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    Young's Teriyaki

    4.5 (200 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Korean
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Joey Y.

    I've seen this teriyaki place change names a few times over the years. Decided to give it a try since it has the "fukumi restaurant group" tag I honestly don't taste much difference from the last one. The price is still hefty. I think I paid $19 for plate with noodles. Beef teriyaki and chicken teriyaki. It tasted fine. Would probably do without the noodles. They didn't do much. Would rather just get more rice next time.

    Honey Chicken Noodle Plate and Spicy Thai Chicken bowl
    Terri S.

    Hidden gem! The teriyaki options were great, and the food itself tasted hot and fresh. I opted for the plate - honey chicken and mayo chicken w/ broccoli and yakisoba. My bf got their thai spicy chicken rice bowl. Both dishes were big portions and had lots of protein in it. The service was great, even if it was an order at the counter style, the worker continued to check in on us. It was small inside, but it was very clean and modern. I originally just came here to get my passport stamp, but I think I just found my new go-to teriyaki spot! Also, the location is kind of hidden, so I didn't even know this place was a restaurant until I saw it was part of the fukumi group.

    Chicken Teriyaki and Spicy Thai Chicken Plate with yakisoba & rice
    Celina V.

    Was excited to hear the Fukumi group opened another business! Not the best location but nice, clean and spacious inside. I got the teriyaki plate where you choose two bases and two proteins. I chose white rice, yakisoba which was an additional charge, teriyaki chicken and the spicy Thai chicken. Service was quick! Everything came out so hot and in HUGE portions as well!! Very tasty! Would love to try more.

    Chicken teriyaki, spicy pork and stir fried veggies
    Anthony C.

    Great teriyaki! The staff was very friendly and helpful when asking questions about the food. I ordered the plate with teriyaki chicken and spicy pork. Both really good. The pork has good flavor with a little kick, not a lot. The teriyaki is good cause it's not the super sweet American teriyaki. This is more about flavor and not sweetness. Ordered with rice and the stir fried veggies. The veggies were crisp and tasty. Came in during lunch hour and it was almost full. It took less than 10 minutes to get our other, which was fast considering everything is cooked to order. Nice quiet place, staff very friendly and you can hear music playing but not super loud. Will definitely be coming back to try some of the other options

    Menu as of September 2025
    Alvin F.

    I recently saw this place on Instagram and I usually pass by this exit, so decided to stop by and try this place out. So Young's Teriyaki is part of the Fukumi Group, so you know it's going to be good. The place was a bit tricky to find. Waze made me do a U turn right after the train tracks. I'm pretty sure I could've just turned right in to the parking before the tracks. But now I know. Also, you can't really see their sign while driving, so just be aware that it's a bit hidden. But it's worth it! The person working greeted me as soon as I walked in and was very friendly. I actually ordered online, so I didn't get to talk much. Now on to the food. I like how the teriyaki plates are customizable. So many combinations to try haha. Below is what we ordered: Plate 1: Chicken Katsu, Beef Teriyaki, White Rice and Macaroni Salad. The Beef Teriyaki didn't look that good, BUT don't let looks deceive you. It was the best beef teriyaki I've had haha. It was very tender and flavorful. The chicken Katsu was juicy and not too much breading. The Mac Salad kind of caught me off guard. I was expecting it to be like a Hawaiian style mac salad. I guess I should've known it would be different considering this is a teriyaki place haha. Once I got over that confusion, it was actually pretty good. Seemed a bit watery, but maybe that's how it's supposed to be? Either way, this plate was very good. Plate 2: Honey Chicken, Spicy Thai Chicken, White Rice and Macaroni Salad. The portion size is pretty big. It can be shared if not too hungry haha. The flavors between the 2 chickens were very distinct. The Spicy Thai did have a bit of a kick, so just be aware. But the Honey was just right. They were flavorful. Golden Spicy Tuna Roll: I should have ate this as soon as I got it haha. It got a bit soft by the time I was able to eat, but it was still very good. With so many items to try, I will definitely be back.

    Chicken Katsu, Chicken Teriyaki, Macaroni Salad, and Rice
    Allen C.

