My favorite chicken terryaki place. Sometimes it's a bit more burnt than others but to this day, it tastes like home. Service is rough but quick. They don't want to speak with you any longer than they need to. There's usually a brief line but you get your order pretty quickly. They've been here for as long as I know and this spot will always have a place in my heart. Chicken Terryaki: The chicken is cooked well, usually not dried out or burnt. Think they could use just a tad bit more sauce but it's still seasoned well. The veggies are just heated up and don't taste like much. The rice is made in bulk so it could be a bit fluffier but not too dry. Ambience: Since it's in the food court of a mall, it tends to get pretty packed and loud. Tables can be a bit dirty if no one's gotten to cleaning it yet. read more

Sarku Japan - Chicken Teriyaki with White rice and veggies - Japanese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Queens Center Mall has plenty of food options, and I ended up going with Sarku, the Japanese fast food spot, because they had a teriyaki combo meal deal. The portion size seemed smaller than what my friend remembered from previous visits, but it was still enough to fill me up especially with the spring rolls on the side. The food itself was decent and hit the spot for a quick meal, but nothing really stood out. Overall, it was average exactly what you'd expect from a mall food court, nothing fancy, but it gets the job done when you're hungry and in a rush. read more

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Yummy, juicy, tasty, flavorful like always! The mall was 30min away from being closed so I was right on time when ordering. No one on the line and my food was over by the time I had gotten my snapple and cup with ice/lid. read more

Sarku Japan - Chicken Teriyaki with rice rice and Vegetables - Japanese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Ordered two chicken teriyakis and a spring roll for delivery the chicken teriyaki is very good as well as the vegetables cooked just right and the spring roll came with this delicious sauce as well as extra teriyaki sauce to put in the cute containers the only downside is my first bite of the chicken teriyaki had a bone in it, but it's okay taste good still read more

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The food SUCKS id rather eat rat meat then that food and don't get me started on the employees they are so rude and disrespectful

The quality of the food is not the same as the 90s. The chicken is dry, hard to chew, and sometimes burnt. Good food container though. I'll be keeping that and adding it to my collection. read more

Sarku Japan - Chicken teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

the line moves super quick. you can also order off the app if you don't wanna wait. you can come here to satisfy your teriyaki craving! the food tastes pretty ok and it's inside the queens mall food court. definitely chaotic if you come in the weekends! read more

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Amazing food! They really fill you up with the portions and everything is fresh and taste great! Very nice people and staff and it hits every time! read more

I would rather eat dirt of my shoe then buy this again. No flavor would actually have made this meal taste better.

Sarku Japan has been around for many moons cooking and serving delicious chicken teriyaki for over 31 years. Their mission was to whip up delicious meals in a few minutes which allowed patrons to order, eat, be merry, and return back to work from the lunch break in a timely manner. When the founders opened up the first Sarku Japan they wanted to make sure all meals were cooked to order. Surprisingly there's no MSG which allows the flavors to really come through on your taste buds. There are over 250 Sarku Japan restaurants in over 34 states, Puerto Rico and South America. They are the largest and most successful Japanese Quick Service Restaurant in America. My favorite thing to order is the chicken teriyaki, double meat, no veggie, with either white rice or fried rice. I always ask for extra teriyaki sauce. I add duck sauce and Sriracha right over the top. read more

Sarku Japan - Chicken Teriyaki w. Fried Rice - Japanese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

The shrimp teriyaki itself was good, I guess. The veggies however were so damn bland, no flavor whatsoever. Wuda helped if the veggies were also cooked in teriyaki sauce or any other not too sweet sauce. It was so horrible I couldn't even finish it. $12 waste. read more

I've gone to this location many times throughout the years, but this will be my last. Got the usual chicken terryaki with fried rice, and immediate chewed on hard rice that I had to spit out. I should've stopped there, but I ate around the hard rice grains and finished the chicken and vegetables. Well, walking home afterwards I felt like the digestion was not going to be easy, and I was right. The next day there were stomach pains and diarrhea to keep me busy at work. Thanks for a good run, Sarku read more

Really good food for a good price and the service is amazing there always be getting my orders right.

