We really liked the Teriyaki grill in San Lorenzo, but it's too far of a drive for us. We found this place much closer in the trivalley area. That's how we ended up here. Unfortunately, it's not the same. The quality of meat, freshness of food (salad & orange), & the bowl/bento portion are not comparable. The service is also not as friendly, and they didn't have the mango sauce. So, well be back to San Lorenzo on our next cravings. read more

Teriyaki City Grill - Japanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]It's clean, nice atmosphere, nice staff[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but the food is just very mid. Got the beef bowl, dumplings and ca roll. The ingredients seem very poor quality. Beef was like ground beef and the vegetables tasted like they came out of a frozen bag cooked in a microwave. Will not go back. read more

Tried this place today. The people who were there were very nice. I checked in on yelp and was able to get the free dumplings. Teriyaki chicken kids bowl with veggies 3.5/5 Spicy chicken bowl with veggies and brown rice ?/5 I don't know how to rate this since I think I was given the wrong item. It tasted just like the teriyaki chicken in the chicken bowl. No spicy or heat with the chicken and whatsoever. So I'm not going to rate it. We were in a hurry so I didn't want to ask about it. The veggies were good. It's not soggy. The chicken was regular teriyaki chicken. The sauce is a little sweet but chicken cooked well. Dumpling (fried) 4.5/5 Flavorful and crispy, a little small but very yummy Lion king roll 4/5 Very good. I have no issue about it. Everything works well together. The fake crab, salmon, rice, sauce. Yummy. I think the kids size meal is very good for the price. My kid who can eat was happy with the amount. I did add the veggies on it for additional $1. Place is clean and they provide water cup by the drinks dispenser. read more

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Came in for lunch for a quick bite! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great service, delicious food and nice cozy place in Pleasanton.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Deysi helped us! She's always so nice and helpful! Greeted up with a big hello! Will be back for the food and service! Thank you Deysi! read more

Great portions, easy to order ahead online. Great parking and nice staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nothing fancy, but solid option.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Decent option for healthier take out. read more

Surprisingly good eatery in the strip mall at the northwest corner of the Valley Bernal intersection in south Pleasanton. We stopped by yesterday after a family bike ride, and ordered a Lion king roll ($14.95), kids meal ribeye steak ($7.95) with white rice, and two teriyaki chicken bowls with white rice and vegetables ($14.95 promo). We also got a free order of dumplings (5 pieces) with Yelp check-in! We ate outdoors on the patio (there is plenty of clean and comfortable outdoor seating in this strip mall) and finished in just a few minutes. Not only was the food delicious and excellent value for money, there is so much more to try, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. We will certainly be back! read more

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LOVE Teriyaki city!! I'm addicted to the garlic butter chicken bowl (so flavorful) and probably eat here at least once a week. I love adding edamame to my bowl and veggies are so fresh. Always get a side of Dumplings :) [[HIGHLIGHT]]Staff is so friendly and restaurant is very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend!! read more

Teriyaki City Grill - Japanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Super good and fresh. Hit the spot. Workers were very kind and hard working with a nice, calm yet effective attitude. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Next to a nice view of some beautiful trees[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Yes yes it's me I told you if it tasted good I'd leave a review. It tasted fantastic. The weird thing it's such a perfectly valence meal. Everything is seasoned to bring out the favor read more

Teriyaki City Grill - Ribeye Steak & Chicken Bowl - Add Vegetables - Japanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I wasn't expecting a whole lot out of Teriyaki City Grill TBH, but the experience that I had during my first visit was pretty great! It seems like they just opened and are still working on getting their pace in. They definitely had me at the register when they offered me a sample of their Lion King roll lol. I ordered the Short Rib, Chicken, & Ribeye Bento Box and their Lion King roll (after eating their deliciooous sample). The teriyaki here was pretty good - chicken is cubed which made it easy for some pieces to taste dry. The ribeye just tasted like bulgogi to me. The short rib was actually pretty decent! For the lion king, the pieces are pretty small and the sushi breaks apart pretty easily. Taste-wise it's pretty good overall, prob because it's drenched in their special sauces though. Downsides: they have nooo cellular service here. Not the biggest deal, but I was sad that I couldn't look at photos of the food on Yelp since it wasn't loading. Another minor quirk was that they serve their plates with an orange on the side, but the orange is cut in half so you have to straggle it a bit and peel the orange to actually eat it lol. I'd definitely suggest that they cut it in fourths, it'd make it easier! read more

