The portions were generous and everything was cooked perfectly. The steak was tender and…read morewell-seasoned, the chicken had great char and flavor, and the shrimp were juicy with that classic teppanyaki sear. Everything sat on a bed of flavorful fried rice that soaked up all the sauces without getting greasy. What really stood out was the balance--nothing was overdone, and each protein kept its own flavor instead of tasting the same. The veggies added a nice crunch and freshness that rounded out the plate really well.

I feel terrible leaving this review because I know the owner for many of years probably 20 years he…read moreused to work at Benihana he was a chef we always asked for, When he opened the food truck we went almost twice a week food was amazing But since the last 2 years he hasn't cooked anymore and he hired a crew and the food hasn't been up to par, And it is very dirty I really hope the owner reads this and takes the time out to have his crew wash they're hands and sanitize correctly and clean the truck and offer more better quality like he used to Again sorry man I really did not want to leave this review but last 3 times I ate here the food was bad and the workers and truck is very dirty

I pretty much order their food mostly through DoorDash very often. Personally, I can tell the…read moredifference of when it's different cook than the original. Sometimes it's really really good and well seasoned and sometimes it's more bland than usual, less effort. I hope they can train all cooks to be consistent because I love their food most of the time and would like to keep supporting them.

I hired Ticas Tepanyaki for my daughter's birthday dinner recently and it was AMAZING! from the…read moreservice to the food, everything was perfect. The chef cooked everything to perfection! The steak was soft, the shrimp was not chewy or overcooked and surprisingly, the chicken was moist! The sauces provided for each protein added much more flavor to our meal. All of my guests loved the food. I will definitely hire Ticas and his team again.

Friendly staff and food was solid. Steak was actually cooked exactly a medium rare. Veggies and…read morerice was decent. Diablo spicy mayo was a hit for me its part of thr food court so plenty of seating. Not really for large groups

Pros: Great food! So delicious with generous portions…read more Affordable - way cheaper than Benihana (if you're not into the experience, just the food). Fast service Good food hall ambiance - plenty of seating Clean restrooms Plenty of street parking (Sunday morning) Cons: Call before coming because sometimes they're closed for private events.

Delicious food excellent service wonderful ambience! The…read morerice, the noodles to steak, the vegetables, just outstanding! I highly recommend this restaurant. Get the steak with the shrimp noodle rice.

This is a food truck and I made my take out order through DoorDash and it was quick. The food was…read moresolid and good bang for buck, especially with the promotion they had through the app. There was a variety of veggies including carrots, onions, broccoli, and zucchini in a garlic flavored sauce. They provided the option of how the new york steak was cooked, and I selected medium rare, but the steak was on the well done side. Regardless the meat was still juicy and good. It would have been nicer if there was not the option, since it introduced the missed expectation. Overall this was a good meal!

The food and services were great! Shout out to my chef Miguel, very entertaining and relatable guy…read morewhose food came out incredible. Will definitely ask for him to be my cook again!

Great food! I really appreciate the difference here from the one in San Francisco. They do some…read morethings the same and some different. I like the steak sauce better in LA although I don't know what makes it different. Maybe it's more spicy? Our chef, Juan, was on the money with the food. Absolutely delicious! We had great company too! The vibe tonight was amazing. So much energy so that everyone had a blast. Only thing I didn't like was that the prices when we got the bill differed from the menu. Not sure why that was and we didn't bother asking for an explanation. Our server Oliver was very efficient and had a super smile while serving. Good mannerisms. I've got a picture of the menu before we ate and noticed the bill didn't match. We ordered edamame, hot sake, & Hibachi Steak dinner. Parking is valet or you can park on street.

Great service, the lady helping me was super helpful and explained everything, even her favorites…read more They made it fresh, and wow, was it hot! I got the filet mignon, shrimp, and lobster with fried rice and garlic noodles. I'll definitely be back here.

Very Disappointing Experience I ordered chicken from…read moreTeppanyaki and it arrived raw and uncooked. This is not just poor quality--it's a serious food safety issue. I couldn't eat it and had to throw the whole order away. Completely unacceptable for a restaurant serving chicken. I won't be ordering from here again and would not recommend it to anyone.

The food is always great when I come here. The consistency is what brings me back. Bistro hangar…read moresteak is always my favorite. Their kimchi and cold tofu are also 10/10. Our server today, Fallon, was nothing but stellar. She would check up on us when she saw our food getting lower. It was nice to see how proactive she was. If you can, definitely ask to be seated in her section. Great dinner and will be back again.

I've honestly never thought of stopping into Gyu Kaku because the ala carte menu kept me from…read morecoming. I found out they have an AYCE menu, which is totally worth it! They also have course menus that I found out about after leaving the restaurant. They had me at AYCE to be honest. My friends and I chose the premium ayce menu which was $50 and included 45 items. The meat portions are small, but you can order more and more. The umakara and garlic marinated meats were my favorite. The spicy cabbage salad and garlic mushroom were a great addition as a side. They also had 3 sauces on the table for extra flavor: spicy, sweet soy, and ponzu. I drenched my rice bowl in the delicious spicy sauce LOL. We made a reservation for 7 PM on a Sunday, and it was not overwhelmingly busy. I was really impressed with how fast the orders came to our table. I think the food, atmosphere, and service were amazing. Our server, Cynthia, had the best vibes and was constantly stopping at our table making sure we always had an order in. Dessert options were also included in the premium option and we refused to leave without each having a smores! They offer valet parking, but you can also self-park in the lot. The plaza does get busy, but cars come in and out constantly. I think this is one of the more affordable Japanese BBQ restaurants in LA. I definitely will be coming back when I am craving Japanese BBQ!