An honest review, I'm giving this a 4 piece. Back in 2008, when there was no other Japanese restaurant nearby this one, this would be a 5 but competition is stepping up now and with the exception of a few additions, the place is overall good, not great. I had the Bento box which is a new addition to the place but I've had better. This place has always been a good starting point for Japanese food which is why I've enjoyed it a lot before but after having a more thorough experience at other restaurants, it just doesn't compare. read more

Sarku Japan - Chicken Bento box. It's okay, not really worth the $8.69 - Japanese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Do pay heed to the other reviews and order carefully! The cashier (usually the lady) enters the orders very quickly so know what you want and how much it costs before you get in line! So right now they're having the chicken teriyaki "special" which is a couple cents difference from the regular chicken teriyaki. What's the difference though? More chicken? I got the special and the queue moves along and got my food in a matter of minutes. There's a reason there's frequently a line here! The chicken has a nice teriyaki flavor to it and it makes for a good filling cheap(ish) meal. They also give you heaps on heaps of rice (so much that I had to take some home as leftovers). I heard that they had been selling their sauce a few months ago but stopped. Aw that's too bad I should've bought a bottle! read more

Food is consistently good, always get chicken teriyaki like everyone else but let me tell you why three stars: OMG COOK YOUR SHRIMP!!!! I bit into all the pieces of shrimp and they were COLD. I noticed before biting the last few that the shrimp wasn't cooked all the way, wasn't even pink which detects that they were undercooked. Other than that.. keeping three stars from me. read more

First of all, their advertisement was misleading; they placed a large signboard to encourage customers to download their app to get $5 off our orders but after I did that and went to the counter to place an order, the cashier scanned my phone but then told me that is only valid for online orders so they won't even honor their own signboard advertisement. Not sure if they are being dishonest; I ordered at around 6 pm. Secondly, the taste of their food is very bland. Their fried rice is almost akin to white rice, with the exception of having to add a few dollars. Very disappointing to say the least (especially in comparison to other food stalls in the same location: Panda Express and Famous Rotisserie who are superb in their food selection and taste) and I am confident that I won't be returning anytime soon, and I am not recommending that others waste their money and time for this location's Sarku Japan. read more

Good ole chicken teriyaki. Never seem to disappoint in a mall food court. Extra chicken of course! Ordered two chicken teriyaki's , one with fried rice, other with lo mein. Kids loved it, filled up the family. The chef was a bit of a cheapskate with utensils. He can clearly see we are a family of 4 but only gave 2 packs of forks and knives. When I asked for extra, he kept saying he already gave me and there's no napkin dispenser. read more

Sarku is a fast food takeout restaurant in Queens Center Mall's food court. Mostly teriyaki, and some other Japanese foods. Fairly quick. Maybe a few small issues. Nothing special. read more

Sarku Japan - Chicken bento box - Japanese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Amazing as usual. Compared to the sarku in Brooklyn (flatlands) the Queens center mall one is by far the best one. Great tasting food all the time. read more

I feel this place is hit or miss. More often miss, the chicken was chewy and gross and inedible. I fed it to my cat so it didn't go to waste. Also a lot of plastic packaging I said no straws or utensils or sauces and of course got all of them read more

I have been coming to Queens Center Mall and dining with Sarku Japan for several years. Whenever I come here, there is always a line when compared to the other food vendors - which just shows that it is has the better tasting food. The wait for their food isn't long though and soon as you finish paying, you food is ready to be picked up. Finding a seat to eat at the mall can be a hassle at times because there are so many people who visit the mall. read more

