So my coworker wants to try power lunch from Benihana!…read more Benihana is a restaurant that growing up that combines entertainment and teppanyaki Japanese style cooking in a restaurant. Inside is fair large, you will be seating with strangers unless you have reservations. I choose shrimp with onion soup for power lunch. It comes with some vegetables. Shrimp - I counted 12, pretty good size and taste savory and fresh. Vegetables are grilled with soy sauce. Bowl of fried rice is pretty good portion. Overall the taste is better than average since it's teppanyaki style and good use of sauce and butter for certain dishes. Power lunch starts from $15.95 to $19.95, and it doesn't have the shows. It's more of teppanyaki and food for 45 minutes lunch. Expect slightly more savory, and couple standard dipping sauces help on certain dishes. Overall it's satisfactory. I am full.

My husband brought me and our two kids here for lunch before our daughter goes back to school & our…read moreschedule gets hectic. our chef was great, Our food was great, The only thing that bummed my daughter out was that they were out of odon noodles, and that comes with the salmon but I must say that the location needs quite a bit of work very dirty in the restrooms missing soap overall this location definitely needs some love. the owner should really Put some money into this location. Might have to start going to the Arcadia location

Incredible food truck experience -- The Royal Hibachi is a must-try!…read moreThe flavors coming out of this truck are next-level. I wasn't expecting restaurant-quality hibachi from a food truck, but they seriously delivered. The steak and shrimp were cooked perfectly, with that classic hibachi flavor and just the right amount of char. The fried rice was flavorful, the veggies were fresh and crisp, and the portion sizes were generous. The team working the truck was friendly, fast, and clearly passionate about what they do. If you see The Royal Hibachi parked near you -- don't hesitate. Pull over and treat yourself. You won't regret it!

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.

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

Been wanting to try this place as it's been on my list and suggested by a friend. Was glad to…read morefinally get a chance to try it out as I've been in a Wagyu phase of my life. The Wagyu is amazing! We got the A5 sampler and the Wagyu was the best I've ever had! Buttery, melt in your mouth goodness! They cook for you too (only if you get the Japanese Wagyu I believe) so the Wagyu is cooked to perfection. It is a pretty small portion but I get it because the meat is high quality! I came back two more times after and had the A5 Miyazaki which was to die for!!! The same buttery and melt in your mouth goodness!! Obsessed!! Love the presentation of the meat too, makes it feel fancy~ I also went to the other location in Monterey Park and that was amazing too. The menu is different though but still really good! The service was wonderful as they came to check on us multiple times to see if we needed any assistance and I was celebrating my birthday, so they offered a free cheesecake! That was super creamy and one of the best cheesecakes I had. The restaurant itself is very nice, clean and modern inside. I can't wait for my next trip back!

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.

Erica was our server and she was awesome. Very attentive and personable…read more Great, great service. Thank you Erica.

The service at the Sizzler in West Covina is outstanding! Tonight our waitress was Angelina and we…read moreloved her warm smile, her friendly manner, and excellent service. She came by often to check on us, refilled drinks, and cleared plates.

This place is delicious and affordable for what you get. My husband seen it on Instagram and wanted…read moreto try it. I'll be honest, I wasn't expecting much, I thought it was gonna be like a glorified waba grill but I was wrong! I love Benihana and this tasted soooo much like it. Mostly due to their Garlic butter sauce. I'm not sure if they load it with so much garlic or if it has horseradish in it, but it had the same flavor and heat that benihanas mustard sauce has and that's my favorite! So I was in heaven eating my bowl from here. Also, we ordered it online. Drove 15mins to pick it up, it was ready. Drive 15mins back home and the food was still hot and fresh. CONS: -I wasn't a fan of the type of rice they use, it had the texture of brown rice and was pretty short/thicker grained... but it still tasted delicious. Their veggies were so fresh and cooked perfectly. -there isn't a description of what their sauces taste like so it was like choosing blindly. I'm so glad I chose the garlic though, I will get that every time! -the pieces of steak were cut too big imo, but again that's just my opinion. I'll be coming to this place way more often!

Placed an order online 10:16 PM through their website, and right now my wife has driven up and…read moredown hacienda blvd to look for their truck and it was not there. She drove from the West Covina mall all the way up to La puente high school 3 TIMES just to make sure it wasn't there. She's been driving for 30 minutes with my toddler now it is 11:12 PM. Her order was supposed to be ready at 10:41. They must've closed early because they are supposed to close at 11 PM. And their phone number DOESN'T work we have been calling since 10:40 PM so we can't even contact them. Now I have to deal with her and my daughter coming back home hangry. And everything is closed right now since it is late Thanks

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

It was so good!! Fresh tasting with big portions. I will definitely order from them again! Yummersread more