Friendly staff and food was solid. Steak was actually cooked exactly a medium rare. Veggies and…read morerice was decent. Diablo spicy mayo was a hit for me its part of thr food court so plenty of seating. Not really for large groups

Pros: Great food! So delicious with generous portions…read more Affordable - way cheaper than Benihana (if you're not into the experience, just the food). Fast service Good food hall ambiance - plenty of seating Clean restrooms Plenty of street parking (Sunday morning) Cons: Call before coming because sometimes they're closed for private events.

If you are looking to try a new Tempeyaki place, this one is it! I've been looking for one closer…read moreto where I live and this one did not disappoint. The food portion was great and the quality of the food was also great. Tastes better than most Tempeyaki places I have been too!! Will definitely be coming back!

Always exceeds our expectations. Best hibachi grill I've tried in the SFV. Meat is always tender &…read morejuicy. Rice is always delicious.

My new go to order! I have been looking for a hibachi like meal that I could order for delivery…read more I found Teppanyaki Madness through DoorDash and have now ordered so many times, and turned friends/family on to this place as well. The portions are super generous. The meat is perfectly cooked every time. The rice is hibachi supreme! We've had shrimp, steak, chicken...all delicious. Don't sleep on the garlic noodles either, so good. We now have this place in our regular rotation. The yum yum sauce is the perfect compliment. So happy we found this place.

Delicious food excellent service wonderful ambience! The…read morerice, the noodles to steak, the vegetables, just outstanding! I highly recommend this restaurant. Get the steak with the shrimp noodle rice.

8/17/2026 - We had a wonderful lunch experience today! The Lunch Duet was excellent--the meat was…read moretender, flavorful, and free of any gamey taste, while the fried rice had the perfect texture and seasoning. The Ocean Treasure was equally impressive, especially the lobster, which was fresh, firm, tender, and clearly high quality. The improvements since our last visit in 2025 are remarkable. A special thanks to Chef Arturo, who has been with the restaurant for over 20 years, for his exceptional culinary skills. The restaurant's decision to upgrade its meat sourcing has also made a noticeable difference in the overall quality of the dishes. Our waitress, Gabby, provided outstanding service and made our dining experience even more enjoyable. I would gladly give this restaurant a 5-star rating if they replaced the carpet or upgraded the flooring to better match the elevated quality of the food and create a more upscale ambiance.

We have loved Benihana's since the 80s…read more We went for a birthday. rsvp was for 8 pm, seated 8:45 pm. It's not special anymore, no photo, no hat or little buddha/kitty. Our table had 1 person singing happy birthday, other tables had train whistles maracas, and other crazy things. Prices higher, food was fair. Two of us had the yakisoba and stomach trouble afterwards. I kind of feel bad for the chefs having to do laser shows, sound effects etc. The traditional cook was always fun, (flaming onion volcano), egg tricks, etc. There was also a roaming security guard which started to give off college bar vibes. The past was fun, but we won't be back. We know other regulars who emulate the same feelings and won't be back. Was there a change in management? We'll miss you.

Great service, the lady helping me was super helpful and explained everything, even her favorites…read more They made it fresh, and wow, was it hot! I got the filet mignon, shrimp, and lobster with fried rice and garlic noodles. I'll definitely be back here.

Very Disappointing Experience I ordered chicken from…read moreTeppanyaki and it arrived raw and uncooked. This is not just poor quality--it's a serious food safety issue. I couldn't eat it and had to throw the whole order away. Completely unacceptable for a restaurant serving chicken. I won't be ordering from here again and would not recommend it to anyone.

