A friend said we needed to stop here and check out the chicken slider. The staff was very friendly in this casual spot in a small strip mall in Encinitas. I thought the sliders were just ok. A lot of sweet on sweet. The rolls plus rice is a large amount of food. If on a budget this would be a great spot to get some sliders. For the price $6.99 it is a deal. Maybe next time I will try something else. The chicken was just ok. Nothing to make me run back tomorrow. read more

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TERIYAKI Carlsbad -gt Encinitas. I've helped about this restaurant before BUT for the one up in Carlsbad. I've been to this location before and wasn't too thrilled. It's been awhile and decided to give this location a try again and felt mediocre about this specific location. I am a fan of Surf Bro Teriyaki because 1) best teriyaki I've had in SD county 2) owners are from Seattle area so they know about the teriyaki scene and how it should be executed - Seattle does teriyaki best. But their Encinitas place ok. I'm ok taking the extra drive to the Carlsbad location if need be for a better experience. CHICKEN TERIYAKI ($14.69) - walking in and seeing them grill the chickens was exciting to see! That grill flavor! Ordered my usual and when the plate arrive I felt that the chicken was spreaders over the rice to make it look fuller but I felt that I got way less chicken than I had before. I moved all the chicken to the side for my video to make it appear more fuller but I should have taken a real picture because the amount of chicken looked like a kids meal (if you view the picture on their menu). Also you'll have way more rice than teriyaki - the carbs is the filler. This is where I get my teriyaki fix so I'll def be back but hope I get more chicken. read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Chicken Teriyaki. I love this place. - Hawaiian Near Me - Encinitas, California

I didn't know this was in Encinitas. And I will definitely make it a part of my rotation of local places to eat. The chicken was very flavorful and tender. The teriyaki sauce is not too sweet and portions are pretty generous and reasonably priced. read more

Surf Brothers is a teriyaki shop with locations in Carlsbad, Escondido, and this location in Encinitas. They mainly serve proteins on a bed of rice with salad, and they also have chicken sliders for a good price (3 for $6.99). We ordered the steak plate ($15.29) which came out pretty quickly. The meat was a little dry with not enough of the teriyaki dipping sauce to help with the dryness/toughness. The rice was mushy and slightly wet which didn't have great texture. The slaw was just okay. read more

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Really enjoyed the meal. The workers friendly and place was clean. To start couldnt decide so ordered combo $14.99. The colesaw was fair. Terriyaki sauce sets off the chicken & beef. The white rice hot and sticky perfect for this meal! Id come back! Hours all week 10:30am until 8pm. read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Combo chicken and beef - Hawaiian Near Me - Encinitas, California

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My boyfriend and I were going to a wine tasting event at Total Wine & More, and it started at around dinner time (6:30pm). We wanted to grab something to eat before going and found this "fast food" restaurant around the area with cheap prices! The location that we went to is located next to Roberto's Mexican Food in the Camino Village Plaza, closer to Via Montoro street area into the plaza, on El Camino Real in Encinitas. There's ample parking around the area. My boyfriend and I both got their Chicken Sliders (x3), substituting the rice with their salad (more of a coleslaw). And wow, the price for the amount of food was unbeatable! For 3 sliders and a side of either rice or coleslaw (supposedly salad), this was a HUGE steal for only $6.99! The sweet bread was very soft, indicating their freshness, and there was a surprisingly good amount of chicken that was made to look like kalua pork sliders. There was also more coleslaw in the sliders. So lots of veggies! The flavor was okay. Thought it could be a little better with maybe a hint of smokiness to the chicken but still a delicious, easy meal. The coleslaw was quite good, though, especially with the balsamic vinegar dressing they provided on the side. Overall, a great easy, cheap spot to stop by for a quick big meal. They have other Hawaiian styled recipes that seemed really good as well! read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Chicken Slider - Hawaiian Near Me - Encinitas, California

The food is always fresh and delicious. The teriyaki sauce is dynamic. The staff are always very nice and welcoming! Been going here for years and their consistency of serving quality food is exceptional. The chicken or the steak are both fantastic read more

I used to like coming here a lot, but the quality of the meat has really taken a nose dive over the past year or so. I often order the steak and chicken combo and am finding the chicken chewy, the steak this last time around very stiff and jerky-like, as if it was quickly reheated and shoved in a bag. Even the taste was off. Very disappointing given this was one my go-tos for fast protein post-surfing. They really need to work on their overall quality and perhaps even experiment with some leaner options before I'd hazard a runback... sad read more

Their chicken sliders were surprisingly good. At first glance it does not seem like much but the chicken was moist and the buns were soft. Great deal for what you get. I highly recommend it! read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Chicken Sliders - Hawaiian Near Me - Encinitas, California

