Seen this on social media finally trying it out. Had the salad, vegan & Oko fries, Takoyaki, JFC, Yanki Burger, Oka chicken bowl and spicy tuna bowl. The pre-order system is perfect for certain types (like me). Staff member I interacted while picking up the food with was very friendly and the truck was clean with nice graphics on it. Food-wise, I appreciate that my chicken bowl isn't full of onions (like at most other places). Very tasty, will definitely order again. Takoyaki was great, the addition of red pickled ginger cut down on the heaviness I often feel from overindulging on these. JFC stays crunchy and had a good flavor to it. The vegan fries were also very tasty and the Oki fries offer a unique flavor. They were the first to be gone. The salads were fresh and the dressing was tasty. My kids enjoyed the burger and tuna bowl. Okamoto offers foods you don't normally see out of a food truck and it's well done. I'm definitely going to keep an eye out for them now and will visit again the next time they're close by. read more

I remembered that in 2021, I tried some of the menu items from this truck and it was horrible then and it is still horrible as of today. This is the culmination of flashy and overhyped food, I do not understand the hype at all. The JFC was dry, and the sushi burrito is just meh. The truck itself has a nice vibes, the artwork is phenomenal, and yet that is where all the wonders stops. I tried this place again today, went to visit the Asian American fair in Pierce College. I ordered the sushi burrito, and boy I made the wrong choice. The rice was not cooked all the way, so you can still feel "crunch" as you byte into it. The wrapping was so lazy, they could not be bothered to wrap the ends of the burrito, it spilled from both ends. The fish was ok, but the ratio of fish to rice was disappointing. I saw some "streaks" of avocado, if you call it that. Finally, they should not call this a sushi burrito, because the rice does not have any making of a sushi rice, its just plain rice. Cold and hard rice, very disappointing. I regret giving this place another chance, 10/10 would not recommend. read more

Tried this food truck for the first time in Torrance. I had signed up for their two dollars off coupon through Facebook, but unfortunately never got the email with the coupon code for it. I let them know in person about it and they said they'll honor the two dollars off but it has to be a minimum purchase of $18 or more. I was going to try their curry chicken sandwich, but because of that coupon minimum I just decided to get their mochi cheese sticks instead, which was very good and different from anything I have ever had. Eugene was the one taking my order and was super nice and helpful. read more

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I've seen this food truck parked on Torrance Blvd. on my way to Redondo Beach so was very happy to see it at the Cherry Blossom Festival today. I tried the fried chicken plate and 6 pc takoyaki. Servers are very friendly. Chicken plate has a very generous serving of chicken with salad and rice. I asked for the teriyaki sauce which was very tasty. The chicken was a little overcooked but batter was good,not too thick just right. Hubby loved the takoyaki. read more

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Good service! Food is delicious & I recommended Okamoto kitchen. I had chicken teriyaki & gyu don combo. Also I had a drink but I forgot the name of it. It was yummy read more

Okamoto Kitchen - Totally recommended! - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good place good food........ Service good Ambiance good............. Good location... read more

It's been a long overdue event but shoutout to Gerald and his team for making our daughter's birthday event a hit! Gerald worked patiently and politely with us to obtain the proper permits to host the food truck at our event. He was punctual, responsive, generous and flexible to roll with the punches at a kids events (with picky foodie eating adults, too!). Everyone was happy and the food was yummy and freshly made. We would highly recommend this business! Price: $$-$$$ Service: Friendly, easy to work with, helpful, genuinely nice Would I come back/recommend? yes! read more

I heard about this food truck originally since they go to FGC (fighting game community) events. One of the founders is a fighting game player himself. I had the great opportunity to try them out because they came all the way out to Arizona even though they are originally based out in southern CA. I saw their menu online and was looking forward to trying out a specific menu item but was a bit disappointed that they came to the AZ event with only 3 food items. I ordered a Katsu curry sandwich which cost me $14.96. It's definitely a bit pricey for just a sandwich but everything about it tasted absolutely amazing. The buns and the Katsu chicken were crisp and full of flavor. I'm verily impressed by just their whole system. They've got anime figurines for sale and their whole truck is represented by these anime characters. They even kickstarted their own short anime series too. I got my food relatively fast even though it was super busy. The line was very long but it went by relatively fast because their system for making food is so efficient. read more

