Awesome sushi and friendly staff! We always come here every time we go to poughkeepsie.

This is my favorite off-campus restaurant to order from. I loved going pre-pandemic, but the food tastes just as good packaged and delivered. The sweetheart roll is amazing and the bubble tea is always delicious. I also enjoy the udon soup and the packaging makes it really easy to eat without a mess in my small dorm room. I can't wait to go back and eat indoors sometime soon, but for now this is one of my top places to order out from. read more

I ordered through Grubhub. The projected 32 minutes turned into 124 minutes. Tried to cancel and i wasn't allowed. When the food was finally delivered it was cold, rubbery and dry. Not worth the 20 dollar lunch bento box. read more

I been going her for years.Has change alot . Everyone is always nice to me & my fam & fds. For me it is one (there is another) of the bests sushi places I have try.I have try many like the food & atmosphere every time I go. read more

Wow! Hadn't thought about this place in years, but they were my go-to sushi place when I lived near Poughkeepsie. I recall that they had one of the best quail egg sushi in memory. The chef behind the sushi bar was absolutely amazing. He would serve what we ordered, but would occasionally throw in little extras for us to try from time to time, which made the experience very special. I miss Tokyo Express. It's a reunion that must happen - new years resolution? :) read more

I don't even know where to begin with my overwhelming sense of disappointment the second I looked down at the tiny, pitiful rolls I ordered. Never have I seen sushi rolls as tiny as the ones here. I guess I'm just used to the generous sushi portions in SoCal where I can get quality, all-you-can-eat sushi for only $18. If you're a sushi snob like I am and aren't willing to fork over money for measly rolls that won't even fill you, then don't come here. Unfortunately, Poughkeepsie does not have too many options when it comes to sushi, much less Asian cuisine, so many people stop by here. I have tried other things on the menu like the Donkatsu which was just average--nothing to write home about. read more

can't believe Its been more than 10 years since i went to Vassar college. great memories! Tokyo Express is still there serving fresh sushi and delicious rolls. they expanded a little bit and took over the tiny pizza joint that used to be next door. place looks almost exactly the same. simple interior decor, nothing fancy but has enough atmosphere to make you feel hip. lol i had the spicy boat tonight, sweetheart roll ,few pieces of salmon and eel sushi. nothing exotic. it is poughkeepsie after all. sushi in Poughkeepsie doesn't get better than this. i do suggest a large hot sake along with the food. it brings out the sweetness of the fish. read more

A great hole in the wall for sure! I am an absolutely huge sushi fan and this has been my go-to-place for years. The rolls here are creative and delicious. They are made a perfect size, not too small that you don't taste anything but the rice, but also not too large that you can't fit the piece into your mouth. The sauces paired with the rolls are perfect and complement the dishes well and don't overshadow the fish. Their sashimi is fresh and is cut well. The prices are super reasonable and the service is decent. It can take a bit longer on friday/saturday nights, especially when Vassar is in session but the food is well worth the wait. read more

I got their lunch sushi order. Two rolls with the soup and a salad, just right for one person and at $10.26 with tax, very cost-effective. It was ready for me in about five minutes and the staff was very courteous. Not the best sushi I've ever eaten but it was yummy and cheap. Definitely a good local option. read more

Hands down the best sushi in the Poughkeepsie area. Creative specials, nothing overly fancy with cramped space. Everything I want in a sushi bar. Go Love Boat - go big or go home!! read more

I love this place!!! The food my take a little bit to come out but the service and the food is amazing. There are deals for all types of people, raw fish lovers, cooked fish lovers, ect. Not only is the sushi amazing there is kitchen food ranging from chicken beef to squid and different fishes. The environment is very home like and the waitress makes u feel like you belong. read more

Great Sushi... fresh, lots to choose from. Affordable specials. It's one of those hidden gems, you'd easily walk right by this place, but don't the sushi is amazing. read more

This *was* my favorite sushi place for several years until my most recent visit. The food was delicious and fresh. The service is usually...not the best or most welcoming, but it was never "bad" before. I didn't like that the server, the one who helps me 99% of the time on my visits, tried to sneak on a full priced specialty roll. She admonished me for not telling her I was ordering from that menu, despite it being in front of me the entire time I placed my order. This would have normally not given me any pause if she hadn't added on the tip, or "suggested gratuity" (on a party of one, is this standard?) for herself already. Nice try! I'll be visiting other sushi spots in the area. read more

Not impressed, I ordered the rainbow roll with the cucumber wrap because I don't do rice well anymore. It was soggy.

