There is plenty of chatter about Santa Rosa’s newest rice donburi and ramen spot, Sizzling House. Located inside the Safeway shopping center, it’s a fast-casual spot for Korean- and Japanese-inspired bowls and sizzling plates.
The plates are truly sizzling, with a fajita flashback: grilled chicken ($15.99), steak ($18.99), salmon ($15.99), or Wagyu beef ($20.99) arrive at the table with a stiff paper safety collar to keep you from sizzling yourself.
The bulgogi beef rice donburi ($12.99) is my pick, filled with thin strips of marinated beef, kimchi, a fried egg, carrots and seaweed.
The spring rolls ($3.99) were disappointing, and the takoyaki ($6.99) was solid despite being topped with a snowstorm of chunky bonito flakes. The soup dumplings ($10.99) get a passing grade, while the karaage chicken ($5.99) was only so-so. I didn’t try the ramen, but I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Overall, the price is right and the servings are large. Worth checking out if you’re a fan of Japanese/Korean fast casual.
2280 Mendocino Ave., Suite B-3-B, Santa Rosa, 707-757-8804, sizzlinghouseusa.com