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Had lunch in Thousand Oaks today.... The Okamoto Kitchen truck was parked at a park, and it seemed like they were staying busy. I ordered the Kastu Curry Sandwich, the Okonomi Fries and the Goku Style JFC (Japan Fried Chicken!) The Okonomi Fries has good flavors, yet they were unexciting. Not sure where the mark was missed on these. They look great and the toppings seemed to be good, but they just didnt deliver that satisfying bite after trying them. Next I tried the Goku style JFC. The fried chicken is good, fully battered nice and evenly and was very fresh. I enjoyed this on its own however.... That hot sauce is where it takes it to another level. It is so good! It is spicy, and flavorful and really completes the chicken. I really enjoyed the hot sauce. If I had any complaints about it, it would be that they didn't give enough for the amount of chicken served. Finally, I tried the Katsu Curry Sandwich. The chicken Katsu was breaded and seasoned well. It was a good sized piece of chicken and the curry sauce was very good, not spicy (hot) at all and it made for a well done sandwich. Overall a nice experience, great location for a lunch truck. The winner of this meal was the Goku JFC. I'd get this again any day. read more

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I should've picked some less basic flavors for this chicken plate, but despite my mistake, this was a lot of food for the price, included an excellent salad, and I would come back here anytime. The chicken was cooked fresh and crispy, the rice was plain but well done, and whatever the salad dressing was, it was delicious. I also highly recommend the Thai tea, because Thai tea. Service was super friendly, and I got my food quite quickly as well. read more

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I tried Okamoto Kitchen when their food truck stopped in Simi Valley (They were located on Tapo St). Service was fine, but food was mostly just okay. I wasn't in the mood for a burger (which makes up most of the items on their menu) and opted instead for an Okamoto bowl with Beef (Gyudon) protein and white rice, Japanese BBQ flavored House Fries, Classic (Lemon and Mayo) flavored Japan Fried Chicken, Spicy Tuna Stack, and their Sakura Latte drink (not pictured). Starting off, the Sakura Latte was not great. It's a really bright color and looks bubble gum/neon highlighter pink. I'm not sure what their Sakura Latte was supposed to taste like, but my sister and I took one sip each and couldn't drink the rest after. It had the consistency and taste of Pepto Bismol. This was the worst of the items we got though, the rest were better. I liked the fries because they were thin and crispy. The chicken was crispy as well but maybe too much to the point it was hard to bite and chew. The tuna stack was small and it tasted fine, I've just had better. Lastly, my sister and I agreed the best item we got was the Okamoto bowl with Beef (Gyudon). I thought it was supposed to come with veggies but ours didn't, which I would've liked. The beef was really good though! It tasted like the ones I get in restaurants or Japanese markets. If I were to come back, I'd get this again. I'm glad I tried this place though cause there's definitely a need for more Asian food in Simi Valley. read more

Okamoto Kitchen - Spicy Tuna Stack, Beef Okamoto Bowl, Classic Japan Fried Chicken, Japanese BBQ House Fries - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Every item I've ordered has been absolutely wonderful. I'm an Okamoto fan for life! I like to take motorcycle rides all over So Cal following the truck. I get to see lots of new destinations and eat great food too! read more

Okamoto Kitchen - Okamoto Kitchen truck at 888 N Alameda St. - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Everytime i see this truck pass me I really want to give them another shot because the pictures look great, Tried it again the other day, food is still mid and the service is again still horrendous. I would not recommend read more

Their website/online links do not work well on phone or computer. I ended up driving to the truck and ordered in person when they were in Thousand Oaks. Despite having a line of cars waiting, my order was fairly prompt. We liked the barbecue fries though it was too salty/sweet. The Japan fried chicken was very good. The teriyaki chicken was standard. I liked the beef gyudon. read more

