I remember coming here for a Yelp elite event. It took a really long time, but I actually went back after a few years and paid for a meal. It was pretty good. The food is your usual teppanyaki affair. But service here is super top notch. Came here on a weekday and it was pretty much empty which was awesome. Felt like I had reserved the restaurant to myself. It's good to have a good alternative in the Rowland area besides Steve aioki's dad's place. read more

I hosted a group for a work dinner and booked their private room in the back. They don't require a minimum spend which appreciated. Juan was our waiter and Tacho was our teppan chef and both were fantastic. Our orders were accurate, the drink offerings are great and the sushi and teppan tasted good. The filet teppan was so tender! read more

Baraa is the coolest! Can carry conversation very well all while performing his grill skills & tricks. Not mine & my fiance's 1st time here but our friend who met us up here was his 1st time here. And tonight's experience was magnificent! Yarhamuk Allah, Akhi Baraa! read more

We came here this evening to celebrate our family's three birthdays. It is nice that we were given the option to sit in the private room or in the main dining area. In addition, the restaurant was able to accommodate our large group of 13 guests without a problem - we literally took up an entire teppanyaki table. It was my first time here and I have to say that the service we received from all the servers and cooks was excellent. Just also want to give a shout-out to Lynn, the restaurant manager, for going above and beyond to ensure my aunt and relatives were pleased. The staff here noticably worked as a team and it definitely showed. The food was delicious and the ambiance was charming. Definitely a beautiful experience to celebrate in. read more

We made a reservation here to celebrate my birthday and I enjoyed how spacious it was! It was nice that they also placed us in a more secluded room. We went ahead and ordered a variety of items as this was our first time here. Also honestly haven't had a teppan style meal since middle school haha. We got to order the Sashimi Adventure, several sushi rolls, the celebration style sets and just some of their specialty sets. It started off with salad, then miso soup, then sushi; however, the service was extremely slow... it seemed like there were only two teppan chefs in the restaurant, which there were already two big parties before us. We waited basically 45 mins until he was able to grill for us, and we were losing our patience lol. Salad, miso soup, and sushi were all pretty standard. Not terrible, but at least decently quality. Presentation were all pretty nice. As for the teppan grilling, I didn't catch his name, but he was pretty cool. He said his voice wasn't in the best shape that day, so tbh it was hard for me to understand him, especially since everything else was pretty loud haha. So we had all chicken fried rice, filet mignon, chicken, scallop, shrimps, zucchini, onion, and mushrooms. The chicken fried rice was pretty nice actually, he cooked it very well. Filet Mignon was kinda toooo meaty? mainly the quality of the meat. Chicken was pretty nice. The scallops were actually my favorite, it was a right amount of soft and chewy! The chef cooked everything pretty well, and the amount of items we ordered had us extremely full... One thing I would say though is that I believe there was a lot of MSG on all the items. It makes us extremelyyyy thirsty. Got back home and just kept feeling thirsty no matter how much water you drink lol. At the end, since celebrating birthday, they were nice to also prepare and sing for cake cutting. You can also get $30 off for celebrating your birthday here for signing up in their 'membership'. Gratuity already included for big parties. Overall, it was still a nice experience, however the service was just sooo slow. Probably they are understaffed? There wasn't that many people dining here besides us and the two parties, so there were still plenty of empty dining tables and teppan stations. The food here is better than benihana, but makes you feel soooo thirsty. It's not as theatrical as benihana I would say, but the food quality makes up for it a bit. Nice to try here once only. read more

Encore Teppan - Sashimi Adventure - 30 pc - Teppanyaki Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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Arrived for lunch the day before Mothers Day and was told by the hostess they weren't seating for Teppan because there was not enough chefs. The restaurants name is Encore Teppan. This makes no sense. If you can't accommodate, do not open. read more

Worst place ever never come here. Food didnt come out after an hour and all we got was one roll and some apetizers. Terrible service took 20 minutes to order. The wood pillars look like they are about to fall and its so dark in there. Do your self a favor dont come here ever. read more

Made a reservation on Wednesday 7/9 for 5:45pm for 4 people for Teppanyaki through Yelp. Got here on time and was seated pretty quickly, with one other party at the restaurant. Ordered both the sushi and the teppanyaki, but unfortunately the chef who was supposed to serve us had cut his finger, so we waited a good hour before we finally got the teppanyaki started (the sushi and appetizers came pretty quickly.) Juan, our waiter, was super apologetic and accommodating, offering us discounts on sodas and appetizers, and the manager even came and apologies to us as well. All things considered, the food was really good and the service was good as well. Dancho was our chef and he was really engaging and we had a great experience. Aside from the wait, we enjoyed the experience and would come back. read more

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Service was horrible even with Reservation and on a Thursday evening when they were slow. Some of the Hibachi Tops don't work and it's one huge U-Shaped table and it take forever to get a Chef because they are understaffed. Food was NOT good and Filet was NOT Filet that was cheap beef and no good flavor. The Chef had ZERO personality and no interactions. Would never come back here especially not for $60-80 per person. What a shame read more

