It's not a 5 star restaurant but a local spot this is spot on. First pricing is more than reasonable for this type off food. 2nd portions and quality is damn good. 3rd order came fast. Customer service was friendly and energetic. Saw I had a kid and offered a small toy. Very nice of them. I will come back again. Give this place a try read more

My kids had an ortho appt and they wanted to stop by this place to get sushi. I am not a fan of sushi but still stopped by for them to get something. Customer service was okay. We got our food to go but there were a couple of people seated. The girl at the cashier was friendly. She said 15min and the food was done on time. They got mix tempura 8/10 Rainbow roll 10/10 Monster roll 11/10 Yellow tail roll 10/10 Good sushi spot! read more

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Solid 4 stars! I came here a few years ago, and didn't like the quality of the fish. Mind you, the last time I went, I just came back from Japan so I came in with a snobby mindset. I wanted to give this place another shot and I'm so glad I did! The waitress was nice and recommended the Super Sushi Combo instead of the bento, which is smaller for a buck less. We were surprised not only at the size of the plate, the fish was pretty darn good and fresh! The prices were decent too. I'm glad I gave this place another shot, as we'll definitely be back. A good enough spot if you live locally and are craving sushi. :) read more

Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki - Super SS10. Beef Teriyaki Sushi Combo with an added roll - Japanese Near Me - Montebello, California

Solid little sushi spot in Montebello. Nothing super fancy, but it gets the job done if you're looking for a satisfying and affordable meal. I tried the California roll & it was pretty standard, but I do wish it had been a bit colder and fresher. The miso soup though? Delicious and comforting. We also had the potsticker salad... wasn't really my thing (7/10), but my husband really liked them, so it might just be personal taste. He ordered the bento box with beef teriyaki and a modified Cali roll (they let him add cream cheese.. nice touch). He was impressed with the beef quality and flavor. The portion sizes are generous, so it definitely felt worth the price. Service was friendly and fine overall. Our waitress was nice, and the bathroom was clean. If you're nearby and craving Japanese food without breaking the bank, Samurai Sushi is an ok choice read more

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The food is amazing, the service is fast, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance is great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love here is really good. read more

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Food was very yummy: we had the special " Shrimp tempura Udon & Crunch Roll" it was delicious flavorful and very filling. Service: Our servers name was Dania and she was very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu she suggested our meal and we were completely satisfied, We will definitely be coming back. read more

Amazing experience! The customer service was outstanding--everyone was incredibly attentive and made us feel very welcome. The food was delicious and came out quickly, which made the experience even better. You can really tell they care about both their customers and the quality of their food. Highly recommend and will definitely be back! read more

Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki - Spicy N7. Spicy Seafood Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Montebello, California

We came in recently and really enjoyed our food. I especially want to highlight the two young men working that night -- they were hustling nonstop, cleaning tables, preparing food quickly, and closing us out in a timely manner. Super hard-working and absolutely deserving of a good tip. On the other hand, the young woman working seemed to be moving in slow motion and wasn't nearly as attentive, which was a noticeable contrast. The sushi itself was great as always, though the miso soup tasted a bit off this time. Still, we'll definitely be back! read more

Food was 10/10 servings [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance was just right for me![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I recommend this fine place! 10/10 read more

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Sushi rolls are good, huge and plenty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only downside for me is the lack of cleaning. The salt and pepper shakers are filthy, the walls and panels where one sits are full of dried on food and dirt/grime and the plastic cups need to be replaced (chipped and cracked).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd be glad to review once again when I see improvement. read more

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Food is good, not out of this world but it's good. Staff is usually friendly (other reviews here have a different experience so might be depending on the day). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of nice big booths and 4 person tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I usually get a bento box or the udon. Both have been good. read more

The food here is consistently good, but the service has become unacceptable and unprofessional. The cashier--specifically the shorter young woman with prominent eyes--should not be handling customer interactions, whether in person or over the phone. Her communication skills are poor, and she repeatedly hangs up when customers try to place phone orders. I used to bring my family here regularly because of the quality of the food. However, due to the ongoing issues with service, I had already resorted to phone orders to avoid the in-person experience. Now that even phone orders are being mishandled, tonight will be my last visit. I can no longer recommend this place to friends or family. Management needs to seriously evaluate their hiring and training standards. If they don't, they risk losing loyal customers like myself--not because of the food, but because of the people representing their business. read more

