My first time here and just picked up the chicken bowl + cookie and it was the perfect amount and so good for $16.90. The service was fast and the rice super hot and chicken very flavorful, just a little sauce was needed. The place is cute and clean with nice service. I'll be back. :) read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Chicken Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I really like teriyaki, but my man LOVES teriyaki. We're from Seattle and have missed good teriyaki in every place we've lived outside of WA. Trying a new place always seems like a recipe for disappointment, until we came here. We've quickly become "semi-regulars" (shoutout to their loyalty program!) and its earned the seal of approval from my partner. What sets it apart from the less good places is that the sauce is sweeter than normal (v Seattle coded) and the meat is grilled with little char bits included! Seems simple, but no one else seems to have managed to do it this well. Thank you for allowing us a lil slice of our hometown in our new home! read more

I went here yesterday and the food was great, the service was even better, very attentive and friendly and it had plenty of nice seating inside the restaurant. I wish there were more different kinds of sauces but maybe there were and I just didn't know about them. Anyways, everything tasted great and I'd definitely go again read more

Wow! Customer service here is awesome. Jenny at the front was so sweet and kind. Food was good and great price. Wish they had an outdoor seating area but that's not their fault! read more

Wanted to like this place but man was it just awful. Ordered the chicken and steak combo. The chicken was dried out and barely edible. The steak was dried out and tasted like beef jerky (but not in a good way). I think it was left out for most of the day as it wasn't hot by any means so definitely not freshly cooked. The teriyaki sauce wasn't hot, wasn't cold just tepid. The rice was just mush. Not fluffy rice just mush. I think they had to make a fresh cabbage salad which was the only thing that kept me from giving it a 1 star. Again I think it's because they ran out during the lunch rush and it's the only thing they made fresh. I get it. Close to 2pm end of the lunch rush but jeez this was bad. By far the worst teriyaki I've ever had and this includes the stuff they serve at college cafeterias. I paid nearly $17 for this? Won't be back. read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Order number - Hawaiian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

You are damn right I recommend Surf Brothers. It is the best teriyaki joint in the area what can I say? I love ordering the combo plate just because I get to enjoy the best of chicken and beef both in one :) read more

The Smell!!!! I knew I was going to have a good meal just from the smell of the grilled meats biting my nostrils and kicking my saliva glands into overdrive. Ordered on DoorDash for pick up and walked into a packed place during the lunch rush. That is always a good sign. Food was waiting for me and warm! Packaged really well and they provided two teriyaki sauce cups which was nice. They make the sauce in house. So unique! I love how you can order just rice or just salad for the sides. The chicken kicked the beef's butt in terms of flavor. Would just get chicken next time. Portions are big so get ready to feast! read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Beef and Chicken plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Excellent Service. Always friendly and helpful. Food is fresh, hot and comes out quick. Definitely recommend for a great lunch spot.

Had a wonderful weekday lunch with a small group of 4 at Surf Brothers Teriyaki. They have a small simple menu which I love. You can get chicken, steak, or a combo. It was my first time so I ordered a combo to try both meats. My cashier was warm and friendly and it reminded me of my many summer travels to Oahu and Maui. My food was ready within 5 minutes and was quite fresh off the grill. I asked for extra teriyaki sauce and Sriracha sauce and received a generous amount of each. The combo comes with a scoop of rice and coleslaw. Both meats were solid although I preferred the chicken more. For $16.50 I would have liked a slightly larger portion but this is Carlsbad where a half cold cut sandwich can run you $15.00. This establishment has friendly service, fresh Hawaiin food, and is close to one of my favorite golf ranges. Can't complain. The tables inside seat two but we were able to combine two of them to form a table of four. We were sure to put the tables back where they came from when they left. I'll definitely be back for another taste of Hawaii with my friends! I can tell the ownership takes pride in bringing a little bit of the island hospitality to San Diego. Mahalo! read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Combo - chicken and beef - Hawaiian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Best customer service for catering. Food is always on point. Had trouble with my online order (most likely user error) called directly 10 minutes before close and spoke to Amir, one of the owners. He went beyond and saved my job. Ha! Back to the food...always a go to favorite amongst the coworkers. Not crazy fancy, it's lunch. Simple and tasty to meet everyone's tastes. Great in rotation (sandwiches, pizza, tacos, burgers, salads) for lunch meetings. Never any leftovers! This would be great for a party meal. Reasonably priced for what you get. Just sayin' read more

I love the simplicity of this place, the menu is limited but that is fine for someone like me who likes a little bit of everything! I usually get the Chicken Bowl and it hits the spot. The only tiny complaints are the lack of sauce that is provided, but it does not cost that much to buy some extra. Also, the Dining Area is tight and right next to the kitchen so it can get a little warm in there. There is outdoor seating and lots of nice places to go nearby :) Also, they do NOT take cash which can be an inconvenience, at times and good to know in advance since we did plan to pay with cash, but I have my Apple Pay ready! read more

