Tokyo Express

Yay!!! This place is CLOSED! Now hopefully something worth while will take it’s place! Yay!!!

I’ve always been a fan of Tokyo Express but was disappointed when I returned from a long blank in patronage to find that the portions had decreased. Not much change in pricing but an obvious decrease in the portions. I guess everyone is compensating in every way they can. The food was still good and as I remember it.

I used to go to Tokyo Express a lot more when I was younger and cared perhaps a little less about the quality and taste of my food then than my wallet. I still have the occasional desire a few times a year to go and the quality is nothing amazing but I’ve never gotten sick from their food. The décor is a little drab and probably hasn’t changed in over a decade but not dreadful either. Never seen more than one or two customers when I go. The sushi is «so so» but I find their chicken teriyaki and my favorite dish the Oyako bowl (white meat chicken with egg and onion) very good. A place to good if you’re running short on cash, don’t want to eat home buy can’t afford one of the good sushi places nearby.

The idea is great, but the food and atmosphere is mediocre. For some reason, there seems to be an odd lack of lighting here. Oh theres plenty of lights, they just arent all on. Also, wouldnt exactly call the place clean. Bathrooms are gross and the whole place just feels unsanitary. The green color with beige color scheme that they chose doesnt help.
I was feeling in the mood for something sweet, so I got some cake to go with my sushi. The sushi wasnt anything special, but it wasnt bad. Didnt expect more since I sort of see this place as a McDonalds for Japanese food. The cake, however, was just gross and stale. Should not have been served.
Honestly not surprised it closed. the building was run down and I figure they kept most the lights off the save electricity because they just weren’t making a profit.

Tried them for the first time and I will be a regular. Their chicken salad is my favorite thing and their teriyaki chicken was delicious. Fast service and courteous.

This place sucks. Pre packaged or microwaved. I can’t tell which. Either way, horrible quality frozen meat. Will never be back.

Not even for the price was it good food. It wasn’t particularly bad it was just meh for the price I have had much better. Don’t waste your time here, there are plenty of better places to the north and south that are better and, honestly, worth the money. Save your nickels and dimes and cook at home then go to a real restaurant with the savings.

The inconsistency really turned me off eating at this particular location. Sometimes the serving portions were tiny; the amount of chicken on the teriyaki bowl was meager at best. If you can’t even pile on the rice to the rim there is something seriously wrong.
Also, the restaurant is not that clean. Take a look at the infant booster-​seat that’s available — its filthy! I can’t imagine what the kitchen looks like.

I had never been into this place before (because let’s be honest, it looks a bit sketchy from the outside) but I am so glad my friend Melissa introduced me to it the other day on our lunch break! I had the Teriyaki Chicken combo and also had dumplings. All was good and I plan on going back.

Stopped in for lunch. Ordered a #11 and my girl ordered a #1. Mine tasted good but was a little meh… only rice, chicken, and carrots. Jazz it up a bit! Her teriyaki chicken was good but kinda soy-​saucey tasting. Egg rolls were awesome though! Overall not bad but nothing amazing. Place was clean but kinda outdated and could use sprucing up. Bathrooms were old and beat… toilet in the woman’s was cracked lol. specially for Scottsdale!

I grew up eating Tokyo Express at the now closed location of 36^th st and Thomas. The food isn’t exactly authentic but it was the first sushi I ever had and I still love their California rolls… I still haven’t found anywhere that competes with their teriyaki chicken bowl.

Love this place! Been coming here since high school. Chicken Terryaki lite w/​brown rice is the business.

Love this place. They closed the one by Mesa Community College. Very disappointing over 10 years ago. Great authentic dishes and preparation since I’ve eaten quite a few meals in Japan. It’s cheap and quick. It will fill you up, but you’ll be hungry again sooner than normal. No alcohol. Serves different rice and noodle bowls.

Love the chicken katsu with the side of curry. They also have carb-​free menu options. Most stuff on the menu is less than $ 10.
The best part: It’s a drive thru! And you don’t have to wait that long for your food.