Love the Okamoto Food Truck decorated with garish colors with saucy, perky Japanese Animè girls in Euro Maid costumes. The "Japanese Comfort Food" painted on the colourful truck hits "the nail on the head". 1) Chicken Katsu Curry Burger: Moist, soft, slightly sweet Brioche style bun yet sturdy, egg wash golden brown shiny finish. Fried chicken breast, that is moist, meaty, good sized, is well coated in Japanese Panko bread crumbs for a crunchy, crispy finish.  Curry that has sweet, "hot" spices like fenugreek, chiles, black pepper, turmeric, etc., is thick, sweetish to stick onto the Panko chicken. Mayo for eggy, rich acidic oiliness. Shredded cabbage for refreshing watery, crispness. (I took the burger home & added my own purple onion, tomato slice, avocado for more vegetal accents.) 2) Fries à la Okonomi(yaki): Okonomi Yaki is a savory pancake often topped with Sōsu/Worchester Sauce, Ao Nori/green powdered seaweed, Katsuo Bushi/thin shaved dried bonito fish, Beni Shōga/red, salt pickled ginger, Mayonēzu/mayonnaise, sometimes Sakura Ēbi/small dried shrimp, green onion. So the above topping ingredients sans Sakura Èbi used for Okonomi Yaki are used to flavour the Euro French fries. Like all ancient cuisines, Japanese food has had "fusion cuisine" influences for thousands of years. 3) Kara Agè (kah rah ah geh) can be anything deep fried in oil. Chicken seems to be the default and is marinated in Shōyu/soy sauce, garlic, ginger then coated in a light herbed, corn starch to add a light crunch when just fried. 3a) Chicken Kara Agè is topped w/ Teri Yaki style sweet Shōyu sauce. Sprinkling of roasted white sesame seeds adds a toasty, oil fragrance. 3b)  Goku means extreme in Japanese. In this case, the ketchupy, spicy Miso/fermented soy bean paste and dusting of Sichuan chile powder adds an earthy, sweet piquancy.  However, I couldn't sense the peanuts. Goku may not be the "hottest spicy", but definitely not for chile wusses. Okamoto Kitchen serves hearty Japanese fare. It's not delicate, nuanced cooking Kappō style, but it's meant to be filling, stick to your ribs food. Kind of analogous to U.S. Soul food which is satisfying and staves off hunger for a long time.   4 stars. read more

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Ordered online from a stop in Oxnard. Writing a fresh review because I've always loved the food but service time and quality was going downhill for a couple months. I'm happy to say that the last few trips out to my area have really turned around! Truck window was still open, they recalled me by name (I had to do a quick change to my order via support email), and order was packed up very smoothly. Only nitpick is the order was nearly at the end of the expected pickup window, but it's a food truck not a McDonald's so I cut them that slack. read more

I have been curious and wanting to try this food truck for a few months now, and finally did. The workers aren't that approachable. The first time I stopped for this truck, I waited for a while to be acknowledged by an employee who opened the food truck door but with no acknowledgement from them. And then finally got told by another customer I had to order online. I didn't know. On this second time around, I ordered the 3 hit combo meal of Yanki Burger with Okonomi fries with a side of Soy Garlic Butter but was actually given a wrong side of fries it seems. There was no flavor or seasoning at all. Had to double check my order and the box had "soy" written on it, but definitely no flavor. Bummer. Was looking forward to the garlic flavor. The burger was surprisingly a decent size. Good... definitely can taste the sesame seed oil through the marinade. I love sesame seed oil flavoring, but it tasted just like that and only that for me. My son enjoyed and ate all the okonomi fries except for the ginger. I am 50/50 on whether I would order here again or not. Kind of pricey. But I am curious about their other food items. read more

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Delicious food truck with a good selection of options. Their burger was tasty with a fried egg and sauce. Fries had addictive seasoning and were amazing. The Japanese fried chicken was very tasty as well with multiple sauces and rice. Good sized portions in easy takeout containers. Friendly staff, reasonable prices, overall highly recommended. Check them out if you can find them! read more

Okamoto Kitchen - Burger and Fries - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I am updating my review of this food truck, I had written a good review of this food truck before but I had driven a long way to buy my lunch at their Sherman oaks location and surprised to see their truck parked but with their windows closed, I knocked and they refused to take my walk-up order (nor were they taking Walk-up order) their truck window was closed. It was already 1:30pm I guess they didn't want or need my business since they are too busy with their pre-orders, I had driven a long way to buy their food but I guess they can't be bothered to take my order. It was strange to see a food truck with it's windows closed and not taking orders parked along with 3 other food trucks, I mean why bother having a food truck that goes to different location each day if you are not going to take walk up orders. You might as well just have a brick and mortal store and have them delivered to their customers. It must be nice to be able to turn away customers who sees a food truck and wanted to try out their food. I do not like to order my food and pay for it online I try to go after the lunch rush, their food isn't cheap but good, I was following them on Twitter and FB to see when they will be coming near me, but no more. I know when my walkup business is not appreciated. I rather go where my patronage is better appreciated. I will no longer recommend them to my friends and family nor will I give them my business, I'm sure they won't miss a customer who refused to follow their preferred way of doing business. read more

