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    Akai Teriyaki

    4.7 (67 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Sushi Bars
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Teriyaki chicken plate w/ fried rice
    Clarence R.

    Love me some teriyaki chicken and this hit the spot. Portions were perfect! Price was great! Food was also very good. I prefer my teriyaki chicken a little sweeter, but there was nothing disappointing about this. Service was great! Plenty of seating and nice little spot.

    Awesome amount and quality of food. Chicken plate. Beef plate.
    Ryan C.

    Hey this place is a gem. The corner doesn't have the best through traffic but you should take the time to show some love. These plates were 10$ and they're huge. My spicy salmon roll was a full size and it was 6.99$. It all tasted great! Keep this gem going.

    salmon Teriyaki / fried rice / bento box
    Aurel E.

    I have been here 3 times now. So 3 callbacks for this place because they are amazing. Once I got their lunch special and I think a spicy tuna roll and spicy salmon roll. One time I got the teriyaki salmon lunch special and then yesterday I got the teriyaki salmon bento box. I am very impressed with the quality / portion size / price. Someone is doing it right in 2026. If these 3 things remain unchanged, (quality, portion size, price) - I will continue to be a customer! I highly recommend this spot - next time I am going to try the shrimp and beef lunch special or bento box. Appreciate this place - stay awesome!

    Chicken/beef teriyaki with noddles
    Zahana L.

    The new go to spot for fresh Japanese food. This isn't a place that goes cheap on the portion, they fill the plate up. Every order is freshly made once ordered which makes it that much better. Can't go wrong with the beef/chicken teriyaki plate with noddles which is my go to at least once a week. Food is priced good, give it a try you won't be disappointed. You can order ahead too which is nice and the staff is always friendly.

    Olga G.

    Place was empty when we got there. That should have an indicator. Saw reviews and was hoping it was good but it was a fail. We ordered white meat chicken teriyaki bento box. Chicken was bland and chewy. We wont be back.

    Chicken Bento Box YUMMY
    Sunny H.

    I tried the salmon teriyaki bowl and it was delicious!! Such a great high-protein option with a good balance of veggies and meat. They're always generous with the portion size. Highly recommend!

    Ali R.

    My wife and I are big fans of teriyaki and love exploring different teriyaki restaurants whenever we can. That's why we were excited to try Akai Teriyaki, a newly opened spot in town. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, with limited seating, but it's clean and welcoming. The customer service was decent--nothing over the top, but the staff was friendly enough to make the experience pleasant. When it came to the food, however, it didn't quite meet our expectations. The teriyaki lacked the bold, flavorful punch we've experienced at other local Japanese and teriyaki restaurants. The portion size was fair, and the price point was reasonable, but the taste just wasn't memorable enough for us. Since we've tried other places that offer much better quality and flavor, this one didn't stand out as a spot we'd return to. I think Akai Teriyaki has potential as they're still new, and perhaps the menu will improve over time. But as of now, it's not somewhere I'd consider one of the best teriyaki spots near me. Pros: * Fair prices * Decent customer service * Clean and simple atmosphere Cons: * Food lacked flavor compared to other teriyaki places * Small dining space * Didn't feel like a "must-visit" spot Overall, Akai Teriyaki was just okay. If you're in the area and craving Japanese teriyaki, it may be worth trying once, but for us, there are other restaurants we'd recommend first.

    Online explanation of what's included with the bento box.
    Traci A.

    Service was quick, price was decent, food was good with a decent portion for the cost. The reason I'm rating 3 stars is because I ordered the bento box and when I walked in to pick up my food the salad was missing. I asked where was the salad and they told me it's not included with the bento box. I pointed out on the printed menu as well as the menu posted in the restaurant that it does include a salad. We argued back and forth and they finally gave me the unimpressive salad. If you don't want to include the salad when all your literate states it's included please update your menu in the restaurant and online. Until then you should provide the salad without arguing since it shows included.

    Chicken and beef plate with noodles
    Claudia S.

    The food is good and very tasty. Cooked to order, not soggy or cold food. Fresh ingredients and cooked perfectly! The flavor is definitely there. The staff is attentive and kept the restaurant clean and tidy.

    Teriyaki beef and chicken plate ,  crunch sushi roll , teriyaki salmon
    Ben O.

    New favorite local teriyaki spot just opened close to La Verne! Wow! I was blown away by the flavors and high quality of food. The teriyaki salmon was amazing and the beef and chicken plate didn't disappoint. I will be back soon and would highly recommend !

    Chicken  teriyaki salad!  Added beef

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    Thank you, wish you come often.

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    Thank you very much for your feedback, we will make the changes.

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    Thank you,wish you come back soon again!

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    I like to come here when I'm in the area. The food is tasty, affordable, and the portions are large.

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    6 months ago

    Good quality food. Hot and fresh. Great customer service. Food had great flavors and good size portions.

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    Thank you very much. I wish you can come more!

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    Thank you .We waiting for you come back!

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    Food is great! I got the teriyaki and beef plate with fried rice! Sushi rolls are also good and the prices are great!

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