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    Tokyo Soul

    4.3 (64 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Menu - January 2026
    Scott L.

    Passable Japanese Curry spot in the mall if you have to have curry on your shopping spree. The curry is a bit pricey for the portions but a major miss is that the meal especially the curry needs to be hot and not lukewarm. The Chicken Kaarage appetizer was very good and came out hot. If you need a quick bite just get the Chicken Kaarage appetizer. Service is good and attentive.

    Chicken
    Lys G.

    Nothing special but very good. Average wait time. Service is 10/10 for sure they're so so kind. Not too busy and smaller menu. Chicken was very moist and crispy !!

    Pork katsu curry

    Went to the mall originally for Kura, but the line was too long on a Thursday night; ended up at this place. Love the corner store with lots of windows, very comfortable restaurant. We're the only guests in the restaurant, got the servers 100% attention. To our surprise, one of the best Japanese curry place we have been in recent years! Both of us order the Pork Katsu Curry, mild and spicy. Food came out hot and tasty. Sure hope it is busy on the weekends for the restaurant to survive.

    Karaage
    James B.

    The wife and I wanted some comfort food that's not Chinese in the Santa Anita mall, so we decided on Japanese, which brought us here to Tokyo Soul. Chicken Karaage - 2 stars** The chicken was juicy and the batter was lightly crispy. However, my main gripe was that it was way too salty. All the other people who ordered it seemed to have enjoyed it so maybe we got unlucky. Hayashi Bowl - 4 stars**** This is my first time trying a hayashi bowl, so I don't have anything to compare to but I have to say that this was pretty dang delicious. Beef was soft and the sauce was packed with savory flavor. Katsu - 2 stars** not the best japanese katsu that we've tried. The wife was pretty disappointed. The katsu was lightly crispy but was a little thicker and tougher than she wanted.

    Derek W.

    We've actually walked by a few times while at the Santa Anita mall but timing never worked out as they were closed in between lunch and dinner. Decided to dine here for lunch on a Sunday. Started off with a 5 piece karaage and was amazed by the size of each piece of chicken. Each piece was perfectly fried to a golden brown and was well seasoned and juicy. The dipping sauce has a nice little kick and for those wanting more spice, just add more chili powder which is on each table. We ended up ordering the katsu curry which once again was fried to a perfect golden brown and cooked perfectly. The curry had a nice little kick (ordered the mild) and paired perfectly with the katsu. I thought the portion was quite generous and had enough food leftover for lunch the next day. Wifey ended up ordering the soboro don which she quite enjoyed. The only thing I didn't quite like was the salad dressing thy provided with the side salad. Service was attentive and will definitely be back as our last meal at Kagura in MP was quite disappointing as the katsu was soggy.

    Hayashi bowl
    Leslie W.

    Tried Tokyo Soul in Arcadia and was pleasantly surprised by how comforting and flavorful everything was. I ordered the Hayashi bowl and chicken karaage, and both dishes hit the spot. The Hayashi bowl tasted like a delicious hybrid between a Japanese curry and a gyu-don -- rich, savory, and full of depth. The pickles on the side gave it a nice pop of brightness, and the portion was generous. The miso soup that came with it was bold and full-bodied, not the watered-down version you get at some places. The karaage was another win: crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and I loved that it was boneless. Super easy to eat and great for sharing. Overall, a cozy spot with satisfying flavors. I'd definitely come back to try more of their menu.

    Food
    Travis P.

    A pretty delicious spot in the Santa Anita Mall. It's located all the way past Din Tai Fung near the promenade. We came on a Friday and it wasn't too crowded, which was nice. The restaurant itself is cozy. I really liked the decorations, and it felt like one of those small restaurants you'd find in Japan. As for the food, everything was good. I tried: Karaage - Crispy, well-seasoned, and the sauce was both spicy and savory. A must-try. (4.5/5) Pork Katsu Curry Rice - The curry was simple, but the pork katsu was perfectly cooked and super crispy. Great flavors, and I liked that it came as a set with soup and salad. (4.5/5) Hayashi Rice - My personal favorite. It's like a beef stew with thinly sliced beef and rice. Very flavorful and comforting. I'd definitely get this again. (5/5) Overall, I'd definitely come back. The food was good, the portions were sizable, and the prices were reasonable for Arcadia. Service was fast and friendly too.

    The Premium Malt draft - the glass was small for $12
    Lei L.

