Fresh and didn't need to wait long at all, even on a Sunday right after 49er Football game. Goor service & great food!! I know of it from business travels to SoCal. We Sure wish other locations were in NorCal too!! Bay Area, Sacramento? Pedro read more

I've been coming to this Yoshinoya for over 20 years, ever since I was growing up, and it has always been one of my staple spots! Beyond the nostalgia and comfort food, I'm especially grateful for the kindness of the staff. Tonight, I accidentally placed a DoorDash order for pickup instead of delivery and didn't realize my mistake until 5mins past closing time. Despite closing at 10 PM, two incredibly kind gentlemen stayed until 10:15 PM so I could pick up my food. They were so understanding and accommodating, even though the mistake was entirely mine. Thank you both so much for going above and beyond! Your kindness truly meant a lot, and I'm so grateful! read more

Yoshinoya Cupertino provides decent food at good price consistent with the Yoshinoyas in Southern California. My complaint is with the online pickup system. There is one woman with a double name who is on the front line that tries to look "busy" and ignore the online and app orders even though I'm pretty sure she knows we are there. Even though I enjoy the food, I feel like a lower class nuisance because I placed an online order. I would not have mentioned this if it were a one off incident but this has happened on multiple visits. It appears to me that this particular Yoshinoya is operating using walk in wait times as their main metric. A grade of A for the food and a grade of F for customer service averages out to a grade of no more return visits. read more

Thank You, Yoshinoya Cupertino! You made my day (dinner) again with reasonable pricing and delicious and filling food. Today, I went in to order because the app does not let me choose No Rice WITH extra veggies. I already had rice at home and wanted to eat more veggies. I ordered an edamame appetizer and a teriyaki chicken bowl (no rice, extra veggies). The foods were ready as soon as I finished paying (less than 10 seconds!!!) Here are the photos to show the amount of chicken and edamame I got. The teriyaki chicken was juicy and meaty. The edamame was slightly salted and delicious. Best of all, I used a Rewards coupon on the App and only paid $3.00. They don't take tips at this restaurant. I REALLY LIKE THIS YOSHINOYA IN CUPERTINO! read more

Yoshinoya Cupertino - Teriyaki chicken bowl with no rice, extra veggies. The meat was so thick and juicy. The sauce is so addictive! - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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I grew up in Taiwan, and Yoshinoya was a big part of my childhood. It was also a place where my late aunt and grandmother would often buy bento meals for me, so I have a very special emotional connection to Yoshinoya. Unfortunately, this is currently the only Yoshinoya location in the Bay Area. Still, their beef bowl tastes just the way I remember it. The chicken tastes the same as well, although it was a bit tough. Honestly, it's Yoshinoya's signature beef recipe that continues to sustain my love for the brand. I know Yoshinoya has faced significant challenges in Japan over the years, but I still hope that these restaurants from my childhood can stay around a little longer. 我小時候在台灣長大，吉野家陪伴著我，也是我死去的大姑姑和奶奶常常買給我的便當，所以我對吉野家是有特殊的感情的。可惜灣區目前只此一家，但是他的牛丼依然保持著一樣的味道，雞肉味道也一樣，可惜有一些硬，全靠牛肉的獨家配方在支撐著我對吉野家的愛。我了解吉野家在日本也遭遇了很大的打擊，但是我依然希望這些我兒時的餐廳能撐著久一點。 read more

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Was passing by and decided to drop by here randomly? The prices seemed fair so I got a large size bowl with teriyaki and brown rice. It's decent with flavors better than I thought? It's a bummer the Boba Milk Tea machine wasn't working when I went, still worth the visit read more

Yoshinoya Cupertino - Large Teriyaki Grilled Chicken bowl - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

This was my favorite from decades ago which I haven't had in maybe 20 years or so. The food is still delicious! And the serving size seems like it hasn't changed. Service was great! And the place is clean and casual. I'll be sure to stop by next time I'm in the area! read more

Haven't been here in a long time, maybe 10+ years, but I happened to drive by and decided to stop in for a quick lunch. Overall, it was a solid experience. The beef was tender and had good flavor, which was definitely the highlight. The veggies could have used a bit more seasoning, but they were still decent. All in all, it's a good spot if you're looking for a quick and satisfying lunch! read more

Yoshinoya Cupertino - Original Gyudon Beef Bowl® with Veggie - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

