Me and some friends went to have lunch last Sat. Devin was our sever. She did an amazing job...very great experience with the cook ( Sushi) that's what I called him. His name rhymes with that...lol. highly recommend. Chef Approved! read more

Teppan Tora - Teppanyaki Near Me - Fresno, California

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Made one of the last reservations of the night (8:30 PM?) and we had the whole place to ourselves on the teppanyaki side! Pretty crazy for a Friday night. Per usual, there's lots of seating around the grills that is perfect for big groups and parties. Our chef was so kind and offered to still do the fun teppanyaki tricks even though it was just us 2. I got the seafood combo and it was delightful. Comes with shrimp, calamari scallops, and salmon. My partner got the toro trio, which comes with chicken, teriyaki steak, and shrimp. Everyone who eats at teppanyaki also gets veggies and bacon fried rice. They are always so kind to leave out the bacon if that's not your jam. They'll just fry yours first! Lots of flavorful butter is used to grill everything, but just remind yourself teppanyaki is always a treat! Chef will ask if you like spicy or not and then will give you sauce accordingly. Sauce is always the best part for me! Not sure what they put in it, but I'm sure it's more butter with spices lol. One of my fav teppanyaki spots in town! This is the 2nd time I've been there & would come again :) read more

What can I say...a very enjoyable and perfect luncheon, and the service was the best! I sat at the sushi bar and visited with the chef and he suggested a few things to order so I listened to his advice and absolutely loved the guidance. As you can see the food looked and tasted great, along with the urging of server I had a few drinks, first for me. The decor was comfortable and easy on the eyes, very clean and neat. Parking was a snap with room for larger automobiles (I drove my 4x4 Colorado) very accessible. For your next lunchtime or dining experience give Teppan Tora a try and see if you agree. read more

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First time dining here! We had dinner here with my husband and two toddlers. The order: we got the three amigos roll and that had salmon, tuna, and yellow tail. Good roll but wished it was packed a little tighter because it kept falling apart. My husband got the red rose that has spicy yellowtail which he gave a 7.5/10, and two kids menu item that includes 2 potstickers, protein ( one got teriyaki beef and one chicken) and they both got an avocado roll. I thought the kids menu was pretty great, quite a good amount of food and has a bit of everything. The potstickers were nice and crispy. The beef teriyaki was nice and tender, chicken teriyaki was seasoned well. The kids enjoyed it. We also got the baked mussels that was pretty good. They even cut it in half so it's not too big of a bite. Service was great. We were greeted pretty quickly when we entered and our server was great at refilling our drinks and checking up on us. They also have teppanyaki as well that's sectioned off right next to the dining area. Sushi bar visible and bar area with a lounge space to relax. They have a beautiful outdoor seating area with a lovely koi pond. I would definitely opt for outdoor seating next time since the kids loved looking at it. Overall, good experience! read more

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We recently visited Teppan Tora for the second time to celebrate a couple of birthdays, and it was such a lovely evening overall. We were seated in the very back room, which felt private and perfect for a celebration. It did get a little toasty back there at times, though thankfully there was an occasional cool breeze that helped. The only real hiccup was that there was some water dripping from the ceiling, and unfortunately it landed on my friend's shoulder. It was not the most pleasant surprise. Hopefully that's something that can be easily addressed. That said, the food was great, the ambiance is vibrant and inviting, and the staff was wonderful as always. Sayuri and her team are doing beautiful things with this restaurant, and you can truly feel how much they care about accommodating their guests and creating a special experience. I also must give a shout out to Anna and Frank who took care of us over in the bar area. Love them to pieces!! We'll absolutely be back to celebrate again. read more

Teppan Tora - Teppanyaki Near Me - Fresno, California

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Nestled in a strip mall in northeast Fresno, I've now been here twice-both times for lunch, once for sit-down, and once for teppanyaki. Both times, there was no wait for sit-down, but there were people waiting for teppanyaki seats. We did sit-down the first time and had no wait. We had a reservation for teppanyaki the second time, and waited about 15 minutes to be seated. Both times, the service was really nice--with staff attentive to requests and keeping refills going. Food is good and at a reasonable price, compared to other teppan places in the area. This last time we went was for a birthday. The grill master did a good job honoring the birthday person, and we enjoyed the theatrics, including the onion volcano. We have noted that this place does get a little stuffy (in winter and summer). I'm not sure if the ventilation or AC is not working--but we notice this during both visits. Other than this, we didn't really notice anything that was above and beyond, or anything that took away from our enjoyable lunch. I would be happy to return to this location for a meal, but because there are other locations that are equally good closer to me, it may be a while. read more

