Yaki's the Original Teriyaki

Here is another kiosk-style food joint. This little hut makes all kinds of teriyaki bowls and combos, and they also have specials that change daily, but they stay the same for the following week, so if you miss something you can wait till it cycles back to your favorite. Ironically, we went there to taste the Teriyaki but we got sidetracked when we saw the menu because i saw "Bulldogs", which i had never heard of, and i saw fried zucchini sticks. At that point my plans had changed and I went all fried! I got a burger with zucchini sticks for my wife, and I got onion rings, and 2 bulldogs. The rings were really crispy, yummy! The burger had fresh ingredients and was well made. Maybe the zucchini sticks were a bit moist because they retained a lot of water. Drying them with some salt would go a long way. The bulldogs were a pleasant surprise....they're a hot dog in a spring roll wrap with cheese and mustard tossed in the fryer. Also yummy! And the best part was that my wife and I were pretty full, very full, for only $25. There is also a Game-cafe right behind it for all you D&D or WC players. The menu is pretty extensive, the food is pretty good, and the prices are right! Definitely give it a go!

ADAM J.

I’ve only just started coming here but wow what a hidden gem! The food is absolutely fantastic every dish I’ve tried so far has been bursting with flavor and made with real care. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and everyone I’ve spoken to has been genuinely friendly. A special shoutout to Harry! He goes above and beyond to make sure guests feel at home. His energy, attentiveness, and good vibes really elevate the whole experience. You can tell he truly cares about the people and the food. I’m seriously excited to work my way through the entire menu. If you haven’t been yet do yourself a favor and check this place out!

Grace

I used to go to the Monrovia location back in the day, so I stopped at this one to see if it held up. I was very satisfied! I got the Aloha chicken sandwich combo and the chicken was juicy, crispy, and I’m pretty picky about the meat I eat. The sauce level on the sandwich was perfect, and the fries were a perfect side. Also, the people making the food were super attentive and friendly. I’ll def be back for a quick, scrumptious, affordable meal.

Danielle C.

Yaki's has always held a special place in my heart. Their location in Monrovia was a popular pre football game meal stop (when it really should have been a post game meal stop). The Monrovia location has since closed, and now the corner of Alameda and Main is the spot. The menu and all its familiar flavors are the same and never disappoint. Yeah, you can go for the bowls, which range in size from small to 20-pound plates, but my order always stays the same, a yako cheeseburger, a bulldog, and a yakissito. The yako is your standard teriyaki cheeseburger but with a grilled chicken filet married into the melted cheese and topped off with onion, 1000 island and teriyaki sauces. To this day i've never had a burger quite like this anywhere else. Bougie that is I, I'll pay for a side of cabbage to add to the sandwich, it add texture and a bit of acidity that cuts through the melty burger/ chicken combination. In between bites, feel free to nibble on the bulldog. Now the bulldog is especially unique. It is a hot dog wrapped in american cheese and nestled inside a mustard coated spring roll. Accompanying the bulldog is a side of a 1/2 1000 island/ 1/2 teriyaki combination called 'froggy sauce'. One dip and you're hooked. You have to finish off your meal with a deliciously fresh yakissito. The yakissito is a spring roll filled with a homemade pudding and deep fried. Definitely a once in a blue moon treat but worth every calorie. It comes out piping hot and satisfies like few desserts can. The vibe on the corner is lively and a great place to sit and watch the people and cars go by. Come hungry, leave satisfied seems to be the motto here no matter what you try, whether is a bowl, plate, or burger. The owner is always nice and usually either behind the grill or at the register hard at work. I always told them they'd make millions if they bottled both their teriyaki and 'froggy' sauces. Let's hope that Yaki's is still around in 50 years or as long as I can make it to Burbank. Looking forward to my next visit!

julio g.

So. Much. Food. That. Tastes. So. So. So. Good. Bit seriously, the portions are quite generous and the food is wonderfully filling. What is great about this place is how simple and delicious it really is without trying to showcase that. I have seen this place with a massive line and decided to try it another time, and while I was there they did steady business but without making you wait or leaving you feeling that the food may be rushed. Will definitely be going back. And whatever the little fried hotdog and cheese thing is. That was so good. Try it.

Joe Y.

If you like Teriyaki Burgers and Bowls, you need to do yourself a favor and come to the place that started it all!!! this places' food is sooOooo good, the flavors are rich but light, sweet and savory, simple and extremely well made. They have a great selection You will walk away with a full stomach and a happy soul... for reals, plus the owner Harry is one of the most genuinely nicest person I have ever meet that truly cares about his customers... it not uncommon for you to be waiting in line and hear Harry call out the peoples name as they order. Pro Tip: Get a Bull Dog w/ Froggy sauce & take a Yakisito for desert

03S D.