Love this place:) Just like all the other Yelpers I have to say the little old man at the counter is the best!! My daughter is a fan of their teriyaki chicken & I love the Sukiyaki Beef. This place is a tiny hole in the wall without much in decor but the service is super friendly & the food is quick and delish. What more do you really need?
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Adam M.
Worst white meat teriyaki chicken i have ever tasted. It was super thin and still it was disgustingly chewy. The golden california roll was not bad and the egg rolls are good. Will just stick with Aloha Kitchen much better food.
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Tyler T.
This is the real deal! The food is inexpensive, the service is friendly and the food is authentic and extra tasty!!!
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Emily K.
We ordered the chicken teryaki (large) with white meat. The chicken was sliced really thin and cooked to perfection! If youre a first timer you might want extra teryaki sauce. The sauce isnt too sweet, more on the savory side. Which is perfect considering most places use 9 bags of sugar for their sauce. We also ordered the chicken yakisoba (large) the sauce was really good and just the right mix of veggies and noodles (the noodles were somewhat like chow mein noodles)! We ordered white meat chicken, it wasnt deep fried, it was pan fried. (saw another review where the chicken was deep fried?) We prefer it pan fried anyway. Lastly we purchased pork and chicken fried rice (regular). I was so hoping it would be the marinated pork (usually red) but no big deal because it was still really good! The fried rice was just the perfect sticky texture that I adore, and it came with bits of green onion, egg, celery, etc. Yum! Inexpensive, fast and friendly! This little corner of heaven will be our new go to for take out! And just as a small heads up, the large sizes come in big styrofoam containers. The regular sizes are in a bowl (about the size of an average cereal bowl). We've eaten take out from the east and west coast, granted this isnt east coast quality but its still great food. Side note, its kinda warm in there, I wouldnt recommend eating here unless the sun is down, Im sure rent is extraordinarily high, unless they prefer it to be a bit warm. :) Overall, this place is a must!
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Ayanna H.
Let me say the atmosphere here is great. The ladies at the front counter are superbly nice, I can def go have sushi in my flip flops and feel NO shame for it.. There's people coming in & out (so U know the food must be good) .. I ordered the edamame, fried dumplings, spicy salmon roll, Vegas roll, & an egg roll. The sushi was great except for me, the Vegas roll was a bit much. All of the crunch outside of the roll was really powerful. Also the egg roll was nothing special. Other than that, I will surely be back again to try more delicious economically priced sushi from Tokyo house! Really, I'm glad I found a place to enjoy sushi & not go broke while doing it! Thanks guys
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Erica S.
Had the chicken and broccoli, pretty sure the chicken was cooked yesterday. Super chewy, hard and dry. No flavor. Couldn't finish it.
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David H.
Really, really, really good fried rice. The other menu items are also good, but I mainly like this place for the phenomenal fried rice. :-)
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Shigeru Y.
The flavors were good, and the rice was perfect, but unfortunately my teriyaki beef was ridiculously tough/chewy. I'm not sure if it's the cut of the beef, or if they forgot to tenderize it, or if it was cooked improperly, but while it tasted great, it was inedible as it was basically beef chewing gum! Guess I'll have to stick with chicken from now on.
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Laura C.
So bad!!. Wouldn't take my dog there. Had chicken and vegetables in brown sauce in a bowl. All the cabbage was grey on the all edges and almost all large rib pieces. carrots all tasted old. Gristley chicken if that's what it really was. That was my dish. Hubby's dish was beef Yakisoba... even worse. Same brown sauce, not yakisoba sauce (not even close. Gummy big noodles... yuk and double yuck. Sons bento lunch. Barely any meat, didn't really have any taste. Highly disappointed in eggroll. No one ate much. Left hungry. Yes it was that bad.
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Joe S.
This is the second time I have tried their food. The first time I thought it was ok so I thought I would try them again. The resturant looked clean and was busy. I saw someone else's food and it really looked good. I wish I ordered that instead. I ordered a chicken teriyaki to go. A pretty easy dish that is normally is hard to mess up. When I got to work and sampled my first bite I realized they messed it up. The chicken was burnt and dry. This was the worst I have ever eaten. They put so much sauce on it to me it seemed like they were trying to hide the fact it was dry. I ate the rice around the chicken and tossed it. I guess I can cross this place off my list now. Note to the cook: if you burn the food I don't mind waiting for you to redo it. The reason I won't eat here again is because the cook allowed burnt food to leave his kitchen. If he let that happen who knows what other errors in his cooking he finds acceptable and will serve to his customers. I could forgive a bad sauce but I can't forgive serving damaged food.
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Henry S.
Love this place. It was one of those restaurants that I passed for years and never went inside, and when I did I regretted all those years of having not. The prices are fair for what you get and the women working the front are polite. There are lots of options for meals and I usually go with popular choices like teriyaki beef/chicken or orange beef/chicken. I would say to try those if it is your first time. It's also next to a smoke shop I like.
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Tom L.
I had the large beef teriyaki. It was really good, with lots of rice and beef all covered with enough teriyaki sauce to have extra for the rice. I will definitely be back.
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Jaswant A. S.
I've come here for lunch a couple of times with coworkers. Not much to say about the food except that it's cheap so you get some value - bang for your buck. I don't think I've had anything here that was really memorable enough that I would want to come back here to experience again. This last time I had oyakodon and it was just ok - too many onions for my taste and a little bland. Even though I was eating inside they served it in styrofoam. Would probably only come again if outvoted by the rest of coworkers when choosing a place for lunch. Lots of parking - in a mall with Taqueria Mi Casita and Video Paradise.
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S K.
I would give this place 3 1/2 stars if I could. The food was pretty good and the price point was ok.
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Sandra D.
I wanted to love this place based on the reviews and the location, but I just couldn't. It's clean, has nice employees, and my food came out quickly. The beef sukiyaki was not very good. The beef was flavorful, thinly sliced, and tender ... But the gel everything was coated in was so disgusting that I couldn't eat it. The chicken teriyaki was okay... The rice was too over cooked and there wasn't enough teriyaki sauce. Again, not bad, but I'd rather drive a little further for better.
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Jimmy S.
Very impressed with this place. When many places just feed you the standard versions of what you can get anywhere, this place impressed! Had the Las Vegas roll and it was waaay awesome. Crispy outside and perfectly made inside. Sauces were great. Also shared a combo meal with orange chicken and teriyaki chicken. Very very good. If you are reading this you have to try it. Great staff. Very helpful and obviously passionate about Japanese food!
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Craig C.
Been coming for years. Always a solid performer. Tonight I had the chicken fried rice, which was good. I also had a cali roll which was terrible. No more sushi from here for me!
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Lester C.
I don't like to write bad reviews but this place managed to get from really good to just average to now being pretty bad. I am giving them one star as the curry chicken is still passable, its a lot more bland and watery now. else It will be 0 star. My friend ordered and picked up our orders. She had the terriyaki chicken and she said its watery now and it seems the taste is off. I tasted a few pieces and the sauce is indeed very different. Its watery and sweet and seems like something you buy in a bottle at lee lee. FAIL, they used to claim they make the best teriyaki chicken back when the old man was here, but now I guess U can make the best teriyaki chicken at home, since it's a generic tasting sauce :) I ran into the old man that used to work here last week and his wife at lee lee's, they confirmed that they no longer work there and, whoever is writing about them being there is probably posting it in the hopes that, those who really loved his service would go back and give it a shot in the hopes of running into him. Don't waste your time if u are hoping to do that as I think the old man and his wife frequent the fry's across the street or lee lee's more often. If I see him again I will tell him everyone misses him and if possible get a number from him. He is doing very well and enjoying his time off after being let go off by the new owners. He is not interested in finding a new job for the moment as he is headed to Malaysia for a holiday in February. He is healthy and happy and glad we all remember him. I did not have a chance to chat long with him as another former customer saw them and came over to give him a hug and chat with them. anyway, back to this place, I guess its time for me to move on to trying the food at red dragon or simply going north to aloha kitchen. too bad this place used to be cheap and good but now I guess its just cheap.
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Melissa J.
I wish I could give this place 0 stars. Disgusting! We got take out. Sushi fell apart, there was sugar in the white rice. Yakisoba tasted old. Called to complain and kept getting the ' hold please, so sorry routine. Never going back.
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Jessica S.
My go to Japanese spot when I need a fix of yakisoba STAT! It's just so good. My bf loves the fried rice as well. They have never messed up my call in orders and its always ready when I arrive. Easy, quick and delicious dinner. The older gentleman can't help but make me smile every time I call or go in to pick up food. The first time I called I thought someone was playing a prank on me. He has a total game show host voice..lmao I absolutely love it.
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Dahye S.
I love this place and the new owner is very friendly and nice!!! :) U won't regret it! The price is good !!! Im going here all the time!!
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Michelle K.
Just tried this place twice this week, after reading the previous reviews. Checked out the menu online and ordered a variety of platters to-go for my family. When I went there, I noticed that the menu online is priced very differently than the one inside the joint. About a dollar difference, but still.....I went there expecting my total to be a bit different than what it was. Hopefully that will be fixed soon. Ordered the Chicken Yakisoba for myself the first night along with some crab puffs and veggie eggrolls. Wasn't impressed with the Yakisoba. Thought it was a bit dry and lacked flavor. The crab puffs and egg rolls werent anything to anything to brag about. Pretty standard. Tried my husband's chicken teriyaki plate and thought it tasted really good. What really DID impress me about this place was the portion size. You REALLY do get quite a bit of food. I enjoyed the chicken teriyaki so much that I ended up getting it again the following day. The little old Japanese guy in the front is hilarious, and worth the trip just to see him. IMO. I will be returning to try their other plates.
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Lauren M.
I love love love this place for all the reasons that you can love a little restaurant. The shop is small but cozy and they made sure that there is still plenty of space to sit and enjoy if you choose, but you can also order to go and either way the food gets to you quickly. It is also very fairly priced. The food is good. The teriyaki chicken or beef are at the top of the list to try. The orange chicken, lemon chicken, beef and broccoli, mongolian beef, sweet and sour pork and all styles of fried rice are really good as well. The other reason that I love to come here is because of the sweet gentleman that is ALWAYS behind that counter. He is just a character. He always seems so happy to see anyone and everyone, and he will most definitely put a smile on your face. It's nearly impossible to order from him and not. All around I love to come here and I suggest that everyone give it a try.
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Raymond V.
I think 2 star is being a bit generous. I was hoping to get some good sushi but it was okay.. My vegetable bowl had old lettuce and cabbage. This restaurant is definitely not a place to go for sushi.
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Hyrum R.
After such good reviews on Yelp, I went to try this out. I asked the cashier what they would suggest and the customer waiting in line and both said Terrayki chicken was great and the "best seller". I ordered it. It did have a lot of meat, but it was kind of rubbery. I couldn't finish the chicken. Several gristles, which is a deal breaker for me. The sauce was ok, but very thick. The white rice was ok, but wasn't much and had a strange flavor to it. All in all, not a fan, not going back. Panda Express is better than this place and cheaper.
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Paul G.
I've been coming here for years and the food has always been good the prices fair and the service exceptional. it appears there is new management, the food is bad, and I say that with all sadness. The teriyaki sauce is watered down a lacks flavor, the Yakasoba is dry. Very sad. The staff is OK but not near where it used to be. too bad. my suggestion pass on this place. You will see that all the good reviews are old.
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Jenny R.
I have always remembered passing by this establishment and wondering how their food was. One night I was using my Yelp app to navigate me in the right direction for some delicious Japanese food. Luckily, I came across the business page for Tokyo House. I read through all the reviews and continued to see all the great things people had about this place... and the lovely gentleman behind the counter! Although, I did not stop by that night ,my curiosity got the best of me and I went back to Tokyo House a couple days later. Not only was everyone right about the how funny the adorable old man is but they were also right about the down right amazing food! The food is authentic and made very fast! I love their teriyaki bowl and their miso soup. Its just the thing to help warm your belly up on a cold night. I highly recommend this place for a quick bite to eat!
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Kevin P.
I stopped in tonight after reading all the great reviews. The elderly and energetic Asian man was taking orders. As mentioned by all the reviews, he was very friendly and helpful. I showed up around 7 p.m. and he was manning the front desk solo like a boss. I ordered the Beef Yakisoba to-go and the Shrimp Fried Rice. Both of the dishes tasted great and were priced reasonably. I will definitely be back!
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Amy N.
I came in last minute on a Friday night, literally 5 minutes before closing and they had no problem taking my order which is always a good sign of customer service. I ordered a teriyaki chicken with extra sauce and a large chicken yakisoba for my husband. Both were delicious! Be aware, the yakisoba comes with rice underneath, we will ask for all noodles next time. The meat was very tender. You also have to option of brown rice which I thought was nice. I would recommend this little place to anyone who's in the mood for something quick and delicious.
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Kiana H.