When I found out that this truck was coming near me for the day, I immediately placed an order online after seeing the menu photos. I got three burgers, and now I'm regretting that I didn't try the rice burger too. From best to least favorite: Yanki Burger: Nicely cooked beef patty with a yummy sesame-garlic teriyaki sauce. I absolutely loved the fried egg on top; the yolk came oozing out and added even more flavor to the patty. Combine this with the onions, cabbage, and mayo, and you get the perfect burger. Nom Bomb: Teriyaki-glazed deep fried chicken with cabbage, tartar sauce, and jalapeno. This burger was good, but kind of plain. For the price, I'd rather buy a few McChicken sandwiches. I appreciate that there is a vegetarian version available (chicken replaced by tofu). Bird of Fire: Deep fried chicken with relish, mayo, onions, and cabbage. The chicken was the same as the the chicken in the Nom Bomb. It was mainly the sauce that made this sandwich different. The Goku sauce is a medium level of spicy. Nothing very exciting about this. I liked the Japanese bbq house fries, which were thin, crispy, and delicious. It was a super easy process to order and pick up the food. I received an email when my order was ready. It kind of sucks that the time slots for pick up are by the hour, so you don't really know when to expect your food between that whole hour. I'd prefer if it was changed to 30-minute time slots. read more

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Okamoto is a food truck that travels throughout LA. They've been advertising on my Facebook feed for years now, given that they do visit Alhambra and San Gabriel during the week, which are in my neighborhood. I saw this month that they were making a pork belly sandwich with rice patties for buns. My wife loves rice burgers, so I sent an email to the owner requesting if they could make the Yanki Burger using rice patties instead a of a standard brioche bun. Graciously, he was able to fulfill my request. As he instructed, I went to the food truck at the Alhambra location in the evening. I asked for a few rice burgers, and they accommodated my request. My wife and I both loved the rice burgers. We actually cannot find Japanese style rice burgers anywhere in LA, so this satisfied our cravings and were amazing. The burger was cooked to about medium temperature, the egg was over easy, and the sauces they used were amazing. The rice was crispy around the edges but became soft around the center, and complimented everything really well. I wanted to thank the staff at Okamoto Kitchen for going out of their way to complete a custom order for us. We understand it can be difficult to meet the needs of all the customers, but we really truly loved our rice burgers. We will definitely come back again! read more

Okamoto Kitchen - Yanki burger with deep fried rice buns, thank you to the owner for letting me customize my order!!!! - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

More like a 3.5, but I'm rounding up. We were pretty lucky that they were in our area because despite going to every SoCal anime convention for the past 10+ years I have always avoided going to Okamoto. Don't get me wrong it's not because I had any qualms prior to trying their food. It's because at every anime con I've gone to, you can ALWAYS count on their truck having the longest line. I'm already in 20 lbs of make up and in a cosplay and wig that are destroying me. I don't want to suffer any further by waiting potentially hours in line (based on how huge their line was for their Persona collaboration at AX last year). But I digress... We saw that they were in our area and ordered online. You pay through PayPal, they give you a receipt and you can choose a window of time to pick up your food. They also give you a text reminder as well. At the time slot for picking up the food, we only had to wait like 2 minutes for our fries to be ready. Service was cordial. We got the: 1) Nom Bomb: -Lots of teriyaki sauce (great to dip the fries in) -Chicken is very moist on the inside and nice and crisp on the outside despite being drenched in sauce. -You get a nice latent heat with jalapenos and it mixes nicely with the sweetness of the teriyaki sauce and sourness of the tartar sauce. 2) Katsu Curry: -Great quality katsu and a decent amount of curry. -Not bad. 3) Japanese BBQ Fries: -Probably the most disappointing pick of the bunch. -Despite being the last thing that came out for our order, it became the coldest quickest. -For around $4, there was barely any of the Japanese BBQ seasoning powder on it, so it just tasted like regular fries. -I'd skip this tbh. Both sandwiches were super filling and I could barely finish one by myself. Price-wise it's typical of food truck prices. Overall not bad seeing that I pre-ordered. With that in mind, I don't think I'd wait 40+ min in uncomfortable shoes and cosplay in 100 degree weather just for their food though. read more

