Very hole in the wall place! There's a small parking lot and the interior is very roomy. I was a little overwhelmed with all the options on the menu but I settled with the medium combo plate. For $13.65, it came with 2 scoops of rice, mac salad, ribs, chicken, and teriyaki sauce on thw side which I appreciated. The meat portions are definitely on the generous side! I only ate half before I felt so full. The chicken is very juicy and the teriyaki sauce is more on the thin side which I liked. The ribs were a little too charred for me but still delicious. The mac salad was my least favorite part og the meal. But overall very solid! Service is quick and they also have a lot of seating inside if you wanted to eat there. Very clean too! read more

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Bachan's Takeout is not your typical teriyaki joint. Having cooked at fine dining restaurants, the owner kicks down Hawaiian/Japanese Food to a different level. This is a very non pretentious eatery, just down home style cooking. Everything is so good here, from their Teri Salmon, Teri Chicken, Teri Short Ribs it's all solid. If you wanna go real Hawaiian, try some homemade chili over rice, it's Ono and broke my mouph! Service is pretty quick from order to ready so it makes a great place to get your food. Make sure to stop by and get some shaved ice! Aloha! read more

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Quality Hawaiian food Well packaged Nicely plated Portions are good Ago tuna is delicious Meat options are solid They have their own parking lot Plenty of indoor seating read more

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Great little spot for real Hawaiian food. You can order take away or eat in. Lot's of fun merch to buy also.

My husband and I stopped by Bachan's on Thursday, Oct 2 around 6:20 PM for dinner. We ordered (prices as of Oct. 2025) -Large Chicken Katsu Plate - Came freshly fried and I quite enjoyed this. -Large Chicken Teriyaki Plate - It was good but chicken was slightly dry. I wish they provided more complimentary sauce (they give you the tiniest cup) but you have to purchase extra teriyaki sauce. Both came with two scoops of rice, a scoop of macaroni salad, and a small tsukemono, which is Japanese pickled veggies. The portion size was decent sized for both. I wasn't too hungry at that time so I took most of mine home. Customer Service: Good interaction with staff. The lady who took our order was friendly Indoor seating: Plenty of seating available. Parking: The shop is located in a small lot. We had no issues with parking. All in all, I'd come back! read more

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I ordered 4 big plates to go: Chicken Teriyaki, Short Rib and Chicken Katsu (2). The total came out to $78. We waited only about 10 minutes from the time of order till we received the food, even though it was in the thick of lunchtime. Each plate came with rice, mac salad and tsukemono. Portions were generous. Short ribs were a tad overdone but overall, good value for a quick lunch. read more

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So delicious. I've eaten here a couple times and have tried the Chinese chicken salad, which is light and yummy; the short rib, teriyaki chicken, macaroni salad and rice. Everything has been very delicious and reasonably priced. The restaurant is spacious enough for lunch hour. The parking lot can be tight but there is some limited street parking. Eveyone has been very polite and welcoming. Solid choice if you find yourself near or in MPK! read more

Food 5/5! Service 4/5! Ambiance 4/5! Food just hits the spot here! Convenient for Togo! They will always serve your items in a Togo fashion or you can dine in, fast, good service, additional condiments are near by the pick up food area, come try this little local spot! read more

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The portions are still pretty big. I love getting the ahi tuna because its not bloody tasting. It works well with the sauce they give you a well. have never tried anything other than the ahi tuna. Make sure you don't dip too much into the yellow sauce or your nose will be feeling the burn. read more

Bachan's Take Out - Ahi tuna - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Food is good but at the counter make sure you don't tip in the suggestion. There is absolutely no service. They don't take the food to you, food is still in Styrofoam when you sit inside, and when you ask for more sauce they charge you $0.50. What exactly am I paying for for the tip?? I'll pass, lots of good food in the area with service and actual utensils and will not charge for sauce. Threw away my own trash as well. BTW it was raining so there wasn't any customers. I think it was just my expectation with a bigger space there will be upgrades and a more elevated experience. Delicious food corner was closed due to renovations so this was a quick pivot and was not my first choice. This was the closest. read more

Bachan's Take Out - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Oh my! I have to say this will be one of my favorite places. I was missing the island (from my recent vacation) and found this hidden gem on yelp. The establishment is clean, spacious, has a variety on the menu, offers shaved ice, and they are a friendly family run business! But that's not the best part. I ordered the medium teriyaki salmon, macaroni, with side cabbage and it was so delicious. The food was fresh, and cooked perfectly moist and seasoned. I can't believe I haven't noticed Bachan's before. I will definitely return to try more from their menu and I recommend you try as well read more