    4.5 stars since it is a little pricey! Tokyo Soul is located in the outdoor space right by Nordstroms. This specific location has gone through multiple changes so we wanted to check it out. They specialize in Japanese curries but have other dishes as well. We got seated right away and there were plenty of counter seats available the entire time I was here. The servers were attentive and the menu is pretty simple which made choosing easy. The portions were decent but it always seems like curry dishes shouldnt be super expensive since its made in bulk. Overall the food was good. The miso soup came out pretty hot which is always a good sign. The salad was also good with a light citrusy dressing.

    Pork katsu curry set meal
    Shannie C.

    Grabbed lunch here to catch up with an old friend and the pork katsu curry was served as a set meal with salad and miso soup. Pretty thick portion which I enjoyed, at $24 subtotal it was steeper than most other places but I did enjoy it! Curry flavor was standard but temperature was colder than I would have preferred. Service was perfect, drinks were consistently refilled and he checked up on us regularly. There are a few small tables and bar seating available. Menu is limited to curry and a few other rice dishes. Def not my first choice for curry in the area, but it's nice that it's in the mall where I was planning to visit cha redefine after our meal I liked the salad dressing, it had a pleasant citrus yuzu flavor. Overall, not amazing, but not bad

    Soboro don. Every bite had FLAVOR.
    Jennifer J.

    I haven't been back yet but I had to get this off my chest and this might apply to you dear reader, when in search of good food on Yelp: DONT TRUST REVIEWERS WHO COMPARE CULINARY DISHES TO THEIR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN. It's COMPLETELY IDIOTIC to compare the quality of ingredients, the availability of the ingredients and even the portions. Oh, you've been to Japan and had food there? Nice flex, bro. But we're here, in California- where we don't have the same sea and land that grows the same crops and raise the same animals. Use your mouth and not your memories when tasting this food. Ok? Don't let bougie people dictate what is good cause sometimes they got no sense. And being mad at the servers? Maybe that one reviewer was hangry, the store probably barely opened and the server was probably just starting their first job. If a server was outright ignoring you I would understand, but some of these reviewers are being mean for the fun of it I swear. The menu isn't gigantic because they are making their dishes right, it's all about quality, not quantity. This ain't Cheesecake Factory. This ain't a Las Vegas buffet. Lastly, come with an open heart and mind- you'll feel better. That's all, I will die on this hill.

    Soboro-don
    Emily W.

    We stopped by Tokyo Soul for dinner on a Saturday, and while impressed by the portions, the adorable interior and pleasant staff, I can't say the food was particularly standout. I really appreciate that the chicken karaage was gluten-free, and it was good. But I did notice that chicken fat wasn't trimmed well, so there was a pretty big chunk in my piece of chicken. The soboro-don was huge...and I actually was able to take home the majority of it. I just felt that the fragrance of mirin was a bit too strong (and never faded). The salad that came with the don was tart and fresh, but the dressing to salad proportion was a bit too much. Twice the amount of salad to that dressing would have been a better fit. I can say I'll be back with so many other options to try in the Santa Anita Mall.

    Pork belly curry - delicious! Would get it again
    Sharon Y.

    Delicious curry in a little restaurant that recently opened. We wanted to sit outside so ordered our food to go. Sadly, there was no tap water provided, so we just got boba from 3CAT. It took at least 20 minutes before our food was ready. Not sure why the wait was so long since they weren't busy, but the food was worth it. Child had no complaints about the kara-age, and my pork belly curry was delicious and tender. Went with a medium spice level and that turned out to be perfect - it had a kick to it without being painful. I didn't try the broth or salad that came with it, though the leaves looked a little wilty. Would be willing to eat here again

    Vegan tofu curry
    Benson K.

    I saw this new restaurant open up while looking up new restaurants on Yelp. Tokyo Soul is a small restaurant located close to Din Tai Fung in The Shops at Santa Anita. Matcha Ren conveniently opened at around the same time. So I visited the mall to try both Matcha Ren and Tokyo Soul. Unsurprisingly, as this was a new restaurant, and I went on a Friday evening, there was about a half hour wait. The restaurant is quite small but the staff are nice despite the restaurant being quite busy. Eventually, my wife and I were seated. I was not super hungry, so I got 3 pieces of karaage and a side of rice. My wife got the vegan tofu curry, extra spicy. The food took about 15 minutes. The vegan curry was too spicy for me, but it was pretty good. Similar quality to Coco Ichibanya. The karaage was juicy. The chicken meat was juicy and the skin was crispy. It went with spicy mayo, which I loved. It's a solid restaurant, though just slightly pricey.

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