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The food is excellent and delicious, at the perfect temperature. I have NEVER had a problem with them. Sometimes the people who post all these 1 or 2 star reviews expect absolute perfection. These super nitpicky people (who I noticed complain about the tiniest things!) need to be reasonable especially when Okamoto Kitchen is doing the best they can in the middle of a pandemic, no less. Relax, guys. If the food truck runs out of something, order something else! Everything on the menu is delicious. I love the house fries, takoyaki, Japan fried chicken, spicy tuna stack and the katsu curry burger! Seriously, you cannot go wrong with their food. Try them all and see what you like - they price their food so competitively compared to other similarly-themed restaurants and food trucks. And it's such creative cooking. How they make these delightful little dishes taste the way they do is nothing short of brilliance. I also love how protected I feel when I pick up my order. They followed Covid-19 protocols to a T. Everything is sanitary and you can't help but feel safe. You can't go wrong with Okamoto Kitchen. That's why every time they're in my area, I make sure to place an order and skedaddle over. Their food is just the bomb! read more

I am addicted!!! The food is great, even my mom who is from Japan and is a harsh critic, praises the taste and presentation. I love how they are always trying to meet the wants and needs of the customers. For example, to order on line, the window went from 1 hour to 30 minute windows. That way, we are not waiting around for long. You also get an message that your food is ready for pick up. When I get the email, they are in my neighborhood, I find myself waking up a little earlier than normal because I'm so excited. I'm not embarrassed to admit that we have pretty much tried most of the items on the menu. It's all great!!! read more

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Saw that they were in Downey by my job and I wanted to try them out. I ordered the bbq fries, fries chicken combo and their punch. I ordered same day about 10am for a 12-1pm Delivery time. My fries were Luke warm, so they would probably Be better if fresher. I enjoyed the light bbq flavor on them tho. They didn't send any ketchup with them tho. The chicken was pretty good. I love Lemon so I wish they would've given me more than one slice. The salad and dressing were very delicious. The white rice was a tad too stuck and a bit dry, but overall it was a good lunch. I got an email at 1206pm saying it was out for delivery and got to me at 1235. I'm sure that 30 mins would've made a huge difference in the whole meal. Overall I'd give it a 3.75-4 star. read more

Okamoto Kitchen - Fried chicken plate - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's a uniquely difficult time for restaurants, but Okamoto Kitchen continues to thrive. Not just because they're mobile and equipped for delivery but because they consistently make delicious food. And they go everywhere, including the South Bay, even Torrance and the beaches! You can't go wrong with anything in their menu, starting with the JFC. Okamoto style is great, with a soy/teriyaki-esque house glaze, and I'm curious about the spicy sauce. A side of Fries is a must. Both the Japanese BBQ and Soy Garlic Butter are awesome. Eat all the sandwiches. The Nom Bomb is a fantastic fried chicken sando, the crispier Katsu Curry oozes deliciousness, and the the Yanki Burger is probably the best hangover cure for miles. All are served on a buttery brioche bun which is definitely a bonus. This stuff doesn't travel well, mostly because of the frying. It's meant to be eaten hot and fresh in front of the truck in a busy Saturday night. But don't get confused. It doesn't travel well but it's still delicious and even if it traveled for hours, I'd still order it every time! read more

This has been one of the easiest deliveries I've had during COVID. Ordered on their website, paid via PayPal, and they were outside my door in an impressive 30 minutes for a contactless delivery. I ordered the Bird of Fire (deep fried chicken, dill relish, cabbage, pickled onions, mayo, Goku sauce, and a touch of honey) along with Japanese BBQ fries and a sushi burrito. Delivery of this kind of food is definitely not the same as getting a meal hot and fresh off a truck, but I am happy to support businesses like this one that are adapting to safely deliver food to customers around town. Thanks for keeping us fed during a pandemic! The Bird of Fire sandwich had some succulent tender fried chicken - like juicy goodness inside. I also really liked the combo of dill/pickled onions and touch of honey. Next time I might try the ghost pepper action and spice it up even more! Reheated the fries in the oven to crisp them up a bit post-transport. Not sure I really tasted the togarashi, but had some at home to give it an extra kick. Fries are such a comfort food! The sushi burrito held up pretty well in transport, surprisingly. Really enjoyed the tuna and spicy house sauce. Keep on doing what you're doing, Okamoto. read more