Stopped by here for a quick bite to eat while waiting for my dog at the vet, 10/10 fast and filling. Although i wish the prices were a little cheaper read more

This is hands down my favorite teriyaki place to go! Their easy menu, quick service, and flavorful food nails it every time. They offer both chicken and steak - the steak is always cooked to a tee, soft, and flavorful. The restaurant is also so cute inside! Decorated with surf theme, they have murals adorning the walls and little birds hanging from the ceilings. My 4 year old daughter absolutely loves coming here. Not only is the food incredible, but the employees are SO nice and the service is fast. You are never waiting for more than 5 minutes and that's if there is a line! This is one of my favorite places to go for lunch or dinner and we will be lifetime customers. read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Combo Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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TRUST THOSE WHO YELP REGULARLY... Hyderabad Indian was my destination tonight, as I've had it a few times and like it. When I saw they were closed (Monday), I almost left the shopping center, but the name Surf Brothers caught my attention. "Teriyaki?" I thought. What the heck, I went in to look at the menu. Here's where it got interesting... the menu has maybe three food items... chicken, beef, or both. An even more simple menu than In-N-Out Burger. Each dish comes with rice and salad, and the portion was just fine; I'm a good eater, and it filled me up. Oh, I had the chicken. My to-go order was ready before I finished paying (cards only; no cash (except for tips ) accepted). I was pretty happy, since Hyderbad's made-to-order Indian cuisine took 25 minutes the other night. Yes, it was delightful, but I was thrilled to grab-and-go tonight. My stop at Surf Bros. was quick, met with friendly/helpful staff, and the food was very fresh and tasty. Around $15, which also saved me $5 from next door. Bummer for Hyderbad, but thanks to them being closed, I found another great place to dine out. It was my first visit, but I can recommend Surf Bros. Recommended. read more

Love love love! Haven't been in ages, but was in the area looking for a lunch spot for my friend and I. Honestly, it was better than I remembered. We were indecisive but Anthony was super nice while he took our order. It's also still as charming inside as I remember, all colorful and fun. We both got the combo plate, which was fantastic. The meat was perfectly juicy and the sauce was so yummy. Since the food comes out hot, I would personally prefer it to be served in a non-plastic container, but it's so good I don't even mind. So glad I dropped in again, and I can't wait to go back! read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - combo plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I don't understand how they messed this up. I ordered a combo and they only put half the food. Weren't busy at all, hardly any people. You can even see the empty space where the beef was supposed to go read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - I ordered a combo and they didn't put half the meat in - Hawaiian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Food is amazing! The staff have always been nice & friendly as well.The owner(s) also give back to local schools.

Menu is limited to 2-3 options. Ordered the combo. Food was ready before we even sat down. Precooked and barely warm. Steak resembled nothing like the advertisement. Worse $20 dollar Hawaiian BBQ ever, better off going next door for Mexican. read more

Just back to drop a note that I still stand by my original review, and I still eat here on the regular. Maybe not quite as often as 10 years ago, but I eat here at least 1-2 times a month. It's so simple and wholesome and delicious. My go-to is the chicken with brown rice. Sometimes I double the chicken when I want a little extra protein boost. Service is always extremely fast and always very hot and fresh. This has been extremely consistent over the years. Fantastic job Surf Brothers Teriyaki Team!! read more

Food is good as always. The teriyaki sauce is delicious. Cabbage salad tastes fresh. Service is fast and staff are nice. I've been coming here for years, but of course the prices are up there, but worth it read more

My company orders from Surf Brothers frequently. I stopped in today in person and as I walked in, a man was yelling aggressively at a customer who was talking loudly on her phone. After the woman hurried out, I witnessed your employee walk to the man's table and call your customer "crazy" and follow her to the parking lot. Despite the argument, I sat and ate my combo order and was also disappointed to find the meal cold and dry. The sauce also had a hole in it as if it had been pierced with something. Not the lunch experience I was anticipating and will no longer be ordering or eating nor recommending this establishment. read more

Reliable, consistent, communicative and personable. I cater quite often with the Loker Ave location and have been very please.

The menu is simple, service is fast and food was really good. It's a great healthy and quick option.

First time trying it for lunch since it was near the office and honestly, not too shabby. I think it's definitely one of those like quick and easy places for when you just need a quick bite. Food was good and so were the sides. Not really much else to say about it lol. read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Hawaiian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Manager straighten it out and my experience was now positive. Food was great. Would recommend