Sarku Japan - This is Chicken and Shrimp fried rice with veggies - Japanese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Sarku Japan sets the bar for Chicken Teriyaki. Despite the fact that it's run/operated by Chinese people, you will never have Chicken Teriyaki better than here at Sarku Japan. I also like to point out that Sarku Japan doesn't accept credit cards. Like, at all. That's probably one of my biggest peeves when it comes to eateries and yet despite all this I still give it 5 stars. I think I've been ruined permanently by the chicken here at Sarku. Every time I see Chicken Teriyaki on a menu, it brings me back to memories of Sarku's CT. I can't help it, the chicken is just cooked that well. Sarku makes CT with dark meat, which is a big big deal if you're a fan of the dark meat like I am. On top of it, there sauce is just different. The typical chicken teriyaki sauce is soy sauce based and overly sweet. I believe Sarku's sauce is also based off soy sauce, but it somehow comes out different. The combination of the dark meat chicken, the flat wok and the freshness of the meal comes together to give you hands down some of the best food you can have for under $7.00. A lot of haters reviewing this joint : don't listen to any of them. Get the CT special, double meat if you really dare (only a dollar extra!) and try your best to find a seat among the baby carriages and teenagers. read more

Sarku Japan - Chicken Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

How can something so greasy be so good ... actually, who am I kidding, how can something so greasy NOT be so good! Like most reviewers said, Sarku is known for its chicken teriyaki. Do yourself a favor, don't order anything else but the chicken teriyaki. You'll thank me later. If you are unsure about the taste, look for the lady with a tray of samples. She'll hook you up with a toothpick full of chicken teriyaki. Note of caution: Once you had a taste of this said chicken teriyaki, it'll be like crack. You can never look back. read more

Sarku Japan - Japanese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Zero "0" customer service.....: Food is delicious but the cashier need to be carful while taking orders.... read more

Teriyaki here is made fresh and when ordered. I just love their fried rice here. And the serving of vegetables make you feel healthy after eating they give you imo a lot of meat. I've had their chicken with noodles and their beef with fried rice as well as their vegetable with noodles. The meats are more tastier and very filling. The wait isn't that long either. Make sure to grab utensils at the register because they put them there not at the end where you pick up your food. read more

Sarku Japan - Sarku Japan veggies & noodles. Not as good as it was last time when I had it - Japanese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Best food option at Queens Center Mall food court. Decent prices for the amount of food you get. I don't generally enjoy fast food, especially if they serve fried stuff or burgers and the food court has plenty of those options. Sarku has the longest lines and that speaks volume. Fast turn over of the food and you actually see 'em churring the Chicken Teriyaki on an assembly line - an assembly line! Not the Teppanyaki you get at a "real" Japanese restaurant - do those even exist beyond Disney World? - but close enough. Man, you gotta love efficient money making Chinese entrepreneurs. Ha. Speedy service, hot food and doesn't brake the bank. Rejoice, at least unlike you escape the mall and get yourself to a more decent eatery. read more

Sarku Japan - Combo #1: Chicken Teriyaki w Small Coke - Japanese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Pay attention to the amount of times you see 'food poisoning' in these reviews. Still recovering.

Its always a good food to eat. Cant go wrong with the chicken teriyaki, rice and vegetable. One of my favorite food at queens mall. read more

Everytime I go back to NY, this is one of my stops. Needless to say that when I come back home I need two plane seats and some butta to squeeeeeze into them. Yeah I also get my NY accent back... anyways, They have the best chicken teriyaki. I order it the same always... with white rice no veggies double meat. MMMM MMM GOOD!!! and i also order one to take home just in case i get hungry later.. hehe I need to get Surf City Squeeze over at the QC Mall and lunch would be perfect!!! read more

It's a mall restaurant so don't expect too much. I mean don't eat at a mall restaurant without expecting oil on your food. Pros: -One of the best fast food chicken teriyaki -I recommend getting the teriyaki (chicken, shrimp, etc) on rice. If you get it with noodles, it gets very greasy. -Fast - they keep you moving down the line; pretty efficient Cons: -Doesn't accept credit cards -Food is very oily/greasy - I want you to understand that it's a mall restaurant, please keep that in mind -Long lines due to the popularity of this place -Not the most sanitary place in the food court (look at the Sanitation Grade they have on the wall) read more