Mr. Foo was the rare gem of this place and although I don't know what happened, as an owner I would of reevaluated his worth. As for the food changing I honestly think that's just a placebo. The food has always been delicious pretty much no matter what you get. The new owners are nice but they will never make you feel as warm and appreciated at that impossibly always happy old man did.
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Jav M.
Been here many times and the little old man is always soo nice.I usually order the orange chicken with steamed rice and vegetables.I don't like too much rice,mostly meat, so he gives me extra chicken every time at no charge.One of the nicest places to go because of the customer service.Always makes me come back for more.Love it!
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C N.
Ugh. Vege bowl was mostly cabbage and rice and tasteless. The white meat chicken teriyaki was mostly rice, not enough teriyaki, very thin chicken, and not tasty. Both dishes came to $15. I won't be back.
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Kana K.
I went there two days ago for dine in. Being an asian, i dont think that a good place for asian food.... nah not my favor :/
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Jason R.
Been going here for quite a while. Very good teriyaki chicken dishes with excellent sauce - really hits the spot! Good portions even though it's a little pricey. They've also added sushi to the menu & most of it is great. There was maybe just one sushi roll (I think it was the spicy tuna) that was just "ok" but still better than most places. The tempura shrimp and Las Vegas rolls were very good. They also have a variety of other options like fried rice, brown rice, crab puffs, miso soup, vegetarian dishes, etc. I see a lot of people complain that the restaurant has changed over the years & it's true..it has changed but the food has remained consistently good. I still highly recommend - it's not easy finding a truly great teriyaki place in AZ that's delicious & good portions for the price - usually you sacrifice one for the other.
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Jon B.
Flat pepsi. Cold food. They mic it so now my tongue is burned. I like fresh food when I eat out. Sure its good but why not just have a microwave diner. Its cheaper
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Jon N.
2 Parts to the review: The infamous man, and the food. The food: Reviews speak for themselves. We got a few of the staples. THe teriyaki chicken (added veggies) and the yakisoba for me. Both portions were GIGANTIC and delicious. We also shared a crab cake. Took half of our large size orders home. Teriyaki Chicken had a great crispiness/smokiness to it. The hot sauce or chili oil they have adds a lot of flavor but is quite mild on the hot category, it was quite good too. To the infamous gentleman taking the order: I read the reviews and saw he came highly regarded. Even warned my gf that people love this guy so we were expecting a large personality. This guy is a charmer. Really makes you feel at home. Everyone is all smiles when ordering. Doesn't hurt that he is delivering tasty food also. Pricing is very affordable. It was $20 for us with our 2 large entrees, a drink and the appetizer. Would be under $15 with just the meals. The whole experience was awesome. He predicted we would be back after trying the Teriyaki chicken, and I wouldn't bet against him.
I've been going to this restaurant for 4 years and the food and service has been consistently amazing. The orange chicken is unlike anywhere else I've tasted. It's crispy and actually tastes like oranges instead of artificial flavoring. The fried rice is another good staple. Almost everything I've tried in Tokyo House has tasted great and the cashier always makes my day with his conversation and attempts to remember everyone's name. Everyone that I've brought to this restaurant gets just as hooked as I have been these past years.
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Emily G.
I read all the yelp reviews. I told myself "No, Emily. You are going to try this place, you are going to eat the teryaki beef and you are NOT going to comment on the old man. This is about food damnit! YOU CAN DO THIS". *Sigh*. I love this old man. All my grandparents are dead and I want to secretly adopt him and treat him as my grandad, or just sit at a booth with my elbows out and my hands holding my head, just watchin' him work. Maybe he'd want an adopted grand daughter to tell life stories and provide asian food to? No? Maybe? Just a little bit? Well fine, I'm an independent woman and I will get over it. Maybe. My regular-sized beef teryaki was only $6 and it was a pretty big meal to eat for lunch. I really liked the sauce and the white rice, although I added some red chilli flakes in oil to give the meal a bigger kick. I thought the pricing was great, the food came out fast and you got exactly what you came for. Now lets go back to talking about the old man...
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Mike F.
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Alex K.
This place will easily become a favorite for us! We came here because if yelp and we are most definitely coming back! The man behind the counter made us feel very welcome and showed us the picture book with all of their food in it. We went with the orange chicken (delicious and so much better and different than Panda Express if that is what you're expecting), teriyaki chicken(also delicious) along with the beef with bell peppers(my favorite) with fried rice! The both the white and fried rice were great and I loved the egg rolls. You can't beat the price. We stayed and ate in the restaurant because the little old man wanted to know how we liked the food. The only reason why I didn't give it five stars is because I reserve it for over the top amazing food. This was still amazing. Eat local!
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Giang L.
Incredible Orange beef. Just the right amount of crispy and delicious-ness. I love this place.
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Bridget P.
One of the many little gems in the east valley- I totally agree with everyone about the personality of the cute little older gentleman makin it more than an ordinary takeout experience. We ordered the chicken fried rice and the chicken terriaki- both were tasty. Wasn't expecting the chicken to be fried in the fried rice, but it tasted great. I will be back again soon, it's nice to get great food and service with a smile :)
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WeWho E.
Just talking to the owner is worth the trip, he's amazing! And his food is pretty good too.
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Hannah S.
I've been going to this place for years. Best teriyaki chicken and orange chicken bowls I've ever had. I miss Foo. He always made lunch runs fun. Always great service though and not too long of a wait.
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Nathan P.
Like others have said here, it's fantasic. I must concur, the man at the counter is hilarious, attentive and truely cares about his customers. When I went you could just tell the true passion he puts into making sure his customers come back again and again. THIS I RESPECT! I tried the Teriyaki Chicken, every bite the flavors just melted in my mouth. The sauce is excellent and the chicken is cooked just right. Better than ANY teriyaki chicken I have ever previously tried. Now that I have come here, it is going to become one of my regular hotspots. I'm excited to keep trying the different menu options and savor the equisite flavors in every mouthwatering bite. Highly recommend this place!
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Sarah W.
Once again i have found an all time favorite dish at this fine establishment. The House Chicken! If you do not like mushrooms what so ever or do not care for spicy food i do not think this will appeal to you. Oh my god it is out of this world! I do not think i could consume it every day back to back but every other day or once a week would be my preference. Its even amazing when its warm not burning hot temp. wise. I will edit this review and add in more as i try more on the menu to keep you all posted. So for anyone who wants a little spice and kick in your mouth with yummy mushroom this is for you! :D
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B L.
Woah, teriyaki sauce sweet and starchy much? Notably, the beef is not steak, which wad my fault for assuming it would be. Also, note that the free egg roll with check in only given if order a large entree, even though this fine print is not specified on the coupon. I will not be back
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Linda C.
Best take-out Japanese! Have been dining here for about 18 years, and my husband for over 20! Consistent, excellent quality and friendly service. We have been huge fans of the teriyaki chicken all of these years, and are trying to work our way through the menu...but you know how it is when you find a good thing! Never have found any other teriyaki chicken anywhere as good as this. The owner definitely provides all of the charm of this little place. Lately, his place has been so busy, there is no chat time. If it's a slow day when you go, he has great stories to share, just get him talking! He's a wonderful person. Good eggrolls, yakisoba, fried rice. There are so many other menu items, stop in and give it a try! You won't be sorry.
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Mike M.
This place rocks! The food is excellent and they appreciate your business. It's a little slow to get your order in do call first. You won't be disappointed. Get the orange chicken
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Jennie Y.
Really good food for the price you pay. I love their Yakisoba !!!!! Also I just love the little old man who works the front. He is always so happy and really does his best to make his customers happy.. That's why I feel guilty giving this place only four stars.. But I'm giving them 4 stars because I wish there was another person to help with taking orders and taking phone orders.. Usually it's pretty busy and the poor man is juggling everything in front so it could take awhile to order and get your food. Tip- call in your order and just pick up! So much faster :)
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Crystal O.
Awesome food and awesome customer service !! I usually call ahead and pick up, never a issue with that. Always has the order made just the way we ask !
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Samantha O.
literally...so many times i have thought 'should i drive all the way to chandler to eat this?' i found this place while playing third wheel to my best friend, meg, and her boyfriend, adam. we wanted chinese food so i got to searching for something cheap near their house. adam chimes in mocking yelp 'how many spoons does it have, sam?! if it only has a 3 spoon rating we're not going!' we arrived to see this tiny, upbeat asian man rocking the house. he seriously holds the fort down and he is funny. and adorable. we took our food to-go and started tasting all of the treats we brought home. holy smokes this food was the business. we got the noodles with the chicken as well as the chicken with the mushrooms. the old guy recommended both. i was expecting mediocre food considering the price and the hole in the wall-ness of it. but this is sooooooo goooooooddddd. i'm pretty sure it's horrible for you so thankfully it's pretty far from me. but anytime i'm over there, we eat here. make fun of yelp again, adam! you're going to start worshiping the yelp gods (and ME!) for finding you this delicacy.
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Guy D.
The service was impolite and slow, the rice was room temperature and hard. Needless to say I won't be back.
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Sara S.
This place used to be good. The food is below mediocre now! The new owners changed way too much. The crab puffs are gross, the teriyaki sauce is bland. Overall quality is at a - 10. Don't bother going anymore.
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Michele H.
Yakisoba is fantastic! Tonkatsu too! Best Japanese food in the East Valley. Never disappointed when I eat here. Highly recommended!
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Mayra M.
Sad news! I stopped by today due to my craving for shrimp fried rice ( yummy) I've been coming here for quite some time.... the reviews speak for themselves, food is amazing! I always get shrimp friend rice spicy. But everything is good. Unfortunately a new face took our order today, and there's been sushi added to the menu. Hmmm ... so I asked for my favorite cashier (the older gentleman everyone talks about) and I was informed he quit. I was sad and shocked! The lady behind the counter went on to say he was too old and thats probably why he quit. I was confused, and felt she was wrong. Anyone who comes here knows he has a young spirit. Kind of bummed. So once I received my order I started to notice changes in the portions and little things here am there. My boyfriend insisted I was wrong, probably just let the news bother me a little too much. He could be right. Food was ok, today at least! Ill give it another try next week :)
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Jeff T.
Found this place on Yelp because I was in the mood for some old school Teriyaki Chicken. Was a big fan of Tokyo Express and Blue Fin. This place didn't disappoint. The Teriyaki Chicken rocked!
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Michelle H.
After trying this place a couple of times, I have to say I'm not going back. I wanted to like it but the yakisoba noodles on a bed of rice doesn't make sense to me. My daughter didnt' find the orange chicken that great either. Too bad, really like the quaint garden area.
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Angel C.
Kept hearing about this place from a few friends and relatives then decided to give it a try. I ordered what everyone recommended which was the orange chicken,orange beef,chicken fried rice and chicken yakisoba with double noodle and I have to say they were all right! Not only was the food really good but the service was great! I finally got to meet the legendary man at the front that they all kept saying was the nicest owner/host/cashier ever and he did not disappoint! He lives up to the hype and I will definitely be returning! My kids loved it so this is a good family spot incase you were wondering :-)
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Rashel W.
I love the chicken yacasoba!!! I get a large with all noodles not rice and the old guy at the front fu is such a charming warm hearted guy and makes my day every single time I go in there he is very sweet and compliments me on always looking stylish and put together!! Thank you fu!!! I go there for the amazing great food and the customer service!!! I love this place and appreciate the food and the hospitality!!
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Corey D.
I wish they delivered! But overall really good!
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L A.
I almost feel bad for writing this because the little old man is super nice. I ordered tonkatsu and shumai; to put it simply, the food sucked.
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Jay D.
Place is great grilled Japanese food. Remember that this place specializes in grilled meat and veggies. Soups are great to. The " old man " is Chinese and runs a great Japanese restaurant, the fried stuff isn't the best , but the teriyaki and anything on a skewer is amazing. Try the beef kabob with veggies and you won't try and other Asian place again. Taint be scared by the names of the items on the menu he has a book of pictures for everything on it, which he uses regularly to help people who don't know what Oniunowi is. Located in the "Asian block" of chandler they have access to the best Asian produce and products in the valley. The old man works the front counter everyday, no exceptions, he seems to remember all his regulars and treats everyone else with respect. He does move a little slow and you may see your food wait under the window as he processes the other orders but if you just watch him it is worth an extra minute or two. The white rice is sushi grade long and sticky. Place is actually ran by the woman in the back but her English is not there, she helps him when he messes up, another sign of a perfect combo of passionate people. If you don't enjoy your time there you may need to reevaluate your current life.
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Lindsey C.
I love this place. The man behind the counter is so awesome. He greets you like he's known you your whole life. The food is great too :)
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Chris S.
This place is legit. Best 'Rice Bowl' place around. Nothing has ever been bad and the guy who takes your order is awesome. Very accommodating and helpful if you ask for suggestions. I recommend this place to all my friends.
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Chombone C.
