Reviewing while my food is prepared. It's been years since I've been here, and I feel like I am very welcome to be here. I was greeted the moment I arrived, asked if I had questions about any menu items. I asked if they are able to make menu substitutions for my wife, and they are able to. Looking forward to try out their food, it smells great... read more

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This restaurant has no business being so delicious and so inexpensive at the same time. the owner is incredibly kind - service is fabulous - honestly, this place is incredible. max score for Tokyo express. Do yourself a favor and eat here. read more

Favorite Chinese food here in Escondido. My favorite is the crispy beef and general tso chicken. Edamame is a good appetizer. Food is delicious and fresh. Customer service is excellent and I feel at home when I dine in. Owners are great and welcoming. read more

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The food selection is huge, they give massive servings and everything was tasty. Most impressive part of the experience was the hospitality, highly recommend! read more

Got some food to go here again and they absolutely crushed it! They have my new favorite wings. The flavor in each bite was ridiculously savory. Decided to try their dim sum this time. Har gow was plump with shrimp and I think ginger. The shu mai were large and had a delicious filling that left me wanting more. The BBQ pork fried rice was fluffy and they gave us a large portion. My friend and I shared it all and agreed they have not disappointed and is probably our new go to Chinese local spot. I already want more of their wings! Mmm! read more

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I tried Tokyo Express under the new management for the first time, and am happy that I did. I took out the lunch chicken combo ($9.95 + $1.50 chow main upgrade =$11.50) and a full order of BBQ fried rice. ($11.95) Good food. No surprise. It felt like good ol' Chinese food. No authentic hidden foreign spices. Good sweetness and saltiness, not too greasy. WOW! A LOT OF FOOD! The takeout containers were packed with food. Two adults ate the two dishes for two meals. GREAT PRICE! In addition, they are having the 10% off promotion. Can't beat the value! The lady at the counter was nice, the food came out quickly while I waited. I would call in ahead next time. The only con was that the chicken pieces had a skin on them in the chicken lunch. I just don't like chicken skin so much. My hubby does not like Chinese food in general, but he approved their BBQ fried rice to repeat! Yay! Open till 8:00 for dinner takeout now. read more

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Stopped by on a Wednesday evening. First time here and we had a great experience. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive. Always checking on us to see if we needed anything. The food was yummy! My favorite: the walnut shrimp and cream cheese wontons. I'd definitely order those again. But they have an extensive menu so I'll be back to try something different. There's plenty of parking and lots of tables and chairs to sit inside. We dined in but it looked like they get a lot of to go / pick up orders. read more

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Owner is so sweet and so very kind. Food is made to order and is simply delicious!! A hidden gem !! Located on Mission and Escondido. A absoult must. read more

Tokyo Express - Pork Fried rice and Honey Walnut . - Japanese Near Me - Escondido, California

I loved the service and food. The owner, I presume, was super friendly. Their crispy beef was very good.

I'm usually ordering their lunch special during my lunch breaks but decided to grab a couple items for dinner and I have to say the food did not disappoint. read more

Tokyo Express - Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings - Japanese Near Me - Escondido, California

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The owner is just the nicest and the quality and flavor is always there. I like calling the business directly to order pickup

The food is super good and excellent service, my favorite place to come with my family read more

Tokyo Express - Japanese Near Me - Escondido, California

The price is right and the food so so good , I definitely come back eat every week. I ordered a Singapore noodle no meat meat extra eggs read more

Tokyo Express - Oh my God, they give me so much noodles and taste very very good - Japanese Near Me - Escondido, California

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New owners completely renovated and changed the menu. It is amazing! The owner is so nice and kind. Incredibly friendly! If you dine in, they provide a complimentary wonton snack with sweet & sour sauce. The food was delicious with plenty of options. They do daily specials and today's is 10% off your order. The prices are highly competitive to other restaurants. They also have sushi. 10/10 recommend! read more

This place is amazing so many options quality food and the prices you can't beat the owner is so friendly and attentive the food never misses. It's the best place by far read more

