This bowl is ridiculously good. I go with the chicken and beef combo and I smile at the deliciousness this place puts in that thing. Sometimes in life - you only have to be great at one thing. They are great at four things - the chicken, the beef, the broc and the rice. My entire family loves it. Total win for a weekly quick take home dinner. Just get it and stuff your face and smile. Bye. :) read more

Taste was not bad at all, if you are in the area and looking for a good option for teriyaki, Umai is a good choice. We tried the beef and salmon and I was happy with the beef! Small place, looks family owned. There seemed to be a sauce to go orders were frequently getting so I need to ask about that next time. I will most likely be back to try more but not rushing to return read more

Love their food and it's pretty convenient. If plate lunches are what you're hungering for, this is the place to go to. I suggest calling in your order because they don't cook it ahead of time, and depending on how many people are ahead of you, it could take awhile. Street parking is available or the large parking lot behind is available. Ambiance is basic, but it's not really a table service kind of place. Order your meal at the register and sit down at a table or take out. I'll keep coming back. read more

service is friendly and quick. definitely a small shop vibe. bowls are yummy and a great price. you can ask for extra sauce at no cost

Good and serving are good. I will definitely recommend. Fast to order. And also I've ordered a couple times already.

Umai Teriyaki is our go-to spot for rice bowls, and it never disappoints! We've made it a tradition to come here once every two weeks because the food is just that good. Our favorite is the beef with rice bowl--it's perfection. The beef is tender and full of flavor, paired with perfectly cooked rice that soaks up all the delicious sauce. It's simple, satisfying, and exactly what you want in a comforting meal. The portions are generous, and the quality is consistently excellent. I believe it is a family who runs it. They are friendly and welcoming, adding to the charm of this cozy neighborhood gem. read more

Prices are a little on the high side and the portion is on the smaller side. But the food is one notch above fast food. Quality is there.

Small shop but great food. The chicken and beef were grilled with a nice smoky flavor and the salmon had a crisp exterior which I really liked. The salad dressing was good too and I can tell they julienne their own carrots because the strips were so thin. Tasted even better when I added my own cucumber slices at home. The citrus fruit was a nice refreshing touch too! Also, I usually don't have an appetite and end up with leftovers no matter where I eat but for here, I happily ate my entire plate of food! Metered street parking available. read more

Umai Teriyaki - Salmon plate and chicken beef plate - Japanese Near Me - Montrose, California

I love this place! They specialize in grilled chicken and thinly sliced meat. If you are like me and are looking for some delicious and healthy food this is a spot you should try. They have really good portions and the food is cooked perfectly every time. I love the combo plate, so that's my main order. But, I'll add extra chicken on the side to have a quick protein snack for later. The service is always great. The owner and the rest of the staff are really kind as well, so it's a nice spot to visit. read more

Place is a hole in the wall, but the food is absolutely exquisite. The tenderness of the chicken and meat along with the freshness of their vegetables makes this place a very good place to eat. Totally recommend their chicken & beef bowl w/ white rice. read more

Bombbbb! So good, I had to try 2 days straight! Found this gem based on reviews and I was driving through Montrose for work. Long behold it's a small spot, but filled with great energy! The customers are all enjoying some good food! The staff are kind and the food to me was EXCELLENT!! The texture, the portions are perfect! For a Teriyaki place to be this good, is hard to find these days! I'm glad I found Umai! You won't be disappointed and I had the Chicken & Beef Bowl! Both days!! read more

Umai Teriyaki - Beef & Chicken Teriyaki Bowl! - Japanese Near Me - Montrose, California

My absolute FAVORITE home town spot! Great food great staff and it's all family owned! Meat is incredible quality for a really good price! I cannot say enough good about this place read more

Service is always quick and the food tastes great. Been coming here for years and the family behind the counter are always nice.

Honestly this place is very very delicious and the meat is very high quality as well! Everytime I call, a sweet lady picks up and she is always in a great mood, my meals are always warm with no issues what so ever. Inside is very clean, nice and temperature controlled, and always smells so delicious! Very tasty, very soft and no extra fat for me to have to pick at while I'm eating. Overall 5/5 stars and at this point I'm here twice a week! Thank you Umai for your excellent meals and fantastic service! You have earned yourself a loyal customer ! Thank you very much! read more

Umai Teriyaki - Look at how many people love this place! - Japanese Near Me - Montrose, California

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The bowls here are absolutely god tier . If I had only one spot to eat for the rest of my life , it would be this spot . The chicken bowls are amazing . Beef bowl amazing . I could literally eat these bowls all day everyday 365 days of the year . Nothing compares to this spot . Come give it a try. You will not regret it read more

Chicken had a lot of tendons in it. Beef was okay. Lady in the front is rude and prices are high.

This has been one of the beat teriyaki spots inhave ever tried. The most consistent i have tried in trrms of quality and taste. I 100% recommend. read more

Great little local spot if you're craving some quick but good quality teriyaki bowls, plates, and salads. The menu is pretty straight forward and you know what you're getting. Prices are quite reasonable and you'll definitely feel good knowing your supporting a local business. I opted for the chicken and beef plate, which hit the spot. You can also get additional teriyaki and/or hot sauce as well. The food is cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Overall, worth a stop by if you're looking for something quick or for take out. read more

we had a chicken and beef bowl and it was so yummy definitely a solid teriyaki place in the area:)

Nostalgic and i can imagine the food tastes good! Wonderful cashier amazing service couldn't ask for more!