Okamoto Kitchen - Sushi burrito - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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There were two food trucks sitting next to each other and 90% of the business was going to Okamoto's, so many people must really like it. Unfortunately, we only thought it was "okay". SERVICE: Online ordering was easy, however there were no options to choose sauces, and none were offered when picking up the food. FOOD: I ordered one of each: Spicy Tuna Stack, Sushi Burrito, Nom Bomb sandwich, Katsu Curry sandwich, and House Fries. I tried to order Croquette Classic, but not on the online menu. I asked when I arrived at the truck to pick up my order, and was told that they might be out, but never really checked to see. That would have been an additional $7 sale. Overall, I enjoyed the food slightly more than my wife, but nothing that I found to be "wow". read more

This is a fantastic food truck I always keep an eye out for it when I'm in LA. Found it today and it was exactly what I expect from them. Delicious and innovative food combinations executed well is what these guys do. I love their fried chicken options in particular. They have mastered the balance of breading to chicken that's is delightfully crispy and well seasoned. If you see the truck out it is worth a stop every time. read more

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[UPDATE 1: Review #408] 2019 Yelp 100 Challenge (134/100) Okamoto Kitchen recently updated their menu so I thought I come back & give them a try again... new to the board is the Bird of Fire, Poké Bowl, & Yanki Burger with slightly discounted prices on their sides (fries & salad). Trying something new, I ordered the BIRD OF FIRE (deep fried chicken, dill relish, mayo, pickled onions, cabbage, Goku sauce, honey) with HOUSE FRIES (shoestring fries seasoned with katsuo-tougarashi). Typical for this truck, the lines for pick-ups & to order were both long, but they usually bang out the orders quick so my wait was only 15-mins. Not too bad. Just like curry sandwich, this bird was served hot & fresh! I love the flavor & texture combination, & the yin-yang temperature of the hot chicken & cool veggies... a bit sweet, a tad tangy, a little tart, a slap of heat, & lots of crunch! The bird was on the skinny side in comparison to other food trucks that serve fried chicken... they have more girth/weight than OK's. That being said, the good thing was the batter not overwhelming the chicken, which I hate because I feel like it camouflaging the protein to make it appear larger than what it really is. The Japanese BBQ fries was alright; the shoestring fries were perfectly fried but they were salty as heck! Once I rubbed off some of the spice, it tasted pretty good. I like Okamoto Kitchen's new additions & looking forward to trying the Yanki Burger. Recommended: Bird of Fire; ask for ghost peppers to truly add some burn. =D read more

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Asian American culinary fusion. Primarily serving variations of fried chicken sandwiches and green salads with an Asian flair. Prices are very reasonable especially when considering food is better quality than most. My sandwich was $7.99. I tried the Nambam style teriyaki glazed chicken sandwich with cabbage,tartar sauce and jalapeño on a brioche bun. A healthy portion of fried chicken. So fresh and juicy with just the right amount of sweet teriyaki sauce to accentuate the crispy chicken. The truck is based in Van Nuys. Check their web site for location data. Okamotokitchen.com read more

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Saw that they were visiting my area and used a $2 off coupon to test them out. Pro tip: order in advance! They were backed up and the workers seemed rude and stressed out. Not knocking them for that though. It's tough times. Japan Fried Chicken (3): Decent take on your traditional karaage. Flavor was decent. A-OK. Yanki Burger (3): The meat was dry! That egg made up for it though. But overall the burger was just okay. Bird of Fire (2): I had high hopes for this one. Being a lover of hot chicken sandwiches I was hoping for the best but was sadly disappointed. Chicken was moist and tender but there just wasn't much flavor unfortunately. Even the crispiness wasn't that crispy. With a name like Bird of Fire I'd expect it to be hot and spicy... with flavor exploding and me crawling to find a tasty beverage to wash it all down. Sadly... none of that surfaced. It was just okay. My final conclusion to this truck is that it really has potential. You have GOT to eat everything HOT right when they hand it to you. I actually drove home before I ate it which was only about 10 minutes but even that apparently was too long since my experience suffered. I may take my own advice and give them another shot... but then again, so many other great options with limited cheat calories... read more

