: 1️⃣ Step 1:Choose your protein—options like chicken, beef, salmon, or shrimp. 2️⃣ Step 2: Pick a sauce (black pepper, mushroom, or Japanese curry). You can also add an extra protein for an additional cost. My personal take? It was just okay—nothing special. The teppan stuck easily, so I had to keep stirring to prevent burning. However, my friend enjoyed it! If you’re into stir-fried noodles, it might be worth a try, but temper your expectations

I LOVE this place -- fell in love with it the very first time I came! I've been coming here a lot more recently and it never disappoints. My go-to order is the Black Pepper US Wagyu Beef with Udon Noodles -- I've tried other dishes, but nothing hits the same way. The flavor, the sauce, the noodles... perfection. The service is always quick, and I've never had to wait long for my food, which I really appreciate. Plus, they give complimentary ice cream after your meal (such a cute touch!). Their creamy soup is also a must-try and only around $3 -- so good. The ambiance is super nice and spacious, perfect for casual dates or dinner with friends. Overall, food is a 10,000/10 for me -- definitely one of my favorite spots!

CAST IRON FOOD (3.4 stats) ... in other words "fried rice" cooked on a sizzling plate. - FOOD: ok - PRICE: good deal - SERVICE: ok - AMBIANCE: typical Convoy place restaurant Been to several restaurants that offer sizzling plates and been to better ones. This place is ok. Sit, order by QR code, choose your carb, protein, and sauce, robot delivers food, go to front or call server and pay the bill. :: ORDER :: COMPLIMENTARY SIDES - picked radish and kimchi. Picked radish were average. The kimchi was dry and tasted off. US WAGYU BEEF ($17.99) - Rice. Sauce: black pepper. Didn't add extra but by default comes with corn, cheese and edamame to mix. Also, came with a free tea drink and went with the iced green tea (sweetened) which wasn't too strong and refreshing to drink. First of all, the robot didn't make it to my table before malfunctioning and the server had to pick up my sizzling plate from the robot and deliver it. When my sizzling plate came out it had a paper wrapping the edge with the skyline of San Francisco (lol not SD) - thought that was funny. My plate was sizzling but not to the point where oil is splatter off the sides. To not waste the kimchi I I added that into my meal to give it a hint of heat. I enjoyed my meal although nothing special about it as it felt like I mixed whatever I had in my fridge and made a fried rice. I've definitely had better sizzling plates than this but this was pretty decent for the price. Sadly, I left my left overs on the table and realize it when it was way too late. To say the least, portion to price was very fair. Been nice to have ate the left overs. Until the next review...

I always choose the wagyu beef here. One meal portion was quite large. I could never finish it by myself. The chicken wings were okay, not amazing but decent. I tried the Thai noodles too, but it seems that they're not really to my taste.

I knew there would come a day when my doctor would say...you need more protein and vegetables. I searched on Yelp for just that place where I could get a good healthy Asian meal. My favorite. I found Sizzling house and my son and I decided to eat a good meal. I chose the Wagu steak special and it was cooked perfectly. The steak was delicious and I couldn't get enough of the sizzling vegetables. Everything was seasoned well and tasted amazing. Don't let this hidden gem of a restaurant get passed you. Go and give them a try. Oh and most of the ordering is done through your phone. Interesting. Just want to mention that parking is very difficult at this location. I suggest going early or try and find street parking.

They permanently closed as of December 31st :( I wish I got to try it. The food looked so good.