It's been a long time since I came back to this location. Was tempted to have the food. It is OK. Nothing like it used to be in the past. Just not worth over $10 for just the bowl. Also the person who took the order didn't hear me say anything having a soda. So have repeat the order so that she got everything correct. Didn't! Not like I would return especially with so many places along Stevens Creek. Shameful. read more

Teriyaki sauce was way too sweet, and almost felt artificial. The portion sizes were pretty good, but just didn't have the taste or flavor needed with such a large bowl. I thought the shrimp tempura (which I got on the side) was pretty good, but yea overall I probably will not be going again. read more

Yoshinoya Cupertino - Teriyaki Grilled Chicken - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

My rating here is for the quality that this Yoshinoya serves within the Yoshinoya chain and compared to many other fast casual restaurants. I've been to Yoshinoyas in SoCal (where there is competition every other block) and this is store is still amongst the top Yoshi that I've been to overall. The food is meant to be Asian bento fast food, and if you go in expecting that, then there is very good bang for buck value here. Servers are all nice, and their cheap milk tea is really good for the price as well! read more

Yoshinoya Cupertino - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Terrible costumer service. Staff will only argue with you instead of offering any solution. Cashier said they couldn't tell if a bill was real or fake and said they couldn't do anything because the manager wasn't there. Why are they working without management if they can't even determine whether a bill is real or not. Please avoid going here, staff are rude and not helpful at all read more

DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE. Placed a pickup DoorDash order. Was given the wrong order and was refused a refund for the wrong order. A Doordash customer service associate spoke with staff and they still refused. A refund came from DoorDash after dealing with this restaurant The only other customer was complaining about his order as well. Bottom line: I never received the food I ordered or the money I paid to the restaurant. There are superior gyuudon options in the area: JapaCurry Hinodeya Kumamoto read more

I was driving by and seen Yoshinoya. It's been many-many moon since I've been to one. So I stopped and when I went in, it was nostalgic. I first went to Yoshinoya in Los Angeles in my teens. It was good back then. They had one in SF that I tried too. However, they all closed down except for this one in the South Bay. Food was just edible. It wasn't bad or it wasn't great I guess my taste buds have changed a lot since my teens. Would I go back? Probably, over McDonald, Jack in the Box, Taco Bell, etc. I do plan on going back to get that Karaage though. read more

Yoshinoya Cupertino - Karaage and Beef - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Why aren't there more yoshinoya's in the bay area?! Hard to compare the quality to the ones you find in Asia but still very good when you take advantage of the deals they run. Beats the typical burger and taco fast food chains. Not sure who in corporate decided that clam chowder would be a good menu item in America over some of the garlic stir fried greens you might find on the menus in Asia. read more

I have been a loyal customer to the one and only NorCal Yoshinoya for the past 5 years. In SoCal, they have many locations by comparison. The food has always been consistently fresh, tasty, and fairly inexpensive. Portions are great, especially recently since the staff has changed around a little. My advice - stick to their beef options only and you won't he disappointed. The Salmon and Chicken can be hit-or-miss due to potential dryness, but the beef never faces that issue. Use the app to get frequent discounts, and don't order too ahead because they put the bowl together in less than 5 mins - waiting too long to eat it can cause the beef to steam itself and get overcooked. This is the real "fast food" we should have in the US, because it's real ingredients at the same price range. read more

I had and still having a great experience here. Every employee I interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely cared about making sure customers had a good experience. They explained everything clearly and made the ordering process simple and easy to understand, which I really appreciated. What stood out the most was how attentive everyone was. The staff regularly checked in to see if anyone needed anything and were always happy to help without making it feel like an inconvenience. Their positive attitude and excellent customer service made the whole visit enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great service and a welcoming atmosphere. The food is always cooked to near or at perfection everytime, I'm a casual here and it's just a nice time here. read more

I was looking for a quick spot to grab lunch that isn't fast food and came across Yoshinoya. It's located at the corner of Stevens Creek and North Portal. It has a decent sized parking lot. The menu is simple, almost similar to Sarku Japan menu. They offer four sizes, bowl, large, combo and combo XL. All their sizes come with mixed veggies, your choice of protein, noodles or rice. I opted for a bowl, udon and chicken teriyaki, total $11. Sauce options were soy and ginger. The bowl was sufficient with 4 slices of teriyaki chicken. The chicken wasn't dry or overly sauced. The skin was pleasant to eat. The ginger added a palette cleanser in between bites of the udon and chicken. The udon was cooked al dente. The bowl is a perfect size for anyone watching their food servings. The bowl may look like it's meant for kids but it's fulfilling. The staff were efficient, I didn't wait too long for my food and there is a designated online pick-up order area. There are several dining tables as well. read more

