Teriyaki 4 U — Restaurant in Carrollton

Carrollton often sees new restaurants popping up, and "Teriyaki 4 U" is one of the latest additions I stumbled upon. It boasts eye-catching signage outside and a unique blend of bakery and magnolia farm-inspired decor inside, with a personal twist by owner Grace. The menu, though concise with around 12 items, offers tasty options. I opted for the chicken Katsu, while my friend went for the teriyaki, both reasonably priced at around $13.

The main dishes come with a bed of rice and two sides; I chose macaroni and beef potstickers. There are around eight different sides to choose from, offering variety. The staff was exceptionally friendly; we even had the chance to chat with head chef Shaun, who shared his dream of becoming a master chef and how he smokes pork for eight hours, which resulted in delicious pulled pork. Grace, the owner, a Texas native of Korean descent, also came out to engage with us, discussing her evolving menu and contemplating whether to expand it according to her preferences or stick to what everyone enjoys.

The chicken Katsu was tasty but not extraordinary, I'd rate it a solid five out of ten. However, the homemade Katsu sauce and the entire menu being homemade (nothing bottled) are notable highlights. On the other hand, the teriyaki chicken was outstanding, easily deserving a seven out of ten. I highly recommend trying the spicy teriyaki; they provided a bottle of their homemade spicy teriyaki sauce, which added the perfect kick to the flavors.

If you're an enthusiast for exploring new places and supporting local businesses, "Teriyaki 4 U" is definitely worth your visit. The staff is welcoming, and we felt a genuine connection with them. Supporting their dreams and aspirations is a pleasure, and it's evident that Grace and Sean have poured their hearts and souls into this venture. While the menu is evolving, the star of the show was Sean's strawberry barbecue sauce – a must-try. They're also open to customizing dishes not on the menu if you call in advance, and Sean's various flavored barbecue sauces are intriguing, including a peach one that I'm eager to sample on my next visit.

In summary, my overall experience was a solid nine out of ten. I'm confident that "Teriyaki 4 U" has the potential to become one of Carrollton's standout startup restaurants. It might be slightly hidden, but it's definitely worth trying, especially if you're conscious of your macros, as the protein portions are generous. I couldn't even finish my meal! As a Carrollton resident, I'm delighted to have this restaurant in our neighborhood, and I wholeheartedly recommend paying them a...

Update: I came back later in the week, and I still love the food but last time it only took 15 minutes for my order. We waited a little over 30 minutes today. :( Not the worst wait, but not ideal. The chicken teriyaki is amazing as is their beef and chicken teriyaki combo! Unfortunately, the chicken katsu I tried was hard to eat (it was tough, and I struggled to break it into pieces to chew. I ended up having to use my hands to eat. Flavor and everything was good, just rough meat!)

Anyway, The lady is very friendly, and I think she was working alone today which may have caused the delay in all the orders as we weren’t the only ones with the delay. She was apologetic though and honestly, the food overall is worth it (minus the one time I had the chicken katsu)

Hopefully it’s not a common occurrence. I’ll still come back again! :)

——— I love that another review is from someone who also lived in WA state - I haven’t had good teriyaki since I left there many years ago! Now I’m in TX, and am so glad I found this place! I came in for my first time today.

They have a $9.99 lunch special (chicken teriyaki, one gyoza, and a canned soda) and it’s so good! They give you so much meat, and it’s charred a bit to perfection!

All of their menu items are priced reasonably, and the customer service from the woman who helped me was great. :)

I love the variety of the menu also, it fulfills all my cravings; chicken katsu, bulgogi, etc !!

The on-site atmosphere is nice as well.

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This place finally gave me my teriyaki fix. I've been trying to find that real deal next level teriyaki most places don't bother making. This place nailed it. I'm about to be eating here once a week.

I had chicken and shrimp, and both were excellent. My friend says their in store menu is bigger and that their curry is crazy good. Also, he said the spicey chicken has got an actual good heat to it.

Thank you so much to everyone working here. Wonderful place, wonderful food, wonderful contribution to the community. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the time and effort you put into your craft.

Oh, and it works for my dietary restrictions. A lot of restaurants list teriyaki on the menu, and I know I'm at least getting grilled chicken and rice, but most places don't give you anything close to the level of Teriyaki 4 U. There's a spot I love that's not easy to get, and I've tried close to two dozen other places trying to find a spot for really good teriyaki, and I finally found it.

And the salad wasn't sad wilted lettuce. It was fresh and nice.

Thanks again! Consider expanding the online menu if it becomes feasible, but either way, I'll be...