I wouldn't be alive today if it weren't for Tokyo House. I've been frequenting this establishment since I was weaned off my mother's nipple. All the time, people ask me: "How'd you grow to be so tall and handsome?" I don't tell them that it was genetics. I tell them that it was all the good eatin' at Tokyo House. My mom told me that when I was born my head was four times larger than my body, and because of my explosive bouts of infantile diarrhea, I wasn't able to gain weight. In layman terms, my head-to-body ratio was way out of whack, and it started creating all sorts of health problems. The doctor said that my huge head was consuming so many calories that it destroyed my immune system and put the rest of my body in a state of malnutrition. He told my poor mother that I only had two weeks before my head consumed my little limbs. Thirteen days after the doctor's diagnosis, I looked like a pink balloon on a limp string (the string being my last identifiable extremity, if you know what I mean.) My string started receding into my head like a toddler sucking up a wet spaghetti noodle. My mother thought that it was the end for me. She didn't know a better way to send me out of this cruel world than to serve me a proper last supper. She drove us to Tokyo House, ordered the Teriyaki Chicken, whispered her goodbyes to me, and stuffed my head with that magical food. I owe my life to Tokyo House. It's because of them (and the awesome Asian man at the front register) that I'm alive today.
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Christopher K.
I've been here many time and tried the sushi for the first time. Awesome, fresh, a bargin. What a great suprise. Can't wait for lunch tomorrow.
(5)
A R.
Tried the house chicken which is a brown sauce with mushrooms on top of a bowl of rice. The chicken was barely there but there were a ton of mushrooms. The menu indicated it would be spicy but it was not. Then also got the beef fried rice which had like 4 pieces of beef and maybe needed a little salt/soy sauce. And had the 2 veggie rolls. Only reason I gave it 2 stars is because the little old man at the register was SUPER nice. Seems like he remembers his regulars. He was upbeat and really in charge. We ate in and there were people in and out of that place like it was a hot spot. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but I was not satisfied.
(2)
Nicole T.
Love it! The older gent that runs the counter talks like some kind of cartoon character. He is so sweet and welcoming. Great food too! I will continue to make this a go to place for Japanese food. Delicious!
(5)
Chris S.
Super owner who loves his customers, I saw this bitch in there giving him a hard time while I was there and I wanted to rip into her. Now where else would you see customers so protective of a local restaurant owner if it weren't so good? Best orange chicken ever, the sauce actually tingles your tongue and it doesn't taste generic. His wife actually uses real oranges and it is so refreshing. The miso soup is so good and filling as are their rice bowls. They use very beautiful pearl rice in their rice bowls not just regular long-grain rice here. The Japanese very much value the quality of the rice and it shows here. The owner asked me specifically if the food was good because as he put it to my partner, "I always ask the woman if the food is good because they would know better about good quality food."
(5)
Christine K.
This place is amazing! It is a great little lunch spot. I love going here when I'm in a hurry and want a good quick lunch. Their chicken terriyaki is outstanding! I highly recommend this place!
(5)
Lindsey P.
I just want to hug that sweet little old man who runs the front. SO NICE. The orange chicken is delicious. We're also a big fan of the teriyaki... portion sizes are pretty big but leftovers never stick around in the fridge for long. The sauce is great though. The decor is plain but I think they're trying to update it a bit... the location is a little sketchy. But the food definitely makes up for it. Definitely a Chandler must.
(4)
Sabrina B.
Thoroughly enjoyed our meal at the Tokyo House. Had the orange chicken, teriyaki chicken, and the beef yakisoba. Mr. Fu was welcoming, kind and extremely helpful. Definitely worth our drive from San Tan Valley, and much better than our original plan of PF Changs.
(5)
Tracy K.
I dont know why my family and I haven't gone here before! They've been here for something around 20+ years - and u can tell (in a good way)! The elderly gentleman in the evening was just very pleasant to deal with. He reminded me of my grandfather; who is VERY Japanese! Food is tender and the flavors are all homemade & not out of a bottle. I will definitely be back as often as possible!! Especially cuz they are absolutely affordable!
(5)
Marshall V.
Went there for the first time tonight and I definitely plan on coming back. The inside was both clean and modern. The ladies at the counter were very nice and helpful with deciding what to get. They even have a little book of pictures so you can see what the dishes look like. when I decided on the beef sukiyaki they politely warned me that it was a traditional Japanese dish that many people try and don't like. I decided to get it anyway. it was burning hot, fresh and tasted absolutely terrific. On top of that, it came out to a little more than $9 for a large drink and a large entree (which is basically two meals). I couldn't complain about any part of my visit, and I would love to meet the old man that some of the reviews mentioned.
(5)
Mark A.
I am very happy that I found this place. I have been searching for a great rice bowl restaurant for a long time and I finally found the place! However it's not just a rice bowl restaurant... they also have a whole menu of Chinese/Japanese dishes. We went for lunch and ordered the chicken teriyaki rice bowl combo, which comes with an egg roll or salad and a soda! We were stuffed and it was only $14! Even though other yelpers were recommending other dishes, I decided to play it safe with the chicken teriyaki bowl. The chicken teriyaki was fresh and piping hot! And they put just the right amount of teriyaki sauce on the bowl. My fellow yelpers got this one right! Excellent food, excellent prices! I can't wait to go back!
(5)
Daniel K.
Great food and cheap too Owner answering the call in spanish was hilarious as well Finished my very generous portion of teriyaki chicken
(5)
Chheng L.
Quick, tasty, and inexpensive rice bowls. It's a good quick fix for when I'm having my Yoshinoya withdrawals. They don't have the same type of beef bowls, but their house beef is good also. It comes with a lot of mushrooms, more mushrooms than meat, but I like it that way. The little Chinese man here is super friendly. I usually order take out and he always offers me a cup for water while I am waiting.
(4)
MaryLou D.
I've been in this place before over the years and always had a good experience. The man who runs it is so very nice and welcoming and cheerful (and sometimes flattering!). Tonight I was just looking for a place that was open after 9pm, when most non-chain places seem to close. I skirted in here just beforehis 9:30pm closing and ordered a "House Fried Rice" with shrimp, beef and chicken, small size. It was still warm when I got back to my daughter's apartment and I dove right it. It was the best fried rice I'd had in a long time, not gummy like some, not too salty like some, just right, and only $6. It was more than enough and I couldn't finish it so I'll have leftovers for tomorrow. I'm sure glad I made it there in time. I recommend this small Mom and Pop place. It's been here for years.
(4)
Kyle H.
I am going to be the party-pooper here and say that my visit was only so-so. My brother and I both ordered here and neither of us finished our meals. Maybe... we just weren't that hungry. With that said, maybe I just don't know good (real) Asian food when I have it in my mouth? This could be the case... or my brother and I both got bad batches. After all, we did stumble in about 15 minutes before they were closing (which generally doesn't make the cooks happy). The owner however was super nice. Actually, absurdly nice. He had a demeanor that had us both walking out going... "could that guy be any more calm?" Seriously though, I've never met someone so peaceful. Seeing as how we had never been there the owner also whipped out a little picture book with all the stuff they serve. It was nice for us two un-cultered folks. With all this said, would I go again? Not really unless I was right there and someone else wanted to go.
(3)
Mauihammer T.
I do not believe how this place got the rating that it has. I got burnt, over cook shumai, precooked and dried out chicken. Food is bad to go along with the unhelpful order taker. I will not be back.
(1)
Barbara C.
The combination of the food, and the great attitude of the owner are priceless. Every time I walk in there I walk out with great food for a great price, and a smile on my face. I can feed my whole family for $20 and after a long, cold and dreary day at work I walk in and the owner says to me: "So vibrant despite the cold". And then keeps referring to me as "oh, vibrant one". I think I'm falling in love...
(5)
Rich B.
Why did it take me so long to find you? Been in the neighborhood for 6+ Years and I just recently found this place! I have tried most things on the menu and love the Chicken or Been Teriyaki & the House Chicken/Beef. Go with a Large only a buck or so more and you get a huge meal that can last you 2-meals. Food is always really good, Lots of it, great flavor and the guy who runs the place is always friendly and helpful.
(5)
Rj S.
I love this place! The gentleman behind the counter is amazingly funny and was entertaining the customers as they came in. The food is authentic and made very fast! I love their house fried rice and their chicken teriyaki is awesome! Would highly recommend this place for a neat fun night! Very good!
(5)
Andy R.
This is a great place. The teriyaki chicken is the best I've ever had. Tangy, sweet, salty, smoky... The business owner is a genuinely good man who seems to care about everyone. UPDATE: For those who get takeout, I feel compelled to update my review to give a heads-up to those ordering. The older gentleman always manages the lines perfectly, and helps everyone in a truly remarkable fashion. There is a lady who is sometimes there during the day, however, who does a less stellar job of balancing between the normal and call-ahead lines. Despite recognizing me, and having what turned out to be my food finished and ready when I got there, I still waited 15 minutes to get it while people who had not called in came in and out, and other people who also had already ordered but were dining in picked up their orders. I have a limited amount of time during my lunch hour, and many options for food. There's a reason I called ahead, and it isn't to stare at my food getting cold for 15 minutes while people who chose not to have the foresight to do so get served first. Moral of the story is, great food, just make sure you pointedly ask if that's your food sitting on the counter rather than trusting her to let you know when it's ready.
(4)
Brent N.
Food is really good and I enjoy the location
(5)
Brent S.
I have been going to Tokyo House for almost 4 years and it is most definitely the best all around food in Chandler. The owners are fabulous people and the food is delicious and very affordable. I usually get the House Chicken but everything is fantastic. You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Richard M.
OK, yeah, everyone LOVES teriyaki, we know! Well, don't so quickly dismiss the other absolutely AMAZING dishes served here! It may look like a little pre-processed Japanese hole in the wall from the outside, but they're a die hard home-made mom and pop your mouth full of great food establishment! I'd highly recommend trying the Katsu bowl! You can hardly find ANY kind of Japanese katsu in AZ, yet they have an excellent one that's very traditional, but not too expensive! I'd love to explain the mystique of this dish, but too many people think that fried egg with onions and leeks topped over a diced pork cutlet that's coated in panko bread crumbs is too strange to be palatable. Well, to them I say you should educate your tongue, and expose it to some delicious culture! There's also Orange chicken... This dish is completely the bee's knees. It easily and without remorse makes Panda Express look like a burnt out oil can that a homeless person decided to cook some chicken in over a pile of burning newspapers. Their house beef? Spicy garlic brown sauce and beef with mushrooms? Heaven. Simple and delicious. And I haven't even mentioned their coup de grace yet. Their fried rice might seem a little "heavy" on the surface as it's lightly fried with some garlic oil, but it outclasses all competitors. Paired with their lightly fried shrimp, it's sweet garlic love. Seriously, their fried rice is the Sean Connery of fried rices. As I've been eating here for far longer than I'd like to admit, I'd have to say I might be a little biased. But, for the great unique quality and cheap price, I guarantee you're not going to find any better in AZ!
(5)
Rich B.
Fantastic Food and you can't beat the price! Glad I found this place on yelp! I have been about a mile from Tokyo house for over 6 years and just recently started coming year. What a fantastic place and as the others have said, the guy who owns the place is really nice. The food was awesome! So far I have had their Teriyaki Chicken, Teriyaki Beef, Orange Chicken and House Beef..My favorite is the House beef, with an amazing sauce on the tender pieces of beef and mushrooms. The rice they use is just great too and they coat the rice with the sauce so you are not eating bland rice throughout your meal. I generally get a large meal for around $6.50, which usually lasts 2-meals and I can eat too. The meals are big! And the quality/price can't be beat....I am definitely going to be coming here regularly.
(5)
Bonnie C.
Love the little old man and the orange chicken!
(5)
Kat P.
I've been going here for 5 years! I've tried Beef teriyaki, shrimp/veggie tempura, orange chicken, and beef broccoli..all are goood!!!!! For 4 yrs I was only ordering the beef teriyaki bowl. I've only tried the other stuff this year and I'm planning to try the other stuff on the menu. My bf always gets the obento which he loves. I'm not a big fan of katsu that's why I dnt usually get that. The man that owns it (I think his name is Mr. Wong) is super duper nice! I love coming here after a long and frustrating dat at work bc he's soo cheerful, positive and peaceful person that makes my frustration go away.
(5)
Amy V.
Love the old guy at the counter. Always happy and funny. Foods fresh, fast and cheap.
(4)
Josh B.
I have been going to tokyo house ever since i was a kid with my parents for almost 20 years. This is the best place for Teryaki anywhere and I have tried it at alot of different places. I have even had genuine teryaki from real japanese family recipe which tokyo house comes very close to.. Now I take my family and son there which he loves it too... I know that we will keep going to this place forever... One more thing, the old man at the counter knows how to treat his customers.. The only thing is I think is funny is that anytime i ask for hot mustard, they only give me one packet and depending on they extra flavor i am wanting to add to it, the chili oil is also sooo good to add to each dish.
