Teppan Tora

Got lucky with reservations and went on a fun date. Highly reconmend the bombshell sushi roll (fried) right off the bat they load that with plenty of toppings and although it says it's spicy it's not really, just the perfect amount of spice. Now the online pdf file you can find seems to be slightly wrong for menu items just a heads up so I posted IRL photos of the menu here. I hear they remodeled or changed so I'm assuming this is a small result to that. Food was amazing and well done especially with one of the chefs cooking in front of us. They seem extremely flexible with what you would want and wouldn't want in your food and the menu itself has a vegetarian side which very few spots do. Place is fancy and the side dishes that came with my meal were great starters.

I recently placed a takeout order for 9 people and they did an amazing job! They promptly communicated any questions and concerns they had regarding my order, the food was done on time, and they were super friendly. The food was good as well. Everyone enjoyed their order. The only reason for the 4 stars is because some of the group believed the fried rice needed a little more seasoning, however, that’s a preference because others found it perfect. Thank you so much for a seamless takeout order Teppan Tora!

Our server Aaron was great. Everyone enjoyed their food. We ordered some rolls, fried rice, appetizers, and a hot bowl.

The food was great the staff was friendly the lunch menu is affordable the chef was funny and punctual. Anders was our waiter and he was so on top of everything with a great sense of humor.

I took my brother there for his birthday today and I felt so bad. It was not the place to go to. I can think of a dozen better placed I could have went. All our portions were so small I posted it all over my media n people are not having it either. I just feel horrible cause I recommend this place since the one before was amazing.

My boyfriend, his best friend, and I were warmly welcomed as walk-ins and seated promptly alongside a family celebrating birthdays. Coincidentally, we were also celebrating my boyfriend's best friend's birthday. While we truly enjoyed the evening, we did experience a longer-than-expected wait for the chef, which lasted over 30 minutes. However, I appreciate the manager coming out to apologize and offering us complimentary edamame as a gesture of goodwill. Once our Teppanyaki chef arrived, he provided an exceptional experience! His entertaining performance, complete with impressive fire displays, made the evening memorable, especially when we celebrated with a round of “Happy Birthday.” The food was absolutely delicious, and the fried rice was cooked to perfection—definitely deserving of a 10/10! For our party of three enjoying Teppanyaki + One appetizer, the total came to $149, plus tip. We also made sure to tip our Teppanyaki chef for his excellent service. One area for improvement would be the service. It seemed there were not enough servers available, as we had to wait quite a while for water refills. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and would love to return in the future. We hope that next time, there will be more staff available to help enhance the dining experience. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

Sushi and katsu chicken were really good! Service was pretty fast too. Enjoyed the spicy tuna roll as well. Bento boxes come with a nice portion size. So good that I forgot to take pictures!

This is a great new lively place! I've been twice and I'll be going a million more! The hostesses are nice and efficient. The cooks are interactive and fun. The owners are involved and on the floor. My kids absolutely love it. The food is amazing!!

Came for Teppanyaki dinner with my son a few days ago, having been a patron of the previous restaurant. Nice redecorating job. We came before the dinner rush, and were promptly seated by a friendly hostess. The menu was similar in content to the previous one. We ordered shrimp tempura for an appetizer, which was plenty for the two of us. Son had filet mignon and I had the New York Strip and Shrimp. The meals started with sliced mushroom soup and were served with bacon fried rice, and assorted vegetables. All were cooked to perfection and were delicious. They also supplied the hot and thick sauce I love. Washed it down with some hot sake. The portions were such that I took an entire meal's worth of food home. Service was top notch. I'm glad they're open and look forward to eating there in the future. Prices were expectedly somewhat higher than before, but worth it!

Came in for lunch with my girlfriends. The food was really good. Flavorful. We all tried different things. Their hot mustard was not good that could be better. The restaurant was clean and smelled great however it was very hot inside. I get that it's teppanyaki but it was insanely hot. We had a wonderful server. Very nice and accommodating Now the reason for my low review. He accidentally put chicken on my plate before I could stop it. I said it wasn't mine and he grabbed it back off a plate I had been touching and put it onto my friends. I have a germ thing so to me this was disgusting. He also dropped 2 pieces of my meat onto the table of their already little portions. We paid 80 for all 3 of us which isn't bad but we had some food violation server. I feel bad to be upset because our cook was also very nice but it was not okay and the tricks were lacking.

