Bra Teri cafe is the bomb! I like the fried rice always good serving and price. Really good tasty food always hits the spot , especially the Tyler special no curry potato salad with California roll , for under 30$ I'm more than happy. I'm full . Always good service . Aloha atmosphere every time I come in. Epic! Solid thumbs up over here . Thank you , aloha read more

Teri Cafe - Tyler special no curry Potato salad California roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

Teri Cafe Is one of my favorite places to dine inside at. I placed my order with Jackie. I preferred the Plate Number 14, this meal included Grilled Chicken Teriyaki with white rice, green salad with lightly seasoned dressing and potato salad with an orange wedge. My beverage that I ordered is the one regular size glass of Raspberry FUZE Iced Tea. For dessert, I added the 2 Mango flavored Mochi. My total dinner cost was $20.00. Everything that I have eaten at this Teri Cafe Restaurant location was very healthy and very tasty! The Mango Mochi Ice Cream has a tangy and sweet Mango flavor to them. This Mango Mochi outer shell has powdered sugar sprinkled on the top with a rice based exterior and it has a chewy texture to it. The inside center is Mango flavored ice cream. This Mango ice cream has a tart mango flavor with a slightly sweet taste to them. It's very refreshing and delicious! My order was brought over to my table by Yurishi . It only took about 15 minutes to prepare and to cook my grilled Teriyaki Chicken with the cooked White Rice. That was very fast food. The customer service I received from Jackie and Yurishi was really excellent! Tonight for my dinner time meal , this Teri Cafe was very crowded with a lot of walk-in customers. I enjoy eating inside this location at Teri Cafe because everyone of their servers are great and I am treated with respect and appreciation for my business with them. I am Teri Cafe's loyal customer and I have enjoyed dining inside this restaurant for 3 times already. I will definitely comeback again soon read more

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Great selection and food, plus some really healthy options not often available on other restaurant menus.

Food is excellent. Good quality. I also like the fact that they put the teriyaki sauce on the side. I like very little sauce and this way I can control how much I put on. This was to go order. read more

The workers were very kind and food came out fast!! It was very cold inside the store though and the ramen I ordered was almost bland and lacking salt. Glad they had the soy sauce and Sriracha on the table which made it 10 times better read more

Teri Cafe - Banzai Ramen Stir Fried Vegetable & Chicken - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

Been going here for 16 years. Love it every time even though we have moved 45 min drive away. Food is always great. Fresh ramen noodles with the right texture and chewiness. Tonkotsu (original) is excellent. The sushi choices have always been my favorite. Stir fry noodles are good, just not my fav. read more

This is seriously our favorite restaurant in Oceanside! Solid food every time, reasonably priced and friendly staff! We've had almost every dish served since we started coming here, and haven't had a bad one yet. My favorite ramen also...spicy banzai chicken. Dinner specials are also where it's at. Salmon Kama plate is also simple but delicious! Spicy salmon salad with the wasabi dressing is great. Thank you Teri cafe! read more

The service was terrible and the food was bad. First let me say I have been going to Teri Cafe for many years. This last experience was just bad. I understand that everyone in the industry is having to adjust to the rising costs of EVERYTHING... but this was ridiculous. I ordered the veggie tempura plate, a tempura shrimp roll and a crunch roll... BOTH rolls had nothing but a piece of shrimp and some smashed avocado in them... I was told that the rolls were made properly and they never had anything else in them... lol all I can do I laugh and not go back. To pay over $60 for this was laughable. I would recommend you go to ANY OTHER ESTABLISHMENT. The service is terrible and the food was bad read more

Teri Cafe - Veggie tempura plate - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

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A terrific change up from the burgers and fries. We come here somewhat regularly (few times a year), or the other location as well. Grandkids love the simplicity of the food. The wife loves the huge lunch teriyaki CHX portions (#11). I usually go for the salmon kama plate if they have it to get my salmon fix. All good here! Dicks read more

Teri Cafe - A sign on the wall. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

I just wanna give a shout out to the awesome cashier who helped me today. Uriel went above and beyond to help me with my order today, he saw that I was physically incapacitated & he offered to bring my food to my car and even opened my car door for me. Thank you so much for your kind gesture and for going Above & Beyond. I appreciate you! read more