Yoshinoya Cupertino - Chicken teriyaki bowl - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Service is fast.food portion small.food container needs to improve. Overall recommended. read more

3.5 rounded up. I've never had Yoshinoya before, but am a big fan of Gyudon. I've also driven past this establishment for so many years (I can't be the only one!) despite it being the only Yoshinoya location in the entire SF Bay Area. At an attempt to try new things, I stopped by for my first time and was pleasantly surprised at the value and taste. They definitely use a nice thin cut of beef that resembles gyudon, though some pieces can be more on the stringy side. They also have fried chicken (Tokyo chicken is what I think they call it) for $3.50 but had over 6 pieces, a really great deal! Dining in can be tough because it's really hot and no AC. Download their app for really great deals and rewards. Edit: One more thing, their milk tea boba is terrible. Like it's not even worth it if they give you one for free (which they do in the app). Save yourself from that experience and just grab milk tea boba from somewhere else in Cupertino, there are a lot better places! read more

Yoshinoya Cupertino - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

This IS the Only Yoshinoya, aka Beef Bowl, outside of Southern California and if you don't patronize it , with great food and people, it will soon be Gone! I love the traditional Beef Bowl with plenty of Beef Sause and killer Red Ginger. You'll miss if it's Gone! read more

I was enticed by the coupons they always run for this place, so I decided to try the large plate. What I didn't realize was that they upcharge for every protein except for chicken. I was kind of disappointed. Then when I got the food, it tasted alright but the plate wasn't filled nearly as much as the photo on the coupon. I know nothing is ever as good as the picture, but they skimped on the protein. The employees are nice and the inside looks good. I don't think it's the best teriyaki place in Cupertino though. read more

Bought $60 worth of food to go and dine in. My husband and I asked for a refill and was informed that it's only limited to one refill. Staff doesnt know how to say thank you at all. Not even a smile on their face. I love the food but please be careful who you hire. It reflects the company's image read more

Came in today and got the combo bowl and the meat portioned seemed way smaller than last time read more

Yoshinoya Cupertino - Way smaller for a Combo Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Gave 0 food. Over the years they keep giving less and less. The large beef bowls look sad now. They fill up half the plate.

I truly had not heard of this restaurant until I met my SO. He raves about this place and had eaten it a lot in his hometown in LA. He was craving it after we discovered some coupons so we went on a weekday night. The restaurant was quite clean and I was shocked to realize there was no music playing. It was a pleasant surprise as we could hear every little sound very well and we were the only ones eating our gyudon. In a world full of noise, it is truly nice to be in a serene environment where you can truly be present and in the moment. The portions here are great for a good price~ I would certainly stop by here when I'm in the area and in need of a quick bite. read more

Randomly had a craving for Yoshinoya after not having it in years! I got a combo with 2 proteins: chicken teriyaki and original beef gyudon. It comes with rice and vegetables. Service was efficient - my order was ready within 2 minutes! Although it's considered fast food, you can't go wrong because it's delicious, affordable (my total was $12.97 including tax), and they give huge portions (lasted me for 2 meals). read more

Yoshinoya Cupertino - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

I've been eating at Yoshinoya since 1980 and I still crave the beef bowl to this day. The beef is thinly sliced, tons of flavor with Japanese style rice. I got even better, there's a new Tokyo fried chicken, which is chicken karaage. It's very good! I have karaage at many authentic Japanese restaurants, and no kidding, Yoshinoya's version is delicious! I was impressed. The gyoza was average and spring rolls just ok. Order from the app and get promo and specials. You earn points for free stuff. Ask for free extra beef sauce if you like extra juiciness. read more

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My cousin and niece were in town and staying in Cupertino for the weekends went out there to spend the weekend with them. While staying there one evening, we were wanting some yoshinoya since in the area. It's been years. And we were really hungry. Got to the spot to order. Service was okay. Not very personable tho. We ordered a large original beef bowl and Tokyo fried chicken. Got our order pretty quick. Got back to our hotel and couldn't wait to eat. Beef bowl is delicious as always. I almost forgot it was a favorite of mine. Not sure if the chicken was suppose to look like they did. They looked and tasted a bit burnt. But we were so hungry, we enjoyed what we had. Too bad this is the only location. Wish there was at least one closer to my area so I can fulfill my yoshinoya cravings. read more

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Food is good but please use thicker paper bags, the heat and sweat made ours break and we lost all our food.