Made reservation for party of 10 for a birthday and was seated quickly in a more private group seating which was nice. We were welcomed by Anders who was extremely attentive. Super friendly and helpful especially dining with 4 little kiddos and offer chopstick helper attachment which was nice. Our chef Jeremiah was hilarious & provided an entertaining teppan show that kept us engaged while cooking our meals as well as keeping the kiddos eyes peel open to watch what's next. Lunch prices was a great deal for our meals with more than enough portion to have some to take home. Overall, it is a good price if you want teppan and can get an entertaining show and not have to eat during dinner to get it like some other places do.

Went there for their lunch specials. The specials come with a miso soup, salad, white rice and two items. We picked chicken katsu and tuna sashimi for the lunch special and ordered a Tuesday special Teppan bowl: bacon fried rice with a choice of meat/vege. There were some customers but it wasn't particularly busy. The wait for the food was slightly longer than I anticipated, about 20 minutes for the fried rice, and 5 more minutes after that for the miso soup and another 15 minutes for the special. The katsu was not good and was dry. It looked like they fried it the first time, cut it, and it was not fully cooked, so they fried it again. (Or it was old and they refried it again.) The sashimi was fishy. The fried rice was a bit better, but it wasn't tasty. The server was okay but the service was slow. Probably will not come back.

I grew up coming to Sakanaya so I was sad to see it go but excited to try the new & approved Teppan Tora. The restaurant looks similar but is cleaner and updated. The new bar looks great and bartender, Anna made us delicious drinks. 8 of us had a reservation at 7:00pm and were sat promptly. I was so happy to see that Teppan Tora kept past employees. The sweetest lady still works there and her face lit up when I said hello! The chefs were backed up so she took our drink and food orders. Our miso soup and salads were brought while the chef finished up. The fried rice was delicious and is now made with bacon. Hot & spicy always kicks the food up a notch. Overall enjoyed our food and they brought mochi for our friend's birthday!

I made reservations for my MIL's bday celebration via Yelp party of 6 (2high chairs) for 2:30pm. We arrived 5mins prior to our reserved time. There were already people there waiting as well. When I entered the hostess was helping the party that entered before me. I'm not sure what was going on but it took her a while to come back to the front. I was waiting for her or someone else to come back to check us in. Just saw a lot of workers walking around. Finally someone came and greeted us and checked us in. Then the hostess came back and greeted us and asked how many. I told her I had reservations and a few seconds later the lady that had greeted us first took us back to the teppanyaki tables. Guess we didn't make it clear but my husband wanted just a regular table and there was no option during reservations online nor were we asked when we got checked in. Once seated we looked over the menu they had sushi with vegan options, noodles and rice bowls, apps and salads. We were also given a small lunch menu 11:30pm-2:30pm. Not sure why it was given when they sat us down about 10mins after our 2:30pm reservation. Anyways we waited a little while until our server came to get our orders as he was also the server for the party across from us. He was nice and took our orders right away. I ordered the Tora Trio (chicken, teriyaki beef and shrimp). Our teppan chef was kind and did a few tricks asked if there was an occasion we were celebrating. We mentioned it was my MIL's birthday so it was nice that he did a little show and we sang her a Happy Birthday. At the end he brought out his lights and speaker and presented another fire show. The food was okay nothing spectacular and a bit overpriced compared to competitors. Everything was also a tad bit on the salty side. But I did enjoy the beef and the chicken which was perfectly cooked. Overall glad to have tried not sure if we'll be returning. Teppan was okay, service in the beginning was so slow, it was a bit frustrating just having to wait on someone to greet us or even check us in when we arrived early for our reservation. Also, not that we expect anything but a small dessert to celebrate a birthday would have been nice.

