My daughter's a picky eater and she loved her meal here. It looked pretty dang good. I'll be trying it out myself today. The inside is nice, plenty of seating. Service was great. Highly recommend. Shrimp teriyaki udon noodles for the win read more

Akai Teriyaki - Shrimp teriyaki udon noodles - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

Stopped by on Friday, 7/18/26 to buy dinner. I ordered: - 2, all-day chicken teriyaki specials ($9.39 each) = $18.78 - 1 salmon avocado roll = $6.99 I noticed that they are also offering new, additional entrees that are also affordable; posters are laid out throughout the restaurant which is helpful to visually see what the entrees look like. It was pretty slow that day. Overall my go-to place for something affordable and yummy. read more

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Such a wonderful restaurant. The Food is amazing. The serving. Are more than adequate. All the serving can feed three or more people. The taste of the good and warm. The avocado salad is so delicious. The lettuce is crisp and so cold and the avocados or plentiful on every serving. Everything you order is so delicious. The staff is so eager to help you with any questions that you have. It's a very simple location. The food speaks for itself. The ambience you can fill in every meal and every service that comes out of the kitchen. Thank you for making this dinner so amazing for me read more

Love me some teriyaki chicken and this hit the spot. Portions were perfect! Price was great! Food was also very good. I prefer my teriyaki chicken a little sweeter, but there was nothing disappointing about this. Service was great! Plenty of seating and nice little spot. read more

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It's so good and for the price 10/10 I definitely like this spot now will be coming back read more

Akai Teriyaki - Chicken & Beef Teriyaki Bento/ steamed rice - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

Hey this place is a gem. The corner doesn't have the best through traffic but you should take the time to show some love. These plates were 10$ and they're huge. My spicy salmon roll was a full size and it was 6.99$. It all tasted great! Keep this gem going. read more

Akai Teriyaki - Awesome amount and quality of food. Chicken plate. Beef plate. - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

I've been supporting Akai Teriyaki for a couple weeks now and it really is a welcome addition to the Pomona area. It has since been my go-to lunch spot during my work days. They are quick in placing orders and the food is great! Located in a very unassuming plaza, Akai Teriyaki offers affordable large portion bento meals and sushi. I've tried their rolls, teriyaki, and fried noodle dishes and everything has been delicious! They have daily specials and they definitely don't skimp on the portions. I usually have enough leftovers after lunch for another meal. Note: There is a credit card fee if paying under $20. read more

Stopped by today and enjoyed the Chicken Teriyaki plate, Shrimp Teriyaki and the California roll. Food was cooked to order, good portion size and excellent pricing. We will be back, and are already looking forward to it. read more

The new go to spot for fresh Japanese food. This isn't a place that goes cheap on the portion, they fill the plate up. Every order is freshly made once ordered which makes it that much better. Can't go wrong with the beef/chicken teriyaki plate with noddles which is my go to at least once a week. Food is priced good, give it a try you won't be disappointed. You can order ahead too which is nice and the staff is always friendly. read more

Akai Teriyaki - Chicken/beef teriyaki with noddles - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

I have been here 3 times now. So 3 callbacks for this place because they are amazing. Once I got their lunch special and I think a spicy tuna roll and spicy salmon roll. One time I got the teriyaki salmon lunch special and then yesterday I got the teriyaki salmon bento box. I am very impressed with the quality / portion size / price. Someone is doing it right in 2026. If these 3 things remain unchanged, (quality, portion size, price) - I will continue to be a customer! I highly recommend this spot - next time I am going to try the shrimp and beef lunch special or bento box. Appreciate this place - stay awesome! read more

Akai Teriyaki - salmon Teriyaki / fried rice / bento box - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

Place was empty when we got there. That should have an indicator. Saw reviews and was hoping it was good but it was a fail. We ordered white meat chicken teriyaki bento box. Chicken was bland and chewy. We wont be back. read more

Akai Teriyaki - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

First time coming here. We got a couple teriyaki plates and a California roll. Great food, reasonable prices, and super nice staff. Will definitely come back and highly recommend. read more

Very good customer service. Cook and guy at the register were very nice and helpful. Food was delicious as well. Will be coming back it's a great place! read more

