I ordered to go today - for the first time from Japan Express. The location was convenient and I was craving Japanese food. I was very pleasantly surprised. Everything was great - Fresh, Flavorful and Delicious! I had the vegetable tempura, egg rolls and Yakiudon Chicken. Excellent meal, especially considering they bill themselves as a fast food Japanese restaurant. Will definitely go back again! read more

Portions were good service was ok, atmosphere was alright. The food tasted inconsistent for chicken with noodles the flavors went from one extreme to another almost as if they weren't cooked separately from seafood (I have a deathly allergic reaction to) I was only able to eat maybe one or two bites before my throat started to close. If you like greasy Asian cuisine this is the spot. read more

Food is always fresh and amazing! Service was good. Friendly ladies. Restaurant was organized and clean by tables and floors. read more

Japan Express - Obento - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

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First thing first, these are by far the best teriyaki chicken bowls. The service however, is terrible. After calling in for a pick up order, I was immediately placed on hold. No big deal, right? So I wait, and wait, and wait some more. 19 minutes... Still no answer. Don't call in your order but beware if you show up and order, it takes about 20/30 minutes to receive the food. So disappointed. Looks like I'll be finding a new place. read more

Japan Express - 19 minutes on hold - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

I was craving a hot dish and had heard of this spot so I decided to try them out. It was easy ordering off of their website and they provide updates via text or email which is convenient. My food was ready earlier than quoted which is a nice surprise. I parked and went inside to grab my food and noticed several other takeout bags at the counter as well as several people dining in. They have a sauce station which is neat so I took soy sauce and sweet & sour packets, as well as sesame seeds and red pepper flakes. I ordered the large spicy teriyaki chicken and it was tasty. Lots of chicken and I liked the sauce. I would like to try their yakisoba noodles as well as dishes with veggies next time. Hope to be back! read more

Japan Express - Spicy Teriyaki Chicken - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Food made me sick!!!! Not sure what happened (new owners). BUT white meat chicken was chewy like it was undercooked. Had a stomach ache and food was just plain gross. Ordered egg rolls I'm sorry there is a big difference between an egg roll and a spring roll which is what they are. Hate spring rolls so please correct the menu. Girl at the register had no clue what she was doing so her information was inaccurate. I don't understand why it was so busy maybe location but the actual way they make it has changed for the worse and I myself found it disgusting not worth only $6-8 for a small bowl! I'd rather drive down to Tokyo express than eat there read more

I was craving sushi and I didn't want to go anywhere so had it delivered through DoorDash. I won't be able to comment on the service and the ambiance. My partner got Katsu curry. My sushi was okay, not bad for the price. I am from Japan so I try not to have a high bar when it comes to sushi in the US. Just when I crave them, I get them. My partner's curry was just not good. I definitely make a better curry myself. Heavily pickled taste. I wouldn't mind getting the sushi again when I crave sushi, but not getting the curry for sure. read more

Japan Express - Nigiri Sushi Sampler 9pc - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

I am horrified at the quality of food I received from this place. I can honestly say the food had a terrible flavor and the "meat" was unrecognizable. I ended up tossing everything except the California roll which were made wrong but ok-ish. I feel so bad spending $50 on leather chicken and beef?? Never again!!! Awful food. read more

This was my first time eating here. I ordered online for take out. The images and descriptions of each item were very good. So many delicious choices but I ended up getting the Sunshine Roll. The Salmon was very fresh and it tasted great all the way through. I will be ordering from here again!! read more

Japan Express - Sunshine Roll - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Doesn't that look good? It also tastes great as well. Been going here for years, quality and food have been very consistent. read more

Japan Express - Obento Bento Box - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Japan Express is for Japanese food what White Castle is for hamburgers. The quality is subpar and the food too salty; however, if that's your thing, the portions were of decent size. read more

Japan Express - Chicken lo mein - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Great consistency sushi !! I love coming for my Philly roll - generous portions and great ratios of food. Definitely recommend for their basic rolls !! Such fresh sushi !! read more

First thing I want to say is that this is the FIRST place that I've ever purchased Pocky that was not only REFRIGERATED but also not one stick was broken. I've never seen that in my 23 years of living and loving Pocky. That being said, it goes without saying that this place has great quality food and friendly staff. My boyfriend and I enjoy their spicy teriyaki so much. I love that they offer brown rice, which is what my boyfriend prefers. They also have Ramune soda in various flavors which I must be late or forgot about. Overall, awesome and affordable food! read more

I went in July and this is a long overdue review. It was amazing and very affordable.

Best teriyaki chicken bowl there is anywhere. Love their sauce. I drive about an hour each way to get it and buy an extra for the next day.

I've been coming here for the last two years now. The best teriyaki bowls I have ever had. read more

This is among my favs... a guilty pleasure... a decent teriyaki bowl for a decent price... **importantly: white meat chx NOT overcooked** spicy teriyaki sauce is bomb.com read more

The food was disgusting. missing item. noodles smell like a dirty pot. egg rolls filled with mush. noodle bowl with minced meat. really disappointed with quality of meat. the spicy teriyaki sauce was actually jelly that smelled weird and tasted like nothing. this place should be shut down. read more

I have been coming here for over a year now, and when I say it's the best food. Especially right before or after the gym. I mean it. The prices never change you get so much food for one meal. It's filling. This spot will always be my favorite read more

Every time I order the teriyaki chicken bowl it's amazing. Absolutely love ordering here :)

Got to try out their sushi and "bulgogi" beef bowl. I put that in quotes because it wasn't bulgogi at all, but beef short ribs; its texture is nothing like the bulgogi you would get at an actual Korean restaurant. Also, some of their food items are already pre-made so there's some items where you can't remove ingredients that you don't like or are allergic too. Nothing about this place really stood out. read more

I absolutely love this place. It's delicious. I have been to Japan and I felt like a stepped into a little hole in the wall in tokyo

My first time having curry and it was amazing. The staff was super friendly as well. Will com back

Food was fresh, service was on time, the staff definitely had ambiance and friendly service.