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My go-to place for food at Anime Expo and other anime events. I always enjoy their katsu curry sandwich. The chicken cutlet has a nice balance of crispy and juiciness and goes well with the curry. They sometimes also have other items as well, such as the yanki burger and curry rice, that are just as delicious and filling as the sandwich. Recently, at AX Chibi 2023, I tried out the okonomiyaki fries since Okamoto Kitchen was out of the katsu curry sandwich. It is like chili fries except the fries are topped with okonomiyaki toppings such as ginger, JP style mayonnaise, and okonomiyaki sauce. The okonomiyaki fries are now of my new favorites from this place. It has a delightful balance of sweet and savory. The fries were also crispy and weren't soggy. If you're at an event like Anime Expo, I recommend visiting Okamoto Kitchen before or after lunchtime/dinnertime because the lines become long, and you will have to wait a while. One important tip is that during Anime Expo and other events like it, they only accept credit and debit cards. Be prepared for that. Furthermore, if there is an item that you absolutely want, I recommend visiting the booth ASAP as some popular food items like the Katsu Curry sandwich sell out by the end of the day. read more

I had already picked up lunch somewhere else but was in the mood for a drink outside the norm of soda or water or juice or alcohol, etc. While trying to figure what to have, Okamoto Kitchen just happen to be posted during my walk back from where I was coming from and figured, "Eh. Let's see what they have." First and ONLY thing I saw was their green tea latte. It was all tunnel vision from there. As I pulled back to wait, I noticed a lotta people waiting for their order numbers to be called. I also noticed all food orders coming out were not only aesthetically pleasing, they were also of quantity. But back to the drink: it was exactly what I was craving for. It had that signature green tea taste with a hint of cream and served nice and cold. I was overall impressed enough to consider trying their food next time they come around. (Why I bothered going somewhere else, can't tell ya!)) Here's hoping that's soon! read more

Okamoto Kitchen - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Flavorful but oily! That fryer ain't hot enough Had this at ALA, and it was the only food truck I was interested in. I got the Okinomiyaki fries and chicken karaage. Fries-- interesting!! - this was really nice! I love Okinomiyaki. So the sauce and mayo went perfectly well with the friends. I was actually surprised how pickle ginger worked so well with the fries. The ginger gave a refreshing cut through the savory fattiness of the fries. I just wish the fries were crispy and not soft. Karaage -- skip - Came with a slice of lemon and container of mayo. I overall didn't like it. Lacked the crunch of actual karaage and the seasoning wasn't great. Pass on this item. read more

Okamoto Kitchen - Karaage - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food is excellent and service is even better. Chef Chizuru is so talented. I've had the pleasure of tasting nearly item on the menu and I have nothing but good things to say. The pandemic really hit did businesses hard so remember to be kind and patient. read more

Had this at ALA! And it was definitely a mix of enjoyable and disappointing. We had the Japanese fried chicken, the chicken katsu curry sandwich, the okonomiyaki fries, and the punch drink. Fried chicken: it was pretty dry for typical Japanese fried chicken and definitely NOT crispy enough. The flavor was also mostly just pepper and didn't have anything that stood out. The sandwich: it was tasty, but definitely needed more curry! The katsu was overcooked and dry and you can barely taste the Gouda cheese. The fries: these were on point delicious! Bad thing? Fries are not crispy. It seems their frying with different menu items is... variant. The punch drink: OMG. The only thing I would get again here. Think of red sour straw candy and wow it was amazing if you like that type of flavor! Overall, it was a nice meal, but felt very overpriced for the quality delivered. read more

Okamoto Kitchen - JFC - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I drove by and noticed the red truck on the main street. I decided to come back and give it a shot - RUDE SERVICE! It's a shame that good food with a bad impression overall equates to not going back! I patiently waited for the crowd of school girls to leave due to covid. I overheard to the gentleman in front of me they said we had to wait 5 minutes to take our order due to online orders. I get that they take online orders, but we were treated like second class citizens. Also can they post that they prefer online orders on the truck so someone new like me is not broadsided? I patiently wait for my turn and begin ordering in the most direct and polite manner with please and thank you, because I understood they were busy. But my time wasn't respected. I asked for the burger and then I said I please did not want the shredded cabbage and I would like to make it a combo since it said that below the item on the menu. The man talking my order said, "well, you're just going to have to wait." He helped another customer while I stood there. Then he got a pad and pen and wrote down the order. They were out of the Lime drink during lunch time, so I opted for the punch drink. The food was fine, but after waiting 45 minutes when there was hardly anyone else there and only 1 person came to pick up food in the entire time, I was given my order and shown the paper and he said, "see? I made a custom order for you. I actually appreciate my order being correct and them "customizing" it by leaving out an ingredient, and I'm sorry if I come off as unreasonable, but the tone and the urgency and frankly if there were other people there I would be embarrassed. Am I really that special? I will not be going back. read more

