The teriyaki chicken and rice, it's a life changing experience listen. The teriyaki chicken here is not your average "fast-casual" chicken. This is premium chicken. The chicken itself is ridiculously tender. We're talking butter-level tenderness. The teriyaki glaze? It's a sweet, salty, perfect harmony of flavor that you could literally eat with a spoon if you were feeling bold. I don't know how they did it, but the sauce sticks to the chicken in this magical way that makes you wonder why other places even bother. And let's talk about the rice for a second. I swear, this rice has been blessed by some higher power. It's soft, fluffy, and just sticky enough to hold onto that sauce without falling apart. You could eat it plain, and it would still be better than most other restaurant rice. Together, the chicken and rice form a duo so powerful, I feel like I need to write a love letter to them. I've eaten teriyaki chicken before, but this was next-level. I feel like I've been lied to all my life by other restaurants. My bar for chicken has officially been raised to a height I didn't even know was possible. The language berries is truly just a spiritual journey , here's the thing: the staff at Yum Japan doesn't speak much English. And honestly, that only adds to the charm. I'll admit, I walked in all confident, ready to order in English like a normal human being. Then the staff looked at me, a little confused. I panicked for a second, but then I thought, "Wait a minute... this is fine. This is how I know I'm getting something real." I smiled awkwardly, pointed at the menu, and hoped for the best. The server nodded and said something in a language I couldn't comprehend, but honestly, I wasn't worried. At this point, I knew I was in good hands. It wasn't that bad, though. It's just the kind of place where you can get away with saying very little and pointing to the dish you want. I think the universal language of "point and eat" is all you need to communicate here. If there was a misunderstanding, I'm pretty sure it was just a happy accident, because I got exactly what I wanted, and it was amazing. The vibe inside is unpretentious, which is exactly what you want when you're here for the food. It's not fancy. It's not trendy. It's just a few tables, a no-nonsense staff, and a menu that gets straight to the point. There's no need for loud décor or minimalist chairs. You're here for the chicken, and everything else is secondary. There's something oddly comforting about it, though. I couldn't tell you if it's the cozy, humble ambiance or the fact that you're pretty much guaranteed to get your food fast. Either way, the restaurant doesn't try to impress you with anything other than what really matters: the food. To wrap it up, Yum Japan is the place to go when you want to eat food that's actually good. No pretensions, no gimmicks--just really well-executed teriyaki chicken and rice that will make you wonder how you ever lived without it. I honestly didn't even care that we barely spoke the same language because I felt like, at the end of the day, the food was doing all the talking. So if you're in the mood for a meal that will change the way you think about chicken, get yourself to Yum Japan. The teriyaki chicken will haunt your dreams (in the best possible way), and you'll leave with a full belly and a smile on your face, wondering why you didn't discover this place sooner. read more

DO NOT EAT HERE!!! They double charged me for my single meal and refused to refund the charge or honor the extra food and tried to play dumb despite reciepts showing otherwise. Your business is far better spent across the way at Panda Express with more ethical workers. If you do eat here check your receipts to avoid getting scammed by these crooks! read more

Yum Japan - Japanese Near Me - Okemos, Michigan

I would reconsider going to this restaurant, the employees are lacking customer service skills, they never speak or greet customers, I literally said thank you to the rude old lady behind the cash register, she never responded. I never felt so disrespected, It saddens me when these so called unprofessional business owners accept's your money, but not you as a human being, word to the wise, if you don't mirror them, they will treat you horrible. read more

Found this gem in the meridian mall. Huge portions for pretty cheap and is absolutely delicious. You can add extra meat as well! It's so tender and flavorful I was pleasantly surprised for it being in a food court. 10/10 would come here again no doubt. read more

Yum Japan - a plate of chicken and rice - Japanese Near Me - Okemos, Michigan

i love yum japan, they have the best chicken teriyaki. I have been going there for years and i have never had a bad experience. 10/10 recommend read more

