The brother and I used to frequent this restaurant as the food "really" is good. Fresh, tasty and generous portions. However.... My brother stopped frequenting this place when he got home, realized he had received "dark meat" chicken when he specifically asked for white meat. I'm thinking.. No big deal. We're less than a mile away, quit bein a big baby and go have her change it. I'm sure it won't be a problem. WRONG. We return to the establishment only for the little old lady to get defensive when he tells her that he ordered something different. She actually "argues" with him telling him what he ordered instead of taking care of it. Me being completely self centered, every man for himself kinda guy (disgusting, I know) i shrug it off thinking.. We'll damn, glad they got my order right. He has refused to eat there since that day. I however continued to patronize the place like my dirty little secret, if the food wasn't so effing good and convenient. I kept it a secret to the brother knowing he was rioting then realized how much more enjoyable it was to just eat the delicious morsels in front of him slowly blowing the aroma his way and seeing his disgust. I frequented this place enough to the point of having a "Yoko" card in my wallet. I was super excited to have filled the card completely (10 previous meals) 11th free. I guarded this thing with my life like Smeagol in The Lord of the rings. I couldn't give a flying f*** about the 6 bucks. Honestly. It was the fact I "earned" this meal and I wanted it so I drove out of my way to get it. I don't care who you are. "Everybody" loves something free especially when it is earned. I walk into this establishment, and peer over at the little old lady. I ask for a orange chicken bowl (all us white people eat the same shit) don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about. I proceed to pull my golden ticket from my wallet glistening with 10 previous signatures of theirs awarding me my prize that's been nestled in my wallet. Little old lady looks at the card, doesn't say anything for 15 seconds then replies.. "This guy that signed this box (points to the 3rd box) has been gone for 5 years." I'm thinking in my head.. That's a shame, I don't care, I'm hungry, feed me. I made a comment how I must be getting old. Then realized she was being serious. I thought for a second maybe old lady enjoyed my company and threw a joke my way. Wrong again Preston. She didn't like your lame joke, and she didn't like your sole being of existence standing before her like you just gave her a counterfeit 50 dollar bill. She continued to exclaim that the card was of no use to me because I "kept card in my wallet too long." I explained to her that I have not even "lived" here for 5 years. I just discovered Yoko 1.5-2 years ago. She repeated the same thing several times which reminded me of when my DVD player freezes and repeats the same shit until you smack it. I slid my two $5 bills of the counter and proceeded to walk out while we continuously argued in front of other customers because she was determined to be the one in the right. It's a shame, as I being a business owner would "never" handle a customer in the same fashion. And the "only" reason I gave 3 stars is because the son that basically runs the place is top notch. Remembers your name, what you usually order etc. And did I forget to mention the food is terrific? However, now I shall live in a world with the Soup Natzi within walking distance from my house. My advice to anyone going there while she is on shift would be to walk in with your mouth shut, keep your head down, order, leave the corny jokes aside and be appreciative you get to eat that shit because she probably threw 10 other full grown men out of there that week so there would be room for you to enjoy your f****** meal. No soup for you! read more

While waiting for order, observed food handler empty trash cans and take to the dumpster. Upon return from the dumpster, he immediately started handling food - without washing his hands. Did not wash until confronted. read more

I've been coming to Yoko since it opened. It's a family favorite. Reasonably priced. We love the owners. Crab puffs are must have. We also love the chow mein. It's clean. The food comes quickly. Great portions. Lunch specials are great. read more

One of the best places hands down ! I Stop in every time I'm in the area, great family business and very humble people! Great for lunch and dinner. The place has someone in ordering or picking up no matter what time of day it is. chicken bowls are amazing especially if your some what on a diet chicken and rice is the way to go! If you haven't tried it already I HIGHLY suggest you stop in, defiantly need more locations, would be a great idea! - never disappointed ! read more

Surprisingly good food, tucked in the mall close to the Little Einstein daycare. We ordered 2 regular dishes and one large order of Sukiyaki Beef! It's the best take out sukiyaki beef I've had ever!! Yummy! The chicken teriyaki is also very good, great sauce on top - just the right amount and I'm sure we are gonna love the yakisoba - I'm told they only use fresh soba! I will definitely come back to eat in and to order take out! read more

The food is bombbb!!! Lots of regulars. Seems like that local family place that everyone likes. I ordered the kaum poong kee, which was basically deep fried chicken covered in sweet and savory sauce. With the house-made hot sauce, the dish was out of this world. With the friendly service, i dont see a reason why i wouldnt come back. read more

My favorite is the Kaum Poong Key (garlic chicken). The crab Angels are excellent as well!