(5)
Marilynn L.
People are right. Not very authentic by a long shot but it's really tasty and you can share a teriyaki bowl with another person.
(3)
John J.
THE BEST Orange Beef on the planet. Guaranteed.
(5)
Vicky M.
I'm so full of their good food right now that I can hardly sit and type this review. My husband went to what I refer to as "nerd games" i.e. Dominion etc. so I decided not to cook and take my 15 and 2 year old out to grab some take out. My daughter is an Asian food addict and I feel bad that I don't buy it that often so instead of the usual crap, I remembered that Tokyo House was right on the corner. I'm SO glad we went. We ordered the Orange Chicken, Orange Beef, House Fried Rice and Egg Rolls. The food was DELICIOUS!! The portions were huge. We will have left overs to feed all four of us tomorrow. You can taste the real orange flavor in the beef and chicken. The house fried rice is the BEST rice ever. I actually don't like rice but I would eat this every day. It has huge shrimp, beef and chicken pieces. Perfectly cooked and not too sticky or dry. The food was piping hot even when we got home. The owner is the sweetest, funniest and coolest old Asian man you will ever meet (besides my Sister's husband) :-) It was beyond refreshing to have a cheerful and polite person greet you and chat with you in a restaurant. Much better than the sullen, rude teenagers who are just glad to get you away from the counter or who are so fake and valley girl sounding you want to push them off a bridge. I have lived within walking distance from Tokyo House for over 7 years and I'm SAD to say this is the first time I have gone. I KICK myself for being so close to this GEM and not eating there. I will be going back and bring friends and family too.
(5)
Christine P.
After living within walking distance of this neighborhood gem for 8 years I finally tried it one night after a long day at work (and coming across great reviews). The place is clean and very basic. The real delight is the little old man who seems to be at the counter every day. He is so upbeat and friendly, and sharp as a tack. This place has a very loyal following and I'd attribute that to him as much as the well priced and yummy food! You can't beat the price and the portions are generous. With all the places that are going under these days I am confident this neighborhood staple will be going strong for a good long time!
(5)
Ryne P.
Mouthgasm (noun) - an orgasm that takes place within the mouth, often caused by tastebuds being overwhelmed by deliciousness. ... yeah I'll just leave it at that. Don't forget you can get all white meat chicken if you're into that. IMO it's worth it for all chicken entrees. Also, the main guy who runs the place is always in an amazing mood and has yet to turn my frown upside-down when I come in bi-weekly to get my grub fix. If there is a god, he'd eat at Tokyo House, plain and simple. Finger-lickin' good. Don't forget to get some "Dew from the Mountain" hahahaha
(5)
Andrea M.
Wow! This is a great little Japanese hole-in-the-wall that seems to specialize in quality take-out. When Brak and I walked in, the place was empty and I was ready to be disappointed, despite of the other reviews. The menu had a ton of cooked food (teriyaki, yakisoba, donburi, etc.), and as a sushi eater, I wasn't quite sure what to pick. When I asked what one item meant, the man at the counter (the owner?) said the book would help...and handed me a small photo album with photos of quite a few of the menu items. It was funny and effective. I was surprised how busy the place is. While I was deciding what to order (3-4 minutes), the phone rang at least three times for take-out. In the half-hour I was in the dining area, at least 15 people picked up orders or sat down for a meal. It appears that they have a strong following, well-earned if the food I had was typical. I ordered a small shrimp yakisoba and a soda. The taste was good, and even the small order was a huge amount of food. Our orders were really pretty quickly, but it didn't seem like the food was pre-made and sitting on warmers. The service was also really good; I got a kick out of the owner. He was genuinely interested in how we liked our meals. I suggest this place for a simple, cheap dinner and would definitely visit again.
(4)
Mike S.
The BEST in AZ... Just go there. I grew up in Seattle with really good teriyaki on every block. Moving here was a shock. This is as good as almost any teriyaki i've had in Seattle. The owner is funny as hell too..
(5)
Brittany M.
I went here based on the other yelp reviews. The lemon chicken bowl I had was tasty and cheap, and yes, like the other reviewers the Japanese owner put a smile on my face! He just seems genuinely interested in every customer :).
(4)
Kevin C.
Another strip mall gem. The Zombie Girl and I hit Tokyo House after finding it reviewed here. It completely lives up to the hype. The owner is the coolest dude you'd ever want to serve you a meal. He's got a ton of personality, is polite to a fault, and obviously loves what he does. There is a large selection of stuff on the menu, all at ridiculously low prices. I opted for a simple Teriyaki chicken bowl while the Zombie Girl dined on Yakisoba. The food was fresh and awesome. I also ordered a Mountain Dew, which the owner read back as "Dew from a mountain", awesome! I returned for lunch the next day and had sweet & sour pork. Again, everything fresh and flaming hot, obviously not pulled from under a heat lamp. Went with a "dew from a mountain" again, of course. Looking forward to trying more stuff. Brak bestows Tokyo House with his coveted 5-star rating, with a supplemental 6th star for the smiling, friendly service.
(5)
Jessica C.
The first impression I got was a very welcoming one! The sweet man at the front greeted us and was SO sweet and nice! I liked how clean the restaurant is too. I ordered the Mongolian beef and my boyfriend had the orange beef, they were both delicious! I went because this place was highly rated on here and I'm glad we did. We will be returning very soon to try other things on their menu!
(5)
Skully L.
I was kind of war driving with Yelp and found this little place. It had the best rating in the plaza it was in. I was almost gonna get taco bell and call it a night, but I was compelled to try this place. The gentleman who was working the counter, I think from the other reviews I saw was the owner. He was a nice man and a little humorous. The people there seemed to know him and knew this place well, I ordered the house chicken combo and a miso soup, I got it to go since I was camping out at home that night. I gotta say, I'm not a big rice bowl fan, but this place was great. The soup was good, and chicken was really good. chunky, lots of mushrooms and flavor, and just enough spice. I devoured it all. I usually don't eat all the rice, but it mixed well with the chicken. Even the egg roll was really good and crunchy despite me stopping at the store on the way home. I would definitely eat here again.
(4)
Ward A.
Asked for spicy Teryaki chicken and receive a pile of burnt red peppers on top. Whole dish tasted like burnt food. Bummer. Owners seemed nice.
(2)
J L.
Good for a quick, cheap meal. I had the orange chicken and enjoyed it. My boyfriend had teriyaki chicken, which he did NOT enjoy, and he found the miso soup watery and too salty. This is not healthy Japanese food, that's for sure. If this place was right down the street, I would probably return when I need cheap food quickly, but since it's a fifteen-minute drive for me, I will most likely not be back.
(2)
Dawn A.
The Tonkatsu I have been searching for. So good It seriously brought a tear to my eye. Such friendly service as well.
(5)
Stella C.
I've been coming here for years! My absolute favorite place!
(5)
Rebeccah L.
Good stuff! Not that normal grease bucket Chinese food (a la Panda Express)! I like the Tokyo Chicken, but the Teriyaki is really good, too. The man who owns the place, Fu, is SUPER nice and always had a good attitude. I don't think this guy can ever NOT be happy, he makes my day every time! Good place and way cheap. I like how you have the option to get white meat chicken, too.
(4)
Kristine W.
Best Spicy Teriyaki chicken ever!! The little old man is always so nice and accommodating!!! I highly recommend Tokyo House!
(5)
Eddie C.
Best Teriyaki Chicken in town. Period. I have been to many Japanese restaurants and nobody comes close!
(5)
Joe U.
i moved to the tempe area about 2 weeks ago from socal, the mecca for asian restaurants. since moving out here, my only taste for asian food has been panda express. well, i was craving teriyaki last night but had no idea where to go so i did a search here. tokyo house got a bunch of great reviews and everyone mentioned a cool old man behind the counter so i just had to check this place out. as soon as i walked in the door, i was greeted by the old man...from across the joint, behind the counter, mind you. he was SUPER nice and SUPER funny! checked out the menu and the selection was a bit overwhelming! they have every teriyaki dish available, and bunch of fried rice and noodle choices, and for those that like rabbit food, vegetable dishes. i was a bit surprised though to not see gyoza or pot stickers on the menu...was bummed out about that. i had a hard time deciding what to get but remembered Sarah W.'s review of the house chicken, so i went with that. i went with a large order and let me tell you; if you're hungry, you definitely will be stuffed after a large order. the dish was very tasty and delicious and was definitely overflowing with mushroom. i love mushroom! the house chicken is supposed to be spicy and although it had a little kick, it wasn't the "spicy" i was used to from asian joints in socal. i wish it had a bit more rice, though. either way, the dish was great! i would definitely order it again! i highly recommend this joint. you will be treated well by the cool old man behind the counter, the place is clean, the servings are generous and the price is cheap!
(5)
Juan M.
My friend introduced me to Tokyo House and I'm glad he did. This is my favorite restaurant. They have the best Orange Chicken and Orange Beef in town and in my opinion the world. I have eaten in Los Angeles's China town and China Town's restaurants can't compete. When I order the Orange Chicken I substitute the white rice underneath for noodles. Its like having Orange Chicken on top of chow mien just with no vegetables. I'm sure they will add veggies if you request them. When I order their Orange Beef which is basically the same thing as Orange Chicken except its with beef, duh. A previous reviewer stated that the Orange Beef is enough the earn this place a 5 and he is 100% correct, it is amazing. The beef is breaded and is deliciously tender. When I order the Orange Beef I sometimes substitute the white rice for egg fried rice or noodles. The orange sauce is a huge part of the reason why they have the best Orange Chicken and Beef in the world. I have also eaten Tokyo House's chicken egg rolls, crab puffs, terayaki chicken, house chicken, house beef, sweet and sour pork, sweet and sour chicken, shrimp yakisoba. Tokyo House has never disappointed out of the more than 100 times I have visited in the past year. The employees are great, especially Foo the cashier. The owners are friendly are as well.
(5)
Justin H.
The best spicy teriyaki chicken I have ever eaten! The place looks deceiving, but produces excellent food and the staff is friendly.
(5)
Joey H.
Found this place from yelp and had to check it out based on the great reviews. All I can say is wow! This place is super yummy! I have a new favorite! Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed. My only downfall was they don't accept Amex cards.
(4)
Nessa B.
I've been eating here for many years. And the only thing I ever eat is the Chicken with vegetables. It's delicious. The people are friendly, the food is reasonably priced. I always take out and have never dined in. Nothing much bad to say about this place. But I tend to like my food spicy, and they tend to be very stingy on giving away their chili pepper oil. I swear to you I made myself four little containers of chili oil and set them on the counter to have the lady place them in the bag. And when I came home there was only 2 in the bag. If they really don't want to give their chili up maybe they should start charging, I would gladly pay so I don't feel guilty just cause I like my food a little spicier than most. But overall I'd recommend this place.
(4)
Rosie R.
I discovered this place about 3 years ago and I've been coming back ever since. I love the little old man who is usually there to take your order, he is so happy and positive, and because of that I always leave a tip. I eat in and take out often. My favorite is the teriyaki chicken and house rice!! The house rice is the best I've ever had, I don't know what they do, but it's amazing!!
(5)
Denis B.
The orange beef alone is good enough to earn this place 5 stars. I thought the teriyaki chicken was a little bland, but as an out of towner, i can already say my first stop off the plane next year will be for some more orange beef. Thank goodness for yelp, because the place itself is very plain, and never would've pegged it as a place that would've knocked my socks off with the first bite.
(5)
John S.
This place is why i use yelp, amazing fresh food and great atmosphere. It's not a date place it's the cheers of takeaways.
(5)
Andrew P.
Awesomely delicious rice bowl place. The teriyaki chicken rice bowl, ordered light on the sauce, is particularly good, as is the orange chicken rice bowl. I accidentally left my keys here once. The proprietor was kind enough to hold them for me until I later realized and returned to retrieve them.
(5)
Christina C.
I just LOVE this place. The food is really good for cheap Japanese food. Much better than the other place across the street. The gentleman that is always at the counter is very very nice. If I want cheap Japanese, this is the place to go.
(5)
Brian H.
Not the same since new ownership.
(1)
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Address :2050 N Alma School Rd,Ste 5
Chandler, AZ, 85224
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
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There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
Tamara L.
Love this place:) Just like all the other Yelpers I have to say the little old man at the counter is the best!! My daughter is a fan of their teriyaki chicken & I love the Sukiyaki Beef. This place is a tiny hole in the wall without much in decor but the service is super friendly & the food is quick and delish. What more do you really need?
(5)Adam M.
Worst white meat teriyaki chicken i have ever tasted. It was super thin and still it was disgustingly chewy. The golden california roll was not bad and the egg rolls are good. Will just stick with Aloha Kitchen much better food.
(2)Tyler T.
This is the real deal! The food is inexpensive, the service is friendly and the food is authentic and extra tasty!!!
(5)Emily K.
