I was leaving work late and I was starving. Even though they were closing in 20 minutes they took my phone order and the staff were all great. The plate was massive and I was super impressed!! I will be back! read more

ANB Japanese Grill - Teri chicken and beef plate - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

This review is based solely on the food and service not the social media hype. I've lived in Whittier my entire life, and this was only my third visit to ANB. My wife was the one who actually reminded me of this place we were debating what to have for lunch & after seeing all the buzz online we decided to grab some. First, if you've never been, it's a small spot with only a few tables. It's really more of a grab-your-food-and-go type of place than somewhere you'd plan to sit down and dine. I ordered the bento combo. The beef and chicken were cooked well and seasoned lightly, which I appreciated. The rice was on the mushy side, likely because of the volume they're producing. The California roll was warm and soft from the freshly cooked rice not my preference. The tempura, miso soup, and gyoza were all decent, but nothing that stood out. My wife ordered the veggie and chicken bowl. The portions were generous, but overall it was another solid meal that didn't really separate itself from similar restaurants. What surprised me most was how much of the restaurant's popularity seems to come from social media. It definitely attracts a younger crowd, and the online hype has made it a destination. But if you judge it strictly on the food, I think it's good not amazing. One thing I would encourage them to improve is hospitality. Don't be stingy with condiments, make sure you add the proper amount of utensils and when customers ask for a little extra, make them feel welcome. Those small interactions leave a lasting impression and build loyal customers. Overall, I can see why it's busy, but for me the hype exceeded the food. If you're expecting a viral, life-changing meal, you may leave wondering what all the excitement was about. If you're looking for a quick, decent meal to grab and go, it'll do the job. read more

This is my getaway. The food is fresh and delicious. Small location with a couple tables inside. Restrooms available and quick service. read more

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Stopped by here for lunch on a friday afternoon and it was so busy. The workers are hustling and the food is coming out quickly, but it is pretty hot inside. We ended up bringing our food home because it was too stuffy to eat there. The gyoza were perfectly crispy. The bowls were loaded with chicken and beef. The chicken is most and the beef was tender. The employees are all nice and attentive. read more

ANB Japanese Grill - Gyoza - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

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BLAND BLAND BLAND ! Where is the flavor? This place really messed up. One of my biggest things that gets me Sooo mad is when they 1. NO FREE REFILLS 2.STINGY ON THE CONDOMENTS AND CHARHE FOR EXTRA..... The first thing u noticed was you only get a tiny terrayaki sauce cup. I ORDERED A LARGE PLATE, expecting to have a good amount of sauce, I WAS WRONG ! HARDLY ANY SAUCE ! All I got was a little terrayaki cup..I was soooooo mad, THEY CHARGE EXTRA FOR MORE TERRAYAKI! TO me, that shows they are soo money hungry they cannot afford to give a few extra cups of terrayaki! Are you so desperate for a few cents you cannot provide an essential ingredient? Pathetic! Tou need to restructure your business model and find other ways to make money. Don't take it out on your customers ! Stop being so cheap. The cashier was also RUDE AS HELL! The positive is that the food was fresh, I did enjoy the quality but rhere was no sauce ! People, gonto waba grill, they are generous with their sauces and HAVE A DRIVE THRU ! read more

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Great teriyaki spot! Never disappoints. I usually order their beef combo plate which comes with a salad, 2 California rolls, 2 shrimp tempura and a miso soup. This is big enough to share with 2 people in my opinion. I usually order this knowing I'll have the rest for dinner. The beef is perfectly seasoned and is not fatty at all. Rice is fluffy and never dry. Although, the miso soup is almost always salty so I only drink like 1/4 of the miso soup. I've never stepped foot into their location since I always order via Uber Eats or door dash. However I will say, they never mess up my order and consistently follows my instructions provided in the app. read more

ANB Japanese Grill - Beef combo special - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

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Wow! What an amazing teriyaki experience. This place is delicious. The flavor and quality of the chicken and beef are delectable. You know teriyaki is good, when the chicken has perfect char without being dry, and the beef is tender with a lustrous caramelized finish. They were both sweet, full of flavor, and topped with sesame seeds and green onion. I will efinitely will be returning to try a new dish. Also, Hands down to their customer service. The cashier was very respectful to every person she can in contact with. read more