I've been a loyal customer at Samurai Sushi for over 10 years and have introduced many friends to this restaurant. Sadly, after my most recent experience, I won't be coming back. I called in a to-go order and when my husband and I arrived, we decided to dine in since we planned to order more food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was empty except for one party.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I let the girl at the register know immediately, but when we sat down, the waitress came over after several minutes--not to greet us, but to tell me that I "can't do that." Then, from across the counter, the chef raised his voice saying, "This is not a fast-food place. You don't do that here." As someone who's 7 months pregnant, maybe I felt it even more deeply, but I was shocked at how rude and dismissive they were. I even asked if they'd rather me leave to "follow their rules," and the chef basically confirmed it. So I left. No matter how good the sushi might be, if the staff treats customers this way, it's simply not worth it. A restaurant should make people feel welcome, not humiliated. If you're looking for good service and hospitality, I can no longer recommend Samurai Sushi. read more

I thought I had found a hidden gem at first. I love Japanese food and stumbled upon this discovery of a place. Now, I'm a breast chicken kind of guy due to my health and wallah I was able to get an Udon noodle soup with breast chicken for a few visits on the weekends. Yes, I did pay extra but I don't care, money is not the issue. I was humbled by this place for their customer satisfaction demeanor. However, I visited this establishment on a weekday and when I tried ordering my usual for like the 5th time there, they refused to substitute in my breast chicken. When I told them that it is my usual on every past visit, the cook said that they've never heard of or done that before. When I told the waiter to charge me extra, the waiter said nope, the cook is refusing to even consider that option. So being the smart one in the restaurant, I asked if the reason was because they were out of chicken breast? The waiter said no, we definitely have chicken breast. Finally, I told him, "well then tell the cook to cook me up a chicken breast on the side and I'll just dump it in the soup myself". At this time the negotiation reached an agreement, almost as stupid as it sounds I guess. I could've gotten mad over this nonsense but then some people are not that smart. I say to all current patrons, I definitely think the weekends have a friendlier staff. The thin white girl and the two red haired gentleman are awesome. However, the cook on weekdays, well he might not be so bright or just doesn't know how to deal with a tad bit of a change request called substitution buddy!. Hey, I'm paying extra for those chicken tits "so cook up my sh**t " por favor. read more

This place was surprisingly good ! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was very clean inside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the staff was very attentive! Since I don't care for fish,I got the teriyaki chicken.The portions were good and plenty of sauce. My mom had the tempura plate and enjoyed it very much. GIve this place a try . read more

Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki - Teriyaki Chicken - Japanese Near Me - Montebello, California

I did like this place but, I ask for a shrimp roll and it came with a worm, it was absolutely disgusting, when we confronted the chef in charge they took the plate immediately, and told me like it's probably a butterfly. I was definitely a worm. Really disappointed read more

Calamari tempura is not that good, rolls were good and service was good too! Recommended read more

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I love this local spot it never disappoints. Always my go to for a quick dinner. Food is always spot on and fresh. Their excellent service and attention makes for the perfect date night. read more

Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki - Jessica roll. My absolute favorite - Japanese Near Me - Montebello, California

Good service and quality food [[HIGHLIGHT]]came in and dine in and was a good experience, left very full a d happy :)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

I got teriyaki plate and it came with miso soup. Got home and the miso soup wasn't good. I opened my food and the chicken was bland and I started to wonder if it was chicken because it did not taste like chicken (no sauce on chicken or on side). The salad was warm and barely had dressing on it but also not very good. I will definitely not be coming back here because food just didn't seem fresh and I could have made better. read more

We've been coming here for over the past 5+ years and they've never failed. The food is always amazing, delicious, good portioned, and sanitary. Customer service is amazing. We just ordered over the phone for pickup & they actually forgot to pack one of our rolls. They took the initiative to call us back immediately to let us know our dish wasn't packed, which we appreciated so much! Love coming here & would recommend to anyone. read more

Got to go: - Spicy tuna was good and you get 8 pieces. - Yellow Rose Roll ($15) was disappointing- the yellowtail on top was fishy and not exactly the best quality. Because I was looking up the menu online to order over the phone, I could not find any clear or recent pictures of the menu. I ended up referring to a menu picture posted 12 months ago where the description of rolls was blurry. Maybe I was expecting too much but for a $15 roll I thought the yellow Rose roll would have fish inside the roll, so I was disappointed to find out there was only fish on top of the roll. You do get a good amount of avocado inside though. Hard to get through to them over the phone and thankfully they picked up on the 5th try when I just about to make the drive, since my boss really wanted it. read more

