Interesting assortment of Japanese -American food with unique and flavorful sushi rolls. Great service. read more

Don't be fooled by the tiny storefront. Get the ramen noodles. You will not be disappointed. Great little spot worth a look. Their spicy pork ramen is solid. Friendly service. They care about providing a quality product. read more

10 star out of 5! This place is amazing! Love the service EVERY SINGLE TIME! Whether they are busy or slow they always treat you like a valued customer. Location is beautiful! Thank you for always spoiling my family with amazing service and best sushi in town! read more

Hands down one of the best places in town. Great food and the owner George is the nicest there is. Love the fried prawns and fantasy rolls. read more

Very good quality food, and the staffs are very friendly. My kiddo loves this place as well ‍ read more

Tokyo Express - Garlic chicken with all chowmien - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

This place is an amazing place to eat because the service was amazing the waiter checked in on us at least every ten minutes and was very polite. And don't even get me started about the food. It was amazing! Me, my brother, my sister, and my dad went here. So overall, ten out of ten read more

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Had lunch here yesterday. Mixed experience, the host/waiter was very nice and friendly. However, our drinks and miso soup were served in styrofoam which was disappointing as there are other recyclable materials available. The actual soup was bland and flavorless with minuscule pieces of tofu. The Poke roll was equally forgettable, very little taste and over salty. All food is served on disposable plates which feels cheap. The actual restaurant is pretty dirty and in need of a renovation. I would give it a miss. read more

We visited Tokyo Express in the height of summer. While the old, somewhat historical building located in downtown Modesto is super charming, the air conditioning does not work well or they do not set it cold enough. I'm mainly a sushi fan, so I was a little hesitant to visit this restaurant based on other reviews which focused a lot on the hot dishes. After dining here, I can't honestly recommend the sushi offerings. The rice was incredibly mushy on some of the rolls we ordered. The rice was possibly not seasoned at all. I ate some of the rice off the roll by itself, and if it it was seasoned then it was too light for me to detect. The fish mixture and imitation crab mix were not especially fresh tasting. There was a large proportion of rice to filling. Not much filling. The filling was almost warm on some rolls. I thought the rolls weren't all that thought out. For example, we ordered the Captain Crunch Roll $13.95 because it was mentioned in other reviews. There was nothing captain-y or crunchy about that roll. I thought that it would include something crunchy like fried tempura bits. But the roll was all super soft. The only menu item I enjoyed was the soba dish $8.95 which is hard to mess up. The service was decent. The server was overwhelmed with the amount of tables, but we didn't have to wait too long. Overall, I was disappointed that the rolls weren't better because I would have loved to become a regular at a family owned restaurant. The other tables that ordered hot dishes seemed to enjoy their food. read more

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Really great experience overall. First time coming here and I ordered ahead of time. I got there around 10 minutes later and had to wait another 10 for my food, not that bad of a waiting time considering it seems to be around two or so people working. The man working at the cashier was very welcoming and friendly. The food was so good too, first time trying sushi and would definitely recommend this place! read more

Tokyo Express - Takeout of Cap N' Crunch Roll (without avocado), Golden Shrimp (without avocado), and Miso Soup. - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

I've been to this spot a couple times and this previous time was my first time tasting their sushi. It was so good, I HAD to share!! (also because I cherish great customer service). When I called in my order, George confirmed my named Daisy, "like the flower" and I said yes. When I arrived for my Golden Salmon roll & spicy tuna roll, it was a good transaction n all. when I got home & sat down to eat, I saw my roll made as a flower! I don't think it's a coincidence and that's how the roll is normally made... I think it's the sushi cooks creativity and passion for food. It was a delicious mouthful and made me smile. I can't wait to go back for more sushi after Christmas!!! Thank you, Tokyo Express. read more

Tokyo Express - Golden Salmon roll/ as a Daisy flower I had already put soy sauce on a roll about to devour..had to get a photo - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

I went here the other day and it was such a wonderful experience. The interior is super cute and there is a big window that allows you to see into the old building next door. It's really neat. Mike Chen (one of my favorite YouTubers) was playing on the TV. He was eating delicious food and it really got me in the mood to eat! It was also nice because I usually watch him while I eat at home! I thought it was so cool that they had his videos playing. The man behind the counter was so insanely nice and helpful. He could write a book on excellent customer service. He was so friendly and attentive. I appreciated it so much. I ordered the udon. I usually pick meat out of soups because it can be overcooked and bland, but this chicken was so tender. It was deliciously flavored too! I was shocked. It hit the spot. I will definitely come here again. It was an all around wonderful experience. read more

Probably my favorite restaurant in downtown Modesto. They have ramen,sushi and great Chinese and Japanese dishes. I think my favorite dishes are all the Japanese ones but ramen is great during the winter months. I recommend this place to anyone wanting to try something new. I think my favorite dishes are Spicey ramen, pork shogayaki and the dragon sushi roll. read more