Terrible terrible terrible I used my app last night for a coupon code that was valid and up to date I had QR code and number code They would not honor it I went there specifically to use the coupon code The workers said other people tried using the coupon code and it didn't work in there system This about the 5 time this has happened this year The workers wouldn't do anything to honor there coupon Waste of time They don't honor there coupons that is in there app and is valid Classic bait and switch by this company Sway away from this place There shady read more

Yoshinoya Cupertino - Coupon they wouldn't honor - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

Yoshinoya is my go to when I want something quick, tasty, and something cheap to eat. I always get the spring egg rolls and they would always be tasty and hot. I usually get the large combo bowl with the original beef and salmon. I used to get the shrimp but they took it off the menu :( I hope they bring it back! It was my favorite. Ive had it delivered to me or I come there to sit down and eat with my bf. Never really had a bad experience! read more

Gotta love this express comfort food, Quick fix for beef bowl. They are fast and have orders ready within 10min of Ordering. The sit-down area is clean and functional. read more

We went yesterday as a family wanting a quick and cheap meal since we had coupons that were close to expiring. We ordered the food as how the coupon stated and the Asian lady in the front Angie; was so disrespectful to us. She said there was going to be an up charge for beef even though the coupon had beef and chicken for a set price. She then proceeded to turn her back at us get a fork from the fork bin and tapped it on the tv above her saying "I already told you". After that she threw that fork back into the fork bin with the other forks, then placed that same fork in a pick up order bag. It's not only about her attitude towards her costumers, neglegience of coupons but also the contamination. Safe to say we will never go back. read more

Is this possibly the last Yoshinoya in the South Bay? If so consider us fortunate! Been knowing about Yoshinoya since 2000 when a past coworker from SoCal told me "Aw man! Yoshinoya is the bomb! Them and Del Taco! (which we also used to have!) Fast-food-style Japanese chain serving rice bowls with beef, chicken, veggies, boba drinks, gyoza, edamame and... CLAM CHOWDER!? (wtf i know right!) Glad to know it's still around, the food tastes just the way I remembered it... satisfying! It ain't no fancy restaurant. It's quick, easy on the wallet and gets you going! I wish I could get a bento box regularly at my local Japanese restaurant but you're looking at 20-27 bucks a visit. Here, the pic I posted below is 11.99! For 3 dollars more grab yourself a boba drink and a side like the clam chowder which is a weird selection but a unique option! Lastly shout out to the Cashier that helped me she was soooooo kind and helpful. Will definitely be back u guys even keep the dining area consistently clean so we can enjoy the food there vs rushing home before it gets cold. Will be back soon! read more

Yoshinoya Cupertino - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

I'm shocked by the recent change in Yoshinoya's clam chowder consistency. It's no longer creamy and rich like it used to be. The new version is thin and lacks the depth of flavor I loved. I hope you'll go back to the original recipe soon. Until then, I'll have to look elsewhere for a satisfying bowl of clam chowder I'm disappointed also not just with the change in your clam chowder consistency, but also with the unfriendly service I received from the cashier. The cashier seemed disinterested and unenthusiastic, which made the experience even more underwhelming. I hope Yoshinoya works on improving your customer service to match the quality of your food." *Rating:* 1/5 stars read more

I ordered takeout, where's my chicken???????? I didn't get any chicken. After eating half of it, I realized it was all beef. read more

Yoshinoya Cupertino - I ordered takeout, where's my chicken? - Japanese Near Me - Cupertino, California

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The lady in the front was patient and helpful as it was my first time there and made recommendations about what was most popular and her personal favorite. I ordered the combo with beef and chicken.. the beef was VERY fatty, more fat than meat. I wanted to like it but couldn't stomach it with the amount of fat that was present. read more

This is a fast food place so I did not expect much. However, they have the nastiest iced tea I've ever had in my entire life!! Tasted like drinking plastic. We drank one sip and immediately could not drink anymore. The food itself was okay a three-star rating but the tea is just something else! Do not get iced tea there. Do not get iced tea there. I don't understand somebody can butcher something so basic. read more

yoshinoya wilmington, ca i ordered the large double protein meal. very disappointed. i should have ordered a bowl. my protein was 3 small pieces of each. the cashier was very dry. yoshinoya is one of my favorite places. i go to the one in carson all the time. they give great service and the plates portions are perfert in carson. wilmington is horrible read more