Fabulous food, great service and all around good people!!!! We definitely will be a returning customer

I had the teriyaki chicken, which was pretty good and very flavorful. The cashier, who seemed to be the owners son, was rude and could not crack a smile or thank me for my business. He loudly spouted off his views on gun control, which I think as an associate was inappropriate. He also got into a verbal disagreement with the customer ahead of me due to the fact that the associate would not get off the phone with his father to assist the paying customer. He yelled at the customer and was extremely disrespectful. I didn't appreciate the way I was treated, and I can certainly find a chicken teriyaki elsewhere. read more

This is a great place for teriyaki. I got the white meat chicken teriyaki and it was excellent. The quality was great, sauce was very tasty, and the service was great with very kind and friendly employees. Would definitely recommend! read more

Walked in and was greeted immediately, the staff is very friendly, and helpful. The food is so fresh, and delicious. The Lemon, and Orange Chicken two of the Best I have ever tasted. My family, and I will be coming back. Keep up the Great Service, and Awesome Food. read more

Seriously the best Yakisoba and egg rolls in the valley! I absolutely love this place!

Can't get this much high quality food ANYWHERE! Really good Asian food. I had the kaum poong kee and the crab angels. Do yourself a favor and try both! Alex, the owner, is super nice and treats every customer like family. Would definitely recommend to anyone. read more

I love this place! The service is amazing! The food is always fresh and tasty! They have healthy options like brown rice and low carb. I love their version of Japanese Fried Rice and their House Chicken is really good as well! I wish Yoko Fast Food was closer to me but it is so worth the drive! read more

My boyfriend and I have called in multiple times to place orders for pickup. The orders are consistently ready for me to pick up when I get there and I never have to wait. They have the best orange chicken I've ever had, as well as the meals are a very generous size for the price. Love Yokos! read more

This place is so good!! The cashiers are so friendly (at least one of the two I've encountered is. The other is standoff-ish) and the first time I went he took the time to walk us through the menu and check up on us during the meal. I've had the rice noodle bowl (forgot the name) which was pretty average. I've also got the sweet and sour chicken which was way too sweet for my taste. My favorite here is the chicken teriyaki. It's the best I've had anywhere and their homemade hot sauce is too die for. It's like sriracha with way more flavor. $6 for the large chicken teriyaki bowl will last you two meals!! Check it out but stick to the teriyaki chicken! read more

I happened to drive past this place many times because I work close by. One day I needed to get grab a quick lunch and went in and I was very surprised. The place is small up front but kept clean, and they have an extra seating area to the left. The food was so bomb. I had the sukiyaki bowl that had steak, veggies, sweet potato noodles, and this delicious savory sauce all on a bed of rice. It was SO good, and the staff was super friendly to me. I dream of going back at times just for their terriyaki beef and sukiyaki bowl. It is so damn good!! read more

I've been going to Yokos for years and after taking several family and friends there and they've become fanatics as well. Great Mom and Pop place that has been there for a long time. A staple of Mesa for sure! Food portions are good and prices are cheap when you compare them to other fast Asian diners. Teriyaki Chicken never disappoints. Orange and house chicken is always good. Clean environment, good service, consistent food quality. If this place ever closes, I don't know what I would do with myself. read more

Absolutely amazing as always. I've been going to this place for a couple years now and you just cannot beat the food here. I absolutely love the food here and the employees. Can't recommend this place enough for people looking for affordable, friendly, and good food. read more

These guys get 5 stars just for being one of the few places in town that serve healthy food. It tastes good and actually resembles food I might make at home. I get tired of restaurants that serve too rich of food and don't cater to people that actually want to feel good after they eat. You'll feel good about yourself if you eat here. read more

I was introduced to Yoko's my junior year of High School when my friend Takoda came in with Yoko's teriyaki beef bowl. It was so freaking good. It became my go to place for when I was hungry. The staff is EXTREMELY friendly. I love Alex. He's awesome! I usually stick to my absolute favorite which is the beef and broccoli, but Alex is really good at talking me into ordering other things on the menu and I always cave. I never ever regret trying something else though. I'm super picky yet something always fits my needs on the menu. ;) I've been out of high school for a year now & I'm showing up at Yoko even more than I ever have. It's been mine and my boyfriends favorite place for a few years. Speedy fast and friendly service & the best food you'll ever taste! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Best lemon chicken I have ever had. Fresh lemony and not too sweet. A friendly family restaurant. Love coming here for dinner and for lunch.