Tokyo Express - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

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Super small whole in the wall but sooooo amazing! The service is great and our food came out pretty fast for the amount we ordered. The man helping was so sweet and keep checking on everyone constantly!amazing! read more

Oh wait- how have I never posted a review of Tokyo Express?! It's been a staple of my life for almost 20 years now, since I've been going downtown. I love this place. The owners are incredibly nice, the food is always fresh and delicious, you honestly really can't go wrong. We love this place and will continue to support it. read more

Eddie is a fantastic waiter at Tokyo Express! And George, the owner is a great host! They are always pleasant & serving all with enthusiasm and speed. We've ordered take out several times since COVID started and they always serve the best fresh Chinese or Japanese dishes hot & ready to pick up just minutes after ordering. My wife ErneRuth & I can't wait until they reopen with out Covid restrictions. Marty read more

I came here for the first time in the early 2000s with a friend whose parents knew the owner, George. They gave us top-notch Japanese food and they continue to do so almost twenty years later. I hadn't been here in years and visited in January while I was in town. The restaurant is small but has plenty of seating, very clean and the service is always spectacular - friendly, quick, goes out of their way to serve. It's always busy for lunch - great location in downtown. George used to visit Japan every year (maybe still does?) which I always felt added something to the restaurant's authenticity. This visit my mom ordered the teriyaki chicken (which is my favorite), and I branched out and got the Japanese special - pork katsu. There are always two lunch specials - a Japanese and a Chinese. All of it is excellent, but the details stand out: all lunches are served with miso soup that is satisfying and delicious; the generous scoop of steamed rice is perfectly cooked; the side salad is iceberg with some fresh shredded carrots, but the dressing! Oh, the dressing. It's lightly citrusy and sweet but savory at the same time. I could drink it or buy it by the bottle. My katsu breading was light and crispy. The chicken teriyaki is moist and they use the perfect amount of sauce on top. Always generous portions so I happily end up taking leftovers home (and the server or George usually packages it for us - a touch you usually only find at fine dining restaurants!) I ordered a toasted rice green tea and they brought it right away - so good. When I hadn't finished it before we left, George offered to put it in a to-go cup and he filled that thing up to the brim! Such thoughtful service here that you don't see much anymore. I am so glad they are still in business and I plan to visit them every time I am in town and feed my kids delicious Japanese food. Thank you! read more

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The sushi was delicious like always, however the chowmein was bland looking. One of my kids ate some and the rest passed onto it.

I went with a couple friends and the man working there, I think the owner(?) was willing to make the table arrangements for us. He was kind, patient with us (by a couple friends I mean maybe about 10 of us...), and consistent with refills. He gave us plenty of time to order, and the food was amazing when it arrived. The portions were large, so the prices were fair. The atmosphere felt a little claustrophobic since it was a small restaurant, but it was a lot of us in a small setting. The owner made us feel comfortable with the table set up, and it was a good time. I recommend going after the sunsets to see the red lighting seen from the outside of the restaurant. T just make the vibe feel different (idk how to express it, but it's just different to see downtown Modesto with all the shops lights). Overall, great service, and good food. - CA read more

Finally went to try this place out and it was great! The beef broccoli is very soy saucy (would not order that one again) BUT I highly recommend the sweet and sour shrimp and chicken...SO delicious and crunchy. The cream cheese wontons were also a good hit. My friends loved them! read more

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Read lots of Yelp reviews, and figured we'd give it a try. Never really done Ramen before, so we tried that and a Dragon Roll. Both were 5/5. The place looks like a hole in the wall, but the food is top-notch. The flavors in the ramen were deep and plentiful, and the texture of the Dragon Roll were unexpected and made we ant to order more. We'll definitely be coming back. Next time, Small Sapporo, 1x Spicy BBQ Pork Ramen to share, and 2x Dragon Rolls. Thank you for delivering on expectations! read more

I love this spot. It's in the downtown neighborhood so it's hard to get parking but there is a garage nearby. It's little like a coffee shop but it's amazing food. They have sushi as well as typical food like chicken teriyaki. The staff is always friendly and they will chat with you while your waiting which is few and far between in my opinion. I don't really like to eat out so I order to go and I like it when I can chat with the employees a little. read more

Tokyo Express - The captain crunch roll and the fantasy roll (we split them because we couldn't decide which one was better) - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

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So good I got the teriyaki chicken and my husband the ramen. First time trying and we will definitely be back!

