First time trying this spot and it did not disappoint! We ordered the combo + chicken plate and everything was so tasty. The chicken quality really stood out, super tender and not stringy like you get at other places. The teriyaki sauce was light and flavorful, not overly heavy, and even the salad was delicious. Portions were generous while still feeling healthy. On top of that, the ambiance was super chill and the service was amazing. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Chicken plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Escondido, California

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Fast food but not unhealthy fast food. This spot is a great spot for a healthy quick eat either after the gym or at work any meal wont leave you lethargic for the rest of the day. - looking to trim inches ask to flop rice for salad Best part is service is always fast and they remember regulars which gives value to the visit. Small dining room for a quick eat with a friend for lunch then back to the shenanigans of the day. They also have a reward program which is nice. read more

First time trying the food. Pretty tasty. Got the Chicken Plate and the quality of the chicken was good, not stringy like I've had at other places. The teriyaki sauce was decent but a bit runny for my liking. Salad was good too. Good portion size as well. Would like to try other plates next time. read more

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

My husband and I stopped in for lunch one day as we were in a shopping plaza nearby and I'm so happy we decided to eat here. Their chicken teriyaki is honestly life-changing. The chicken itself is cooked to perfection but their teriyaki sauce is just heaven. I don't usually like teriyaki sauce as I've gotten nauseous from it a lot growing up, but this is hands down the best teriyaki sauce I've ever had. I bought a bottle to take home with me because I was so happy and excited. It's a constant craving now. We ended up splitting a teriyaki chicken platter and the teriyaki sliders. Literally you can't go wrong with anything on their menu as long as you order teriyaki. We will be back for sure! Also! They have a great amount of easy parking and plenty of seating inside as well! All of the staff were so kind and welcoming to us too. read more

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Every time I get takeout at the Escondido restaurant the staff is friendly and professional. My chicken teriyaki sliders were delicious. Jose is a valuable persona at this location. He's always a great example of positivity and helpfulness! read more

While on the surface the menu may not seem as vast, I can assure you the reader that quality of the food is worth the cost. The freshness of the fare is great for whatever you order. The staff is friendly and willing to help with whatever you need. As for the place itself, it is very chill with a laid back feel. The only thing I can give a heads up for is that the fact that the methods of pay are predominantly cashless. Small thing, I know, but I thought it would be only sporting to note. That aside, you are in for a great time. read more

Yummmm! What's not to love about some amazing teriyaki after a workout? ‍ I got a chicken and beef combo with white rice and coleslaw; everything was prepared perfectly! The meat was tender, the coleslaw is nice and light and tangy, and the rice tastes so luxe with a little drizzle of sauce. Pro tip: mix a packet or two of sriracha into your teriyaki sauce for some extra kick. Quick and friendly service, and super cute and clean inside for chill vibes. read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - 1 Side Hawaiian Roll - Hawaiian Near Me - Escondido, California

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We have been coming to surf Brothers for over 20 years! Back in the day in Encinitas, it was called Island Brothers and the food has always been excellent. The combo meal with steak and chicken served opposites, which means double the salad and half the rice is my go to. They also have some thing called Don Burri which is the dark meat chicken pieces simmered in teriyaki sauce. So juicy and flavorful! My kids like the slider meal that comes with chicken sliders on Hawaiian sweetbread and side of their tasty salad and rice. I have so many memories of my dad taking me here for a special lunch after school, and now I take my own children here. Yes, the prices have gone up but the food is delicious and well worth it. The restaurant is always clean, you get your food quickly, and it's consistent. I have never once had a bad meal here and look forward to continuing to make memories and fill our bellies at surf brothers ‍ read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Chicken teriyaki meal with white rice - Hawaiian Near Me - Escondido, California

Even on a busy Friday lunchtime it was all great. Food consistently good, light, tasty. Staff always very friendly, much appreciated. High quality and cleanliness are evident. Make this a regular stop! read more

One of my favorite places when I'm craving teriyaki chicken, it's always juicy and tender and their sauce is so good!