Our first experience here was for my birthday & we had a great time! The inside was nice & pretty similar to any other teppanyaki spot. However, they do have a beautiful outdoor patio that separates it from others in Fresno. The service was fast & the food was delicious! We ordered New York Steak, Hot & Spicy Chicken, Shrimp, Fried Rice, & Veggies. The prices were fair for the large portions you receive. The steak & shrimp were very good & fresh. We will definitely be back for a family dinner! New York Steak 10/10 Hot & Spicy Chicken 10/10 Fried Rice 10/10 Veggies 10/10

Solid teppanyaki spot. Inside is modern, clean and aesthetically pleasing. We got teppanyaki for lunch and our chef was very good. The trio came with teriyaki steak, chicken, and shrimp. Very flavorful and cooked just how we liked. The hot and spicy chicken was also very flavorful and not overcooked. We also tried the red dragon roll, the fish was fresh and not too spicy. Our chef made great conversation and was welcoming. They also have cocktails/wine/beer to choose from. I got the hibiscus mule which was refreshing and paired well with the meal. Can't wait to be back! :)

Located at the Riverview Shopping Center, you'll find this new yummy teppanyaki spot. On my visit, there was no signage to indicate where they are or that they are open; however, if you are familiar with Sakanaya, it's in the same place but with new owners. Came here on a Sunday around noon for teppanyaki and it was not busy (I don't think many people know this spot is here yet!!!). The interior is super clean and has a nice ambiance. The food was yummy. I'm a sucker for teppanyaki so you can't go wrong with the classic complimentary miso soup, choice of protein, fried rice, hibachi veggies, and beansprouts! I opted to get the hot and spicy chicken and it was great. The absolute highlight of the meal was definitely our teppanyaki chef, Barry! Juggling cooking, doing cool tricks, and making conversation is no easy task but he did it. He was awesome!!! My family and I have been to numerous teppanyaki restaurants in Fresno but by far the best chef we've had was him! He made the experience 10x better. I would definitely come back here again.

What a great teppanyaki place in north fresno-- there was no sign outside for Teppan Tora, but saw an inviting Open sign. We came for lunch, a party of 6 and opted for teppanyaki. We were seated immediately. The teppanyaki experience was great! The food was very good, the soup was nice and warm, the fried rice, meats and vegetables were all cooked to my liking-- well seasoned. And our chef was very interactive-- which made all our lunch experience a great one!

Great food! Sat at the teppanyaki area and got graced by Juju's awesome performance. The staff was very attentive and got out food fast and they all tasted good. The place was super spacious and fun to hang around with family and friends.

Food was okay. Service felt like they were not ready and felt clumsy. The 20% charge for a part of six felt overkill when the service was subpar. A couple of my family members did not feel well after eating there.

Went in for dine in, they have a Tuesday lunch special for a $12 Teppan bowl with fried rice and choice of beef, chicken or veggies. The food tasted great and portions were large. They also included the hot and spicy sauce. The restaurant was quiet and spacious. Service was excellent, very friendly and came back frequently to check in and offer refills. I also got a free birthday dessert of taiyaki (fried pastry in the shape of a fish) with ice cream which was really nice.

Ok this place was good. Not amazing, but great. Service was on point and I appreciate it. Beer was cold and the appetizers were hot. This is a nice place for a group to get together and enjoy each other's company over a great meal. The food is freshly cooked in front of you. The way you want it. The only thing I am eh about it the amount of oil they keep putting to get the meat to cook. I knows it's a flat grill but it could've been a littler tastier without all the oil. So, flavor is ok, but you can taste the oils over seasoning. I think this is just going to happen no matter what. Overall, a good place for a group.

Hands down the freshest fish in Fresno! Every bite of sushi was incredibly fresh, you can really taste the difference. The rice was perfectly done, not too mushy, not too firm -- just right, which is surprisingly hard to find. The atmosphere is also a big upgrade -- they've clearly done some remodeling and it shows. Everything feels new and modern with a chic, welcoming vibe. The large koi pond in the back adds a super calming touch, great for relaxing while you eat. Our waitress was super friendly and went above and beyond by letting us order off the lunch menu even though we came in a little past lunch -- definitely appreciated that discount! We also had the teriyaki beef and it was cooked perfectly, super flavorful and tender. I'm already planning to come back soon to try their teppanyaki next time. Highly recommend! Note: we started eating before snapping photos!!

