Yasai

my favorite and go-to spot for some quick sushi! has never failed me and quality and taste has always been on point. love the soup and salads as well! reasonable pricing as well.

Don’t get the sushi from here specifically, it’s soooo disgusting. My sushi was too RUBBERY and handled poorly. I genuinely needed to throw up after eating it and currently having some stomach issues as I type this out. The teriyaki bowl is okay especially the salad my mother and sister loved it. If anything avoid the sushi, get anything else but the sushi. Also to one of the employees, please don’t bite your FINGER, TOUCH the equipment and package up someone’s food. Wash your hands or wear gloves, that’s literally so disgusting and unsanitary.

Food is always ready very quickly. I enjoy stopping in for a quick lunch. The spam musubi is my favorite, but I've never had a bad roll

The girl server at the restaurant needs to work on managing her attitude. She’s extremely rude & not a good look for someone trying out the restaurant for the first time. I will not be back solely because of her. Their staff needs training.

It is really good to eat everything about Japanese food such as musbi, sushi, rolls.. and they gave us salad too🥗 there are big food halls in the middle of the restaurants. I think it is good to bring your foods to your home party too

Amazing value!!! I ordered on Uber eats and once I park my car it was ready exactly on the dot to the estimated time for pickup. Order was accurate my customized order was follow exactly to how I wanted. The packaging was nice and secure, comes with a miso soup.

Ordered the spicy pork and pic shows it was basically all fat. Gross! Rolls weren't that bad. Chix teriyaki bowl came super dry. Had to ask for 3 more tiny teriyaki cups to make it ok. Is teriyaki expensive? Bc the way they act here it is a super high commodity.

I ate at the restaurant last night. The salad was so fantastic and had crunchy and lots of sweet dressing. I liked it so much I ordered the same side slaw salad and the chicken Katzu. The slaw salad was very small and I paid 7 dollars for it and there was barely any dressing or crunchy bits. I was so disappointed. I got less than what I got with my meal last night. I will try again, but likely will order in.

BIG portion at reasonable price! The rice is well done. The sushi tastes so fresh! ALMOST my favorite restaurant but... the business hours are too short! Closed on Wednesdays. Weekdays closed at 8 pm.

Convenient sushi spot located in cerritos town center! I like that they give you a generous portion of salad and miso soup with every roll you order. I particularly wanted to write a review for here because their hours do not match what is listed on Yelp. At time of posting this, they are open everyday (EXCEPT Wednesday) from 11am to 8pm. I had tried coming here one night at 9pm and was disappointed that they had already closed for the day. Tip- there's plenty of close parking in a lot right behind this restaurant and behind Ulta.

To be honest, we can come here because it's close to Work. I love that they do have chicken breast white meat only and if you want something semi healthy to eat rice chicken bowl teriyaki bowl is great option. The flavor is OK to be honest. It's not like phenomenal, but it is chicken and rice and I don't tend to add a lot of teriyaki sauce. Their salads are good too. Their sushi is OK to be honest I was in a huge fan.

Great taste. Fats service. Busy place. Extensive menu. They kept the original taste of the beef combo

Got the #19 Combo Special. So much food that's good for 2 people. We came back after 2 days and got the chicken breast cutlet, beef teriyaki and an order of sumi salad. They make everything fresh and to perfection. I can have their food on the menu everyday. The ladies at the counter are both nice and accommodating. The place is clean. There's plenty of parking specially at the back and it's closer to the restaurant.

The ribs I got were mouth watering! Every bite I had melted in my mouth! It has the most amazing flavor! The great part is it came with rice, salad, soup, and two pieces of sushi! I will be going back to this place!

Store is tucked inside the Towne center and has impressively been around for a couple of years. Good spot for take-out Japanese. Quality is ok. Go-to order is their tempura plate. It's a sizable portion for roughly $13. Not a bad deal. Wait is not too bad and they prep the food fairly quickly. If you phone in the order, it's usually ready within ~10min. You can also dine in as they have a few tables in the store but it can get a little warm. Pricing hasn't changed much over the years which is really nice.

