We came here this evening to celebrate our family's three birthdays. It is nice that we were given…read morethe option to sit in the private room or in the main dining area. In addition, the restaurant was able to accommodate our large group of 13 guests without a problem - we literally took up an entire teppanyaki table. It was my first time here and I have to say that the service we received from all the servers and cooks was excellent. Just also want to give a shout-out to Lynn, the restaurant manager, for going above and beyond to ensure my aunt and relatives were pleased. The staff here noticably worked as a team and it definitely showed. The food was delicious and the ambiance was charming. Definitely a beautiful experience to celebrate in.

This rating is for their reservation system. I have never been here before and thought they only…read morehave Teppan tables (like the name of their restaurant). I saw that Yelp offers reservations and I booked a table for tomorrow for a celebratory dinner, with a memo asking if the teppan table was low enough for a wheelchair. I never received a response. I called to verify this question and they told me that there were no more teppan seats available. I couldn't understand what she was talking about, and I said I made a reservation online, and was told by here that I would have to sit at a regular table. WTF??? Apparently they have regular tables for you to order off the menu I think? And she never did answer my question if their teppan tables were wheelchair height. No apologies, just blamed Yelp for their reservation system and that I needed to make reservations weeks in advanced for a teppan table. This place needs to work with Yelp to figure out how to specify making reservations teppan vs. regular tables or just have people call and talk to a person to make reservations for a teppan table. Good thing I called otherwise I would've shown up for dinner tomorrow only to find out that I wouldn't have a seat at the table and disappoint my whole family. I ended up cancelling my reservation and making one at another teppan restaurant who did confirm they could accommodate a wheelchair.

My brother turned 70 today. His son wants to take him to Benihana…read more It was five of us at lunch...my brother, my sister in law, my nephew, my mom and I. We ordered a lot...four filet mignons, one New York steak, and a chicken. I also ordered a mango lemonade and a spicy tuna roll. Sushi is all about the rices. This order of spicy tuna roll had rices that were a little bit hard, but it is acceptable. I enjoyed my drink. As much as we ordered the lunch was only $115.00 plus tips. Enjoyed the show. I never thought I would ever say this, but.... Benihana is value dining! Ray out.

Avoid on Wed for dinner as there is no parking unless you want to pay 8 bucks to park in an already…read morereserved for Benihana spot. We had reservations, couldn't find parking so we left to eat elsewhere. If they want to prevent non customers from parking, charge a fee and credit it back on the bill. 8 bucks to self park is wild. Anyways, the food is mid but the show is entertaining to our kids so that's why we go. Too bad they implemented this ridiculous "valet".

My niece has been raving about this place forevs and every time I try to order, they're either…read moreclosed or not taking orders for delivery. Yesterday I tried to order and it was closed so I went with my usual 323 Hibachi on Wheels (go see my review). Even though I ordered two plates yesterday - you don't become Elite unless you exhibit "big back" eating tendencies lol - I was still craving more hibachi, especially steak. So here I go again trying to order from this place and they weren't taking orders. Persistence paid off and they finally opened up the delivery option. I got the steak and shrimp plate. The steak was tenderly cooked and not chewy. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and they were not rubbery. The veggies came with a nice assortment of zucchini, onions, bell peppers and mushrooms; however, they could have used a little more salt/pepper and/or butter (I think they may have been sautéed in oil). The rice was perfection and this girl loves her fried rice. Note that they put scallions on top of the rice/meat portion as well as on the shrimp in case you have an allergy (I don't recall seeing that mentioned when I was ordering). As for the sauces, my go to is the "pink sauce". They offer a spicy version (the Joker) and a non-spicy version. The spicy version is too spicy for me but it was doable and the other one was too bland. I was disappointed with their version of "pink sauce" but their garlic butter and ginger sauce (which I never use) made up for the disappointment. Definitely go with the garlic butter and ginger sauce. I dip all of my hibachi in sauce and don't conform to what sauce goes with what - I conform to what my tastebuds like. While this was a very nice portion for the price, ya girl ate nearly everything and I had already eaten about an hour prior lol. Zero control when it comes to yummy food. This is definitely a place to get your hibachi on and gets a yummy in your tummy rating. One recommendation for the restaurant: For deliveries, I suggest stapling a receipt or something to that effect so the recipient can tell if the delivery person accessed the food/opened the bag and potentially tampered with the food. In this day and age, one can't be too safe.