Solid teppanyaki restaurant with generous portions, good food, and good customer service. The teppanyaki isn't anything original or different from your typical teppanyaki, which can be found in other Fresno restaurants. At about $40/plate, it's also on the expensive end for dinner, but given portion size, could also serve as lunch the next day. There was plenty of room for more guests on the teppanyaki side on a Sunday night. Both the chef and waiter were attentive. I enjoyed my dinner, but noted that the ambience could have been improved after the ownership change, as the walls are very dark and make the room feel small. Some modernization would be nice. I also felt quite warm seated around the teppanyaki grill. The air conditioner needed to be turned up. Overall this place has great potential and solid food, and may be especially attractive during peak dinner hours.

Rolls were good the first time we ordered-tonight they were terrible! Not fresh, weird taste! Usually finish them all, not tonight. Based on this dinner, wouldn't recommend!

Really happy to have a good teppanyaki so close to us! Food was great, fun atmosphere and the teppan chefs are always so friendly and nice.

This place was very nice inside and very BUSY! Thankfully we made a reservation which I HIGHLY recommend doing. We did show up 45 minutes early so we sat at the bar and had a drink. We were immediately greeted but the bartender was STRESSED. I actually felt bad for her, she was alone and had a lot going on. But, she was attentive and very nice. Sushi and oysters were so good! The steak we ordered for the teppanyaki side wasn't one of the best we've had. It was not seasoned as well and for the price we paid and amount of food we ordered it was kind of a let down. Over all, I feel like this place was a good choice for sushi though, but the teppanyaki could use some work.

We were invited to celebrate my Aunt Lo Lo's 70th birthday this past Thursday at this new and improved restaurant that was absolutely fantastic. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxing, perfect for a special occasion or a casual get-together. Our waitress Sarah was exceptional, anticipating our needs and providing excellent recommendations. (Daou Chardonnay which we should have ordered the bottle like she offered) The chef was kind and service was fast, efficient, and it was nice to enjoy our meal without feeling rushed unlike most teppanki places. Overall, 10/10.

The teppanyaki was really delicious and had more flavor than I have had at other places. I ordered the jumbo scallops with fried rice. The soup and salad to start the meal was just enough to get your appetite going but light enough to where you weren't full. Our chef was very friendly and out on an excellent show and talked a bit with us. Overall was excellent for our youngest child who was 8 and was his first time. It wasn't super busy until we left. Would recommend making a reservation.

The food was really good and big portions. The service was excellent and friendly. Kelly did an outstanding service and very attentive. The restaurant was perfect for a quiet date night. I recommend if you are the Fresno area to check this place out. The sushi was excellent also with variety to experience. I don't drink so review is based on food.

2/20/26 Hot & New! Getting lunch! Baked Mussels, Angel Hair and Red Dragon ordered. The worker was kind and said they were very popular. She gave total and I went to pick it up. They don't have signs up yet. They opened Valentine's Day. Greeted by a very kind worker who was Great and kindly welcomed me in. Restaurant is very nice! Large. Teppenyaki set up on one side. Many tables and chairs along with a bar. Order was ready. I paid for it and the worker handed it over with good day wishes! Great! Lunchtime! Order split. Baked mussels were Great! Nice flavor & spice! Red Dragon roll was Fresh & Flavorful! Great spice too! Angel hair roll was different & Delicious! Mother said hers was Really Great! Plus, we both have plenty of leftovers! Fantastic ginger & wasabi included too! Wasabi ixed with soy sauce making it even better! Great service & GREAT lunch! Highly recommended!

We have been here twice... the food is good, but nothing special and a bit overpriced. The service is fine, the inside looks nicer now that it has been renovated. Just a casual sushi place ...

BEWARE! Got spicy tuna from here and got up in the middle of the night super sick and ended up throwing up. Just because they're under new management does not mean that it's any better now as far as freshness goes.