It was great over all. The greeter asked me if I was there for pickup, that was the only thing that was weird, she should not ask that, may be asked if someone has a reservation first, other than that everything was great, the food was great, the servers are great, JUAN was our server, he was amazing!!!!!!!!! read more

Decided to try this hibachi place instead of the usual Benihana and it didn't disappoint. Got seated and greeted right away. Lots of options on the menu and once order was placed, got salad and soup served and the chef came out. The communal table is a big one that's all connected to the chef and serve multiple groups conveniently. My chef was a great performer and super entertaining. The show was way better than Benihana like juggling fire sticks, fire fingers and tossing egg. The only downside is if you order salmon it's not cooked by the chef in front of you.. instead it's cooked in the kitchen and served when done. There's also tables if you don't want to sit in front of the hibachi grill. Parking is in a plaza shared with other restaurant. Definitely will come back to celebrate birthdays as the vibe is better read more

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The place is very nice spacious and clean. It gives you two options that you can either sit and they cook in front of you or you can sit at regular tables and order off menus but also is very nice here they have a couple of private rooms so there's a lot of you You can have your own space. The surface was out of this world very helpful gave a lot of excellence suggestions and was well known about the food and right on point. You never went with an empty water glass or if you ordered iced tea soda it was refilled before you knew it. The food was very tasty and very good. The sushi rolls. I have to say something I have never had before and we definitely will be coming back. read more

The service is great, staff is so friendly, and the hibachi chef was doing great. He did his best to entertain us and keep the conversation going despite my expressionless self giving a blank response. Thank you for being some welcoming! The food however, was so mid. I honestly didn't like the food. I got the shrimp and noodles. Apparently the udon it's on isn't the thick Japanese udon noodle, but rather the thinner Chinese variation of noodles. My partner said the steak was good though, but I didn't have any as I don't each much red meat. Great service, mid food. Great hibachi bar experience! read more

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Always a good time gathering around the teppan table. The little show performance, the staple salad and soup plus the meat of your choice. Hm hmm good. read more

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Came in around 430 for my son's birthday, I had read some of the reviews saying the food was bland, The service was slow, etc. etc. but honestly, the food was absolutely amazing. The service was just as amazing. The restaurant was extremely clean no food on the floor didn't smell smoky at all! We will definitely be coming back! 100/10 would recommend! read more

We recently gathered for a family celebration at Encore Teppan. The birthday girl wanted steak so we honored her wishes and then some. It had been quite some time since we last dined here, an I'm not sure why we waited so long to return ‍. We were seared in the front room at the large Teppan grill. There were 12 of us so it was perfect. Our Grill Master, Tacho, was outstanding. He interacted with everyone, and involved the kids in a truly fantastic dining experience. My husband and I opted for the Anniversary special (they are celebrating 10 years in business!) and we were not disappointed. The food was excellent all around and the staff were so attentive and professional. Definitely consider Encore Teppan for a special family meal, or just because read more

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2025 starting off with eating at teppanyaki. When both my boyfriend and I walk in we were greeted by Alan. He guided us to our seat and gave us generally ideas the food and drinks. We were served by Manny our chef. He cooked very skillfully and performed funny and wow. Inside decorations is very Japanese. See the pictures and videos for yourself. Go on the week days so it's not as busy ! read more

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Alec truly sets the standard for exceptional service. From start to finish, his attention to detail was unmatched--he made sure every part of the teppan experience was smooth, engaging, and enjoyable. It's clear that Alec genuinely cares about his customers and takes pride in what he does. His service goes beyond just great food he makes guests feel valued and welcomed. Encore is incredibly lucky to have someone like Alec representing them. Experiences like this are the reason people come back. Highly recommend asking for Alec if you're dining here! read more

Encore Teppan - Teppanyaki Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

I really like the layout of this place and it is very easy to get a private room. Even with a little party of three for me, we were able to get a table service and a private room. Granted it is not very busy if you come during the off hours. You get a lot of food with your order and the price is really reasonable in my opinion. The Benihana type of show was pretty impressive. It might be better if they had some music in the background since our party was pretty quiet! They were very nice to cut the cake for us that we brought to the restaurant and take pictures for us. The service is top-notch and the food and price is great. I say encore to this given they even have loyalty cards! read more

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The food was awesome! The service was great!! The chef was super cool!! Juan sat us quick and took great care of us the entire time!! He even brought out ice cream for me and my cousin bday!! read more

Mike, our chef was great and Juan, our server was awesome! Thank you for making my birthday special! read more

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Food is delicious and prices are great for the amount of food served. Excellent service, very comfortable and relaxing. Can't wait to come back. read more

We had a fantastic time at Encore Teppan in Diamond Bar! From the moment we were seated, the vibe was upbeat, and the showmanship from our teppan chef made it an experience to remember. He was funny, skilled, and perfectly timed each course so nothing ever felt rushed. The chicken katsu was a table favorite--crispy, golden, and flavorful without being greasy. The salmon sashimi was beautifully presented and incredibly fresh, with a texture that melted in your mouth. We also tried the salmon carpaccio with truffle oil--the flavor was rich and the fish was delicate, though we personally felt the truffle oil was a bit overpowering and masked some of the salmon's natural taste. Service was attentive, the atmosphere was fun, and everything came out fresh. While a few dishes could use a little refining, we'll absolutely be back again. A solid 4-star spot for a night out or a special celebration. read more