The Royal Hibachi was a standout for me. As a food truck, I've never had hibachi style food- and…read morethey did not disappoint. I opted for the steak + shrimp combination in garlic butter with all noodles. I should've done the half and half but thankfully there was some rice in my order that I was able to get a taste. The flavors are everything and I thought the portion size of the meal was good. I was surprised at the amount of food, although the price correlates well. I felt like there was good value in the price to proportion and good food! As a pro-tip, I ordered in advance via phone and was able to walk right up, pick up my food and pay. Easy peasy. I can't wait to come back... I'm almost attempted to go tonight!

Excellent quality Wagyu with rich flavor and a fun Japanese BBQ experience. Service was attentive…read moreand friendly.

My husband has been raving about this place every since his first visit, so I was super excited to…read moretry it. During our visit, we went with the Chef's Recommendation menu and also added mentaiko buttered scallops. I love the interior of this place. The service was also impeccable. Braised Beef Tongue - Practically melts in your mouth Wagyu Carppacio - This dish had so many textures to it. You have the raw beef carpaccio, the salad with sauce on top adds flavor to it, and finally it has the Lays chips on top to give it some crunchy texture. Japanese Wagyu Sukiyaki - My favorite thing from this evening. They do such a great show of preparing this for you and you get a dipping plate with a raw egg to get all the flavors in this. The sukiyaki sauce in the bowl was super flavorful and strong. Wagyu Short Rib - This definitely tastes better using the spices they give for your meal. It's more on the lean side so it was very easy to eat iWagyu Prime Short Rib - This has a little bit more fat and on the chewier side when ate plain. But with the dipping spices, it definitely brings out the saltiness the meat needs Wagyu Bibimbap - The staff will mix this in front of you and make sure all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed so you can get a little bit of seaweed, wagyu, sauce, and rice in every bite. Of course by the time we got to this, we were way too full so I only got a few bites in before I had to call it and to-go the rest. Mentaiko Buttered Scallops - This was amazingly creamy. However I did make a mistake by adding this to the chef's recommendation. The Chef's Recommendation is curated where everything compliments each other. The mentaiko buttered scallops had their usual strong salty taste and super creamy due to the butter, but it was too strong when added to the Chef's Recommendation that I could barely eat it during the meal. Our next return, I will go with just the chef's recommendation to avoid messing up the balance. But the chef's recommendation was curated very well if you're not sure what to get! The bibimbap and sukiyaki were the chef's kiss

I'm a fan of Sakura. They remind me of Tokyo Lobby in my younger days. Their menu is full of…read moredifferent combinations and boats. They serve lots of different sushi rolls. They seem to have everything in their menu including udon. I'm always ordering their #13 lunch special with California rolls. #13 normally comes with chicken and beef teriyaki, a salad, miso soup, rice and sushi. They are nice and allow me to substitute the sushi with California rolls. I like that their beef teriyaki comes with thicker sliced beef, not bulgogi meat like some Korean owned Japanese restaurants. Yes, their lunch is enough for 2. I take the beef, salad and rice. My wife takes the chicken teriyaki and California rolls. It is the perfect lunch for my wife and I. Service is normally good for me. I haven't eaten here. I only do takeout. They probably have the best deal around for lunch.

After all these years, Sakura's still is our favorite dinner spots! The spot my wife and I continue…read moreto visit over many many many years and the spot where my family and cousins come for plenty of weekday and weekend group dinners! We've also celebrated a milestone birthday for my dad a few years back in the banquet room which is great for celebrations. We have our regular go to meals like the combo 3 and combo 18. It's always so much food and good to take home for later. The menu continues to evolve and periodically with sushi rolls and sushi bowls nowadays. Regardless, we always come by to say hi and enjoy some time at Sakuras because it makes us happy to enjoy dinner there with family. Also we eat here so often we can redeem our stamp cards for the freebie appetizers. :) We always appreciate the kindness and hospitality that Johan & family and the rest of staff give us. We always feel welcome and a part of the family when we dine in. That's why Sakuras has been around in West Covina for all these years! 5/5!