My absolute favorite tepanyaki place! The food is amazing. Everything tastes fresh. They don't overdo it with sauces like the other places do. The sushi is the best I've had in town. The filet is cooked to perfection. The bacon fried rice has so much flavor! The service is the best in town. Everyone, and I mean everyone that works there is always smiling and friendly. Anderst was our server and he was friendly, always making sure we had everything we needed, and was so accommodating. He even got us seated early. Our chef was Barry and he was the best teppan chef we've ever had. We hope we get him again. The sushi chef makes incredible sushi. The best in town. He too was friendly and smiling. This was our third time here and we won't go anywhere else. You won't find better service and food at any other place. Highly highly revo

Delicious cocktails, superb service and a boatload of delicious Tepan. The chef was entertaining and the staff was on top of it.

Food looks like baby vomit and worse, came with no wasabi..Salmon was over cooked and taste bland and dry.

We went for Mothers Day and they were awesome. Good food and the service was good too.

We needed lunch on a day off, preferably near where we had an errand to run, and lucky for us Yelp showed us a brand new place to get some sushi. I hadn't had sushi in ages and I was excited to try something new. They didn't even have a sign up but thanks to other helpful Yelp reviews we had no trouble finding it. Our server, Anders, was so fun and said my husband looked like Sean Astin, so I immediately liked him. I am in my late 30s, I completely own that I want a partner who looks like Dave Morgan, Samwise Gamgee, and Bob from Stranger Things. I've only gotten to the ambiance and service and it's already a 5 star experience. Then we had the sushi. Delicious. Average price for sushi, which is to say a lot, but a wonderful treat. I wish I could have more right now honestly. I would definitely not mind visiting this place again, especially because I want to try their tepanyaki. Since the sushi was so good, I have high expectations and I can't wait to test them out.

Service: Okay. Came with a reservation on a Saturday night and we were quickly sat the furthest, dark, back room for teppanyaki. The hostess let us know they didn't have any more menu's (I'm assuming because they're fairly new?) so we had to wait until others were finished and ask them for their menus. The wait time for the food however was VERY long. We waited about 40 minutes before the chef showed up, even with a reservation. Food: unfortunately, nothing special Honestly, the best part of this place was the sushi. Everything else was very mediocre and honestly disappointing for how popular and expensive this place was. The spicy garlic jalapeño edamame just tasted like sriracha & the teppanyaki was just okay. The rice lacked flavor and the sauce is honestly what helped the entire meal. Pricing: $$$ So, so expensive!! This place had some of the highest prices for teppanyaki I've ever seen in the Central Valley. Any other teppanyaki had the same thing (and honestly better tasting food) for $10 cheaper a plate. You'd think for the price, the food would be amazing but honestly, you're better off going elsewhere and saving some money.

The food has been delicious both times we've eaten here. However, our reservation was pointless. When we arrived on time, the hostess just scrolled her iPad saying how "all these people are in front of you" and when asked how long the wait, she wouldn't give a time estimate. She just said they'd have to turn 4 complete teppanyaki tables before we'd be seated. We opted for the regular restaurant so we could eat dinner.

We decided to check out Teppan Tora for lunch. The ambience is nice, it is more open than the former restaurant. We ordered two bento boxes one was teriyaki chicken and the other was the Katsu chicken. I also ordered dragon roll and hot tea. The bento box included your typical miso soup and salad, which were good. The Dragon roll arrived and was fresh and tasted great. The bento boxes arrived with a lot of food. The chicken was tender, the tempura was cooked just right . The fried rice was good and the gyoza were cooked just right Desert we had mochi. End up having to take some of it Home.. The service was good! Overall great experience. They also have Tepanyaki, which will try next time.

This was definitely best teppanyaki I have been to! Food was plentiful and flavorful - best fried rice ever! Service was great - always checking drinks, or anything we needed! And of course very entertaining- Tugi was humble but expert cooking. He added "Mo butter" whenever we asked. We were celebrating a birthday and he made the birthday girl special! The food was so delicious and so much!! Most took a box home. Tucked away in the corner of Fort Washington, it was an upbeat modern location! Our party of 20 split to two tables ALL had no complaints. My Tora Trio combination was excellent!!