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First-time visitors to the restaurant. My wife and I were actually driving to ANB in La Puente when we suddenly noticed this location while passing through Whittier. We chose this location for lunch, and we have no regrets. The location is much smaller than the La Puente location; however, the food is just as good. The chicken was grilled to perfection, moist and flavorful. The beef was well done and was delicious. I had the teriyaki chicken salad minus the teriyaki, as I don't like any sauce on my food. My salad was crisp and fresh, the orange slices that accompanied my chicken plate were so juicy, and the cucumber slices were crunchy and fresh. Service was EXCELLENT as the young, female employee who took our order was very friendly and polite. The vibe here is relaxed, eat and go. This is a GREAT restaurant to visit if you are in Whittier and want a fresh, healthy, and delicious meal. read more

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Delicious teriyaki and consistency great food!! This Japanese teriyaki spot is a sold go to when you're craving flavorful, satisfying food. The teriyaki is excellent, tender, perfectly cooked, and coated in a rich savory-sweet sauce that's not overpowering. The portions are generous and everything tastes fresh and well prepared. The menu has a great variety, whether you're in the mood for chicken, beef, or combo plates, and the sides pair perfectly with the main dishes. Service is friendly and efficient making it an easy choice for a quick lunch or casual dinner. Simple, delicious, and done right. If you're a fan of delicious teriyaki, this spot is definitely worth trying!! read more

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If you felt like teriyaki places have been lacking lately, look no further, this place is delicious. WHY IS THIS PLACE SO GOOD YOU ASK? They dont load more than half of your bowl with rice, they give you the protein youre paying for, not only that, their protein is juicy and delicious. Honestly, teriyaki chicken or beef may not be the most appealing and may seem simple but the way they do it, its just so good. I know teriyaki is probably a convenience food, wherever is the closest is where you would eat it but I honestly can say we drive past at least 3 or 4 teriyaki places to eat at this place because my hard earned money needs to go far. Highly, highly recommend trying this place! read more

ANB Japanese Grill - Beef bento! - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

Such a cute and fun find! we heard a lot about it from our friends and really enjoyed our experience. Definitely a little hidden gem in the corner of Parking lot! we got a teriyaki chicken plate and was impressed with a portion size and the price! The chicken was super tender and perfectly seasoned, and the rice was nice and fluffy. This place was pretty packed and there was pretty good flow in and out as a lot of people got their order to go. There is four tables to eat inside and the cashier super nice and helpful. read more

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So place has gone viral on IG. 1st off it's a small little cozy spot. Only 4 tables inside. We ordered the combo Teriyaki plate which came with chicken, beef, rice and salad. Avocado was $2.75 extra. Food was delicious. Teriyaki sauce wasn't overbearing and it didn't need any extra. They serve a lot. I shared the plate with my mom. Chicken & beef are nice tender. Rice was good and the avocado was perfectly ripe. The egg rolls weren't overly oily and it had the perfect crisp and the veggies inside were perfect. They don't offer any fountain drinks. Great customer service. Definitely will be back. You get enough bang for your buck. Come try them out read more

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I tried the chicken and beef or steak plate. I thought it was really good. There was enough food to make you feel that you were full. The rice was good. I'm not really a salad person so I didn't touch the salad that came along with it. I would've asked for just rice and not any salad but overall I'd go back again. The beef was very tasty. The chicken was nice too, so I'd recommend this place if you really want something a little bit different than teriyaki was good too. It's worth a visit. read more

Closing time very misleading they close at 7:45pm not 8pm like the sign says . Sucks because I got there at 7:48 with the door wide open.

Second time here and it is still delicious as when I first came here. Ordered the chicken bento to box and it was so much food I couldn't finish it all. Definitely worth the price of $18.99 because you get 2 meals worth. The customer service is outstanding and the food did not take long to be done. There are tables and chairs if you want to eat there or take out. There's a drink refrigerator you can cook if you want something alternative to drink. The place smells amazing inside. And its VERY clean. Give it a try! read more

