This place is my childhood! I've been coming here with my family since I was little, it's definitely nostalgic for me. I think the guys working there might be the same ones still haha I could be wrong! I always get the same one till now and it's the chicken teriyaki with noodles. And as always the guy who gives you your order will Ask if you want sauce and you say yes. When he gives you only one scoop, ask for one more and he will say something funny about charging you for more. Laugh and ask for another one haha. Make sure you get Siracha or sambal to spice it up a bit. It's not the best teriyaki in the world but it hits the spot. read more

Sarku Japan - Japanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

$5 off first online order promo Food court teppanyaki. Benihana's without the onion volcano. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select_video=QLCwnwBRmUZv7xbJgQtFOw&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA Hunger pains set in, and I needed some sustenance post haste. Thought Sarku Japan was worth a look, so I gave them a shot. Beef teriyaki plate- https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=FSbpFpNGtcD5kpu3_qcnaw&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA A good amount of beef, vegetables & rice. I paid extra for fried rice, but found out the rice was pre-fried & left warming in a rice cooker. Not freshly cooked a la plancha like the meat. Soggy and not very appetizing. The beef teriyaki plate was filling, tasty & with the $5 off, a good deal. Service was good. I ordered online, and watched my food cooked in front of me. Sarku Japan is located in the Los Cerritos Center food court, adjacent to Sbarro's & the Buffalo Spot. Making a mental note to order plain rice, next time, I enjoyed my meal from Sarku Japan. The amount of protein was not skimpy, and the beef teriyaki plate settled my voracious appetite. read more

Sarku Japan - Beef teriyaki plate - Japanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

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I would rate it as a 5 star review is because I usually come here but like not every week but yesterday I came here for dinner and I was speaking Chinese there and I said 谢谢你 meaning Thank you in Chinese but The food is a 10/10 and I just wanted to say Thank you so much for the delicious food and My friend Zhao gave me a piece of chicken for speaking Chinese for sure. I would lovely come back here and get more Thank you read more

This is such a nostalgic staple when it comes to mall food, it's always there in the food court if you live by one. It's quick and they cook it in front of you. The portion of food is pretty good and amazing pricing for what you get. It's fresh and super satisfying. read more

Been going here for awhile and realized I never shared the this mall food goodness. Chicken cooked in front of you so nice n fresh. Flavors good with ample portions to have the next day. Decent menu choices so if you're in Cerritos mall... give it a try. read more

Sarku Japan - Chicken teriyaki white rice in veggies - Japanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Sarku Japan is my favorite shopping mall food spot in the Bay Area and here in Southern California! The line gets crowded here for a reason and they cook everything in front of you! I always get the Chicken Teriyaki ($9.49) but you need to get the double chicken for $2 more! They absolutely load it with chicken and at the end of the line, be sure to ask the cook for more sauce. This is a must! It comes with rice and also vegetables but you can sub it with noodles or just do rice! I think its a extra charge, not 100% sure on that. The chicken quality is not the best but it tastes good enough for me haha. It's a lot of food but worth it for the price. I'm happy to know I have a local Sarku Japan to visit! read more

Sarku Japan - Double Chicken - Japanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Friendly service and tasty food! Food is cooked in front of you and quickly served. Great portions as well read more

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They HOOKED IT UP here for my teriyaki chicken & shrimp noodles & veggies for under $11! I ordered, found a seat, then my food was ready, piping hot! You can't beat the price & quantity and quality of their food in this mall. I looked over and saw ONE SLICE of NY pizza for like $12? Mongolian BBQ for $15? Some precooked Hawaiian chicken for $15? No thanks. Sarku beats them all for mall food here. read more

Sarku Japan - Chicken and Shrimp Teriyaki Combo with Veggies & Noodles! Dang they HOOKED IT UP! Total was $11.76 after tax - Japanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

I have been coming to this place at least once a week since I moved to Cerritos in 2021 from West Los Angeles. At first, the staff were so friendly custom cooking the way we wanted - well-done and sauce on the side. In fact I have been giving fu ers for tips everytime. But lately, all of a sudden, the new cashier, a young Asian guy who can barely speak English, wouldn't even give me my requested sauce on the side, so much so that I had to order a drink, which I normally don't, just so I can use the cup for the sauce on the side. I am very disappointed and I guess that ends our relationship right here. Thanks for the service but not your new attitude and customer service ( or lack of it) read more