Came here for dinner with parents. It was a bit depressing. For what it is, it is fine. Just fine…read more The good: true to its name, everything grilled is fine. The fried noodles, the fried steak and chicken were tasty. The bad: The salmon looks slimy and old. The sushi was sparse, cold, and unappetizing like rocks. It wasn't busy at all on a Friday night.

I've been hanging around with my senior in-laws lately, and they absolutely love a cheap buffet…read more This place is pretty much your typical buffet: sushi, a hibachi station, hot and cold food options, American dishes, and of course the dessert section with pastries and ice cream. As for the food itself, it's decent if you're not too picky about freshness, flavor, or having a huge variety of choices. That said, the food quality doesn't really seem to be the main draw here. The service was mediocre as well. They didn't really react when you said thank you, and drink refills only happened if you specifically asked for them. Instead, the restaurant clearly caters to a specific audience: seniors. The place is packed with older customers, which makes sense given the affordable prices and senior discounts. With that in mind, if you have older family members looking for a budget-friendly meal, this might be a good spot to check out.

The food was good as always, but our server, Elena, went above and beyond. She was awesome!read more

Sizzler might be famous for its nostalgic salad bar and classic steak combo, but our latest visit…read moreproved that exceptional hospitality is still the main event. From the moment we sat down, our server, Evelyn, turned what could have been a standard casual dinner into a standout dining experience. She struck that rare, perfect balance of being genuinely attentive without ever feeling intrusive. Evelyn kept our drinks topped off, timed our entrees effortlessly around our salad bar runs, and made sure every detail of our table was taken care of before we even had to ask. Beyond her sharp promptness, it was her warm presence that truly elevated the evening. Evelyn made us feel instantly comfortable and welcome, creating an inviting, unhurried atmosphere that let us just kick back and enjoy our meal. Excellent service transforms a simple dinner into a great memory and Evelyn delivered exactly that. Sizzler has a real gem on their team.

I want to express my gratitude to you and your team, Cynthia! We hired you for a corporate event,…read moreand you arrived on time with hot and delicious food. Your staff was very friendly and accommodating to our last-minute needs. I will definitely spread the word to all my friends and family. Everyone is talking about the food and your customer service. Thank you once again!

I stopped coming here for the terrible service. Every time I would come here they would give me a…read morehard time and look at me weird. I even got bullied for the sauce I ordered, telling me they don't have anymore, but still giving me that sauce. All I ever did was pick up mobile orders. Also had terrible DoorDash experience. Since this they report to DoorDash when they are closed, DoorDash just keeps sending different drivers over and over all night. And, I would need to call a few times so they could see it was closed to get my money back. And, of course I have to wait a few business days to get my money back for them not reporting the location is closed.

We went there for our 1st time The rice has good flavor…read morejust a bit too oily and a little mushy....the portion of their meat is horrible really small portions on their meat I got the bowl and they only put like 5 pieces of steak small on top of that. Their chicken is super dry too

- really wanted to love this place bc pictures of the food always loooks so awesome. the plate is…read moreheavy on the rice which is flavored and soaked in oil with no seasoning we got the ny steak & filet mignon plate and asked for the yumyum sauce since the employee said it's most popular, but once we got home we saw that we received ginger sauce which was disappointing since we both hate ginger & you have to pay for the sauce... - the truck was in a convenient location in front of the old rite aid on valley with plenty of parking - ig said they accept card, cash & apple pay and i came with apple pay and when the cashier told me they couldn't take card today i stood there like dang.... since i didn't bring cash, and we both kinda looked at each other awkwardly and i realized there was a sign that stated they also accept zelle which she never mentioned as an alternative as i was panicking and ready to apologize and leave

Excellent and easy to work with - they were right on time and gave a great experience and food was…read moregreat. They were also accommodating to various diets (vegetarian) They set up the table so nicely and with the color scheme requested.

Amazing experience for my wife's surprise birthday party. Chef Andre was the best! We all enjoyed…read morethe experience and will be using them again