I've been coming to Jinza Teriyaki for over a year now since it's only a block from the office, and it has never let me down. Today I finally decided to switch things up from my usual teriyaki chicken plate - and I'm so glad I did. I ordered the katsu chicken burrito, stuffed with fresh sliced avocado, pico de gallo, and garlic rice with roasted onions. The whole thing was a flavor infusion I didn't even know I needed. The burrito was a great size, absolutely packed and busting at the seams in the best way. While we waited, they handed us a sample of their watermelon agua fresca with a splash of peach Red Bull, and wow... another hit. Light, refreshing, and unexpectedly delicious. After a year of loving this place, I'm glad I ventured out and tried something new - Jinza continues to be an already delicious spot that still manages to surprise me. read more

Not only was my food amazing and delicious but I was greeted and served with amazing service by Marcus. He was very welcoming and made me want to get the entire menu by how he was making every dish sound delicious. This is an amazing place but what will bring me back is the amazing service I have received. Thank you guys and I would 100% recommend jinza for your next fulfilling meal. read more

Very hidden spot But those are the best ones !! Came in with the intent of a good teriyaki spot and it was more then just good Ordered the chicken teriyaki combo plate as it came with a side of sushi couldn't pass that up Salad was a salad on the side their dressing gave it a good taste Chicken teriyaki was perfectly cooked but the top Tier of the whole combo plate was the White sauce they offer !! Had to grab another it paired well with teriyaki sauce on the plate So many other items on menu but don't pass up On their specialty house sauce ! Would def come to Pomona to try again read more

A simple place with ample seating. Parking is difficult at lunch time since there's only parkiing in the front of the building. Order at the counter. Servers are friendly and quick. I ordered a chicken bowl and a beef plate. The meat was good, not dried. However, there was no teriyaki sauce in it. I wished I knew, I would have gotten a bunch of sauce at their self service area. Easy quick meal. read more

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Great teriyaki spot: they also do teriyaki tacos! Chicken is my fav, quick service with some friendly people, avoid the lunch rush! Vibe is like a quick service spot, plenty of chairs, oh and GET THE WHITE SAUCE random but they also do breakfast burritos, they have the crispiest hashbrowns, I love it read more

Jinza Teriyaki - Tacos - Japanese Near Me - Pomona, California

Reliably good service, delicious food, at reasonable prices. My favorite dishes include the Chicken Katsu plate, Chicken Teriyaki Bowls (pork and beef are also good), Spicy Tuna Sushi, and the Fried Gyoza (Chinese pork dumplings). They also have Yakisoba bowls (chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, & veggie), tempura, and Udon. Indoor seating is available, but it can fill up fast. Parking can also be tight at times. I recommend you give them a try when in the area, but note, they're not open on weekends. read more

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I had a good breakfast bowl at Jinza Teriyaki. I've always driven by here and finally decided to give it a try. I came here during the breakfast hours so decided to try one this items on the menu. The staff was helpful and gave me time to browse as it was my time. I saw a Loco Moco Bowl on the menu so decided on that. They offer local students from Cal Poly discounts from what I had seen on the window. The set up inside has multiple tables for larger groups of people and a few small ones. I imagine it gets busier towards lunch time. The bowl of Loco Moco Bowl was a generous portion and also came with a side of mac salad. Their version of the Loco Bowl was very unique in a positive way. Instead of the hamburger patty meat it's beef teriyaki style meat and they have tater tots to pair with the rice. An interesting version, but nonetheless hella good! Each bite was packed with flavors and real tasty. The mac salad was fine in my opinion. If you ever come by for breakfast this Loco Moco bowl would be a solid choice. Good spot for breakfast/lunch out here near Cal Poly Pomona. Thanks, Jinza Teriayki! ( ^_^)b read more

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order: chicken teriyaki bowl highlights: - large amounts of seating - pretty affordable prices - sauce bar cons: - bowl is plain literally just chicken and rice - kinda in a random spot - no sauce comes on the chicken you had to add your own. overall: Good spot; i'd go back every once in awhile. read more

Jinza Teriyaki - chicken teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Pomona, California