I tried the salmon teriyaki bowl and it was delicious!! Such a great high-protein option with a good balance of veggies and meat. They're always generous with the portion size. Highly recommend! read more

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My wife and I are big fans of teriyaki and love exploring different teriyaki restaurants whenever we can. That's why we were excited to try Akai Teriyaki, a newly opened spot in town. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, with limited seating, but it's clean and welcoming. The customer service was decent--nothing over the top, but the staff was friendly enough to make the experience pleasant. When it came to the food, however, it didn't quite meet our expectations. The teriyaki lacked the bold, flavorful punch we've experienced at other local Japanese and teriyaki restaurants. The portion size was fair, and the price point was reasonable, but the taste just wasn't memorable enough for us. Since we've tried other places that offer much better quality and flavor, this one didn't stand out as a spot we'd return to. I think Akai Teriyaki has potential as they're still new, and perhaps the menu will improve over time. But as of now, it's not somewhere I'd consider one of the best teriyaki spots near me. Pros: * Fair prices * Decent customer service * Clean and simple atmosphere Cons: * Food lacked flavor compared to other teriyaki places * Small dining space * Didn't feel like a "must-visit" spot Overall, Akai Teriyaki was just okay. If you're in the area and craving Japanese teriyaki, it may be worth trying once, but for us, there are other restaurants we'd recommend first. read more

Akai Teriyaki - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

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I have been waiting for this place to open. Tried the chicken and beef plate with noodles. A side of the chicken dumplings. I liked this place and will be back when I get a teriyaki raving. The chicken and beef were both good. Meat was tender, didn't not get any fatty or tough pieces. Overall really enjoyed the meal. They only gave me a spork, which is hard with a noodle plate, I would rather have a regular fork even with the rice or fried rice option. The teriyaki sauce was fine, a little on the watery side, pretty good flavor. Overall a very good experience, the restaurant and tables were clean and the staff was friendly and cook the food right in your view. read more

If you are ever in the area, come here instead of fast food !!!!! A lot of food for a great price!!! We ordered the chicken teriyaki special and it was tasty! Our containers were heavy because they give you a lot of food! The guys working were very nice and quick!!! The place is clean and quiet. Thanks!!! read more

Service was quick, price was decent, food was good with a decent portion for the cost. The reason I'm rating 3 stars is because I ordered the bento box and when I walked in to pick up my food the salad was missing. I asked where was the salad and they told me it's not included with the bento box. I pointed out on the printed menu as well as the menu posted in the restaurant that it does include a salad. We argued back and forth and they finally gave me the unimpressive salad. If you don't want to include the salad when all your literate states it's included please update your menu in the restaurant and online. Until then you should provide the salad without arguing since it shows included. read more

Akai Teriyaki - Online explanation of what's included with the bento box. - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

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The food is good and very tasty. Cooked to order, not soggy or cold food. Fresh ingredients and cooked perfectly! The flavor is definitely there. The staff is attentive and kept the restaurant clean and tidy. read more

Akai Teriyaki - Chicken and beef plate with noodles - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

We were hungry after walking around the Pomona Swap meet and found this restaurant while looking up restaurants. I ordered the beef teriyaki with steamed rice and my bf got the chicken & beef with noodles. Our food was made to order which we really loved! The food is pipping hot but I couldn't resist digging in. The veggies were perfectly steamed so they still held their crunch. The meats were cooked well, tender, and flavorful. We'll definitely be returning when we're in the area! read more

New favorite local teriyaki spot just opened close to La Verne! Wow! I was blown away by the flavors and high quality of food. The teriyaki salmon was amazing and the beef and chicken plate didn't disappoint. I will be back soon and would highly recommend ! read more

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Chicken and beef teriyaki salad! So good and filling! Place is clean and fast service. Definitely is going to be my go to spots after my haircuts since I'm coming from up the hill! read more

Akai Teriyaki - Chicken teriyaki salad! Added beef - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

Delicious food. Great Customer Service. Very friendly. Great Ambiance. Very clean and organized. I will definitely be returning and recommending to my friends and family read more