Been frequenting this spot for years whenever I'm in the Cerritos Towne Center. I usually get #1 teriyaki plate which comes with rice, oriental salad, and sumi salad (my fav of the 2). Their curry plate is good and comforting as well. I suggest calling in as it's usually ready within 10 minutes and makes for a good lunch break spot.

Really awful... Had a hard time finishing my food. Worst tuna I've ever eaten. Not fresh, rubbery, super thin, weird shapes & sizes, so much rice.

Had a great dining experience with my family today. 1/12/25. Staff at the counter were very courteous and greeted us as we walked in. The staff member taking my order was kind enough to give detail on what comes with each order, which was awesome! We ordered the #21 & #18 combo. Food was ready within 8-10 minutes, so there wasn't much of a wait time. Overall the food was fresh and had great flavor. Will be coming back soon.

I like coming here because it's a quick bite and it's affordable. What I absolutely can't stand is the fact that they will forget items. This isn't the first time.... They have gotten the order wrong in the past but with this most recent order, I had already arrived home only to find out that all my salads were missing the salad dressing. I had to drive back to grab it and not a single apology for the inconvenience. All they said was "how many would you like?" My response to that was, "however many it was supposed to come with." Normally I would eat there and I would see that the tempura sauce was missing. That's not as big of a deal to me but this time I specifically asked to make sure everything was in there before leaving. I would still go back but I just wish they had better service.

Disappointed is an understatement! I've been coming to this place religiously for about 10 years because I work across the street, but the service and food has gone to shit. Today I got a chicken plate to go for dinner. When I went to heat it up, I realized there was a bug in my rice. I was upset and repulsed, so I just threw the whole thing out. I'm not about to play the guessing game and assume the rice was the only part affected... When I called to let them know, a young girl answered and said that they can refund me the rice only. I told her that I was so disgusted by the bug that I threw out my whole plate and now have no dinner, so it's not just about the rice. She puts me on hold to go talk to her manager who apparently said they cannot refund the plate because the rice is cooked separately from the rest of the food. I don't understand how that's relevant, but I reiterated that I have no food at all now because it's in the garbage... she says that in order for them to give a refund, I would have to take the plate in. I said that I wouldn't be able to do that because A) it's in the trash and B) I live 20 mins away and they will be closed by the time I get there.. she then starts to question the validity of what I'm saying and asks if it was JUST a fruit fly or what kind of animal was it? I said, animal?? It was a BUG.. She goes to the manager AGAIN and comes back saying they can refund me 50%... After putting me on hold about 5 times, I finally asked if I could just speak with the manager. She tells me that she can't talk to me because she's Vietnamese and there is a large language barrier... I asked her if it made sense for them to lose a long time customer over a $12 chicken plate and she just said sorry we can't help you and hung up on me. UNREAL!

The food was OK, but the chicken didn't taste that fresh. This place gets the award for using the most Styrofoam and plastic. I guess it saves them one or two cents per order versus using something other than Styrofoam. Everything is packaged as if it's to go, Even if you're reading there, plastic bag and all. Maybe Cerritos needs to come up with an ordinance to reduce some of this single use waste that is not recyclable? Unlike other recent reviews, the young ladies behind the counter were attentive and pleasant!

The music in here is absolutely the worst. Loud with cussing and derogatory words that are not fit for kids or young adults at all.

This is a small Japanese restaurant with big choices of food to order. They have a huge list of Japanese soups and bento boxes to choose from. We always order the Sashimi Bowl. It comes with Tuna, Salmon, white fish, avocado, Japanese carrots, tomatoes on top of either Oriental or Sumi Salad or you can go half and half.

This is a good lunch spot that is reasonable and you may have leftovers. They are nice and service oriented. The place is small but clean and bright with a few outdoor tables. The tempura is crispy and fried just right. The cabbage salad is a great side and they give you more than enough. The only complaint is all the packaging. They serve the food as if you are taking it to go even though you eat at the restaurant. So much plastic and styrofoam. I don't understand what they don't serve people who are eating at the location on a paper plate and eliminate all the waste. When I was finished it felt as if I was filling up half the trash can. I plead with you to cut down on the waste. You may even save yourself some money.