STK 2013
Ninja stomach silent but hungry.
Order: Soba Noodles, Side Curry, Small Salad, Side Vegetables
Entrée: Soba
Culinary Thought: I enjoyed this, all while applying a not-​so known noisy ninja noodle-​noshing technique. Whilst consuming noodles, it is the only time for ninja to make sounds! Also, it allows one to truly experience the essence of soba. Come with me sometime for a demonstration.
Ninja Eating Plan: The season of winter was heavily upon the area at the time so it was appropriate. I did negate the chicken provided, for this ninja is a vegetarian seeking the ultimate enlightenment. The gentle mix of gomashio (Japanese black and white salt granules) and shichimi (Japanese 7 spice pepper) nicely accompanied the broth but I do wish it was hotter due to my extensive ninja warrior training in the cold. The noodles were the star of the dish, with the spinach playing a strong second shamisen.
Dessert: Chocolate Cake
Culinary Thought: Normally ninja pass on dessert. Tokyo Express is an exception to that ninja rule. They KNOW dessert.
Gotten better since last time but I am eager to discover if it is even better now in 2013! Happy New Year Tokyo Express!
P. S. I will return before the first blossoms of Spring after extensive ninja mountain training. Itadakimasu!!!

I went here for lunch disregarding the not so great reviews. When you first get there it’s pretty abandoned looking, but once walking inside I was surprised by how many people were there. I thought, «GREAT! the reviews are wrong.»
I ordered a las vegas roll and a teriyaki salmon. When I opened my box that held my roll… I was disapointed. The roll was very pale which normally indicates that it wasn’t cooked long enough. I still gave it a try, and I could tase the doughy batter. Once I peeled off the outside of the roll I was left with cream cheese, salmon, and rice. The rice wasn’t very good either… After about the third «piece» I gave up after my stomach started to hurt. I would not recommend this roll, I would much rather go to RA and spend about the same amount of money on their sushi.
I haven’t eaten the salmon, but from what I was seeing that and the chicken are very popular… Here’s hoping when I’m feeling better, they will get an updated review.

For the money… great job! I don’t know what I like more, the option to sub white rice with brown or the spa-​like music playing at just the right level. The bamboo shades & slatted seats (however counter-​service the place is otherwise) really made this eatery feel relaxing and soft and COOL on a warm day :)
I wasn’t sure what my taste buds really wanted that day. I played it safe and ordered something I could compare easily to other restaurants: Teriyaki chicken bowl was tasty & lite. I would have used a bit more sauce, but i tend to do that anyway, so maybe it was par for a good bowl presentation. They offer Bento box, some sushi, lots of veggie and fish options, and a kind approach to service with authentic smiles :)
**Visit was 7÷20÷12

Absolutely, without a doubt, THE GROSSEST excuse for sushi I have ever attempted to consume…
Please, God, remind me the next time that I’m in a hurry and craving sushi, to head to the freakin grocery store!
The rice was oddly wet and smooshed down (I could barely detect that it was rice), the seaweed was mushy, wet and stringy, and my tempura shrimp roll was the size of a woman’s fist.
The whole experience (if one could call it that) was deplorable…
The woman did give me my money back after I took the slop up to the counter, but oh, my God, I can’t get that foul taste out of my mouth…
What was I thinking?

I could remember Tokyo Expresses were everywhere in the valley. I loved their food. I was surprise to see them around and excited to eat the food again. We entered the place and it smelled like bleach. STRONG. It is ok. We move to the menu and ordering area. Everyone picked out their meal. Ordered and sat down. We got our food pretty quickly. I got the Katsu Chicken meal (side sui may and drink). The sauce in the Katsu was kinda of bland. I remember the sauce was savory. The sui may, I am sure was the pre-​made frozen kind. I was hungry so I ate it.

I have been to Tokyo Express a couple of times. I value authentic ethnic food, and this seems like an Americanized fast food joint. I do have to say this is a step above a Panda Express. I have tried the teriyaki chicken with white meat and sushi. I will never get sushi here because it tasted like the fish was spoiled. I asked for another serving, and they gave me something else for free instead. The teriyaki chicken is pretty decent. I think some of my friends have tried the eel, and they have seemed to enjoy it.
If you want quick Americanized Japanese food, this is a decent place.