I've sampled many sushi restaurants in the area and Tokyo Express is the best! Even on 'off nights' (food quality wise) they still match, and in some respects exceed great nights at other places. The staff is always accommodating and friendly, and they don't hover or nag! If you like a quiet, relaxed atmosphere where you can get quality cuts of fish this cozy sushi oasis is definitely worth a taste! read more

Honestly, it is not bad as Japanese American food, but the service is TERRIBLE. Maybe the worst service I have ever experienced in a restaurant, and the food does not make up for how bad the service is. Found a fishbone in my sushi (very unacceptable in my opinion) and told the waitress who looked at me and asked what I wanted her to do about it, and that it is sometimes normal to find fish bones in sushi as sometimes they don't clean their fish properly. Is this a JOKE? No self-respecting place serving food, let alone RAW FISH should think it is even sometimes normal to find a fish bone in the food. She then offered to bring me a new roll (yellowtail scallion), but the taste of the fish sat so badly in my mouth that I was no longer hungry. She did not offer to take the roll off my bill, so instead I asked if she could give me a discount and she said she would take 10% off the total charge. However, when the bill arrived, she had charged me 18% gratuity and then took "10%" off that - not even a real 10%, she just rounded down. In my opinion, they didn't even deserve a tip. Another friend also found shells in her spicy salmon roll. Salmon does not even have shells. Really truly disgraceful and disgusting service, which is just disappointing because the food is really not bad. I will never return and I discourage friends from going. If you are looking for this kind of sushi in the area, head down a bit further (about a 5 min walk more) to Sushi Village - it is better value and the service is 100x better. read more

Tokyo express has tons of great choices on the menu so even if you are dining with someone who does not like sushi, there are many other choices (vegetarian options, terriyaki chicken, etc). But, if you are a sushi fan, the sushi here is great. I would recommend the "spicy" sushi roll boat for 2 (it's not that hot - all of the best spicy sushi rolls brought to you in a wooden boat) if you are with a friend or date. The traditional boat is also good for the less adventurous! read more

Hands down! My favorite Japanese Rest, wouldn't waste my money elsewhere! It is very hard these days to be able to go out for dinner and walk away feeling money we'll spend. Enjoy the food, appreciate the hospitality greatly! read more

I absolutely love this place. I have never ever had a poor experience here and I go all the time. I have had a variety of things on the menu, too many to remember but my all time favorite is the maki combo c I believe, that comes with Spice Tuna, Spicy salmon, and a spicy California roll. (Sometimes I'll substitute the salmon or California for a spicy yellowtail roll. Because I love yellow tail haha) Anyway most of the combos and entrees come with a miso soup and salad with ginger dressing which are both delicious. I used to frequent Sushi Village around the corner until my friends and I discovered Tokyo Express. Now we just go here in the local area. Also the ingredients used always taste very fresh, especially the fish. read more

This is the best, most authentic restaurant my wife or I have found. They know how to do all of the staples right, without all of the glitz of a NYC restaurant. This is where I started eating sushi and I judge every place by it. read more

The food prices are reasonable for sushi. The food was very artfully arranged and tasted wonderful. The waitress was attentive. I would definitely return. read more

The owner (Husband) is really nice, and when he is there, the staff act appropriately. The owner (wife) can be rude. They Charged me $3.50 for a small cup of milk(for my 3yr old)?? The Staff is extremely rude! Sushi is sub-standard. Try it, You'll see what I mean. read more

Overall, a reliable sushi place, though I've noticed a few changes of late in the wrong direction. Their sushi rice is too sweet and unbalanced - perhaps appealing to the over-sweet American palate but far from the way it should be. Also, their miso soup needs serious overhaul. Instead of using kombo and bonito for soup base, it seems they use fried dough (probably left over from tempura) to fake deeper flavor. This may save a few bucks now but I think in the long run, they seriously compromise their reputation since miso soup is fundamental to sushi dining. The staff are always lovely so even with these recent not-so-desirable changes, I go anyway. read more

My husband and I love this place. The sushi is fresh and the staff are very friendly and efficient. The yellowtail sushi is delicious!

