One of the original teppanyakis in LA before it became popular! Much cleaner than Benihana and since it's smaller, more detailed customer service. It's still run by a Japanese family and feels more closer to a homey Japanese-American mom and pop. All the little photos and drawings give it a nice touch. Food was great and portions were generous. However, if you like medium rare food or fat on your steak, make sure to ask for rare and to keep the fat. The norm I think is most people want really lean and well done. My fam prefers stuff more rare and if you like it rare too, keep that in mind. The grill also contributes to cooking the food more well done. Overall, give Mori a try if you're in the area. read more

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We've been coming here for years and came back after 4 years to celebrate a birthday. We were seated right on time, and it's always nice seeing the owner present and involved. Unfortunately, this visit didn't live up to what we remembered. Being given plastic utensils while dining in was surprising, especially at this price point. The service and food were just okay, and the "miso soup" was actually plain chicken broth, which was disappointing and unexpected. Overall, it didn't feel like the same experience we used to enjoy. I hope this is taken as constructive criticism, as we'd love to see the quality return to what it once was. read more

Let me start off by saying in their defense, my party of 6 did not have reservations and it was Valentine's Day. We waited almost 40 minutes to be seated, which wasn't a problem because we had a birthday girl who chose this dinner, no biggie. However, once we were seated at 8-ish our cook didn't get to our table until an hour later. Sure they brought us drinks, salad and miso soup (which was lackluster) so we had to add a bit of soy sauce. Which also wasn't a big deal. However, we all were so tired by the time the food arrived, we ate and didn't even realize our chef didn't even give us a performance. Although the food was good, I literally and genuinely feel like I robbed and held hostage and paid them for $400 for it! I just know for future reference whenever someone suggests Teppanyaki it's a HELL NO for me! Uncle loves you though read more

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Visitor from Hawaii. Been to my fair share of teppanyaki places where they cook in front of you. Made us feel like me and my family were at home. Love the wall of fame of Mr. Mori and the celebs celebs. Mr. Mori and his team take care. Food was great, service was amazing, vibes were perfect. Came here on vacation as we just stumbled upon it as it was close to our hotel. It didnt disappoint. Prices are very reasonable and the food and service of the chefs and staff were great. When you serve beer bottles in ice, you know they care. I will certainly spread the word and will be back if we are ever in the area. read more

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I have been here before years ago!! During covid and the food remains still the same!!! A Teppan Grill that is simplistic and do not have any sushi options but it's still bomb!!! I ordered the shrimp and chicken and it was delicious!! The soup/ broth was really good!!! Everything is flavorful!!! They have a bar as well!! The service was good and attentive!! Everything we needed came fast! The owner is really nice!! The ambiance can be better!! And more modern!! That's the only reason for the 4/5 it's outdated but that is Besides the point!!! The food is bomb!! It's inconspicuous, but can find it if you look!! Will come Back !! Highly recommend!! -Marshay D. read more

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My family used to enjoy coming here frequently for celebrations. The service has really gone down. The cook barely did anything other than an onion tower. No funny jokes or flying shrimp. Not sure if the recipe was changesbut I found the dipping sauces very salty. Will not be returning again. read more

Hello, my name is Alfred & Irma we enjoy having lunch & dinner the owner Mr. Mori treats us with great service and staff professional chefs the food is excellent. I've been dining for approximately 25 years. and beyond., I highly recommend.Mori Teppan Grill excellent food and services., Enjoy good food good service. We have fun all the time,. easy parking great location.. Our favorite dish, lobster, shrimp, filet mignon, fried rice, mushrooms, veggies house, soup, our favorite professional chef Mr. Howe all the chefs are professionals & waiters Quick, service they treat us with a smile & like family. That's the atmosphere that you feel., Our favorite restaurant.. I gave it 5 stars. They're the best for dining. read more

Mori Teppan Grill - Business card. - Teppanyaki Near Me - Glendale, California

This Teppan restaurant is a very traditional and nostalgic. They don't even make sushi here. They have your basic Teppan Style cooking. It's a mom-and-pop location and needs few upgrades. The waiters are very efficient, and the cooks make sure you food is cooked to perfection. Service is outstanding and the atmosphere is cool. Easy parking. read more