I never knew about this chain of restaurants until yesterday when we were expecting to be in…read moreHollywood too late to return home to Thousand Oaks before they roll up the sidewalks. They "close" at 10:30 (the place was still hopping at 10) and we arrived at a little past 9:00, figuring at that hour we wouldn't need a reservation. Think again, the place was just one click shy of a madhouse. The bar was lively and the tables were occupied mostly by 20-30 somethings in crocks and belly shirts, jabbing food in the mini fire pits and shoveling it in their mouths with the authority of hungry guard dogs. We had to wait 10 minutes or so, for a table and another 7 or so for our server to appear. It gave us a chance to peruse the menus. Yes, menus, plural. There are three laminated ones and a book with pages. Given how extensive the food menus are, the drink menu was a little unimpressive. The sake list had a few things listed, not including a Nigori. The white wine had two, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio. We like Sauvignon Blancs but ordered the Pinot Grigio. Mezza Corona. That's what casinos comp pour at the slots in Vegas. It was fine, but not optimum. Overwhelmed by the menus and not particularly craving one thing, we decided to order the "Anniversary" dinner for two. It was a set combination of mostly proteins with the house salad and miso soup. The "poke" wasn't the usual gooey stuff seen in most raw places. It was perfect little cubes of ahi and marinated onions over a bed of pickled seaweed. The salad was large and simple, with a sesame dressing. Then... omg the proteins started to appear. Every single one was delicious. We found that putting the pork belly on the grill helped to keep the following proteins from sticking. The rice was beautifully steamed. The miso soup was even the best I've had in a long time, with lots of tofu and seaweed sinking to the bottom. I can see how this would be a great place for a group, and I can't wait to go with more friends; albeit my husband and I really enjoyed the respite. Our server, Cole, was cool and real. He didn't seem to need to pretend to be nice. He was just a sincere, caring young man. Their happy hour times are worth noting. They're happy throughout the day and night with the exception of 6:30 - 8:30 pm. There is a happy hour combination menu you might want to consider, especially if you've never been here and just want to see what's going on. There are AYCE choices which might come in handy if you're really into some favorites. There's also a big thing about Wagyu. Eh. Different strokes I guess. We'll definitely be back. We really enjoyed the experience. We reduced one star for the silly valet parking and the not-so-great wine list.

The food is always great when I come here. The consistency is what brings me back. Bistro hangar…read moresteak is always my favorite. Their kimchi and cold tofu are also 10/10. Our server today, Fallon, was nothing but stellar. She would check up on us when she saw our food getting lower. It was nice to see how proactive she was. If you can, definitely ask to be seated in her section. Great dinner and will be back again.

Very similar experience to Benihana but it's less crowded so you don't wait too long to be seated…read more We came during the week and didn't wait long at all to be seated. They have a separate seating area if you only want sushi. The teppanyaki tables seat about 7-8. Menu is simple but the have appetizers, single options like chicken, steak or combinations. Service was good, our waiter was a little slow to bring things but was very nice and our chief was great! He gave us different sauces to try and his cooking skills were great!!

We definitely only come here for special occasions as the price tag is pretty up there. Everything…read moreis really high-quality. Watching the chef do his tricks and trades really makes it enjoyable. The whole staff is very friendly and inviting. The place is all the smaller side, but it's very clean and has a good atmosphere. The food is very flavorful, they do add a ton of garlic butter to everything. Which is delicious, yet it is a lot. It's way more filling than you think it is. The plum wine is very sweet and delectable.Definitely come out for a special occasion if you wanna have a good time and a good meal.

Absolutely amazing experience!"…read more The food here is incredible--every single dish was packed with flavor. The staff was super friendly and attentive, making us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The atmosphere is great too. Highly recommend checking this place out!

We had a large party at Yamato's in Encino, and everything was amazing! The service was outstanding…read morefrom start to finish. The hosts were so welcoming, the chefs were entertaining and did a fantastic job, and the entire staff made sure everyone in our group was taken care of. The food was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was fun for both adults and kids. They were incredibly accommodating with our large group, which made the experience even better. If you're looking for a great place for a family dinner, birthday, or large gathering, I highly recommend Yamato's. We'll definitely be back!