I Love Teriyaki — Restaurant in El Segundo

Price = ~$15 / service= average / cleanliness = average / vibe = "hole in the wall", historic mom and pop style / parking = enough, not too much, not too little

I ordered the chicken teriyaki entree (I cannot do spice so scurrred to try) that costs around $15 which is a good deal in LA, especially, for the portion you get. This is an unassuming, hole in the wall, that gives some nostalgia to the mall Sarku Japan days in high and middle school in NJ. This place is one of those finds that I like where you get inexpensive and good food for a great experience. I Love Teriyaki looks like it has been there since the olden days of LA metro. The vibe you get is one of those classic spots and the food delivers more than as well.

The flavor of the teriyaki sauce is a perfect blend of savory and umami and reminds me of a far better Sarku Japan / chicken teriyaki dish. If you are looking for a homemade taste but quality chicken teriyaki with sauce...look no further. In addition, the sauce in the salad just further blends together with the chicken teriyaki and teriyaki sauce in the rice! Be prepared to be extremely full if you plan to finish this dish in one sitting.

BONUS POINTS in taking a stroll after this delicious meal! In walking around town, it gives off a kind of old Western vibe (coming from someone who lived and explored Dallas-Fort Worth metro (DFW) a good amount), almost cowboy-like but you are in California so that does not make sense...this part of El Segundo must have kept its history and gives you such a different feeling than the newer, bougie, fun, and other areas in LA metro. Definitely check out this part of Main St. if you are looking for something different...

Update: I’ve gone from a generous 3 star to a 1star. I know better NOT to believe the few bad reviews bc I want to believe the best in others and I realize everyone has bad days… but unfortunately this was like 7 strike outs! And I’m in a good mood and starving. First time in my life that I am leaving a restaurant and my stomach is growling with hunger pains I simply could not eat this. A friend of mine came in helped me with the cold undercooked fries that I requested extra crispy 🙄 Check out the Patty Melt! It did come with sandwich slices on it toasted, but I had to ask them to remove because a patty melt is just that or so I thought!! the lady was nice and was going to remake it, but I told her not to bother. He asked what I wanted on it and I suggest meat, cheese, and pickles on the side instead, this is what I got. 1st Post (After ordering) Only customer inside and I thought he was gonna ask me to leaveNot sure I’ve encountered anyone that unhappy We all have our own crap tho… anyhow 15 bucks for a “patty melt”fries and flat soda, I guess that’s good in this day and age. 🙄?Anyways hopefully it taste good!! oh And no TP !! Maybe this is the end unless the food is as bad as the experience… sorry People. I’m sure others love it or they wouldn’t be able to keep their doors...

While unassuming. This resturant is good in most if not all ways you's expect from a smaller store/resturant.

I personally got the spicy chicken. Good portions on the chicken (more chicken than rice funny enough). Kinda spicy so if you're not good with spice or easily get a upset stomach. You may want to stick to original.

But my visit proved beneficial.

The cashier (owner?) Took my order. Was friendly and brought the order to my tablem not something you see much of these days. Especially in larger fastfood or chain restaurants. But either way. The overall area was well kept and tidy. They do seem to take pride in their chicken/sauce as it was well prepared ans generous as mentioned before in portions. For around 14-20$ Cause the drinks came seperate. You can enjoy a good simple quality meal here. You can refill your drinks before leaving. I'd come back as i normally visit a lot of resturants in el seguno as i work as a food delivery driver. So i get to try the locations if they catch my attention. And i would say. If you're in the mood for simple and friendly. Give this...