House of Teriyaki

I used to love this place and go here very often during college..however I came back recently after 7 years and the donburis did not taste as good as it used to. There seems to be way too much rice that it's not getting crisp like it used to and seems to be lacking in protein. The quality went down which was disappointing.

House of Teriyaki. There's so much to say about this place. Between the flavors, the environment, and the service. Today we were waited on by a very nice young man. Daniel. He was pleasantly patient and intuitive to our every need. Easily the best waiter. Every single time I come here I'm absolutely blown away. Their food options especially are beyond words. The chicken fried rice is best here than literally anywhere else I've been. I also have a wonderful place in my heart for their ginger pork. Oh. They're ginger tea blends perfectly with every single dish, providing a pleasant subtle cleanse of your palate refreshing every bite you take allowing you to savor the flavor of each and every bite. Finally just in case you don't believe me. I travel just about an hour just to eat here as often as I can.

Honestly, the food was so good that I had no choice but to leave a review. I used to live near Koreatown in California, where incredible Korean food is everywhere, and I can say objectively—this place is even better. The gentle, beautiful music playing in the background shows just how sincere and thoughtful the owner is. And let me add—their Japanese dishes are top-notch as well. House of Teriyaki is a must-visit restaurant in Amherst. Trust me—you won’t regret it.

I've been here a few times, and every time I go, either in person or for take-out, I find that the food falls a bit short. Dine-in is certainly better than take-out, but that's usually a given at most places. I always try to give the sushi a chance, but both the rolls and nigiri have been kind of off every time I've went. Overall, the food is pretty tasty for dine in and if really fresh. I think that the donburi, soups, and bulgogi are good options. However, the sushi has never been what brings me to this restaurant. The staff is also very nice!

House of Teriyaki is an Asian restaurant located right outside the UMass Amherst campus, with a decently sized dining room. The staff were friendly and brought out the food quite quickly. The food was alright. I got the tteokbokki, which was on the spicy side but overall quite tasty. The bibimbap had good portion sizes, and had a nice mix of toppings on it. Overall was pretty good, does lean on the expensive side but not surprised given the location it is in. Overall, a decent try for any students in the area.

They have a great and diverse menu. The chicken teriyaki was absolutely delicious, and the portion was generous and very filling. And definitely try their mochi ice creams; they’re truly amazing!

If you haven't tried the seafood noodle (jjamgbbong) pardon my spelling - at this place it is a must have. You can cutomize the spicy level if you can't see too spicy food. I asked for mild and it was superb! Price is too good to be true and I genuinely believe they should charge some more. How do you order four plates at a Japanese sushi place and the overall price is less than 80 is still a big mystery to me. The servers are great and the owner is great too!

Best Asian food I’ve ever had! The flavors were absolutely incredible—fresh, authentic, and beautifully presented. On top of that, the service was top-notch: friendly, attentive, and fast. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience!

Amazing food and service. My fav spot for food in town. I've yet to try everything, but I do try something new each time, and I'm never disappointed.

My friend recommended this place during my visit, and we loved this place. When we showed up in the late afternoon, we were the first people there so we were the only guests until the end of our meal. Peter and Cookie took amazing care of us and were attentive. Anything we needed anything, they were happy to help. The chef was also very nice but I didn't ask his name. We ordered the Ginger Tea, Seaweed Salad + Gyoza (vegetable dumplings) to start, along with a small rice. The ginger tea is made with fresh ginger and is slightly sweet, the seaweed salad was authentic. The Gyoza were phenomenal; I asked Peter his advice on fried or grilled and he recommended fried. For the main course, we ordered the Fantastic Roll and the Koala Roll which were heavy hitters. 100% recommended. They have sake and are BYOB, big plus! We came back a second time, and I ordered the same thing: veggie gyoza and Fantastic Roll. My friends daughter loved the veggie dumplings just as much as I did. My friend and her daughter shared the sushi meal, and it came with sashimi that they loved. We also tried their chicken teriyaki appetizer and the meal. The appetizer comes with spicy mayo sauce which came on kebab sticks, and were too spicy for the kids but I thought they were perfect. The meal did not have spicy mayo and was sliced on a steaming platter. It was delicious as well, but I personally preferred the appetizer style. Eric and Peter were amazing servers the second time. I'm more than happy to support this local restaurant anytime I'm in town. Everything was extremely fresh, authentic, and larger portions than most places for an amazing price point. This is one of my favorite sushi restaurants from now on. You definitely don't want to miss this place.

