Papis Teppanyaki

I tried out this food truck at the at the farmer's market by the harbor. I had trouble finding parking and they were closing in about 30 minutes, so they had run out of some items. I ended up getting a noodle bowl with chicken and beef and they gave me a lot of meat! I didn't mind that that there were no more veggies haha. Both proteins were full of flavor! Be sure to get there earlier if you want more options!

QualityService Freshness Presentation Overall, 10 out of 10 You can order ahead

Papi's Teppanyaki is a true player in the in the scene. Their food is high quality and always consistent. The portions are huge and the service is always top notch. Don't pass up the opportunity to catch these fellas where they pop up.My only complain is that if you don't get there early enough they might sell out...don't wait!

No cash for change, maybe they popup in places you don't want a dime on you but it is unfortunate. $26 (with tax) is hard to justify for this, fill up the container with rice and veg and I'd be happy. I thought the rice would be more savory from the look of it but it didn't quite hit like I expected. The guy in the booth recommended med rare for the steak which worked granted the smaller pieces were naturally going to go over. They also give you 3 sauces, but to be honest I'd rather one just be cooked or drizzled onto the meat rather than trying to dip each piece while trying to eat it with rice. You can tell they're a hardworking outfit and definitely earn their keep, there's just a little too much off-kilter for me. For a place that might show up at your apartment complex, I get the price, but I won't be traveling out of my way for this twice. A 3.5 but I'll lean on 4 cause the guy was respectful, wish I caught his name.

I'd opt in for this Hibachi spot anyday I have a little extra money to spend!! I attended the Foodie Feast at Casa Mira View and ordered Papis Trio which included steak, jumbo shrimp, chicken, veggies, and fried rice. They also gave me a sample of all of their sauces including a side of garlic butter. This food is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. Everything and I mean EVERYTHING was seasoned to perfection. There was so much food that I was able to enjoy it over the course of 2 days! S/O to Chris, Izzy and Lewis for the amazing experience!

Everything in the shrimp bowl tasted great. I dont know how they put so much flavor onto rice & veg but they do

On the pricier side for the serving size, but good flavor. A lemon slice on the side would be perfect~ Kind folks running the booth, and didn't have to wait long. Would have it again.

Better than BenniHanas and half the price. Yea this is my new spot habachi here in San Diego ! I got the papi trio which comes with shrimp, chicken, and shrimp over their egg buter fried rice. A generous amount also. I follow them on Instagram so I see their locations every night. Real simple menu easy to understand. The chef and cashier were very nice and had a good interaction with them. Can't wait to come back ! Follow me on tiktok, Instagram, and YouTube for more delicious eats @cerogrubs

Papis Teppanyaki is San Diego's HIDDEN GEM-- They put the NEXT in next-level-HIBACHI . They've been popping up all over SD-LA county and I finally got the chance to grab some food from here and it was DIVINE-- let me tell you all about it ! I visited their cute Pop-up at The Enclave apartments near Otay Ranch high school . The pop-up itself is located on the left when you drive into the apartment complex . I found parking to the right for "visitor parking" . This location is more of an order and take your food to-go type of spot . The atmosphere is so inviting and fun-- they blast all the great jams, so you won't miss them ! Make sure you follow them on Instagram (@papisteppanyaki) because their pop-up location changes weekly !Here's what I ate--*PAPIS TRIO comes with steak, chicken, and shrimp over egg fried rice and a medley of veggies such as zucchini, carrots, and caramelized onions . They season everything with their top secret homemade garlic butter and other sauces and spices right in front of you . Because they only use fresh and not frozen proteins, everything tasted AMAZING . The steak had a beautiful sear -- was tender and chewy . Chicken was juicy and cooked perfectly . Shrimp was large, plump, and had a great snap . Egg fried rice paired well and the veggies were SOOO TASTY and such a highlight in their dishes . My kids are sooo picky-- even they ate all their veggies lol . THIS BABY WAS MASSIVE . I loved the generous portion-- definitely can share this between two-three people for sure . Oh ! And this comes with three of their made from scratch sauces-- teriyaki glaze was thick, savory, and soy based . Spicy mayo was rich, had a hint of spice, and tangy . Sweet chili paired really well with the seafood-- sweet and spicy sticky goodness ! TRY THEM ALL ! *Lobster with Udon noodles also comes with veggies, but I decided to order this one without the veggies before I knew my kids would eat the veggies here lol . The noodles were stir fried with their signature garlic butter sauce, an array of seasonings and spices, and fresh lemon juice . It was savory and zesty . The lobster was charred and cooked perfectly . Lobster was plump and tasted exquisite with the noodles-- served right in the shell ! I'm going to name it lobster garlic noodles haha ! I loved this plate with the sweet chili sauce ! I had the honor of chatting with the owner, Lewis who told me a little about his story -- he started his hibachi pop-up business a couple years ago, but was creating these mouth-watering plates out of his kitchen for a long time . Then one day he decided to leave his day job to pursue his passion for cooking-- this is so inspiring . He also is seriously the nicest person alive !! Shout-out to Izzy, the flat-top master-- he was so fun and is an expert to his craft ! I almost forgot to mention, they also do catering for events and parties !! This would be such a delightful experience to have them cater your next function ! Overall, I'm going to have to add them to my weekly dinner rotation !! Whenever you don't feel like cooking, or want a delicious and HEALTHY meal-- you've got to check out PAPIS TEPPANYAKI yourself and support this local small business ! Tell them Angie sent youuuuu

An outstanding teppanyaki experience awaits at this gem of a food truck! From the skills of the chef to the impeccable service, every aspect exceeded expectations. The flavors were sublime, and the attention to detail was evident in every dish. If you're in downtown San Diego and craving exceptional teppanyaki with the best service, look no further. This place earns a well-deserved 5-star rating!