Taste of the Town in Lombard: Teriyaki Madness serves up Asian favorites
LOMBARD – Teriyaki Madness opened in early June as the first Illinois location of a fast-casual restaurant offering Japanese classics complemented by other Asian and Pacific favorites.
Nik Patel of Bartlett, who co-owns the restaurant with his wife, said he appreciates the Lombard location close to Downers Grove, Lisle, Villa Park and Oak Brook in an enclave of food destinations.
While teriyaki appears in the title of several of the entrees starring all-natural, grilled chicken, beef, salmon and tofu, Patel points out the flavor profiles of the dishes vary, based on an array of sauces, all made in-house.
And with the exception of the noodles and a few breaded selections, everything is gluten-free, right down to the soy sauce. No MSG is used.
[The Spicy Chicken Bowl is a favorite at Teriyaki Madness.]
Customizable bowls, available in a variety of portions to satisfy different appetites, start with a base of rice – white, brown or fried – or noodles, complemented by vegetables served steamed or stir-fried in a wok. Bowls come in junior, regular and large sizes.
“The noodles and fried rice and vegetables all are made fresh once you place an order,” Patel said. “Nothing is hot-held.”
He said they strive to serve meals quickly, and says it’s worth the slight wait. Servers bring the orders to the table.
“Our food is extremely flavorful,” Patel said. “We are giving you [Japanese steakhouse] style food in 10 to 15 minutes [or less].”
