You wouldn't think finding a really good chicken teriyaki spot would be that hard, but if you have…read morehigh teri standards like I do, you know the struggle. Most places are just... fine. So I keep trying new spots hoping one finally hits. I'd driven past Urban Teri Kitchen a bunch of times taking my kids to practices and games and finally decided to stop in. Didn't even check Yelp first. Just went in blind based on a good feeling about the place. Glad I did. I ordered the half-and-half with chicken teriyaki and katsu, and honestly it was one of the better teriyaki plates I've had anywhere around here. The chicken was flavorful, the katsu was crispy without being greasy, and everything tasted fresh. It's a little pricier than some teriyaki spots, but the quality backs it up. My wife and I could easily split one order next time. I came in around 4 PM, so it wasn't packed, but the people inside looked happy, the restaurant was clean, and the whole place just had a really good vibe. Sometimes you can tell within a minute whether a place cares about what they're doing, and this felt like one of those spots. There's a reason they've got 4.7 stars. If anything, I'd say that rating is deserved.

So I ordered a couple plates from here and this is your higher end LNL Hawaiian kitchen type food,…read morebut I would say the curry mix was really delicious because it was both thick and not salty and had the right amount of spice to it. I would also say they gave you a lot of chicken for the plate that you get the downside that I would vote for is the kimchi was not great. It was probably a little odd being so sweet and I would say it was not really fresh. Overall, I give this high ranks for the protein and the serving size and the variety of options that you can get the spam was pretty good, although they did throw in a brick of rice, which was a lot within the spam sandwich

Note: this location is the Carlsbad location and NOT in La Jolla (the menu is different between the…read moretwo). There are a number of reviews and menus we saw online that were for the La Jolla location. We came here on a Friday night. It wasn't too busy and we were able to seat inside. There is no outside seating. We placed our order at the counter and found a seat to sit inside. We placed an order at the counter and the food arrived at our table in a reasonable amount of time. We ordered the tea leaf salad, fried rice, street noodles, and spring rolls. All the dishes were delicious. The tea leaf salad was a smaller portion so keep that in mind if you are eating family style and sharing with others. We will definitely return since everything was delicious. There's a decent amount of parking in the parking lot. They also do takeout as we

Cherry Blossom owners are very hard working people. They are both the cook and the hostess! Wow!!…read moreFriday nights are quiet. Ambiance is clean and decor is bright and pleasant. Food was nice and portions are on the smaller size. Signature iconic Tea Leaf Salad, WANGS, and Veggie roll (fried).

We stumbled onto this place looking for some sushi close to Dutch Bros and it had great reviews…read more Yelp to the rescue again. Junmai did not disappoint. The food was really good and came out quickly. The menu is full of great options and they were able to accommodate modifications without any problems whatsoever. Looks very clean and the bar with the TVs makes it a great place to watch a game as it is to have a family meal. My daughter goes to school nearby and we'll definitely be back when we visit her

Great spot with good food and fresh sushi. Thanks to fellow Yelpers for the rave reviews, chose…read morethis as our family date night. Hostess was present right at entrance, and seated us quickly. Our server took drink orders quickly and was attentive throughout our visit. Ordered: rainbow and Philadelphia rolls, chicken yakisoba and Habachi salmon entree. All were really flavorful and sushi rolls were fresh. Loved the Habachi salmon, it was crispy on top and cooked perfectly inside, the mushroom/veggies were amazing! I couldn't get enough. Onion soup so good, the broth was delicious & it had so much depth to it. A great spot! *Bar is right as you enter and restrooms to the right side of restaurant. Big TV's at bar so you can enjoy current sports, yay!