I absolutely love this place and this place is a staple for both me and my wife. Anytime we come into the Amherst area there soon du bu soups are always spot on with great rich flavor, but my absolute favorite is the salmon Don buri which comes in a hot stone bowl, which makes the rice get super crispy on the bottom and that crunch is to die for!!!

3.5 stars! I used to eat here all the time when I was in school. The salmon bowl is one of my go to here and a lot of my friends like it too. We tried the spicy Korean rice cakes and they were pretty good as well :) if you're looking for Asian food with many options I would recommend. I haven't tried enough from the menu since I like to stick to what I know tastes good from here. Pros: Good affordable Prices Many food options Decent amount of seating Parking Cons: If you're expecting authentic Asian food you're not going to get it here. Sushi is just alright here

Don't do take-out or to-go there! This place has been my favorite for over a year. But today after dining in at the place, I ordered a take-out Spider Roll then confused by the different portion it gave me comparing to the roll that I had during dining in. When I asked, they said that because the container made it look small. I'm not convinced and disappointed, you can obviously see the difference in the photos. I have eaten here many times enough to see it's not the full portion and I paid the full price for that?

I take no pleasure in criticizing a family-owned neighborhood business but I have given HoT multiple opportunities (4) to restore my trust and faith in their restaurant. They have failed every time. I have been coming here for years, and before the pandemic they were a decent choice for sushi and Korean fare. However since 2020, they have consistently omitted something from my takeout order, or included something totally incorrect (eg sushi roll with cream cheese when I explicitly said I was lactose intolerant). Or claimed an order would be ready and then been made to wait over an hour. The last time I ordered to go, I was told it would be ready at a certain time. I arrived after the stated time and the order was NOT ready. "The master sushi chef is backed up. It won't be long." Inquired 30 min later... same answer. Another 30 min, inquired again. Same answer. I walked out. If they told me on the phone that it would be 1 or 2 or even 3 hours, I could plan accordingly. But instead, they had no regard for my time, or the people that depended on me bringing food home (my wife and children). Unless you have infinite amounts of time to wait around, stay away from this place. I have learned my lesson and certainly won't be back.

This is one of my favorite places to eat in Amherst. It's conveniently close to campus and for those who don't have cars like me, it's easily accessible by public transportation (just take the 30 to around Puffton). For those who drive, there is a small lot out front but additional parking around back. My absolute FAVORITE thing here is the salmon donburi. It never fails to satisfy my food craving and it's filling enough that even with my monster appetite, this one dish can last me two full meals. My boyfriend and I also usually order a sushi roll, and they are always delicious. The ambience here is super cute and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. Can't wait for my next trip to HoT!

We always have a great meal there. Their menu is fairly extensive along with a sushi menu. The service is good and the staff is friendly. Their dining room is large with a separate room for larger groups. My only complain is they close on Sundays. But they are definitely worth a visit.

This was good but not great. I got the Bulgogi bento box which was good. Teriyaki does not travel well and it was a takeout order so not their fault. The roll included was good and the salad was also good. The Bulgogi tasted very good. My daughter enjoyed her Doi-BiBimBap very much and my husbands sushi was also good. We will be back.

Setting is cozy, and service is fast and friendly, but the food was way too salty. I got the tofu yaki soba and my friend got the eel dish. Both came with a small salad with ginger dressing and miso soup, which were yummy. Unfortunately, my yaki soba was so salty that it felt abrasive on my tongue. The tofu was delicious, and the sauce was good, but there was twice as much sauce as necessary. The eel was also pretty salty, but very tender and still edible. We ended up taking the yaki soba home and stir frying it with a ton of plain vegetables to dilute the salt. It was good food, but just too salty.

The best Korean food in the area! Their lunch specials are reasonably portioned and priced, if you can come in for that, do it!! Their sushi is fresh, I love their salmon sushi special. They have spice levels for dishes that they make special, which I really appreciate because not everyone appreciates the same level of spice. Some days I want something extra spicy and some days I want something mildly spicy. I love that option! Their soondubu is delicious! It's a must try for Korean food in the area.

I really have nothing bad to say about House of Teriyaki. The staff is always very attentive and the food is always fresh and delicious. I usually order the Salmon Donburi dish or the Nabeyaki Udon Noodles which are both amazing. I ordered the salmon donburi the last time I went (as shown in the picture) and it was pretty much the exact amount to fill me up. My girlfriend and I also ordered two rolls of sushi to share which was also delicious. When I first went to HOT, I was honestly caught off-guard at how good their rolls were. Every roll of sushi that I've tried from HOT was satisfying. Definitely wish this restaurant is located in Boston so I can come here more often but will definitely come back whenever I'm visiting Amherst.