Teppan Tora - The grinch roll. Shiitake, avocado & cucumber. - Teppanyaki Near Me - Fresno, California

We arrived to dine in late on a Sunday night. Politely informed Teppanyaki was no longer available, however we did not mind since it was not a special occasion. We ordered Edamame, Shrimp Tempura Udon, Chicken Katsu Bento Box, and Bacon Fried Rice. Looking forward to returning to try their Lunch Special and Teppanyaki. read more

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I came here with colleagues and my intern for a holiday celebration. Seriously love this place and they have a great happy hour M to F. We arrived at our reservation time at 4:30pm and was seated promptly. The owner came out to greet us as she is besties with one of the girls in our party so it so nice to meet her. It's so beautiful inside and out. Our cook for our assigned table was out and we had this gentleman who put on a lovely show for us! The fire works, commentary and playful was exceptional. What we needed! The cocktails were delicious. I love GIN anything so this place had me at gin xD The food was delicious and tasty. Definitely enjoyed our time here. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Service is great- Anna is amazing, super attentive and checks in on us multiple times. We usually come for the Teppan which is great, love the fried rice and beef/chicken. We tried the Bento lunch specials last time we went and were disappointed. The chicken was rubbery and tough. It also didn't taste like teriyaki? Salmon was also overcooked. The calamari was alright, breading was good but I wasn't a fan of the sauces provided. The Bento protein portions are also a bit smaller than other restaurants. read more

Teppan Tora - Teppanyaki Near Me - Fresno, California

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My new favorite sushi spot. The service was so good, the waiter was so attentive. The spicy edamame was actually spicy, compared to other places I've been to. The Tora tostadas are a must! It's like a fried rice cake with spicy tuna and the other toppings, SO GOOD! My party and I tried a lot of sushi rolls and they were all hits. It's a good place for a party of 3 or more. Definitely going back. read more

Quick service, nicely cut sushi (not huge thick pieces) cute outdoor seating area. Be sure to check out their happy hour! read more

Teppan Tora - Red Dragon Roll - Teppanyaki Near Me - Fresno, California

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Food is tasty and the service was great. My 2 year old loves coming for dinner and a show. read more

Teppan Tora - Dinner and a show for the littles - Teppanyaki Near Me - Fresno, California

We had lunch at 11 AM on a Monday afternoon and there was only one other table with people. So it was nice and quiet inside. The decor is dark and modern which I loved. I had seen this place on Dan dish and wanted to check it out. I had wanted the chiriashi dish, but then asked the waiter what his recommendation was, and he suggested the sashimi deluxe which is similar to the Chiriashi which is sashimi over a bit of rice that comes with small salad and miso soup. But the sashimi deluxe comes with more fish and is over a bed of daikon and seems a bit more than the Chiriashi. It was perfect to share with my friend who also got the assorted tempura dish. And we also ordered spicy edamame. This was plenty of food for two of us and we're big eaters. All the fish was very fresh and came with fresh wasabi which the waiter told us is only grown in a few places in America. It really made a difference! I'm not a huge fan of wasabi, but I could eat this for days. The service was personable and fast. We were in and out within 45 minutes. I will be sure to come back and try the A5 Wagyu beef next time and probably sit at the sushi bar to watch the magic. read more

Teppan Tora - Sashimi deluxe. The ride was on the side. It came with fresh wasabi, which was such a treat! - Teppanyaki Near Me - Fresno, California

The meal was fine but sadly the kids orders are premade and delivered separately from the show. We were not informed of that and our kids were sad they didn't get to partake in the show. Fair warning for parents when yoh bring your kids. Get the main menu do not get the kids menu lol. The food was good. The sushi was not as fresh as the Bay Area in my opinion but still fine. The chef was greats super entertaining, very collaborative with the kids, and really worked hard. The food was fine not great but fair. Thus the 3 stars. The Diet Coke was terrible, flat and gross, we retuned it for water. The beer was good! read more

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Had lunch here today with my family and was super disappointed in the atmosphere of this place. It was 82 degrees inside the restaurant. It was so uncomfortable. Our chef was wonderful but the heat was so intolerable that he was sweating which is in no way due to any fault of his own. Imagine sitting for teppanyaki with a hot stove in front of you and the ac being set to 82 degrees inside... we were a party of 7 and we as a family have agreed we will never return here again. This place use to be so good but I can tell they are compromising on important things like air conditioning. When this was Sakanya the restaurant would be packed for lunch, sadly not anymore and I see why. It should never be this hot in a restaurant to the point that the ice melts in your water and your water becomes warm. read more