Food was great, bento was amazing, service was pleasant and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance is quaint. Nice, cozy, it is very small[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Customer service was great! Sushi teriyaki rice bowl is a must try, so good definitely coming back

The service was great. they have great suggestions for to add to my order. The food is fresh and delicious I would highly recommend this place for anyone in the Montebello area. Tell them I sent you. Great place to dine-in or take-out! read more

What's up: It's been a while since I've had sushi! When trying to figure out where to go grab some rolls, this place was suggested. Done deal! Parking: Located in the Montebello Downtown Plaza, parking is shared with the nearby businesses. When we arrived for dinner, the majority of the spots were taken. The good thing is that there's always people constantly leaving and freeing up spots for parking. Just be patient! Environment: Masks are required. When we arrived, we had a party of 4 and there was a short wait before we were seated. The place seemed popular and they constantly had take out orders being prepared. The staff members were friendly and very accommodating when we told them we had extra people joining our party. They were able to add another table to ours to make room for the rest of our group. What was ordered: - Rainbow Roll (a good variety) - Hot Night Roll (spicy and yummy) - Super Maki Special (it was a nice mix of California Roll, Tuna Roll, and Crunch Roll) - Shrimp Tempura Udon and Spicy Tuna Roll (flavorful broth, noodles were good) - Lemon Flush Roll (tangy and refreshing) - Sun & Kissed Roll (it was ok. slightly spicy) Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. The staff members were awesome and we were grateful that they were able to help us out with our additional members. Food quality and taste of the rolls were decent and the wait for the food was mostly not too long, but at times, it did take a while. There's a lot of variety to choose from. Be sure to ask for wasabi and ginger if that's your jam. Credit cards are accepted. read more

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I've been gone awhile; this place rocks bc they have a great sushi bar! All the staff & sushi chefs are always very cool & jovial. Great atmosphere for fresh seafood, beer or sake Hope to go back soon! I really like their soft shell crab, teriyaki beef, tempura & of course fresh rolls! Great parking & killer food! This is a hidden gem in Montebello read more

I Love Samurai. I live close by. I go often. I always get the Bento A with chicken and a salmon hand roll. My go to. My son Loves the Teriyaki Chicken Bowl. I highly recommend this place. The people are very nice. read more

Flawless meats, the lobster roll is superb, the meat is flawless for the price, I got short rib and rice for less than 20. Drinks are cold. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is flawless.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki - P4. BBQ Short Ribs Flawless - Japanese Near Me - Montebello, California

Food was great , service was the worst . Not by everyone tho just one guy who didn't even look presentable he definitely shouldn't be in this line of work . read more

Went in today and service was just horrible. Get seated at a table wait for 10 minutes just waiting for a server to come take our order. 2 servers working with 4 parties containing no more than 4 people in the party. Environment wasn't busy at all. Ordered food and sushi just tasted off, shrimp tasted weird from shrimp yakisoba. Ordered mixed tempura, server brings it and doesn't even bring sauce that comes with it. Have to ask for plates, sauce plates, and wasabi. This location is definitely not what it used to be, been coming here for years and never had an issue until today. Well guess may have to look for a new location to enjoy. Been waiting to get charged and no server comes to pick up bill, went up to register to pay and the girls says ohh I'll bring it back to you tell her no I'm good already been waiting for this to get picked up. read more

Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki - Shrimp mostly left due to lack flavor - Japanese Near Me - Montebello, California

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Haven't been here in years. It's nice to dine in once again. Came midday and only waited a fee minutes to be seated. They take every measure for everyone's safety. Your temperature is taken at the door and they have a big bottle of sanitizer at the entrance. Tables amd menus are clean. Staff is wearing masks and face shields and do a great job keeping the tables clean between guests. They have a nice selection and prices are affordable. Their portions are also generous. Now on to the food. We ordered the udon soup which was served very hot and smelled sooooooo good. Flavor is good and noodles are on point. Next up is the teriyaki chicken goza bowl. Portion os very generous. I couldn't finish mine. Chicken was juicy and the teriyaki sauce is good. Vegetables were cold so I didn't eat them. Last but not least was the shrimp and veggie tempura plate. Good portion and hits the spot. The staff is very friendly and all are working to make sure their customers enjoy their dining experience . Nice place to come. read more

