Bernie’s Teriyaki

This place is always close.
Went here yesterday late afternoon around 5:30pm and it’s supposed to be open but they are already close. Went again today and it’s close.
Last week I went also and was close. I don’t know when they open.
Ridiculous! When you call nobody even answers

This restaurant needs to be open on 7 days a week and have longer hours. Every time i try to come here their always closed smh.

It’s my birth right to eat here! My grandma has been coming to this joint since she was young. She knows the granny of Bernie’s…she then passed this find down to my parents who know the owners/chefs…down to myself who I’ve passed down to my children and like everybody I know. If I could, I would rate Bernies to be 10 stars. COMBO… always order the combo LOL.
Orange bang and Horchata pair well with the food. I also order won ton soup when I have a hangover.
THAT KILLER TOP SECRET TERRAYAKI SAUCE THOUGH… !!!1
BTW, to the other Unilocalers complaining about the smoke and whatnot… it’s a BBQ joint what do you expect?! Freaks.
Anyhow, parking is funny looking and you’ll see why when you get there.
ORDER AHEAD OF TIME! That always helps.
OH THEY ALSO CATER TOO! Unfortuantely, they’re no longer open on weekends so I can’t have parties and order Bernies’ chicken anymore :(. They do make their own schedule because it’s a family owned business and at the end of each year they usually go on their annual family trip. During this time, it will be closed.

I love this place. It serves great food, you can call to order which is pretty cool, really love the Hot Combo; this a place I can really call a burger joint.

My sister took me their since I was a kid. Love the food but not happy they don’t open weekends maybe they just made more money then they know what to do with. If they cared more about the people that love their food and take the time of willing to go through LA traffic on way to San Diego from Bakersfield. If they were open and cared I would give them 5 starts.

The combination plates here are delicious. Parking does suck and they do take quite a bit to get the order ready, so make sure to place your order ahead of time if you’re in a rush. But, for the price, you definitely can’t go wrong with Bernie’s!

Omg… It’s been over 2 years since I had Bernie’s! I was not disappointed a few days ago when I had their chicken teriyaki! I finished the whole damn plate! Then I got home thinking… Damn, why didn’t I order one to go so I can have it for dinner! Hahaha. So good!

Gotta call your order in, if you are like me with a 30 minute lunch break. 25 minutes and still waiting.
It’s like a typical Filipino fast food joint with really bad décor, Dim lighting, and lots of people in line. Does is really good. It’s like the décor and service is stuck in the 80’s but the food is yummy!
Thanks!

This place rocks! New go-​to lunch spot when i’m craving some good BBQ but not wanting to hurt my wallet for it.
CASH ONLY — that’s a pain.
They have a private lot and I just have to say, being this is on the outskirts of DTLA, or being that this spot is in LA at all… their heaven sent for trying to have a parking lot! Some people are always sooo whiny… compare appropriately people! And there’s pretty good street parking during their operating hours in the residential area (another thing to be thankful for)
The BBQ reminds me of the Thai BBQ Chain plates — but with a Pilipino twist and the meal is filling but not overly indulgent where you get struck with food coma within 15 minutes of consuming.

Food is four stars but might as well add a fifth star for value. Also don’t forget to get extra teriyaki sauce on the side.
And yes, the parking their is terrible.

–Parking available
–Outdoorseating
–Grrrrreat authentic taste
–Philippino
I have been coming here since I was a little girl, and for a good reason. Bernie’s is not only delicious it hasn’t changed in 20 years, it’s still taste the same and at reasonable prices. The only downer is that they’re closed Saturday annnd Sunday.
–My fave is the rice and grilled chicken plate with pork. Yum

Only OK on this lunch spot. Reviews are good but the portions are SMALL. The little skewers have 4 – 5 ½″ cubes that are well done. A little rice, a little salad and the $ 5 plate seems like only ok value. Chili fries are inexpensive, but probably a pass.

