Its a time service so 100% RECOMMEND THE MAKE RESERVATION!!!! I walked in at 4:30 right when they opened, and they already had a sign that said "no openings." Mori was able to accommodate us but he had to run around to talk to servers and arrange seats for us. At around 4:45pm, the chef came out and started prepping the meal! Uber fun w/ fancy knife/fork work, egg throwing/cracking, but maybe due to covid they werent doing their typical performance of throwing (?) food in your mouth and other interactive displays haha. Filet mignon was bomb and portion was pretty large. Had enough for a take out for a second meal Price is typically 65+ per head w a glass of wine and 20% tip which is very fair for the quality & quantity of food. Expect to have BBQ smell by the end of your meal tho! Ample parking spaces in the private parking lot read more

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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

My family has been going to Mori's since the early 90s and now, I take my kids to celebrate birthdays and milestones. The nostalgia of Mori's Teppan is incredible... to see all the celebrities on the wall that have come to enjoy the delightful eats and spectacular dining experience is a testament to how great this restaurant is! read more

Busy place, but worth it. Always a fun time and they put on a good show! The owner Mori is also super nice and always smiling. I really enjoy coming here for birthdays or celebrations especially because you can fit a large group here. The portions are pretty large and if you want to split the meal, the split charge is decent. They have a good variety of protein and everything reallly is flavorful. Plus the cook on the steak is just right! They have a parking lot in the back and reservations are recommended! This place has stood the test of time, so come and enjoy! read more

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

Holy hibachi! This was one of the best restaurant experiences we've had in a while! Loved the strip mall location and unassuming exterior with the cozy vibes inside. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted with a wall of smiling faces--the owner and various celebrity clientele. Iconic! He then materialized and sat us himself, which really spoke to the mom & pop aspect of the spot. Our server was quick & attentive with our order! We requested the New York Strip, Lobster Tail, Filet Mignon, and fried rice. Salads came out super quick--dressing was perfectly gingery! And the soup had that fresh and comforting taste. But the best part was by far our chef! He put on quite the show (this was my first hibachi experience, but even my veteran partner was impressed with his skills!) Everything was cooked to perfection! We stuffed our faces and still had to get a box. Depending on your appetite, this is plenty of food for two people! Such an enjoyable experience! read more

Mori Teppan Grill - Lobster tail & shrimp appetizer with ginger sauce - Teppanyaki Near Me - Glendale, California

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This place is a hidden gem! Tat our cook knew exactly what he was doing very generous with the portions. Can you how to juggle an egg :-) The food is amazing and services. Amazing as well! Our server, Katy was amazing as well attentive, and asked us for a drink refills. The service was over the top' definitely a come back restaurant! I will never go to Benihana's again lol :) read more

My favorite go to Teppanyaki spot in LA. My favorite part of coming here is that the staff is super friendly, the show is great, and it's a very cozy environment. The foods great, highly recommend their Steak and Lobster with fried rice. Also comes with soup and salad which doesn't disappoint. Go check it out! Thank you Mori for always putting a smile on our faces, and a belly full of good food! read more

Great friendly service. Ambiance is old school could be remodeled but cool with the celebrity pic wall. Easy parking lot. Food was a little better than Benihana!! I'll go back here. read more

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It breaks my heart to give Mori anything less than 5 stars but this place has definitely lost its sparkle a little bit for me. I'm not sure if it was just a little bit of an off day, but the fried rice didn't taste quite right and my steak I asked for as medium was more like well done. It was a bummer, especially because I have such high praise for this place and such fond memories, but everyone has their off days. read more

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I wrestled with writing this review. I wanted to give it an accurate review, but I don't want to come off as being mean or unfair. This place truly needs a makeover. Also, I should just mention that I used to work as a hostess and server at a teppanyaki restaurant in my younger years and I know how much work goes into it. Teppanyaki holds a special place in my heart and I eat at the establishments to feed my nostalgia. Let me say, the food and the service was fine, but the restaurant really needs an update. Walking in, the walkway was dark and closed off. We weren't sure we got the right place. Old pictures covered the walls. They must have repaired the fan on the far wall because they never repainted around it. It also appeared to not be working, so I guess it still needs to be repaired. The host/owner sat us at a table for 8. Usually we are seated with other people to get a full table seating, but not this time. We were sat alone and the server brought out soup even before the water. I wondered why he didn't move us to the center if he knew no one else was going to join us. The whole timing felt off. Inside the restaurant, the walls looked dingy. It needed a good scrubbing. The fumes from all the grills really stuck into the walls. Maybe it is a ventilation issue or maybe it's from years of cooking, but it's to a point where something should be done about it. When the boyfriend came back from using the restroom, he said the floor was sticky and smelled bad. He also said that he saw cleaner port-a-potties. I told him to stop because I didn't need any more descriptors. The food was fine, but I definitely noticed some cost cutting techniques. The salad was nothing but lettuce and dressing. There wasn't any carrot shavings or cucumbers added. Also, the fried rice was also missing the usual carrots, celery and peas that were added. As I mentioned, the staff was nice. The server said she was new and you definitely could tell, but she was attentive. The cook was nice as well. The show was ok and a little rushed, nothing phenomenal. No complaints about the food except what I previously mentioned. I really wanted to love this restaurant since I live so close. I will only come back if the restaurant is updated. read more