This place is located in the plaza a behind the Starbucks. It's kind of a hold in the wall, as it looks more like an industrial location than a restaurant site. Jinza has a lot to choose from, from rolls to udon and yakisoba, to the usual teriyaki bowls/plates. They also offer breakfast options that are served until 2:00 pm. They have a breakfast jambalaya bowl which sounds interesting. My son and I got the chicken plate combo with the crunch roll and the Teri chicken burrito. The girl at the counter asked us if we wanted any spicy sauce or white sauce. So we took some home to try. The chicken was good, the crunch roll had mushy rice so it tasted weird. I realized after I got home that we didn't have teriyaki sauce, I think I was supposed to as for a container and fill it with the sauce on the tables. The plate came with a salad and picked veggies. I was not a fan of the white colored dressing on the salad. Not sure what flavor it was supposed to be. I also didn't like the white sauce that we got and didn't know what to use it for even though the girl said it was for "anything". I dipped my chicken in it to try and I feel like it's Kewpie mayo, but I could be wrong. We really like the Teri chicken burrito. It was basically a Teri chicken rice bowl wrapped in a tortilla. It came with some salsa on the side. Saw a sign inside that they have Taco Thursday, so we will probably come back to try that too! read more

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Great teriyaki bowls. The beef was tender and flavorful. Not huge portions though. And the parking sucks. But nice staff. And the owner seems cool. read more

Careful. The food is addicting. So good. I get the Teriyaki burrito most times but they are locally famous for their bowls. While sitting down I heard the owners talking to a prospective employee. They were so kind to this person. Good vibes all around. Then they hopped behind the counter and the kindness continued. All the customer service is top notch. Highly recommended. Love it. read more

The chicken bowl was delicious, so id recommend that. However do NOT get the spicy tuna rolls. They were the worst ones ive EVER had. They were warm & the tuna tasted off and was very chunky. So so bad.0 read more

This is my favorite teriyaki place. Employees are always soo friendly! The white sauce with the teriyaki sauce combine is the best

We just love Jinza Teriyaki. The owner and workers are super chill and nice, good vibes all around. The food is tried and true. The chicken teriyaki is hands down our favorite. We made one meal a combo and got mixed tempura. The beef is okay; I'd rather get a double order of the chicken. The plates come with lettuce salad and pickled cabbage. Also comes with sauce, but for me personally the food was flavorful enough. There's a little table where you can help yourself to teriyaki sauce and Sriracha. Convenient, great food, good service. No complaints here. read more

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Food is ok. Service is fast and efficient. Portion size is very small for the price. Came here one day to try their teriyaki bowl and ordered the beef. Portion size is small. Lots of rice with a very small amount of meat. Meat was nicely flavored but chewy so not a high quality cut. The rice was undercooked. It's fine for quick grub but I'm unlikely to come back. read more

Jinza Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Pomona, California

I recommend this place. I placed an order on the phone and got there 10 mins after and the service was quick and easy! The food was great for the price. Th beef had a lil sweet taste but with the spicy sauce it was the perfect balance. The rice was really good and cooked to perfection. I rate this place a 10/10 amazing if you're looking for something healthy and delicious. I couldn't really feel the ambiance since I go a to go order. But the service was nice! read more

Jinza Teriyaki - Beef Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Pomona, California

Amazing service and delicious food. I always get the breakfast burrito, which is always super filling and adding the white sauce to it adds a ton of extra flavor. The teriyaki bowls and plates are always great as well. The place is super spacious, very nice to hang out in, and the two younger cashiers always a nice and have great service. read more

Service was great and fast The food was delicious I had never been here before but it's a great spot! Gives off a very welcoming setting inside thanks ! read more

Jinza Teriyaki - Chicken Teriyaki plate - Japanese Near Me - Pomona, California

Used to come here a lot when I worked in the area. Haven't been in about 10+ years and they must be doing something right to still be around after all this time. Not much has changed except the expanded dining area and they have a bunch of drinks available now by the cashier. Looks like they have expanded the menu quite a bit also. Came in on a Thursday around 1:30 and they were still extremely busy. Long line, but the food still came out pretty quickly. Got the chicken and beef plate and it was just like I remembered. Saw a lot of people ordering tacos and I didn't see it on the menu. Asked the man at the counter and he said it's a Thursday special. I think I'll stop by next Thursday and give it a shot. Good taste on the proteins, decent portion size, and friendly staff. I will be back for sure. read more

Jinza Teriyaki - Beef and chicken - Japanese Near Me - Pomona, California

Jinza is my go to spot I have a least twice a week lol but it's always fresh and consistent really good size portions definitely recommend it to any one looking for a legit teriyaki spot chicken is not over loaded with sauce it's marinated in there own sauce and grilled so good customer service is always on point everyone in the staff is so personable read more

