I hate to rate a Samurai Sam's so low since I love the location at 7th Ave and Bell Rd, but this one is totally different. My biggest gripes are the rice (white) and portion size.
The rice reminded me of plain ol' (dry) white rice, like Uncle Ben's. Other Samurai Sam's locations use a sticky rice that is perfect for teriyaki. Did they run out and hit up Costco in a pinch? Who knows.
My large chicken bowl was not packed very full. The amount of chicken breast (also dry, by the way) was fine, but the lack of rice made me wonder if I could've had a similar portion in a regular sized bowl for less money. The side salads we got also did not come with any dressing (to-go order).
I do feel bad leaving a negative review since the owner seems to be very well liked, but I would encourage him to visit the other location and see how the food quality differs. Both are of equal distance away from me, so I'll continue to eat at the other one, which I adore.