Honestly, this place has gone down hill in recent years. Stopped in with a friend to get something to eat got a seafood combo and a combo #1. The combo #1 started out pretty good a little dry with the meats but that happens. The pork was so dry I could barely swallow it even with sauce. I hand to throw it away. The seafood combo my friend got was terrible. The prawns were way over breaded and the white fish was like eating fish flavored rubber. She had me try it and I threw up into my napkin. Literally. And the salmon was inedible. Honestly teriyaki junction is overhyped and overpriced for what you ultimately end up getting. And honestly I'd recommend the McDonald's in the same parking lot over this place. *edit* and BOOM FOOD POISONING. Thanks a lot for the crappy experience. We will be calling tomorrow. read more

I was taking my grandson out for his birthday lunch. He chose sushi, American ichi. Sadly they're closed on Mondays. So we went to the Teriyaki Junction which is in the same strip mall as American ichi. Very disappointing, environment is...old. The California roll was fake crabmeat and cucumber rolled up in rice...very dry. Miso soup bland and cold. The Bento box I got one side of teriyaki beef and two sides of teriyaki chicken with sides of lettuce with some sweet type of dressing and white rice. The rice was OK my grandson said it didn't taste right. All three meat sides had same teriyaki sauce. The beef was thinly, slightly dry and disappointing. One of the two chicken dishes was ok the other had a strange taste for me. I will never go back and would not recommend. read more

I ordered lemon chicken to go and it didn't taste like lemon whatsoever. I am not sure if I got the wrong order or what happened but I was bummed! It was still good though, hence the four stars. read more

Teriyaki Junction - Lemon chicken? - Japanese Near Me - Placerville, California

Delicious & a great value! Best place to get sushi in Placerville. Love that they sprinkle Nori on top read more

Teriyaki Junction - Delicious & a great value! Best place to get sushi in Placerville. Love that they sprinkle Nori on top - Japanese Near Me - Placerville, California

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I love eating here! It's a great place to grab food on the way to/from Tahoe, but the locals love it too. Avoid the line (and crappy food) at McDonald's and get some teriyaki. They also have a few Korean food items on the menu. I always get the chicken wrap or noodles, but the chicken bowl is most filling! If you want a combo meal, their bento boxes are great. I also recently tried the fried cod combo and loved it. Ask for brown rice if you're a health freak! read more

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Great Japanese food for Placerville! I'm sticking with 4 stars on this after reading all the reviews and thinking about them. And most importantly after having sampled the place myself! This place was recommended by a co-worker as having good food and good people running it. He was right. I asked for a tofu and vegetable dinner and got a tasty and flavorful meal for $10 including hot tea. the tea was free with the meal actually and came in ceramic cups, very nice tea too. I'll be back! read more

Teriyaki Junction - Tofu vegetable dinner... Delicious! Great tea too - Japanese Near Me - Placerville, California

Yum yum good prices too. We love the chicken bowel. Cooked fresh and fast. They raised their price but still good.

My dad & I are regulars here for lunch we get the tempura combo with chicken it is absolutely delicious! My only complaint is the styrofoam containers they use. read more

I frequent this place, absolutely love the teriyaki chicken bowl, and Gyoza, always fast service too

I am from Sacramento, Not from around town, moved to the area 2 months ago and looking for some Good sushi. I got the spicy California roll they used imitation crab meat (like they took it out of the package and put it in, not fresh, didn't make anything with it, just full on imitation crab ALONE) and it was disgusting! I mean like really bad!!!! I Also got the chicken teriyaki bowl and the teriyaki sauce they put on the chicken looked and tasted like gravy! I mean I HATE leaving these negative reviews but I will NOT come here again. Normally my kids love teriyaki chicken and rice from ANY place but when we ate here here they threw it away and told me to never come back. I threw it away before I could take a photo, I mean that's how bad it was. I'm sad because since I moved out here EVERY Asian food place I have tried is very bad! I'm actually feeling very sick now from this. read more

The restaurant staff was great. However, I had been given a DoorDash gift card for Father's Day and tried to use it here. Long story but dealing with DoorDash was a nightmare. I placed my order for delivery, but was then notified thatI had to pick it up. When I got to this restaurant, they said DoorDash had not forwarded my order. The staff tried to contact DoorDash to straighten it out and they were put on hold for 15 minutes. These folks tried their best but I will never ever use DoorDash in the future. read more

This place is okay. Not the greatest food for the price, but not terrible. The sesame chicken is pretty good. Had ordered gyozas once and recieved them still frozen... so they definitely don't make theirs from scratch. Overall its a decent meal if you're looking for something different. read more