Service is always great! The food is amazing definitely a go to for my husband and I!

I came in on 12/3/2023 at about 1135AM. I walked into the restaurant, nobody greeted me. There were two staff members standing behind the counter, the security guard for the towne center was standing there chatting with them. Both staff members wore black, one was a skinny girl and the other was more heavyset. I ordered some food but ended up having to return cause their card system was broken. While I waited for my food, I listened to the heavier set cashier continuously use the F word while my child was within earshot. She was complaining about how the owner only lets them have the chicken without the rice. I got my food quickly enough and I took it from the counter without any incident. Before leaving, my child says "thank you!" To the workers, and everyone chose to ignore us. The food is ok. But take your money where they can treat you with respect, there's plenty of places in this towne center where they act like they actually want you to be there.

I have been going to the Yasai Japanese Grill in the Cerritos Towne Center for the better part of 14 years. I never had a problem with the quality of food or the customer service UNTIL TODAY. I phoned in an order for lunch of Beef Yaki Soba for pick up. I was told my order would be ready in 10 to 15 minutes. I work across the street so it is a short trip. When I arrived the cashier rang up my order on the point of sale terminal. The food and drink came to a total of $15.87. I paid her with a $50 dollar bill. She proceeded to give me change in the amount that was well below what I was supposed to get. Having experienced this before with a paying with a $50 dollar bill at other establishments, I reminded her that I paid with a $50 dollar bill. She and her co-worker collaborated to figure what amount of change I was supposed to get. I told them, "My change is supposed to be $34.13." They figured it out on the calculator to verify I was correct. I received my change and my order and exited the business. When I got home I discovered that I had been given Yaki Udon Beef and not Yaki Soba Beef. In addition, the juice spilled out of the styrofoam container and completely soaked the inside of the bag and drenched the few napkins I was given. I placed a phone call to the establishment and requested to speak to the manager. I explained to herhow I got the wrong order. All she could say was that she was sorry and that I should've been told they no longer sell the Yaki Soba Udon at that store, yet other Yasai Japanese Grill locations do offer it. The level of incompetence and poor service was just astounding. I'm not sure if that location is under the same ownership or not, but their brand quality suffered today. Needless to say I will never go back!

quick service.! Food is always good $13-15 for a beef teriyaki bowl. The inside is a bit small but there's plenty of seating outside which is nice (:

Go here a couple of times a month for lunch. I've been hooked on the Poke bowl, I've had every roll on the menu and it's good. I also am a fan of their Spicy Pork Bowl. My only complaint about this place is, I once asked if there are any other poke bowls available, other than Tuna. I was told that there isn't. This is a huge letdown for me. I really don't see what the problem would be, I'd like Salmon once in awhile or something else. Even a Rainbow Roll made into a Poke bowl would sound amazing. Oh and one other small complaint, I asked if they'd cut the cucumber sticks (I think it's cucumber, that is) in the poke bowl, and they did. Otherwise, it's too difficult to cut, eat and get all the flavors in on one bite. There's not one image of the poke bowl on Yelp. I'll see if I can fix this at my next trip, if I remember, of course.

The service and quality have seriously gone DOWNHILL here. I used to frequent here 16 years ago while working in the Towne Center, so saying I am disappointed is an understatement. Who is wrapping these rolls?! I've had their rolls a couple of times within the last year, and I find they are utter GARBAGE; they are so sloppy and not presentable at all. The fish to rice/crabmeat ratio is a complete joke, and the food is overall mediocre at best. Planning to go to Niko Niko Sushi next time!

I ordered today oriental salad and I was given sumi salad. I ordered the tempura bowl but no sauce was provided with it. Thank God I asked for teriyaki sauce because there was no sauce at all that was provided. So sad.

My family's go to sushi restaurant. The prices are great especially for what you get and there's a wide selection of options.

The poke bowl is $9.99 and it's a big NO. Please save your money and don't order this bowl. It's a bowl of rice, 1/4 of an avocado, some cucumber slices, and 1/4 cup of "tuna poke". That's it. So bland and flavorless. My mistake for ordering this bowl. The sauce they used for the tuna poke is a korean dipping sauce, chogochujang. This isn't a poke bowl, it's a hoe-deopbap (raw fish bibimbap)... Never again...