The customer service here leaves a lot to be desired. A friend and I came on a day when it was pretty much empty. The server was very slow to take our order and was very rude. One of the appetizers we ordered did not taste fresh, and when we told her she got angry and did not want to take the food back because according to her we "already ate the food", which was not completely true. We took a few small bites of the dish and realized that it was not fresh and stopped eating. 90% of the food was still on the plate. I am not sure how else we could determine there was a problem with the food without actual eating a part of it. The server eventually took the dish away but was shaking her head as if she was mad at us and talking under her breath. We ended up just leaving after that, which was a shame because I was looking forward the sushi I ordered. read more

Been a customer for years and tolerated the grumpy women that works there for the last time! Sushi was soggy , nori was chewy and because I asked for nori out side I was charged $2 extra per roll. This was a surprise. I asked why and the nasty attitude says it's harder to make ! Do your self a favor try any other sushi place in town! read more

Love this place! I'm a huge sushi fan, and Tokyo Express hits the spot! Super nice staff as well.

Best sushi near Vassar college. The spicy boat is tasty. I really enjoy their spicy dressing so much that I get a spicy salad instead of the typical ginger dressing. read more

This is my go to sushi spot in the area! It's fast, delicious, and reliable. Their special rolls are fun and creative and the sashimi is always fresh and tasty. Chicken udon is perfect for folks who are not into raw fish ;) read more

Great service and the best sushi in town. The Volcano roll is my favorite.

I love coming here for lunch! I always sit at the sushi bar and the chef always makes me feel welcome and remembers how I prefer my dishes. The owner is very nice as well. The fish is wonderful...very fresh and very nicely prepared. The best mackerel I have ever had is here, as it is juicy and rich flavored. I get the 2 roll, 3 piece sushi lunch combo which comes with delicious miso soup and salad. I always leave happy (I call it a "sushi buzz"). They also prepare lunch quickly, which is great since I only have 1 hour to spend. I only wish I could eat there more often. read more

The food is fantastic. Always fresh, tasty, and very high quality. I go frequently and the servers are always kind and available, even when it's incredibly busy. I generally get the ABC special, which is a 15 dollar special where you choose one starter and two sushi dishes from a list. Perfect amount of food (the green tea ice cream is good to round the meal off!) and consistently delicious. read more

The sushi here is great! I recommend the Vassar roll as it's my favorite. We always enjoy our evening whenever we come here.

Some of the worst sushi I've ever eaten. The rice was gluey, the nori was limp, and the fish did not taste fresh. Even the vegetarian rolls were bad, and it's hard to mess up an Avocado roll. read more

Best sushi around bar none. The Angel Roll is amazing. House Maki Roll is a close 2nd.

This is my go-to place for sushi in Poughkeepsie. The food is delicious and they have a great assortment of special rolls. I like the miso soup, it's not too salty and has some crunchies in it. The ginger dressing on the salad is also very good. Tiny bathroom and the restaurant is not well-lit and has a wide variety of decoration (is it Halloween? Valentines Day? 4th of July?) Great for a nice lunch though, has typical lunch specials and I will definitely be back often. read more

Last time I tried to find Tokyo Express was 2006, but I could not find it. Because I did not see signs saying "Tokyo Express" in front. If you walk in, you may see "Tokyo Express" besides the sunroof and a red lantern besides it. I ordered Sushi & Sashimi combo and Shrimp & Veg tempura, Kirin beer, my wife ordered beef steak teriyaki and gyoza. I am originally from Japan, and I can tell Tokyo Express is providing true Japanese taste. Gyoza just look like the gyoza in Japan (bottom baked brown and crispy, whole skin is softly steamed) I noticed the freshness of sushi and sashimi! Also I am very happy with Kirin beer. Sapporo is pure draft, but I love Kirin beer's bitterness. It reminds me when I was eating at small Japanese restaurant with red lantern. Tokyo Express reminds me good times when I was in Japan for several decades. If you plan to travel to Japan or would like to experience the atmosphere in Japan, you should come to the Tokyo Express. In past there was another pure Japanese restaurant (Cherry blossom in Fishkill) but they closed several years ago, unfortunately .. and now Toro(Japanese and Korean restaurant) is there instead. Beef steak teriyaki is good, teriyaki sauce taste like home-mixture soy sauce and mirin and japanese sake. I introduced my story that I could not find the place in 2006 but now. Then they provided sample of tuna-flowers served with wasabi-mayo sause. This is good too. Wasabi-mayo sause is not so spicey. I also like cozy atmosphere. Some Japanese restaurant in Hudson-Valley area display asian-culture based objects or play sorta music. Tokyo Express was busy with many customers, like we were in some entertainment. People who served dishes are very kind and nice. I was happy to see that so many local people like Japanese food, and I want to know how chefs here learned to cook with true Japanese taste. (Update) Their chirashi ($17) is very good!. read more