Simple counter serve specializing in teriyaki bowls & plates, also serving sushi, noodles & sides.
Hours
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3425 Pomona Blvd, Pomona, CA 91768
Phone: (909) 595-1135
Website: http://www.jinzateriyaki.com/
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Reviews
Food is nothing exceptional. It is just average. The fried gyoza is a bit dry for me. The crunchy roll’s rice isn’t that rolled well into the sushi. The tempura Cali roll is a bit good.
There is another Japanese resto across the street that is better.
Oh, they serve breakfast here.
Theres a sauce called “white sauce? It taste like the Japanese mayo ‘Cupie’ and they appear to create new sauces for their food every once in a while. They served the food like a sit down restaurant and they are very friendly.
Came last month during the heat wave and we were craving some good takeout before heading back to the room to cool down from the heat! Our car temperature registered at 117*F. It was insane.
Back to the restaurant, Jinza is very close to Cal Poly Pomona, so it was packed with students at lunch time. The restaurant exterior is unassuming and hackneyed, but we were immediately greeted with that heavenly Teriyaki smell from outside, and even more amplified once walking through the door, so that made us ignore the exterior. Reminded me of those unassuming strip mall, rainy late night Teriyaki runs back in Washington. Jinza was very cozy inside, with a small seating area to the right and ordering counter to the left. Spartan decor, and a bit worn, but endearing. Chefs were grilling in the back, and the see-through kitchen added encouragement of quality. Quaint ambiance.
Takeout was quick and service was kind.
The Food:
* Chicken Teriyaki:
It was easy to tell Thigh meat was used as the texture was soft, supple, and tender. The teriyaki was sweet and juicy, with a small amount of char, adding to crunch without being overwhelmingly burnt. The rice was cooked well, and molded well with the richness of the meat. Overall, very good, but of course, sorry LA, Seattle is the place to go for Teriyaki in the US ;). Excellent prices, at around $5.65. For LA and the price, it was refreshing and definitely worth it. (4/5)
* Gyoza:
Not sure why I ordered this, but was a little extra hungry. The texture is excessively crunchy, hard, and lifeless. Gyoza is traditionally very thin skinned, but this was like biting into a Fried Spring Roll (ugh). Definitely seemed frozen, as it didn’t have that nice pan-fried texture, and soft edges that normally accompany it. Anyways over-analyzing here, just pass on it y’all (1/5)
Overall cute place! Great Teriyaki in the Pomona area and suitable for those on a budget. Highly recommended! Will definitely come back when back in the area and try that much talked about white magic sauce with it.