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Teriyaki Madness

3.3 (87 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Ricky E.

I've had such great customer service here every time I walk in. Im greeted by cheerful employees and appreciate their pleasing attitude. Today (11/5 @ 2pm) was no exception. The woman wearing glasses with black hair in a bun was so friendly and always is. Very efficient with placing the order and accuracy. She was keeping the tables clean and tidy. One customer sat at a table she had just cleaned so it was a bit moist but she was so kind to go back and dry it completely for him. Thats attention to detail and I hope she gets recognized for that. The food in my opinion is a great value for the price point point. I enjoy the simplicity of the menu and healthy options.

Salmon teriyaki
N D.

This is actually pretty bad. This is my second or third time trying this place. The rice is not even good which is an issue. The salmon is clearly pre-cooked and marked on the grill. (Actually seems like they are taking pre-cooked salmon and microwaving it and then marking it on the grill.) My eating buddy commented "it doesn't even taste like salmon". I mean it's bad. I want to give an extra star for cute holiday decorations, but I really want to tell people to go to much better places close by that are still convenient for takeout. EDIT: Added a star. Although the food was bad the place was clean, the server was super nice and it was decorated cute for a holiday. I don't think I'd get sick eating there.

Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
Cat S.

I love a chicken bowl. These chicken bowls are delicious. The chicken is grilled just right. It's mostly thigh meat, which I love, so you know it's juicy, not dried out chicken breast. Perfect amount of chicken, rice & veggies. The veggies are zucchini, cabbage, broccoli onions & shredded carrots. I like to get the bowl 4 pack for $40. Great deal! It comes with 2 chicken teriyaki bowls, 1 spicy chicken bowl and 1 orange chicken bowl. No changes. No substitutions. Satisfies my whole family. We each get what we like. I am not a fan of orange chicken. It's usually too saucy, sweet and too much breading. Not the case here. It is sooo good. My hubby is the orange chicken fan and I will steal a bite or two from his bowl. Yummo! The spicy chicken isn't too spicy. Has a nice kick my son enjoys. We usually order on the app and get it To Go. Whether you eat in or take it home, it's a great meal deal for the family and usually enough for leftovers the next day.

Forgot to take a solo pic of the edamame and the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl. This is what is left of the edamame and half of the bowl.
Charrise L.

First time here and it was a real nice experience. Lots of eateries along this new area with ample parking. Everything is a bowl and you select your protein. With the bowl you get your choice of white or brown or fried rice or noodles for an extra charge. There are several proteins to select from too. Bowls come in junior, regular or large. The most popular proteins are teriyaki or spicy teriyaki. You can almost make the bowl a combo with a fountain drink and your choice of a chicken egg roll, edamame, cookie or brownie. The restaurant has seating inside as well as outside. It's very clean. The meal was hot and fresh. They have a rewards program as well. Definitely recommending this place to everyone. Thank you. Ok, bye.

Nasty long strand of hair covered in sauce. It was buried in the rice. Disgusting!
Celeste M.

I seldom leave terrible reviews, but this place is an absolute huge miss. Ordered the spicy teriyaki chicken bowl and the chicken was tough, absolutely dry, and burned. No juicy pieces whatsoever. Sauce was salty and heavy on the soy sauce. But what tops it off is the fact that a long, dark strand of hair was buried in the rice, covered in sauce and all. Who knows how it got there, but it's absolutely disgusting that there's a lack of sanitary food handling. Do yourself a favor and skip this Teriyaki Sadness of a place and get real, better teriyaki chicken elsewhere. Rascal's or Pitburger are waaaay better options.

Chicken Teriyaki Junior Bowl + Chicken Katsu Junior Bowl
Jenn G.

I finally got to check out the new Teriyaki Madness in Torrance, and it did not disappoint! This restaurant is located in the same plaza as Marugame Udon, Board and Brew, and Pho Hue Oi. It's definitely nice to see another new spot open up here. At Teriyaki Madness, they offer a build-your-own bowl concept with three sizes: Junior (starting at $10.59), Regular ($11.99), and Large ($13.99). You can customize your bowl with options like Chicken Teriyaki, Chicken Breast Teriyaki, Spicy Chicken Teriyaki, Orange Chicken, Steak Teriyaki, Teriyaki Salmon, Chicken Katsu, or Spicy Tofu Teriyaki. For the base, you can choose from brown rice, white rice, fried rice, or yakisoba noodles (with a $1 upcharge for the noodles or fried rice). I went with a Junior Bowl with fried rice and chicken katsu, and it was totally worth it. The portion of rice was generous -- honestly enough for two meals! The chicken katsu was crispy and flavorful, and the fried rice had a nice savory kick. If you're in the area and craving some customizable teriyaki, definitely give it a try. I'll be back to sample some of the other protein options!

Rick S.

The service was top notch. The portions are good, we shared a large size teriyaki chicken with yakisoba noodles and vegetables and it was enough for 2 to share. Parking was easy.

Taylor U.