Great food!!!! Customer service needs some work on. The guy was not attentive. Ask for few things and did not come through. However, the food was great and so was Mori. read more

Been to many Teppan grill's across the country Mori is ok. The Restuarant is dated but the ambiance is good. The food lacked adequate seasoning. The miso soup was poor. The ginger dressing was not good. The chef was pleasant and interacted well. read more

It was a shame that there were no shows during this visit. The food was a little salty. It was a shame that there were no shows during this visit. The food was a little salty. read more

Had not been to Mori's since pandemic and so happy still just as good and made it. Very friendly and children welcome! Plenty of food, fresh and flavorful. Still think they are getting their full waitstaff so be patient waiting for requests. Be sure to make reservations. Every table was full and that says it all. It's a casual place so if you want fancy maybe not your place. read more

Mori Teppan Grill - Let the show begin!!! - Teppanyaki Near Me - Glendale, California

This is a family favorite We love Mori If you like Beni Hana's you will LOVE Mori's he is the host and he's as OG as they come I had the filet mignon and shrimp with fried rice absolutely my favorite restaurant. The food was delicious. The show was unique, and if you've never seen it before, you definitely need to go and enjoy the ambience of the cook and his interaction with the patron he was amazing and funny if you have a party of six or eight and you wanna go somewhere this is the place. I had many birthdays here has many more. read more

I went with my husband and two small children. I called maybe an hour and a half before to see if I could grab a reservation. I was able to! The food and atmosphere was amazing. My kids loved it. Highly recommend! read more

Mori Teppan Grill - Chicken and shrimp with fried rice. Soo good! - Teppanyaki Near Me - Glendale, California

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Large portions, reasonable prices, and friendly employees. The restaurant has a relaxed vibe that will appeal to all ages. A hidden gem in Glendale, CA read more

Went there with the family and we all loved it. Delicious food and great service. A little bit expensive but worth it. We spent $450 for a family of 8 read more

Disappointed, We have been to Mori for years and always has been good service and food This time we were a party of 11 they sat us on a table with two grills so 3 of our quest were starring at the chefs back the while he cooked. They should have sat us on a table with one grill to accommodate the size of the party. Plastic forks were given to us, WTH ?? I had to for silverware 40.00 plus a plate and plastic forks cmon. Chefs was ok, regret tipping him as much as I did. Food was okay. read more

Come here every year for my fiancés birthday. It's a cute spot Mori still works as host and he is the sweetest. The onion soups is soo good. We will see you guys in a few months. read more

Found this place on accident and I was stoked. Great food, service and time at Mori teppan grill every time. The place can use a touch up but that doesn't mean it's not clean. Everyone is super nice and the food and the preparation for food is fun too. read more

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Went there with my full family from Oklahoma this evening. He greeted us at the door and was incredibly gracious and accommodating. Food was absolutely amazing. We had a blast and were blown away by the service and feed. Deserves the great reviews and more. We will be back many times! read more

Great place to eat.... been going for years here. Food is great and made in front of you. Love the salad and soup that is given with the chicken, sea food or steak dinner options. Always busy and worth the wait always. Do yourself and loved ones a favor and go here. PS: go with the fried rice instead of the white rice option :) enjoy! read more

This is our go to Teppan Japanese grill, reasonable priced, the food is good and love the entertainment. We love seeing Mori and how friendly he is. However during our most recent visit, I was so sad that they got rid of the bean sprouts. All entrees come with a salad, soup, option of regular rice or fried rice (so yummy), shrimp and grilled onions and zucchini. Although you absolutely love the fried rice, I skip it and ask for more grilled veggies. Corkage is $14, but honestly their wine is reasonable priced. They have a parking lot that is free which is even better! Make sure to say Hi to Mori and to make reservations! read more