    This establishment has a shared parking lot so there's plenty of parking spots. It's a bit hard to spot as this is on a corner but GPS should lead you to the right location. Walking in, the vibe was relaxed and also warm. The staff was very kind and insightful on the menu. They were attentive on bringing utensils and bowls to share considering that I came with another person. I got a plate where I chose chicken katsu, chicken teriyaki, macaroni salad, and rice. The chicken katsu was crispy and decently portioned (1 cutlet). The katsu sauce lathered on top was a great add on! We dined in so it didn't ruin the crispiness of the chicken katsu. The chicken teriyaki was smoky with a hint of sweetness to it. The meat was not dry but it wasn't like a burst in flavor so you do get tired of it after a while. They are cut into tiny irregular pieces but that wasn't a problem to eat. The macaroni salad with bell peppers and corn was delicious! It was an extra dollar which I still thought it's worth. Rice was fresh and there's not much else to it. The shrimp tempura roll was solid and what I expected. Fresh rice with imitation crab that was at a good slightly cold temperature and a slightly crispy shrimp inside. The yum yum sauce wasn't too overpowering but you have the pickled ginger to refresh your palate if needed. On a side note, your fukumi points from other restaurants still works here. Overall, I would give this place closer to a 4.5 stars. I'd come back especially during weekday lunch where it's ~$9-$10 for a bowl (1 entree and 1 side).

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    Justin L.

    Compared to other teriyaki places this one takes the cake! Portions are huge and the flavor is HUGE! I got the Thai chicken and teriyaki chicken with a bed of spicy noodles and a side of rice, and my kid got chicken katsu, teriyaki chicken, with a bed of noodles and a side of rice. The prices definitely match the serving size. The staff was super friendly, made sure we were enjoying our food and we had enough sauce. Very nice restaurant with a modern look and feel, we'll be back for sure!

    Spicy chicken and Teriyaki Beef Plate
    Joyce T.

    Arrived at 5pm on Thursday, 6 people ordered and waited for 30 minutes and more to get our food. The food portion is big, spicy thai chicken and beef teriyaki were great. I had two sides - spicy noodles, it's spicy but a bit too sweet Stir fried veggies, it's good, I like the asparagus.

    Teriyaki beef and chicken with rice
    Joakima G.

    Food is absolutely delicious and affordable. I love that every time I order and I wait for it to go. It's cooked fresh. It's not a long wait

    Teriyaki plate with honey chicken, spicy pork, steamed white rice, and stir-fried veggies

    Food tasted great and the teriyaki plate portions were quite large and filling. Service was nice and didn't take too long. No complaints from me, I'd definitely go back

    Edesa G.

    My family and I were craving an Asian cuisine and I came across this place while browsing on Apple Maps! I was surprised to see that it was part of the Fukumi Restaurant Group so I knew it was going to be really good! The menu was either you get a bowl or a plate with an entree and sides and both options have very good portions! For the 4 of us, we each got our own plates so it was a lot of food! Specifically for me, I ordered the plate with Honey Chicken and Crunch Tofu with White Rice and Broccoli sides. It was very tasty and just as good as the food at Fukumi ramen! I'm so glad I came across this place because the location is a bit hidden so I hope more people find out about this place. The prices were also very fair for how much food you get. My family and I were all impressed and already thinking of coming back!

    Red light roll

    Got the red light roll and it had the tinest amount of spicy crab mix in it... pretty much all avocado. On top of that the girl who worked at the register with the dark hair was completely rude. When I came up to the register to tell her I had a pick up order she didn't say anything then asked "what?". Gave two starts instead of one because when I came before the food was good but I feel like I wasted my money this time.

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    The place was very small with maybe 5 tables. Service was quick but my spicy Thai chicken was extremely dry.

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    Did a phone order for pick up. Food was hot and delicious, as always. One thing is the real limit the teriyaki sauce. Very small 1oz cup.

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    The service was quick, the food was really good and reasonably price for the amount you get.

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    Came here with the family for lunch on a weekday. We were seated right away without any issues…read more The place is very big with lots of seating. My sister said it gets very busy at dinner time and the wait time can be over an hour. For lunch, it was quite a good deal. AYCE Hotpot, sushi and BBQ for about $30. If you only choose one of the AYCE options, it is about $25 but seems worth it to get the all 3 combo for $30. It does seem that everybody at the table has to choose the same option. Hot pot - You each get your own individual hot pot. There had a pretty good variety of broth flavors to choose from. There is a menu that you can order the meat from. There were 5 of us and we were told we can order 4 meats to share per round. There is a separate area for to grab a tray/bowl and choose your veggies. All in all, I enjoyed the Tonkatsu broth and like the variety of meats and veggies available. Korean BBQ - A bit different in that you do not order at the table. There is an area with small trays of meat available for you to grab and bring back to your table. Good variety. Pork Jowl was my favorite and it's not as common. The only issue is that if your party doesn't communicate, you some how end up grabbing all of the same items! So discuss amongst yourselves or else it might be an overkill. Didn't try the sushi simply because I had some good quality sushi the night before so no need for buffet style sushi. The staff was VERY friendly and efficient. They came by often to check on us, take away dirty plates and to change the grill. There is plenty of parking in the parking lot.