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They have a lot of different combinations and they have Brown Rice I usually get the Medium size combo it comes with Beef short ribs and Teriyaki chicken with Macaroni salad and Brown Rice it's 75 cents extra but you can have regular white rice read more

Whyyyyyy haven't I been here before? This is a clean restaurant with friendly service and wonderful food. The menu is very conveniently on the outdoor windows, so you know right away if there's something you want to eat before you walk inside. The indoor space was large and clean, but it seems like a ton of their business is to-go, so there was plenty of space when I visited on a Saturday for lunch. My chicken katsu was delicious, and thank goodness I got the medium instead of the large, because I don't think i could have eaten another bite. Food took about 8-10 minutes to arrive, BUT honestly, that's a good sign because you know that your food is being made fresh! I recommend getting the medium-sized plate, or bring a friend to share the large. Also, make sure you know they are closed Sunday - Tuesday. Can't wait to come back. read more

Bachan's Take Out - Medium fish (salmon) + soba - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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This spot has great food options. I highly recommend the seared ahi tuna plate- it's delicious and filling!

What We Ordered: -Teriyaki Chicken/Beef Short Ribs (L) Combo $18.25 We've driven by this place countless times, but today we finally decided to stop in, and we're so glad we did! I called ahead, and they said it would be ready in 10-15 minutes. When we arrived after 10 minutes, our order was ready. Hands down, this was the best Teriyaki Chicken plate I've had in a long time. The chicken was so soft and tender, not dry at all like some other places. The sauce wasn't too sweet or too much. The beef short ribs were also very good and tender. There was a generous portion of white rice, which my son devoured. The mac salad was a bit heavy on the mayo, but everyone loved it. It was a great meal! We will definitely be back soon! Don't sleep on Bachan's, this place is the real deal! read more

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My mom, brother, and I dined here for first time and just loved it! I am resident of hawaii and found my mainland family love hawaii food. My brother ordered the Large combo plate.of kalbi ribs and Teri BBQ chicken. My mom got medium Teri beef plate. I ordered their popular furikake tuna which is seared and raw inside with a great Wasabi sauce and mustard. Plates are served with rice and Mac salad. They got their food just right and fresh. My brother took home 2 handmade musubi which was made upon order. One thing I note is this place is spotless and emaculate. Friendly, free parking, and will be back. They even serve the famous Dole Whip! Try it and enjoy. We definitely will be back. read more

Bachan's is a hidden gem and Ive been going here for years now. Our usuals are the chicken/short rib plate, the furikake ahi crusted plate, and a side of the chili cheese fries. The food is always cooked well and we're always satisfied here. Inside has seating if you want to dine in, but we normally order ahead and grab to go. Service is quick and efficient! They sell a-lot of knick knacks inside too but it's pretty pricey, just stick to the yummy food! read more

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Bachans is a good old standby for our family. There have something for everyone - fish, chicken, beef, Mac salad, soba, trio fries, and even a chili cheese dog. read more

Bachan's Take Out - Medium salmon with soba - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Saved this place for years, just came by today since I was around the area. i ordered a large combo with teriyaki ribs n chicken and a furikake crusted tuna. Sorry to say but the food was quite underwhelming. The tuna was the chewiest tuna I've ever eaten.... maybe because it was cut along the grain? And the bbqs were dry and chewy as well. Anyways, my friend says she prefers Ono Hawaiian bbq.... I agree. read more

Bachan's Take Out - Dry bbq - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Surprised by how big interior was after passing Bachan's multiple times. Although they do specialize in takeout, there's plenty of seating space with comfy family vibes. Food came out in 5 minutes and staff were very welcoming Furikake Crusted Ahi - $18.25 - 4.5/5 Generous scoop of rice with ponzu sauce, wasabi aioli, and a horseradish sauce. Was filling, but didn't feel heavy after. The ahi tuna had a nice crispiness from the furikake and didn't get soggy after pouring the ponzu over it. Only complaint was being on the pricy end with my total coming to be around $20 after tax, but will most likely be coming back to check out more of their menu and the style of food being harder to find close to East LA. read more

Bachan's Take Out - Furikake Ahi Tuna w/ Mac Salad, Ginger, Pickled Vegetables and Ponzu, Wasabi Aioli, and Horseradish Sauce - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Ahi Tuna and Short Ribs never disappoint. Grab a dole whip on your way out................................ read more

Food is really delicious, love their plate that comes with the ribs, rice and mac salad. Service is always the same courteous and friendly :) The location itself is roomy to dine in and usually have tv and baseball games on (Dodgers). Been going there for a few years and has not disappointed. read more