GOOD TERIYAKI!!! (4.5 stars) FINALLY... found my go-to teriyaki place and it's taken me 20yrs. It's not the best teriyaki I've ever had but it's the best I've had in California thus far. How do I put this? Why is it so damn hard to find good teriyaki in California? The most decent would be going to a Japanese restaurant and overpaying for a bento box. But even that doesn't suffice. Nowhere in California (NorCal/SoCal) makes teriyaki the way it should be. I lived in Seattle where (bomb af) teriyaki exist in every corner like a Starbucks... and if you don't know about the teriyaki scene up there then you don't know about teriyaki. Well, Surf Brothers Teriyaki is a perfect reflection of a teriyaki restaurant I'm use to eating at. Made quickly and affordable! I really have no idea why there aren't very many teriyaki joints in California. TERIYAKI CHICKEN - comes with rice and coleslaw. And that's how I remember always receiving my teriyaki, with rice and coleslaw. I really liked the preparation of their teriyaki... chicken is grilled with nice grill marks, cute in pieces, and you can control the amount of their teriyaki sauce on your food. I judge on this execution because many places fail with prepping their chicken and dumping way too much sauce that doesn't taste good. It's nice to be able to prep the teriyaki ourselves because sometimes places add too much. I like mine where the chicken is not swimming in the sauce. It's lightly coated but flavorful and you are able to the taste the grilled protein. Each bite reminds me of my broke college student life in Seattle making the best meals out of very little funds. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. JABA APPROVED. I will mosdef be back! Until the next bite... read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Teriyaki Chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Came by for lunch I ordered a combo plate. I had my meal with in minutes of order which was nice especially when you only have 30 mins. Definitely coming back! read more

Chicken is always flavorful, steak as well. Rice is always cooked just right. Very friendly employees and really nice ambiance. I always leave satisfied with the meal! read more

The food was wonderful! We had the steak and chicken and veggies. I forgot to order the slaw salad and they had it ready for me as soon as I called the day of our party at no charge. Amazing people! And the teriyaki sauce is amazing!! Thank you! read more

Great pickup food. Got the beef combo. Delicious. The branded teriyaki sauce was a cute touch

The food is great. The staff is very friendly. Big portions, quality food. Simple menu, which I love. I'd rather someone be great at a few things than average at a ton of things. The teriyaki sauce is excellent. It's worth paying more for additional cups. Personally, I prefer the steak plate over the chicken but they are both very good. I used to get the combo (both steak and chicken) but decided that that the full steak plate was the best. Excellent food. Now, go get it. read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Bad photo, great food. The steak plate. Get this. - Hawaiian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I ordered combination beef and chicken teriyaki, and paid to add extra chicken, with tangy cole slaw and brown rice. I am in the area on business, so I ordered this delivered this past Monday. It was so good that today (Friday), I ordered the same thing again. The rice was cooked right, and the beef and chicken meat was cooked just right, with just the right amount of char. They provide their own brand of teriyaki sauce that is also just right. I particularly like mixing the slaw with the meat, rice and teriyaki sauce. It gives a nice balance between the sweet and tangy flavors. Thats about it. at is pretty much perfect teriyaki. I particularly like the sauce is on the side, so you determine how sweet the flavor is. Back to Texas tomorrow. This is one of my go to places for my business trips to Vista. read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Combo Beef & Chicken Teriyaki w/tangy cole slaw, brown rice & extra chicken. Very good teriyaki. - Hawaiian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Place is FIRE! delicious, healthy and fresh Would definitely be coming back soon !! Friendly service and great atmosphere read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - a tropical scene painted on a wall - Hawaiian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Cute quick food place with amazing teriyaki chicken and beef. I love their sticky rice and the slaw is good but needs extra dressing so be sure to ask for one. One of my fav places!yum read more

Surf Brothers exceeded my expectations! I got their combo chicken and steak plate. First of all, I would drink the sauce-- it's that good. Also, the chicken and steak both have a lovely amount of char on them that make it so good. You can see them grilling it in the back-- loads and loads of meat. I went for lunch and it was packed, for good reason. Can't wait to go back! read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Combo plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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A family favorite!!! Quick service, joyful customer service & delicious food!! The owner is so sweet & always personable.

I've had a hard time finding great teriyaki in San Diego. There's a couple real good places. But Surf Brothers has that freshly barbecued taste and reminds me of Teriyaki I had as a kid. The meat has been tender and well seasoned each time I visit. The service is friendly and they seem to really care. It's a little restaurant, the tables were clean and neat. It isn't fancy, they just have a small menu and great food. My only wish is they would open a location in Oceanside. Perhaps in the new strip mall near Front Wave Arena. read more

Love this location!! The staff is always very friendly. The food is always amazing and you are in and out quickly

Super delicious food! Had so much flavor and the portions were perfect! Was able to swap out the rice with more salad and that was a huge plus! The staff was super friendly and the service was quick! If im ever in the area will for sure be visiting again! read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Combo plate with extra salad - Hawaiian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I had a gift card for a delivery app and was feeling exceptionally lazy so I ordered Surf Brothers. It was absolutely delicious. I had the steak and chicken combo. I did white rice and salad as the sides. The salad isn't for me so I think I'll sub it for extra rice (it's an option in the app, not sure about in-store). I ordered extra meat and all of it together was enough for two meals. The steak is super tender and flavorful. The chicken was juicier than I was expecting. It comes with a little cup of teriyaki but the meat is already so good, it's not necessary. 10/10 will go again! read more