This is a very popular neighborhood place with pretty good prices. A favorite of our UMass student. You may have to wait but it's a big place so you won't wait long. The staff is Korean and we found the best things on the menu were the Korean specialties--sundubu, a seafood stew and a second seafood dish with noodles. Sashimi was the only Japanese item we ordered and it was somewhat ragged in presentation and not generous with fish. BYOB! They will happily open a customer's bottle of wine or beer. Unfortunately we had not brought any. There is a pretty good craft beer selection a couple miles north at Sunderland Market, if you happen to be coming from that direction.

Looking for kalbi or bulgogi in this area? This place has it and it is phenomenal. I can't wait to go back

This place needs more love!! As a local of the Amherst area I only just found out about HOT about 2 years ago. Every time I am there I do not understand why it is not packed! This is my go to place for Japanese and Korean. I love the tteokbokki it is spicy chewy and delicious. The service is great the servers there are so nice. I really hope this place stays open.

my favorite place to go to for good Asian food!! They have both Korean and Japanese dishes and some of the Korean ones are pretty authentic! If you're craving something spicy & soupy, I definitely recommend the jjampong (spicy seafood noodle soup) and galbitang (beef soup - you can get spicy or non spicy). Another favorite is the salmon donburi or the spicy seafood hot bowl (sizzling spicy seafood over hot rice). All their rolls are good - I think I've tried at least 6 of them and they've all been 10/10. The workers are also really nice and if you ask for kimchi or pickled radish on the side, they'll give you plenty!

While living in the Pioneer Valley there aren't as many options for Asian restaurants as in Boston, but I have so many fun memories of meeting with my friends here with my friends for Lunch and Dinner to catch up on life. We didn't have cars, so it was extremely convenient that this place was right along the North Amherst/Sunderland Bus Route. When I've gone during lunch, I enjoyed the lunch specials, which come with a soup and salad. I've tried the H.O.T. box which comes in a cute bento box. It has the standard chicken teriyaki with some tempura veggies and shrimp with some basic sushi rolls. The prices are very reasonable and filling for $13. My favorite though was probably the Salmon Donburi. It looks so delicious just from the photo. Anyway it's not a big deal that this place does not have a liquor license since you can BYOB. The place does tend to get quite crowded on the weekends and nights so if you go with a large group of people then, be prepared to wait.

Good veggie tempura, and excellent sushi, too. My partner got the chicken teriyaki, which comes out on a sizzling hot platter, like fajitas. He reported that the teriyaki was just ok. We were looking forward to having some sake, but it's BYOB here, even though sake is listed on the menu. It was a hot day when we came, and the dining area was hot and stuffy even to me, and I run cold. The temperature control could use some work, as the stuffiness dampened our appetites. Strong Christian vibes here--there are religious tracts and a religious map/mural in the foyer, and John 3:16 is printed on the front page of the menu. So be forewarned if you're not into being preached at when you're just trying to eat. Even though my food was good, we like to drink when we eat, so we probably won't be back.

Delicious food and always friendly and helpful staff. Have always gone toward the Japanese items on the menu, but am anxious to try their bulgogi next.

I've been going to house of teriyaki for 3 years now and it never disappoints!! The food is always tasty. It's the perfect Korean and Japanese fusion place!! It's the best of both worlds! Ive ordered take out a couple of times and it is so good every time!

A mom 'n' pop Korean & Japanese restaurant with a peaceful ambience and caring servers! Devoured the Korean seafood pancake appetizer-- crispy and fragrant, full of delicate veggies and fresh calamari, imitation crab, so good--plus the salmon and crab donburi which arrived in a steaming pot; the Las Vegas rolls which are deep fried-- so delicious!-- and the 20-piece sashimi. Needless to say, everything was succulent and fresh; nothing disappointed us. The server kept refilling the peach iced tea. Definitely worth a visit while you're in Amherst, Massachusetts, especially if you love Korean and Japanese food. It's conveniently located across the quaint and charming Black Walnut Inn whose bed 'n' breakfast I also highly recommend!

I have been coming to HOT for years and have never been disappointed. They serve a variety of Korean and Japanese dishes. My favourite is the seafood noodles.