This place is located in Monterey Park at 2300 South Garfield Ave, 91754 This place has really great food, it has Hawaiian / Japanese food and desserts This place advertised takeout, but they have seating inside and restrooms are available to the customers. This place recently cut their hours, they use to be open Tuesday through Saturday and now they are only open from Wednesday through Saturday, cause they don't want to raise their prices. Their website lists their place being opened Monday through Saturday, probably should update this? Anyway I always would pay the extra seventy five cents for the brown rice and their macaroni salad is super tasty and I enjoy getting the teriyaki short ribs and two shrimps on the side and just enjoy the great tasting food with water. Unfortunately I am no longer working in the area, so I will miss eating at this place. I highly recommended this place to others read more

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We used to enjoy coming here, but the last time we went here, it was terrible. The chicken teriyaki and the short ribs were dry and way overcooked, like it was cooked several times. The food no longer looks fresh. We got the combo plate, the chicken teriyaki plates, and the salmon plate. 4 plates total to about $100. Needless to say, we are not going back. So disappointed. read more

Love love love the pepper steak. I drive from Pasadena just to get some. Please open one in Pasadena

I work close by seen them on Yelp decides to try it. Got a medium garlic chicken. Was very tasty and decent portion for the price considering inflation and the bad economy. I took it to go but the lady who took my order was curtious and friendly. The food came out way faster then I had expected which was nice. Love the inside and how they back our boys in blue Go Dodgers! read more

There's a small parking lot in the front. They have a large seating area inside which looks very clean, bright, and beautiful. It looks like a lot of people come here for takeout orders. They also sell a whole bunch of cute plushies for cheap. I got a handful of orders for me and my friends. I wish they labeled the orders if they're similar. Me and my friend got a medium order of Mahi Mahi / Ono with soba noodles and we couldn't tell which fish was which. Another 2 friends got medium plates of Ginger Chicken and Teriyaki Chicken. This was easier to figure out. The soba noodles were refreshing. The macaroni pasta was creamy. And the fish was well seasoned and cooked nicely. read more

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after friday pickleball, love lunch at bachan's!! love their dole whip! love their dodger merch! read more

This place good. Taste fresh and delicious. Have had the garlic chicken, teriyaki chicken and the ribs. All very good. Today went in for their " Hawaiian shaved ice ". It's in quotes because it was a Mexican raspado that you can get from the Elote man for $3 , but here I paid $6. And the ice was coarse. Ice with syrup. That's it. We were Expecting finely shaved ice, creating a soft, snow-like texture that absorbs flavored syrups. Nope not this. When I mentioned it to the owner she said she can charge me $1 for condensed milk. So we threw it away. In short eat the food here. It's Great, but do not order the shaved ice. Aka Mexican Raspado. Service is quick and friendly . read more

Bachan's Take Out - " Hawaiian Shaved Ice " more like Mexican Raspado - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

On a Saturday lunch in Late May, my sister and I came here for lunch and to enjoy their AC. The cashier was nice and I ordered medium teriyaki beef with macaroni salad with rice. It's very homey inside of community photos on the wall and merchandise next to take out. The beef was marinated very well. The macaroni salad and rice was good. Overall good meal. Our dessert Dole whipped was yummy. Nice place for lunch. read more

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This place is a very cute family owned business. Every thing was great, but my only feedback is that they close early. They close at 7:00pm, so get here for an early dinner. Food: 5/5 Their ahi bowl was delicious. It came with Mac salad, rice, and veggies. The ahi was fresh and came with a really aromatic wasabi sauce. The short ribs was sweet and tangy. Their rice was nice and fluffy; paired really well with their teriyaki sauce. Service: 5/5 This place is a counter order. The food came out pretty quickly and they provided a lot of sauce, utensils, and napkins. It was self searing and we put everything away ourselves after the meal. Very limited interactions, but no complaints. Ambiance: 5/5 This place has a really cute aesthetic. They sell a lot of anime stuff, so it's part restaurant, part boutique. I would definitely come back here to try their other items. read more

Bachan's Take Out is my "Go To" place when I want a Chinese Chicken Salad, Dole Whip, fries, sweet chili chicken, or short ribs. I'm never disappointed with their food. My Mom who's in her 90's loves their chili dogs, fish plates, soba noodles, and taquitos. As you can tell, there's something for everyone at Bachan's which is great! They also have different size portions which is also perfect for families with children or those with smaller or larger appetites. Their prices are about average for most take-out/casual dine-in locations around the area. The service is efficient and the staff is always pleasant and professional. If you stop in regularly, they'll eventually know your name and will greet you by your first name. If you're looking for a cute stuffy or collectible, they carry various Pokémon, Hello Kitty, Totoro, etc. items. They are Dodger fans and you will find different types of Dodger stickers, t-shirts, totes, etc. designed by local vendors. Check out Bachan's if you're in the area! They are closed Sun-Tues. read more