DO NOT EAT HERE unless you like to pay $7-8 for 5 pieces of chicken. They are total scammers and literally give just white rice and like bland bland vegetables...... the chicken they gave was bland as well read more

Sarku Japan - Japanese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Went to this place again for the chicken teriyaki meal. Very disappointed this time because I got really small portion of chicken this time. Inconsistent quality. read more

Sarku Japan - Japanese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Food was decent and turnout was in a somewhat timely manner, when orders were made and handed off to customers after my boyfriend he walked up with his receipt and asked what the turnover time was very politely but was met with rude remarks of it should've been out, but the tray was behind the counter display, so he wasn't able to see and did not hear his number called out. Retraining for customer service ettiquite when handling small issues as this may be in order as we witnessed heckling in their native language and pointing while we were dining. read more

This Sarai has always been a great spot for quick and good chicken teriyaki. Whether with white rice, fried rice or noodles, the chicken and beef teriyakis are always great fast food. read more

Surku Japan has always been my go-to spot whenever I'm in the Queens Center Mall and looking for a quick bite to eat. Overall, there's nothing really special about this place. Just your typical mall food, but it really gets the job done. My personal favorite is the teriyaki chicken over white rice and vegetables. The chicken is perfectly seared on the grill, while the vegetables complement the entire dish well. Overall, I'll be sure to pay this place a visit the next time I'm in the mall and I'd definitely recommend it to others. read more

If I could have something to eat everyday though out the year is Sarku teriyaki Chicken double meat over white rice. When shopping at Queens Center Mall I always like to make a stop at the food court and get on the long line but short wait of that delicious teriyaki chicken. Never settle for anything else at that food court. Always puts a big smile on my face. read more

My first and last of this restaurant. I order chicken w/white rice but I get fried rice. And order beef w/shrimp but only get beef. I told a staff but they have 0customer service. So disappoint didn't hear apologize word at all. I have to open a box and show him but didn't get any attention. I hope this restaurant close soon! read more

I been coming here for as long as I can remember. Every time I come to the mall I get hungry, from the shopping, walking and of course just knowing there is a enormous food court right under me. As I take the escalator downstairs I think about the variety of food counters I can choice from, but once I taste that free sample on a toothpick my mind is made up. Teriyaki Chicken with white rice and steamed vegetables " $1.00 more, you get extra Teriyaki Chicken ". The Teriyaki Chicken always hits the spot full of taste and always cooked just right, the hot sauce they provide is my preferred packaged Chinese hot sauce, it spicy yet sweet and tangy perfect blend to mix with my teriyaki chicken. You can't think of this as Traditional Japanese Teriyaki, it's like thinking the local Chinese takeout spot is traditional chinese food. This is Americanized teriyaki chicken, it's almost a Queens Center Mall tradition, once you try the free sample you will be hooked! read more

Sarku Japan - Regular or Add $1.00 for Xtra Chicken! - Japanese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

I'm not going to say this place is bad because it's not. I sometimes come here when I'm at the mall and need to grab something to eat. However, for all you people that say that this is the best chicken teriyaki that you've ever had then either 1.) you need a very rude awakening or 2.) you've been deprived of good Japanese food. NYC has so many great restaurants and a lot of them are Japanese. So please... do yourself a favor and treat yourself to REAL Japanese food (or at least chicken teriyaki). This place has gone down the drain over the years. What used to be okay food has now changed for the worse. The portions have significantly decreased and the chicken that was once full of flavor is now... bland. I can't get through the food without having to use hot sauce and soy sauce (and lots of it). Honestly, at the price that you pay for this, you're better off going somewhere else and buying better quality food. This place is run by Chinese people (not that it's a bad thing), and the cashiers are just simply rude. Like really rude. If you go to them and don't order right away, then they just roll their eyes and stare at you impatiently. read more