Small restaurant and family owned is something I strive to visit when it comes to trying new places. I got just that. The food was delicious and presented well. The service was also great, welcomed as I walked in. I think they have just one waiter but he is really polite. Prices were decent, parking is hard to find but well worth the wait. read more

Tokyo Express has won our hearts. Their food is amazing all around and their staff is super friendly! We always get the Cap n' Crunch Roll, which is so fresh & unique compared to anh sushi I've had! My boyfriend LOVES the BBQ pork Ramen ! Everytime we come here, we try to add a new dish to try from the menu and haven't been dissapointed with anything we've tried. We love this little resturaunt and no other japanese/chinese can compare ! P.S Ask for tempura ice cream. It is soooo good. read more

Tokyo Express - Cap n' Crunch x Lion King - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

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Great sushi spot and has an extremely nice owner. Even gave me a pack of fortune cookies for my birthday.

Went here with a few friends for lunch and had the best experience with great food. The server (didn't get his name) was super nice and would check up on our drinks and offered us indoor seating when it cleared up. The food was also ready after a few minutes. I gave him a tip and he gave us fortune cookies as a thank you, will definitely come again!! read more

Small quiet little whole in the wall noodle restaurant. Been hearing about this place and glad I finally got to try it out. The food and customer service is great. I will say luckily we went on a morning we're it was not busy. read more

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The food was good. Service was quick and friendly. Will try this spot again. Never knew exactly where it was because it is kind of hidden . But give it a try you won't be disappointed. read more

Everyone is always in a new transition! I had the pleasure of getting a Tokyo roll ( very fresh), including the C2 plate (GARLIC CHICKEN). They are low staffed and on top of everything you can ask for! I will definitely come back and eat off the floor! Very clean and very attentive service! read more

What a great experience we had. George is awesome! Food was good. Sushi fresh and the Lychee Saki WOW. Next time we are in the area we will definitely come back!!! read more

Totally felt like I was poisoned after visiting this place. My stomach was whining the whole way back to LA, and it protested by emitting "poisonous" gas along the 99... no worries, my windows were down. I ordered 2 rolls: rainbow roll and the kamikaze roll and they were a whooping $7.50 each. um, not cheap! Fish on both of the rolls were foul smelling and definitely not fresh. The tuna on the rainbow roll was turning a poopie yellow color. Then, I asked the guy to use their bathroom, which was all the way through the kitchen in the back. Once I saw how filthy the kitchen was, I was ready to develop Bulimia. My shoes were sticking to the kitchen floor, the cutting board looks like it hasn't been washed for a thousand years, thick layer of dirt and grease covered every surface in sight. I'm gonna have dirt/grease/vomit monster nightmares tonite. read more

Great customer service but the food is not what I expected. The sushi was very odd looking as I could not finish 2 bites of it.

So so so good! C9 and the sushi rice stuffed tofu is sooo good. Service is always so nice and funny, and very attentive. Definitely worth coming and dining. Don't forget to leave a good tip, cause they really are the best read more

Another night in Modesto, staying downtown, and to lazy to drive to dinner and then make it back. So where to eat downtown? I stumbled across this place and decided to give it a try. I think the best thing was the friendly people who, from what I just read in the reviews, must be George and his spouse. I ordered a miso soup,a spicy tuna roll, and beef shogoyaki along with a big Sapporo. I was nformed that the Sapporo wasn't very cold, so I switched to Asahi. Beer and miso soup came almost immediately. The soup was served with a spoon, somewhat unusual for a Japanese place. Also there were no chopsticks on the table, also strange. The spicy tuna roll came next. It was the style I like with whole tuna, not chopped up, and regular spicy suace although it was only minimally spicy. The tuna seemed fresh. My shogoyaki turned into teriyaki, at least that's what the gentleman announced. And it tasted like teriyaki. It was typical. My check was brought without asking if I wanted anything else. I paid, finished my beer doing some sudoku, and then decided that I would not go to the hotel bar for wine but instead get a glass of plum wine there. No problem. When I discovered I had left my cash at home, they had no issue with running my card for a second time. I'll probably return and try some other stuff. read more

Simple little hole in the wall. Inexpensive food..perfect for take out. Could use a litle more flavor..but its good. read more

The absolute best place I've ever eaten, I've been going for years and same amazing quality !

Great local sushi spot quick service and great food. Came in for a quick lunch break and was able to get in and out in 30min , wow!!! I was very pleased with everything.. read more

Found this place by chance. Service is good, food is great not so salty or too sweet as other American Japanese style.

Tokyo Express is delish!! All around nice atmosphere, GREAT service, and fresh and authentic food. The owner was very welcoming and friendly! We ordered gyoza and the spicy salmon roll as starters (both prepared perfectly and delicious). For the main meals, definitely order the ramen or udon! They fill you up and are very tasty. Check it out for lunch!! read more

excellent food and the service is above astounding!! the man who helped us was so respectful and spoke in a way that really made me feel special as the customer. very pleased to spend my time here whenever the occasion arises read more