I enjoy their Japanese menu and they recently added Chinese items as well. When I go, I go for the sushi or bento box which inevitably requires a take home box as well. Not a fancy place, but clean and bright with plenty of seating. The prices are very reasonable. The staff is exceptionally welcoming and kind. read more

I would also pass by this place often and it caught my eye, I wanted to enjoy some time to myself and eat a good meal so I finally walked in, The setting was nice, I felt comfortable especially when I was greeted by the friendly man, He had great energy and his mannerism was on point, He made me feel at home and acknowledged me, He told me what type of food they offered and listed the different options of the versatile menu, He seated me and brought me out a snack while waiting, I went for the Teriyaki bento box, The flavors were delicious and the serving had me full, I already started eating before taking a photo, He made sure to be attentive to anything I needed, Great customer service and great food, I'm definitely coming back! read more

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Owner super nice, warm, and upbeat. Husband and son thought food was good value, food good, portions big, price very good. They would return and really good service. They were full and happy read more

Service was amazing the owner was very nice and attentive with every customer. Food was delicious we tried the orange chicken and beef chow mein as well as the California sushi roll. The portions are huge and great for sharing my husband and I took our left overs home. For the ambiance it was a peaceful setting didn't feel rushed at all to finish food or to leave the decor was cute and subtle. Overall this place was delicious we will definitely be coming back read more

The BEST Chinese food in Esco hands down. The service is amazing and super friendly. Keep this spot in your line up. Hidden just off Mission behind Burger King read more

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The owners are so sweet, and ambience is cute, and CLEAN! They are giving 10% off orders right now, and I'd love to see them get more support for takeout and dine-in. Best part - Lunch specials are right around $10!! I got the Kung Pao Chicken lunch special, and the portion was large. Great value for $10! read more

Tokyo Express - Kung Pao Chicken - Japanese Near Me - Escondido, California

The salt and pepper wings were amazingly good. I totally recommend this restaurant. The service was quick and the staff were very friendly. The ambiance was A+. read more

Hands down the best Chinese food in Escondido! They have the best service, generous servings, and tasty food! I will be coming back! If you are looking for great Chinese food this place is it!!! read more

We went for dinner tonight and ordered Kung pao tofu,vegetable tempura, and walnut chicken. The food was flavorful and service was great. A good affordable meal. I will definitely go back. read more

I read so many great reviews about this restaurant that when I was in the area, I thought I would drop by. I ordered a very cheap but large sushi box and some cream cheese wontons. When the sushi was brought to me, I did my best to hide my distain. I have never seen sushi more dried out and old than what was on the tray in front of me. I ate one piece, and bagged up the rest. I ended up giving it to a homeless person in the parking lot. read more

My husband and I love this place! They now do Chinese food as well as Japanese food, and are open more hours. Food is delicious and the service is great. Give it a try, I think you'll love it. read more

Chinese food is great but I am always worried about the very hot food coming in contact with styrofoam which is cancer causing. I could see the styrofoam melted which means it is now mixed in with my food. The Japanese dishes not good and overpriced. The owner has a really great personality! read more

One of my favorite places ever, I've been coming for a couple months now and man, the food quality never drops, the owner is so sweet and kind, service is amazing, and I love the atmosphere , truly a good place and really good prices as well, don't plan on stopping ever!!! read more

Delicious food, good deals and absolutely wonderful staff. Will be coming back. I got the bento box and it had a ton of delicious food at a cheap price. read more

Service was great and food came quickly the seaweed on my salmon roll was a bit chewy read more

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What a delightful little gem that's become my go-to spot for a quick yet soul-soothing Chinese food fix. The owner always greets me with a genuine smile that lights up the room, making the whole place hum with that effortless hospitality. I ordered general tso, sweet and sour pork, pork fried rice and chicken chow mein. The chicken was tender and juicy, glazed in a sweet-spicy sauce that danced on my taste buds without overwhelming them. read more

Where do I even begin! First of all, the food was great for the price. Big portions and cheap prices. Additionally the selection on the menu was amazing. Many different choices. The service was immaculate. Definitely the best service I've ever had. The owner was super nice and thoughtful. We also received our food very quickly. Everyone on the staff were very nice and helpful. Definitely would come again! read more

Best sushi ever hands down super authentic reminds of the simple rolls back In The day. If you are hesitant don't be super good!

