stopped by while waiting for my car to charge in the adjacent lot. great service, generous portions. absolute gem!

They are very generous with their portions . They are friendly and place is clean . I recommend this place read more

Teriyaki Express - Mixed seafood plate - Japanese Near Me - Soledad, California

Always fresh and delicious food ! I always get chicken teriyaki w white rice and tempura veggies staff is also great .

Been going here for years and it always hits the spot the bento boxes and chicken katsu plate are the best

We had Teriyaki Express as a work lunch and it really hit the spot. I liked that the bento box had a salad, rice, 2 pieces of tempura shrimp, 2 mini eggrolls, and the beef. It was a lot of food for not a lot of money. The extra bit of rice was perfect for an afternoon snack when we didn't have a lot of time due to our project. The soy sauce they gave us wasn't very good. It didn't really taste like anything. That's really the only negative about this spot. The interaction with the counter workers was light and Covid-friendly. They had a plastic barrier hanging from the ceiling and hand sani ready to use for workers and customers alike. read more

The meat portions are very generous. I got the chicken plate which turned into 2 meals. Will be back here again.

Always welcoming have my order done promptly and accordingly always offers condiments and beverages the food is delicious love the cleanliness I would recommend read more

The places that Yelp sends you too. If you're stopping in Soledad for Gas read BELOW! My significant other and I used to love making late night runs to Jack in the Box and grabbing tacos and the Chicken Terriyaki bowl. They recently brought it back on the menu but it's not the same. Not that the Jack in the box terriyaki bowl was all that great but for late night eats it would hit the spot. There is no place that I would crave or even look to try a Terriyaki bowl. Fast forward to making a fortuitous stop for gas along 101 in good ol Soledad , Ca. A mom and pop store, the chicken terriyaki bowl was off the hook! Nice generous portions the terriyaki sauce seeps into the rice below. Every single adult in our party was raving about this place and said "is there any place near home that has something like this" The sad answer is "no" . For price , comfort and just being different than what we typically order Terriyaki Express has a simple name, simple decor but an absolutely amazing singular dish (Chicken Terriayki bowl) that will make me want to plan out a stop for gas in Soledad in the future for a delicous cheap meal. If you like my reviews, consider "following" my profile for reviews all across the SF Bay Area . Why "follow" someone? It causes the person you follow's reviews to tier to top when you pull up a business. I find this very handy when researching venues. Rod's Review grading scale explained. Essentially I personally base it on the likelihood of a return visit and I try to be stingy with 5 star reviews since they should be "special" in my eyes. Price/Value also play a role obviously but there are $ and $$$$ littered across my grading scale. 5 stars - "I'll go out of my way" (approx 6 % of my reviews) 4 stars- "If I was in the area I'd go here and would recommend", (approx 38% of my reviews) 3 stars "Maybe if was nearby", (approx 37% of my reviews) 2 stars -"Would likely not return, Only if you want to go", (approx 16% of my reviews) 1 star -"No thanks, even if I was hungry", (approx. 3 % of my reviews) read more

Love this hidden gem been going there for years in Soledad. Small family owned business well portions read more

Teriyaki Express - Combination place teriyaki steak and chicken - Japanese Near Me - Soledad, California

Food is delicious, the service with a smile and attention to detail, which is good when we live 25 minutes away.

We were on our way north and had to make a pit stop in this area. We found this hole in the wall and thought we d give them a try. The lady took care of our order expeditiously and before we could blink.... our order was ready. We got the teriyaki chicken bowl with option of white or dark meat as well as the chicken katsu plates. Very nice servings and generous portions. This is a definitely winner. It s a nice change from the burger places on the side of the highway 101. So, give this small business a try! read more

Favorite teriyaki place in the area. Its great having something local , amazing food , & a variety of combos to choose from. The chicken & or Beef bowls never fail they are delicious! Definitely recommend! read more

I can say its delicious. Good portion and staffs were very nice. The food was delicious. Not expensive compare to the size of food. We had Chicken katsu bento and beef teriyaki bento. Great food!! read more

From a resident who has been coming to this restaurant for over 10 years, I would have to say hands-down this is one of the best home-cooked teriyaki establishments. The owners are very hard-working and maintaining consistent menu. That is super delicious. My favorite to go is the Bento plate and the Chicken and beef combo plate. read more

Great place ! Foods awesome people cool. I must put 85 characters here because a goddam machine told me to. ‍

Stopped by on the the way to Pismo Beach based on the good Yelp reviews. I have to say that I don't really understand the almost 5 star rating. We ordered the chicken teriyaki bowl (which though was an ample serving, we found to be dry & not very different to bottled teriyaki). The steak teriyaki bowl was tastier. My son ordered the fish & chips & that was a generous serving though the chips/fries were unsalted & that's always a no-no for me. As for ambiance, the front of the store was pretty clean & neat but the bathroom was not. I always judge a restaurants kitchen by its bathroom & the pictures here speak for themselves. Come on people. Just get out some bleach & wipe down your bathroom doors, trash cans & sinks. It's not that difficult but makes a world of difference! read more

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I ordered the Teriyaki chicken, $13.11 food was delicious. nice amount exactly how I asked. staff was extremely friendly and professional taking care of what I wanted. ambiance was good. fast caring service. reasonable prices. I will definitely come back. read more

Been going here for years never disappointed and the family who runs it are very nice sweet and friendly. The baby back ribs are to die for if they don't run out hahaa read more

We figured the odds of stopping for food in Soledad and finding something worth helping about were slim but Teriyaki Express was amazing. The restaurant was clean, the owners were really nice and the food was perfect. It's the highest quality chicken, beef and veg that I've ever had at a teriyaki place. Just a great lunch experience and this is now locked in our memory for a go to when traveling up the 101. Trust me on this one! read more

Best one out of all The food is so good The place is always clean Great customer service too read more

Owners are very customer oriented. Plates are generous portions and very tasty. My favorite is the shrimp tempura with the amazing noodles.

