Rice Junky

My son and I wanted something light for lunch. We came across Rice Junkie. The decision maker was honestly the price point. Ordered 2 Bulgogi rolls and the Crab S. Gimbap. Everything was yummy. Perfect portion for lunch. Good flavor, rice was perfect. Yes I recommend!

Another quick update as Rice Junky has a completely different menu than what they had initially had when they first opened. I was actually pretty bummed that they didn't have their original menu but we opted to still try them out. In short, one of the rare spots that serve the famous Isaac toasts as well as triangle gimbaps (or Korean style onigiris) as well as gimbaps (kimbaps) and sandwiches. L O C A T I O NIn this tiny plaza with very small amount of parking. Depending on when you come there may be tons of spots or barely any. We arrived when there was barely any. There's a laundromat nearby and a pizza place too.I N S I D EIt's basically a to-go spot. There's a window side table where you could stand and eat but you're better off grabbing the food and heading somewhere else otherwise you will smell like food.M E N UI mentioned their menu, they have Isaac toast, triangle gimbap, gimbap, sandwiches, coffees and some drinks.~ Combination Isaac Toast ~It's a sizeable sandwich and very saucy like it leaked through the paper and through the carton they put it in. It has egg, cheese, meat slice, and shredded cabbage. I wish it had less sauce and perhaps a thicker slice of bread to help offset the amount of filling inside. The balance just felt wrong. But it was hefty. It felt like an okonomiyaki between two slices of buttered toast.~ Triangle Gimbaps ~We picked 3: Pork Bulgogi, Beef Bulgogi and Crab Avocado. The wrapper was interesting to make sure that the seaweed didn't completely wilt. But they were all quite good with a good ratio of meat to rice. I did like the crab avocado the best just because it reminds me of a California roll.S E R V I C EEverything is made to order, so it does take a bit of time, but all in all, it took only 10 minutes to get our food and considering we saw people waiting and were about to go to a Plan B, glad we just stuck it out as it wasn't as long as others have said it taking. But I would imagine if it were during school lunch time, you may want to preorder and just pick up. We did do our ordering through the kiosk inside.O V E R A L LI understand the shift from their original concept to this toast and gimbap place. It's a little more cost efficient with less actual meat to prepare outside of the bulgogis. But I do miss the old menu. The Isaac toast was fine, would I get it again? No. Just not something I would gravitate towards but it was nice to try. The gimbaps on the other hand, I do love a gimbap. So I would come back for those as they're relatively priced well in comparison to other places. Also not many spots have gimbaps. Definitely try them out!

I'm amazed by this place!! Great prices for the value of food!!! I got the spam and jalapeño Kimbob. Omg the amount you get is amazing. Filling & yummy for lunch! My husband got the triangle Kimbobs & got to mix & match 3 kinds. Beef Bulgogi, Pork Bulgogi & Crab Avocado. He loved his as well. When you come in, you order on a kiosk & wait for your order. It's a grab & go, there's no seats. Totally fine! We definitely will come back to this place. In the books forever

The location is different from the other locations / changed their menu to Korean street food with Korean sandwiches, kimbap, and triangle kimbap.Saw it all over social media and decided to check it out. Self order on kiosk.I got the avocado Issac sandwich, beef bulgogi kimbap, bacon ssamjang mayo kimbap, and a few of their triangle kimbaps.Service was sooo sweet when I went to pick up my order from the nice ladies!More of a grab and go place as there's no seating and it's small inside. Taste I would say is a little different from other Korean places I tried, but it's not bad. Portion is big for the price!Food is good to bring it to a picnic or something.

My sister and I wanted to go and try out this place since the sandos looked bomb.com. This location is very small, so dinning in and eating is not an option is more like a take-out or eat in your car sort of thing. Parking is definitely an issue. Theres not many spots available so best option would be to park on the street.Store is really nice and neat inside. They have the tv menus and people can order on the screen or with a cashier. The monitor to order is neat because it has pictures of the food. What we order:For drinks we order iced matcha. Matcha was really good, and it tasted like actual matcha.food; hot chicken sando 5/5, combination it has an egg in it and lots of veggies and avocado 4. spicy triangle gimbap 4/5 this is extremely spicy but soo good. Overall, this was a nice place to go to. Would be coming back to try out their bowls and wraps.

Haven't been here in a while, but they remodeled the interior and changed their menu. They have a few Instagram-esque decorations that would look great in pictures.I ordered online just so I didn't need to wait, and was able to come in and just pick it up. The ladies working here are super friendly and seemingly working non-stop making delicious food.The Kimbap is the best I've had so far in the bay. I've had the bulgogi kimbap and the fish cake kimbap, and they were both amazing and cheap with good portions.Will definitely be a regular here.

Rice Junky caters perfectly to its student-friendly location across from a high school, offering a simple and limited menu primarily focused on sandwiches and kimbap. The fillings in the sandwiches were flavorful and satisfying, but the bread fell short--it was stale and had a whole wheat texture that didn't quite complement the otherwise well-prepared contents. A softer, fluffier option like Korean or Japanese milk toast bread would take these sandwiches to the next level.On the plus side, the pricing is quite reasonable for the portion size, making it a solid option for a quick, budget-friendly meal. While there's potential here, a few tweaks could make Rice Junky a standout spot. For now, it's a decent choice, especially for students looking for something filling and convenient.

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.

The 5 star rating is for the food and service. Even with the small space (no seating/takeout only), the women working behind the counter were taking orders while making food, yet still had smiles on their faces and greeted us! And the food was soooo delicious! I need to pass through Fremont more frequently, haha. The menu was small (there were no bowls, like I had read), but all the ingredients tasted so fresh, like the meat in the bulgogi roll was thinly sliced and flavorful and the veggies in the veggie roll were so fresh that they crunched. I knew I loved this place when I was already thinking about what I'd order the next time I visited![This review is based on an order-at-the-counter eatery.]

I am obsessed with their gimbap and triangle gimbap! Rice Junky recently changed their business to serving Korean street food and snacks which I don't mind because I've been looking for a place to get delicious gimbap and rice balls. They also serve sandwiches that are also delicious!The gimbap is packed with ingredients and super delicious. Perfect for on the go. If you're looking for something easy to take and pack, their rice balls or triangle gimbap is amazing. They have legit packaging to keep the seaweed nice and crisp separate from the rice ball so it can be enjoyed anytime! My favorites are the spam and jalapeno and tuna mayo. They do open and close early so be sure to check hours before going and are closed on Sunday. I recommend making an order online since it can be really busy and orders might take a little longer to complete.