    i don't usually have high expectations for restaurants that serve such a wide variety of items…read more.. but i was recommended ktown by several people, so i gave it a try. it wasn't very busy when we came on a friday night. the interior was decorated with neon lights, and it was spacious. i thought the seats and table felt a bit sticky, and the rest of the restaurant didn't feel too clean either. we were seated quickly, and service was friendly. our server explained the menu - essentially, the soups and meats for hot pot could be ordered off the menu, and everything else could be grabbed at the bar. there were a lot of options, and i was excited to try everything. i ordered the szechuan mala broth, which i thought was so mediocre. it was pretty spicy but otherwise bland, like there wasn't any real flavor. i usually like to drink my hot pot broth, but i didn't think it was good enough to sip a lot of. the thai tom yum was a better soup, but it still wasn't super flavorful. it tasted like a watered down tom yum - not super tangy. i also typically like to dip my meats in sauce, and ktown offered a sauce bar with all of the basics, including sesame sauce, soy sauce, ponzu, cilantro, garlic, and other things. there were also sauces for kbbq here, like brisket sauce. there was a lot of variety for meat options, but they were all just a lot thicker and tougher than i expected. our server explained that the ones on the menu were really just for hot pot, but we used some of them for kbbq anyway because we wanted more unmarinated meats. most of the meats at the bar were marinated. i would recommend avoiding this with the beef tongue. it was so thick and extremely chewy, although it was better when cooked in the hot pot broth. the beef belly is usually my favorite cut, but it was also chewy. the black angus brisket was okay; it was on the tougher and drier side. the us kobe beef was my favorite cut of beef because it was the least chewy. the pork shoulder and pork belly were also just okay; i liked that the pork belly was a thinner cut. i probably enjoyed it the most. the australian wagyu was just too dry. the new zealand lamb was right there with the beef tongue as the worst cut because again, it was very chewy, even in the hot pot broth... the broth kind of masked the texture of the meats, but it was so bland that i needed a lot of sauce. at the bar, there was a variety of seafood for the hot pot, including clams, mussels, fish, shrimp, and crawfish. they also offered a good selection of vegetables, like enoki mushrooms, peppers, cabbage, spinach, and onions. there were also quail eggs, roe pockets, fish balls, and dumplings, among other things. there were a lot of meats at the bar for kbbq, but they weren't labeled nor set out in any particular pattern. the spicy pork bulgogi was overmarinated, but it was one of my favorites (of the meats on the menu and the ones set out) because the sauce masked the low quality of meat. it was the typical korean spicy pork marinade - not too spicy and slightly sweet. we also tried the bulgogi, and it was also typical - sweet as expected. they set out thicker cuts of pork belly here, which were super heavy and fatty. almost all of the meats were marinated in some kind of sauce. there were some steaks that were just seasoned with salt and pepper, but they were so tough. there were a lot of other appetizers and hot dishes too, although everything looked like it was left out for a while. i saw kimchi, beansprout salads, cold potato salads, cucumbers, seaweed salads, fried dumplings, tempura, and some other things. i tried the wings, which were plain and kind of dry, and the skin wasn't crispy anymore. the japchae was okay, but there wasn't a lot of flavor. there were some mussels that were covered in cheese and a creamy sauce, which made them pretty heavy. the seafood boil was lukewarm, but the seasoning was okay. it was just a little oily. i did enjoy their corn cheese, which we heated up ourselves over the kbbq grill. i liked that it was slightly sweet. on the side of the bar, there was a variety of nigiri, sashimi, and sushi rolls - all poor quality. the salmon nigiri and sashimi weren't tender nor soft, and neither were the tuna or yellowtail. they were kind of mushy and slightly rubbery. the rolls were better, although they were almost all variations of california rolls doused in sauce - most of them had spicy mayo and a sweet glaze. the sauce at least masked the quality of the fish. overall, ktown was a jack of all trades and master of none. while i was impressed by the extensive variety of options, i got full very quickly because the quality of food wasn't the best. if someone ever needed a restaurant with options for everyone, then i might suggest ktown, but i wouldn't really be able to say i liked the hot pot, sushi, or kbbq. since i would rather have tasty food over lots of options, i wouldn't come back.

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