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I've come to Teriyaki City Grill twice now and loved it both times! The store is small and quaint and clean on the interior with several booth tables to sit at. The service is great and the staff is friendly. The staff that helped me at the cash register was super helpful and even gave a free sample of one of the rolls! He helped explain their options and gave me a run down on what the different varieties are. After ordering, the wait time is very short and they turn around the orders in just 5-10min max. They have a really great team and efficient system going. As for the food, I tried a chicken teriyaki bowl and beef bowl. Both the meats were excellent and extremely soft and tender. The chicken was delicious and good flavor and nice and juicy. The bowl comes with some sautéed veggies on the side which were decent. The ribeye beef was really great too. I could tell they used good quality meats because of how fresh and tender the meat was. Both meats were a hit and would get both again. This place is perfect for a quick dinner fix if you are in a hurry and want something healthy and delicious. Prices are also so reasonable! Each bowl is about $10 which is unheard of nowadays. And if you can catch the happy hour, you can get two for one chicken bowls for $10! What a steal! I'm definitely coming back soon! read more

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Amazing grand opening, great customer service and the food was amazing will definitely be back soon

I had really high hopes for this place and it was a bit disappointing, though I will be back to try the the sushi. The platter deals on the sushi sounds good. I shared the large bento box that includes Ribeye (it's just Bulgogi really), chicken, and short rib. It was all similar to a Hawaiian lunch plate without any mac salad, and wow some mac salad would've been great here. I think the value was not great, it seemed like a lot of food when we opened the box but it's tons of rice and one portion of the box is just half an orange. Food was pretty good, just the portions for the price, $18.95 for the bento box didn't really do it for me. Short ribs were my favorite, another issue though is you have to wait a little extra for it. Everyone's food that took longer had short rib as the culprit. I tried some of the Cajun shrimp and it was really good. Buttery and well cooked. I may have to get that next. Couple suggestions for them: - Use short/medium grain rice for the bowls, the long grain didn't really work well for it. My rice was a little hard and not soft and fluffy - find something else for the orange slot, a half orange is not the answer - need some bigger portions for the price, but yes I know times are rough right now I will return to try the sushi and test something other items. read more

Teriyaki City Grill - Ribeye chicken E. Short Rib, Chicken, & Ribeye Bento Box - Japanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Good flavor and good value for the price point. I've been here twice so far and they been good both times. CA roll: standard flavor, which is good. It taste like it should Teriyaki chicken bowl: good amount of chicken. Nice grill flavor, teriyaki sauce was perfect - not too salty or over powering. Good amount of veggies. Overall a good healthy meal. You order at the counter. The menu is easy to maneuver through and not too overwhelming. Cashiers friendly both visits. read more

Teriyaki City Grill - Avocado roll and CA roll - Japanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Food here is fresh and delicious, great prices, and friendly staff. In a shopping area with plenty of parking. Pretty spacious inside with an open concept, you can see them cooking your food. I get the teriyaki chicken bowl w/ veggies and rice, and something about their teriyaki sauce is sooo delicious! For lunchtime you get a free drink with your meal, super great deal! read more

Teriyaki City Grill - Delicious Grilled Chicken Bowl - Add Veggies - Japanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Very good food and love the service as well as variety! Definitely will be coming back very soon read more

Teriyaki City Grill - Japanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Busy day ..I had to go out town. On the way back home I met some friends for lunch I realized this place literally just opened. We walked in to welcoming staff with awesome decor . That is really what got my attention to come eat here . The decor is orange with wall art and a cute sign with lights on the wall. This establishment was very clean and organized they have a hand sanitizer machine in the front that is also orange . I love how even in the bathroom the color theme continues . We were starving we ordered so many stuff to share I think our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. We did not realize how huge the portions were going to be . We all left with left overs to take home . The prices are average and affordable for the big portions you get . All the food was excellent!! Super flavorful!! I have to say the chicken and ribeye steak was so delicious. I really enjoyed the dumplings super delish ! They had some Japanese soda called Ramune I had never tried them before they were pretty refreshing and cool with a marble inside. I had to buy some for my sons to take home they loved them . Whenever I'm in the area this will definitely be a stop for some great food and great service . I highly recommend this place is delicious! read more

It's been several months since I last visited this place. They pretty much updated the menu now. The food is still good here, but they removed the option to where you want veggies or not. I personally don't mind if they do that since they still tastes fresh anyways. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place has been around here for long, but not sure if it will become popular.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I honestly do think that bento boxes that come with sushi rolls would be a good idea, but I am still fine with them not adding them. I may need to try their sushi the next time I come to this place. read more