Here's another place that we frequent I'd say about once a month. This place is reasonably priced and you get a lot of food. The dinner specials and the bowls are probably the best deals, but that's just me. They've got everything from teriyaki chicken/beef bowls, sushi, hand rolls, and ramen. It's not the best, but it's decent. Don't expect omakase quality. Large portions Serve beer Easy parking read more

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Always a solid experience here. Parking is much easier at this location. My husband and I split the D1 special and it was plenty of food. Prices are fare, portions large, food tasty, and service is friendly. I do wish they had coke instead of Pepsi. Previously we have also eaten on the dog friendly patio and ordered takeout (which they package great). read more

My review is for the plaza drive. I wrote this in March of 2023 and posted it in the El Camino location. I have heard about this place for years from my daughter. While visiting she finally took me here. I was not disappointed. Line busy to order and place packed on a Wednesday night. Food prices great for the huge amount of food you get. I had Teriyaki Chicken with rice and my daughter had the same but on noodles. Going back to visit in July and will definitely come back. I came back to Cali in the summer and my daughter knew I liked it that she brought me back two times. Both visits were great. You get a lot of food for the price and it is delicious. They place gets busy so you might hit a line of people and then finding a seat is difficult. But they do have in and outside dining. The staff is friendly and wants to make sure you have a good experience. read more

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May be the most rippin' lunch special in north county. Wednesday is Chicken Teri Bowl with two tempura shrimp for $11, including drink...love that!!! If you want to healthy it up a bit, splurge $1 on brown rice and get the sauce on the side. Affordable dinner is also a real possibility with wine and draft Sculpin for just $7! Thank you Teri Cafe for not capitalizing on post-COVID greed and service charges. Your crowds of loyal customers seem to agree. read more

While the workers were friendly, the restaurant was dusty and the food was not worth the money. The biggest issue that I had was the vegetable fried rice that literally tasted like white rice and vegetables mixed in. There was absolutely nothing fried about it and it had zero flavor. read more

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If you've been to Hawaii or grew up there, you'll love this casual comfort meal! The teriyaki chicken, salmon, and grilled mackerel come in a generous platter that truly feels like home-style Hawaiian cooking. A hearty and excellent comfort meal! read more

Came here for my birthday lunch. As always Teri's never fails to amazing me with their friendly customer service, quick and caring staff, fresh food, and relaxing environment. This time round I had the Hawaiian role and Spicy Tuna hand role, Crunch Roll, miso soup, and shrimp tempura hand roll. Everything was delicious and fresh. Shout out to Walter for always having a friendly smile and amazing energy! read more

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It's disheartening to read the negative reviews. My wife and I visited Teri four times when we were in the area and did not experience any problems with the food or service. The order takers were friendly. The table helpers were friendlier, who once bought a water bowl for our dog. The employees looked like high school students who were intent on doing a good (first?) job rather than just passing the day. Though bad employees exist in any café or restaurant, we have not met one in Teri, so far. We thought the café had more of a Hawaiian atmosphere than an Oceanside or Southern Cal atmosphere. We always ordered the chicken teriyaki and shrimp & veggie tempura. We usually arrive fifteen minutes after Teri opens, so every item is fresh, the tempura oil is clean, and the lunch crowd hasn't arrived yet. The young table helpers always asked us about our food or if we needed anything. We smiled and said the food was very good. Teri is a gem as its chicken teriyaki and shrimp & veggie tempura are on par with the many very good casual Japanese restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. When we are in the neighborhood in the future, we will revisit Teri, which is better than the many casual and full-service San Diego Japanese restaurants (which do not appear to be true Japanese restaurants). read more

Great prices for great food. You order off a large menu posted behind the cashiers then have a seat. They have outside and inside dining and you never have a long wait to be served. Inside isn't fancy but adequate. I eat there frequently and I'm never disappointed. :) read more

Great food, service and atmosphere. Love this place! I like the weekday specials and veteran discount. read more

Ok we've been coming back because it's convenient. I've grown to like their teriyaki chicken and teriyaki beef. They do have the best teriyaki chicken. It's nicely grill and you can taste the grill. I also liked the teriyaki beef, it's tender and not chewy. They have specials and the price isn't bad. It's affordable and lots of food is provided. The line isn't too bad and most of the time you can find a seat. read more

