Located inside Cypress Mitsuwa as part of their small food court, this place offers a large number of Japanese plates with the focus on katsu and curry. These are the sort of eateries I seek out when I go to Japan as they are affordable, filling, and satisfying. Just as they do in Japan, they have a large display case on the wall which is filled with a couple dozen realistic plastic displays of the various plates they offer. It makes it easy to see what you'll be getting and helps me make a decision. I was there for a late lunch and ordered the pork katsu curry plate and also, for an additional fee, added an omelette on top of the rice (omu-curry). I was given a pager by the friendly fellow at the counter and my meal was made in less than ten minutes. I sat and ate in the clean, comfortable food court. The pork was good quality, very tender, with a crunchy panko coating. The rice was done perfectly and the omelette on top was delicious with a buttery taste and soft texture. I loved the curry; it had excellent flavor and complemented the pork well. There were also some slices of hard-boiled egg and some bits of radish on the plate as well as a cabbage salad. My single complaint is that the salad had no dressing so was rather "blah" compared to everything else. I call these places fast-food katsu. They are all over Japan. Not as fancy as high-end katsu restaurants, where the pigs have been massaged daily before becoming tonkatsu, but satisfying comfort-food versions. To this end, this place delivers flawlessly. It's delicious! read more

Tokyo Shokudo - pork katsu curry with additional omelette - Japanese Curry Near Me - Cypress, California

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I was looking for a quick bite and decided to try this spot on a whim while I was shopping at the new Mitsuwa. Tokyo Shokudo's menu is pretty vast and includes a wide range of Japanese comfort foods. From rice bowls to udons and sobas, they've got it all! I went with their Pork Katsu Curry Udon. It wasn't particularly good, but it wasn't terrible. The katsu filet had a nice crisp to it and the curry udon was comforting. It didn't particularly wow me as I've had better elsewhere, but it was perfectly fine. A small note is that I think the bowl was a bit too small for what it was. I found myself really trying to dig deep to reach the noodles. By the time I got to them, it felt like a lot of the curry had already got soaken up. I think as an udon dish, its components could've been more well rounded. read more

Tokyo Shokudo - Pork Katsu Curry Udon - Japanese Curry Near Me - Cypress, California

I went on a Wednesday morning (Jan 28) when it opened. I gave it three stars because the guy who was helping my mom and I was so kind and helpful. Now onto the food. I ordered a Pork Katsu plate. It came with a side of rice, seaweed salad, potato salad (I believe), and miso soup. I love how it came with all these extra side dishes, but the katsu itself was a little dry. The crunch on it was decent, but the inside of the meat was a little dry. I still ate the katsu because I was hungry, haha. Now onto the udon soup. The udon soup that my mom ordered was a little oily, and she could not finish it. The side dishes that came with my pork katsu order were great,t but in my opinion, the katsu was just slightly dry. Overall, the guy that wednesday morning was so sweet and helpful,l so because of that I would give this place three stars. 4-5 stars if they adjust the food. read more

Tokyo Shokudo - Japanese Curry Near Me - Cypress, California

Tokyo Shokudo is located inside the new Mitsuwa Marketplace. It is one of the three food vendors currently open (a fourth vendor is coming soon). I chose this one to try out for the first time. There is a Katsu/Curry vendor in the Torrance Mitsuwa that I love and was expecting the same quality but very disappointed! I should have read the reviews first! Service was okay and they have a nice system with pagers. There were very few of us ordering (around 1030am on a weekday) so it didn't take very long for my order. I ordered two plates to go. Pork Katsu with Spicy Curry and Chicken Karaage. The Katsu was very good but the spicy curry had no kick to it (and they changed an extra $1 for spicy). Not sure if they mixed up and gave me regular vs spicy? Bland and disappointing! In addition, I had to explain to the staff at the order counter that I wanted the Curry on the side (it was a to go order). Then the staff kindly explained that it comes on the plate. I told her I did not want the Katsu to get soggy. I asked the same of the Karrage Chicken plate and this time she didn't question it. Seems to me for a to go order vs dine in that woukd be the expectation. The Karrage Chicken was almost inedible. Nothing crispy about it and defithe worse I have had. You can see in the photos, it looks anemic. Texture was more like flour. I can only guess they floured and forgot to coat (Panko breading) before frying. I definitely do not recommend Tokyo Shokudo. There are a lot of great Curry places in the area. In addition, their prices are way too high with low quality! I won't be back! read more

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I love fish so when I saw this on the menu, I had to order it. $19 and I was disappointed It's located inside the marketplace and during lunch. It's incredibly busy. The fish itself was very fresh and tasty. No Ponzi sauce dipping like usually it has with any mackerel piece and the miso soup taste better made by my 10-year-old nephew. Needless to say for the $19 I would not come back. I don't think it's worth the price tag. And not even a water cup for your customers. read more