This place hands down is my all time favorite teriyaki place. The chicken is always cooked to order and is super delicious. They specialty is their teriyaki chicken meal! LOCATION: It is in the Cerritos Mall in the food court across from Panda Express. Seating is pretty easy even on the busier days. The cafeteria is huge and there are plenty of seating. Unless you have a big party, maybe 6 or more people, you shouldn't have trouble finding seats. FOOD: I will admit their portions are inconsistent. I've dined here maybe 20 times and portions are always different. Although there is always enough chicken to get a bang for your buck. Their teriyaki meal comes with steamed vegetables, white rice, and chicken. They have other food options but this is the top notch stuff hehe. I am pretty sure you can get the rice replaced with other sides. And when they call up your number to get the food you can also ask them to put an extra scoop of their special teriyaki sauce on top for free. You can also ask for a cup, not bottled, of water for free. Their vegetable spring rolls are also huge and yummy. If you read this far here's a tip, on Uber Eats they sometimes have a buy one get one free deal of their teriyaki chicken, it's amazing. You can order for pickup so whether you're walking around the mall or want to pick some up from your home you're getting a steal deal. You can also order it for delivery but the delivery fees hurt! read more

Sarku Japan - Japanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

It's a shame cuz the food is good, but the Chinese cashier has an absolutely appalling attitude. Was so bad that I'm not gonna be coming back read more

I've been to Cerritos Mall before, but it was my first time trying Sarku Japan. The food was delicious. I noticed that this spot was a little busier than other establishments in the food court, which made me want to try them. Their menu was straightforward, with three different protein, noodle, and veggie combinations. We went with the best seller: Chicken Teriyaki with noodles and veggies for $9.75 and added a regular-sized Coke for $14.11 with tax. Our food was cooked before us, and we waited about 10 minutes for our order. Personally, the plate was perfect for two people, considering the amount of food they served us. The chicken was flavorful, but, most importantly, it was cooked perfectly. The noodles and veggies were also delicious, which went well with the chicken. As you can tell from our picture, we devoured the plate - that's how tasty it was. In conclusion, I signed up for their reward program because the next time I come to Cerritos Mall, I'll be coming here to get a bite to eat again. read more

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I went to eat here with my dad and we ordered the teriyaki chicken Bentonville box. It was good. The owner is super nice. The customer service was really good. Would recommend. My order was correct and the food was good. read more

I honestly can't understand why this restaurant has only three stars. Their food is always fresh and tasty and cooked to order. The cooks behind the counter are always a pleasure to deal with. read more

Sarku Japan - the inside of a restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

This place is jamming and always a line! I come here for the beef/shrimp combo plate $10.99 and add extra chicken for $2 bucks on my meal. Everything is cooked to order which i like. The staff is very friendly even when i messed up my own order and forgot to add items they corrected it for me. I think its the best food place in that food court. Overall the food is great. read more

Sarku Japan - Beef and shrimp plate with extra chicken always hit well. - Japanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

Got the plate with chicken/beef/noodles/veggies. Paid about $13. The people were nice, friendly and approachable. They offered test strips of chicken. Was really good, a lot of food. Got our moneys worth. My toddler loved the noodles. Was fast. And asked for extra sauce and hot sauce at no extra charge. Will be back. read more

Sarku Japan - Noodles/chicken/beef/veggies - Japanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

SARKU JAPAN / NORI JAPAN - BREA MALL 8.53 Review: Solid chicken Teriyaki. Usually I go here If I go to the Brea Mall. This spot always doesn't do me dirty and gives a good amount of chicken. I wish they had a better rice to chicken ratio though, sometimes they give u mountains of rice but no chicken. The chicken here is cooked well and the sauce always taste scrumptious. Thanks for feeding me since I was like in first grade. Never misses here! The price here is solid its like $10 for this giant box of chicken teriyaki. The noodle stir-fry looks pretty gas too. Definitely recommend. Solid Place. Solid Food. Sold Life. Cool Workers. W samples. read more

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Sarku Japan has been a favorite chain of mine since I was a child. The consistency of quality across all chains, from Massachusetts to California, is unparalleled. I really appreciate the quality of service and that I can trust any location to fulfill my nostalgia!! Teriyaki chicken, extra chicken, extra sauce, white rice and vegetables - forever and ever! Cooked fresh right in front of you! Miles beyond what Panda E could ever deliver. read more