We stopped by the restaurant for a quick lunch while visiting San Diego. The restaurant is spacious and can accommodate around 70 people. The server guided us to the table and brought the water and menu right away. We ordered the following items: Chicken Noodle Soup: The bowl was huge. Like 12 inch in diameter and enough to feed 2 people kind of huge. The noodles were cooked perfectly, neither too hard nor too soft. The broth was on the light side but still flavorful. The chicken strips were tender, and the mixed veggies with Szechuan preserved mustard tuber added a nice savoriness to the broth. US Wagyu with Rice and Black Pepper + Mushroom Sauce: it was sizzling for sure with the smoke coming out from the iron bowl. Besides beef and rice, it was complemented with edamame, corn and cheese (I wished the ingredients were more complex or exciting). All ingredients went well with the flavorful black pepper and mushroom sauce. The wagyu's texture was slightly on the tough side. US Wagyu with Udon and Black Peper + Mushroom Sauce: The noodles were cooked perfectly with stir fried like firm texture from sizzling iron bowl bottom. Like the rice bowl, the ingredients went well with the sauce. The prices were reasonable and service was very good. It is definitely a great option for those who like teppan style dishes and noodle soups.

Service was quick. We sat down, scanned QR, clicked our selections, and food came out quick. I would say we agreed that the Black Pepper sauce is stronger than Pepper Lunch. Could be a hit or miss and depending on your preference. The Black Pepper sauce was hitting us half way in. Rice quantity was more than the ratio to meat though. Price was decent. Friend got the Tomato Rice Noodle Soup. He requested for no mushrooms on the comment section but seems like he was served mushroom. Inconvenient if they don't even look at the "special requests." Quantity is decent to the price though. Overall, I think this place is okay. We'll stop by if craving pepper rice again.

First time here at the Sizzling House. The beef was solid which came with a curry sauce that was very tasty. No wait, everything was ordered on our phone and food came out quick.

I finally got to try this place out after always frequenting Pepper Lunch when I'm in the Irvine area. I was seated immediately and we were instructed to order via a QR code but we were handed physical menus so that we can look at pictures. My go to is always the Wagyu Beef, so I went with what I know. Of course, the meat is never enough, wish there was more for the price point. You can order extra meat on the side if you want. Like Pepper Lunch, they bring out your dish in a sizzling plate. Actually, the robot waiter came to the table, and the waitress came by to serve it to us. I had the Black Pepper sauce, which was good and they provide an ample amount I couldn't finish it but was pleasantly surprised that they give a small serving of your ice cream of choice. They had vanilla or strawberry that day. Of course I chose strawberry and it was great palate cleanser after the meal. Definitely not crowded when I went, restaurant was clean, and seating was comfortable. Definitely will return again!

Stopped by Sizzling House with some friends and, by chance, ran into more friends who were already eating. The staff was awesome and quickly moved us all to a bigger table so we could sit together. Ordering was easy--just scanned a QR code at the table. I got the Sizzling Wagyu Beef. It had solid flavor, and I liked how the rice got crispy on the hot plate. It did feel more like a fried rice dish though--would've been nice if there was a bit more beef. The Mala Spicy Beef Noodles came in the biggest bowl I've ever seen. The noodles were super tender and the broth had great flavor. We also tried the Red Oil Wontons--tasty, but the wrappers could've been thinner. Overall, pretty solid food and really great service. My wife thought she ordered a soda but didn't realize it didn't go through--staff noticed and gave it to us for free, which was a nice touch. I would definitely come back.

But really you want me over for the extra Star was the service for some reason maybe because it was not too busy or server spent extra time explaining the menu and explaining the variety of combinations and explain explaining what was his favorites, including speaking to my mom in Chinese, I think that they took extra care to help show what was important and what was worth picking. We got the salmon sizzling plate and the chicken sizzling plate and I would say overall the chicken sizzling plate was pretty good but the salmon one seemed pretty good also not too dry. It had a lot of options to add in which was both with corn and edamame and onions so for all I would say it was definitely worth Checking out and getting a sizzling plate. The novelty of cooking it yourself and trying it was fun and you could literally taste the heat. During the lunch special, they give you a free green tea and that was pretty good too. I did the mushroom sauce and I would say again overall this was pretty good value for the amount of food that they give you.

This was pretty mid. Not a good alternative to pepper lunch. Overpriced. sizzling house sizzlig

The food was very good. I got the Wagyu beef sizzling plate with udon and curry. It was a fun experience too with all the sizzle and steam going on.