We ordered the chicken teryaki (large) with white meat. The chicken was sliced really thin and cooked to perfection! If youre a first timer you might want extra teryaki sauce. The sauce isnt too sweet, more on the savory side. Which is perfect considering most places use 9 bags of sugar for their sauce. We also ordered the chicken yakisoba (large) the sauce was really good and just the right mix of veggies and noodles (the noodles were somewhat like chow mein noodles)! We ordered white meat chicken, it wasnt deep fried, it was pan fried. (saw another review where the chicken was deep fried?) We prefer it pan fried anyway. Lastly we purchased pork and chicken fried rice (regular). I was so hoping it would be the marinated pork (usually red) but no big deal because it was still really good! The fried rice was just the perfect sticky texture that I adore, and it came with bits of green onion, egg, celery, etc. Yum! Inexpensive, fast and friendly! This little corner of heaven will be our new go to for take out! And just as a small heads up, the large sizes come in big styrofoam containers. The regular sizes are in a bowl (about the size of an average cereal bowl). We've eaten take out from the east and west coast, granted this isnt east coast quality but its still great food. Side note, its kinda warm in there, I wouldnt recommend eating here unless the sun is down, Im sure rent is extraordinarily high, unless they prefer it to be a bit warm. :) Overall, this place is a must!
(5)Ayanna H.
Let me say the atmosphere here is great. The ladies at the front counter are superbly nice, I can def go have sushi in my flip flops and feel NO shame for it.. There's people coming in & out (so U know the food must be good) .. I ordered the edamame, fried dumplings, spicy salmon roll, Vegas roll, & an egg roll. The sushi was great except for me, the Vegas roll was a bit much. All of the crunch outside of the roll was really powerful. Also the egg roll was nothing special. Other than that, I will surely be back again to try more delicious economically priced sushi from Tokyo house! Really, I'm glad I found a place to enjoy sushi & not go broke while doing it! Thanks guys
(4)Erica S.
Had the chicken and broccoli, pretty sure the chicken was cooked yesterday. Super chewy, hard and dry. No flavor. Couldn't finish it.
(1)David H.
Really, really, really good fried rice. The other menu items are also good, but I mainly like this place for the phenomenal fried rice. :-)
(4)Shigeru Y.
The flavors were good, and the rice was perfect, but unfortunately my teriyaki beef was ridiculously tough/chewy. I'm not sure if it's the cut of the beef, or if they forgot to tenderize it, or if it was cooked improperly, but while it tasted great, it was inedible as it was basically beef chewing gum! Guess I'll have to stick with chicken from now on.
(3)Laura C.
So bad!!. Wouldn't take my dog there. Had chicken and vegetables in brown sauce in a bowl. All the cabbage was grey on the all edges and almost all large rib pieces. carrots all tasted old. Gristley chicken if that's what it really was. That was my dish. Hubby's dish was beef Yakisoba... even worse. Same brown sauce, not yakisoba sauce (not even close. Gummy big noodles... yuk and double yuck. Sons bento lunch. Barely any meat, didn't really have any taste. Highly disappointed in eggroll. No one ate much. Left hungry. Yes it was that bad.
(1)Joe S.
This is the second time I have tried their food. The first time I thought it was ok so I thought I would try them again. The resturant looked clean and was busy. I saw someone else's food and it really looked good. I wish I ordered that instead. I ordered a chicken teriyaki to go. A pretty easy dish that is normally is hard to mess up. When I got to work and sampled my first bite I realized they messed it up. The chicken was burnt and dry. This was the worst I have ever eaten. They put so much sauce on it to me it seemed like they were trying to hide the fact it was dry. I ate the rice around the chicken and tossed it. I guess I can cross this place off my list now. Note to the cook: if you burn the food I don't mind waiting for you to redo it. The reason I won't eat here again is because the cook allowed burnt food to leave his kitchen. If he let that happen who knows what other errors in his cooking he finds acceptable and will serve to his customers. I could forgive a bad sauce but I can't forgive serving damaged food.
(1)Henry S.
Love this place. It was one of those restaurants that I passed for years and never went inside, and when I did I regretted all those years of having not. The prices are fair for what you get and the women working the front are polite. There are lots of options for meals and I usually go with popular choices like teriyaki beef/chicken or orange beef/chicken. I would say to try those if it is your first time. It's also next to a smoke shop I like.
(4)Tom L.
I had the large beef teriyaki. It was really good, with lots of rice and beef all covered with enough teriyaki sauce to have extra for the rice. I will definitely be back.
(4)Jaswant A. S.
I've come here for lunch a couple of times with coworkers. Not much to say about the food except that it's cheap so you get some value - bang for your buck. I don't think I've had anything here that was really memorable enough that I would want to come back here to experience again. This last time I had oyakodon and it was just ok - too many onions for my taste and a little bland. Even though I was eating inside they served it in styrofoam. Would probably only come again if outvoted by the rest of coworkers when choosing a place for lunch. Lots of parking - in a mall with Taqueria Mi Casita and Video Paradise.
(3)S K.
I would give this place 3 1/2 stars if I could. The food was pretty good and the price point was ok.
(3)Sandra D.
I wanted to love this place based on the reviews and the location, but I just couldn't. It's clean, has nice employees, and my food came out quickly. The beef sukiyaki was not very good. The beef was flavorful, thinly sliced, and tender ... But the gel everything was coated in was so disgusting that I couldn't eat it. The chicken teriyaki was okay... The rice was too over cooked and there wasn't enough teriyaki sauce. Again, not bad, but I'd rather drive a little further for better.
(3)Jimmy S.
Very impressed with this place. When many places just feed you the standard versions of what you can get anywhere, this place impressed! Had the Las Vegas roll and it was waaay awesome. Crispy outside and perfectly made inside. Sauces were great. Also shared a combo meal with orange chicken and teriyaki chicken. Very very good. If you are reading this you have to try it. Great staff. Very helpful and obviously passionate about Japanese food!
(5)Craig C.
Been coming for years. Always a solid performer. Tonight I had the chicken fried rice, which was good. I also had a cali roll which was terrible. No more sushi from here for me!
(3)Lester C.
I don't like to write bad reviews but this place managed to get from really good to just average to now being pretty bad. I am giving them one star as the curry chicken is still passable, its a lot more bland and watery now. else It will be 0 star. My friend ordered and picked up our orders. She had the terriyaki chicken and she said its watery now and it seems the taste is off. I tasted a few pieces and the sauce is indeed very different. Its watery and sweet and seems like something you buy in a bottle at lee lee. FAIL, they used to claim they make the best teriyaki chicken back when the old man was here, but now I guess U can make the best teriyaki chicken at home, since it's a generic tasting sauce :) I ran into the old man that used to work here last week and his wife at lee lee's, they confirmed that they no longer work there and, whoever is writing about them being there is probably posting it in the hopes that, those who really loved his service would go back and give it a shot in the hopes of running into him. Don't waste your time if u are hoping to do that as I think the old man and his wife frequent the fry's across the street or lee lee's more often. If I see him again I will tell him everyone misses him and if possible get a number from him. He is doing very well and enjoying his time off after being let go off by the new owners. He is not interested in finding a new job for the moment as he is headed to Malaysia for a holiday in February. He is healthy and happy and glad we all remember him. I did not have a chance to chat long with him as another former customer saw them and came over to give him a hug and chat with them. anyway, back to this place, I guess its time for me to move on to trying the food at red dragon or simply going north to aloha kitchen. too bad this place used to be cheap and good but now I guess its just cheap.
(1)Melissa J.
I wish I could give this place 0 stars. Disgusting! We got take out. Sushi fell apart, there was sugar in the white rice. Yakisoba tasted old. Called to complain and kept getting the ' hold please, so sorry routine. Never going back.
(1)Jessica S.
My go to Japanese spot when I need a fix of yakisoba STAT! It's just so good. My bf loves the fried rice as well. They have never messed up my call in orders and its always ready when I arrive. Easy, quick and delicious dinner. The older gentleman can't help but make me smile every time I call or go in to pick up food. The first time I called I thought someone was playing a prank on me. He has a total game show host voice..lmao I absolutely love it.
(5)Dahye S.
I love this place and the new owner is very friendly and nice!!! :) U won't regret it! The price is good !!! Im going here all the time!!
(5)Michelle K.
Just tried this place twice this week, after reading the previous reviews. Checked out the menu online and ordered a variety of platters to-go for my family. When I went there, I noticed that the menu online is priced very differently than the one inside the joint. About a dollar difference, but still.....I went there expecting my total to be a bit different than what it was. Hopefully that will be fixed soon. Ordered the Chicken Yakisoba for myself the first night along with some crab puffs and veggie eggrolls. Wasn't impressed with the Yakisoba. Thought it was a bit dry and lacked flavor. The crab puffs and egg rolls werent anything to anything to brag about. Pretty standard. Tried my husband's chicken teriyaki plate and thought it tasted really good. What really DID impress me about this place was the portion size. You REALLY do get quite a bit of food. I enjoyed the chicken teriyaki so much that I ended up getting it again the following day. The little old Japanese guy in the front is hilarious, and worth the trip just to see him. IMO. I will be returning to try their other plates.
(4)Lauren M.
I love love love this place for all the reasons that you can love a little restaurant. The shop is small but cozy and they made sure that there is still plenty of space to sit and enjoy if you choose, but you can also order to go and either way the food gets to you quickly. It is also very fairly priced. The food is good. The teriyaki chicken or beef are at the top of the list to try. The orange chicken, lemon chicken, beef and broccoli, mongolian beef, sweet and sour pork and all styles of fried rice are really good as well. The other reason that I love to come here is because of the sweet gentleman that is ALWAYS behind that counter. He is just a character. He always seems so happy to see anyone and everyone, and he will most definitely put a smile on your face. It's nearly impossible to order from him and not. All around I love to come here and I suggest that everyone give it a try.
(5)Raymond V.
I think 2 star is being a bit generous. I was hoping to get some good sushi but it was okay.. My vegetable bowl had old lettuce and cabbage. This restaurant is definitely not a place to go for sushi.
(2)Hyrum R.
After such good reviews on Yelp, I went to try this out. I asked the cashier what they would suggest and the customer waiting in line and both said Terrayki chicken was great and the "best seller". I ordered it. It did have a lot of meat, but it was kind of rubbery. I couldn't finish the chicken. Several gristles, which is a deal breaker for me. The sauce was ok, but very thick. The white rice was ok, but wasn't much and had a strange flavor to it. All in all, not a fan, not going back. Panda Express is better than this place and cheaper.
(2)Paul G.
I've been coming here for years and the food has always been good the prices fair and the service exceptional. it appears there is new management, the food is bad, and I say that with all sadness. The teriyaki sauce is watered down a lacks flavor, the Yakasoba is dry. Very sad. The staff is OK but not near where it used to be. too bad. my suggestion pass on this place. You will see that all the good reviews are old.
(1)Jenny R.
I have always remembered passing by this establishment and wondering how their food was. One night I was using my Yelp app to navigate me in the right direction for some delicious Japanese food. Luckily, I came across the business page for Tokyo House. I read through all the reviews and continued to see all the great things people had about this place... and the lovely gentleman behind the counter! Although, I did not stop by that night ,my curiosity got the best of me and I went back to Tokyo House a couple days later. Not only was everyone right about the how funny the adorable old man is but they were also right about the down right amazing food! The food is authentic and made very fast! I love their teriyaki bowl and their miso soup. Its just the thing to help warm your belly up on a cold night. I highly recommend this place for a quick bite to eat!
(5)Kevin P.
I stopped in tonight after reading all the great reviews. The elderly and energetic Asian man was taking orders. As mentioned by all the reviews, he was very friendly and helpful. I showed up around 7 p.m. and he was manning the front desk solo like a boss. I ordered the Beef Yakisoba to-go and the Shrimp Fried Rice. Both of the dishes tasted great and were priced reasonably. I will definitely be back!
(5)Amy N.
I came in last minute on a Friday night, literally 5 minutes before closing and they had no problem taking my order which is always a good sign of customer service. I ordered a teriyaki chicken with extra sauce and a large chicken yakisoba for my husband. Both were delicious! Be aware, the yakisoba comes with rice underneath, we will ask for all noodles next time. The meat was very tender. You also have to option of brown rice which I thought was nice. I would recommend this little place to anyone who's in the mood for something quick and delicious.
(5)Kiana H.
Mr. Foo was the rare gem of this place and although I don't know what happened, as an owner I would of reevaluated his worth. As for the food changing I honestly think that's just a placebo. The food has always been delicious pretty much no matter what you get. The new owners are nice but they will never make you feel as warm and appreciated at that impossibly always happy old man did.
(5)Jav M.
Been here many times and the little old man is always soo nice.I usually order the orange chicken with steamed rice and vegetables.I don't like too much rice,mostly meat, so he gives me extra chicken every time at no charge.One of the nicest places to go because of the customer service.Always makes me come back for more.Love it!
(5)C N.
