Consistently good and affordable. This has been my healthy go to food for the past 30 years. My favorite is Sukiyaki been with brown rice. I put lots of black sesame seeds on top. read more

Tokyo express use to have several locations in the valley. I always use to go to the one on Bell Rd and 3rd St back in the day. Now it's just the one location there on camelback, but hands down the best chicken teriyaki bowls & iced tea in town! Same owners too [after all these years]! I'm so happy they decided to keep one last store! PLEASE DONT GO ANYWHERE TOKYO EXPRESS! read more

The best place for a great teriyaki bowl since 1990! Definitely come out of my way to get this at least once a week!

Been going here for years. Same recipes and smiling faces. Curry is best in the valley. Enjoy!

As a firmer phoenix resident Tokyo Express was a favorite place to eat! I was sad to see that there is only one restaurant still open. But we drove across town so i could see if it was like it was. It was exactly the same as I remembered. I ordered the teriyaki chicken combo, it comes with a side salad and a drink. I ordered an extra side salad ($0.50) because i love the salad dressing. It's gingery with soy sauce, I think. I could see the chicken grilling through the window of the kitchen and was looking forward to lunch! The chicken was marinated perfectly and served over white rice. The chicken is cut into bite sized pieces, so it's easy to eat. The only negative I have is the green tea was old but i was able to switch it out for a soda easily. After lunch I purchased the dressing to take home. I was offered a single serving or a container. Container please The cashier wrapped it carefully in a bag and it went straight to our cooler. There were about 20 tables of different sizes available and if you want drink refills you just ask the cashier. read more

Tokyo Express - Chicken teriyaki combo with an extra side salad - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

And oldie but a so so so so so so so goodie. Yes we had teriyaki chicken last night but we were missing Tokyo Express. If you know about it you know how great the food is. (And prices) Of course I got a bit rambunctious and devoured my gyoza before remembering to take a picture. But as I remember from my childhood where my older sister taught me to use chopsticks. It's amazing. Love the atmosphere, the food everything. If you're near Camelback and 7th St come check out the best little Japanese food ever. read more

Tokyo Express - Bento A with Teriyaki Beef instead of spicy - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Nostalgia, nostalgia, nostalgia! Back in the day, 30 years ago I used to frequent Tokyo Express 3-4 times a week. I would go to the 19th Ave and Camelback location which disappeared a long time ago. The staff at that location was like my family. They would start my order as they saw me walk in. I drive by this location a lot and always tell myself I need to stop in! I am glad I did today!!! I am not sure what the science behind how food tastes imprint onto your brains. Sometimes I think what certain dishes taste like at a specific place does not always imprint correctly and do not taste the way my brain locked it in. In today's case, the food served to me matched exactly what my brain said it should have! The thing that has hooked me from my first taste at Tokyo Express is their ginger dressing! It makes plain iceberg lettuce pop 1000%! I am so happy that it is the same. If I ever find myself incarcerated and a last meal is available. I am sure it will be a Tokyo Express side salad. It has to be the last thought in my brain when I check out of this life! The Spicy Beef bowl is a solid choice. I enjoy the tender beef pieces along with perfectly sautéd onions. As far as the side salad goes! The above paragraph shows how fond I am of it. Your best bet is probably going in during the day. At night the dining is full of guest of the neighboring Cherry Blossom Cafe. They both share Tokyo Express' dining room and serves as Cherry Blossom's overflow seating. read more

This place has been here for years! Absolutely delicious place for a teriyaki bowl! Cashiers are always super friendly Very casual eat in or take out type of place read more

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Definitely recommend Tokyo Express a small place that feels like family. Cheap prices and great fresh testing food. Staff was very friendly Happy that we now have a new great option for lunch nearby! read more

Tokyo Express - Bento Box A - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I get Tokyo express every time I come to phoenix. Place has been around since the 90"s. Solid affordable Japanese rice bowls. Fast service. Completely love this place! read more

Tokyo Express - Sukiyaki Beef! - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The food is very good and their service is amazing, the place is very nice with nostalgic ambience.

The 3-star average is baffling and unfair! I have been a devoted Tokyo Express fan since the '80s and it's still delicious. It actually continues to be my top favorite spot to grab food. I wish they still had the Arcadia location so I could go more often. Even the flan is delicious (if not exactly Japanese). read more

This is the only place in Phoenix that serves Katsudonbri. It's good, it's cheap and it's fast. 5/5 stars.

Really classic cheap japanese spot here in Phoenix. My family's been coming here for decades. I really love the dated interior, makes me nostalgic. It's worth going just to see the tree. Food's not bad either! I really hope they never redecorate read more

Fast, speedy service, to be expected from an express casual type of eatery. Prices are on par with comparable places in the area that serve the same type of food (Y*shi's) except it lacks the convenience of a drive-thru window. I ordered the katsu don bowl which by itself came out to be 7$ and some change. Placed the order over the phone (do NOT use the online ordering service as it not only adds 3 dollars to the price of the entrée items but an additional online service fee). This was my first time ordering from this place for a quick and easy lunch. Overall, I found the seasoning of the katsu to be overly salty, lacking any other type of umami flavor. The white rice served with it was drowned in sauce which contributed to the overall salt-heavy taste of the bowl. Would most likely not be enticed enough to go back. read more

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The best price and speed for the quality of food you get. The bento boxes are a great deal.