We had fun and delicious dinner there. Food was a bit salty for me but my family really liked it. My husband got salmon and it was good. My son got spicy chicken and he thoroughly enjoyed it. And I got Tora combo that came with chicken shrimp and steak and it was great. Chef was very friendly and the place was clean and neat. Not too noisy so it was kid friendly.

The food, atmosphere, service and cocktails! The best teppanyaki in town!!! Scallops, shrimp, chicken and steaks are all worth it.

Went for dinner early evening Aug. 9, 2025. The place was sweltering hot-- like A/C was broken. Will not go back until they fix their A/C

Sushi was delicious. Hope they can expand the bar menu in the near future. Tried the margarita, which was great, but not enough options on the cocktail menu.

Had the Tora Tostado appetizer and the teriyaki chicken teppanyaki dinner!plenty to take home. Came with a lovely mushroom soup and ginger salad. Customer service was outstanding and our chef had the best banter with us between serving. Had a great atmosphere and couldn't recommend more! Thank you guys!

A hidden gem ! We checked this place out because we live in the area and used to go to the previous restaurant that was here and we honestly were SHOCKED at how BOMB the food was! Such a nice fresh environment , nice and cool unlike most teppanyaki places that run on the hotter side . The food was top tier ! Seasoned to perfection and hot the entire time , I was actually so shocked at how good the place is for being on the newer side. It was empty but do not let that fool you! Beers were so good and the total was super cheap compared to other places but worth every single penny! The lunch special you cannot beat and beers were $5 a piece which was perfect ! Definitley recommend if your looking for a place to try , will be back

This place used to be Sakinaya so as soon as I walked in, was expecting that place. Not even close. Ambiance is different and you can tell things were remodeled. Menu is totally different too- my son and I tried a crispy thing, angel roll, gyoza, sushi platter, and the sukiyaki hot pot. I wish I took more pics. The food is unique and fresh and very tasty. The menu items look more like a traditional Japanese restaurant. I can't wait to go back and try everything on the menu. It reminds me of places I used to eat in the Bay. Really excited this place is here now, if you want authentic Japanese food with a nice atmosphere, inviting but not stuck up, you should try this place! Would be a fun date night or fun family night too. Next time I'll bring my girlfriends and sit at the bar. They do have a full bar too!

Overall was a okay experience, should be a 3.5/5. The food portions were very large, the server was very friendly and attentive, and what I believe was one of the owners was wonderful. However the reservation service needs to be able to specify teppanyaki or table dining, I think the AC was not working or turned off because of how hot it got while eating, prices seemed a bit high for the overall experience but for the area I guess it makes sense. Compared to other local teppanyaki I think its average, not the best and for sure not the worst.

food and service is marginal, had dinner last night without being informed AC was non operational after making reservations for family and friends, ate in a hot smoke fill room with 1 exhaust fan in middle of dining area, not good experience

Anders our server, was so pleasant and helpful! The food was just so fresh, and very tasty! The crunchy roll was unique and very well made... this was our first visit under their new owners, and we were happy we stopped by for the Bento Box lunch special, 11:30 am to 3 pm. This is going to be a new and welcome addition to our Japanese dining favorites!

You already know the food was amazingly delicious. great service. The atmosphere is amazing. Great for a date night. I did the teppan and the chef was very impressive with his cooking skills. I highly recommend this place.

Food was alright, felt a little overpriced for the amount you get. Sushi rice was tasty from the rolls we ordered. Ambiance was nice and service was ok.

The chef and service was amazing! Unfortunately, we were in a tiny back room with no ventilation. Immediately upon entrance I was hit with a bad fish smell. I had to go get air twice and was still sick to my stomach, until I got fresh air. I am super disappointed because I had heard a lot of good things and again the service was phenomenal!

Great food, great service and a great show put on by our chef, who was friendly, funny, nice to the kids, etc. All in all, it was a great night. It was not cheap, coming in around $400 before tip for 4 adults and two kids with just a few drinks - but let's face it, there are no bargains these days. At least we got what we paid for.

I can honestly say this is the best teppan I've ever had. We went for my wife's bday and we all had a blast. The sauce they give you to dip the food in is . They need to bottle it so I can put it on everything I eat!