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Decided to come here because they sent out a promotional coupon for a BOGO bowl as well as a lion king roll. The person working at the counter was friendly and the food was prepared promptly. The bowls and sushi roll was over all just okay, and nothing really stood out to me. The lion king roll was also not hot when we got it (usually it is a baked roll) this and the fact that it came out super quick lead me to think it definitely was not made to order. I don't know if I'll be back, this experience was not bad but the food was not good enough to leave me wanting more. Maybe if we received another coupon, but I don't think I could justify it otherwise as it is something I could easily make at home. read more

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Overall, we enjoyed eating here and plan to return! Now for the details... Service: 4 stars There were many employees in the kitchen, which made the ordering and receipt of our order pretty fast, but the tables were dirty, so we had to clean it ourselves. Food: 4.5 stars The food we ordered was flavorful, and my kids ate every single bite, which says a lot. The stars are based on casual dining. We ordered California rolls, Lion King Roll, dumplings, and a mango chicken kid's bowl. Menu: 4 stars There was a decent variety of bowls, salads, appetizers, rolls. It is good for meat eaters and non-meat eaters, which is good for my family! Location: 4 stars There is easy parking and lots of other eateries in the same location if you're with a group who want different foods. Price: 3 stars Prices are average. For a walk-up-to-order place, I expected the prices to be more affordable, but it can be pricey if there isn't a promotion and if you choose some of the add-ons. For example, if you want a bowl, you choose the protein, but if you want vegetables, it costs extra. if you want some avocado, that also costs extra. This is understandable, especially in a post-Covid World when small shops are closing left and right, so I don't think this will stop us from going, but it is something to note. read more

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This place has really good teriyaki and the prices are good. We got chicken teriyaki and rib eye teriyaki. Also pot stickers and California roll. Right now you get an order of California roll for $1-yep one dollar. You can get extra teriyaki sauce next to the fountain drink bar. The sauce is soooo GOOD! Chicken teriyaki 10/10 Rib eye teriyaki 10/10 Pot stickers 10/10 California roll 8/10 They have great customer service. Definitely coming back for more. read more

Teriyaki City Grill - Pot stickers 10/10 - Japanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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The food here is fantastic. The 3 star rating is because I came in today to buy their Sushi and I found out that they removed it from their menu. What is upsetting is that the sushi was very good here. Message to the owner, bring back the sushi. -Update, the sushi is back and everything is as tasty as it was before! Many thanks to the owner! read more

I came back today while DoorDashing in the area after having an amazing bowl from here almost a year ago before a concert in the area.. after today, sadly, I don't think I'll be coming back... my dumplings have had me in the bathroom since eating them and it was the only thing I ate all day. The chicken bowl I just went to eat the veggies arnt even cooked all the way and the chicken is questionable.. I'm hoping it was just a bad day.. really sad as I've been talking and craving this place for the last year.. read more

Teriyaki City Grill - Order looked nice before digging in - Japanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

This review is for the Teriyaki City Grill catering service. I was first introduced to Teriyaki City Grill in October, where my friend used their catering service for his child's large party. My family enjoyed the food during the party and kept their contact information in case we wanted to use their services as well. Fast forward to the holidays, I got in contact with the owner, who was away on vacation, but still contacted the manager and set an appointment up for me to meet with him. Marc took the time to meet with me in the restaurant, explain the catering menu, how many people the food items are estimated for and even made helpful recommendations and/or suggestions to the menu items my family had chosen. Although not as big a party as my friends, this was very helpful. The following day, the scheduled order pickup was ready prior to my arrival. Michelle did an excellent job packaging the order, making sure all items were included, made sure we had enough sauces and even offered to help me carry the items to my vehicle. We ordered the chicken & beef ribeye teriyaki meat platter (large), steamed veggies and gyoza. Included with the order, was a large serving of white rice. Lastly, we ordered the "Double the Pleasure" sushi platter. All items were nicely packaged in foil party trays that were easy to carry, load into the car and did not make a mess. If you've ever had boxes spill in your car or in the takeout bag, this level of packaging is appreciated. The sushi platter was displayed beautifully in the plastic container, with the see through top. The chicken/beef ribeye teriyaki was moist, tasty just like at my friends party and the veggies were cooked perfectly (tender but not overcooked). Even the rice was delicious. The sushi was a hit of the party, with the Lion King, California Rolls, Avocado Rolls and Crunchy Rolls. They all got rave reviews by the attendees and the best part to show it, was there were NO leftovers. Quality, quantity, value and great customer service will have us coming back for future parties and also when we are craving Japanese food in the tri-valley area. Jerry, Marc, Michelle and the Teriyaki City Grill Pleasanton team, THANK YOU for helping make my family holiday party special! read more