Amazing orange chicken and mouthwatering chicken teriyaki at unbelievably reasonable prices! Why do I post a review here? I wanted their business to grow. I don't work for them I am only a customer but I like their chicken. We almost went to the place across the mall food court for oriental food but this guy...this one guy! He hands out samples. He is a great salesman. I was so impressed with him that I took the whole family out to dinner and we ordered the chicken with double meat! Try the chicken. If you are a marketing major or student, watch this guy on a busy day as he brings in his customers- it's amazing! read more

I go to the mall JUST to go here. Their teriyaki chicken is bomb. So well cooked and delicious and a heaping portion. Always spring for it on vegetables (just a small portion of steamed broccoli and cabbage), double meat, and when they box it up and ask if you want extra sauce say yes! This way, it costs around $9 and I have enough for two meals. I've tried their beef, chicken, and shrimp and all are delicious. Workers are super friendly and they're always giving out chicken samples. I haven't tried anything else, mostly because I'm addicted to the teriyaki chicken. I'm not kidding when I say go to the food court, keep walking past Panda Express and Sbarro and the other food places and go here. Or park by Dick's Sporting Goods, walk past all the sporting goods items and go to Yum Japan. read more

I come to eat Yum Japan every time I shopping in Meridian Mall, good taste with inexpensive price. Except their classic teriyaki chicken, I also recommend the beef and the tofu. read more

I can't believe I haven't written a review yet! Food is amazing, I love how they cook it and prepare it right in front of you. You can clearly see that they are glad to see you and keep the area clean. Amazing food!!! I always get the teriyaki chicken and for 99 cents you get double the meat (so worth it). It's a lot healthier than the other Asian options out there. I've started going to the mall, just to pick up food from here! Check it out! Great value! read more

Best food ever, absolutely delicious, been eating here for years..they r so consistent. Truly yum!!

Used to love this place a lot but due to food poisoning 2 times I don't trust their food much. The Teriyaki chicken is easily their most popular dish to get but something about the texture of the chicken is ver unappetizing. Overall not an awful option I would just say to be mindful of eating it and the consequences that might come with that. read more

This "restaurant" is horrible! There most popular dish is the teriyaki chicken. They have a constant batch of it sitting on the grill and periodically add new chicken to it. It wouldn't be so bad if the chicken they added didn't come from a giant barrel under the grill (not sure if it's refrigerated) and wasn't cooked next to the already made chicken. They portion the raw chicken with a large scoop and slop it on the grill in a huge slimy, white-ish look mess. They then spread it out in one single layer and wait for the bottom to become nearly burnt before flipping it over. It's absolutely disgusting If their preparation methods weren't bad enough, their customer service is horrendous as well. There is no such thing as the customer is always right at this place. Be careful how you order because they will put what they want and then charge you more to correct it. I will NEVER go to this place again. read more

I'd give 4 stars for quality and deliciousness of food, 5 for value, but 1 for service. The only thing that will keep me coming is this place being the most delicious and most bang for your buck place in the food court. However, be prepared to bear with the woman yelling in your face to try a sample and then when you go up to order, be prepared to be asked 5 rapid fire questions of how you would like your order (many options being extra cost, but of course they don't tell you that), and then be prepared to have your money snatched out of your hand and the change thrown back at you. But then, make your way down the line and you'll be rewarded with deliciousness and then you'll realize, it was all worth it for less than $6. read more

Grate food at a grate price friendly customer service and you get a lot of food for the price you pay and it taste absolutely delicious I love Japanese food and this is the best I have every had will definitely be coming back again and probably pretty often as I work at the mall read more

considering the price and quality of the food, there is hardly a better deal in town. certainly not anywhere else in the food court either!

best japanese food in town and cheap for being in a mall with large portions and teriyaki chicken. read more

Yum Japan - Teriyaki chicken in rice with vegetables - Japanese Near Me - Okemos, Michigan

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Great food, great value. My family has been eating here for years and they are consistently delicious. For $4.99, we get the best teriyaki chicken, vegetables, and a huge portion of rice. Even the kids love it! This food is much better and healthier than the other asian options at the meridian food-court, and less expensive. I highly recommend giving it a try! The photos really don't do the food justice. read more