Food is good and fresh . Been coming here for years and the service is great. Can't be the price for a healthy meal

There are several Sarku Japan locations in Southern California, and they are usually located at big shopping malls' food courts. I've been coming to this restaurant for ten years, and this is my favorite place for chicken terriyaki. Their chicken terriyaki is very different than other terriyaki places. They cook the chicken on hot iron plate well known as teppanyaki, so the chicken is always hot, and very soft inside. Their chicken terriyaki plate is very affordable in price. They serve good amount of food for ten dollars. If you are looking for best chicken terriyaki in a affordable price then Sarku Japan is a best place for you. read more

Sarku Japan - Chicken Terriyaki. It comes with terriyaki chicken, steamed white rice, and grilled vegetables. DELICIOUS!!! - Japanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

Ok, so we're talking about the food court in a mall, so my expectations aren't so high. However, we live around the corner from Golden Bowl in LB which for me is 5 stars for take out fast food teriyaki, so that is the bar I'm comparing Sarku against. First off, Sarku is tepanyaki style, so it's cooked on a griddle rather than char grilled. It just came out rather bland, even when he added extra teriyaki sauce. The serving was very big though, enough for two meals for me. The second time around, I threw in some pickled jalapeños and some sriracha sauce, and it was pretty good that way. Still, Golden Bowl rules them all. read more

Sarku Japan - Big serving, a little bland for teriyaki. - Japanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

Sarku Japan is a japanese fast food place. The most popular dish they have (in my opinion) is the chicken teriyaki plate. It includes white rice, steamed vegetables, and the chicken teriyaki. If you have a big appetite then for a little extra, you can double up on the meat. If you don't want chicken, they also provide other protein options like shrimp and even have a vegetarian plate with tofu. I enjoy standing and watching the chefs cook the chicken fresh on the flat top before they pile it on the plate. The chicken teriyaki also tastes amazing with the special sauce it comes with. FYI: -This place can be located in the food court of Ingram Park mall. -Drinks are sold separately read more

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Food is great! Service is TERRIBLE. I will not be coming back because the staff is incredibly rude. I have been coming here for years and everytime I asked for extra sauce they give me problems. Today in particular, staff started mocking me and laughing among each other. Not sure why they continue to work there when they have multiple complaints about the same thing. They make me feel very unwelcome and will not be returning until they have better customer service!! Company really needs to reevaluate their workers. read more

We got the noodles with beef and shrimp and veggies. The food was good and there was a lot of it for under $13. The shrimp could have used a little more flavor but that didn't stop me from eating it for lunch and then later for dinner. It is a good court establishment so I don't get the reviews expecting 5 star white linen service. I would definitely go back. read more

UPDATE: I'm adding another star not because of the Cerritos location (which I'll continue to avoid) but, rather, because of the quick, professional response I received from their corporate office. The company cares, so if you have a good Sarku location nearby, I'd recommend you continue patronizing them. (And, let me know where it is - their food's tasty!) read more

The food was super good here, I ordered for the steak teriyaki with steamed rice and vegetables and it tasted heavenly for me. The service is nice and the employees are nice as well! I was given a generous portion of food it's worth it read more

Ate here tonight the teriyaki chicken was really good! I like it because they cook the chicken when you order it and it tastes so good. Comes with veggies too! I like it when they fry it on the flat top grill. read more

Watch out for the old lady chef, she is so rude! Yesterday when I was waiting for my food, she literally served me my plates opened without closing them. She then yelled, "Go, pick them up!" to me as if im supposed to close the plates and get them from the hot countertop myself. So unprofessional and aggressive. Definitely not a good ambient to be in. read more

Me and my son ( a big boy football player) love this place . Love that they cook fresh and amount of food is great especially for big kid . Counter guy knows us by now and is always super friendly and knows that my son gets extra chicken every time we go there . read more

In the right situation, Sarku is fantastic. Is it the best quality, no. But it is fantastic teriyaki chicken made fresh to order. The line here is definitely a lot longer than most of the other places in the food court, but it is worth the wait. The prices here are really reasonable as well. Definitely one of my favorite spots in the Cerritos mall. read more