Teppan Tora - Teppanyaki Near Me - Fresno, California

Came in for lunch with my girlfriends. The food was really good. Flavorful. We all tried different things. Their hot mustard was not good that could be better. The restaurant was clean and smelled great however it was very hot inside. I get that it's teppanyaki but it was insanely hot. We had a wonderful server. Very nice and accommodating Now the reason for my low review. He accidentally put chicken on my plate before I could stop it. I said it wasn't mine and he grabbed it back off a plate I had been touching and put it onto my friends. I have a germ thing so to me this was disgusting. He also dropped 2 pieces of my meat onto the table of their already little portions. We paid 80 for all 3 of us which isn't bad but we had some food violation server. I feel bad to be upset because our cook was also very nice but it was not okay and the tricks were lacking. read more

Teppan Tora - New York steak and shrimp - Teppanyaki Near Me - Fresno, California

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Made reservation for party of 10 for a birthday and was seated quickly in a more private group seating which was nice. We were welcomed by Anders who was extremely attentive. Super friendly and helpful especially dining with 4 little kiddos and offer chopstick helper attachment which was nice. Our chef Jeremiah was hilarious & provided an entertaining teppan show that kept us engaged while cooking our meals as well as keeping the kiddos eyes peel open to watch what's next. Lunch prices was a great deal for our meals with more than enough portion to have some to take home. Overall, it is a good price if you want teppan and can get an entertaining show and not have to eat during dinner to get it like some other places do. read more

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Went there for their lunch specials. The specials come with a miso soup, salad, white rice and two items. We picked chicken katsu and tuna sashimi for the lunch special and ordered a Tuesday special Teppan bowl: bacon fried rice with a choice of meat/vege. There were some customers but it wasn't particularly busy. The wait for the food was slightly longer than I anticipated, about 20 minutes for the fried rice, and 5 more minutes after that for the miso soup and another 15 minutes for the special. The katsu was not good and was dry. It looked like they fried it the first time, cut it, and it was not fully cooked, so they fried it again. (Or it was old and they refried it again.) The sashimi was fishy. The fried rice was a bit better, but it wasn't tasty. The server was okay but the service was slow. Probably will not come back. read more

Teppan Tora - Teppan bowl: bacon fried rice with beef. - Teppanyaki Near Me - Fresno, California

I went here for a hibachi birthday lunch and there was just three of us and two other guys in the whole restaurant. The server was a twitchy, nervous lady, but that wasn't an issue. The hibachi chef completely forgot my shrimp and went to the kitchen at the end to get them. It shouldn't be much to expect a chef to count out 9 shrimps divided by three people. And the food was salty af. I literally did not eat more than five bites and gave the boxed leftovers to my sister. The only thing I ate was the Philly roll. For $15, those were the smallest rolls I've ever seen. They literally looked like the California rolls you find at a grocery store. It was quite dark inside, to either save on electric costs or hide the dirt. I hate being generous and regret tipping the chef $20 and the server $30 because in hindsight, it just reinforces the terrible service and food. I just felt bad for them because there's no way this restaurant is going to last and the two construction workers definitely did not tip them, but understandably so because they'll need the money to pay for hypertension medications from the salty ass rice, meat, and vegetables. TL;DR: Salty teppanyaki meal, forgotten shrimp, overpriced roll, spotty service. read more

I grew up coming to Sakanaya so I was sad to see it go but excited to try the new & approved Teppan Tora. The restaurant looks similar but is cleaner and updated. The new bar looks great and bartender, Anna made us delicious drinks. 8 of us had a reservation at 7:00pm and were sat promptly. I was so happy to see that Teppan Tora kept past employees. The sweetest lady still works there and her face lit up when I said hello! The chefs were backed up so she took our drink and food orders. Our miso soup and salads were brought while the chef finished up. The fried rice was delicious and is now made with bacon. Hot & spicy always kicks the food up a notch. Overall enjoyed our food and they brought mochi for our friend's birthday! read more

Teppan Tora - Teppanyaki Table - Teppanyaki Near Me - Fresno, California

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Excellent service along with great food and drinks. Definitely recommend. If you're a local or visiting Woodward Park for an event I highly recommend. read more

They gave us a little private room . The service was great . Chef was great and very entertaining ...