Tokyo Shokudo - Japanese Curry Near Me - Cypress, California

Long wait. Super busy and no seats at the food court. Recommend to do to go and order first then do groceries. Had enough time to grocery shop and after ordering and order still not ready for togo order. They dont have enough devices to take too many orders. So i waiting longer. Total wait around 30 mins but they were packed on a weekend. Food is recommended. Its good. Friendly staff. read more

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The eel egg unatama was very good. Just enough for one meal, I had been hoping to maybe make two servings out of it. Good flavor and texture. A little pricey for a single take-out meal so I wouldn't get it often, but as an occasional treat it's nice. read more

Tokyo Shokudo - Eel egg unatama - Japanese Curry Near Me - Cypress, California

New location located inside Mitsuwa. Solid options: curry, donburi, etc. Line was quite long since this is a new Mitsuwa but would come again once the hype dies down. A little on the pricey side for the portion size. Parking was fine on a weeknight, you might have a hard time finding a table. FYI - closing hours may vary, the last customer ordered at 730 tonight (not 830 as indicated on the website). read more

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I found curry and cutlet udon restaurant inside Mitsuwa marketplace Cypress. Today is the grand opening day here. So many people ordered, waiting, and waiting....at the food court. I know this is the chain restaurant. Wondering if the cutlet, udon is that great or not. I ordered pork cutlet curry w medium spiciness and Nikutama udon w beef, eggs. First, I have to tell about the cutlet size. So mini, only 4 pieces. My hubby can't share the cutlet w me. That small portion when we got the cutlet. Curry sauce was good, rice is well cooked. I was dissapointed about the portion, paid $16.50. My nikutama udon was 5 stars. The broth is rich, flavorful, noodles are so chewy, and beef is so tender. That is exactly udon I want to eat all the time. The service time is way too long. I tried to understand due to the grand opening but still way too long over 30 mins to wait and pick up the foods after we odered. We checked twice if our order were ready to pick up. One more critical thing, too many flies are inside food court, everywhere, entrance. especially in the kitchen area as well as the menu display. I saw one fly got stuck in the display. I was so tired so I didn't say anything. I just picked up the foods, eat, and wanted to leave as soon as I finished my foods. Why so many flies here....really bothered us a lot when we finally got the foods. They were crazy. We covered the foods w napkins and one hand everytime we ate. Why not raise the price and make the cutlet portion bigger like other cutlet curry restaurants. We were still not full. We left still empty today even thou we waited for over 2 hours outside to get in the market. My hubby rushed to leave. Get out of here. We can't buy any. We had too much expectation for the grand opening???? read more

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I ordered the chicken teryaki at a place known for curry so this may have not been my best choice from the menu. However, this plate was not good. A few pieces of the chicken were red and veiny. The best part was the rice. Surprisingly one of the best tasting sides of white rice Ive EVER had. Also, the price point was under. $18+ for a plate in Cypress is more that what I expected. The service was great. Quick and easy ordering. read more

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It's really disgusting. Didn't read the reviews prior to but received my food and it was cold and not somewhat cold but frozen and barely thawed type. In addition to its overpriced with small portions. The low star rating speaks for itself. read more

I tried the pork katsu ni-curry and really enjoyed it! The curry was just the right level of spice for me, the pork was tender, and the texture of the egg and onions is really nice. If you plan on shopping in the marketplace, I'd recommend ordering this ahead of time and coming back if you see a long wait. You can also do an online order to if you're just coming to pick up, so that should save some time. read more

Tokyo Shokudo - pork katsu ni-curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Cypress, California

First time at Tokyo Shokudo. The prices were reasonable and the food was good. I would go back when I have a curry craving!

Is this a Tempura shrimp or corn dog? I thought I ordered the shrimp tempura. The breading is way too thick and the curry is kind of water down. I was excited to try their restaurant but I guess I won't be back. read more

Tokyo Shokudo - Tempura shrimp? - Japanese Curry Near Me - Cypress, California

Delicious and flavorful. Packed seating due to the way the marketplace is set up but overall well worth the trip. The young gentleman (forgot his name) taking orders was VERY NICE- informative and patient with the chaotic crowd. read more

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Tried the pork katsu curry and it was solid! The curry had nice depth and the katsu was crispy and tender. Service was great and getting our food didn't take too long. However, it is super crowded inside the food court since there are limited tables. Hard to find a seat and long lines. There's also a lot of flies inside the food court and it can be very bothersome for people who want to enjoy their meal. read more

Tokyo Shokudo - Pork Katsu Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Cypress, California