We had Sizzling Wagyu Beef slices with udon noodles Sizzling Steak It was extremely salty and sugary. It's all you can taste. The steak piece was tough. We paid immediately after we got our orders and didn't wrap our tremendous leftovers.

Ordered takeout from Sizzling House and it was honestly a waste of money. The rice was hard and dry, almost like leftover fried rice that had been sitting out too long. There was barely any meat and the portion just felt unbalanced, mostly rice with no flavor. It didn't taste fresh at all. For what they charge, I expected something decent but this felt lazy and thrown together. Really disappointing overall. Wouldn't order again. There are plenty of other places that actually care about their food, even for takeout.

Worth the drive and worth the circling of the block or 3 to find parking. The restaurant is open and inviting and has plenty seating for any party size. The restaurant also has ample windows for natural lighting for the best foodie pics! They have regular menus then to order, you would use the QR code on the table. Easy as can be. Food - Chicken Wings - a MUST have for an appetizer. Cooked to perfection and tossed with some sort of savory and sweet dry rub coating. I've never tasted chicken wings like this. It was delicious. - We all ordered the U.S. Wagyu Beef sizzling plate; I ordered the curry one. I typically do not like curry (except for Thai curry) AND meant to order the black pepper sauce instead of curry but ate it anyway and it was delcicious!!! You can order extra portions of the beef, mushroom, corn etc. too. Plate came out sizzling of course. Such a large portion - one order can be shared by 2 or 3 people but I would stick with 2 max. I almost ate all of mine alone because I was STARVING haha. - Beef Rice Noodle (Mala Spicy) with toasted peanuts. It was okay, there was a flavor I didn't really like about it so this was just OK. We believe there was 5 spice in it maybe? Not sure but wasn't a fan of the spice but the noodles and peanuts stuff in the soup were yummy. Large bowl which you can share for up to 4-5 people. The service was exemplary! Waiters came to check in on us and always refilling our waters. I'm definitely bringing my parents here and will be back again soon. This place is Cheryle approved. :)

Absolutely love this place. So glad that one is now in San Diego. This restaurant is located in Convoy so parking may be a little difficult. The inside is rather large, and we were seated immediately. You order, and a cool robot comes to deliver your food. Remember to mix your sauces in! The food was delicious and the portions are very big. Would definitely come again.

Got dinner with some friends here on a Tuesday night. The parking in the lot is usually compact so I prefer to park on the side streets. There no line when we came and the service was pretty quick. They were good at refilling waters. The food was alright. I got the sizzling vegan chicken with udon and black pepper sauce. The flavor was not bad but not something that I would come back for. My friends got the Sizzling Beef with rice and black pepper sauce and said the same things. The miso soup wasn't as hot as I would want and the taste was like it came from a packet.

Pepper Lunch, but make it SD! These sizzling plates make for a scrumptiously filling meal. I went with the US Wagyu Beef sizzling plate with Black Pepper Sauce. It comes out pipping hot in a skillet served with a generous mound of rice, slices of beef, edamame, corn, and mushrooms. You just drizzle your sauce of choice on top, mix, and enjoy! A perfect example of a simple meal done right. When comparing this to the famed Pepper Lunch chain, I actually found myself preferring this spot a smidge more! More veggies and bigger portions? They've got my vote.

Sizzling house is located in the plaza by China Max as the former The concept is similar to that of Pepper Steak up in Irvine. They specialize in sizzling plates of protein (US wagyu beef, Japanese A5 Wagyu beef, salmon, shrimp, chicken, vegan chicken) served over rice or udon. You get to select from 3 different sauces: black pepper, mushroom, or Japanese curry. You can also add toppings such as edamame, corn, cheese, and egg. They also serve ramen. There is a QR code that you can to place your order. If you have any questions, the staff are very pleasant and are helpful. I got the US wagyu beef on udon with mushroom sauce. It comes out in a sizzling plate similar to that of bibimbap. You pour the sauce over and mix the ingredients together and making sure the protein gets fully cooked. It smelled so good and tasted even better! I loved the mushroom sauce over the black pepper sauce. Just a heads up, you will come out smelling like your order so be prepared. The space is pretty big and the right