I made reservations for my MIL's bday celebration via Yelp party of 6 (2high chairs) for 2:30pm. We arrived 5mins prior to our reserved time. There were already people there waiting as well. When I entered the hostess was helping the party that entered before me. I'm not sure what was going on but it took her a while to come back to the front. I was waiting for her or someone else to come back to check us in. Just saw a lot of workers walking around. Finally someone came and greeted us and checked us in. Then the hostess came back and greeted us and asked how many. I told her I had reservations and a few seconds later the lady that had greeted us first took us back to the teppanyaki tables. Guess we didn't make it clear but my husband wanted just a regular table and there was no option during reservations online nor were we asked when we got checked in. Once seated we looked over the menu they had sushi with vegan options, noodles and rice bowls, apps and salads. We were also given a small lunch menu 11:30pm-2:30pm. Not sure why it was given when they sat us down about 10mins after our 2:30pm reservation. Anyways we waited a little while until our server came to get our orders as he was also the server for the party across from us. He was nice and took our orders right away. I ordered the Tora Trio (chicken, teriyaki beef and shrimp). Our teppan chef was kind and did a few tricks asked if there was an occasion we were celebrating. We mentioned it was my MIL's birthday so it was nice that he did a little show and we sang her a Happy Birthday. At the end he brought out his lights and speaker and presented another fire show. The food was okay nothing spectacular and a bit overpriced compared to competitors. Everything was also a tad bit on the salty side. But I did enjoy the beef and the chicken which was perfectly cooked. Overall glad to have tried not sure if we'll be returning. Teppan was okay, service in the beginning was so slow, it was a bit frustrating just having to wait on someone to greet us or even check us in when we arrived early for our reservation. Also, not that we expect anything but a small dessert to celebrate a birthday would have been nice. read more

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Disappointed. Ordered from here because it's only one of two places I know that sell Yosenabe (which I LOVE). Almost 30 dollars and it was a waste. There were about 3-4 good-sized but super tough shrimp, 4 scallops which were decent, and maybe 6 small pieces of chopped calamari (also decent). Veggies consisted of a literal pinch of shitaki that was pretty much shredded and that. was. it. I've NEVER had such a pathetic yosenabe in my life. Other things ordered were teppan lunch seafood combo and a couple of sushi rolls. Sushi was decent but def not worth the price, and the teppan lunch was also average but they charged me for 'extra' hot spicy sauce and of course didnt include it. OK food but too expensive for the quality. read more

Solid teppanyaki spot. Inside is modern, clean and aesthetically pleasing. We got teppanyaki for lunch and our chef was very good. The trio came with teriyaki steak, chicken, and shrimp. Very flavorful and cooked just how we liked. The hot and spicy chicken was also very flavorful and not overcooked. We also tried the red dragon roll, the fish was fresh and not too spicy. Our chef made great conversation and was welcoming. They also have cocktails/wine/beer to choose from. I got the hibiscus mule which was refreshing and paired well with the meal. Can't wait to be back! :) read more

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This was our first time here in this incarnation. It was early on a Friday evening and not crowded. One couple at the bar, my wife and I in general dining, and a couple of tables of teppanyaki going. Service was excellent. And the food was very good. The star of the show was the fresh wasabi - absolutely delicious. The fried rice, tempura, and nigiri were top notch. The sushi rolls were the weak spots, but they were still very good. Everyone was very friendly, and the place seemed very clean. We will be going back - for that fresh wasabi as a major draw. read more

Teppan Tora - To start, fresh wasabi on the top left, bombshell roll, fried rice, & tempura veggies, & below are pieces of nigiri & a spicy tuna roll. - Teppanyaki Near Me - Fresno, California

Located at the Riverview Shopping Center, you'll find this new yummy teppanyaki spot. On my visit, there was no signage to indicate where they are or that they are open; however, if you are familiar with Sakanaya, it's in the same place but with new owners. Came here on a Sunday around noon for teppanyaki and it was not busy (I don't think many people know this spot is here yet!!!). The interior is super clean and has a nice ambiance. The food was yummy. I'm a sucker for teppanyaki so you can't go wrong with the classic complimentary miso soup, choice of protein, fried rice, hibachi veggies, and beansprouts! I opted to get the hot and spicy chicken and it was great. The absolute highlight of the meal was definitely our teppanyaki chef, Barry! Juggling cooking, doing cool tricks, and making conversation is no easy task but he did it. He was awesome!!! My family and I have been to numerous teppanyaki restaurants in Fresno but by far the best chef we've had was him! He made the experience 10x better. I would definitely come back here again. read more

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What a great teppanyaki place in north fresno-- there was no sign outside for Teppan Tora, but saw an inviting Open sign. We came for lunch, a party of 6 and opted for teppanyaki. We were seated immediately. The teppanyaki experience was great! The food was very good, the soup was nice and warm, the fried rice, meats and vegetables were all cooked to my liking-- well seasoned. And our chef was very interactive-- which made all our lunch experience a great one! read more