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Delicious food. Steak and Shrimp were good choice. Fun place. Big thank you to the Chef who was very entertaining and friendly to our group. Relaxing vibes. Good for celebrating read more

If you're looking for hibachi near Glendale, this spot is great! The chef we had was making jokes while doing cool tricks. There was plenty of food to be had. I ordered the steak and calamari, which tasted delicious! It is grilled food with lots of butter, but that is what I wanted to eat. The place got super packed on a Friday evening. Earlier in the evening, it was pretty quiet. This place is cool, and I enjoyed my experience here! read more

Nice and nostalgic atmosphere. Service was super slow. 7pm reservation. Seated around 7:10pm. Waited at least 10 minutes before they took our drink orders. Drinks was served around 7:50pm and meal presentation didn't start till about 8:30 pm. Food was good and priced right. also, they give us plastic utensils and paper cups. Should at least have real silverware at this price point. read more

The services was sweet and nice. The food was really good and the price was definitely affordable and worth it for the amount of food we received. The ambiance was fun and parking was great. read more

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Awesome food at decent prices. You absolutely must make reservations in advance. They won't even allow take-out orders if they are completely booked. Highly recommend the New York strip and shrimp. The fried rice was just ok. So much food! read more

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Very cozy ambience when you walk in. What I love about Mori is that the place itself (both interior and exterior) doesn't feel modernized. The place was established in 1989, and it definitely felt that way walking in. The food was fantastic and the chef was hilarious. The quality of the service was also commendable. I would revisit here for a fun night out. read more

I used to go there frequently when I lived in Glendale from 1990-1994. I still think about what a great place this is, and Mr. Mori was always very friendly and kind to me!!! read more

Service was slow, drinks were checked on at the very end of the meal and still were not delivered in a timely manner. Rice was under cooked and crunchy and shrimp was burnt around the edges and chicken was over cooked. read more

Mori Teppan Grill - Teppanyaki Near Me - Glendale, California

At Mori, you always get seated by him. And we went last month for our anniversary and absolutely loved the experience from start to finish. The teppanyaki is the highlight, with skillful chefs who entertain, and cook with a level of precision that reflects Mori's roots as a disciple of the Benihana family. We had the chicken, steak, and lobster tail on the side, all prepared perfectly and full of flavor. It's a place we truly enjoy coming back to, with great food, a warm atmosphere, and service that makes the night feel special every time read more

Mori Teppan Grill - Heart shaped fried rice, go show them some love! - Teppanyaki Near Me - Glendale, California

Wow -- Hidden Gem in Glendale! If you're in the mood for some of the best hibachi you've ever had, I would definitely check this place out. We were greeted by the super nice Mr. Mori when we arrived and were seated immediately. Within 5 minutes of being seated, they brought out a fresh salad and the best miso soup I think I have ever had as an appetizer. For my main protein, I ordered the chicken and shrimp, but we also ordered the steak and lobster. The steak was a perfect medium rare and the shrimp was amazing! "More butter, more better!" The chicken was perfectly cooked, still juicy. The lobster tasted fresh, and all of the food was done cooking and on the plate in a timely fashion. The coke they have comes in a plastic bottle, so you get more than you would from a can and if you don't finish it you can take it home. The waitresses were friendly and helpful. There were people celebrating a birthday and you could tell they go there a lot. They seemed super satisfied with their meal and left really happy. The bathroom was clean and fully stocked with soap and toilet paper. Over all, it was a great experience and I will definitely be back! read more

Mori Teppan Grill - Cooking the fried rice :) - Teppanyaki Near Me - Glendale, California

Today was my first time visiting your restaurant, and we had an amazing experience. It felt more like a museum or an art space than a regular restaurant--at one moment, it even felt like being in a circus. It was truly enjoyable. The food was very delicious, the atmosphere was excellent, and the staff were very kind. Chef Billy and the waitress Kath if I'm not wrong So caring and welcoming In the end, I asked the owner if I could take a picture with him, and he said, "Of course." Then I took a photo with this lovely man, and my husband said, "My wife is going to be famous--good thing we're together." The owner was very humble and hospitable. A lot of people celebrate their birthdays in this beautiful restaurant and really enjoy it. Yes, I definitely recommend this place. read more