We dropped our daughter off at Burbank airport and the drive back home was 3 hours so we decided to get a hotel room and something to eat. After looking on Yelp for places, we decided hibachi and found Mori. I called to check availability and the recording said they were booked for the evening. I am persistent so we decided to drive by and see if they had availability. We parked in a strip mall style parking lot and walked toward a dark building. The entrance was down a hallway and at the end of the hallway were celebrity photos with Mori, some old, some new. And we walk up to the hostess stand and Mori asks us how many and we tell him 2 and he says "5 minutes". We sat down and were helped immediately. We ordered the filet and shrimp. Everything was delicious. If we lived closer this would be our go-to!! Thank you Mori! We will be back to visit soon!! read more

Amazing family owned teppan restaurant. I absolutely would recommend this over Benihana or Tokyo Wako. Everything here fresh and easy and I love supporting the little guy out there. Service is excellent and your drinks are strong so be careful. Ambiance is typical teppan style Japanese. Please try and support your community. read more

My family and our close family friends come here all the time for special occasions. We continue to come back and always will because of how delicious the food is, how quick the wait time is, how talented the chefs are, and what a great restaurant it is. read more

Mori Teppan Grill - Chicken Ninja - Teppanyaki Near Me - Glendale, California

Ate here for dinner and it was delicious!! I love the sides my meal came with. The dressing on the salad was so tasty and I didn't expect much from the soup but it was so flavorful and delicious!! The chicken was great! Cooked perfectly! And I LOVE LOVE the ginger sauce, I had to ask for another one! The veggies were good and the onions were Caramelized. Upgrading your rice to fried rice is a MUST!!! overall I love my dinner and it was a great experience. The service was also really good and we got everything quickly and everyone was no nice and kind. The ambiance of the place is cute and you can tell there is a community there. read more

So so glad Moris survived the pandemic! We love coming here for special occasions. I usually get their steak and shrimp combo, however the last few times i went with chicken and shrimp bc the chicken is that good! So tender and juicy! My husband usually gets the filet and it literally melts in your mouth. Their simple salad and soup that comes out before your dinner is mouth watering and makes you wanting more, but you can bc you don't want to get full before dinner! read more

Mori Teppan Grill - Chicken. Shrimp and filet being cooked - Teppanyaki Near Me - Glendale, California

I love Mr Mori he is the best. I take a long drive just to get here on my days off. 5 stars.

This place is a gem. From the food to customer service I give it a 10. The ambiance is chill. Great cocktails and not too pricey. This is our go to. read more

Everything always good at Moris. Steak and lobster, shrimp, calamari, salmon, everything they have is good and made in front of you. Service is on point there not slow here even when they are super busy packed you get everything right away. Nice place for groups or just going out for dinner. They got a full bar all premium alcohol, soju, sake, and beer they got it all here. The owner Mori always on top of his business nice old man. Be back soon read more

Mori Teppan Grill - Steak, shrimp, lobster - Teppanyaki Near Me - Glendale, California

Wonderful meal tonight! The service is excellent and teppan is so flavorful. We loved the soup and salad. Recommend the steak and lobster.

First and foremost what a hidden gem in Glendale. This is a must spot for hibachi. Quick easy got seated right away and food was fantastic. The show was amazing a lil old school but hey they are known from Movies to TV shows.. this is for sure a bucket list. read more

Mori Teppan Grill - Steak and lobster is the only way - Teppanyaki Near Me - Glendale, California

Called in because the website said they were full and finally got someone on the phone and they said they could actually fit us in. Love teppanyaki and this place had some good filet. The ambiance wasn't too loud which was nice as well. Definitely a hidden gem worth trying. read more

Great experience at Mori's on a Tuesday night. Super friendly and funny chef and great food !! I had the chicken and shrimp and my boyfriend had the steak and chicken. I love that you get salad, soup, shrimp app, veggies (zucchini and onion) and rice (fried or white) with the meal. It's on the pricier side, but overall a great experience and worth it for a special occasion. It's a good deal of food too and lots of sauces !! Only thing to keep in mind is that you'll def leave smelling like Teppan (clothes, hair etc.), so be prepared for that! It's worth it though. A family run local spot def worth supporting. read more

Unfortunately, this place was a bust for me. The hibachi show was cool, but the food was really bland. I was disappointed for the price we paid. read more

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It's very nice spot for date . Super busy restaurant. Food very fresh and delicious love it read more

Mori Teppan Grill - Teppanyaki Near Me - Glendale, California

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