I can't say enough about Jinza ! It tastes as good as it did over 10 years ago!!! I actually buy their Teriyaki sauce and take it Home and use it for our dinner!! The white sauce is great too !! read more

"Hole-in-the-wall heaven " Wow--this spot was legit. The kind of place you almost miss, but then end up dreaming about later. The shrimp tempura roll hit just right, and the short ribs? Perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The sauce was flavorful without drowning everything, and the guy who took my order also cooked it--legend. Great food, good prices, no fuss. I'll be back read more

These guys have killer food and are always trying to mix it up, their new loaded tots are delicious. Pretty much any time they get a new item or have a special it's worth trying. Marcus hooked it up with great service as well, highly recommend. My only complaint is I wish they were open longer so I could have more! read more

I've been coming here for a bit now since I work less than a few minutes away and it's not only convenient but the food is great! It's in a tiny little business park behind Starbucks on Temple and Pomona Blvd and if you're not paying attention you can easily pass it! I am very picky when it comes to my chicken because I don't like the skin, any fat or gristle on it. This chicken does not have any of that! It's super tender, juicy and just overall delicious. The rice is always fresh, veggies were perfectly cooked and the Mac salad was delicious! Not pictured was the musubi! It's hard to find good musubi and Jinza's is simple but delicious! We've also tried their chicken plate and chicken supreme salad both which were very good too! I've not had anything so far that I've not liked! Restaurant is very clean even when it's at its busiest. Staff is great and very attentive. You must try their white sauce! I placed an online order and there was a minor hiccup with it but nothing that would prevent me from coming back! read more

Jinza Teriyaki - Chicken Veggie Bowl and Mac Salad - Japanese Near Me - Pomona, California

Was in the area around lunch time. I stopped by and it was excellent. Great service, fast, clean and the food was excellent. I got the teriyaki chicken plate and it was very fresh, great flavors! Will gladly return. read more

Been going there since 2010, if not longer! I get the chicken plate, extra, extra, extra, extra spicy. The spicy chicken plate is good, but I like it hot. The owner, John is a great guy, but he knows my order. He always tells me, 'I don't know how you eat it like that!' But I love it! Truth be told, there's been a few times where I had to put it down 3/4 of the way, because it got too hot, my nose started running, mouth was on fire, but I came right back to it and polished it off!! It's so good that way! The sales dressing also bomb cools it off. The miso soup, tempura, California rolls are all delicious, but I really tried those because of a girl I was dating at the time. I never stray from my chicken plate, extra, extra, extra, extra spicy! I don't think too too many people order it that way. Even Letty, in kitchen looks up to say hi to me when she hears that order. I just wish Jinza's had been there when I was studying at Cal Poly Pomona, class of 2007! I hadn't learned about it until after I had graduated. It's a cozy place, full of Cal Poly students, fire men, police officers (that's how you know it's good!) and all the business men and business women from surrounding areas. I love seeing all of the decorum celebrating my Alma mater! Go broncos! It's one of those hidden gems. Great value, even better food! Try the chicken plate, extra, extra, extra, spicy...you might just start ordering it like that all the time! So good! read more

Called in my order. Was ready when I arrived. Got 4 combo plates. Chicken with spicy tuna roll. Chicken and beef (beef was dry), chicken and tempura, and chicken and crunch roll Portions were very small, needed more protein. Salad dressing was different. Good for a quick pick up. Not my first choice. read more

Service was amazing, the workers are so nice. Amazing customer service. They are giving free drinks with purchase to Cal poly students for the first week back to school. read more

Jinza Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Pomona, California

Finally I got to stop in for teriyaki chicken vegetable bowl it's good chard over fire delicious However vegetables I believe are frozen. No bueno! read more

Sooooooo good omg. Got the new teriyaki chicken burrito and it come with a side of garlic aioli dip. Omg so good must try! read more

Jinza Teriyaki - Teriyaki chicken burrito - Japanese Near Me - Pomona, California

2nd time here 2nd bad experience.... Literally 90% veggies..... honestly this place is all hype there are better teriyaki locations teriyaki house in San dimas is better than this. read more

Jinza Teriyaki - Noodle veggies plate....lacking noodles. - Japanese Near Me - Pomona, California