OMG finally found a really good ramen place in North County!…read more My husband and I wanted to try out a new restaurant for date night. I searched through yelp and saw the pictures of the cute little character buns. Then I clicked in and also saw they had ramen too! It was an instant yes! The parking lot was very spacious and no too busy. The restaurant was not very busy either so we were able to be seated right away. It was so hard to choose what to try first. We started out with the chicken character bun. So stinking cute! I probably could eat about 5 of those in one sitting. Then we got the pork belly bao buns. I have tried a few from different places but this one stole the show! Everything about it was amazing! And of course we had to try the ramen. I got the Me so hot. I was a little doubtful to try it because of the ground pork. That's one thing I like about ramen, the slices of meat. Ommmmfgggg it was so good. The right amount of spice, the crunch from the peanuts & it had Broussal sprouts???!!! We can not wait to go back and try out the noodles and sushi!

Hadn't been to this location so decided to try it out. Got…read morethe Flying Pig ramen & was pleasantly surprised! The broth is very rich & flavorful compared to other north county spots. The roasted sprouts in the ramen were a first for me; however they work really well. They complement the subtle spice of the broth with an earthy, slightly sweet nutty flavor. My two downsides to the ramen are: 1. It doesn't include the typical ramen egg (it's an additional $2) and 2. the chashu portion is ridiculous--they give 2 measly pieces that are like 1/6" thick. While it's good I'd only return if I was too lazy to make the drive to convoy (which is why I went in the first place).

I was extraordinary restaurant, but chief's son or son in law didn't help in the recent…read moreyears...quality went way down, might due to the aging chief. Sometime food got alot saltier than usual and everything else went down too. That's life.

This place pulled through for us for our New Year's Eve dinner. We never heard of them till we did…read morea search here on yelp for some Asian fusion type/style food. The usual places that we'd get our new year Chinese dinners from all had shut down their businesses. We called this business and the guy graciously took our to-go order. But first we had to keep calling like their voicemail said to do. We got two soups the wonton and the egg/flour one. One thing we noticed on their menu is they lack the description of what meat they use in the wonton soup. Assuming it was pork we ordered it anyway. I'd personally prefer it to be veggies or chicken inside. Or to have an option. Though I absolutely love the broth it comes with! The egg drop was great for me too as it had just the right amount of flavoring. I really do enjoy a good orange chicken (rice is at an additional cost when ordering it) so we put in an order for their orange peel chicken. The pieces came small and a little bit too done. I attribute this to it being a busier night than perhaps their usual and maybe because it was only a couple to a few people working. So I'd be willing to try it again. When ordering we specified please no sesame seeds. He assured us that this dish doesn't have it. You see we're beginning to see and experience sesame seed trending on so many dishes elsewhere else even when it's not advertised. So I'm very happy it's automatically not on theirs. You can see in my picture the size of the chicken I got. I had it in a small Japanese soup/salad bowl for reference. I'd order from them again and perhaps dine in their nice & casual establishment for a different experience. Happy 2026!

My partner and I come weekly for warm high quality meals at very affordable prices! The pho is…read moresuper delicious and the customer service is great!

When it comes to Vietnamese restaurants, there are plethora to choose from in Vista, California…read more I recently discovered Tasty Phô, which is a small, locally-owned, family-owned shop outside of downtown. They are located just off of Santa Fe Ave. in a small shopping strip. The interior is very simple, with very little decor. It is also very small and only allows for about 25 customers seating. Although there is booth seating for groups of four, this place is best for solo or date-dining. The service here is fast, friendly and very welcoming. This is because it is owned by a husband, wife and son; so there is a very personal touch when it comes to customer service. I've come here twice and so far I really love the no. 46 pork vermicelli noodles, their egg rolls, spring rolls, and their combination phô soup. It is important to note that there is pork in their eggrolls and I love how crispy they are. All of the meats in my meals were delicious! Their menu is priced very affordably with the majority of the items costing under $15. They appear to be very popular for delivery service services, such as DoorDash and Uber eats. There were also many people who did pick-up. Although I could wish for more ambience inside with some music, I can appreciate that there's ample parking in their shared lot and they have a clean bathroom. If you happen to be in Vista and want to support a small, family-owned business that serves delicious Vietnamese cuisine, I highly recommend Tasty Phô.