The flavor and freshness is consistent!! I go there so often that they know my order, very welcoming. I enjoy eating my quickly served meal there since there is always tons of comfortable seating. My second home! Thanks guys! read more

I've been going to Surf Bros for years and have always had hefty servings of chicken on the sliders. I went today 3/28 around 3:30pm and they gave us the MOST skimpy serving on our chicken sliders. So disappointing. It's not even covering the bottom bread of the slider. read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Super skimpy chicken slider. - Hawaiian Near Me - Escondido, California

Another great experience here ! Please stop in , you won't regret it Wonderful food , great staff , always nice and clean inside read more

There are a few places I frequent. I tend to edge on the side of "let's try a new place, what if we discover something amazing!" It's the early-adapter in me. Every so often, I like to return to a previous establishment. I am proud to share that Surf Brothers Teriyaki is on that list of staple go-back-to places. Their ingredients are simply yet quality. Their menu is concise. And their service is EXCEPTIONAL. I used to work in the plaza across the street (I don't now, and so I hadn't been to SBT in a while), and the cashier (Juan, I believe is his name) not only remembered me after so long, but greeted me as if no time had passed at all! It was the most sincere and sweetest interaction. It made my day that day and I smile thinking back to it, to this day. God bless this business, God bless this food, God bless the staff. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Hawaiian Near Me - Escondido, California

I went in last week. There was no one physically waiting for food. I ordered a chicken bowl and steak slider to go. It took almost 10 minutes. The employees didn't work with any sense of urgency. The slider had no slaw, and there was a minimal amount of beef. The chicken was ok. There were some grisly bits in it. My meal was just on. I don't know what has happened, but I am disappointed by the entire experience again. It is worth driving to the Teri Cafe or going to L&L Barbecue. read more

Quick service spot in a strip mall. Limited menu. Service was really quick. Waited less than 10 minutes, probably, from when we ordered until we got our food. The food was pretty good. I got the steak and chicken combo with brown rice. Portion size was ample. Well seasoned proteins with good flavor. Tender, came with a side packet of teriyaki sauce. Good value considering the price to portion size. read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - menu and price board - Hawaiian Near Me - Escondido, California

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We love this place. Super simple wholesome menu, fresh and delicious! The dining room is open, clean and always has available seating. Service is excellent, quick, and it's a good value. They were so nice one time we accidentally spilled one entire plate as soon as we received our order and they cleaned it and replaced the food. We felt so bad to have wasted the meal and caused the mess and they were so understanding. We also love the mural that covers almost the entire interior, and the colorfully painted parrot figures on perches hanging from the ceiling. Very islandy feeling. read more

Was starving and saw this spot so pulled over. Paid 16$ for a teriyaki chicken plate, and the meat and rice were good, however I felt like the portion size did not at all match the cost, as I still felt hungry afterwards. The salad was also very bland and added nothing to the chicken plate and I ended up not eating it. Would I go here again knowing all this? No, not really. For the amount of money I feel like I could get more food elsewhere and a better experience. read more

Surf Brother Teriyaki has been a favorite of my family for over 15 years. We love the food! I am a bit picky with the teriyaki taste because it's not all the same. But I love the teriyaki taste here. Service is always friendly. Food is delicious. Ambiance is casual. This will continue to be on my family's favorite list. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE. Sadly it's about 30 minutes from my house so I don't get it to often but their food is always amazing and well worth the drive i'm always craving this place !! read more

Delicious and popular Hawaiian BBQ spot in the same shopping center I do a lot of shopping in. We got the combo plates to go as we still had some errands.... Everything was delicious and packed well. Five stars for: Quick service. Card only. Three menu options (steak, chicken, or combo). I love it. I'll take good food fast any day. read more

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

I needed a quick bite so I decided to try Surf Brothers. The menu is a basic teriyaki meal (chicken or beef) with rice and a coleslaw. Not much on the menu but I was impressed by the taste. I selected the combo with beef and chicken. The meat was done well and tender. The sauce is very good. Not too sweet or tangy. The coleslaw was very good. I like my coleslaw a little drier so I enjoyed it a lot. It was a quick meal for a reasonable price. The only real suggestion it would have been nice to have umbrellas with their outside tables. Service was great! I was very happy. read more