I came here for the first time around 9 pm on a weekday, super hungry, and with high hopes. I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of people that were there that late at night, and I I heard that the Salmon Donburi was popular and ordered it immediately. The food came out within 15 minutes of ordering, and it seemed to be made fresh. The Donburi was in a sizzling hot bowl, enough so that the teriyaki sauce was burnt. The food was definitely not bad, just not worth the 18 dollar price point. It just tasted like a combination of rice salmon and seaweed, I didn't see anything more special than that. The food is also very heavy, so I left that day with a serious food coma (either that or the 2 hours of sleep I got the day prior).

Me and my boyfriend constantly go to House of Teriyaki in Amherst and we love it each time! We love trying new foods and this restaurant is the perfect place to do it. Everything is so delicious and the staff is sooo kind!

Recently came back after graduating umass and this place is still amazing!!!! I always get the salmon donburi in the hot bowl sooooop good!! I had the chicken one and is is also sooo good. Top tier

This place is really close to where I live, I could practically walk here! The food is okay, and people working here are alright. I wish it was better though, nothing special. Haven't been here in a while.

Still finding their footing for dine in, but the food is as good as ever. Great portions, properly cooked, and the miso soup is still the best in Amherst.

If you know what to get this place is good, but don't get the Tangsuyuk. I normally don't write reviews, but I'm writing this in the hope someone from here sees this and pulls it off the menu. Insanely dry, the sauce is fine but the tiny specks of meat below the breading have the texture and taste of polyester rope. Also some of the food here is really greasy so be warned, but good portions and good taste usually make up for it. Just don't get the tangsuyuk, its bad enough that if I was less shy i might ask for my money back.

They have a limited number of vegetarian options, and sometimes the waiter mess up the order because they are not very sure if they have vegetarian broth. After I had tried for more than 10 times, I think the only vegetarian broth they have is water. Their no-soup vegetarian dishes are good. Personally I like crispy tofu roll.

Korean food in Amherst (although it's a bit of a drive away and you need a car to get here). I remember eating their salmon donburi and it was tasty. It's a simple abode with decent Korean food when you're feeling homesick and looking for a pleasant place to eat in a dine-in restaurant. They have a small number of parking spots around the building.

I've been coming here since I was an undergrad and my friends and I have always loved it! We would always order a few sushi rolls to split and it would all come out on this big beautiful plate and it was all delicious.

I come to HOT frequently if I'm ever craving Korean food! They have various dishes and you can't go wrong with most of them. Unfortunately, unlike typical Korean restaurants they don't offer banchan with their meals. I typically get the salmon donburi and the spicy seafood noodles. The salmon donburi hasn't been as good as it used to be a year or 2 ago, and it gets heavy after eating a bowl of greasy rice so I've been trying other things on the menu and they're great! My favorite alternative is the seafood bokkum. Spicy seafood noodles is good too, I get level 4 spicy and it wasn't too bad to me. I've gotten the sushi here before too and they're good but some rolls seem small for the price. They got whatever you need when you're craving it whether it's rice, soup, noodles, sushi or whatever fish or meats! Worth a visit when you're in the area.

If you need a sushi/Japanese food fix in the 5 college area, this place is the bomb-diggity with extra teriyaki sauce! The food was hot, fresh, flavorful and melts in the mouth. The service is so courteous and friendly! This is the sort of place you tag as your 'go-to' for Japanese food. We went here once and it was instantly ours.

House of Teriyaki is a great restaurant situated in North Amherst. Tonight we stopped in for some delicious food, and decided to start the meal off with some sushi. We purchased California, Spider and Spicy Tuna rolls, and were a little disappointing in the fact that they came apart as we picked them up with our chopsticks. The ingredients in the rolls were extremely fresh, but the rice was average at best. The Miso Soup and salad that accompanied our meals were fantastic, and we were excited to have the Korean Kalbi. The meat was cooked to perfection, and the white rice that came with the meal was great as well. Overall this restaurant make incredible food, but sometimes the sushi is lackluster. The staff is always extremely polite and it is nice to BYOB.