Local to Encinitas and finally decided to give this place a try. Chicken was not bad but the portion they give for the chicken was really disappointing for almost 20$. I would maybe try this place one more time as I really wanna support the local business. read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Chicken teriyaki Chicken Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Encinitas, California

do not go here. Especially if you're thinking you're getting Hawaiian bbq. Portions are small and options for not cabbage as a side is non-existent. Wanted to like this place but it's not good especially for 15$ read more

This place just always hits. Maybe I'm nostalgia biased, but I've yet to find a tastier teriyaki sauce. And the Don burri is slept on here, the most tender chicken you could ask for. Employees also very kind. Also the best beef jerky I've ever had, so tender and marinated in that amazing teriyaki sauce. read more

Portion size sufficient, and teriyaki sauce is very good, but steak was a bit dry, and food came out so fast (i mean like literally less than a minute after we ordered) there is no way it is cooked to order. I would have preferred the steak a little less well done, but that is personal preference. Altogether, it was alright, and if you like your steak well done it is probably gonna be to your liking, just maybe not quite mine read more

I've been a patron of SBT since it was Tokyo Teriyaki back in its early days. When our kids were small, this was a great go-to: fast, good quality, relatively inexpensive. The teriyaki chicken and the Don Buri were generally our faves, and we always had a couple of their teriyaki sauces in the fridge to liven up a lot of meals. Alas, over the years, while still fast and casual, the quality has decreased while the expense has grown. I can understand the rise in costs, although what you get for your money is a bit on the thin side. But what is unfortunate are the changes to the menu over the years with which newer customers have no experience. What used to be chunks of beef and chicken on skewers have been replaced by smaller, less well-prepped pieces of meat. The beef in particular is a pale imitation of what it used to be, thinly sliced and inferior cuts. They texture often has a pressed beef quality to it. So while Surf Brothers used to be a weekly outing for our family, it now has become three or four times a year. The service is still good and there is a nice, relaxed vibe. But ultimately, you have to judge a restaurant on its food. Not to sound like a grumpy old man, but it ain't what it used to be. read more

Tried this for the first time on Sunday and was NOT disappointed! The teriyaki chicken was delicious, tender and juicy! You have made a repeat customer with me for sure! Love supporting a locally owned business. read more

They're always so nice and they don't use preservatives in their food so it's worth the price. Also very filling for the amount you receive ‼ read more

Unequivocally fucking bussing me lord! Seriously though. I'll be back for sure. Came here with my son and he loved it. His words: BUSSIN BUSSIN read more

Great prices, easy, no frills. Service was fast and efficient. Did quick takeout one day and ordered a few things. Everything tasted good, the teriyaki sauce was great. The sliders are delicious and only $1.60 each. Quality is not the best, understandable given the cheap price. The place is clean and staff were very nice. read more

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The cook(s) at the Encinitas location did a great job on my chicken a la carte orders for a recent family event. Everyone commented on the tasty grilled teriyaki flavor and the chicken was tender and juicy. Super friendly and accommodating front counter person, too. Thank you! read more

One of my favorite places Da Kine didn't make it through the pandemic, but Surf Brothers was able to satiate my Hawaiian teriyaki craving. I loved that their menu was super simple - chicken, beef, or for those who can't decide, combo. The plate comes with rice (extra 30 cents for brown rice) and slaw. I preferred the chicken over the beef. The chicken just felt like there was more substance and was better able to absorb the teriyaki sauce and flavor. The beef was sliced thinly, so I was craving a more meaty bite. One other thing I wished was for macaroni salad, but the slaw was refreshing. Overall solid BBQ and great value read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - a meal in a styrofoam container - Hawaiian Near Me - Encinitas, California

Supporting local businesses in this trying time is huge. Supporting Surf Brothers Teriyaki is a no brainer! I've been enjoying their food for years and surprised I'm just now writing a review for them. When I first discovered Surf Brothers, I recall they had a really small menu with beef or chicken plate or a combination. Not that it's a huge menu now, but they've added sliders and Don Burri plates. I've also used Surf Brothers for a large catering order for work from their Carlsbad location. Over 150 individual plates delivered. They had all the food, utensils etc taken provided with a smile! Extremely easy to work with and very prompt responses to questions. Easy to support local businesses like this when they offer quality service and food at a reasonable price. Keep on Yelp'n! read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Menu board - Hawaiian Near Me - Encinitas, California

$20 for mushy rice, cole slaw and really small portions of cx / steak. I left hungry.