I'm not sure why this is so lowly reviewed. I love this place. Always my number one go-to spot when at tha mall, (that's not dessert of course). Double Chicken bowl is my go-to. Chicken and their fried rice is always Delicious. read more

Sarku Japan - Double Chicken Plate - Japanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

Soooo yummy!! I used to go to a different Sarku all the time. Its always good; this one was no different. I got the chicken teriyaki, it was delicious, hot, and an extremely generous portion. The people working at the counter were very kind and polite! Would definitely recommend! read more

This place used to be good but it's trash now. They'll "snare" you in by giving you a "free sample" only to give you skimpy ass portions once you commit to a combo. Watch! Watch that old toothless asian dude skimp you on the portions. He'll shake the spoon until half the chicken portions fall off the spoon..... then charge you full price for a container only filled half way. Covid has spawned these businesses that scam you on what you think you're paying for. Dude wouldn't even let me pay extra for a container full of chicken. TRASH! YOU GUYS ARE STR8 TRASH! read more

I hate mall food, but was so hangry I had to grab some lunch. This restaurant appeared to be my best healthy option. Thankfully, I was really impressed by the portion, the freshness, and the great customer service by the cashier who took our order. First off, is this not an incredible amount of shrimp?! Secondly, the chef makes each plate to order. Third, it's not a 5 star Japanese restaurant, but the flavor is pretty darn good for a quick lunch. I definitely recommend this restaurant. I finished the whole plate! My boyfriend had the chicken teriyaki plate, and he was impressed too. Enjoy! read more

Sarku Japan - Teriyaki shrimp - Japanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

Generally speaking, this place has the worst service. They are so cheap in every aspect. They make grunt noises and say "ay ya" if we ask for spoon and forks and extra sauce. I hope these old folks just retire and sell their store to someone that's better at business read more

The food is decent for a mall but it's not good enough to come back and deal with the rude employees. They really have a problem with people asking for sauce lmao. No one was friendly. That's enough for me to never go back to this place personally. If the food was incredible And fairly priced I would just deal with the grown men working there with attitudes like children read more

First time here, everything is fine. Normal service of a fast food. I have no complaint about the service. We cannot compare a service in a food court with an exclusive service. The food is good, the meat is soft, the teryaki sauce has a good flavor. Whether the meat is pre-cooked or not, it makes no difference to me. I was not sick and that is what matters. if it's to criticize the details of some food, let's criticize all fast food and not just this one. We have to be impartial, we're not in our house. Another thing, if you're feeling bad because they're being rude to you, SIMPLE choose another place. Don't complain after you have ordered, paid and eaten. Well, getting back to what matters, you can choose from various combos that mix meat, rice / pasta and cooked vegetables. Prices start at $ 6.89 (teryaki chicken). Particularly the price of my order was more expensive, like $ 12, because I ordered half chicken and half beef and added more beef. Overall it was good. When you feel like eating a fast teryaki chicken, this is the place. Service 4 Price 5 Food. 3 read more

Sarku Japan - Teryaki chicken/beef/nuddles. - Japanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Cashier was nice and friendly. Older chefs are extremely rude. We bought two meals with extra meat. Asked for a cup rather than using multiple ramekins, the cashier was more than willing. The Hispanic chef had a problem with it, grabbed 1 mini ramekin and said "there". I figured he didn't want to use the foam cup. So I got 2 more little ramikens and he looked outraged, and said I already have 1. The Japanese chef started yelling out $1 dollar for each oz of sauce. So I told my friend to give the cashier $4 for the 4 mini ramikens of sauce. My friend also asks for sauce for her meal and the chefs just starts shaking his head. Worst service out of all the food joints here. They should start charging for their sauce if they're going to give everyone a hard time if someone wants extra. 1 star for rudeness, and being cheap. read more

Sarku Japan - Japanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Order chicken teriyaki with noodles and shrimp, moved over showed the guy my ticket and he hands me the food. I went to sit down to find out its the wrong order, finally they fix it and they still forget the rice. Customer service is an F rating. Cooks are rude and dont seem to give a **** . Wont be eating here again. read more

Sarku Japan - Japanese Near Me - Cerritos, California

This place tries to offload meat already cooked . If you ask for fresh they say it was just cooked...BS! Also the staff is very rude, arrogant and pushy! read more