The wait?! NO WAIT at around 1pm on a Sunday afternoon ;) There's a QR Menu at the table. You can order and pay directly from your phone! SERVICE: A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SIDE NOTE: One of the workers was good looking ;) SIZZLING UDON with CURRY SAUCE: Not bad 4/5 THE SWEET POTATO & TARO BALLS: O.K. 4/5 MISO SOUP: passed the assignment 4/5 New place with a fun And cozy ambiance! ROCK ON SIZZLING HOUSE!

First time here and decided to treat myself and got the Japanese A5 Wagyu - definitely worth the price in my opinion! Service is amazing, ordering is super easy since you can do it from your phone. The only gripe I have is that parking can be stressful depending on the time of day. No fault of their own, that's just the nature of Convoy street. Just be prepared to spend quite a bit to find parking and dealing with San Diego drivers - it makes the food all the worth while though!

Wanted to try this place because it was like Japan's Pepper Lunch. We arrived for early dinner. There is a big parking lot but the commercial center does get pretty busy and parking spaces can get a little tight. We were welcomed and seated right away. You're able to order through the QR code at the table. Menu is simple but they offer many choices from the appetizers, sizzling plates, to soup dishes. We ordered the wagyu sizzling plate and the food came to our table so quick. The food was delicious just like Pepper Lunch! We will be coming back to try their other dishes!

Is it your first time? Not sure what to get? Order the Wagyu sizzling steak with rice, mushroom sauce, and an egg. When it comes out, pour the mushroom sauce around the perimeter of the plate so it sizzles, sprinkle some black pepper on top, and add two scoops of chili oil. I'm telling you!! It's so bomb. Mix and break your egg last. Ughhh! Mine was amazing! The portions are really good. All my girlfriends could only eat half their plates and took the rest home. I'm big back, so I finished the whole thing! The sizzling rice plate is simple, comforting, and satisfying. I also ordered the chicken karrage to share, and it was solid too! All in all, I'm most definitely coming back. Tip: Park on the side street since the lot is chaotic.

A new Taiwanese-fusion restaurant just opened in the old China Max location. Though labeled Taiwanese, it has a strong Japanese influence, specializing in teppanyaki and rice noodles. We went on a Saturday at 6:30 PM, expecting it to be quiet since it's new--but it was packed! We ordered the black pepper A5 Wagyu teppanyaki, salmon curry teppanyaki, tom yum lobster rice noodles, takoyaki, and fried sweet potato taro balls. Despite the premium ingredients (Wagyu and lobster!), the total was only around $100. The food was impressive! The sizzling teppanyaki dishes smelled amazing. The A5 Wagyu was melt-in-your-mouth tender, pairing perfectly with the black pepper sauce. The crispy rice was a nice touch. The salmon curry was good but slightly overcooked; the curry was mild and needed a bit of salt. The tom yum lobster rice noodles were a surprise favorite--generous portions with lobster, mussels, fish, and quail eggs. Even the broth was too good to leave behind! The takoyaki and sweet potato taro balls were solid. Service was excellent despite the crowd. Overall, a fantastic dining experience--great flavors, good portions, and friendly service. Definitely worth a visit!

