4.2 · 318 reviews on Google

Best
Teriyaki
in the canyon.

Grilled bowls, smash burgers, and burritos served from a roadside window in Azusa, California. Family owned and operated since 1985.

Chicken teriyaki bowl with glossy glaze over rice

Signature

Chicken Teriyaki Bowl

$7.75
GrilledSince 1985Open until 6:45 PMPicnic-table seatingWindow serviceCash & card

The menu

Built over real flame.

Teriyaki

The house specialty — grilled fresh to order.

  • Teriyaki Bowl

    $7.75 / 8.50

    Served over white rice. Chicken / Beef.

  • Teriyaki Plate

    $11.25 / 12.50 / 13.50

    Served over white rice with macaroni salad, green salad, or fries. Chicken / Beef / Salmon.

  • Teriyaki Plate Special

    $16.75 / 17.50 / 18.50

    Teriyaki plate with eggroll and 20oz. drink. Chicken / Beef / Salmon.

Breakfast

  • Breakfast Burrito

    $10

    Eggs, hashbrowns, bacon or sausage with onion, cilantro, and salsa verde in a warm flour tortilla.

  • Breakfast Burrito (Both)

    $11

    With bacon and sausage.

Taco & Burrito

  • Taco

    $3.50 / 4.50

    Onion, cilantro, salsa verde on two corn tortillas. Chicken / Beef.

  • Burrito

    $10 / 11

    Beans, rice, onion, cilantro, and salsa verde in a flour tortilla. Chicken / Beef.

Burgers

Combos include fries and a 20oz. drink.

  • Cheeseburger

    $7.25

    1/4lb. beef patty with homemade thousand island, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and american cheese on a sesame seed bun.

  • Teriyaki Cheeseburger

    $7.25

    1/4lb. beef patty with homemade teriyaki sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, and american cheese on a sesame seed bun.

  • Bacon Cheeseburger

    $8.25

    1/4lb. beef patty with bacon, homemade thousand island, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and american cheese.

  • Double Cheeseburger

    $10

    Two 1/4lb. beef patties with thousand island, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and american cheese.

  • Double Bacon Cheeseburger

    $10.50

    Two 1/4lb. patties with bacon, thousand island, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and american cheese.

  • Cheeseburger Combo

    $12.50

    Burger with fries and 20oz. drink.

  • Teriyaki Cheeseburger Combo

    $12.50

    Burger with fries and 20oz. drink.

  • Bacon Cheeseburger Combo

    $13.50

    Burger with fries and 20oz. drink.

  • Double Cheeseburger Combo

    $15

    Burger with fries and 20oz. drink.

  • Double Bacon Cheeseburger Combo

    $15.50

    Burger with fries and 20oz. drink.

Sandwiches

  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

    $10

    Teriyaki chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo on white bread.

  • Steak Sandwich

    $11

    Grilled teriyaki steak, lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo on white bread.

Sides

  • Macaroni Salad

    $7.75
  • French Fries

    $5.50
  • Eggrolls

    $4.50
  • Onion Rings

    $5
  • Chicken Nuggets

    $5
  • Chili Cheese Fries

    $7.75
  • Large Chili Cheese Fries

    $15
  • Teriyaki Sauce (Bottle)

    $15

Drinks

  • Drinks

    $3.50

    20oz.

Party Trays

Orders must be placed at least a day in advance. Deposit required.

  • Teriyaki Chicken

    $70

    25 pieces of grilled teriyaki chicken with one bottle of homemade teriyaki sauce. Serves 12–14.

  • Macaroni Salad

    $40
  • White Rice

    $20
  • Original Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

    $15

    16oz bottle.

Prices include sales tax · No substitutions

Best Teriyaki roadside diner storefront

The spot

A roadside window at the mouth of San Gabriel Canyon.

No frills, no host stand. Walk up to the window, grab a picnic table, and dig in. Homemade teriyaki sauce, family owned and operated since 1985 — same recipe, same view of the canyon road.

Diners love the teriyaki chicken and sauce, with shout-outs for the chicken tacos, chicken-and-fries, friendly service, and fresh food.

Est.

1985

Rating

4.2 ★

Avg. spend

$10–20

What folks say

318 reviews. Mostly five stars.

★★★★★
"I've been coming to Best Teriyaki for about 10 years now, and it's still one of those spots that never disappoints. The service has always been great, the food is always fresh, and honestly, their teriyaki sauce is the best. There's a reason it's called Best Teriyaki! Definitely a go-to spot in Azusa."
Emmanuel · Local Guide
★★★★★
"Give the chicken and fry's a try with a side of nacho cheese. This is a small hole in the wall right before you enter the canyons. The teriyaki sauce is different in a good way. Sometimes I'll grab a plate and eat it at the park near."
Richard Avellaneda · Local Guide
★★★★★
"💯🍔 Regular customers kept coming and seemed so respectful and thankful, was really nice to see! 🙏 Teriyaki cheeseburger hit the spot! Not usually a burger person but was hungry, in the area + this place just called me. Surprisingly delicious, fresh (w tomato, onion, lettuce!) and perfect w hot sauce (ask for it). Not greasy, almost felt… healthy? 😀"
Bryan M · Local Guide

Come by

Pull off the canyon road.

1399 San Gabriel Canyon Rd
Azusa, CA 91702

Directions

Hours

  • Monday10:00 AM – 6:45 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 6:45 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 6:45 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 6:45 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 6:45 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 6:45 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 6:45 PM