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Good, not great. This is a typical teppan Japanese grill. Their flavors have no garlic. If they add garlicx it would probably taste better. The fried rice is literally just fried rice and egg. There was no chicken added to it. If it had chicken, it would have been so much better. The filet mignon was good. It was cooked nicely. Again, no garlic flavor. The seasoning they used basically was salt and pepper. I tasted no other flavors. I think this is why I was not a huge fan of this place. The chef was nice. He saw I wasn't eating part of my steak because it was too raw and asked if I wanted it cooked more, I said that would be great. He made it right. I would not return. The lack of flavor is disappointing. It was too much money for what it is. The parking is free. It is a weird inner lot right next to the restaurant. I had to call the restaurant for more information to help find it. The location is across the street from Ralph's. read more

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Mori Teppan Grill is one of those mom-and-pop gems you just have to experience. The walls are covered in photos and history, with legends like Muhammad Ali among them. What makes it truly special is Mori himself...he greets almost everyone personally, and his care for the food and customer experience hasn't changed over the years. The food quality is consistently excellent and the atmosphere is really welcoming. 5/5. read more

I have been craving teppanyaki for a while now and i found this place to try. I finally went and it was a good experience. We were seated quickly and got serviced fast as well. Our server and cook were delightful and they seem to enjoy what they do at work which is nice to experience. The food and the portions were good. My only complaint is probably the meat was bland so i had to eat with the dipping sauces but the sauces made up for it. It was a nice experience and my cravings are definitely satisfied. read more

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It's good but they required 18% serious week and 18% tax so will be top of the 36% what our bill was

Was a little skeptical from some of the reviews but we had an amazing time. Very entertaining. Food was great. My boyfriend fell in love with their garlic noodles. More butter, more better! our host seemed delighted to cook and serve us. Their frozen margarita blew me away (don't sleep on it! Try it) read more

The food here is very salty. This location is not ADA compliant. My wife uses a walker and there is no ramp for handicap and not enough space to go through to the restroom, the interesting part was we received fortune cookies at a Japanese restaurant and I thought that was odd. read more

Amazing! me and my friends come here often. GAS! The servers and cooks are all friendly. Plus, the shows they put on while cooking the food is pretty cool! read more

We came in on 08/19/2023, for my mother in law birthday. I really was expecting more show for the prices. Each meal was 40 - 60 dollars a piece which salad, soup, and main meal. The food was good quality but that was about it. The service from the cook was moderate. The grills needed a bit of cleaning there was layer with grease the lined the grill. The bottom of the grill left a stain on shoes that won't come off. Oh and the mosquitoes there were vicious. read more

Mori Teppan Grill - Stain left my shoe due to grease from the grill - Teppanyaki Near Me - Glendale, California

The red flags: The paper menus are filthy. (Look at the pics.) The utensils are plastic. The fried rice is just eggs and rice. The soup is just chicken broth. They do not season anything. The ginger sauce is soy sauce. The steak, shrimp, and lobster were all overcooked. It was the worst hibachi meal we've ever had and the most expensive. Never going back. read more

It's a fun evening. This place has been around for years. You know what you're getting. The chef plays around with you, he lights the onion flaming tower, you try and catch some egg in your mouth that he throws.... It's fun. And the food is honestly not that bad. Is it great? It's simple and really it's the vibe that was fun. It's a fun place for friends. We had a huge group so had our own table. read more

We had dinner here today and had the filet mignon, New York steak, chicken, and shrimp. Everything was delicious!! All the staff were so so friendly: the hostess, chef, and Mori himself! The chef was very skilled and very humorous. We throughly enjoyed our time here! read more

Mori Teppan Grill - Chef cooking - Teppanyaki Near Me - Glendale, California

Not sure why this place even has negative reviews because the food speaks for itself! We've been here a few dozen times and THE FOOD IS ALWAYS CONSISTENT! From the filet to the lobster, everything is always perfect! My mom loves the seafood combo, my husband orders the same . I order the filet mignon medium and it's always cooked the way it's supposed to. They always accommodate us with all our 3 kids and they don't use electronic devices so the fact that this place is so lively helps keep them settled. We have yet to be disappointed. Service is good and we understand that this place gets super busy some days. Thank you Mori! read more