Ugh. Vege bowl was mostly cabbage and rice and tasteless. The white meat chicken teriyaki was mostly rice, not enough teriyaki, very thin chicken, and not tasty. Both dishes came to $15. I won't be back.
(2)Kana K.
I went there two days ago for dine in. Being an asian, i dont think that a good place for asian food.... nah not my favor :/
(2)Jason R.
Been going here for quite a while. Very good teriyaki chicken dishes with excellent sauce - really hits the spot! Good portions even though it's a little pricey. They've also added sushi to the menu & most of it is great. There was maybe just one sushi roll (I think it was the spicy tuna) that was just "ok" but still better than most places. The tempura shrimp and Las Vegas rolls were very good. They also have a variety of other options like fried rice, brown rice, crab puffs, miso soup, vegetarian dishes, etc. I see a lot of people complain that the restaurant has changed over the years & it's true..it has changed but the food has remained consistently good. I still highly recommend - it's not easy finding a truly great teriyaki place in AZ that's delicious & good portions for the price - usually you sacrifice one for the other.
(5)Jon B.
Flat pepsi. Cold food. They mic it so now my tongue is burned. I like fresh food when I eat out. Sure its good but why not just have a microwave diner. Its cheaper
(2)Jon N.
2 Parts to the review: The infamous man, and the food. The food: Reviews speak for themselves. We got a few of the staples. THe teriyaki chicken (added veggies) and the yakisoba for me. Both portions were GIGANTIC and delicious. We also shared a crab cake. Took half of our large size orders home. Teriyaki Chicken had a great crispiness/smokiness to it. The hot sauce or chili oil they have adds a lot of flavor but is quite mild on the hot category, it was quite good too. To the infamous gentleman taking the order: I read the reviews and saw he came highly regarded. Even warned my gf that people love this guy so we were expecting a large personality. This guy is a charmer. Really makes you feel at home. Everyone is all smiles when ordering. Doesn't hurt that he is delivering tasty food also. Pricing is very affordable. It was $20 for us with our 2 large entrees, a drink and the appetizer. Would be under $15 with just the meals. The whole experience was awesome. He predicted we would be back after trying the Teriyaki chicken, and I wouldn't bet against him.
(4)Meagan B.
The best part about living in this part of Chandler is being very close to what many call the "Asian Mecca" of the east valley. There's no shortage of delicious restaurants, grocery stores, tea shops, etc. and you'll be lucky if you get to try them all. Maybe this should be my next bucket list?! That being said, since I moved here just over a year ago . . . I'm kicking myself for not trying Tokyo House sooner! When you walk in, it's rather empty. Not a lot of décor, but very clean. Don't let the lack of business scare you away. 102.5 KNIX playing in the background; love it! The best part of this place is the little old man / owner. He is a riot, very happy and cheerful. Cares about his customers. If you don't know what you're ordering, he'll happily show you a book with pictures. He also suggested we get the combo, as it comes with a drink, egg roll, your dish for just under $7. The Dude and I decided to share the Orange Chicken and Chicken Yakisoba. Ho lee f Batman, best Orange Chicken ever! That other establishment on the other side of Chandler can suck it, because this stuff was amazingly fresh! You could tell someone actually went to the trouble of using fresh oranges instead of some corn syrup-y, jarred garbage. The owner also said he could make it spicier for us, which was great! I also really enjoyed the Yakisoba, but will ask for double noodles next time as it's served on white rice. All of this came out to around $15. Tip: They're closed on Sundays. Can't wait to try their Teriyaki, Orange Beef, and other dishes. Would make for easy take out.
(4)Christien C.
I've been going to this restaurant for 4 years and the food and service has been consistently amazing. The orange chicken is unlike anywhere else I've tasted. It's crispy and actually tastes like oranges instead of artificial flavoring. The fried rice is another good staple. Almost everything I've tried in Tokyo House has tasted great and the cashier always makes my day with his conversation and attempts to remember everyone's name. Everyone that I've brought to this restaurant gets just as hooked as I have been these past years.
(5)Emily G.
I read all the yelp reviews. I told myself "No, Emily. You are going to try this place, you are going to eat the teryaki beef and you are NOT going to comment on the old man. This is about food damnit! YOU CAN DO THIS". *Sigh*. I love this old man. All my grandparents are dead and I want to secretly adopt him and treat him as my grandad, or just sit at a booth with my elbows out and my hands holding my head, just watchin' him work. Maybe he'd want an adopted grand daughter to tell life stories and provide asian food to? No? Maybe? Just a little bit? Well fine, I'm an independent woman and I will get over it. Maybe. My regular-sized beef teryaki was only $6 and it was a pretty big meal to eat for lunch. I really liked the sauce and the white rice, although I added some red chilli flakes in oil to give the meal a bigger kick. I thought the pricing was great, the food came out fast and you got exactly what you came for. Now lets go back to talking about the old man...
(4)Mike F.
(3)Alex K.
This place will easily become a favorite for us! We came here because if yelp and we are most definitely coming back! The man behind the counter made us feel very welcome and showed us the picture book with all of their food in it. We went with the orange chicken (delicious and so much better and different than Panda Express if that is what you're expecting), teriyaki chicken(also delicious) along with the beef with bell peppers(my favorite) with fried rice! The both the white and fried rice were great and I loved the egg rolls. You can't beat the price. We stayed and ate in the restaurant because the little old man wanted to know how we liked the food. The only reason why I didn't give it five stars is because I reserve it for over the top amazing food. This was still amazing. Eat local!
(4)Giang L.
Incredible Orange beef. Just the right amount of crispy and delicious-ness. I love this place.
(5)Bridget P.
One of the many little gems in the east valley- I totally agree with everyone about the personality of the cute little older gentleman makin it more than an ordinary takeout experience. We ordered the chicken fried rice and the chicken terriaki- both were tasty. Wasn't expecting the chicken to be fried in the fried rice, but it tasted great. I will be back again soon, it's nice to get great food and service with a smile :)
(4)WeWho E.
Just talking to the owner is worth the trip, he's amazing! And his food is pretty good too.
(4)Hannah S.
I've been going to this place for years. Best teriyaki chicken and orange chicken bowls I've ever had. I miss Foo. He always made lunch runs fun. Always great service though and not too long of a wait.
(5)Nathan P.
Like others have said here, it's fantasic. I must concur, the man at the counter is hilarious, attentive and truely cares about his customers. When I went you could just tell the true passion he puts into making sure his customers come back again and again. THIS I RESPECT! I tried the Teriyaki Chicken, every bite the flavors just melted in my mouth. The sauce is excellent and the chicken is cooked just right. Better than ANY teriyaki chicken I have ever previously tried. Now that I have come here, it is going to become one of my regular hotspots. I'm excited to keep trying the different menu options and savor the equisite flavors in every mouthwatering bite. Highly recommend this place!
(5)Sarah W.
Once again i have found an all time favorite dish at this fine establishment. The House Chicken! If you do not like mushrooms what so ever or do not care for spicy food i do not think this will appeal to you. Oh my god it is out of this world! I do not think i could consume it every day back to back but every other day or once a week would be my preference. Its even amazing when its warm not burning hot temp. wise. I will edit this review and add in more as i try more on the menu to keep you all posted. So for anyone who wants a little spice and kick in your mouth with yummy mushroom this is for you! :D
(5)B L.
Woah, teriyaki sauce sweet and starchy much? Notably, the beef is not steak, which wad my fault for assuming it would be. Also, note that the free egg roll with check in only given if order a large entree, even though this fine print is not specified on the coupon. I will not be back
(2)Linda C.
Best take-out Japanese! Have been dining here for about 18 years, and my husband for over 20! Consistent, excellent quality and friendly service. We have been huge fans of the teriyaki chicken all of these years, and are trying to work our way through the menu...but you know how it is when you find a good thing! Never have found any other teriyaki chicken anywhere as good as this. The owner definitely provides all of the charm of this little place. Lately, his place has been so busy, there is no chat time. If it's a slow day when you go, he has great stories to share, just get him talking! He's a wonderful person. Good eggrolls, yakisoba, fried rice. There are so many other menu items, stop in and give it a try! You won't be sorry.
(5)Mike M.
This place rocks! The food is excellent and they appreciate your business. It's a little slow to get your order in do call first. You won't be disappointed. Get the orange chicken
(5)Jennie Y.
Really good food for the price you pay. I love their Yakisoba !!!!! Also I just love the little old man who works the front. He is always so happy and really does his best to make his customers happy.. That's why I feel guilty giving this place only four stars.. But I'm giving them 4 stars because I wish there was another person to help with taking orders and taking phone orders.. Usually it's pretty busy and the poor man is juggling everything in front so it could take awhile to order and get your food. Tip- call in your order and just pick up! So much faster :)
(4)Crystal O.
Awesome food and awesome customer service !! I usually call ahead and pick up, never a issue with that. Always has the order made just the way we ask !
(5)Samantha O.
literally...so many times i have thought 'should i drive all the way to chandler to eat this?' i found this place while playing third wheel to my best friend, meg, and her boyfriend, adam. we wanted chinese food so i got to searching for something cheap near their house. adam chimes in mocking yelp 'how many spoons does it have, sam?! if it only has a 3 spoon rating we're not going!' we arrived to see this tiny, upbeat asian man rocking the house. he seriously holds the fort down and he is funny. and adorable. we took our food to-go and started tasting all of the treats we brought home. holy smokes this food was the business. we got the noodles with the chicken as well as the chicken with the mushrooms. the old guy recommended both. i was expecting mediocre food considering the price and the hole in the wall-ness of it. but this is sooooooo goooooooddddd. i'm pretty sure it's horrible for you so thankfully it's pretty far from me. but anytime i'm over there, we eat here. make fun of yelp again, adam! you're going to start worshiping the yelp gods (and ME!) for finding you this delicacy.
(5)Guy D.
The service was impolite and slow, the rice was room temperature and hard. Needless to say I won't be back.
(2)Sara S.
This place used to be good. The food is below mediocre now! The new owners changed way too much. The crab puffs are gross, the teriyaki sauce is bland. Overall quality is at a - 10. Don't bother going anymore.
(1)Michele H.
Yakisoba is fantastic! Tonkatsu too! Best Japanese food in the East Valley. Never disappointed when I eat here. Highly recommended!
(5)Mayra M.
Sad news! I stopped by today due to my craving for shrimp fried rice ( yummy) I've been coming here for quite some time.... the reviews speak for themselves, food is amazing! I always get shrimp friend rice spicy. But everything is good. Unfortunately a new face took our order today, and there's been sushi added to the menu. Hmmm ... so I asked for my favorite cashier (the older gentleman everyone talks about) and I was informed he quit. I was sad and shocked! The lady behind the counter went on to say he was too old and thats probably why he quit. I was confused, and felt she was wrong. Anyone who comes here knows he has a young spirit. Kind of bummed. So once I received my order I started to notice changes in the portions and little things here am there. My boyfriend insisted I was wrong, probably just let the news bother me a little too much. He could be right. Food was ok, today at least! Ill give it another try next week :)
(4)Jeff T.
Found this place on Yelp because I was in the mood for some old school Teriyaki Chicken. Was a big fan of Tokyo Express and Blue Fin. This place didn't disappoint. The Teriyaki Chicken rocked!
(5)Michelle H.
After trying this place a couple of times, I have to say I'm not going back. I wanted to like it but the yakisoba noodles on a bed of rice doesn't make sense to me. My daughter didnt' find the orange chicken that great either. Too bad, really like the quaint garden area.
(2)Angel C.
Kept hearing about this place from a few friends and relatives then decided to give it a try. I ordered what everyone recommended which was the orange chicken,orange beef,chicken fried rice and chicken yakisoba with double noodle and I have to say they were all right! Not only was the food really good but the service was great! I finally got to meet the legendary man at the front that they all kept saying was the nicest owner/host/cashier ever and he did not disappoint! He lives up to the hype and I will definitely be returning! My kids loved it so this is a good family spot incase you were wondering :-)
(5)Rashel W.
I love the chicken yacasoba!!! I get a large with all noodles not rice and the old guy at the front fu is such a charming warm hearted guy and makes my day every single time I go in there he is very sweet and compliments me on always looking stylish and put together!! Thank you fu!!! I go there for the amazing great food and the customer service!!! I love this place and appreciate the food and the hospitality!!
(5)Corey D.
I wish they delivered! But overall really good!
(5)L A.
I almost feel bad for writing this because the little old man is super nice. I ordered tonkatsu and shumai; to put it simply, the food sucked.
(1)Jay D.
