Yummy Pho & Teriyaki

5522 E McKinley Ave ste b, Tacoma
(253) 212-0760

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Bee Cee

First, let me say that I've been going to Yummy Teriyaki for 5+ years, under several different owners (from the very first, the wonderful and gracious Sarah and her family). Overall, my experience has been positive, as the food is definitely above average, and the service has been excellent. I've sampled everything from the basic teriyaki to their Chinese dishes, sushi rolls to pho. All has been high quality and tasty.

HOWEVER.... After today, I won't be going back. My dad and I stopped here for lunch, as we have done somewhat regularly over the last said 5 years. We were greeted by a new face behind the counter who cheerfully took our order, but when the total was tallied up, it didn't add up. I questioned the total, and he tried to explain how the $10.99 teriyaki combo (plus $2 additional single item, in this case an egg roll) which is clearly displayed on the marquis above the counter was in fact $10.99 plus $2 TWICE, for a total of $14.99. Doesn't make sense to anyone with even basic math skills. He cheerfully argued with us for several minutes, and at one point came around the counter to see what I was pointing at on the menu board above the counter (which they recently installed). When I held my ground and pointed out that $10.99 plus one $2.00 item is in fact $12.99 and not $14.99, he said "well, the price went up". That's funny, whenever "the price(s) went up" before, it was corrected with a piece of tape stuck over the menu with the new price written on it in black marker. But, this was not a case of the price going up. He kept saying that it was $10.99 plus $2.00 plus another $2.00. I wonder how many people he's pulled this on? A price increase I can understand... there have been several over the years. But, don't try to convince me that my eyes are lying to me when I'm looking right at your recently updated menu with clearly posted prices.

Oh, and on the stupid card swipe device, which helpfully recommends a minimum 15% tip? Don't bother trying to select "other" amount... it won't let you. (that was the icing on the cake, so-to-speak... we cancelled our order and went elsewhere for lunch).

Needless to say, a place we enjoyed very much over the last few years is now crossed-off our list of local restaurants to support.
By all means, go for the good food, but be prepared to be charged an additional price, over and above their advertised prices.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 2

Doug Maestas

Just got some of the worst Mongolian beef I’ve ever had. Super dry beef with no flavor at all.

Food: 1

E. S.

Food is excellent. Portions are generous and I love/appreciate that.

Food: 5

Service: 4

John Reylord Israel

Food was okay, not good for the price.
Ordered bubble tea and they forgot about it.
Not a good place for dine in, don’t provide water.
Tip was an option after ordering on the counter.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

Jamie Ward

The two ladies who assisted us tonight during our visit were so kind and inviting. The recommendations on what to order were excellent and did not disappoint! I highly recommend the spicy garlic chicken as well as the limited time Hawaiian chicken!

Thank you for making our experience a good one!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

George Smith

They must have sold to new owners. Been going there for years and loved the food. Today was bad. Raw shrimp in the spring rolls. Chef Ramsey would shut it down. I was told that's how spring rolls come, with raw shrimp. Google it. You can't find a recipe with raw shrimp for spring rolls. The gal working the register was very sweet and refunded me but sadly I'll never go there again. Too many red flags.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Marissa Smith

This place obviously sold, the food has gone downhill. They gave us raw shrimp in a spring roll, and told us.. that's just how they serve it now. This place used to be our go to spot as we live very close to it. The young lady at the register was very nice and understanding, so I am thankful for her and her good attitude. The food here is less than subpar.. do not recommend

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

George Acker

Perfect chicken Katsu!

John (aaaajjjj)

The workers are nice. I’d be coming back sometime as a returning customer.

Parking: About 4 spots to park it is very small

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tendon, Spicy Chicken

Luciano Villagomez Riviera (aaaajjjj)

The workers are nice. I’d be coming back sometime as a returning customer.

Parking: About 4 spots to park it is very small

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tendon, Spicy Chicken

Christopher Lawrence

$14.44 Chicken Teriyaki w/ Rice & Salad
Ready-2-Go in 10 min.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

gunner lazan

Super chill good place for introverts, food is fresh the wait isn't too long, very welcoming peaceful place

raymond rivera

This place was amazing. I would order at least twice a week where they knew as soon as they picked up the phone who I was. It slowly declined the food got to that point I quit ordering. I went back today for the first time it was ALL new faces I asked if it changed owners and weather the recipes were the same. I was told yes well needless to say my food tonight was horrible the chicken dried out. I didn’t get my sauce for the gyzo I order but I can say they replaced but I didn’t eat the chicken. I am very picky I am sad to have lost my spot I once loved for my food won’t be back

Food: 1

Service: 3

강성준

I had Salmon teriyaki and chicken katsu.
Salmon comes with stir fried vege and fish was so fresh.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alexander Mendoza

Great service amazinger food and great atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Egg Drop Soup, Side Chicken Teriyaki, Happy Roll 2, CT1 Chicken Teriyaki and Orange Chicken with Salad and Steamed Rice, Pot Stickers, Combination Yakisoba, Crunch Roll, Shrimp Fried Rice, See Food Pho Very gd, Spicy Chicken Teriyaki, Steak, Gyoza, Mongolian Beef, Tendon, Spicy Ramen, Spicy Chicken, Spicy Chicken & Gyōza, Meatball Pho, Beef Teriyaki, Side Salad

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