Amazing food quality, GREAT (I cant emphasize this enough) prices, and convenient location. I came in today for the first time and was immediately greeted by the warmest smiles. The super helpful and friendly staff quickly sat me down and offered me water and fried wonton strips. I was shocked to see how diverse the menus was and had a hard time deciding. I decided on a roll for myself and an orange chicken platter for my daughter that I took to go. The staff was super helpful with giving me reheating tips to regain the highest quality of food. My food was fresh, fast and priced to perfection. I highly recommend this location and will be back several times a month. read more

So I came back to Toyko Express Thursday the 16th of October or yesturday and the food was still great and amazing. The people are always freindly as well. I got the inside out roll and the fuji roll large filling and delicious. The texture was on point and the ingredients tasted so fresh. Yes the establishment is still cash only and open limited Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. but it is amazing to stop by and try it once and at least experienced it . most the time I take my food to go because they do have the capability to eat inside but it can be sort of warm some days and it's not really the type of establishment I would see myself just sitting down to eat inside of there's nothing wrong with the place it's just very small for my liking again that is just my opinion. As usual the prices are great super great value for a great amount of food and I will be back. A+++ Adelino read more

Tokyo Express - Fuji Roll Inside out Roll and side of Eel Sauce - Japanese Near Me - Escondido, California

Some one was sleeping on the counter. Food was alright Super friendly and nice. Might not come back tho read more

File under excellent customer service: Yesterday I went to get some sushi to go. The cashier noticed I arrived on a motorcycle and asked if I wanted a box to transport my food. She showed me the box and it was clearly too large to fit in my side bag. The sushi chef heard this and immediately made a bee line for the front door. She was eyeballing my bike to make sure my food was packaged with my size limitation in mind. Success! And I didn't have to find out how well sushi survives being bungee corded onto the back of a Harley in the hot sun. Good food too! read more

A super friendly place with excellent food. They have nice vegetarian choices. the gentleman at the counter cheerfully answered all my questions about their menu as I am a Japanese food newbie. Portion size is good and the prices are very reasonable ( seem to be pre-covid prices). I got their Veggie roll, California roll, Veggie Tempura and Miso Soup. The food tasted fresh and delicious. It was very nicely packed in a cardboard box and the owner carried the box to my car as my hands were occupied. They take credit cards now. Their opening hours are shorter than the usual restaurant so call to make sure they are open. read more

I normally don't post on yelp BUT this place so so so deserve more attention. It is WAAAAYYY better than mirin cafe and the food is so freakin fresh. They are so kind and will make you feel welcomed. The price is really great for the huge portions. The bento boxes will leave you full and the sushi rolls (we got the inside-out cali roll) were big and flavorful. Me and friends will definitely come back soon. The place is hidden behind burger king and they only accept cash. read more

If you are looking for ambiance, go somewhere else. This is a Japanese sushi/teriyaki diner - with diner chairs and diner tables and diner napkin holders - but no decorative diner frills. Tables, chairs, utensils. Not even anything on the walls. That said, the vegetable tempura plate I had was delicious and included the tempura and sauce, a cup of sticky white rice, cucumber salad, and miso soup. Everything was delicious. Getting out of their for a total sum (including diet soda) for $6.43 - even better. Nice portion...some folks may want a box. Nicely hot. Plated nicely. My only real complaint was that the tempura sauce was too cold when it first arrived, and the stark cold to the hot tempura was rather jolting. The drink options are limited to water or canned soda. The menu has several sushi and teriyaki options. Good options for vegetarians (like me), too. The place is only open for lunch (11am - 3pm), Monday through Thursday. Most importantly: It is CASH ONLY!!! No debit/credit cards or checks only. Luckily, I had some cash on me because did not see the sign until I was almost finished eating. Parking is good. Probably not good for groups over six or seven - ten at the most. I'll be back for lunch here. read more