Very similar experience to Benihana but it's less crowded so you don't wait too long to be seated…read more We came during the week and didn't wait long at all to be seated. They have a separate seating area if you only want sushi. The teppanyaki tables seat about 7-8. Menu is simple but the have appetizers, single options like chicken, steak or combinations. Service was good, our waiter was a little slow to bring things but was very nice and our chief was great! He gave us different sauces to try and his cooking skills were great!!

Pulled up ready for a show. Left fed and entertained…read more At Musashi Japanese Cuisine the teppan does the heavy lifting. Filet mignon hits tender and clean. Proper sear. Juices locked in. No overcooking theatrics. Just solid steak cooked with confidence. You taste the butter. You taste the fire. Simple. Effective. The spicy tuna roll is better than expected. Tuna fresh. Texture right. Spice balanced. Not drowning in sauce. Rice holds together without turning gummy. Clean bites. No slop. You finish the plate easily. Vegetable tempura comes out hot and light. Batter crisp. Not greasy. Veg still tastes like veg. Zucchini stays tender. Broccoli keeps bite. This is tempura that doesn't collapse five seconds after landing. Even the egg roll surprises. Crunchy shell. Filling seasoned well. Not an afterthought. You grab it early and don't regret it. Service keeps the pace moving. Friendly chefs. Easy banter. Staff checks in without hovering. Food comes out hot and timed right. No long lulls. No chaos. The room feels classic. Teppan grills. Flames popping. People watching their plates get built in real time. It's dinner and entertainment without trying too hard. It's giving... Benihana energy if everyone actually nailed their cues and the food didn't take a back seat.

it's my husbands favorite and the kids love the show the flaming volcano, beating heart, they throw…read morethe utensils around and much more

So we decided to try Yamato on a whim while waiting for our son who was at a school party close by…read more When we walked in, it was not busy at all - maybe another 8-10 people sitting at a few of the teppanyaki grills. But for some reason, it took almost 5 minutes of waiting by the "Please Wait to be Seated" sign for someone to actually come and seat us. When we were finally sat, the hostess stuck us in 2 seats against the wall at a completely empty grill table. When we asked if we could move around to 2 seats along the side of the grill so that we wouldn't be squished against the wall, she told us "no... these are the seats for a party of 2." Yet we were the only 2 people at the entire grill at 8:30pm at night.... Anyway, we sat for another 5-10 minutes before they sat 2 other people at our grill and then the server finally asked all 4 of us (mind you, we had been waiting 5-10 min at the table already) for our drink and food orders. The chef who cooked for us was really great, and the food was delicious - shrimp and filet for my wife, and shrimp and Korean BBQ for me. So no complaints on the food... overall I would say that it was above average for a teppanyaki grill, and the chef was really great... But after our food was done, the staff immediately started rushing us to finish up quickly and kept asking if we were ready for the check. We hadn't even finished our food, it was only 9:15, and the restaurant didn't close until 10... When I asked for some saki, the waitress made a mistake and brought me a glass of wine... when I pointed out that I didn't order a glass of wine, but rather some saki, she was clearly annoyed but eventually brought me the saki that had ordered. Well at 9:30, they started closing the restaurant down around us - shutting off lights, and at 9:45, while we still had food in front of us and full drinks, they shut off the music and turned off pretty much all the lights, aside from the lights around our table. It was very clear that they were closing down, whether we finished or not, and well before the 10pm posted closing time. Since we felt so awkward, we quickly finished our food, and asked for the check. When the waitress brought the check, she pointed out that the saki was more expensive than what was advertised on the menu, and guess what? That extra cost of the saki just happened to be the same price as the mistaken glass of wine that they brought over... Coincidence? Anyway, we paid the check, and left our drinks unfinished. When I tried to explain our frustration with the host at being rushed out before we finished our food or drinks, she really didn't seem to care and simply said, "thanks for your feedback." Huh. So after spending almost $200 between 2 people, we had to rush through our dinner, as they started closing down around us as soon as the chef finished cooking. Unfortunately even though the food was good, the service was so bad that we won't be going back.

Walked in and immediately the hostesses were so friendly and funny. Best of all though, was our…read morewaitress Sarah who did not hesitate to make our tables night with a surprise while also being flexible with making our experience as best as it could be. The staff alone makes me wants to come back, thank you again to Sarah for making a spontaneous walk-in be a memorable night Food was fantastic and loved each dish in their own ways. Walking through the space and being seated in the back was lovely and the ambience only grew as the night wore on.

Taisho has been around for a number of years now, and it still manages to maintain its cool…read moreambiance and buzzing crowd. Would I come here for authentic, truly masterful Japanese food? No. This isn't that kind of place, and Taisho doesn't have that kind of menu. However, is this a good place to listen to decent music, sip a fun cocktail, and pass around some aesthetic Asian fusion dishes? Absolutely. It's a vibe on the weekends, there's semi-patio seating in the back, and there's valet parking right out front on Ventura Blvd. Taisho is a good option for dinner before a night out, or to catch up with a friend. Seating options are plentiful, too. The bar area is nice, the seats are comfy. The interior can fill up during peak hours. The outside seating in the front is a hard pass for me because it's so close to the street and seems isolated from the rest, but some people do prefer to sit out there. Street parking is available albeit competitive. Don't forget to pay the meter and check posted signs.