Abnormally large portion. First time here and decided to try the steak teriyaki bowl ($16.19) with fried rice (+$1 extra), and made it into a combo ($3.79). For the combo, you have a choice of edamame, cookie, marshmallow bar, or chicken egg roll, and you get a medium or large fountain drink. $3.79 for medium combo and $4.39 for large combo. With 15% tip, I paid little over $26. Their large steak teriyaki bowl is super large for $16. The bowl diameter is about 12", and it's like 2-3 inches deep. and the food was packed to the top. Probably like 3000 calories worth of food for $16. I was mind blown regarding the portion size. The fried rice is a must upgrade for $1 more, worth every penny. Everything tastes good. The bowl and the food give me the Panda Express vibe but better quality. This location is new, interior is also new and everything is clean and modern looking. There's seatings indoor and outdoor. Parking is plentiful but might get packed because it's in the same area where Marugame Udon is. The cashier lady, Philona (?), (sorry if I butchered the name), was very nice and hospitable. Very friendly and even informed me of how long the food was going to take because they grilled the steak to order. Her politeness does make me want to come back, she's very welcoming. I would recommend eating here. Portion size is huge. For the business, could probably shrink it and keep the same price and it would still be a good price.

Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
Timothy S.

After debating for weeks to try this place I finally did. Ordered a regular spicy chicken bowl. The chicken was surprisingly flavorful and spicy. Rice was hot and a little overcooked. The veggie mix was ok however slightly overcooked as well. Their system was down and only accepted cash which was frustrating. Lastly the front staff was unable to answer simple questions related to their menu. Overall it was good and I would suggest giving it a try.

Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
Evan F.

Amazingly tasty food. Well prepared and presented. The cashier was patient and welcoming for a first time customer. I ordered the chicken teriyaki. The children was tender and very tasty. It came with my choice of rice and vegetables and they can accommodate almost anything a customer wants. There was plenty of parking right outside in their parking lot. I wish they offered inside dining in reusable plates and utensils rather borderline recyclable bowls. Or make it an option when ordering. A lot of plastic going to waste that's unlikely going to be recycled. All in all a very nice restaurant. They had everything I wanted and more.

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Extremely Disappointing Service and Absolutely No Hospitality…read more This is the SECOND time we've had this experience, and honestly, it's unacceptable. What makes this especially disappointing is that we used to love this restaurant because of its great food and service. We genuinely enjoyed coming here, but unfortunately, things have changed, and not for the better. During our first bad experience, we arrived early for our reservation and waited to be seated. What made the situation so uncomfortable was that the servers would simply walk past us without acknowledging us or explaining whether we needed to wait until our exact reservation time. There was no communication whatsoever. Meanwhile, we watched them warmly greet other guests while we were left feeling ignored and unwelcome. Not once did anyone take a moment to acknowledge us or politely explain the seating policy. We were left wondering whether we were expected to stand there and wait until our exact reservation time without any communication from the staff. Unfortunately, we experienced a similar situation again. We arrived early for our reservation, only to be told that we could not be seated until the exact reservation time, regardless of whether a table was available. We understand that restaurants have policies and procedures to follow. The issue isn't necessarily the policy itself, but the way it is communicated and how customers are treated. The hostess's attitude was rude, unwelcoming, and completely unaccommodating. Instead of feeling welcomed as paying customers, we were made to feel like an inconvenience. There was no courtesy, no warmth, and no effort to provide even the most basic level of hospitality. If this is the restaurant's policy, then COMMUNICATE IT CLEARLY TO YOUR CUSTOMERS! How are guests supposed to know what to expect if these rules aren't explained beforehand? We shouldn't have to feel uncomfortable or as though we've done something wrong simply because we arrived early. We are not asking for special treatment. We are asking for basic respect, clear communication, and decent customer service. What makes this even more frustrating is that this has happened TWICE. At this point, it's difficult to dismiss these experiences as a one-time misunderstanding. When customers repeatedly feel ignored, unwelcome, and disrespected, it raises serious concerns about the restaurant's approach to hospitality and customer service. It's genuinely disappointing to see a restaurant we once enjoyed become a place where the service makes us question whether we even want to return. We came here because we appreciated the food and the overall experience, but great food can only go so far when the customer service leaves such a negative impression. Management seriously needs to address this. Having a seating policy is one thing, but treating guests with courtesy and communicating expectations clearly should be the bare minimum. A simple acknowledgment, a polite explanation, or even a friendly greeting would have made a world of difference. There are plenty of other restaurants that offer great food while also making their customers feel genuinely welcome and appreciated. It's unfortunate because we really did love this place before, but after two disappointing experiences, we will seriously reconsider returning. It's not just about waiting for a table. It's about how you make your customers feel while they're waiting. And unfortunately, this restaurant has made us feel unwelcome twice. Absolutely disappointing.

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This highly touted restaurant lives up to its promise! Went here for the first time to celebrate a…read morebirthday! Gosh it was amazing! Probably the best teshoku I've had in years! We all got the Ise Shima seasonal lunch special. The meal came with about 12 different smaller dishes. Everything was absolutely delicious and meticulously prepared and presented. From sashimi to tempura, from Somen to Tsukemono, from corn rice to soup to Saba. Etc. it was all delicious. Made with quality ingredients. Service was impeccable. Our server was backed by three managers and a busboy. Everyone was very attentive and polite. What a great experience. The restaurant is modern and well lit. Stylish and clean. I'll certainly come back!

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