Sizzling Express. - Alexandria

Sizzling Express has 9 locations throughout the DC area, and it’s an ideal location to grab a quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner on the go. It’s a buffet-style joint, with options ranging from egg rolls to fruit salad not mixed together, of course! on a huuuuuuge salad bar. Sizz Ex is ironically my favorite sushi spot in the entire DC area! In all honesty…I really only come here for sush as I’m not totally into the idea of the massive buffet : But it sure is popular among the locals! The sushi is incredibly fresh, reasonably priced, the sushi chefs are efficient and it’s fun to watch them work. There are a wide range of options for sushi eaters of all ‘levels’ – my favorites are the pickled radish and gourd I assume some type of squash?… perhaps it’s better not knowing the exact ingredients : and you can also get all the usual suspects – cucumber roll, California roll, avocado, tempura rolls, and nearly any type of sashimi you can think of. The spicy tuna roll Alaksa roll are totally delish! The sushi bar serves as the ‘real’ bar, so it’s not uncommon to see various mixed drinks being prepared among the raw fish. Not an idyllic eating-in location, as the seating area def has a cafeteria feel since the place is designed for a quick meal, so I always opt for carry-out. Though, in the past year some outdoor seating has been added which is very pleasant, even given the fact it is sandwiched between a bank parking lot and bustling Penn Ave! Sizz Ex is also a favorite dining location of local law enforcement, so no need to panic when you see all the cop cars out front : Huge salad bar with a ton of veggies, and also a wide assortment of fruits and pre-mixed salads such as lentils w/feta, black bean salad . You can also order cold hot made-to-order sandwiches. Lots of Asian influence – hunan chicken, lomain stir-fry beef, egg rolls, dumplings, sautéed green beans, fried rice – but also good fish more purely vegetarian option….always a lot of diversity and a lot to choose from. For breakfast, Sizz Ex has a wide variety of eggs, home fries, meat, pancakes, biscuits, and fruit. The blueberry muffins are great, especially if you’re willing to get there close to opening 6:30am! and grab one fresh out of the oven! The price is per pound $8/lb at lunch, $6/lb at breakfast so be wary of filling up on rice and lomain, since it makes the price go up exponentially. Might want to check out the desserts on the way out…the chocolate cake is incredible. Wouldn’t necessary recommend Sizz Ex as a dining out location, but FABULOUS for sushi, attracts a wide variety of Capitol’s Hill’s finest law enforcement, summer interns, and adorable locals!

Good little spot when you don’t know what you want. Tons of options for a quick breakfast, sandwich or sushi. The sandwiches are fresh, tasty and easy to customize. Sushi is inexpensive with decent veggie options. Breakfast I get fresh as I am not a fan of buffets.

Awesome sushi and other fare in a cozy, takeout/dine in setting.

Nice and clean restaurant.The food and drinks are always good .

One of the last large and decent buffets downtown. Good selections of salads, asian food, and delicious breakfasts. Good food, not great. Price is fair. Also has a bar on the side. Always kept clean.