YOU CANNOT FAKE EXCELLENCE!!! I hardly ever yelp anymore but, given how compelled I was tonight after dining on the Large Plate featuring - forgive me if I misspell - Furikake Seared Ahi, it would be a great sin to not remark on how amazing it was! Now, I don't mind tuna, but to say it's my favorite protein would be a grand overstatement and exaggeration. Regarding all of the cuisine here at Bachan's, that has all flipped on its head. It's no surprise the Ahi is their best seller. Many other establishments may not understand how to render such a tender, succulent work of art, but Bachan's sure does. We in the greater Monterey Park area are so very lucky to have a family owned powerhouse like Bachan's providing the best of Japanese American food for the community. Arigato! read more

First time coming here and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is small but cozy. The food is great and the pricing is very reasonable. The people here were nice as well. I got the Crusted Ahi and the portion was big and the fish was fresh. I look forward to coming again and trying something else! Parking could be a bit rough since the parking lot is small and you will need to be careful since one of the exits WILL scrape your lowered car before the driveway exit on the north side! read more

Bachan's Take Out - Furikake Crusted Ahi 5/5 lots of food and the fish was fresh - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Ambiance: still has some of vibes from the old Shaka's. Definitely an improvement of indoor decor from when they were next to the market. Plenty of open tables, area to buy their merch (did you know they sell their sauce at Costco? Highly recommend on your proteins, especially salmon!) Service: it was a phone order this time around (highly recommend because they do get busy around meal times) and it was swift, quick, and my order was correct Food: The katsu+furikake layer on the outside was still crispy after I let it sit for 15 minutes before taking my lunch. The fish tasted fresh. I like to use the ponzu and Wasabi aioli (the horseradish is too spicy for my taste). The mac salad is standard, I like it better than Ono's because it less of the greasiness. The ahi tuna looks like about a 4oz portion, the fish to rice ratio is a little off. I would recommend getting two scoops of Mac salad instead. Otherwise a very light lunch that tastes healthy and delicious. Overall, the price point is a little bit on the "treat yo'self" side, but you get great quality for what you pay for. read more

Bachan's Take Out - Furikake crusted ahi with brown rice - Japanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

"How many places can genuinely say they've improved over time? That's how I feel about this spot. Since relocating, they truly deserve recognition for their efforts. This place is a local favorite, serving up delicious Japanese, Hawaiian, and American takeout. Plus, they have a dine-in area if you prefer that. My personal favorite is the large kalbee (short ribs) plate, which comes with three scoops of rice, tsukemono, and mac salad. The Chicken Teriyaki plate is also fantastic, and you can even get it as a combo with the ribs. Don't miss the Crusted Ahi Tuna either--it's another must-try! All plates come with rice and mac salad, by the way. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the restaurant is easy to find with parking available in a shared lot. Definitely give them a try when you're in the area!" read more

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We wanted to grab something quick in the area today and decided to try this spot. We ordered two medium plates and found medium plate portions perfect for one person and prices good. Loco moco: the hamburger was perfectly cooked and not too dry. It was well flavored with the gravy, and we were given a generous amount of gravy too on the side. Teriyaki chicken: The chicken was soft and not dry. I liked the sauce wasn't overly sweet. We enjoyed our food today, and we'll definitely have to return to try their other dishes in the future! The cashier was very friendly and food was prepared quickly. read more

Love Banchan's Take Out! Their customer service is great and my go to order is their Furikake Crusted Ahi Tuna plate. I've tried their garlic chicken and that was ok. Their Teriyaki Chicken is also great as well. I love their macaroni salad, I always order an extra side of it. My grandpa loves it as well! read more

My long overdue review for this tiny little place. I didn't discover Bachan's until they moved to Monterey Park and I'm glad I did. Perfect spot to grab a quick lunch or a quick sit down. Plenty of seating during a lunch rush. Sometimes the lunch rush is a longer wait but you can always phone in your order prior. Parking lot is shared and it does get quite packed during rush there is also near by street parking if needed. Staff is so sweet and friendly! Pepper Steak- one of my favorites however, it only comes in a large plate. Steak is tender and juicy, you can taste the char. Comes wasabi aioli that cuts through any grease there is. Garlic Ginger Chicken- on days that I want to eat more clean. Chicken isn't dry at all. Teriyaki Beef Short Ribs- always tender and flavorful, perfect balance of sweet and savory. Teriyaki Salmon- also great on those days you want to eat cleaner but feel full and satisfied. Salmon is always cooked just right, never over done. read more

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One of my favorite spots to eat at. the owner is a sweetheart and a big dodger fan. No pictures the food was on point as always. read more