I have been coming here since 20 years ago (crazy how time flies!) whenever I'm at Smith Haven Mall and it hasn't changed other than the name (used to be Sarku I think?) and prices going up haha. I recently stopped by on a weekday because I was craving it and was in the area. They take cash or credit. Service was quick and I usually order the chicken teriyaki with white rice and vegetables except this time I wanted mushrooms added (additional cost $0.79). The teriyaki shrimp is also delicious by the way and the vegetables are just steamed but still very tasteful. By the way, ALWAYS ask for extra sauce at the end...it's that delicious! There is plenty of free parking since it's the mall; just make sure you park by the food court entrance. That way you're not walking through the entire mall just to get food. There are also clean bathrooms right next to the food court if needed. Plenty of seating right in front though I'm sure it can get packed during peak hours. In conclusion, if you're ever in need of your mall teriyaki fix, Little Tokyo is your spot! read more

Little Tokyo - Chicken teriyaki with white rice, vegetables, mushrooms (extra $0.79) and extra sauce! 10/10! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lake Grove, New York

We tried the chicken teriyaki with fried rice, the chicken tempura, and the mahi egg roll. Unfortunately, the chicken teriyaki was the only item we enjoyed. It was well seasoned, tender, and had good flavor. The fried rice was soggy and lacked the texture we expected. The chicken tempura was extremely dry and hard to eat. It was so overcooked that it felt like biting into a rock. The mahi egg roll was also disappointing because it was very bland and didn't have much flavor. Based on our visit, we would only order the chicken teriyaki again. Everything else missed the mark. read more

Solid food for mall food. Chicken teriyaki and white rice w veggies hmmmm very yummy in my tummy

Great place to go for your mall visit. Much better than the shit they serve at Stir Fry 88. You get fresh noodles, a nice little bunch of veggies and some nice just-grilled protein. Always ask for more sauce! I sometimes look forward to mall visits just because of Little Tokyo! read more

They charge $15 for a little bit of meat and a whole lot of cabbage and vegetables ridiculous overpriced, and a scam. Don't go back.

Great food but ordered double chicken and didn't get it,the person beside me got the same amount.

Great place, it's cheaper than sit down,, very fast, fresh,and the food is way way better than sit downs. I always get the chicken teriyaki, with the juice , so good. Little Tokyo is the best food I ever had. read more

Little Tokyo - Chicken teriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lake Grove, New York

Have been going here for two years and get chicken teriyaki with extra chicken and no rice all the sudden charging more to have vegetable only and no rice. read more

Y'all are gonna think I'm crazy but, I have loved this place for years solely for the chicken teriyaki. Service is always quick and the teriyaki is delicious. Chicken is always tender with a bit of a sear. Its doused in this sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. I always opt for veggies and rice and it just all works so well together. I can't attest to any other food there (shrimp, rolls, etc). But if you are looking for some classic tasty goodness in the mall, go for the chicken teriyaki read more

Not bad- I did like the shrimp a lot. The other stuff was a bit lacking in flavor though. Also would've been nice if the fried rice had fried egg in it. On the plus side, the portion is generous and food was ready quickly. read more

Little Tokyo - Shrimp teriyaki with fried rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lake Grove, New York

Little Tokyo in the Smith haven mall has been here for a long time. I remember this nostalgic spot since I was in high school. This place was awesome back then. Decided to have lunch here one day shopping at the mall. Food wasn't bad, just not nearly what I remember it being. I got the chicken and shrimp combo. The fired rice was under seasoned and overcooked, and there was very little attention given to the vegetables. Chicken cooked well, but the shrimp quality disappointing, frozen little nuggets that wasn't clearly wasn't deveined. Not exactly friendly either, robotic in a way. Listen, it's the food court. What can you expect. For the location, being at a mall, not the worst choice, but don't expect high class Japanese cuisine. read more

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Food is always really tasty the portion size has definitely gone down but the price has gone up, service is quick and pleasant. Ambiance clean mall food court food! read more

if I could give 0 stars I would.. I work at the mall and my co workers and I always go and from now on I will never go back. The guy who was at the register was sooo rude and so disrespectful. I literally told him never mind and walked away. His tone and attitude was so out of line. read more

Every time I come to the mall I HAVE to eat here. As soon as I enter the food court it's the first thing I smell. Fast, fresh and never a disappointment. I recommend getting extra meat for more of that savory goodness. Little Tokyo is great! I definitely recommend this business. read more

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I crave this food, so do my kids. This place has been around forever because it's tasty and consistent. Tonight we tried the Melt Shop and weren't impressed so my daughter got a teriyaki chicken right next door. We all feasted on it, so good. read more