There were a lot of items to order but I was craving sushi so I got 5 pieces each of three options. I got the fried spicy tuna, California roll, and the crunch roll. I didn't have to wait long and I took them to go and it was packaged nicely. I think if I were to rate them based on what a good sushi is like, it'd be kind of low because it was kinda dry, the rice didn't seem to be cooked right or use the right seasoning. It definitely felt like fast food or grocery sushi. There was a lot of seating and the service was really great. read more

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I don't get why reviews for this place are higher than a couple other places nearby. I got a chicken plate, pork/beef combo plate, and spam musubi, it was just ok. Their food has no char whereas the 2 other teriyaki places in their proximity has it. Also the other places in their vicinity give much more meat, this plate was half salad. Food was not bad, but I will not go again (I think I told myself this 3 yeara ago but forgot). read more

Loved this place when I attended Cal Poly and still love it. The owner and staff are always so welcoming and pay close attention to the detail of flavor and ensure that you get the best tasting food. Love how clean and well maintained they've kept the business. read more

Jinza is probably one of the top 10 teriyaki spots in SGV. The sauce paired with chicken is by far one of the best you will taste. After coming here for years, the menu has expanded but the quality has stayed the same. From the looks of the outside and the almost hidden location, you probably would not expect this to be so good. But it is. The folks who come back here know it, and they keep coming back. Totally worth the try! read more

My brother recommended me this place and I had to try it. It has been in my rotation for quick cheap eats. The more I go, the more I enjoy the place. The first time, I ended up ordering a chicken bowl but now my go-to order is the chicken bowl with veggies. The chicken is always cooked well and they filled my small box to the rind. The most important thing is their white sauce. Do not leave the store without it. I love their white sauce. Its tastes like a sweet mayo and it give the chicken an extra flavor note. They give like one small container per order. In addition, I like to drizzle some extra teriyaki sauce on my chicken. They tend to put a little bit of the teriyaki sauce between the rice and chicken but not enough for my taste. This is a good idea because everyone has a certain sweet level they want. They do leave a couple of bottles of teriyaki and hot sauce on the side so you can add them to your liking. The best way I tend to eat my bowl is by chopping up the chicken and tossing it all together with the sauce, rice, and veggies. It is so good. I like my chicken bite-sized. Jinza also sells salad, rolls, and appetizers like spam musubi. They do offer combo meals or bowls for a lighter option. Overall, it is an awesome meal to pick up if you are craving some teriyaki grilled bowls or plates. It will satisfy your tastebuds. read more

Jinza Teriyaki - Chicken/California roll combo + chicken bowl - Japanese Near Me - Pomona, California

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My coworkers and I used to come here at least once a week, sometimes more, for the breakfast burritos. Yes, breakfast burritos at a teriyaki place. Some of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had, that white sauce and the fresh pico just hit. Unfortunately, they moved their opening time from 7 to 9, so we can't go anymore as it is too late for our meal break at that point. I believe the new breakfast hours are 9-11 AM, so if you can make that window and don't want to resort to McDonald's like I have to now, definitely try out the breakfast items. read more

This place has delicious food. I ordered the beef teriyaki bowl and a chicken teriyaki plate. As a side, I got spam masubi. It was a really filling and healthy meal. I would recommend getting all the sauces, red chili, white sauce and teriyaki sauce. They were all delicious. The staff is very nice and willing to answer questions. Beef Plate Spam Musubi read more

First timer and based on all the reviews, they do not do its justice. Food is phenomenal and a wide array of choices on the menu. Breakfast burrito is top tier and owner John is cool people read more

Came here several times but today, I decided to order something different. I ended up ordering tacos because of the promotion they were having. Now, these tacos aren't your ordinary tacos but an Asian fusion version. The tacos were flavorful in a way where the juices will drip down your hands right when you pick it up. I would have to say out of the three meat I got, the bulgogi beef stood out to me the most. It had a taste of how it would taste like at a korean bbq place, sweet. There were a ton of greens on top of each tacos and I honestly loved it, but this can be a personal preference whether someone is into greens or not. They do offer additional sauce on top of the tacos, but I feel like it wasn't necessary since there were plenty of flavor. The one thing I didn't really like were the tortillas. I don't know why but it didn't taste fresh to me and because of that, it sort of ruined the whole entire dish. Overall, I thought it was okay. I just wouldn't order the tacos again but I am interested in ordering something I'm used to, their bowls. Plenty of parking. read more

Jinza Teriyaki - Tacos - Japanese Near Me - Pomona, California