Great food, awesome customer service and really friendly staff. The food here is provided with extra amounts of sauce, main entree and side dishes. I love this place! read more

Teriyaki Express - Chicken Katsu, Kalamazoo, Short Ribs & Chicken Kastu, shrimp tempura and rice - Japanese Near Me - Soledad, California

Who doesn't love a teriyaki place especially in the middle of no mans land? The owner is so friendly, their service is always quick, and they've never gotten my order wrong haha. Food recommendations: Chicken katsu with white rice and steamed (or tempura veggies) Chicken teriyaki plate with steamed veggies Tip: mix the teriyaki sauce with a bit of sriracha (thank me later) ;) ask for extra teriyaki sauce read more

These are short ribs.. the other picture is baby back ribs... But try these! Best short ribs in town, than again... Town is small AF. Chicken is whatever, but beef was on point. read more

Teriyaki Express - Japanese Near Me - Soledad, California

I came here for a lunch break during a long road trip and this place didn't disappoint! It was a nice atmosphere and a cozy spot and the food was great! I split a chicken teriyaki plate and gyozas with a sister and I'm so glad I did, because it was a lot of food for the price of around $12! Also, the fresh steamed vegetables with our plate were fantastic and everything in general was very fresh. This is definitely a family business which is always a plus, and service was great! So glad we stopped here- it's been a while since I've had good teriyaki like this! read more

The food was so fresh and delicious! And the price was amazing! My boyfriend and I stopped here on a roadtrip and I wish we had one where we live!! It was so good!! The staff was very nice and the restaurant was clean. Highly recommend!! read more

Diamond in the rough for sure. This place is really good straight gas!! the chicken is always good n the tempura is fiiiiire

I got the chicken n beef combo and it's soo good!! It was around $14 but they give u a lot of food. The chicken and beef tasted fresh and it was hot w good sauce. I got steamed veggies and the broccoli and carrots were cooked perfectly. Crunchy yet cooked. Highly recommend if u want a healthier lunch or dinner! Next time I would probably ask for less teriyaki sauce if I wanted it to be even more healthy. read more

Teriyaki Express - Chicken n beef combo $14 - Japanese Near Me - Soledad, California

I love the fact that it's simple "healthy" depending on how much sweet sauce you put on it and depending if you get the steamed veggies or tempura veggies. Nice portions nothing to complain about service is usually fast it all depends on how busy they are but it's worth the wait trust me! read more

You would not see this place from the highway and that's a shame because it's a fantastic stop to get some quick American style Japanese lunch. Portions are ample, food is always cooked when you order it, and the people who run it are delightful. The Bento Plates are my favorite, easily the best value on the menu. I've stopped here dozens of time while working and never been disappointed. True gem of a local business which everyone should support. read more

Teriyaki Express - Chicken and Beef Bento Boxes - Japanese Near Me - Soledad, California

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Awesome food reminds me of the Japanese food I grew up eating in Hawaii. Simple cheap large portions and probably not the healthiest! But absolutely awesome! read more

I agree that the chicken is tender and the teriyaki sauce is delicious, but I'm not too impressed with the soggy rice and the simply-steamed chopped broccoli and sliced carrots. We ate in our car because they only offered take-out orders at the time that we stopped by. read more

Always stop here on the way home from the Bay Area. Super good food. Very clean style. The prices are so good for what you get. Huge portions of meat in the meals. The fact that you can upgrade the veggies from steamed to tempura for 25 cents is INSANE. Not only is that usually like a $5-$7 upgrade anywhere else, but this place legitimately has the best tempura I've ever had. Not a fluke... everytime we come it's crispy, but not soggy, and perfectly cooked. I wish more people knew about this place because the family who runs it is so nice and they are fast and friendly. I wish I lived nearby... we'd eat here every week. 5 stars for sure. Try it!! read more

Mmh food is amasing i love those cucu.bers they would give out as a side. I love eating theur tempura veggies and theit chicken tereyaki is tender and juicy just melts inyour mouth read more

After living in Zhengzhou & Yantai, China as well as Tokyo, Japan...I avoid places like this. However, after a week in Soledad with Mexican food every day, I needed a change. This was the absolute best American Chinese food I've ever eaten. The chicken was fresh & juicy, the sticky rice was perfect, the cucumber appetizer (comes free) is the best I've ever tasted, and the Tempura Vegetables was light, crispy, and cooked to perfection. The best part? I've been spending roughly $15 each night I've been here...this meal was $8 and I had leftovers! read more

Teriyaki Express - Teriyaki Chicken was fresh, moist, and perfectly sauced! - Japanese Near Me - Soledad, California

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A hidden gem. Tasty sauce, perfectly cooked chicken. Perfect steamed vegetables. Great rice. Gyozas were yum as was the sauce. Super clean. People are so nice. Basically great all around for this traveler with kids. Got the chicken plate and gyozas. Portion size was huge. Could have fed 3-4 on that. read more

I love the bentos! I recommend, seriously! The place is also really comforting, and sanitary. Definitely a must

This place is awesome, well worth the spot. Super hole in the wall, but amazing food. Got the Teriyaki Beef bowl, it was great.

Our go to spot traveling from NorCal to the Central Coast and back. The Teriyaki chicken bowl is out of this world. Tons of delicious white meat with a nice teriyaki sauce. The broccoli is always cooked perfectly...never soggy or overdone. All topped on a bed of white rice. What a great, healthy meal served up by a wonderful family who has run the place for years. We'll done! read more

Great food, great price! Ordered on the phone to go. Food was fresh and warm. Will go again.