The owner reached out to me regarding my experience at the restaurant. I'm always happy to hear from management because it shows they care about their business and want to improve on any negative issues customers had at their establishment. Thank you Amir for your response. When I'm back in the area I will have lunch again at Surf Brothers. read more

Great food. Friendly service. Super fast. Affordable prices. We've been going to Surf Brothers for years and love, love, love them. I love that we can go to any of the stores and know exactly what to expect. Keep up the good work, guys! read more

Surf Brothers did above and beyond 5 stars catering our dinner for 70 guests! The menu is perfect especially for guys, portions were great and the food quality is excellent. You could make a lot of choices and cut corners when catering for a large group but we have catered with Surf Brothers several times and it's such a relief to be able to offer our friends a high quality, healthy, quick and efficient meal. We have catered for much smaller numbers before 20-35 guests but Surf Brothers had no problem fulfilling our order, maintaining quality and delivering on time. We appreciate you guys! Thank you for such an awesome experience! read more

Quality of food is good Portions of there protein are really poor, especially if your doing low Carb $13 for lunch that doesn't fill you up. Disappointed that I spent that much trying something new. Panda Express $9 for steamed veggies and grilled chicken way better option or "In N Out" $7 for 3 Patty 3 cheese protein burger. read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Really small potions for $13 - Hawaiian Near Me - Encinitas, California

Is good ... but, how does rice and chicken cost $17 out the door? After tax. That's whack Welcome to Encinitas I guess ... terrible read more

This food was so delicious, I was amazed. It was a little place tucked into a strip mall, with a packed parking lot. I almost skipped going, but glad I did. I entered to find a short menu, but how sweet it was. I thought the prices were too high until I tasted the food. Divine! Perfectly cooked rice, tender tasty meat and chicken and coleslaw that was, thankfully, not slathered in mayo. It was as it should be, perfect. The locals inside seemed content and peaceful. The counter employee was enthusiastic. Nice place! read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Chicken and steak lunch with coleslaw - Hawaiian Near Me - Encinitas, California

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My husband picked up surf brothers for dinner. He gets home and there is no cole slaw. It's mounds of white rice. Pretty disappointing. read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Little Lite Bite Chicken Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Encinitas, California

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I use to eat at this location every other day, so I really got to know the staff. Not only is the food fresh, hot and delicious, you're welcomed by friendly faces. Unfortunately, I left the Encinitas area so I don't get to see them as often. Even though there is a location closer to me, I will make the drive to eat at this location whenever I get the chance. Great food, healthy portions and fantastic team! Thank you for the sprinkle of love in every bite. read more

Disappointing went to visit this restaurant and it was all rice and no chicken!!?? What's happening? Inflation has hit the surf brothers!

Received a coupon for $10 off since it's my bday month. I got combo with extra steak. Blue cost me $10. 10/10 would recommend

Love this place. Consistent food, great service. Plenty of parking. Nice portions, usually have left overs. Meat is tender and moist always.

Always good. I wish they would get a kids plate on the menu, till then we will share

We love this spot for super quick lunch or dinner, especially great for taking with you to the beach for sunset dinners. My fave is the don burri. read more

Always delicious! The Don Burri plate and the shredded chicken sliders are amazing. Their teriyaki sauce is stellar. The menu is short and sweet; everything is tasty. Both the Encinitas and Escondido locations are wonderful! Don Burri Plates, Chicken Sliders, Surf Brothers Teryiaki read more

Surf Brothers is a great go-to place if you're looking for a quick and healthy, yet hearty meal. It has a very simple menu so choosing a meal isn't a tedious task. Your choices are a combination of steak, chicken, white or brown rice, and cabbage salad or chicken sliders. I usually get the combo of steak and chicken with brown rice and cabbage salad. There is no need to ask for teriyaki sauce on the side since it always comes in a separate packet so it's up to you how much you want to smother it. The meats are lightly seasoned without the usual sugar/fat-packed sauce but still is very flavorful. Everything from the meats and salad are very tasty and fresh. I can eat a lot here and not feel sluggish afterwards. In addition to a healthy theme that this establishment aims for (and succeeds) the waiting time is very minimal so coming here when you're already hungry is perfect. read more

Surf Brothers Teriyaki - Combo with extra chicken. Reverse brown rice to salad ratio :) - Hawaiian Near Me - Encinitas, California

7.6/10. Good spot for Hawaiian food in Encinitas. The quality is really tasty and quality

The food is sooooo amazing and CHEAP. I love it so much. Perfect after school snack. The service is amazing and i definitely recommend here. Also you NEED to try the slider plate with the HOMEMADE SAUCE. THE SAUCE IS BOSS. read more

Quick and tasty Hawaiian style grub. Great cole slaw! Worth getting separately!! Wish I had SB by my house! read more