Teriyaki beef bowl was delicious ! It was enough for two people. Will definitely return.

Update 11/12 - The food is great but worst customer service ever. They get your order wrong and they are rude. Called to place in an order since it takes a while for the food to come out, I was placed on hold for over 5 minutes, I can hear them talking in the background and they never came back on the line.

I ordered beef yakisoba with spicy tuna roll. The yakisoba was inedible- one bite and the first thing I tasted was SALT. The one bite I took can't even swallow because it felt like I drank directly from the soy sauce bottle. The spicy tuna roll was not spicy and there was no flavor. The sushi rice was bland - no hint of vinegar or any flavor. Staff was very nice but that's all.

I ordered tempura bowl, it's really huge I couldn't finish, it came with a side salad which is a full size and so good, overall the food is very fresh and tasty

Came here before but I didn't give a review. So here a 2nd time. Order was taken right away, came around 11:20am, not packed at all with all the surrounding businesses. The udon noodles are awesome , but this 2nd time i ordered chicken plate. Fresh Food n you can opt for brown , they give you tobs of white rice and side cabbaga salad. Obly thing that was meh , was the drink fountain dirty.. Tons of scenery to sit if you walk out towards the fountain. You must tey honeymee also.

Try to give this place a chance twice. First the people running the front are so unprofessional. The first time they got my order wrong and ask me to take it like that. The second time I think my food had a hair and one of the young ladies remove the hair, glance at the other one and giggle. I pay for the food because I didn't want to cause a scene. But definitely throw it the trash as soon as I left.

Ordered teriyaki chicken with tempura. The chicken was so dry and tough I only ate a couple pieces. This place is a hit and miss. Last time the lettuce in the salad was wilted. This place food used to be be very good. After the pandemic the food quality has gone down quite a bit.

Have lunch today at the Cerritos town center location. Omg new combo with beef , salad, rice, tempura and California rolls was amazing. So fresh and delicious. Thumbs up

Very good for the price and portion. We get the tempura, our favorite. Comes with salads too which makes for a hefty meal

Considering the price of their rolls & the generous portions, I have to give this place a great review. It's Japanese fast food so the quality of their sushi isn't the best, but considering how much you're paying for it, I would recommend Yasai to anyone visiting TC. Each roll comes with a side salad and miso soup, so one order will fill you up! My roll recommendations would be the Hot Night Roll, Hawaiian Roll, Washington Roll, and Crunch Roll. I do not recommend any of their cutlets because the meat cuts are pretty thin (thinner than usual katsu). Previous reviewers have mentioned how slow this restaurant is; I agree with them on that. However, calling ahead to place your order will make the wait time go by faster so that's what I usually do!

Great crunchy roll and salmon salad. My spot each time I have a craving for some sushi

$5.75 California roll with salad and soup! $6.99 Eel Avocado Salad over rice bowl! $1.99 Spam masubi! I love this place!!! Simple, quick, decent, quantity and cheap!! Its like a Japanese Fast Food Joint. Don't come here if you're expecting a restaurant sit down service meal, a sushi joint, or high quality sushi. This place is like a teriyaki bowl place that just has better quality eel, cheap combos and larger/tastier generic sushi. Above is the list of items I usually get....can't review anything other than that. It'll still take around 15 minutes to receive your food. Located inside the plaza behind Bath and Body Works. Restroom is across left of this place. They have a small outdoor patio too.

Slow. My son likes this place but it is so s.l.o.w S o. S l o w. Every time I come here, I regret it and wish I went somewhere else.

Small Japanese fast food place tucked inside the Cerritos Towne Center. Small place with a few tables/chairs inside and a couple right out front. We like getting the chicken teriyaki plate - it's fast, filling, healthier than your standard fast food (all the chicken appears to be white meat), and tasty. I enjoy the cabbage salad that comes with the plate. Nice option for lunch whenever we're shopping at the CTC or after catching a movie at the theaters.