Little Tokyo - Teriyaki Chicken no veg white rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lake Grove, New York

ive been coming here for years you can get whatever you want they'll even let you get a teriyaki entree with no vegetables, no rice, just vegetables, or regular and they wont upcharge you. if you prefer noodles to rice you can substitute them also. the people who work there are all longtime employees so theyre really experienced and the prices are great too. try to catch them when theres still chicken on the grill though bc if it runs out while the other batch hasnt finished it can be a 5-7 minute wait. read more

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An undefeatable classic, the Chicken Teriyaki is food of the Gods and is hard to beat. Try as you may to replicate it at home, it won't taste as good as it does here at Little Tokyo, formerly known as Sarku Japan. This even beats out other malls with similar stores. The beef teriyaki is not as good, but interesting for a change. There can be a bit of a language barrier if you're asking for something odd or in the wrong fashion (I still recall years ago having a manager legit confused and annoyed with me that I referred to "beef" as "steak") But once you know how to order, it's a smooth, systemic process. The new young lady there over the past few years has been pretty solid with the ordering process as well. The secret is asking for that extra dollop of sauce at the end. Little Tokyo - Ichiban! read more

Twin of the well known Sarku Japan in every mall food court. Japanese fast food! This time I got the teriyaki chicken with fried rice and veggie combo! Must try! read more

Little Tokyo - Teriyaki Chicken, Veggie, Fried Rice combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lake Grove, New York

My daughter went to order food and asked for lomain and it looked like buttered noodles, so she asked if she can get rice and they laughed at her and yelled .. they didn't realize I was watching the hole time, they thought they can pick on a teen, my daughter came back so upset so I went up to get a refund and he yelled no refund for u crazy, so I said really no refund!! They where so nasty to my daughter then to me, I reported them to the mall manage, they said this is not the first time they've had complains from them! we like that place but not sure if it's new owners but they are very rude!! I hate leaving a bad review but they treated my daughter horrible she's just a kid read more

Found a piece of metal in my soba noodles. Food was terribly bland and greasy. The food was incredibly cheap so that is a bonus. read more

Little Tokyo - Found a piece of metal in my food, eat at your own risk. Noodles were terribly greasy. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lake Grove, New York

I always loved that place! Every time I go to that mall, I would get Japanese food from there! I always ordered the chicken and shrimp combo with rice and vegetables and I love the flavor. So good!!! I would go back whenever I go to that mall! read more

This is the place I always go to in the mall food court. The food is good. I always get the double meat chicken teriyaki. Much better than some of the other options that are available. read more

The pros are that they cook the food in front of you and one combo meal priced around 8 dollars is enough to leave you full. It comes with your choice of fried rice/ noodles and a nice portion of vegetables which is vital for every college student's survival. The con is that it doesn't taste nearly as good as the bourbon chicken in the very first store to its left. If you're unsure which chinese takeout food you want, just sample it all! All the Asian stores here have free samples of their chicken for you to try before you make your purchase :) . Bourbon/teriyaki/general tso - try em all! read more

They do a good job with the chicken teriyaki. But sometimes you're better off not seeing how they prepare it. :-) Inside the Smith Haven Mall food court, this place is usually pretty busy. They have a guy giving samples of the teriyaki chicken, if you want to check it out before buying. The seating is hit or miss depending on when you get there. But if you patient (and quick enough) you'll usually get a table with little trouble. I usually get the teriyaki chicken, white rice and no vegetables. There is usually enough sauce on it when they make it, but you can ask for more if you like your rice soupy. read more

I actually like the food here. Often order chicken with shrimp, as well as beef. Some times order double meat and the portion is really good! Meat comes to be very juicy. You can't miss adding mushroom as a side because the mushroom have great flavor and juicy, crispy at the same time (it's hard to describe just try ; ) ) Their rice also tastes better than most Chinese take-out places. Their staff are friendly and multilingual. We dine there almost always when shopping in the mall. read more

They gave very little and I asked if he could put in some more. he started yelling at me. They are very nervous.

Overpriced and rice is dry and sticky ! If you ask for more sauce there cook great nasty ! Rather get the Chinese food !

Had lunch here on Feb 4th, 2015 AVOID the Tempura Combo of Chicken & Shrimp. They don't know what the batter is supposed to be. This were two very small pieces of chicken and two very small shrimp dunked in the thickest batter available. It reminded me of pancake batter. The mixed vegies that came with this were raw. Couldn't get my fork into them. Next time I'll go next door to the Chinese place next door in this mall. This was sooooo BAD !!! The cost.....$6.93 and went in the garbage can. I would have said something to the people behind the counter, but they don't speak English. read more