Loved this place when driving back from Tahoe! It's super casual here. Just walk up to the counter, order and pay. The woman at the register is nice and helped me to navigate through their extensive menu! I ordered stir fried noodles with loads of veggies (broccoli, cabbage, zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, etc). They asked me if I wanted it spicy and I asked for extra spicy. It was perfectly spicy and really delicious! The California rolls were just okay - nothing different nor special. I will definitely stop in here when I'm in the area! read more

Order at the front and pay for yourself, doesn't get much simpler than that. Owners were really nice and let me bring my own drink in from McDonalds. The chicken teriyaki here was the cheapest. I wasn't expecting much from this and I guess i was pleasantly surprised that it tasted decent. I've had much better elsewhere, but what can you expect at a Japanese restaurant located along a popular pit stop and at this price. The dish is simple, lots of rice with lots of chicken on top. This would be my go to restaurant if I had to stop in this area for gas. read more

Honestly some people may complain that it's simple, but I love it. I get just a standard chicken bowl every time and the sauce is perfect, the chicken is perfect, the rice is perfect, it's just great. It costs about what I believe it should cost and I believe I'm getting a fair deal for a quite above average meal. read more

Good food. Consistent quality. Excellent service. If you like Japanese food. You'll like this place

Loved the chicken rice bowl! Super generous portions and everything I tried was yummy! Has outdoor seating and super friendly staff.

Maybe 1.5 stars? The food just wasn't good. Based on the reviews, we stopped on our way through Placerville. We all ordered teriyaki bowls, thinking them a good choice since teriyaki does seem to be the signature dish. First of all, when we got back the car, I realized they forgot one order. Apparently, the guy forgot to include it in the order. Despite forgetting it, us having to come back, etc, he still made us pay for it (full price). The food was white rice, grilled meat on top, and then DROWNED, really drowned, in awful teriyaki. Even the tweens complained there was too much sauce. It was salty, oily, and I think the garlic had turned. I requested (and paid for) veggies to be added to mine. The guy asked if I wanted all broccoli (because it would cost more). I said I wanted a mix. Guess what? It was cabbage with two carrot shavings. If we hadn't taken out, I would have returned the food. It was just edible enough to stave off our hunger. read more

The food is really good here, at least what I have gotten which is the salmon teriyaki, beef teriyaki, and California rolls. I ask for extra sauce because sometimes it is a bit dry for my taste and the prices are reasonable. The hours here are terrible and when they began closing all weekend, I thought they were certainly going out of business. Hopefully they figure out how to stay afloat. read more

I was really surprised about how much I liked this place. What really made me give them a 5 star rating is the phenomenal customer service they provided. The staff was very sweet and went above and beyond to make sure they could satisfy us. They had made one minor mistake and expressed how sorry they were and gave me a free drink while a waited for them to fix it. It wasn't even a big deal, but they were wonderful about making sure we were happy. This place has been here for years and this was my first time. So, this was great first impression! read more

Teriyaki Junction - 2nd Menu - Japanese Near Me - Placerville, California

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LOVE this place, it is my favorite restaurant and I recommend it to everyone I know! Such great food with the best customer service! I love their chicken rice bowl and noodles. Their meat is always perfectly cooked and served on a heaping pile of delicious steamy rice. The noodles were a great option for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. The sauces complimented each dish perfectly as well! Their teriyaki sauce was a perfect blend of sweet and salty and I couldn't help but ask for more! Their salad sauce was amazing too, a light and crisp touch to a perfect blend of lettuce and veggies. For these portions, delicious flavors, and great prices, I won't go anywhere else if i'm looking for somewhere to eat. read more

In a strip mall, you wouldn't think to try this place - but do. It's good. Bento box lunches, some sushi, soba, and ramen, and sake to wash it down with - nice. The prices are reasonable. If the weather is nice, and you're willing to brave the traffic noise from people trying to park for Rite Aid, there's patio tables to sit at. I haven't been there at dinner time, but I like it for lunch. read more

I'm confused by the bad reviews recently. I have lived here my whole life and hadnt been to this place in about 15 years. My husband moved here not to long ago and has been eating here for lunch with coworkers and raved about it. So over the weekend we decided to go so I could have it again. Wow. So delicious. Had a beef and veggie noodle stir fry. It was great! Veggies were fresh. Good portions of meat and veggies. And there wasnt a ton of sauce, perfect amount actually. And the portion was awesome. I definitely will be going here again! read more

Wow having the combo #1 everything is delicious courteous fast service this place is great! read more