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I ordered the Assorted Sushi tray for my New Yearr's Eve party. The price is excellent and sushi was fresh and delicious. My guests loved it! read more

Teri Cafe - The Sushi Assortment Tray. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

I tried the House fried rice. I wasn't impressed initially, however I had some form leftovers the next day and put Teriyaki sauce on it, and oh man that was the ticket. Really, really good. My wife had the chicken Teriyaki with fried rice and really liked hers too. We'll be a returning customer here too. read more

Consistently good food Have only dined in once or twice and it was relaxed. Mostly get takeout, tempura is always good(best for dine-in but as long as you eat it right away you can totally get takeout, just make sure you get your tempura dipping sauce. read more

SHRIMP YAKISOBA They give you plenty of food but it was under seasoned and they only gave me 4 shrimp. BARELY GETS 3 STARS (And that's only because 2 1/2 stars wasn't available) read more

Teri Cafe - SHRIMP YAKISOBA Their portions are great BUT I wasn't impressed with it. Was under seasoned and only came with 4 shrimp. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

This is a very nice casual style eatery that offers a Hawaiian style food menu. You can get things like tempura and katsu, and they serve these items with potato salad, orange slices, green salad, rice, etc. They have Hawaiian juices, like POG and others as well. The service is good, they give you a number, then bring food to your table. The interior is very clean, well lit, and comfortable. If you want to have a reasonably priced meal with your family that is better than what you could get at a chain fast casual restaurant, check this place out. read more

Please improve on customer service. Treat everyone as one and smile to everyone. I asked for a to go box and the female wariness didn't even say if she was getting one, she just walked away but she did get a to go box. When I said Thank you, she just walked away again. However, she smiled for the family next to me and acknowledged them wiyh "you're welcome" etc ... made me feel like I was not wanted as a customer. I will not return read more

Took a grandkid here for lunch and enjoyed their bowls. Very flavorful and ample portions.

I have not been here in many years and I use to ftequently eat here prior to this gap of time. I must say Teri Cafe has passed the test of time. They still have good, fast service with friendly hosts. The food quality and taste are as I remember. The atmosphere is still casual and the place is always immaculately clean. This place will remain on my go to list when in the area. read more

Love this place! It's been a go-to place of ours for years. Food is consistently delicious and service is great! Love the teriyaki chicken, beef, & salmon, sushi rolls, ramen, and katsu chicken! It's always busy which is a good sign! read more

For over 22 years, Teri Cafe has been my go-to for yummy meals and island vibes. Their sushi selection has expanded, but the real star for me is the tempura noodle soup. This time, the Kauai Roll (a no-rice yumminess), the charming Caterpillar roll, and salmon and unagi nigiri, all paired with sake, left me so, so stuffed and satisfied - no room for the soup! Guess I'll just have to go back soon. Thanks Teri Cafe for always delivering great service! read more

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We like coming here because the menu is pretty extensive to offer something for everyone at a reasonable price. In my family, there are those who like poke, those who like ramen, or sushi. It's a very down-to-earth kind of place with lots of turn over, so expect to wait in line but it will go fast. This is a very family-oriented place so you'll see multi-generational families, families with little kids, and sometimes just friends hanging out. Don't expect super authentic sushi but everything is tasty and a good portion so you will be satisfied. read more

I found this restaurant while Looking for a place to have lunch after playing tennis league nearby. The first thing I noticed as I walked in was seeing a large sriracha sauce bottle( the original one) on every table. Thought this was my kind of place to eat. I had to order at the front first before seating. The menu was very extensive and really liked to try a few things but it was too much to eat by myself so just decided you try two items, salmon skin salad and a sushi platter. The salmon salad was bigger than I expected and it was very good. The fish on the sushi was fresh but had a little too much rice for my liking. I will get a sashimi plate the next time. Good sencha green tea. Nice atmosphere. read more

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Love Teri cafe! Everything is always good- teriyaki chicken, udon, ramen, sushi, everything!