I've been eating here since I was probably five years old. Even if I wasn't totally nostalgic about this great place, I would absolutely love the food. I've never had chicken teriyaki, so good. The chicken is perfectly cooked. The rice has a unique and delicious texture. The teriyaki sauce is sweet, but not too sweet. and that's just one of the delicious wonderful foods available here read more

Tokyo Express - It's where you order! - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Classic experience and ambiance, great food and prices. My dad's been coming here for decades and so have I. Highly recommend the California roll, chicken teriyaki and the small salad. You can get all 3 for like 13-15$ read more

We used to go to the Thomas road location in the 80s and 90s and then lost touch with them when they left Scottsdale road. We reconnected over 25 years later and loved it. The bento boxes are great! Added a beverage and salad. The salad and dressing brought back great memories along with the teriyaki chicken. The prices are still outstanding! This is a regular place for anyone in the area... read more

Absolutely love this place!! I've been eating at Tokyo since I was a little girl! Best Katsudon and Teriyaki bowl in town. Please don't change the menu ever!! Totally worth the drive from Goodyear read more

Tokyo Express - Katsudon - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

As with a lot of reviewers here, I also used to frequent the 19th/Camelback location back in the early 80's. It was a staple in our household with an Okinawan mother who would take us there as kids. She loved it, we loved it. I also loved the surfboard tables. I make a point to stop here whenever I'm on this side of town. Sometimes I will make the 50 mile drive round trip when I feel the need for katsudon. The prices are still very reasonable and the staff are super friendly. Please don't ever leave! read more

I wanted to try something new. I eat a lot of Asian food and wanted to try the orange chicken. Unfortunately it wasn't very good and what I expected. The flavor was very light, with no taste to flavors. Several pieces of the chicken were raw. I bit into it and noticed that it was also stale for some reason. The sushi was delicious and I think it's better than my meal. I made a list of my favorite places, and this place did not make it I on that list. I'm overall disappointed in flavor, and the chicken was raw. Will not be eating from again. read more

Tokyo Express - Orange Chicken and Spicy Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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This place needs to update website they state on website that they are open daily until 9:00 PM. However after driving from Tempe to their location they are closed. read more

Tokyo Express - Clearly displaying a OPEN sign they have a handwritten note taped to the door that they close at 5:00 p.m. on Sundays - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

It's a staple for work lunches, bento boxes are good and I can't complain! It isn't like a nice place, but it gets the job done. Counter service .. I think? Pretty good attitudes generally read more

Yikes. What happened to this place? Used to be a huge fan of this spot and the location in Scottsdale, which closed sadly. Feeling nostalgic and in Central Phx I decided to grab some takeout. $31 got me two chicken bowls, two sides and two drinks. That's ok- gotta support small business and their stuff has always been high quality. Get home and my buddy and I start eating. Right away I noticed the absence of any of the good old char and grill marks on the white meat chicken. It was clearly heated up from being just barely cooked. It's likely a Sysco food product that was prepared off site. The only way this chicken could touch a flame is it the kitchen caught fire. The meal was devoid of the flavor that used to pop in the old days. No color on the chicken- no spice to be found in the spicy dish I ordered. Super disappointed to see a fall from grace like this. In its heyday, TE was known for fast, fresh, consistently delicious food. This stuff was like eating movie prop food. Side note- the mens restroom looked like a crime scene. I won't describe the banyo- but let's say a very busy truck stop would have a cleaner restroom facility. read more

Worst managed restaurant in Phoenix. Ordering online or thru UberEats, etc.. is a waste of time. All orders are either cancelled 15 to 20 minutes after placing or their untrained staff don't bother to manage their phone or online orders. read more

Tokyo Express is very near and dear to my heart. I grew up on it at their original 36th street and Thomas location (now closed), then when I lived alone after college, I ate is almost nightly from their Old town Scottsdale location (now closed), and now it is pretty far away from home but when in the area, you better believe i'm there! Unfortunately this location seemed quite understaffed and the ordering process was tediousssss! But the food is still delish! This last time was special because my 10 month old babe had it for the first time! His mama's childhood favorite! He loved their kid's meal teriyaki chicken and I subbed steamed veggies for rice because he loves his veggies! My order, every single time, is their sukiyaki beef with two small salads (I could drink their ginger dressing!). I know that i'll be back but hopefully they get the staffing sitch figured out! :) read more

A group of 4 went there for lunch. The other 3 in my party were served and done eating. Despite continuing to ask for my lunch they said it was coming. It never came and my coworkers were done. I asked for a refund and left without lunch. Never coming back. read more