This space used to house a Taiwanese hot pot restaurant before the fire at China Max consumed a good chunk of the aging structure. Now that the rebuild is nearly complete, Sizzling House has opened for business within the past week. The inside was clean and modern with a seating capacity of close to 100 customers. The cuisine style was sizzling plates and rice noodle bowls. Eight appetizers, two don bowls (currently unavailable), and drinks rounded out the menu. I requested the Red Oil Wontons as an appetizer and then asked about the sizzling plates. The two columns on the menu page looked identical including the prices. I was informed that the left set of photos contained white rice and the right set of photos had udon noodles as the carb. I ultimately selected the US Wagyu Beef as the protein with udon noodles and Japan curry sauce. Two other sauces were offered, Black Pepper and Mushroom. A complimentary bowl of miso soup was provided first followed by the wontons which came as six pieces with chili oil, cilantro, and green onions sprinkled on top. The spiciness of the dumplings was moderate for my palate. The sizzling plate arrived as a round cast iron dish with a wrapping around the perimeter that instructed the diner to "Stir & Mix To Enjoy." The contents were steaming hot and had lima beans, corn kernels, and red onion as veggie toppings. The curry flavor was mild but hearty. More meat was needed as you can see from my photo that the amount of beef was sparse. I did enjoy the sizzling style of cooking as I haven't encountered anything quite like this in the Convoy District. It wasn't a typical individual hot pot because there wasn't a broth. I would describe it as meat and gravy over rice/noodles cooked in a cast iron vessel. The current soft opening period promotion was 15% off the bill which I am unsure how long this discount will continue.

The complex is hard to find parking so usually end up on the streets nearby. Thankfully, there's lots of tables so I can't imagine very long waits once you're inside. The service was polite and pleasant but the ordering experience was not the best. They give you paper menus but the expectation is that you'll notice the QR code and order that way. The menu seems simple but not all the combinations for the sizzling plates are allowed together and the choices weren't made super clear. I'm still unclear why they asked for how well done I wanted the steak - it's going to cook the same either way. It would be nice to see more drink options. The atmosphere is a bit loud, we felt like we were yelling across the table to be heard. Between the music, the sizzling, and the delivery robot noises it was a bit much. Food came out quickly. Taking off one star for the wagyu beef being tough and the mushroom sauce not being very good. But the American wagyu steak and black pepper sauce was fantastic. As many other reviewers have said, the two wagyu steak dishes seem to be the highlight. All the flavors came together perfectly. I imagine the Japanese a5 was more tender but the American one was perfectly fine. Definitely going back!

To far to go to Pepperlunch, so this is the best you can get (thus far) in San Diego. Service is very quick since I assume the hotplates are ready to go they just need to put your requested ingredients on your plate. Then it cooks while you wait. They should ask you if you've ever been here or is this your first time. Something in that nature because we were like where's the menu. YES, there was a QR code at the end of the table, but we didn't see that instantly. Anyways, you order right on your phone and you don't have to just use one phone to order the entire table. You can write your name and I assume that QR code is specific to the table, so it automatically just gets added to one bill. Kinda neat since you can just take your time and customize your order. This time around I had the black pepper sauce, but I think I will try the mushroom one next time. I like that the sauce comes in its on bowl, so you can control how much of it you want on. Didn't do the A5, but that is something I want to try in the future. Only down fall is the parking. Ugh...prime eating time forget it. You are parking on the street and walking. We actually had to park at the very end of the street and walk. You can wait, but it is much faster to find a parking spot on the street and walk. Even street parking might be a little tricky. We got the last one on the street. See you guys soon....we will be back.

Similar concept to "Pepper Lunch" - protein with rice on a sizzling hot plate. We got the wagyu sizzling rice with pepper sauce and it was tasty. Good portion size as well. I added corn but it did come with corn AND edamame as mentioned in another review. We also tried the mala noodles with beef. There is a bug with their ordering system where the field to "change broth" is required, so you are forced to pay an extra dollar to select mala broth even though it's the default broth for that dish. We voiced this with the server and he took our order manually to bypass that issue. Mala broth is pretty spicy. Noodles were tasty but not super stand out. Chicken wing appetizer was okay - good portions for the price but I'm not a super big fan of the seasoning. They are super super new (still installing TV monitors when we came in LOL) so I think there are a few improvements they can make to make the experience even better! - Fix the QR code ordering app bug - Hand out the appropriate utensil based on the order (we did not get chopsticks or a spoon to eat our noodles until we asked) - When serving food, hold the bowl at the bottom and not touch the rim of the bowl for hygiene reasons - Get Spotify premium so customers don't have to keep listening to ads haha The sizzling menu items are unique and I think will be able to attract more people to visit. With these minor adjustments the overall experience will be even smoother.

