It was alright, slightly better than I expected, but I wasn't expecting much. I do think the chicken is too lean and tough, but I always think that around here, and this is definitely not the worst I've had even recently. The sauce is decent. And when you get a more tender piece and the smokiness hits, this is honestly not bad. The veggies were nicely firm as well. The white rice was a bit inconsistent. In some parts, the texture is okay. In other parts, there were weird clumps, and towards the bottom, a couple grains were too hard, like it didn't absorb enough water. Overall, still pretty trash since anyone with a rice cooker can make better white rice than this. read more

Teriyaki Madness - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Would not recommend this place. And definitely stay away from the steak there. Service is bad. I wish this location was good, but it's bad. I am a fan of Teriyaki Madness, but this location is not good at all. read more

Teriyaki Madness - Steak bowl - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

My husband loves the Teriyaki Madness we visit up in Northern California and this location tastes just the same. He got his usual spicy chicken teriyaki bowl and I got the orange chicken with yakisoba noodles and a side of crab Rangoon. I'm not sure why more of this franchise doesn't open around central San Diego. It would do so well, especially with the lunch crowd in major SD neighborhoods! It's a small space, but there are about 2-3 high top tables for eating with a small group of friends. We would visit more often if a location opens up closer to us in San Diego. read more

Teriyaki Madness - Orange Chicken Bowl with yakisoba noodles - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

I feel like there are surprisingly few fast casual teriyaki spots in my area (at least that I know of) so I was glad to find Teriyaki Madness to scratch that itch. I ordered the combo teriyaki steak and chicken bowl and it was pretty solid. Fast service, meat was cooked well, and I liked the combo with veggies and fried rice. I don't know that it'll become a regular spot for me being in Imperial Beach, but it was tasty and nice to try. read more

Teriyaki Madness - Steak and Chicken Teriyaki bowl - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

I can eat meat and rice everyday of my life. So, that makes this place a good spot for me. Especially since it's down the street from my house and the cost is decent. However, to start - the restaurant is DIRTY. From the entrance to the restroom )which is blocked off now). Dirty dirty. I went at 1120am, the front floor was dirty even after they obviously mopped. The registers are disgusting. Dirty and dusty every time I go. Just imagine what the kitchen looks like where we can't see. Yikes. The chicken is decent. I gotta remember to only get the chicken IF I go back here. The salmon is DRY. The steak is chewy. I think it's just youngsters working here that don't care. Sorry for the bad review but people gotta know. If you eat here, get the chicken and take it to go. And also don't look around. read more

Teriyaki Madness - Steak and Salmon Rice Two Protein Bowl- Large Size Only - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

We ordered this from Uber Eats after I had surgery. It was well seasoned. The chicken was juicy (I'm picky about chicken). I didn't care too much for the veggies, but the sauce made up for it. read more

It's your favorite food critic here! It's not Seattle type teriyaki. The amount in the regular bowl is comical. I don't understand why California can't get the Seattle texture of the chicken. The magic isn't there. Disappointed again read more

We got several dishes to go last night. The quality and portion size were outstanding. Well Done!

First time I tried this place the food was great! Looks like other members have had the same experience as me. My first time the food was great, but the last few times the food is not fresh, looks like the chicken katsu was reheated on the grill, the chicken was dry. Very disappointing. Pretty sure this is not the standard or if the cooks are reheating the food to save some time but really hope this issue gets fix and ensure the meals are fresh as they use to make them. read more

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My entire family contracted teriyaki madness after dinner. The teriyaki was excellent. We loved it. Now that I've read the reviews however, I'll have to check out the restaurant in person before ordering again (we ordered on DoorDash). read more

Had this today for a catered work event and it was delicious. Lots of options but I had fried rice, orange chicken, steak and egg rolls. I have a dairy allergy and was glad I could have everything!! Hope they open more locations read more

Went in today and placed an order while I was sitting there waiting for my order the guy that was at the register went to the back and was picking up trash and take taking boxes out. I guess to throw away. He went to throw them out came back in And went directly to go where they were prepping food and started prepping some dishes without washing his hands or putting gloves or anything. I saw him grab noodles with his hands, and at that point I got up and asked for a refund will never be going there again. He said it wasn't my order. It was somebody else's. It doesn't matter if it was my order or not the point is if you go out to throw trash, come back in and wash your hands very unsanitary. read more