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

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Stopped in for lunch with a friend for a quick lunch. The staff here are very friendly and portions were great. We enjoyed our combo plates and the food came out quickly. This was a nice quiet place to enjoy your lunch! read more

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

Didn't even know what this was until my husband said it's a good teriyaki place. We needed lunch before dessert and got their teriyaki and rice plate. Reminded me of like a Flame Broiler. Teriyaki chicken was good. I think dark meat, not dry and flavorful. Good teriyaki sauce. You can also taste the grill on the chicken. Towards the bottom some burned charred pieces that you can't eat, very little though. If I'm in the area, it's a good healthy option. read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Teriyaki - Hawaiian Near Me - Escondido, California

The food is great! The service is so friendly. The ambiance, clean and modern order at bar and take out or eat there. The owner is very kind and supports Escondido school fundraisers. read more

I was walking buy and saw their sign in the window that was advertising three chicken sliders for $6.99. It was lunch time and I was hungry. I decided to try it. It comes with white or brown rice. I chose the white rice. It had a little cup of teriyaki sauce. It was really good and the restaurant was decorated really cute. I like the murals on the walls. read more

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Such good food. The meats and rice were perfectly cooked and high quality. Online ordering was easy and the staff were friendly when we picked up. We will be back. read more

This place is so good me and my dad come and we love it if you have not tried this place then you should try you are missing out if you do not try it my favorite is the chicken with rice and coleslaw with the teriyaki sauce read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Hawaiian Near Me - Escondido, California

Food was excellent as always, Jose has excellent customer service! Always love stopping by here on my way to or from San Diego when I can.

Appreciate the owners response. I shouldn't ding for cost and understanding of the situation. Mac salad would make it 5stars!

I ordered the chicken teriyaki and asked for only salad, instead of rice. I didn't realize it was going to be all Cole slaw. Also the amount of chicken that was in the plate. Looked like the size of a boneless thigh cut up in slices. read more

Noticed most restaurants increased their prices by about 30% or so over the past few years... ...this place has literally gone up by 100% and doubled their prices. I was looking at pictures of my phone from years ago and it was $7 and Change for any of the three meal combos they offer... now it's almost $15 BEFORE TAX... Thanks but no thanks, I don't see how a couple ounces of meat on top of white rice justifies the price... ...also amazing that wages and salaries don't seem to correlate with the inflated price even a little bit. read more

Best food, best service and quick to receive our lunch. The people working here are always very happy and polite. 10/10

The teriyaki steak I ordered was terrible. The sauce tasted processed and not enough ingredients to make it authentic. The steaks you use was cheap, the kind that don't have taste and the cuts were so thin. Not impressed but was disappointed. L&L is better. read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Hawaiian Near Me - Escondido, California

Great tasting beef teriyaki! Good value for on the go. I would recommend stopping for lunch if you're in the area.

Food was ok. What put me and my guest off was the use of their dining area for storage. Not appetizing. Would not return. read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Storage area for chemicals, boxes, etc. - Hawaiian Near Me - Escondido, California

Best Teriyaki ever! I was in the area for work and thought I'd try something local and this was awesome! They were friendly when I walked in and my order was ready within a few minutes! The combo was great, both meats were cooked well and had amazing flavor! read more

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

Great lunch place! Food is cooked perfectly and portions are large. Staff is super friendly. When you can't decide between chicken or steak, you can order the combo. read more

One of the best places to go for lunch! I usually get the combo meal with both chicken and steak with white rice. Plenty of food and healthy. Staff if always prompt with your order and professional read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - The Menu - Hawaiian Near Me - Escondido, California

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Amazing food and the customer service is a cherry on top. Jose at the front is very sweet and attentive. He recognizes regulars. Treats new ppl like family. Just amazing family vibes. The food is delicious and is a healthy alternative to all the fried stuff out there. Really love coming here. read more