I use to come to this place in the 80's! I think the food was better in the 80's. The service was great and ambiance was the same. I moved away 26 years ago so when I'm in town I try to swing by. read more

Not my fave but I'm probably not the best person to judge as I'm a vegetarian any my options here were limited! My boyfriend had been craving Tokyo Express for months so we finally went yesterday. He gets a bowl with beef and rice and loves it! I got the steamed veggie bowl. I asked if they had tofu there that I could add but they said they get their tofu from another location, but that's ok! I also got inari. The veggie bowl was ok, the teriyaki sauce on top was just too salty for me. Veggies were not bad though. I liked the inari, but kinda wish it had a little more rice stuffed in it. Restaurant was clean, food was inexpensive. Don't think I'd come back unless my boyfriend makes me go haha but it's not bad! Just not great for vegetarians! read more

Tokyo Express - Steamed veggie bowl - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We eat here on Tuesdays. We call it Tokyo Tuesday's. Its own favorite local fast casual. James is the best , he knows what we get, and how we like it cooked. The chef is #1 @ Hot Thai beef , and second to non @ easy burn teriyaki bowls. The iced tea is of the finest verity. The people giving them 1 start because they were not open when you went to get food are beyond stupid. I get it , it's frustrating that you couldn't get what you wanted when you wanted it. Your parents are to blame for that , not the small business that is allowed days off. Anyways , thought Id balance it out with an actual customer that loves this gem we have in Phoenix. All of the staff is wonderful and it has better sushi than any actual sushi restaurant in the neighborhood. I'd give them 6 stars if that was an option. read more

I have loved their food for 20+ years and have been sad ever since the Scottsdale location became a Starbucks. But the Sukiyaki Beef Bowl is worth's the long drive! read more

This place is so nostalgic to me. I feel like I'm back in high school ordering the double spicy teriyaki chicken bowl. Hands down the best teriyaki chicken in the city. read more

Tokyo Express is amazing. The Sukiyaki beef bowl is hands down one of my favorite dishes of all time. I am thrilled they brought back the black sesame seeds and sea salt to add to the top, as this makes it perfect! Cannot recommend this place highly enough!!!! read more

In a world where up is down and left is right. Where the Clintons have a chance at a third term in the White House and their greatest opponent is a business suit wearing riches to rags to riches to rags to riches story personified, whom everyone loves to hate. A world where there's hot and there's chicken and there's Thai. The people of Tokyo express decided to take the hot, the chicken AND the Thai, mix them up into one delicious meal and called it "Hot Thai Chicken". That's right mister Trump, I implore you. Please, put up that wall, put it right up around Tokyo Express and never let me leave. I'll be just fine here, eating the world's sorrows and troubles away with this bowl of Hot Thai chicken on my lunch break. It smelts guns in the hands of people everywhere, brings peace in war torn African nations, this bowl can end world hunger. Is there anything this delicious bowl can't do? Warning, no guns were smelted in the making of this review and the world is still hungry, but if they were to make enough of these bowls of Hot Thai Chicken then maybe, just maybe, Siberian children wouldn't be cold or hungry anymore. Happy yelping Phoenix, eat more Hot Thai Chicken! read more

Tokyo Express - Hot Thai chicken - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

My friends and I joined for dinner, one of my friends recommended this place. I enjoyed the food, we talked for hours about life, work and future projects while enjoying this delicious food. read more

Tokyo Express - Bento Box A - yakiniku beef with cabbage, teriyaki chicken, rice, steamed vegetables, spring mix blend salad, edamame & an egg roll - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Not since the 2001 World Series champions Arizona Diamondbacks has there been a better bang for your buck in the valley of the sun. Like Randy Johnson, Kurt Schilling, Luis Gonzalez and Mark Grace, their Bento Box "A" is a four headed monster in itself. Featuring Teriyaki Chicken, Tokyo Spicy Beef, Chicken Katsu Egg Roll and Steamed Vegetables it's knocks it out of the park, and don't forget about their small salads for just 44 cents. Not even Byung-Hyun Kim could blow this great deal. read more

Tokyo Express - Bento Box "a" with small salad - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

My family and I used to come here all the time when we lived in Central Phoenix. It's been a year since we've been back and the restaurant has deteriorated badly. The food portions are small and overpriced, and the menu selections are much smaller than they used to be. An order of egg rolls gives you two portions, which is basically 1 egg roll cut into 2 portions, and small to boot. There were ants on our table forcing us to move, just not enjoyable or a good experience. We won't be back. read more

I wish this review was based on their food/service but since they are never open when they claim to be I wouldn't know. I used to love this place but clearly it's been taken over by lazy people who can't tell time. read more

Happened to be in this shopping center at a different business today and decided to stop in and check this place out. I ordered the Hot Thai Chicken with brown rice and it was DELICIOUS!!! They asked how hot I wanted it from 1-5 so I safely went with 3. Thank goodness I did a 3 cuz it was SPICY!!! I will definitely be back soon to check out more of the menu! Very reasonably priced too! read more

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