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This place is a hidden gem, nothing fancy at all but the vibes are perfect and the food speaks for itself. The chef cooked everything right in front of me, and it was perfect. The portions were massive, honestly way more than I expected, and the prices were crazy good for how much you get. It's the kind of spot that doesn't try too hard with appearances, but makes up for it with energy, personality, and food that leaves you stuffed and happy. I walked out feeling like I just found a local secret that I can't wait to come back and have again. read more

Found this little Gem one event and it didn't disappoint. Food was amazing! Don't be deceived by the ambiance and older decor. Service was good too! read more

Such a good experience. We had so much fun coming here. The food is amazing. I don't understand the one stars. There's no reason for this place to have one star. This location you have to walk in to make an appointment or just be a walk-in. They are so busy they can't answer the phone. The food is worth the wait trust. The owner is an OG. He is the best of the best. read more

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Mori Teppan Grill is my favorite restaurant in Glendale, and may very well be my favorite in all of Los Angeles. Mr. Mori is not just the most hospitable host and owner I've ever met, but also a dear friend. Every time I visit, I feel as though I'm visiting an uncle's house. The food warms my belly and soul. The ambiance is exactly as it has been since he opened its doors in 1988. A literal time capsule of my childhood when I first ate there with my parents in the early 90s. Mr. Mori has recognized the importance of nostalgia and what it means to his guests who return time and again. And my favorite thing, not only has the food not changed just like the physical interiors of the restaurant, like its architecture, it's improved with time! I look forward to every visit! I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, a true hidden gem in the jewel city. read more

This was the first place I had hibachi at in awhile! Our table was wonderful; the show that Roy put on was great and funny! He made all of us laugh, and we were just having a fun time overall. I had the filet mignon, and it was cooked to my liking. I think the salad and soup were good appetizers, and we also got a bit of shrimp which was tasty! We had lovely conversations with the other people at our table. Parking was easy, as they have a parking lot. We had a 7PM reservation time, and were seated by 7:15PM on a busy night. Overall, had a wonderful time. Thank you! read more

The food was just okay since they didn't have many beef choices. The service however was very good since they were very attentive. The decor of the restaurant has seen better days. My stomach didn't agree with the food on the same night so not sure what was the ingredients that unsettled my stomach. read more

Mori Teppan Grill - Teppanyaki Near Me - Glendale, California

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This is one of the best teppanyaki spots out there! I brought my dad here because he loves this style of food, and it totally delivered. You can tell the owner genuinely cares about the restaurant, it shows in the service and the food. The cooks and servers were friendly and attentive. The food was amazing. I had the filet mignon and my dad got the salmon, both were cooked perfectly. The fried rice, salad, and onion soup were all delicious. Everything tasted fresh, and you could tell the quality was there, not overly greasy or heavy like some other restaurants that use a lot of oil for flavor. We left feeling full and satisfied and not uncomfortably full. If you're looking for yummy teppanyaki, this place is it. A true gem. I definitely recommend it! read more

This place is like a hole-in-the-wall version of Benihana. Same concept and food. Not surprising, since Mr. Mori (owner) was once part of the original Benihana team ( Head chef perhaps?). Come dress up or down it doesn't matter; Party of two or ten can easily be accommodated - all are welcome. Kid friendly is always a plus! Food here is good - I love the shrimp and filet freshness and seasonings, perhaps the only criticism I have is their "fried rice" here is not as good as Benihana's version;however, the hubby disagrees, lol. Otherwise for a low key Teppanyaki experience that's wallet friendly with great service, we think this establishment is better than Benihana. read more

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The best quality meat & seafood, entertaining presentation (Teppan Yaki preparation) and a pleasant atmosphere. Mori Teppan Grill is a treat that I've missed sinceovung from Glendale so I am thrilled to have the opportunity to visit. You'll love it. read more