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Birthday celebration! Really cool spot to dine or celebrate an occasion. It's basically a smaller, better version of Benihana. Our server Juan G. was perfect. Attentive, polite, and offers great menu suggestions. Highly recommend! Parking is plentiful. read more

Well done, great attentive server and cook good job! Steak was great. Shrimp and lobster was also good read more

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I came here with my wife the other day! Food was delicious and Alec was an amazing server. He was so knowledgeable, so kind! His sense of humor really made me feel comfortable. Highly recommend this place read more

I love that this place never has a weight and hopefully it stays that way. Juan was very attentive and acknowledge us right away. I've been here a couple times and the food is always on point. The sushi here is very fresh and I love the Tepanyaki show. read more

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This place is nice inside and yes it gets ONLY one star the service was HORRIBLE waited 45 min to just get the drinks. We order Filet Mignon they lied to us that was absolutely NOT filet mignon. The cook absolutely NOOOO personality & NOOO show . 1st and last time going there. I do not recommend this place read more

Went to have Date Night with my wife. Was looking forward to trying this place for Teppan as it was recommended by friends of ours. Got to the restaurant at 6:45 and all they were sitting were regular tables. We came for the Teppan experience, not a regular restaurant so we ended up leaving. Are the Teppan tables only open on the weekends or during a particular time? Very disappointing. read more

Tacho is excellent and very entertaining. Love this place, plenty of space. Food delicious, every staff is great. I never ran out of water, don't need to ask for refill. Highly recommended read more

Hi love this restaurant I have been coming here to celebrate various occasions. However, recently went to celebrate my birthday. The food itself was great no complaints. My complaint is that we weren't specifically for the teppan grill and show . And the cook did not do a show. He just cooked the food regularly It has a watch the table next to us get this spectacular show so feeling really disappointed that I decided to celebrate my birthday at this location. I'm not sure if I will be back after this experience. The cook was too busy, flirting with customers that he neglected to actually do the whole show that we specifically reserved for. read more

The few times I've been back here the person preparing the food were good. Came for a birthday celebration disappointed was not even acknowledged the hostess acknowledged others but not us very disappointing. Paid over 300+on more than a few occasions but the last time we were here did not enjoy the experience at all. Will not be coming back. read more

The food, service, and ambiance was a 11 out of 10! We celebrated my husband's birthday with FAMILY and they served us so well in their private room! they even had a private bathroom connected to the event space , the chef was amazing and the entire experience was awesome! We appreciate the time we had and the food was amazing!! read more

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I had the pleasure of trying encore teppan at Sunday and I can confidently say it was an exceptional experience. The steak was absolutely delicious--perfectly cooked, flavorful, and served with a great variety of options. What made the experience even better was the service provided by Charles,he was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure our dining experience was flawless from start to finish. Those cocktail he made is very good with my favorite Their professionalism and welcoming attitude really added to the overall enjoyment of the meal. read more

Encore Teppan - Teppanyaki Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

I wanted to like this place, but the dining experience was extremely disappointing. The only positive is that we were seated promptly. It was difficult to communicate with the server. Ordering felt like we were speaking a different language. The food came out, the cook temperature we ordered for our streak entrees was incorrect. The food lacked flavor, the steak was chewy, the chicken was dry. The quality of the fish on the sushi platter we ordered was questionable. This was the first time and certainly last time we will be dining here. read more

We have a reservation at 8:30pm and the restaurant was already closed, we just drive for nothing sign outside said open and online !

Amazing service and food! Everyone was extremely nice and attentive. Love the salad and soup they serve before. The chef was hilarious and the servers were extremely nice. Would 1000% come again! read more

Excellent service, wonderful medium rare fillet mignon and d great performances by our chef.

They have a very good Rewards Program so definitely sign up. Every time we go there, the food is great. We love the tip on Grill.

Great place for celebrations/dates. Food: - Teppan: basically you can order any individual protein or combo of two proteins (chicken, steak, shrimp, scallop, etc). I liked the scallop and shrimp the best, but kids liked the steak. Personally, the flavors were a bit heavy and similar for me (aka, garlic butter on everything), but we were there for the kids and they liked it. - sides: mushrooms, onions, zucchini (also with garlic butter). upgrade to vegetable fried rice or chicken fried rice. It is totally worth the upgrade from white rice due to both taste and extra show! Service: - overall service was very attentive and helpful - we had the pleasure of Chef Barr as our Teppan chef, and he was awesome! Obviously very skilled and practiced really hard, but also hilarious and tried to practice some of the foreign languages he was working on! Would totally ask for him again. Ambience: - large central Teppan area, side tables for those not looking for the live cooking show, and 2 private party areas. Bottom line: fun place for a fun dinner read more