Shantelle S.
Yelp
Stumbled Upon: My friend arrived in town from Italy this weekend & remembered how delicious the sushi was from BBQ Teriyaki & Sushi when we randomly stumbled upon it a few years ago while driving by. We were hungry & looking up sushi in the area via Yelp. She suggested it for dinner on Saturday night. Absolutely! Venice Beach to Tarzana...road trip & so worth it with another friend of mine, since our friend would be staying somewhat near the restaurant for the next two days.
Mind-blown: Can I just say "Flaming Hot Cheetos Sushi Roll?!" Completely rocked my entire world! We all loved it! When my friend first suggested it, sounded a little crazy. I eventually decided yes on his suggestion. Upon first bite, I was addicted! It knocked all of the other sushi out of the box, which was tasty as well! The wild combo just did it for me!:
Inside: spicy tuna, salmon & cucumber
Outside: Hot Cheetos, ponzu & spicy mayo
It was something new and different & I'm so happy I tried it. I'm still thinking about it...!
Philadelphia Roll: Loved & usually one of my favorites.
Spicy Hawaiian Roll: Pretty, but not for me.
Other sushi was ordered that I didn't try, because we had eaten at a night market earlier in the day!
Thai Tea Boba: Yum, minus the Boba in it next time, because the unique sushi on the menu already packs a punch! In fact, probably trying the Doritos sushi roll next time!
Customer Service: Super! Genuinely friendly guy, incredibly helpful with suggestions & honest opinions about the menu and super attentive! Loved it!
Playful Decor: Cute paintings all around: aviator pig floating up into the air with hot air balloons, 3-part alligator & I can tell that they love Banksy...! Super low-key. Incredibly casual. Steady flow of traffic, customers constantly in and out to pick up orders & deliveries.
Overall: Love this place! I highly recommend this place if you happen to be in the area. In fact, we already have plans to return when she's back from Santa Barbara & staying near Tarzana again for an upcoming celebration before the end of June! Yay! Cheers to unique food & A+ customer service!
UPDATE: June 25, 2022 (12 days later) Destined to try the Cool Ranch Dori-Roll on my way to my friend's party in Encino, my friend & I stopped by BBQ Teriyaki & Sushi & ordered both my favorite Chee-Roll & now, for the 1st time, the Dori-Roll.
Taste Test: Though it's an incredibly casual place & my floor-length Free People dress w/cutouts definitely stood out (was 100° today), I was super excited to return. The Chee-Roll was once again delicious as ever. The Dori-Roll was unique & flavorful w/Doritos crushed on top, as well as fun to try. The Chee-Roll wins, hands down!
Unique Gift To-Go: As a fun surprise, we gifted the party hostess with a Chee-Roll, since she also loved it when we all first tried it together. Upon opening the gift & already being surrounded by quite the spread of appetizers on the table, she immediately started laughing & ate two pieces right away! Haha! Fun, edible gift!