Good food reasonable prices. Healthy Call ahead to pick up so wait is shorter Not much ambience but can eat in patio of towne center which is nice and spacious. We like the teriyaki beef and tempura combo. California roll and rainbow rolls are good. All sushi is good for the price. Sashimi is cut a bit thin but that's because price is reasonable. Chicken breast and lots of veggies is good option since my husband had a heart attack and now has to watch his diet! Tonkatsu and curry is good too. Salmon is also good! I love all the salads and veggie skewer. Healthy like I said and plentiful!

VERMIN INFESTATION AS OF 9/23/2021!!!! We went to check out this place, since it's close to my bf's house. Although we came to find out they were shut down for a vermin infestation! So disgusting! Reading from the most recent reviews I found out that the restaurant is under new ownership but from the looks of it they really let this place go. I know I didn't get to order from here but this is very off putting, so much so, to the point that I will never give this place a chance. I do, on the other hand, recommend the Yasai restaurant in Norwalk in their civic center. The service is amazing and welcoming and the food is always fresh and flavorful. Just stay away this location in Cerritos and stay safe.

I wanted to write an update for this location, over the years, I've noticed their service has improved and whoever answers the phone is much nicer now. Very happy because we enjoy their food.

My chicken teriyaki bowl --chicken is dry and rubbery. My husbands beef teriyaki plate the meat is stringy and has a canned meat taste. The salads are bland too. These new owners need to step up their game. My California rolls are kinda gross. Also no free refills And soda machine is out of Diet Coke too. We don't mind spending our money on good food! But this place needs to improve! Many people are here ordering food. Why? Idk. I guess they never came to Yasai when the other owners were here making bomb Japanese food. I wanna love this place like we did in the past.

The food never disappoints and their service is fast . You can call in your order ahead and never have to wait . The restaurant is Tiny but you could eat in front of the theater a lot of space to sit down and eat.

September 2019 Quick service Japanese style cusine (rolls, Meat plates, Udon noodle plates, etc). Located in the back of Cerritos Towne Center. Parking available behind the theater as well as behind Ulta. The options here are mainly plate dishes and a selection of entrees. Seating inside can be limited since the location get fairly busy: Soda fountain (coke products). The food portions here are generous and the prices are reasonable. I would recommend checking this place out.

March 20,2021 approximately 1300H,ordered chicken and beef rice and vegetables,waited more than 30 mins as as walk in customer,and still our ordered is not ready,(just 1 order),i finally told them i just want a refund for their very slow service and bad customer service. A male asian cashier has a very bad attitude,i think he need to work inside the kitchen and wash dishes,does not know how to talk to customer.Hope you guys change your service and public relation to your customer

Every time I come here, it's closed for one reason or another. It's literally been the last handful of times I've walked up, just a sorry for the inconvenience sign.

I think I'd rather have had him tell us they're closed than eating the scraps he gave us. Reason being, we got there as they were closing but were unaware as we ordered. Now to be fair, I did order this entree w/out sauce on top but it didn't matter b/c there was nothing that could have saved this chicken's moistness. It was obviously all the scrap end pieces that were absolutely dry and null of any moisture whatsoever then they inform me they're out of salad and my option was more rice or vegetables on a stick, is what I think she said? What an option... NOT! This will have been the second time dried out chicken is what I received here but the last time I'll be ordering it again.

I wanted to order something that was light and cheap. I'm on a ZERO carb diet so my options were pretty limited and I didn't want to spend 10$ on a salad. I came here and found a great option that was very decently priced. The bowls looked awesome and cheap but only problem is they come with rice (carbs). I ordered the bowl and asked for miso instead which was the same price. Also, I ordered my bowl with sauce on the side. The front cashier was so pleasant and very outgoing. She was training a new girl and was very helpful. The food came in and it wasn't in a bowl. It was in a square container and was FILLED with salad and the meat was on top. I know I would have been charged $10+ for that size portion anywhere. I was very happy with the portions and the soup was delicious. I got full right a way unlike when I get the chopped salad at SwAY. There were so many people sitting outside/inside eating which gives you a good vibe about the place. Overall I had a great experience at the restaurant. 5 ***** all the way. Will sure be back for more