Place is great grilled Japanese food. Remember that this place specializes in grilled meat and veggies. Soups are great to. The " old man " is Chinese and runs a great Japanese restaurant, the fried stuff isn't the best , but the teriyaki and anything on a skewer is amazing. Try the beef kabob with veggies and you won't try and other Asian place again. Taint be scared by the names of the items on the menu he has a book of pictures for everything on it, which he uses regularly to help people who don't know what Oniunowi is. Located in the "Asian block" of chandler they have access to the best Asian produce and products in the valley. The old man works the front counter everyday, no exceptions, he seems to remember all his regulars and treats everyone else with respect. He does move a little slow and you may see your food wait under the window as he processes the other orders but if you just watch him it is worth an extra minute or two. The white rice is sushi grade long and sticky. Place is actually ran by the woman in the back but her English is not there, she helps him when he messes up, another sign of a perfect combo of passionate people. If you don't enjoy your time there you may need to reevaluate your current life.
(4)Lindsey C.
I love this place. The man behind the counter is so awesome. He greets you like he's known you your whole life. The food is great too :)
(5)Chris S.
This place is legit. Best 'Rice Bowl' place around. Nothing has ever been bad and the guy who takes your order is awesome. Very accommodating and helpful if you ask for suggestions. I recommend this place to all my friends.
(5)Chombone C.
I wouldn't be alive today if it weren't for Tokyo House. I've been frequenting this establishment since I was weaned off my mother's nipple. All the time, people ask me: "How'd you grow to be so tall and handsome?" I don't tell them that it was genetics. I tell them that it was all the good eatin' at Tokyo House. My mom told me that when I was born my head was four times larger than my body, and because of my explosive bouts of infantile diarrhea, I wasn't able to gain weight. In layman terms, my head-to-body ratio was way out of whack, and it started creating all sorts of health problems. The doctor said that my huge head was consuming so many calories that it destroyed my immune system and put the rest of my body in a state of malnutrition. He told my poor mother that I only had two weeks before my head consumed my little limbs. Thirteen days after the doctor's diagnosis, I looked like a pink balloon on a limp string (the string being my last identifiable extremity, if you know what I mean.) My string started receding into my head like a toddler sucking up a wet spaghetti noodle. My mother thought that it was the end for me. She didn't know a better way to send me out of this cruel world than to serve me a proper last supper. She drove us to Tokyo House, ordered the Teriyaki Chicken, whispered her goodbyes to me, and stuffed my head with that magical food. I owe my life to Tokyo House. It's because of them (and the awesome Asian man at the front register) that I'm alive today.
(5)Christopher K.
I've been here many time and tried the sushi for the first time. Awesome, fresh, a bargin. What a great suprise. Can't wait for lunch tomorrow.
(5)A R.
Tried the house chicken which is a brown sauce with mushrooms on top of a bowl of rice. The chicken was barely there but there were a ton of mushrooms. The menu indicated it would be spicy but it was not. Then also got the beef fried rice which had like 4 pieces of beef and maybe needed a little salt/soy sauce. And had the 2 veggie rolls. Only reason I gave it 2 stars is because the little old man at the register was SUPER nice. Seems like he remembers his regulars. He was upbeat and really in charge. We ate in and there were people in and out of that place like it was a hot spot. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but I was not satisfied.
(2)Nicole T.
Love it! The older gent that runs the counter talks like some kind of cartoon character. He is so sweet and welcoming. Great food too! I will continue to make this a go to place for Japanese food. Delicious!
(5)Chris S.
Super owner who loves his customers, I saw this bitch in there giving him a hard time while I was there and I wanted to rip into her. Now where else would you see customers so protective of a local restaurant owner if it weren't so good? Best orange chicken ever, the sauce actually tingles your tongue and it doesn't taste generic. His wife actually uses real oranges and it is so refreshing. The miso soup is so good and filling as are their rice bowls. They use very beautiful pearl rice in their rice bowls not just regular long-grain rice here. The Japanese very much value the quality of the rice and it shows here. The owner asked me specifically if the food was good because as he put it to my partner, "I always ask the woman if the food is good because they would know better about good quality food."
(5)Christine K.
This place is amazing! It is a great little lunch spot. I love going here when I'm in a hurry and want a good quick lunch. Their chicken terriyaki is outstanding! I highly recommend this place!
(5)Lindsey P.
I just want to hug that sweet little old man who runs the front. SO NICE. The orange chicken is delicious. We're also a big fan of the teriyaki... portion sizes are pretty big but leftovers never stick around in the fridge for long. The sauce is great though. The decor is plain but I think they're trying to update it a bit... the location is a little sketchy. But the food definitely makes up for it. Definitely a Chandler must.
(4)Sabrina B.
Thoroughly enjoyed our meal at the Tokyo House. Had the orange chicken, teriyaki chicken, and the beef yakisoba. Mr. Fu was welcoming, kind and extremely helpful. Definitely worth our drive from San Tan Valley, and much better than our original plan of PF Changs.
(5)Tracy K.
I dont know why my family and I haven't gone here before! They've been here for something around 20+ years - and u can tell (in a good way)! The elderly gentleman in the evening was just very pleasant to deal with. He reminded me of my grandfather; who is VERY Japanese! Food is tender and the flavors are all homemade & not out of a bottle. I will definitely be back as often as possible!! Especially cuz they are absolutely affordable!
(5)Marshall V.
Went there for the first time tonight and I definitely plan on coming back. The inside was both clean and modern. The ladies at the counter were very nice and helpful with deciding what to get. They even have a little book of pictures so you can see what the dishes look like. when I decided on the beef sukiyaki they politely warned me that it was a traditional Japanese dish that many people try and don't like. I decided to get it anyway. it was burning hot, fresh and tasted absolutely terrific. On top of that, it came out to a little more than $9 for a large drink and a large entree (which is basically two meals). I couldn't complain about any part of my visit, and I would love to meet the old man that some of the reviews mentioned.
(5)Mark A.
I am very happy that I found this place. I have been searching for a great rice bowl restaurant for a long time and I finally found the place! However it's not just a rice bowl restaurant... they also have a whole menu of Chinese/Japanese dishes. We went for lunch and ordered the chicken teriyaki rice bowl combo, which comes with an egg roll or salad and a soda! We were stuffed and it was only $14! Even though other yelpers were recommending other dishes, I decided to play it safe with the chicken teriyaki bowl. The chicken teriyaki was fresh and piping hot! And they put just the right amount of teriyaki sauce on the bowl. My fellow yelpers got this one right! Excellent food, excellent prices! I can't wait to go back!
(5)Daniel K.
Great food and cheap too Owner answering the call in spanish was hilarious as well Finished my very generous portion of teriyaki chicken
(5)Chheng L.
Quick, tasty, and inexpensive rice bowls. It's a good quick fix for when I'm having my Yoshinoya withdrawals. They don't have the same type of beef bowls, but their house beef is good also. It comes with a lot of mushrooms, more mushrooms than meat, but I like it that way. The little Chinese man here is super friendly. I usually order take out and he always offers me a cup for water while I am waiting.
(4)MaryLou D.
I've been in this place before over the years and always had a good experience. The man who runs it is so very nice and welcoming and cheerful (and sometimes flattering!). Tonight I was just looking for a place that was open after 9pm, when most non-chain places seem to close. I skirted in here just beforehis 9:30pm closing and ordered a "House Fried Rice" with shrimp, beef and chicken, small size. It was still warm when I got back to my daughter's apartment and I dove right it. It was the best fried rice I'd had in a long time, not gummy like some, not too salty like some, just right, and only $6. It was more than enough and I couldn't finish it so I'll have leftovers for tomorrow. I'm sure glad I made it there in time. I recommend this small Mom and Pop place. It's been here for years.
(4)Kyle H.
I am going to be the party-pooper here and say that my visit was only so-so. My brother and I both ordered here and neither of us finished our meals. Maybe... we just weren't that hungry. With that said, maybe I just don't know good (real) Asian food when I have it in my mouth? This could be the case... or my brother and I both got bad batches. After all, we did stumble in about 15 minutes before they were closing (which generally doesn't make the cooks happy). The owner however was super nice. Actually, absurdly nice. He had a demeanor that had us both walking out going... "could that guy be any more calm?" Seriously though, I've never met someone so peaceful. Seeing as how we had never been there the owner also whipped out a little picture book with all the stuff they serve. It was nice for us two un-cultered folks. With all this said, would I go again? Not really unless I was right there and someone else wanted to go.
(3)Mauihammer T.
I do not believe how this place got the rating that it has. I got burnt, over cook shumai, precooked and dried out chicken. Food is bad to go along with the unhelpful order taker. I will not be back.
(1)Barbara C.
The combination of the food, and the great attitude of the owner are priceless. Every time I walk in there I walk out with great food for a great price, and a smile on my face. I can feed my whole family for $20 and after a long, cold and dreary day at work I walk in and the owner says to me: "So vibrant despite the cold". And then keeps referring to me as "oh, vibrant one". I think I'm falling in love...
(5)Rich B.
Why did it take me so long to find you? Been in the neighborhood for 6+ Years and I just recently found this place! I have tried most things on the menu and love the Chicken or Been Teriyaki & the House Chicken/Beef. Go with a Large only a buck or so more and you get a huge meal that can last you 2-meals. Food is always really good, Lots of it, great flavor and the guy who runs the place is always friendly and helpful.
(5)Rj S.
I love this place! The gentleman behind the counter is amazingly funny and was entertaining the customers as they came in. The food is authentic and made very fast! I love their house fried rice and their chicken teriyaki is awesome! Would highly recommend this place for a neat fun night! Very good!
(5)Andy R.
This is a great place. The teriyaki chicken is the best I've ever had. Tangy, sweet, salty, smoky... The business owner is a genuinely good man who seems to care about everyone. UPDATE: For those who get takeout, I feel compelled to update my review to give a heads-up to those ordering. The older gentleman always manages the lines perfectly, and helps everyone in a truly remarkable fashion. There is a lady who is sometimes there during the day, however, who does a less stellar job of balancing between the normal and call-ahead lines. Despite recognizing me, and having what turned out to be my food finished and ready when I got there, I still waited 15 minutes to get it while people who had not called in came in and out, and other people who also had already ordered but were dining in picked up their orders. I have a limited amount of time during my lunch hour, and many options for food. There's a reason I called ahead, and it isn't to stare at my food getting cold for 15 minutes while people who chose not to have the foresight to do so get served first. Moral of the story is, great food, just make sure you pointedly ask if that's your food sitting on the counter rather than trusting her to let you know when it's ready.
(4)Brent N.
Food is really good and I enjoy the location
(5)Brent S.
I have been going to Tokyo House for almost 4 years and it is most definitely the best all around food in Chandler. The owners are fabulous people and the food is delicious and very affordable. I usually get the House Chicken but everything is fantastic. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Richard M.
OK, yeah, everyone LOVES teriyaki, we know! Well, don't so quickly dismiss the other absolutely AMAZING dishes served here! It may look like a little pre-processed Japanese hole in the wall from the outside, but they're a die hard home-made mom and pop your mouth full of great food establishment! I'd highly recommend trying the Katsu bowl! You can hardly find ANY kind of Japanese katsu in AZ, yet they have an excellent one that's very traditional, but not too expensive! I'd love to explain the mystique of this dish, but too many people think that fried egg with onions and leeks topped over a diced pork cutlet that's coated in panko bread crumbs is too strange to be palatable. Well, to them I say you should educate your tongue, and expose it to some delicious culture! There's also Orange chicken... This dish is completely the bee's knees. It easily and without remorse makes Panda Express look like a burnt out oil can that a homeless person decided to cook some chicken in over a pile of burning newspapers. Their house beef? Spicy garlic brown sauce and beef with mushrooms? Heaven. Simple and delicious. And I haven't even mentioned their coup de grace yet. Their fried rice might seem a little "heavy" on the surface as it's lightly fried with some garlic oil, but it outclasses all competitors. Paired with their lightly fried shrimp, it's sweet garlic love. Seriously, their fried rice is the Sean Connery of fried rices. As I've been eating here for far longer than I'd like to admit, I'd have to say I might be a little biased. But, for the great unique quality and cheap price, I guarantee you're not going to find any better in AZ!
(5)Rich B.
Fantastic Food and you can't beat the price! Glad I found this place on yelp! I have been about a mile from Tokyo house for over 6 years and just recently started coming year. What a fantastic place and as the others have said, the guy who owns the place is really nice. The food was awesome! So far I have had their Teriyaki Chicken, Teriyaki Beef, Orange Chicken and House Beef..My favorite is the House beef, with an amazing sauce on the tender pieces of beef and mushrooms. The rice they use is just great too and they coat the rice with the sauce so you are not eating bland rice throughout your meal. I generally get a large meal for around $6.50, which usually lasts 2-meals and I can eat too. The meals are big! And the quality/price can't be beat....I am definitely going to be coming here regularly.
(5)Bonnie C.
Love the little old man and the orange chicken!
(5)Kat P.
I've been going here for 5 years! I've tried Beef teriyaki, shrimp/veggie tempura, orange chicken, and beef broccoli..all are goood!!!!! For 4 yrs I was only ordering the beef teriyaki bowl. I've only tried the other stuff this year and I'm planning to try the other stuff on the menu. My bf always gets the obento which he loves. I'm not a big fan of katsu that's why I dnt usually get that. The man that owns it (I think his name is Mr. Wong) is super duper nice! I love coming here after a long and frustrating dat at work bc he's soo cheerful, positive and peaceful person that makes my frustration go away.
