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    Yoko's

    4.4 (275 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Teriyaki beef and egg roll
    Steven K.

    Fast service and the food was very good. Nice and hot, and humongous portions. First time here and will definitely return again.

    1. Teriyaki Chicken
    Pete M.

    Tried this place on a recommendation. It was amazing. I had the teriyaki chicken bowl and an egg roll. The regular size was more than filling. The chicken was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The egg roll was tasteful and crunchy. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and our order was taken. Within 10 mins our food was in front of us. The restaurant is a small one but maximized seating area is a plus. Not a noisy restaurant by any means. I'll definitely be back to try the other dishes

    Daniel W.

    This place has been here forever. I remember coming here in high-school and they are still busy. So that's a good sign. Loved how they updated their menu board and even the combo deals. Would say their chicken stir fry was a little too saucy and not enough rice, but I shouldn't complain as most restaurants now cut back on proteins. Always a favorite, I'd highly recommend adding this favorite to your routine takeout.

    1. Teriyaki Chicken  2. Crab Angels
    Toan H.

    The atmosphere itself is very casual and makes me feel at home. The place is also very clean and well organized. Main dishes are comprised of rice bowls or yakisoba (a type of stir fried noodles from Japan), with some type of meat (chicken, beef, or shrimp) that are prepared in many different ways (curry, katsu (deep fried), teriyaki, orange, lemon, etc.) Personally, I've always ordered the number #1 large teriyaki chicken with light sauce. Today, I've also decided to grab a side dish in crab angels and they were delicious as expected. The people here really strive to give you the best customer service along with great food. Trust me when I tell you that they are very generous in trying to feed you. Just look at the size of the bowl I got! This place makes everything fresh so the wait can be a little long but it is very much worth the wait. One piece of advice I will give is that you should order ahead on the phone so when you get there, the food will be ready! I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for great Japanese food!

    Egg rolls
    Jennifer R.

    I've been going here for like 15 years the previous owners were so friendly. They sold it and some recipes stayed the same others changed in flavor but overall it's still good.

    Combo C
    Steve T.

    I've past by here quite a bit during my college days and didn't really know about this place. Well back in the area for a while and wanted to see what kind of places people were recommending in the area. Ive been to Japan lived there, been all over asian. I'll tell you this, it is NOT japanese food at all. They may have 1 or 2 items (yakisoba) that you may find in Japan or Japanese restaurants but these are more American style "asian" fast food more toward Chinese style. Got a combo C to try a few things at this sitting. House chicken is basically chopped up grilled chicken in a "chop suey" style stir fry with cabbage slivers of cabbage mushroom and broccoli. Tossed in a heavy soy type sauce. Imo was very salty and didn't finish it. I do not like wasting food and try to take things home etc but actually left the rest behind. 2nd item in the combo is Kaum Poong Kee. I've never heard of this dish before so really wanted to try this. Thick heavy tempura style batter chicken tossed in a sweet slightly spicy soy sauce. It was very heavy and the sauce was too much for me. I left a few pieces behind as well. Was super crunchy and freshly fried however. Overall was just too much salt for me. Maybe a simple teri chicken bowl would be better options here. If this is what you been going to for years more power to you and thank you for supporting small businesses but not for me sorry.

    1. Teriyaki Chicken
    Keanu B.

    Started working in the area and I'm super strict with my diet so whenever I need something healthy and pretty cheap I always get their chicken teriyaki bowl. It's always consistent, ready in 10 minutes, and tons of protein with rice. The lady is always very friendly in the front as well. Would definitely recommend

    #12 Large Kaum Poong Kee
    Michele M.

    We love this place. I have been coming here since they opened in 1993 when I worked next door. I would eat here at least once or twice a week to try their different plates. Our go to plate is #12 Kaum Poong Kee the hot & sweet garlic sauce over the twice cooked chicken is so tasty, making you want more. My 2nd favorite is #7 Sweet & Sour Chicken, the sweet & sour sauce is not too sweet, & the perfect portion of sauce poured over fresh vegies and chicken. They offer two bowl sizes regular & large, and the prices are reasonable for the amount of food portions. If you get a regular bowl after tasting their dishes you will wish you got a large. We were so sad when we moved out of state a few years ago as we missed our weekly favorite Yoko's Fast food. Now when we come into town each year this is our first and last stop for our visit so we get our fill. The owner Alex is super friendly & always comes out to say hi. Sincerely your Sactown friends

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    I have been coming here for30 years. Yakisoba is so good. Highly recommend this place.

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    Really want Chinese but will not be going to Yoko because they have crappy service and a cheap with high prices for what you get.

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    1 year ago

    Never had a bad meal here. Been going to Yoko's for over 15 years . Love this place, may Alex the owner never stop providing great food.

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    The food is good, the portions are big, good price. I ordered salmon roll and beef stir fry with noodles served over rice.

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    They're very nice & gives a generous amount of food. Kept seeing people come in & I can see why! Will keep coming here :)

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    Great food and very large portion sizes. Love their teriyaki chicken bowls with veggies and rice.

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    Delicious food! They are fast and friendly workers! Believe me, they know how to cook Japanese food!

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