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Beautiful day here in Cali, the birds were happy, and my tummy was growling after all my clients visits in the AM. I found out about ANB on IG however they were promoting the one off of Valley Blvd. Anyways, as I was driving to the gym the other day the glow of red lettering on the dark caught the corner of eye. "ANB" glowed like those famous Golden Arches, my calling card. "Oh shit there's an ANB right here!" I shrieked! Well today was the day that my stomach and tastebuds were in for one of the best chicken teriyaki I've ever eaten. Everything on the menu look amazing, the smell inside the restaurant was aromatic, I wanted it all, so I ordered a bento box to destroy. Cali rolls, gyoza, shrimp tempura, a side salad, a side order of miso soup, and teriyaki chicken on white rice. All for $23 and change, definitely well worth it. First...I took down that miso soup! Oh gawd, scrumptious! I definitely burned my tongue but I didn't care because the miso was so good! Honestly, I'd come back just for an order of miso soup...that good. On to the bento box, I methodically started with 2 gyoza, I've had better, still good, but I've had better-mid! lol. Next, I took out all 4 Cali roll pieces, now these were good. The imitation crab meat had a nice fresh crabby taste to it, I fuck with it...it's yummy! The next victim, my shrimp tempura...my fav, I took them all out in one go. I loved the crunchy outside, fried right, enough to give that needed texture then sweet shrimp. It was good. Here's a secret about me, I eat the shrimp tempura tail! I always dip my shrimp tempura in a mixture of soy sauce, sriracha, and wasabi. I actually started incorporating wasabi to my mix for about a year now, I give credit to my ex for turning me on to that. Thank you for the new flavor profile. Yes, yes, and more yes! These crunchy little shrimp could be the death of me they're so good! Finally, the teriyaki chicken and rice. Let's just say, you know it's out of this world chicken when it has char on it. Mi gente, this fucking chicken has char on it. Pair that char with the crack like teriyaki sauce...bing bomb boom! Oh lawd! I was left a little speechless, I actually closed my eyes for a few seconds and enjoyed the flavors. Yes, mi gente, this place is the real deal! May the universe bless these cooks who provide us with beautifully cooked chicken and teriyaki sauce. The staff was great, they said hi and bye to everyone. If by any chance you speak Spanish tell them "muchas gracias." The cooks are just on the other side of the counter. Let them know they're the bees knees. Overall, great lunch...good shit ANB Whittier! I will be back many more times. read more

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Really enjoyed eating here. The teriyaki was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and the sauce had a great balance of sweet and savory. The portions were generous, and everything tasted fresh and well prepared. The rice and sides complemented the meal perfectly, and the food came out quickly. The restaurant was clean, the staff were friendly, and the overall experience was excellent. Definitely a place I'd come back to again. read more

I ordered the small chicken bowl could not believe how much chicken and rice I was served everything was fresh and tasted excellent I will return read more

Love coming to AnB in Whittier this one is my go to when I'm hungry or trying to figure out what to grab to eat. Sucks that it's closed on Sundays but they need their time off! Food is always great and the staff is friendly. read more

Great food portion sizes! Great service! Everyone is nice. The place might be a bit small but the food is worth it!!

Fast friendly and delicious!!! What more can you ask for??? How about a ton of food!!! Not skimpy with the meat or the avo... love this local spot read more

As others have said its a small restaurant. We saw it on Obie eats on youtube. He usually does it right and tells the truth about good spots to hit up but this time, he was lying! For sure they give a good sized portion for what you're paying for but it just tastes ok as far as teriyaki plates go. There's much better tasting spots to eat at. We ordered a salmon combo. Neither of us liked the peppery taste of the pork inside the dumplings. There's was no dipping sauce for that or the fried shrimp. There was nothing special about either. The salmon looked very pale in color and had a weird flavor like it was old or spoiled.They tried to hide that by covering it up with some green seasoning and then we had to add the teriyaki sauce ourselves. Salad dressing options were limited to ranch or thousand island. Also ordered the ribs combo. Again, needed seasoning and definitely smaller portion than what was seen online. The California rolls were edible with soy sauce, very basic tasting. We wouldn't go back and will stick to other local spots for better teriyaki style bentos and plate lunch. Not worth the hype. Also not sure why comments say customer service is great? The girl speaks too low and had difficulty noting the order even though we clearly said the combos with their names and numbers according to the menu. Service was basic. A nit-picky thing is the way they tied the bag, we could not easily open it to check the order before leaving. It was a real knot and we had to cut the bag instead of just easily untying it. read more