This is Filipino BBQ — plain and simple. The chicken plate is black charred skin over most chicken meat over a bed of fried rice and side salad with a bit of dressing. The fact that they use an indoor grill is immaterial — this is backyard carnivore goodness for all. You pay cash after ordering.
Cheap as well, lunch for two with 2 sides and a drink was under $ 20.00

These are some good, good eats. My boyfriend found it by chance because it’s near his work, and took me here for lunch. I never would have noticed it otherwise, because it’s pretty teeny-​tiny. One of those underrated great spots to know about if you’re in the area.
Bernie’s has a weird, small parking lot with a steep slope. But hey, at least there is parking! There are signs warning drivers to make sure their brakes are set securely… makes me wonder if there have been some rolling incidents. Inside the restaurant is small, smokey and not much to look at… concrete walls, picnic tables, and not the cleanest. You’ll forget about all of that once you order at the window and get your food. Best to take your order to go or enjoy it on the patio outside.
We ordered the beef/​chicken combo for around $ 6. It was delicious! The meat was flavorful, tender, and juicy. You can pick a breast or leg (refraining from The beef kebab was my favorite… not at all fatty or gristly, and didn’t even need extra sauce. It comes on a place of fried rice, and some salad (well, leaves of iceberg buried under the rice) with Thousand Island. It’s a really good meal for minimal damage to your wallet.
Looking forward to coming back!

One of the only few reasons I miss LA… I’m even willing to drive from the valley, through «CARMAGEDDON» to Santa Monica, then in the 10, through downtown, and make it just in time for 2 orders of a Beef & Pork Combo and a Chicken Terriyaki, with an extra cup of Terriyaki sauce. To go!
Those 3 plates are just for me… What are you having???

Basically, Bernie’s is your Filipino friends backyard BBQ turned into a fast-​casual eating establishment. This place is great and really inexpensive!
Cash only. This is interesting: you pay for your meal as soon as you get it, not before or after. Think about that real quick… I’m sort of perplexed by this policy, but I trust it’s grounded in some rationale totally lost on me.
Bernie’s hours are weird too! Like on some days, Wed I think, they close at 6:45p. Like why not 7p, right? And why Wed? Bernie’s is like an episode of Twin Peaks!

Bernie’s is a childhood memory for me. Come on I’m Filipino. If you are Filipino, born and raised in LA and parents migrated here… I know you had Bernie’s! And you love that bbq beef stick.
Bernie’s is a good and inexpensive place to eat. I do love the bbq beef stick (wish they gave more or bigger pieces). But what I like here the best is the sauce for the beef. It makes the beef and chicken delish. They give you a right amount of rice for your food. I love the salad dressing here. And I love mixing it with my rice also. You can’t bet cheap eats here. The parking is small like the beef portion. lol The inside is old school burger joint but just covered. You feel like this place should be opened like a burger joint. But it is closed off with a cement wall and door. And there is sitting inside and a little patio outside.
CASH ONLY!

Bernie’s…
A bite into the meat reminds me of the days when I used to play tennis a few blocks away and would rush to Bernie’s after to grab a fulfilling meal. That was at least 7 – 8 years ago. It still tastes soooo good! For $ 6, you get a lot of meat! I ordered the chicken and beef plate. I don’t know what kind of teriyaki sauce they use on both the meat and the rice but it makes all the difference. My mouth is watering as I am writing this… the only complaint I have is the little amount of rice that they give you. Isn’t this a Filipino establishment? Why so little rice??? Other than that, I love it here!
CASH ONLY.
Available parking lot.
BUT odd operational hours.

CASH ONLY. NO ATM ON SITE.
Should have ordered chicken or pork or beef. Everyone was ordering it. I’m sure it would have been better than the fish I ordered. It was battered but I honestly suspect it was frozen.
Treated two other people aside from myself to this lunch and still managed to get the bill under $ 20.
My dining companions ordered chicken and beef and they seemed to enjoy their lunch immensely!
They have a private parking lot and street parking is available.

Prices are cheap. food quality is highly pleasant.
I am so in love with this mini joint. The servers are very friendly and food is really delicious. The really best thing about this place is their teriyaki sauce. I usually get the chicken and pork teriyaki combo and it never fails to satisfy my taste buds.
Parking is just right in front.
Dont forget to bring cash!