This new teriyaki place has potential but it's off to a rough start. The basic teriyaki chicken plate is good on portion size and is freshly cooked. The meat was solid and empty of gristle. However, the sauce was practically non-existent. There was so little Teri on my chicken plate that it was dry and bland. Without a bit of salt and sweetness, is it even teriyaki? Despite providing a lot of meat and a solid serving of rice, it was all delivered with virtually no sauce. Vegetables were fresh, too, but when you fail on the sauce, it's hard to enjoy the meal. Their California rolls were okay. They were a small step up for sushi bars at the nicer grocery stores, but a step down from your favorite sit down Japanese restaurant. Prices are a bit high and better bowls for less are available nearby. Service was okay but demanding a $.50 charge for using a credit card is anti-customer. That's for your business expenses, not mine. That was the difference between 3 and 2 stars for me. Hopefully they will get things right over time because right now, I don't see returning. There are too many better options nearby. read more

This place is literally down my street and my family had been there since it opened and I finally got to try it since I'm back from college and it's so so good! We even got catering! The people there were very nice and friendly. Totally recommend going there and will continue going there! read more

Love coming here! The food is great and the prices are even more great for the amount they provide per serving. Happy to have found somewhere nearby home for when I'm craving quality teriyaki take-out & sushi rolls! :) read more

Akai Teriyaki - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

Absolutely delicious. Friendly service and reasonably priced. I'll be back. I got the beef and chicken combo with fried rice and a shrimp tempura appetizer. All super delicious. read more

Akai Teriyaki - Chicken and beef teriyaki with fried rice. - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

We tried their teriyaki plates, tempura vegetables and their dragon roll. Everything was very fresh and delicious. Great customer service as well. read more

Good quality food. Hot and fresh. Great customer service. Food had great flavors and good size portions.

I like to come here when I'm in the area. The food is tasty, affordable, and the portions are large.

First time eating here. Food was delicious and was ready in 10 min. I will revisit again next week. read more

They were very friendly and the food was amazing !!! We got shrimp rice and veggies and beef chow mein the beef was so delicious. ! Definitely recommend this place!! They also have a variety of sushi and tempura shrimp etc. very clean inside as well. read more

We've been looking for a good teriyaki place. So far, we haven't found anything as good as the old Hamburger House that was located in the shopping center at Grove and Garey. It's been gone for many years so it's been a while since we had good teriyaki. This place was really good. I had to chicken and beef teriyaki bento box. It was a lot of food and everting was fresh and good. I liked that they didn't drown the meat in teriyaki sauce. It was light and the meat was tender and juicy. We also ordered the vegetable tempura it that was very good too. Place was clean and staff was very nice and accommodating. I will definitely be back! read more

Akai Teriyaki - Chicken and beef teriyaki bento box - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

Very friendly service, food is fresh and made to order high quality ingredients and the flavor is out of this world! Will be going back as much as possible.... read more

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Went here yesterday with my family we got beef, chicken, and the shrimp plates and they were all very good. The staff was very nice and the restaurant itself was clean. Highly recommend we will definitely be going here again. read more

Akai Teriyaki - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

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Found this place while driving by and it was the best decision of the day to come here. The beef is juicy and soft, shrimp cooked fresh, staff friendly and excited to see us! It's quiet and comfortable. This place definitely gained a regular. read more

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The food and service were excellent! This is my second visit, and I had to return! Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. read more

Akai Teriyaki - Shrimp Teriyaki fire! - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

Food is great! I got the teriyaki and beef plate with fried rice! Sushi rolls are also good and the prices are great!

Staff are extremely attentive in their customer service and cooking! The food is so yummy and I'll definitely be back to order again soon! read more

Akai Teriyaki - Chicken and Shrimp Bento (to-go order) - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California

I have been going here since they opened and love it! First of all they have daily specials which are very reasonably priced. Their servings are very generous. My favorite is the Shrimp Fried Rice (see photo). It is delicious and generous with the shrimp! I eat this as a meal. Yum. They also have sushi which is as good as you can get. My family likes the noodle dishes. The facility is very clean and has inside seating. The staff is very friendly. I am encouraging the local neighbors (and of course everyone else) to give them a try. I wish them success as this location has not worked out for others. You'll love it! read more

Akai Teriyaki - Shrimp Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Pomona, California