There should be another location in Boston!! Every time I visit the bae at UMass Amherst, I make sure I grab a meal at House of Teriyaki. I remember once taking the bus in a snow storm just to eat here. That's commitment right there. All my friends from UMass refer to House of Teriyaki as H.O.T. for short, and it's definitely the go-to spot for students in the area because there's not many quality Asian restaurants in the area. HOT has a variety of Japanese and Korean dishes. Sushi is freshly made at the sushi bar. My go-to dish is the unagi (eel) donburi, which is broiled teriyaki sea eel with vegetables on top of rice. This also comes with a salad and miso soup on the side. The unagi donburi is honestly one of my favorite dishes of all time, because I can't find anything as good and packed with flavor in Boston. I also had their tteokbokki dish (rice cakes) and kalbi (marinated ribs) to share with friends, and it did not disappoint. Overall, I have no complaints. Excellent food, cozy environment, and fast & consistent service; what else could you ask for? I also did not learn until now that it's BYOB?! I will be looking forward to plenty more visits in the future!

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House of Teriyaki is my all time favorite place to go in town. Their food is always of the highest quality, and it satisfies the late night cravings without disappointment. I really recommend the spicy squid over rice.

No complaints here. Quaint place with charmingly uneven floors and tables. Great service and staff, fast and friendly. Ordered Edemame, it was lightly salted but the salt flavor was just right. Perfect amount for two people to share. Excellent. Also ordered the Fantastic Roll, the Crunch Roll, the Eel Avocado Roll, a Philly, and a Spicy Tuna. All pictured. Presented very well. All came out in great timing, we did not wait long. The Fantastic is an expensive roll at $12.95, but is sizeable, it is a larger diameter and is quite long. Crunch was the same diameter as the Fantastic, but is a bit shorter (and cheaper). I liked both, but the Eel roll was the best of the ones we ordered. I wish we'd ordered three of those and saved the money in the two larger special rolls. Very good food nonetheless. Attentive wait staff kept drinks full and did not have us wait long for the bill or to process payment. We have eaten here about 5 times, and have had a similar experience on each time, so the place is consistent. Recommended.

Loses a star due to their location, however, I love their tofu stew and their salmon donburi and their seafood jjampong. Service is only ok.

Got take out from here today, two bowls of the Seoul ramen. WAS DELICIOUS. And they were careful to make sure the noodles didn't get soggy when we took the food home. It was perfect temperature when I got home and delicious. I think the lunch pricing is fair. I've been in person too and its a nice small place with a good atmosphere and long history. Nice staff as well.

My daughter and I both loved the sushi! It was delicious and plated beautifully. We almost hated to eat it because it was so gorgeous. We will be back when we eat in Amherst!

I like this spot because they have really inexpensive sushi and their bento is delicious and a good value. The sushi isn't the greatest I've had but good for a quick cheap fix.

Love this family owned small business, the food is always great!! Try the Kalbi or bibim bap, you won't be disappointed

HEALTHY, BALANCED PROTEIN & CARBS, SPICY OR MILD We are in frequently and now take out regularly from House of Teriyaki. They have a complete list of sushi, sashimi and rolls. They also have Korean cuisine favorites like Soondu bu (spicy tofu stew great in seafood version) if you want beef their thin sílices lean beef is marinaded in garlic, onions, soy and sesame oil and roasted. Or Bibim bap (rice with various vegetables and a fried egg for non vegetarian protein. The food is always tasty and filling. Great with beer or red wine. Tip: they will ask what level of spiciness you would like. Don't take VERY SPICY the first time. You might not tolerate that much red pepper!

Went last night and the food was so good. The sushi is a little bit on the small side but the taste is phenomenal. My boyfriend also tried the beef teriyaki which was so good. It came with a bit of veggies and came out sizzling hot and was so good.

We are so glad we can still eat House of Teriyaki during Covid! We got takeout yesterday-- Tofu Stew and Salmon Donburi. Both very tasty but this time the rice was too hard.

tasty, but a little inconsistent. The food is delicious, sometimes it takes a little longer for takeout than the estimate given over the phone. Bit of advice: If you're placing a takeout order over the phone, be aware that the menus for HOT online are old and apparently inaccurate. By my calculations (using the menu I found online) my total was $41.00 but the actual total (and I called them just to double check that it was correct) was $49. I don't necessarily feel like the meal was worth that much but it was tasty regardless.

Teriyaki combo taste great, though it's a bit pricey. Not much offered for sides so it's mostly just the meat, but also raw vegetables and white rice.

The Owner Mr. Yu Is the man!!! He is amazing, funny and hilarious and on top of that, he makes bomb food! Yes amazing food-mindblowing!! Since the owner is Korean it adds double authenticity of all Korean food. They prepare it with love and deliciousness! They gave us a lot of portion for various food. I had the noodle, sushi, ddukboki, miso soup, measles, and nearly every dish and everything was delicious! And the servers are amazing! Shout out to my man John!