What a great place. I walked from my hotel and it was about a 10 min stroll. I was craving some…read moreAsian food and this is a small quaint place. The food was awesome and so was the service! I had the chili pork dumplings and Mongolian beef. It all came out freshly made and super hot. She recommended the chili pork dumplings and they were fire!! So good. The flavor, spice, and sauce were on point. I would have 5 orders of these. I forgot the pic but I had the Mongolian beef lunch deal and it was also great. Portion was good the flavor was on point, not too much sauce, great spices, The service was quick, the two ladies were so nice and respectful and funny. Great time and meal before I headed out.

I got food to go. We got an appetizer, Hong Kong BBQ pork bun, which neither of us liked. It is a…read morefluffy soft bun filled with pork. We ordered a Pad Thai Shrimp and Thai Drunken combo- beef, chicken and shrimp. These dishes were good. I liked the flavors of the Thai Drunken combo. My boyfriend ate his whole dish, the Pad Thai shrimp, so I didn't get a taste. He said we probably won't order from them again, but it is close by and it tasted good. The staff was friendly and quick. The guy after me asked for hot sauces. So then I knew to ask for them. They didn't offer, but once I asked, they gave them to me.

Ordered the poke bowl with brown rice and the portions were generous! My takeout container was…read morefilled to the brim. The seared tuna stood out, had a nice smoky flavor. The spicy tuna was also on point, and the salmon was buttery. All the toppings paired well with the poke. Also got a Thai tea with boba, and the boba texture was nice and chewy :) Will definitely be coming back for my poke fix!

I'm so sad to report my disappointment in this update…read more I had Pho and my friend had Curry. My beef was freezer burnt and no amount of Oyster Sauce could cover it :( My friend's chicken tasted re-heated and the curry was coagulated and did not appear fresh. As we sat there, the flies started buzzing around us and we had to hastily pay our bill and leave. Very nice people and very pretty decor, but I think they have such a huge menu, there is no way to keep food fresh.

Came here with a big group of 11 people including 5 kids and had a great experience. The staff was…read morevery accommodating and quickly moved tables around so we could all sit together, which we really appreciated. Service was efficient and the food came out quickly even with our large party. Everything we ordered was delicious. The XLB soup dumplings were juicy and flavorful, the pan fried buns had a perfectly crispy bottom, and the green onion chicken noodles were fresh and comforting. The spicy mixed chicken had great flavor with just the right amount of heat. Overall the food tasted fresh, authentic, and well executed. It is not always easy for restaurants to handle a large group with kids, but they made it seamless. Great food and great service. We will definitely be back.

Honestly, I didn't expect to find this good of Chinese food in Carlsbad, so this was a really nice…read moresurprise. We started with the spicy pot, which came out bubbling hot and packed with ingredients. It had a nice kick without being overwhelming, and the flavors were rich and savory. It had a strong cumin flavor, which makes this dish pretty authentic. Get this dish with rice, the sauces goes well with it. The soup noodles with fried pork were super comforting. The broth was light but flavorful, and the fried pork added a really nice crispy texture that balanced well with the noodles. My nephew likes noodles but without alot of flavor so this dish was perfect for him. The fried dumplings were crispy on the bottom with juicy filling inside--exactly what you want. We also got the steamed chicken with chili oil, which was tender and coated in that classic fragrant, slightly spicy chili oil that adds so much flavor without being too heavy. The green onion pancake was another favorite--crispy, flaky, and airy. It tasted freshly made.

Was looking for a good teryaki bowl in town and found this place…read more The ambiance was amazing and the bowl Was really tasty they have a special on Tuesday check it out

Don't want fast food so I thought I would give this place a try. First glance, doesn't look like…read moreanything special inside, almost a cafeteria vibe when you walk in. You place your order at the counter. Lots of items to choose from. Went with the Kauai roll (no rice-wrapped in cucumber) & vegetable fried rice. Let's just say, I was very pleased with my picks. The Kauai roll was flavorful and filling. The fried rice threw me a little. Was expecting so many different veggies in it. Very tasty. Looking forward to having the Kauai roll again. Staff was very friendly.