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Cashier guy wasnt friendly at all. Ive been here a few times and everytime i try to give it a chance, they just disappoint again. This place is convenient because it's close to my work but honestly theres better sushi in montebello. read more

This is my 4th time here and the ambiance here keeps getting worst Is not a place where you feel comfortable. But most important I do not recommend this place for f you're on your lunch break I waited over 30 min for my bento And they only had tree tables of customers I end up paying for my drink and miso And walked away With out eating . Never never never going back And and gonna pass the word around on this awful place . Now I know why lunch time is so poor here . read more

I've been coming to this sushi joint religiously since I first found out about it back in '13. Aside from driving a city over to the heart of Monterey Park, you'll find that there aren't many (keyword: ) GREAT sushi joints in the Montebello area. In the past I have tried both Oji sushi on the corner of Beverly Blvd as well as Sakura Sushi further down Montebello Blvd, yet always find myself coming back to Samurais. The manager Charlie - though quiet - always provides such a great dining experience. Seems like a great guy with a big heart. Also, prior to COVID adjustments, the now assistant lead (congrats!), Stephanie is always a pleasure to talk to. Hard worker, and operations seem to run much smoother since she took over. Came here for the first time in a few months, and I was happy to see how they pivoted in response to the pandemic. While they don't currently do UberEats or Postmates, they do have quite an efficient system going. They even have a couple bundle deals going on too for some of their rolls and plates! I was in & out relatively quickly during a busy Monday night dinner rush. Looking forward to coming back here once the new normal sets in. Highly recommend trying out their sashimi if you get a chance as it's always so fresh and buttery smooth. Also, I'm a big sucker for their spicy garlic soybeans and mochi ice cream dessert. Disclaimer: Wasabi on my spicy tuna roll is a result of hooking a sharp turn on the corner of Wilcox Blvd near Schurr. What the heck's up with that intersection man! read more

Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki - Spicy Tuna Roll & Salmon Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Montebello, California

The sushi was amazing, as well as the miso soup & potstickers. But the service?? He was super rude, didn't speak, asked a question & rolled his eyes?? read more

What a pleasant surprise! I had to drop off my grandpa to a church in the area, and it was around 5pm on a Friday. My husband and I spotted this place while driving to the church. We went back and had dinner. It was fabulous! Sushi was fresh and delicious. We also shared a bottle of Nigori. The garlic edamame is what really stole the show!! Fantastic!! The best we have had. I really wish the bar area was open to sit, because we do prefer sitting at the bar. Other than that, it was a near perfect experience. I'd love to try the Karen Katsu fish next time. Heads up, it gets packed here! We arrived at 5 and it was semi busy, but when we left the wait time was an hour and a half. read more

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Pretty good place. It has an A rating from the Dept of Health. Came here cos I was hankering for some Japanese food for a few days. Ordered the Bento A. - The chicken teriyaki was delivered as ordered, with sauce on the side. They gave a generous portion of it. There was enough to take some home. - Tempura is shrimp and 4 vegetable pcs (THICK carrot, zucchini, kobacha squash and green bean). Pretty good, but the carrot was undercooked cos it was so thick. The tempura sauce wasn't great. I like the kind where it's warm and more sheer clear looking, with ground of daikon radish. This was a darker thinner sauce. - Salad was good. The dressing was so delish, I asked for more. - Rice was good, cooked to al dente, and it was a high quality rice Then I ordered 2 pcs of masago $3.95. Drinking water was filtered, tasty. The bathrooms were super clean and well stocked! 5 stars on that. Cos then you know their kitchen is clean. The service was good. They had alot of servers / cashiers. So all my needs were met with speed. The only thing was it was too warm inside for my taste buds. Would definitely go back to try more. read more

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Food was delicious and service was great! The only reason why I give it a 4 star is that my water had a small piece of paper inside my cup. But quickly my server brought me a clean fresh water. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was nice and clean which I also loved.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would be back again. read more

Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki - Gyozas - Japanese Near Me - Montebello, California

Very kind, delicious sushi/rolls with great selections and great service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Feels like home.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]