I was in the area and had been here before. I was just about done running my errands and wanted to order dinner to take home. So, I got on the phone and placed an order for the #5 (beef teriyaki and shrimp plate), the Tanuki Udon and a rainbow roll. I was told that all would be ready in about 15 minutes. The do have a text notification system, so I went in once the order was ready-that's convenient. It was busy, as usual but the line to pay moved fast. I've always really liked this location better than the El Camino spot because of the patio-it's a good spot! Anyway, 20 minutes later at home, the food was still pretty warm after the ride home. It was nice that they separated the broth and noodles and had the teriyaki sauce on the side. Everything was pretty tasty! My favorite was the ginger salad dressing, so yum! Also, the portion size for both the plate and udon was pretty good along with the price! The only thing missing are pictures of the food, next time! read more

My wife ate here years ago and raved about how much food you can get for little money... Naturally my inner dialogue went something like, "What!? Great sushi for a bargain? We need to go there now!" We headed over for dinner around 1800 (6pm). I guess some things changed over the five years she last visited. Prices seemed to be on par with every sushi restaurant we've ate at recently. Although the food was good, it wasn't anything to rave about. They have the typical variety menu items for sushi, chicken, beef, gyoza, etc. They have a few special rolls too. Teri Cafe occupies the end unit of a strip mall and has a larger outdoor seating area next to the parking lot. The inside has a lot more seating than the patio, both areas have there pros and cons. The cafe has a familiar flow. Signs posted at the entrance instruct new comers to order first, receive a number, and then get a table. Pretty typical for a Cafe. Food comes out quick and tastes good. Servers make rounds to ensure you don't need extra napkins, drinks, etc. People seem to love this place, and we must have just beat the dinner rush. By the time we left there was a line out the door. Why three stars? Price is comparable to many of the sushi restaurants in our area that are cleaner and offer a better dining experience. For the simple fact that they are a cafe (vice a restaurant), they are serving a lot of people quickly; inevitably this place has messy tables, dirty floors due to higher traffic, and a rushed feel/vibe. The food is good, borderline OK, definitely nothing to rave about. To sum it all up, the three stars are reflecting our dining experience to the price we paid to eat here. It's just not worth it to us. read more

Teri Cafe - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

This Teri's location is ALWAYS excellent. We go here quite often with family and friends & order a ton of food as prices are reasonable, food is wonderful, service is great (Walter is THE best) and we also love leftovers! We were 3 people with 2 at home, for whom we got take out. Ordered the perfectly fried gyoza, side tempura (which has 2 shrimp, green beans, sweet potato, zucchini), inari sushi, edamame and a beef/chicken teriyaki plate (doubled both meats, cus grandsons is 19) which comes with miso soup, green salad with miso dressing, potato salad and rice). Also a salmon plate that had a really good portion of perfectly cooked salmon and all the same sides as the plate above. I ordered the sashimi bowl and requested only salmon ($2 more) and brown rice (also $2 more). Since the brown rice is warm, it came on a plate with beautifully arranged avocado and the sashimi was presented like they were flower buds - damn, should have taken a picture!! Everything was excellent and I'll say it again... Walter is THE best. He makes sure that you have everything you need and comes back to check to make sure you have a great experience. We've tried most everything on their menu over the years and you have to try this place. I love their Banzai Ramen on cold days - super satisfying filled with grilled veggies and chicken. They have patio seating as well as tables inside & it's often busy, but even if you have to wait - it's well worth it. read more

Excellent meal. Great service. Perfect location. We went on a Friday afternoon and it was pretty busy. Bathrooms were clean. read more

Teri Cafe - #11, absolutely amazing! 10/10, Loved the drink choices. Bubblegum Soda, grape and much more. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

This place is a hidden gem. We ate lunch here and glad we did. There is a variety of dishes to order from. I ordered the chicken fried rice. This is now my top 2 chicken fried rice restaurants to eat. The fried rice was cooked perfectly with vegetables, and the chicken was juicy and not dry. I finished my entire plate. My friend had a vegi bowl . She enjoyed her meal too. The customer service was good, and the dining room theme was a little Hawaiian to it. I overall give 4 stars to Teri Cafe. Please give them a try if you're in the area. read more

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The food is always really good here and abundant. The only thing that I would do is add a little flavor to your potato salad. It was kind of bland. The service is always great too. read more