The concept reminded us of Pepper Lunch. We came in an hour before closing and didn't feel rush at all. Once seated, you will order from your phone using the provided QR code. We were advised that they use Wagyu beef for their beef plates. The food came out quickly. Generous servings and delicious flavors. Be warned, you will come out smelling like your food. The other staff came to check up on us. Overall it was a good experience. Given the cost of plates nowadays, you are looking at closer to almost $20 a plate. I like how they offer appetizers, soups as well as udon noodles. It is in the same complex as China Max and Bonchon so parking be a little bit difficult.

If you're craving for some comfort food with sizzling beef and rice or udon noodles, this is the place in San Diego. We ordered the sizzling wagyu beef rice with pepper sauce and the sizzling wagyu beef udon noodles with curry sauce. Both were very filling and delicious. Generous portions. I really liked the curry sauce with the chewy udon. They also have noodle soups which I want to try next time. Great spot with ample seating and it wasn't crowded on a Saturday afternoon. I like that each sizzling entree comes with a complimentary tea beverage as nothing is free anymore. And there's a robot to help the waiter deliver the entrees to the table.

Saw this Pepper Lunch dupe recently opened down in San Diego, so we had to come check it out while they were offering a soft opening discount. There's a Yelp waitlist that you can check into once you get to the restaurant, but luckily we were able to be seated immediately at 6pm on a Sunday. Order off the QR code, which compiles everything into one order per table. But you'll have to pay with an actual staff member at the end. I ordered the US Wagyu Beef Sizzling Plate and added extra corn since I didn't realize the sizzling plates already come with corn, cheese, and edamame. I don't think it's worth paying extra for any of the toppings...my friend also ordered extra cheese and there was only a tiny bit more. For $1, I feel like they could give way more. Maybe they could also consider updating the menu to say "extra cheese" instead of "add cheese" to make things less ambiguous. We also got quail eggs on the side, one order comes with 3 eggs. Overall, I wasn't super impressed by the sizzling plate for the price point. I'd still consider coming back later though after they're more established so see if anything has changed/improved, or to try their other menu items like the noodle dishes.

I really enjoyed the soup here--it comes in a generous portion that's perfect for a hearty meal. The place is simple and unpretentious, which gives it a cozy, casual vibe. The only downside is that parking is tight, so plan accordingly

If you want a pepper lunch like experience come here! They have a good lunch combo and you get tea as well as corn soup for additional $1.50! I got the wagyu steak combo and I'd say it's ok but the noodles could use some more sauce

This restaurant is situated in a very busy plaza with limited parking so I'd recommend coming before the busy crowd during dinner. When we got here right before the rush so it was great. I have a big family so it was spacious and comfortable for us. You order using your phone with a qr code. Food comes out pretty quick and sizzling hot which ia exactly what I love! Portions are very generous especially the soups. A few in our party ordered soups and didn't realize how large the portions are so just keep that in mind. We also ordered the wagyu beef, shrimp and salmon to share. We shared several of these dishes amongst my kids. We ordered both the mushroom(definitely recommended for kids) and black pepper(not recommended for kids as it is spicy). I thought both were tasty. They should probably warn people who are ordering for those(like kids) the black pepper is a bit overpowering and kids/non spice eaters will not enjoy it. I thought everything was good but for the price point the salmon portion should be bigger. It's cut way too thin and the piece is tiny so you're left with tons of rice at the end. Sure, I could have ordered another side of protein but that's besides the point. Overall, staff was nice and food was good. I'd like to come back again to try the udon stir fry.