Teriyaki City Grill - Gyoza, chicken teriyaki, beef ribeye teriyaki, veggies, rice and Double the Pleasure sushi platter. - Japanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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This place continues to have great service great food and great prices. Even my sister and her family who sometimes can be picky. Love this place! Great for a little quick bite like the gyoza and sushi or a full meal like one of their bowls. The salmon bowl is by far my favorite! read more

Friendly service, and good food. I appreciate the healthy options. I had chicken, veggies, and brown rice with a side of grilled tofu. Loved the veggies! The chicken was thigh meat and a little too fatty/greasy for me. Yes, I realize that the darker meat is known to be more flavorful. I just prefer the breast. The tofu was still a bit cold in the middle and not quite firm enough. The sauce though - it was excellent! Just a hint of both sweet and salty. My kids really liked their chicken bowls, and I'd like to give it another try. It was freezing inside the restaurant, so I never took my jacket off. This might be a good spot to chill during the hot Summers of unPleasanton. Angel who took our order was patient, polite, and professional. This makes a difference in a busy Mom's day- Thank You! read more

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My daughters and I decided to try something new today for lunch and im so glad we did. The food is amazing and Omg the short ribs were so good!!!! The lady Daisy who works there was so nice and i enjoyed conversation with her while waiting for my order. She helped me decide on what i wanted lol because of her hospitality i will definitely be coming back! This place is great all the way around read more

Great food Great service Great sushi and plates Lion King roll is RAWR!!!!! Ribeye is crazy delicious and the short ribs are yummy. read more

Teriyaki City Grill - Japanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

My family has been here a few times now. Always impressed with the consistent cleanliness and friendly service. I always forget to ask for the gluten free sauce, but I don't have a true allergy to gluten and am glad I got to enjoy the teriyaki/sesame sauce. Servings have just enough sauce for flavor and not drowning the entree. You are free to add as much as you want as it's available. My boys love coming here and it actually cost less than typical fast food drive through. It's convenient to our baseball location and is a favorite stop for all of us. We consistently order the same 3 entrees: Organic tofu bowl - I appreciate this as I am technically supposed to be eating all organic, GF, soy free, dairy free vegan. I do the best I can. I know I'm cheating a bit eating here, but I don't have any unwanted side effects from this dish. The tofu is medium, not super soft and not super firm (which is more my preference). It was easy to pull smaller pieces off with the chop sticks and eat that way.. Not super flavorful on it's own, but oh that sesame sauce! Makes any entree taste amazing! My son loves the salmon. He's the only fish/seafood eater in the family. I appreciated the fact it didn't smell like stinky fish and he said it was so moist it just sort of fell apart with his chop sticks and easy to eat. My other son orders the kids Mango Chicken. Teriyaki chicken over rice with a side of cold mango sauce. He prefers it without the mango sauce and adds more teriyaki sauce instead.. The mango sauce is almost like a sweet syrup and very mango-y. Definitely worth a try. I dipped some broccoli in just to see. I personally think I'd prefer it warm, but did like the sweet flavor. The veggies you get with the bowl are steamed perfectly. If you like mushy cafeteria type veggies, you won't want these. We had brown and white in our orders and every time, the rice is just right, a little sticky so you can eat with chop sticks, but not lumpy. Definitely worth a try. If you are GF, remember to tell them when you order so you get the soy sauce instead. read more

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This is a cool little spot for a quick meal. Order at the counter for rice bowl or select sushi rolls. Staff is friendly, place is clean. I've stopped here a few times to do some work while my son is at soccer practice, particularly if I'm hungry for a little something. You can also sit outside to enjoy some fresh air as they are shared outdoor chairs/tables for the different shops on this strip mall. read more

Teriyaki City Grill - Baked Salmon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I dropped into this place on the hunt for a good teriyaki rice bowl spot and I was impressed! I ordered the grilled chicken rice bowl along with a golden crunch sushi roll and both were equally delicious. The grilled chicken bowl was loaded with chicken and the teriyaki sauce really cemented the excellent flavors. As for the golden crunch roll, it was nice and crunchy and sizable as well. I really enjoyed it. The staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean. I would definitely return! read more

Teriyaki City Grill - Golden Crunch Roll - Japanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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The picture says it all. Where else can you get this much quality for 13.95? [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean and sanitary premises.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Relaxing environment with friendly service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] One simply can't go wrong with Teriyaki City. Taste: the meat was tender and the seasoning/sauce was delicious. The salad is fresh, with ripe yet crunchy cucumbers while the tomatoes were bright red yet still snappy. read more

Teriyaki City Grill - Grilled Chicken Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

The teriyaki is good, the rice is more of the Mexican rice type instead is Asia rice type, I was expecting it's Japanese style rice, overall good value read more