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Great food n drinks had a great time amazing service from the chef and very beautiful place read more

Teppan Tora - Amazing time very fun and great food and drinks - Teppanyaki Near Me - Fresno, California

Great food! Sat at the teppanyaki area and got graced by Juju's awesome performance. The staff was very attentive and got out food fast and they all tasted good. The place was super spacious and fun to hang around with family and friends. read more

Teppan Tora - Oysters - Teppanyaki Near Me - Fresno, California

Hidden gem! Super fresh fish and the toro literally melts in your mouth. Great variety of rolls and craft cocktails! Friendly, attentive service and a chill, classy atmosphere. One of the best sushi spots in the area! read more

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Legit sushi spot! Found this gem of a spot offering melt in your mouth sashimi (tako, toro, yellowtail belly) and it more than compares to places we've enjoyed in SoCal. Service was top notch, attentive and friendly. Ask for Chef Bobby, who will take you on a culinary journey. This will definitely be our go-to spot for sushi. Enjoy! read more

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Visited Teppan Tora when family was in town from out of state, every time they visit, we try to go to a teppanyaki restaurant because everyone knows the Central Valley has the best! We came during Christmas so they were pretty busy, but with a reservation we were sat right away. My family ordered saki, which they seemed to enjoy. My sister and her husband ordered some appetizers, including sushi and they really liked it. The soup, salad and entrees were delicious. I ordered the steak which was cooked perfectly. The fried rice wasn't my favorite fried rice I've had, but it was pretty good. My only complaint was that the veggies weren't cooked all the way so they were crunchy, the onions are typically one of my favorite sides, but in this case, I couldn't even eat them. Overall, we had a good experience, I know they haven't been open all that long, so maybe they just need some time to iron everything out. Restaurant is clean and decorated nicely. I'll probably be back to try it again. read more

Our first experience here was for my birthday & we had a great time! The inside was nice & pretty similar to any other teppanyaki spot. However, they do have a beautiful outdoor patio that separates it from others in Fresno. The service was fast & the food was delicious! We ordered New York Steak, Hot & Spicy Chicken, Shrimp, Fried Rice, & Veggies. The prices were fair for the large portions you receive. The steak & shrimp were very good & fresh. We will definitely be back for a family dinner! New York Steak 10/10 Hot & Spicy Chicken 10/10 Fried Rice 10/10 Veggies 10/10 read more

Devin was great & provided such good service. Food was good too! Came for lunch on a saturday afternoon.

Ok this place was good. Not amazing, but great. Service was on point and I appreciate it. Beer was cold and the appetizers were hot. This is a nice place for a group to get together and enjoy each other's company over a great meal. The food is freshly cooked in front of you. The way you want it. The only thing I am eh about it the amount of oil they keep putting to get the meat to cook. I knows it's a flat grill but it could've been a littler tastier without all the oil. So, flavor is ok, but you can taste the oils over seasoning. I think this is just going to happen no matter what. Overall, a good place for a group. read more

Teppan Tora - Beef and chicken - Teppanyaki Near Me - Fresno, California

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I had an amazing experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection right in front of us. The chef put on such a fun show for our 10 month old daughter. Lots of laughs, great energy, and impressive skills. Anna was just as outstanding. Every staff member was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcomed. She checked on us often and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience from start to finish. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending it to friends and family! read more

Teppan Tora - Tora trio - Teppanyaki Near Me - Fresno, California

Hands down the freshest fish in Fresno! Every bite of sushi was incredibly fresh, you can really taste the difference. The rice was perfectly done, not too mushy, not too firm -- just right, which is surprisingly hard to find. The atmosphere is also a big upgrade -- they've clearly done some remodeling and it shows. Everything feels new and modern with a chic, welcoming vibe. The large koi pond in the back adds a super calming touch, great for relaxing while you eat. Our waitress was super friendly and went above and beyond by letting us order off the lunch menu even though we came in a little past lunch -- definitely appreciated that discount! We also had the teriyaki beef and it was cooked perfectly, super flavorful and tender. I'm already planning to come back soon to try their teppanyaki next time. Highly recommend! Note: we started eating before snapping photos!! read more

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I first tried their food during my office lunch that was catered by them. The bacon fried rice was so delicious so we decided to try the whole Teppan experience. So delicious! Our chef is hilarious and the waiter is really attentive. The place is clean and well maintained as well. Will go back again! read more

Presentable, good price. Had a bit of gut issues afterwards, wasn't sure if it was the fried rice or the unlimited Kumamoto oysters (which were otherwise quite good). Our teppanyaki experience was good, though I think he may have scorched the eggs a bit longer than I would have. read more