My coworkers and I lined up at Tokyo Shokudo on Day 4 of the shops at Mitsuwa Cypress operating. We got there early on a Tuesday around 11:30. The line was not long but the wait to the cashier felt long. The menu is extensive and a bit expensive compared to stalls at Mitsuwa Costa Mesa (think Miyabi-tei or Don Don Tei). We got a beeper and as soon as we sat down, we realized the seating area at the food court was filled with flies. Seems like the store doesn't have any fly management. The kitchen and serving window at this stall is also not spared from the wrath of the flies. It's mildly disgusting. Food came out within 15 mins and it was just ok. I liked my curry but the portion and taste of the cutlet was unimpressive. I would probably come back but not during lunch hour. Overall it was not a great experience. Please get a handle on your flies situation. I surmised the surrounding parking lot full of trees that somehow attract flies as I saw them outside as well on a relatively cool November afternoon. Food Cleanliness I'm giving them a generous review rating hoping they who improve over time with more training and going up the learning curve ... Good luck. ミツワ・サイプレス店オープン4日目、東京食堂に並んだ。火曜日の11時半頃と早めの到着だったが、列は短かったもののレジまでの待ち時間は長く感じた。メニューは豊富だが、ミツワ・コスタメサ店の屋台（雅亭やドン・ドン亭のような店）と比べるとやや高め。 呼び出しベルを受け取り、席に着いた途端、フードコートの座席エリアがハエだらけだと気づいた。店側はハエ対策をしていないようだ。 この店の厨房と提供窓口もハエの被害を免れておらず、少々気持ち悪い。 料理は15分以内に提供されたが、普通だった。カレーは良かったが、カツの量と味は印象に残らなかった。 おそらく再訪するだろうが、ランチタイムは避ける。全体的に良い体験ではなかった。ハエ対策は早急にお願いしたい。比較的涼しい11月の午後、外でもハエを見かけたことから、周囲の駐車場にハエを引き寄せる木々が多いのだろうと推測した。 料理 清潔さ 今後の改善を期待して、寛大な評価を付けます。スタッフの訓練と経験の積み重ねで、きっと良くなるはず... 頑張ってください。 read more

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The food was good; it wasn't bad. Plain, which is fine. Disappointing to get the bowl I did (see photo) compared to the display bowl. The little side of potato salad was three small chunks of potato. Small sides are a thing with Japanese food, I understand, so not terrible. What makes all this not worth it - the price. Just under $20! $17.49 plus tax. That is an absurd price for what was delivered. If it was amazing, a gem, super special, then I wouldn't feel as cheated. Two stars because the food itself is fine. Plain fare but fine. But the value is not there. read more

Tokyo Shokudo - Display bowl compared to actual bowl - Japanese Curry Near Me - Cypress, California

On a grand opening day, I can forgive service as every staff are all new and figuring things out and being trained. They are mostly young people learning the chaotic nature of grand openings... However, food quality is a bit different, this should be consistent and ready. If you are looking for delicious and big portioned fast food Curry, go to Miyabi Tei in Costa Mesa location or Irvine. This is a different chain even though it looks the parts. The curry itself was very small, a bit dry and lacking some taste compare to other curry food court. The amount of flies inside the court wasn't helping the experience either. Anyway, the price for it wasn't great, better to go Coco Ichiban or head to Costa mesa for better food. read more

Had chicken teriyaki plate which came with rice, miso soup, potato salad and seaweed salad. All were delicious and I would order it again. Service was prompt and didn't wait long for food. Plenty of seating in the food court and it was clean and well maintained. read more

Too pricy. The same Curry Dongatsu at Costa Mesa Mitsuwa is $10.99 but here $16.49 plus $1 more for Spicy and $1 for to go box. More worse, there is no water but they selll a water bottle for $4 or $6. Not happy. read more

Tokyo Shokudo - Charge extra dollars for Spicy powder on the top - Japanese Curry Near Me - Cypress, California

I've tried this place 3 times now, 3 different dishes, hoping it'll get better but it really has a long way to go. 1. Pork Katsu-don: sauce was so salty, I could not finish 2. Mackerel plate: white rice was mushy and wet, need some side dishes. I appreciate the grated radish though. 3. Katsu-Ni plate: also way too salty read more

DO NOT GET UDON!! Overpriced. Small portion. Shrimp tempura doesn't look authentic. Soup tastes burnt. read more

This was amazingly good. For it being at a market place food court, I will be coming back. The medium was the perfect spice. The shrimp was crispy and that crunchy-ness is what made me clear my whole plate. Everyone was nice and it was really clean inside. Except for the little fly, flying around but other than that, I'm coming back. read more