The staff is always so kind and the food is absolutely delicious! After my study abroad program in Tokyo, I tried finding authentic Japanese Don dishes and Yoko's food (especially their Oyakodonburi) brings me back! Give it a try and you won't regret it! read more

Alex and his family do an incredible job! Friendly atmosphere, great food and fast. Crab angels are great, as are the California rolls and teriyaki. read more

One of my favorite spots. My family has been going here ever since it opened! My favorites are the kaum poong kee, teriyaki chicken, and house chicken (or beef is great too!) read more

We went here yesterday looking for a good Katsu. Oh boy did we find so much more. They have been in business since 93, which makes absolute sense, once you taste there food. I was told the only thing the owners son (who was our cashier) said he was not a fan of was the lemon chicken. Me being a LEMON LOVER, I had to try it, even with that explanation. We also got the spicy orange chicken and pork Katsu. All of it was delectable. The customer service is right on par with the food as well. They definitely know how to make you feel welcome and satisfied. I would not pass this place up if you have a chance to try it . read more

Yakisoba was good. The teriyaki beef was nasty. Almost 10$ down the drain. It taste like the beef had been sitting in the sauce in a pan on low all day. It was shriveled, dry, and tasted overcooked. The sauce tasted too strong like it had been cooked down way too long to where it taste burnt and grody. This place is hit or miss. Like a year ago they had some really nice cashierists up front. Now not so much. I asked for easy sauce on the beef because last time the dish was literally drowned in sauce. Then I asked if I could get that sauce they would of put on it, on the side(just like 2oz would be fine). She told me it would be $0.75, I said never mind. I asked if I could use my stamp card I had finally filled up on the teriyaki beef (which was more expensive than the yakisoba). She said no. I looked at her waiting for her to elaborate and when I realized she would never get that cue I asked why. Her explanation made sense. She is good at her job but her customer service skills are lacking. I gave 3 stars because I have had good food here a lot of times. I took 2 stars off for today's experience and for several other times and their lack of consistency read more

I plan on being a lifetime customer to Yoko, my go to spot for fast food Japanese. I walk in and have my order read to me w/o saying a word. Alex treats us like family from the moment we walk in till we get in our cars to leave. Highly recommend Yoko to you and your family. They are a class act business! read more

Yoko is traditional and modern with speeds almost as fast as the "other guys" cough cough, with that being said Yoko's offers traditional Japanese/Chinese style food made to order (meaning freshly cooked when you order) at great prices with (HEFTY) portions. If you're looking for a quick bite or meal for lack of better words, come in to Yoko's where the staff is always willing to help and able to speak great English you won't be disappointed. Try the Teriyaki Chicken it's number one on the menu for a reason! 5/5 all day long. read more

It's close, locally owned, and fast! I wanted to like them, so bad I went last week and again this week. Yakisoba ... Not bad, but it was better reheated actually. The layer of white rice underneath the noodles was half my portion and that was a bummer. As for the teriyaki, I picked it up on my way to work. Basically it was was grilled chicken with a few green onions and sesame seeds. Teriyaki with no teriyaki sauce? Strange. read more

Pretty good. Not great but good. I would return though and try other stuff. I do like that its locally owned and operated. I noticed that the people coming in seemed to be regulars and the customers seemed to know each other. Maybe I'll update my review after trying other stuff. read more

Living in Asia for 5 years, this tastes pretty good!

Alex and his team are all so kind and very personable. The pork katsu was absolutely delicious and we can't wait to come here again

Yoko is the place to go for your Japanese / Chinese food! Just moved here 7 months ago and so glad I found this joint! Everyone is always so friendly and great to deal with! The food is outstanding and the best around! They also have a stamp card for every $6 you spend you get stamped. After 11 or 12 you get a free entree! Awesome incentive to give back to your customers! Never been disappointed and don't think I ever will be! read more

Best Yakisoba and Orange Chicken EVER!!!! And service is amazing as well. Have been visiting the place for over 10 years, wouldn't go anywhere else! read more

Delicious food, great customer service, affordable prices...my go-to place while in Mesa for a great lunch every time!

Tried Yoko last night for the first time, and it definitely won't be the last! Absolutely delicious and already can't wait to go back. We had the shrimp yakisoba and orange chicken, and we polished them off! read more

I have visited two times so far and have always had a pleasant experience. The staff is very friendly and down to earth. It is quite apparent they take pride in their food as can be seen in how they express their enthusiasm when taking your order and hearing which dishes you have chosen to try. Upon my first experience, the young lady (Annie?) was kind enough to offer suggestions of her favorite dishes to try. Aside from the atmosphere and service, the food is absolutely delicious. I will continue to come here and spread the word to others :) read more

A gem in east central Mesa. I have been a customer of Yoko since they opened in the nineties. I introduced my wife to this place a few years ago and it is a favorite for both of us now. They have three combo meals that all contain some of their most popular items. We like combo A and B. But C is delicious as well. The guy that owns it is always friendly to us and does a great job managing the place. If you are looking for great Japanese food from family recipes, go to Yoko! read more

Not the friendliest service didn't even acknowledge I entered the restaurant. I ordered orange chicken and it was ok. Ive had better .. rice Was lumpy read more