Found multiple hairs in the food . The restaurant looks sketchy. Vulgar music video playing on screen near register (screen facing employees). Found multiple hairs in the food . read more

Ordered from here on a whim a little over a week ago. It was amazing. Couldn't wait to eat there again. We went in person this evening. Must be a different cook. The food was cold, slimy and tasted old. It was pretty gross and lacking in vegetables. Won't be back since they can't stay consistent. read more

Teriyaki Madness - Lacking vegetables. - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

First, let me start by saying I am not someone who leaves reviews very often at all. I grew up in Seattle but have been in San Diego for 28 years. I have compared every teriyaki place I have been to here to my favorite place back home, only to be disappointed time & time again. Finally.... This is the place! They actually flame grill the chicken the way that it should be, it's alway very fresh, tender with the perfect char on the outside giving it that flavor that you want, and need. Best teriyaki chicken in San Diego, or even L.A for that matter without question. I've had their teriyaki salmon as well and it's also very good. Their prices are also very fair as well. Then there's the customer service. Outstanding. Every time I've been here the entire staff is alway very welcoming and friendly. These days you will see a lot of employees who let their bad day show at work, not here. Today my wife & I came in to get a to go order and she asked about their shrimp rangoons. We had never had them here before but we already ordered more than we would be able to eat so we figured next time we will try them. We get home and to our surprise they gave one to each of us to try. Absolutely fantastic! Both the Randoon and the thoughtfulness. If you're looking for a true teriyaki spot with great food and customer service this is where you want to go. I guarantee not only will you go back but this will be your go to place for it every time. read more

The food is absolutely awful. Rice tastes old, dry chicken, and stale veggies. Service was also poor. They play loud music and have their earbuds in while I am ordering. read more

Bug in my food. The meat tasted weird. Very disappointed and I won't be eating here again read more

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Came here to order lunch at 10:30 and they refused to open the door. The cook said "we have a big order". Okay.... Well it says open at 10:30..... I called they hung up. Won't be back again. read more

If there were a no star option, I PROMISE this is the establishment that deserves a zero star rating. To start, please note that I ordered through Postmates, so I get that temperature can be slightly screwed, but this was far beyond a warm, it was just straight cold. Beyond temp, the quality of food was awful. The noodles are literally just noodles- no cabbage or a hint of a veggie in sight. I expected something a little closer to chow mein, but no. They tasted like slimy boring spaghetti noodles. No flavor whatsoever. Everything that was coated/ fried- tofu, orange chicken, and potstickers had a filmy old grease flavor and the tofu specifically tasted like it was refried in hopes of them not having to waste it. The veggies were overcooked, soggy, unseasoned nothings, that had an aftertaste that I can only describe as a combo of dirt and Simple Green. The teriyaki beef- just nope. It was reminiscent of the frozen steak slices from the supermarket, I think they're called "Steak Ums" but also gristly and overcooked, with a grey color. Shriveled up and wavy like bacon. A drizzle of teriyaki sauce over the top and viola... teriyaki beef?? The spicy chicken was the best of the bunch, but that's by no means saying it was good. It was the only thing truly edible. It was covered in a chili oil to make it spicy, and obviously too much oil makes it oily, and it was, but the chicken was dry, so that's a thinker... oily and dry at the same time I know this sounds like overkill, but I promise, I edited this so many times over. And yes, some of this might also be fueled by me now being hangry. Yoshinoya is a GAZILLION times better than this and certainly cheaper too. Thanks Teriyaki Madness for making my dinner tonight so unbelievably underwhelming! Really appreciate the thought and care you take in making your customers a decent meal. read more

Great food! Horrible service... Been going a few times for their coupons which are very useful but every time, it's horrible service. I'll keep going cuz the food is good but it's just bad ambiance. read more

Very good. Would definitely come back here. Staff was nice and service was fast. Very flavorful and delicious!!!

First time trying this, as it just recently opened, and I must say the chicken teriyaki is really good! It has so much flavor and they give you a good portion. Not to mention, the reggaeton music bumping while I'm enjoying my meal! Im so glad they finally opened something like this around this area, I'll definitely be coming for lunch! Good pricing too! read more

Teriyaki Madness - Chicken Teriyaki Bowl - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Very tasty teriyaki chicken with rice. Good value. Not fancy. I get it delivered using DoorDash.

Taste is good but the fried rice has a weird texture to it. Service is good but it can get better.