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My first time ordering from here last night . The portion was much bigger than I thought and that's not a complaint. They were not skimpy at all , packed it well. I ordered it for takeout btw and had it delivered. It was made pretty fast as well. Taste like Waba grill to me. I got the beef teriyaki plate with rice and a salad. It was tasty but nothing crazy, a little boring but good. It had flavor and everything and it wasn't dry just boring I could add a sauce next time . Only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because they put the dressing on the salad which is weird for take out and it was soggy. I got gyoza and the sauce was spilled and all over the box but that could've happened on the way to my house and mistakes happen . I will be coming back . read more

Always great service and consistently great food. The chicken salad is my go to. I usually skip the dressing and go straight for a hot sauce on top. The store is always clean and there's a station to gather ginger to enjoy on the side of your food. read more

ANB Japanese Grill - Chicken salad - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

Not what I thought it would be ..slow service food tastes bland , small portions... maybe they were having a bad day ..

Everything was great , the beef and chicken were very tender and delicious, service was very good and fast, highly recommended.

Food is well priced, I was already familiar with ANB, due to other locations. Friendly staff. Large selections of foodies for all that enjoy teriyaki specialties. From beef, chicken, fish. Brown rice is available for a small price. You can enjoy there or take home. read more

I've been eating here for a couple of years and the portions are pretty good. The flavor is very good. The service is excellent the workers are polite. The ambiance is just pick up and go nothing fancy they do have a couple of small tables and chairs to sit down and eat but most of the times I've been here customers are just using them to wait for their orders. All and all a great takeout teriyaki spot!!! read more

This is my first visit to this location I am familiar with the location on Valley blvd I order a chicken/ beef bowl good quantity Good quality protein Price was fair Flavor was on point One of my favorite teriyaki spots I prefer this location due to the searing area available Which is lacking at the Valley Blvd location Service was quick and efficient read more

The restaurant is quite small, it's a fast casual restaurant so don't expect a meal where you're brought the menu and a server comes to your table. The menu is simple, you order at the register and wait for your number to be called. The food is quite delicious!! I ordered the teriyaki chicken burrito and let me tell you - all the flavors work so well together! I added avocado to my burrito and in addition to that, it comes with the teriyaki chicken, rice, lettuce and a yummy cheese sauce. The hot sauce on the side is quite spicy and adds the perfect kick. We were all pleasantly surprised by the quality and taste of the food. read more

ANB Japanese Grill - 19. Chicken Burrito - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

Eh! I usually I enjoy eating at the restaurant, Believe me it's not very customer friendly. The food is ok, to tell you the truth it all tastes the same. read more

It's average. Probably too much instagram hype. They don't use chicken breast. Prices aren't great and portions ok. I'll keep searching.

Good food, good service....... They need to have a nice big sign on Whittier Blvd. marketing their restaurant!

Love This Place! ANB Japanese Grill is one of my favorite spots! The service is super friendly--everyone is nice and makes you feel welcome. I usually call in my orders, and it's always fast and easy. They get it right every time and have it ready when they say they will. The place is also really clean and has a chill vibe, which makes it even better. If you want good food, nice people, and quick service, this is the place to go! read more

Excellent quality of food great portion sizes, not the cheapest but overall great tasting portions. Very nice staff you won't be disappointed. read more

Food was good and restaurant was very clean! Staff is welcoming and offered recommendations on their most selling dishes. read more

ANB Japanese Grill - Chicken bowl. - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

Food is really good I've had a little of all the different protein and everything has been good service is fast and location is clean and well kept. Only thing l was not okay with having to pay extra for a to go container read more

OK, I tried this place after I seen it on one of the YouTube guys channel $16 for a plate of rice and I mean a lot of rice and hardly any meat did not look like what he had on his plate when he was on YouTube feel like I was ripped off and the salad they put next to it when I got home the salad was hot. What is up with that and barely put any teriyaki sauce on the meat and they don't give you any on the side that is kind of messed up, I will not be coming back. and I agree with the guy that saw the same thing I did I was just reading his review. I was thinking the same thing. not good portions at all wow I guess they were just trying to make them look better when they gave him his plate on YouTube not cool. read more

Best teriyaki Spot service was fast and employees were nice would recommend trying this spot

In this day and age with everything costing more, businesses SHOULD TRIPLE check their orders!! Order was not complete! Charged for avocado and didn't get it.... Picked up order too‍‍‍ read more