(5)Amy V.
Love the old guy at the counter. Always happy and funny. Foods fresh, fast and cheap.
(4)Josh B.
I have been going to tokyo house ever since i was a kid with my parents for almost 20 years. This is the best place for Teryaki anywhere and I have tried it at alot of different places. I have even had genuine teryaki from real japanese family recipe which tokyo house comes very close to.. Now I take my family and son there which he loves it too... I know that we will keep going to this place forever... One more thing, the old man at the counter knows how to treat his customers.. The only thing is I think is funny is that anytime i ask for hot mustard, they only give me one packet and depending on they extra flavor i am wanting to add to it, the chili oil is also sooo good to add to each dish.
(5)Marilynn L.
People are right. Not very authentic by a long shot but it's really tasty and you can share a teriyaki bowl with another person.
(3)John J.
THE BEST Orange Beef on the planet. Guaranteed.
(5)Vicky M.
I'm so full of their good food right now that I can hardly sit and type this review. My husband went to what I refer to as "nerd games" i.e. Dominion etc. so I decided not to cook and take my 15 and 2 year old out to grab some take out. My daughter is an Asian food addict and I feel bad that I don't buy it that often so instead of the usual crap, I remembered that Tokyo House was right on the corner. I'm SO glad we went. We ordered the Orange Chicken, Orange Beef, House Fried Rice and Egg Rolls. The food was DELICIOUS!! The portions were huge. We will have left overs to feed all four of us tomorrow. You can taste the real orange flavor in the beef and chicken. The house fried rice is the BEST rice ever. I actually don't like rice but I would eat this every day. It has huge shrimp, beef and chicken pieces. Perfectly cooked and not too sticky or dry. The food was piping hot even when we got home. The owner is the sweetest, funniest and coolest old Asian man you will ever meet (besides my Sister's husband) :-) It was beyond refreshing to have a cheerful and polite person greet you and chat with you in a restaurant. Much better than the sullen, rude teenagers who are just glad to get you away from the counter or who are so fake and valley girl sounding you want to push them off a bridge. I have lived within walking distance from Tokyo House for over 7 years and I'm SAD to say this is the first time I have gone. I KICK myself for being so close to this GEM and not eating there. I will be going back and bring friends and family too.
(5)Christine P.
After living within walking distance of this neighborhood gem for 8 years I finally tried it one night after a long day at work (and coming across great reviews). The place is clean and very basic. The real delight is the little old man who seems to be at the counter every day. He is so upbeat and friendly, and sharp as a tack. This place has a very loyal following and I'd attribute that to him as much as the well priced and yummy food! You can't beat the price and the portions are generous. With all the places that are going under these days I am confident this neighborhood staple will be going strong for a good long time!
(5)Ryne P.
Mouthgasm (noun) - an orgasm that takes place within the mouth, often caused by tastebuds being overwhelmed by deliciousness. ... yeah I'll just leave it at that. Don't forget you can get all white meat chicken if you're into that. IMO it's worth it for all chicken entrees. Also, the main guy who runs the place is always in an amazing mood and has yet to turn my frown upside-down when I come in bi-weekly to get my grub fix. If there is a god, he'd eat at Tokyo House, plain and simple. Finger-lickin' good. Don't forget to get some "Dew from the Mountain" hahahaha
(5)Andrea M.
Wow! This is a great little Japanese hole-in-the-wall that seems to specialize in quality take-out. When Brak and I walked in, the place was empty and I was ready to be disappointed, despite of the other reviews. The menu had a ton of cooked food (teriyaki, yakisoba, donburi, etc.), and as a sushi eater, I wasn't quite sure what to pick. When I asked what one item meant, the man at the counter (the owner?) said the book would help...and handed me a small photo album with photos of quite a few of the menu items. It was funny and effective. I was surprised how busy the place is. While I was deciding what to order (3-4 minutes), the phone rang at least three times for take-out. In the half-hour I was in the dining area, at least 15 people picked up orders or sat down for a meal. It appears that they have a strong following, well-earned if the food I had was typical. I ordered a small shrimp yakisoba and a soda. The taste was good, and even the small order was a huge amount of food. Our orders were really pretty quickly, but it didn't seem like the food was pre-made and sitting on warmers. The service was also really good; I got a kick out of the owner. He was genuinely interested in how we liked our meals. I suggest this place for a simple, cheap dinner and would definitely visit again.
(4)Mike S.
The BEST in AZ... Just go there. I grew up in Seattle with really good teriyaki on every block. Moving here was a shock. This is as good as almost any teriyaki i've had in Seattle. The owner is funny as hell too..
(5)Brittany M.
I went here based on the other yelp reviews. The lemon chicken bowl I had was tasty and cheap, and yes, like the other reviewers the Japanese owner put a smile on my face! He just seems genuinely interested in every customer :).
(4)Kevin C.
Another strip mall gem. The Zombie Girl and I hit Tokyo House after finding it reviewed here. It completely lives up to the hype. The owner is the coolest dude you'd ever want to serve you a meal. He's got a ton of personality, is polite to a fault, and obviously loves what he does. There is a large selection of stuff on the menu, all at ridiculously low prices. I opted for a simple Teriyaki chicken bowl while the Zombie Girl dined on Yakisoba. The food was fresh and awesome. I also ordered a Mountain Dew, which the owner read back as "Dew from a mountain", awesome! I returned for lunch the next day and had sweet & sour pork. Again, everything fresh and flaming hot, obviously not pulled from under a heat lamp. Went with a "dew from a mountain" again, of course. Looking forward to trying more stuff. Brak bestows Tokyo House with his coveted 5-star rating, with a supplemental 6th star for the smiling, friendly service.
(5)Jessica C.
The first impression I got was a very welcoming one! The sweet man at the front greeted us and was SO sweet and nice! I liked how clean the restaurant is too. I ordered the Mongolian beef and my boyfriend had the orange beef, they were both delicious! I went because this place was highly rated on here and I'm glad we did. We will be returning very soon to try other things on their menu!
(5)Skully L.
I was kind of war driving with Yelp and found this little place. It had the best rating in the plaza it was in. I was almost gonna get taco bell and call it a night, but I was compelled to try this place. The gentleman who was working the counter, I think from the other reviews I saw was the owner. He was a nice man and a little humorous. The people there seemed to know him and knew this place well, I ordered the house chicken combo and a miso soup, I got it to go since I was camping out at home that night. I gotta say, I'm not a big rice bowl fan, but this place was great. The soup was good, and chicken was really good. chunky, lots of mushrooms and flavor, and just enough spice. I devoured it all. I usually don't eat all the rice, but it mixed well with the chicken. Even the egg roll was really good and crunchy despite me stopping at the store on the way home. I would definitely eat here again.
(4)Ward A.
Asked for spicy Teryaki chicken and receive a pile of burnt red peppers on top. Whole dish tasted like burnt food. Bummer. Owners seemed nice.
(2)J L.
Good for a quick, cheap meal. I had the orange chicken and enjoyed it. My boyfriend had teriyaki chicken, which he did NOT enjoy, and he found the miso soup watery and too salty. This is not healthy Japanese food, that's for sure. If this place was right down the street, I would probably return when I need cheap food quickly, but since it's a fifteen-minute drive for me, I will most likely not be back.
(2)Dawn A.
The Tonkatsu I have been searching for. So good It seriously brought a tear to my eye. Such friendly service as well.
(5)Stella C.
I've been coming here for years! My absolute favorite place!
(5)Rebeccah L.
Good stuff! Not that normal grease bucket Chinese food (a la Panda Express)! I like the Tokyo Chicken, but the Teriyaki is really good, too. The man who owns the place, Fu, is SUPER nice and always had a good attitude. I don't think this guy can ever NOT be happy, he makes my day every time! Good place and way cheap. I like how you have the option to get white meat chicken, too.
(4)Kristine W.
Best Spicy Teriyaki chicken ever!! The little old man is always so nice and accommodating!!! I highly recommend Tokyo House!
(5)Eddie C.
Best Teriyaki Chicken in town. Period. I have been to many Japanese restaurants and nobody comes close!
(5)Joe U.
i moved to the tempe area about 2 weeks ago from socal, the mecca for asian restaurants. since moving out here, my only taste for asian food has been panda express. well, i was craving teriyaki last night but had no idea where to go so i did a search here. tokyo house got a bunch of great reviews and everyone mentioned a cool old man behind the counter so i just had to check this place out. as soon as i walked in the door, i was greeted by the old man...from across the joint, behind the counter, mind you. he was SUPER nice and SUPER funny! checked out the menu and the selection was a bit overwhelming! they have every teriyaki dish available, and bunch of fried rice and noodle choices, and for those that like rabbit food, vegetable dishes. i was a bit surprised though to not see gyoza or pot stickers on the menu...was bummed out about that. i had a hard time deciding what to get but remembered Sarah W.'s review of the house chicken, so i went with that. i went with a large order and let me tell you; if you're hungry, you definitely will be stuffed after a large order. the dish was very tasty and delicious and was definitely overflowing with mushroom. i love mushroom! the house chicken is supposed to be spicy and although it had a little kick, it wasn't the "spicy" i was used to from asian joints in socal. i wish it had a bit more rice, though. either way, the dish was great! i would definitely order it again! i highly recommend this joint. you will be treated well by the cool old man behind the counter, the place is clean, the servings are generous and the price is cheap!
(5)Juan M.
My friend introduced me to Tokyo House and I'm glad he did. This is my favorite restaurant. They have the best Orange Chicken and Orange Beef in town and in my opinion the world. I have eaten in Los Angeles's China town and China Town's restaurants can't compete. When I order the Orange Chicken I substitute the white rice underneath for noodles. Its like having Orange Chicken on top of chow mien just with no vegetables. I'm sure they will add veggies if you request them. When I order their Orange Beef which is basically the same thing as Orange Chicken except its with beef, duh. A previous reviewer stated that the Orange Beef is enough the earn this place a 5 and he is 100% correct, it is amazing. The beef is breaded and is deliciously tender. When I order the Orange Beef I sometimes substitute the white rice for egg fried rice or noodles. The orange sauce is a huge part of the reason why they have the best Orange Chicken and Beef in the world. I have also eaten Tokyo House's chicken egg rolls, crab puffs, terayaki chicken, house chicken, house beef, sweet and sour pork, sweet and sour chicken, shrimp yakisoba. Tokyo House has never disappointed out of the more than 100 times I have visited in the past year. The employees are great, especially Foo the cashier. The owners are friendly are as well.
(5)Justin H.
The best spicy teriyaki chicken I have ever eaten! The place looks deceiving, but produces excellent food and the staff is friendly.
(5)Joey H.
Found this place from yelp and had to check it out based on the great reviews. All I can say is wow! This place is super yummy! I have a new favorite! Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed. My only downfall was they don't accept Amex cards.
(4)Nessa B.
I've been eating here for many years. And the only thing I ever eat is the Chicken with vegetables. It's delicious. The people are friendly, the food is reasonably priced. I always take out and have never dined in. Nothing much bad to say about this place. But I tend to like my food spicy, and they tend to be very stingy on giving away their chili pepper oil. I swear to you I made myself four little containers of chili oil and set them on the counter to have the lady place them in the bag. And when I came home there was only 2 in the bag. If they really don't want to give their chili up maybe they should start charging, I would gladly pay so I don't feel guilty just cause I like my food a little spicier than most. But overall I'd recommend this place.
(4)Rosie R.
I discovered this place about 3 years ago and I've been coming back ever since. I love the little old man who is usually there to take your order, he is so happy and positive, and because of that I always leave a tip. I eat in and take out often. My favorite is the teriyaki chicken and house rice!! The house rice is the best I've ever had, I don't know what they do, but it's amazing!!
(5)Denis B.
The orange beef alone is good enough to earn this place 5 stars. I thought the teriyaki chicken was a little bland, but as an out of towner, i can already say my first stop off the plane next year will be for some more orange beef. Thank goodness for yelp, because the place itself is very plain, and never would've pegged it as a place that would've knocked my socks off with the first bite.
(5)John S.
This place is why i use yelp, amazing fresh food and great atmosphere. It's not a date place it's the cheers of takeaways.
(5)Andrew P.
Awesomely delicious rice bowl place. The teriyaki chicken rice bowl, ordered light on the sauce, is particularly good, as is the orange chicken rice bowl. I accidentally left my keys here once. The proprietor was kind enough to hold them for me until I later realized and returned to retrieve them.
(5)Christina C.
I just LOVE this place. The food is really good for cheap Japanese food. Much better than the other place across the street. The gentleman that is always at the counter is very very nice. If I want cheap Japanese, this is the place to go.
(5)Brian H.
Not the same since new ownership.
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