Bad service they burned the chicken. The noodles are super dry no flavor at all. I'll recommend to not order in there read more

Teriyaki Madness - Burned Chicken Teriyaki Bowl - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Really quite bad. I don't often leave single star reviews, but I was shocked at how poor the food was from this spot on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The Chicken Katsu was burned and hard, and cold too. The side noodles were cold and waxy, the Chicken Eggroll was damp and cold, and the beef was chewy. I don't know who in the heck is working in this kitchen weekends at around 6:00 pm, but they absolutely don't care what is going out to the patrons. Horrible, cold food, this is a hard pass in the future for us. Shameful, and not sanitary. read more

Great chicken teriyaki. Lots of flavor im gonna have to say the best one since i got here to san diego.

The spicy teriyaki bowl is the best I have ever had. Wish there was one closer to my house.

I'm excited a place like this has opened near my house. Price isn't terrible either. The restaurant is small and offers limited seating, but it's nice and seems clean. Atmosphere is enjoyable if you like music playing while you wait/eat. I tried the spicy chicken with all veggies. It was actually very good. The sauce is flavorful and spicy as promised. The veggies are cooked and seasoned well. The food was good, but I was disappointed by the customer service. The gentleman who took our order looked and sounded visibly annoyed. As a new business, I'd expect customer service to be made a priority. I'd expect this type of service at a business like McDonald's. I will try this place again and hope for better service. Overall, the food deserves 5 stars, but the uncomfortable service experience drops it down to a 4. read more

First day open nobody said welcome the restaurant was full and no order to the madness First possibly my last , I ordered the regular steak bowl to go But the girl at the register either could not hear me because the music was so loud or emplo didn't understand rice was way overcooked you can't make white rice right ill go to waba grill they always on point..... read more

Chicken teriyaki with fried rice and veggie - delicious, friendly and fast service! Great job!! read more

Teriyaki Madness - Chicken teriyaki with fried rice and veggie - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was amazing had great taste I love spicy and there mad spicy sauce was on point and the service was on point

It was okay . The chicken was kind of burnt and tasted a little Smokey . but the rice and veggies were good !

In my opinion theres more bad than good. I called to make an order and the person hung up on me seconds after answering.Useless bc i called again and he took my order. Next I arrive and my order is not ready, not even written down. As if they never took my order through the phone. Place is a little dirty. The kitchen grill looked black from all day use. The lobby tables were all sticky from sauce. And the person said the cashier was down and asked me what was my total. How was I supposed to calculate my total ? isn't that his job ? Last thing, they made my chicken in 3min which I don't like because i rather have them take their time with those type of meats, theres less of a chance of it being raw. Food taste is mid. read more

Price wise, not too affordable compared to other teriyaki places. Food wise, my noodles and beef were swimming in oil. On the plus side, the to go containers are reusable. read more

Food is good. Service is really bad. We call multiple times during business hours and they never pick up their phone and the cashiers are rude read more

I ordered the large chicken teryaki today. The chicken was fire-grilled with the perfect amout of char on the outside while the chicken was flavorful and juicy on the inside. Perfect amount of rice and cabbage to go along with it. I got 2 meals out of it and it was around 15 bucks or so. Service was friendly and fast. Nice little spot read more

This location never answers the phone, it's been multiple times I try to place an order over the phone and nobody picks up. This last time that I arrived after trying to call, the guy at the front was on his cell phone having a full on conversation while the restaurant phone rang. Owner needs to train his employees, all reviews on this location have stated that the service is lacking. read more

Horrible..we went today! I didn't get to get my food because the women in front with the burgundy dress kept sneezing in her hands & over the napkins & forks and bag of mines & others food. She didn't even wash her hands. She continuously kept doing it even after I asked her nicely to please wash her hands she grabbed a napkin & wiped it without washing & I literally watched her. On top of that she kept touching her hair & there was a cook in the back she called "mi amor" & she took his hat off & ran her hand through his hair as well. I was disgusted. I asked for a refund. Never again. I will be trying Otay. I was excited because I love teriyaki madness From living in Las Vegas. Very disappointed. read more

I ordered via Uber Eats this evening. I got the double protein meal. I ordered orange chicken and steak teriyaki with my choice as broccoli as my veggie and noodles as my side. HUGE portion. Very tender steak. Noodles were good and broccoli was crisp. I really loved my food. Wish I knew about this place sooner read more