This place is kinda like a dupe of Pepper Lunch from up north with a few different options! I ordered - SIZZLING SHRIMP RICE + MUSHROOM SAUCE: The portion was nice but most of it was a lot of rice and not much of the other ingredients. The rice was really hard and chunky too, tasted like 1 day old rice tbh. I'd come again to try out the udon option but probably wouldn't get the rice specifically. The service was quick & nice!

Sizzling House is reminiscent of the chain Pepper Lunch, with its sizzling hot plates that you mix your food on. They had a 15% discount for soft opening, so we decided to come check it out. - PARKING - This lot, similar to many other Convoy lots, is very impacted. We ended up parking on an adjacent street and walking a block. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - They have a Yelp waitlist tablet available, but since it wasn't too busy when we arrived, we were seated immediately. You order off the QR code on your table, and food came out within 10-15 minutes. We had to ask for water cups initially but throughout the meal they refilled often. - FOOD - Wagyu Udon ($17.99): Take note that all sizzling plates come with corn, cheese and edamame already. We thought we needed to add them on, so we ended up with extra toppings. I do wish there were more topping/add-ons. I chose the Black Pepper sauce and I liked it more than the Mushroom sauce my fiance got. I also wish they had extra sauce on the table. The wagyu pieces were tender, but you don't get much. I'm not a huge eater but was able to finish this meal. Although a bit fuller than I like to be, I was able to leave without leftovers, so that made me feel like the price was a bit high for the portion size. - OVERALL - Glad to have a sizzling plate restaurant in San Diego, but unsure if I will return.

Nice clean establishment. Liked that they had the air conditioning pumping so you don't go home smelling like a barbecue. The service was good. We didn't have to wait to be seated on a Friday night. The food was really good. You order your food through your phone and they bring out your hot sizzling plate. I ordered the wagyu beef udon noodle. I like that it was flavorful and the beef was tender. I order an egg on the side, so it made it that much better. I can't wait to come back and try something else their menu. Thank you Sizzling House for a delicious first time.

Sizzling house or sizzling & noodle New spot -soft opening Caution Hot plates Wagyu beef Soup are on the large size Amazing service Lunch comes with tea Amex accepted Restrooms inside Large parking (small spaces) Indoor seating Vegan option. Mock chicken Friendly service Order through phone Pay server

Was excited to try out this restaurant since they opened recently! Unfortunately, my experience was far from pleasant. Menus and ordering is done on your device via QR code. Prices are higher than I expected, but I went for the US wagyu beef rice dish anyway. Food looked promising at first, but turned out to be extremely tough and chewy. Certainly not worth the price. Aside from the meat quality, the customer service was definitely lacking. I came with a group of 6 and the majority of us had incorrect orders. We told the employees that something was wrong, but the most they had to offer was "sorry". Not once did they offer to fix what was incorrect. If you're coming in a big group, make sure to order everything on one device. Their ordering system is not quite there yet and I was informed there were still technical issues if everyone orders on their own device. I won't be coming back.

They are consistent. Clean. Nice service and delicious food. Water does not have strong tap water taste. I like the cute cat robot that delivers the food. Parking is still a challenge in this plaza. Looking forward to coming here again to try other dishes. Really enjoyed the complimentary ice cream at the end of my dinner

Came to try after having tried a similar style chain restaurant in both the Bay Area and central coast because I love the sizzling plates. Dined in a weeknight in the early evening and they had plenty of open seating, and found parking in the lot surprisingly easily. The inside is casual. We were seated and ordered the wagyu beef sizzling plate, added an egg, and gyoza to share for two. The ordering process was simple with the QR code and the food came out quickly on an adorable robot tray accompanied by a server. The plate was fine, but seemed like the ratio of rice to meat was too high, would have expected more meat and less rice for the price. It wasn't as flavorful as I hoped but I was thankful for the seasonings at the table to spice it up. I did appreciate the complimentary ice cream scoops served after the meal. I'd say it's a fun dining experience overall but lacking a bit in value and flavor.