Teriyaki Junction - Combo #1 Yum - Japanese Near Me - Placerville, California

Tasty, affordable & friendly staff. What more could you ask for? I visited Teriyaki Junction for the first time yesterday, and the employees were very helpful & speedy with the order. It's a clean little restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating. I ordered the chicken & rice bowl & a miso soup, for under $10! You get quite a bit of food for your money as well. Great place. 5 stars! read more

If you like Teriyaki then you'll love it!! If your in the mood for a quick inexpensive meal on your way to or from Tahoe or you just live local and don't feel like cooking, try a Teriyaki bowl or noodle bowl. If your in the mood to sit down for something more substantial, there are many menu options including tempura platters and seafood combination plates. Oh and no matter what your getting order some Gyoza..... Confident you'll enjoy!!! read more

This was my first visit here. Really good food and outdoor tables were nice. Large portions. Will definitely go back.

I absolutely love this place. I worked next door at Baskin Robbins during high school and I would always get my dinner from here. My favorite is the Veggie Noodle Stir-Fry. It has super yummy tofu in it and even though I now eat chicken, I can't force myself to get anything but the vegetarian dishes. The prices aren't bad, either. read more

No joke I would give this place a 1 star if I could. I would rather slurp Jeans through a boba straw. They got our order wrong twice. My teriyaki bowl was a 0/10. Tofu stir was a 0/10. AND they gave us attitude when we asked for sauce. I would NEVER recommend this place read more

Best Japanese in town. The noodle plates and Miso soup are recommended.

Ummm. Ok, this was not my first choice for dinner in Placerville... Granted it was my dad's pick... But ok whatever. First, ordering was confusing. My dad wanted a chicken and beef bowl, but the owner only pointed to the chicken bowl on the sign and my dad gave up on trying to add beef. I ordered a combo tempura, California roll, and chicken plate that came with salad. Our two meals ended up being around $35. The teriyaki chicken did not come with sauce and was a bit dry, but the tempura sauce was ok with it and portion sizes were good. Overall, not impressed nor inclined to return. read more

Been coming here for years. The chicken bowl was always my go to because of the size proportions and value. Was just there and the price has gone up and size has gone smaller. Too bad. read more

I love going here to get the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl. They are always kind and quick to get food out. Excellent place, highly recommend :)

I tried Teriyaki Junction recently and was pleased with it. The Teriyaki chicken was quite good, with the sauce being sweeter than many other places I've tried. I like the chicken to be slightly charred on the outside, as though it was cooked over a flame, and I this chicken didn't have that texture. I also ordered a Cali roll and it was a little lacking. The roll itself was pretty good but it had an overabundance of sesame seeds and green flakes (seaweed?) heaped on top which I scraped off. I'll be back for the chicken and to try some other items most likely. read more

They are awesome! Customer service and food are top notch. When my husband had cervical spine surgery, the only thing that helped his throat was their Miso Soup. It's hard to pick a favorite because everything they serve has a time and place. So glad they are here! Definitely worth the stop if you are passing through to Tahoe. read more

This place is really good. Most food is in the $10-15 range. I've eaten here a lot. It was always a good deal. However, I noticed the portions are down by a third or so. Disappointing for the cost. I'll probably come here less until the portions return. read more

This restaurant is my favorite in town. Always reliable for great food and a fair price. Highly recommend! The people who work here are so nice and they always follow the special instructions I give them about my order. Absolutely delicious food and fast excellent service for a great deal! read more

On our way back from a glorious day of skiing, we were on a mission. A mission for Teriyaki. Oh boy, did this place deliver. For a marginally overpriced $11 or $12, you've got yourself a nice little Bento with salad, rice, and THREE varieties of protein smothered in one of the best Teriyaki sauces I've had. Not too sweet, not too salty. Quite simply, it was precisely what one on a teriyaki adventure would hope for. Shave a buck or two off the price, or at least toss in my tea for free, and you've got a perfect 5 out of 5. read more

I absolutely love this place. I've been coming several times a week while working in Placerville and I'm so sad that my time working up here is almost done. The food is so fresh. The chicken is grilled perfectly, tender and flavorful. I am watching my carbs so the chicken with broccoli (instead of rice) is an amazing and super delicious option! The service is great! Everyone is so sweet and friendly. Definitely keeps you coming back! read more

I keep going back to this place! Not the best location (strip mall behind a MacDonald's), but if you know where it is and you are in the area, go try it. I work in the area and go here at least once every few weeks when I forget/don't have time to pack a lunch. Pros: Clean Nice people Great teriyaki Very vegetarian friendly! Good portions No MSG (I asked) Cons: A tad over priced but worth it read more