Okamoto Kitchen - Teri Burger good, customer service bad - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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To your response I don't know what part of "it was very hard and hard to chew" did you not understand because it was definitely not crisp on the outside soft on the inside. All you did to mitigate the problem was explain to me how things are cooked. Which still doesn't excuse how bad your food tasted. Like I said, I've worked in many different japanese restaurant that cooks crispy rice differently to know how it's supposed to taste. I've also tried rice buns before so please, instead of telling your customers wrong just acknowledge that your customer had a bad batch and have quality control. You're not even there to actually check the quality of your food when it was served. I asked for a refund, I even said on the phone that the katsu was fine, you decided to be hurt about my comment, told me to not come back, talked over me, and hung up. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. If you can't even handle one complaint from that day, why are you even in the food industry that requires customer service? You are my first 1 star review by the way since I usually don't feel the need to write bad reviews as I just won't come back If I didn't like the food. Looking at your many 1 star review, I highly doubt that you didn't have any complaints. Maybe you just bully them to not post anything. ---------------- Now that I've experience this place, looking at their 1 star reviews make sense. To give a back story, I saw them on ig and was very excited to try this place. Great comments on ig with great looking pictures, who wouldn't right? I work in the restaurant industry mostly in Japanese restaurants, for a while now, so I know the food and I know how to-go works. I woke up early to place my order ahead of time. I picked up my food within the time frame I was supposed to. I picked it up 30 minute later than the "ready" time since it took me a bit to drive there, but still within the time frame. My food was understandably not hot anymore, make sense so that wasn't the issue. The problem was the quality of the food. The fries was hard. It tasted like it was old, like it wasn't even cooked that day. Both the yanki burger and katsu burger was alright. The bun tasted stale and the burger itself lacked flavor. And don't even tell me I don't know the taste, I lived in Japan, I know the flavor profile. I also ordered their spicy tuna on crispy rice. It was hard and tough like bad beef jerky. It was very hard to even try and bite off. The owner actually contacted me when I asked if I could get a refund which was nice, but he was rude after. He tried to explain to me how it was made like it justify how hard it was. It make sense if they put the dish back in the fridge for it not to go bad but you know what happens to potato starch or corn starch that you fry and let it sit in the fridge? It becomes chewy/hard and worst case, inedible. He seemed to be nice at first handling my complaints, but he quickly told me to not come back there to eat again. I threw my food away so yes, I would not be coming back. He also asked what ethnicity I was like it mattered...it was weird to be honest. Thank you for the prompt refund, but you shouldn't be treating your customers in a rude manner, especially when they have valid complaints. Also, stop using "essential workers" as an excuse for your bad behavior, unfriendly staff, and bad product. Other food trucks and restaurants can keep their product fresh even for to-go and even when they're busy. I'm glad others enjoy this place, maybe you guys are the lucky ones who got fresh food, but this will be the first and last for me and my friends. I wish your business well. read more

Okamoto Kitchen - Owner asking me for my ethnicity... - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Have seen them advertising on social media, decided to give them a try. Ordered the katsu curry, sushi burrito, and soy butter fries. Ordered for pickup and when I arrived and truck was closed up, knocked on the back door as instructed. There was no answer. So pounded on the door instead and it was opened. I recommend knocking loudly as when they opened the door I heard loud music coming from inside. Gave him my name and he disappeared back into the truck and re-emerged a couple minutes later with my order. We will start with the katsu curry. Flavor of the curry is good, not a whole lot of it on my sandwich, wish there was more. The chicken was extra thin about a quarter of the thickness you see in the menu picture. and mostly breading. It was extra crunchy. The menu says shredded, cabbage, and mayo, but what I was not expecting is a sweet coleslaw, so it wasn't a nice crispy cabbage and mayo spread on. It was a dripping cabbage coleslaw, which was very sweet too sweet for me. I did not taste any pickled onions. The french fries were good. I'm not a fan of crispy fries, so these ones were perfect for me. Soggy fries with good seasoning. The sushi burrito was a big mess for me. Look nothing like the picture was falling apart I had to use a fork and the flavor just wasn't there. read more

Okamoto Kitchen - Sushi Burtito - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California