Sizzling House is comparable to the more commonly known hot plate restaurant, Pepper Lunch. This is located a few doors down from China Max & Yi Fang Boba off of Convoy. We went here for an early dinner on a Monday. Crowd was steady and built up during our visit. My friend and I tried their US Wagyu Sizzling Plate with the mushroom and curry sauces. This place definitely has bigger portions than PL. I usually don't have leftovers but I had to take some home because they give you plenty of rice & meat. the plates are flavorful and aromatic. I particularly enjoyed my friend's curry sauce. The curry is not too overpowering. You also can add more ingredients like cheese, edamame, corn, etc although the standard plate already has them. Service is excellent. Some orders are delivered via a robot but the servers still place the hot plates on your table. They were also diligent about checking up on us to make sure our needs were met & food were to our satisfaction. Place is spacious & clean. I love their bowl wall and the rattan chandeliers. I will definitely go back again even if I have to fight for a parking spot in this very hectic complex in Convoy.

Let's just say, I will definitely be back here. This restaurant was great. The only downside is that the parking is shared with many other businesses and is very limited. The restaurant is pretty spacious and nicely appointed with various decorations. If you've been to Peppered Steak, this restaurant is very similar. I had the Sizzling Us Wagyu Beef with the black pepper sauce, and it was fantastic. The perfect amount of heat in the skillet, the perfect amount of sauce, ample garlic butter, and a nice portion of rice. The dinner also came with a small ice cream. Try this place if you haven't yet!

If you're in need of a meal that stays hot the entirety of the time, Sizzling House if your spot! The old Tasty Pot location has kept its interior design almost the same as I pulled into the plaza and recognized the location. Ordering takes place at the scan of a QR code on the table. I ordered the Sizzling Beef Slices with Black Pepper Sauce. Melty cheese, corn, edamame, slices of king mushroom, and a slab of butter were the toppings of the dish. The sauce was quite peppery. I liked the serving dish and how the sauce comes on the side. The ratio of sauce was enough to coat the rice evenly. It was flavorful but not too salty, with the extra heat of the black pepper I was getting hot! The service was fast and there was not wait as I came pretty late for a dinner. I'd try the udon next time!

This is as similar to pepper lunch as you can get here in San Diego. I ordered the sizzling beef udon and the karaage with a friend. The karaage was bad imo lol it was not karaage and tasted more like popcorn chicken that you could get at a boba shop. If you're looking for popcorn chicken then it's fine/good! The beef udon was delicious and a lot of food. I liked pouring my sauce directly onto the plate to get crispy/burnt areas. The service is always fast and if you go during lunch then you can get a free tea as well! They do have a robot delivering meals from time to time which can be a bit overstimulating if you're sensitive to loud noises, FYI (it plays music while moving around)

Finally, a Sizzling Plate Spot in SD! This place totally reminds me of Pepper Lunch in Irvine, and I'm so glad we finally have one here in San Diego! It used to be Tasty Pot, and I've been waiting for a spot like this to open up. We happened to be in the area, saw the soft opening sign, and had to stop by. The staff was super friendly and seated us right away. The dining area is spacious and really clean, which was nice. We tried a little bit of everything, and honestly, it was all really good! But the sizzling plates were definitely the highlight--that's what they're known for, and they did not disappoint. Good portions, great flavors, and just super satisfying overall. I'll definitely be back for more! If you're into sizzling plates, you gotta check this place out.

Been wanting to try this place for a while. Decided to come here with my one best friend. There were not many empty seats but didn't have to wait too long. Not too loud in the restaurant and love the robots bringing about the food . We ordered the wagyu beef rice with Japanese curry sauce and it was so good. Will definitely come back here again .

This place was delicious! I had seen a video and had been wanting to try it out and so happy that I did. The chicken karaage was some of the best i've ever had, personally really like the dish just as they served it. It was crispy, breaded well, and the sauce was so good! The udon was also amazing! The plates come out very hot, as in the restaurant name, and all the flavors come together well. The portions are really good for the price and the flavors were perfect! Definitely recommend!