My family and I have been coming here for years, and are never disappointed! Recently we ordered the steak kabobs and teriyaki chicken. Both were delicious, fresh, and very good quality! The steak was tender, flavorful, and the teriyaki sauce complimented it nicely. The bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms go with the steak very well. The teriyaki chicken (both spicy and regular), was delicious and we also shared some California rolls, which were tasty and great quality. Japan Express is always clean, staff courteous, and prompt to fill our orders. We look forward to our next meal from Japan Express! read more

I love all of the food here. I used to live over by this place and would go pick food up weekly for me and my son. I miss it so much! The service is great here especially from the owner. Super friendly! Ambience is pleasant for a quick meal. read more

Quick and efficient! We always call for a pick up order, we haven't been inside yet. We normally order gyoza and yakisoba chicken which has lots of veggies, very flavorful and pretty much my favorite plate right now from Japan Express. read more

This was my first time ordering from Japan Express. Their Teriyaki sauce is HORRIBLE. It is EXTREMELY and OVERLY sweet. So much sugar I got a headache and couldn't finish the plate. When I attempted to provide the "manager" feedback, he proceeded to advise me that they are KNOWN by their sauce. LOL NO empathy, understanding and not open to feedback. NO customer service. Only fast excuse. I will spend my hard earned cash at the other countless teriyaki places. I seek good food as well as good customer service. Neither was found at this place. read more

Service: Good Quality: Fair Overall: The range of cuisine satisfies just about everyone in my house, and I really like the sushi myself. My orders are prepared on time and I've never had an issue with my food. I can't really say anything makes you want to go back all the time, but you know what you're getting. My only real complaint is they close pretty early. I'd recommend this place if you want something reliable. read more

Ordered the curry chicken, it is by far the most disgusting thing I have ever put in my mouth. The taste, and texture were just horrible. Most places I'm willing to give a second chance, but their is no way I will ever go back to this place. read more

Japan Express - a receipt for a phone pick - up - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Our food was ordered through UberEats. My husband and I ordered the curry chicken rice bowls. Dismayed to say that there were quite a few bone fragments in the chicken and it didn't really taste that fresh. Potatoes just seemed boiled and thrown in. The carrots were the best part of the curry but that's not really saying much. Neither of us finished our bowls. Gave it two stars since the food was warm when it got to us, and the gyoza we ordered along with the meal was actually delicious! Maybe we'll try again and order another dish but definitely not a good first impression. read more

This place gotten worse . It used to be tasty long long ago but recent trip there and getting our Obento, it just yuck! DonKatsu taste like a rubber chicken and teriyaki chicken is like you are chewing on wood chips. Rice is like sand. Also, portions are small to the price they charge. We won't be going there anymore. read more

Japan Express - Ground & Pounded Rubber katsu - Japanese Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

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the teriyaki bowl was amazing, caught me off guard very filling, also the cream cheese ragoons were very good definitely will try it again.

Best fast teriyaki place in the valley. Great sauce, grilled flavor and vegetables cooked just right. Pretty extensive menu. Sushi too, A small place with a handful of tables. Hasn't changed much in years. Great food and service. read more

I always have a great experience at this hole in the wall. My food is always spot on and my sushi is also fresh and delish. I see some negative reviews and that has never been my experience and I have been coming to this place for many years when I attended classes at GCC way back when. read more

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Sucks 90% there is no sushi available because the chef doesn't show up. Makes you wonder how fresh it can be if he/she is never there and they apparently have no other options. It's great when you can get it. This is the last time I'm making this mistake though. read more

Terrible customer service. Ordered my food online to pick up. Showed up a few minutes early told it was almost done. 20 minutes later asked for my food got a snotty reply that they gave my food out to someone else. While I was sitting there in the restaurant. Didn't offer any thing but told me they are working on it. read more

How do you close the dinning room 1 hr before you close . Horrible customer service food good tho

Not sure how I feel about this place, it's understood that it's Japanese fast food but regardless not the best Japanese fast food I've had. Came here for lunch and got the Eel bowl and the Tonkotsu Meal. Eel bowl, lacked just that the eel! Skimpy tiny pieces, unagi sauce a bit too salty. It's a simple meal but with thicker slices and holding back on the salt the bowl would've been perfect. The Tonkotsu Meal came with Tonkotsu, Rice, Miso Soup and a small salad mix. The Tonkotsu was pounded thinly, meat looked a bit too grey for comfort, batter not crisp, nor crunchy from panko breading that I'm accustomed too. Though you do get a big portion for the price you pay ($8) I'd rather head to a Hawaiian Fast Food place to get Tonkotsu. Ideally, I wanted to come here for sushi but the sushi chef wasn't in ... bummer. Service is typical for a fast food joint, order at the register and eat at any of the tables. Interior is clean and water, utensils, napkins and sauces readily available. read more

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Amazing spicy chicken teriyaki! First time trying this establishment and it was worth it! Definitely coming back!!!