Very tasty. Bbq Flaming My kid's favorite teriyaki place it is really good the staff are nice. But you need to park in the back at the public parking lot read more

Umai Teriyaki - 10/6/23 menu - Japanese Near Me - Montrose, California

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The prices here are amazing. So is the taste of the food. The chicken teriyaki is absolutely delicious. It is very tender, juicy and soft yet well cooked. The beef tastes way better than the one in the yoshinoya. The prices are so good here. Customer service is awesome too. Food comes out fast and they give you big portions. read more

Order ahead but order may not be ready. Could just be busy. Food tastes good. Some walk ins were not acknowledged and after a few minutes they left read more

Supporting local business has never been more vital and Umai is a local favorite. The food is fresh and delicious and I always feel just a little bit healthier for coming here. I usually get the beef/chicken rice bowl with veggies. Nice portions, tender meat and al dente veg. All Covid guidelines are followed so order ahead and pick it up directly. read more

Recommend this place from a coworker, now it's a go-to lunch spot during the week. The salmon bowl is a personal favorite

The older lady is the owner and is very impersonal and rude just throws the forks and napkins acting very upset because she is making it clear she doesn't want your business because they aren't WOKE. The food is pretty much the same quality as yoshinoya so don't expect to be getting high quality food plus with a rude attitude with facial expressions to make sure they aren't WOKE and don't want your business as a customer. Its Subpar food period but the owner, she really thinks they are something special to be SNUBBING their customers like that. When you walk into the place it always smells like you're eating inside a bathroom its just gagging of that smell and there is 20 tables with NO one sitting at any of the tables or sitting in the chairs, I wonder why? read more

Upon entering, it has the appearance that this place is primarily does to go orders. There are tables inside and the walls have historical facts about the city of Montrose. The menu is simple, which is kind of welcoming. You can select from either a bowl or plate, a plate includes the addition of salad and seasonal fruit. For $0.50, you can select brown rice instead of white rice. I personally tried the beef and chicken bowl. The beef and chicken were really good, but the rice was a bit hard. Otherwise it was good. They offer both fountain and bottled beverages, so there's something to satisfy your thirst. It's a good place if you're looking for a freshly cooked meal and have limited time. read more

This place doesn't seem like much with its unassuming entrance. With not much too much showing, it appears to be like any other teriyaki chicken spot. The food is also nothing fancy. BUT oh'boy the food quality is something else! Me and my girlfriend both got the chicken teriyaki plate. The chicken was cooked to order and the 10 min we had to wait was totally worth it! The chicken was soft, tender, and juicy. Everything I would want in a teriyaki chicken. The salad was decent and the rice was a great compliment to the chicken. Would go there again! read more

Absolute rip off food. The portion of salmon was ridiculous It looks like someone already ate it! At 4 dollars that tiny piece of fish looks like trash someone dropped then scooped up and tried to sell. Over hyped Over Priced So many other better places to eat on montrose This place i would avoid read more

Umai Teriyaki - Salmon??? What an absolute rip off!!! 4 dollars for something that looks like it was half eaten - Japanese Near Me - Montrose, California

I rarely review business just because I believe food is such a subjective experience...but YALL NEED TO TRY this place!!! PSA. It's exactly some of the best teriyaki I've had. It's a small, family run spot in a small little town, but the food is amazing, portions are large, the service is friendly and fast, and the price is beyond reasonable. Whenever I come to this area, I make sure to stop by and you should too!! read more

My kids love eating here. They're extremely picky eaters but always want more of this. We usually order the beef bowls with green onions and paired with the celery. A slight kick and full of flavor. They also have chicken. A must try !! read more

Great place in a great location. Food is tasty, workers are nice. Some reviewers mentioned that the place could use some upkeep, and while I don't disagree, I think it adds to the character of the place. Get the beef plate with no fruit, extra salad. Thank me later. read more

I would say NO. First and last time here. Portions are light! and they use bad quality meat and chicken with lots of fat. read more

Umai Teriyaki - Bad quality chicken. - Japanese Near Me - Montrose, California

So this place use to be great when they first opened. Now it's just a robbery each time you go. Small portions of rice and protein. Ask for veggie side and they give u like 5 pieces of broccoli and carrots ask for sauce and they argue with you about it. I use to love this place but ownership has changed how they treat some customers. I try not to go but my kids like it so I have to but each time I leave upset and feeling robbed for what I pay and the portions they give read more

Food is still good. Service is not the best. Most recently I called and place an order and the lady was so in a rush that she wants to hang up even if I was not even done placing my order. Maybe time for a competitor. read more

Food was decent and made fast. Pricing is a tad higher than what I think it should be, but that's just personal opinion Place can use some upkeep. Tears and holes in the chairs and you can tell the furniture has been there forever. read more

I can't believe in all of the years I've ordered from Umai, I've not reviewed them until now! Wish I could give them more than 5 stars. They're a wonderful family, the shop is clean, service is fast and friendly & prices are reasonable. The salmon bowl is a favorite and their pickled celery is a special treat (though I've tried, I can't get the recipe out of the owner!) Call ahead and pick up is super easy. read more

This is hands down the best teriyaki place I have ever been too. The meat (chicken and beef) are cooked to perfection and I've never tasted any gristle or fat. The teriyaki sauce has great flavor. I live in Rancho Cucamonga and have the pleasure of working in Glendale so I get to enyjoy this frequently. read more

Been coming here many years. Always great, fresh and tasty. Love the salmon and chicken bowls. Low fat and healthy! This place is very popular for a reason!! read more

Great food good service best teriyaki bowls in the Crescenta Valley from Sunland to La Cañada you won't find a better teriyaki bowl.