We got the Kimchi Cheese Katsu Bento. It's a crispy pork cutlet stuffed with kimchi and cheese which was very good. We also dded an extra udon on the side since it doesn't come with the set. The Unagi Bento was also a hit. The eel had that rich, fatty texture with a deep savory sweet glaze. It came with a warm miso soup and a salad that balanced everything out nicely. You'll order through an iPad at your table, grab your own water and silverware, and the server brings everything out! Great food, easy ordering system, definitely coming back!! read more

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Really wanted to like this place since reviews were well received and we pass by many times. Ordered take out: grilled chicken curry don and a curry udon. Both fell short of expectations. Grilled bite sized chicken breast accompanied by curry that leans salty and lacks depth. Store bought curry cubes with a little finesse probably gets you closer to Japanese curry. The don being served in a rectangle container was also an interesting choice. The curry udon was probably most disappointing. There was no protein whatsoever. Nor was this listed and mentioned. It's just udon and the curry which has 2 specks of beef and carrots. Unfortunately not enough for us to want to return to try the other items. read more

Abe Japanese Food - Curry udon - Japanese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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I was craving some Japanese food/ katsu and this place sold the spotttt! The cheese katsu was SO good, it got a bit heavy after a while but it was very tender and filled with cheese. The side salad dressing was very tart and refreshing as well. I got the soba combo and the soba was super light and dipping sauce was on point. The service was pretty fast since you order on the tablet. The ambiance was very nice and clean. Food came out pretty fast. I would try other foods for sure ! read more

Abe Japanese Food - Japanese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Went to eat zaru soba, a Japanese summer dish that I've been craving. Serving was so generous and very tasty! They also show the WC games ! read more

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Pretty good Japanese restaurant with solid bento box options! I got the chicken karaage bento box for $16 and it had good portions and tasted great! I wished the chicken was more crispy, but it tasted good nonetheless. You order through a table kiosk, and it's cashless. I didn't wait long for my food to be prepared (5-10 minutes). The restaurant is clean and quite spacious. The reason I rated it 4 out of 5 is bc there were tables with foods and plates that weren't cleaned up more than 10 minutes after the customers left. I didn't see the servers or any employee walking and checking on the customers or clearing tables close to when I finished eating. TLDR: Food is great, good price, and would definitely come again, but I think Abe needs more employees. read more

Abe Japanese Food - Chicken Karaage Bento - Japanese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Over the years, we've been here a few times. But to say what they're known for or what I missed about them, I wouldn't be able to tell you. So recent visit was a choice by my wife as we had a party of 5. As you see in the pictures, we we had an assortment of bento and such. The 2 katsu, my son had the chicken and I had the pork. Both were nicely fried and tender. Overall, it was a better experience than in the past, which is a good thing. read more

Abe Japanese Food - Japanese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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We decided to pop in for lunch. Relatively quick service. Food was delicious. Everyone loved their choices. Portions were generous. Would definitely purely return to Abe's restaurant. read more

Abe has a lot of unique Japanese dishes you likely won't find elsewhere. Plenty of seating when you walk in and vibe is chill. We ordered on the iPad and the food came out super quick. The beef udon soup was flavorful and broth was beefy. I even had enough for leftovers. The Sun Kissed sushi roll was fresh and bright with yuzu and plenty of salmon. The pork ekiben over rice was delicious and comforting! Love that it's a chill spot and want to try other things in their menu next time like their katsu and bento boxes. read more

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First time here and it was nice. A clean place & easy to order. The food was so fresh and filling! You can tell they really strive for freshness. My only issue is not having the server experience, we didn't know if there were refills, utensils, etc. We just charged it to the game and enjoyed what we could. read more

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The food was delicious! We went in during a busy time but they were able to accommodate a seating for us. It's pretty much self-order/service here other than the workers coming to bring out your food. The menu is pretty extensive and diverse. I had the kimchi cheese katsu and it was really crispy with a perfect amount of kick from the kimchi. The soba was really delicious too, the noodles had just the right amount of chewiness. One thing to keep in mind, you have to pay first even if you order at the table (tap to pay). read more

Abe Japanese Food - Cold Soba - Japanese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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Japanese spot in the middle of the Korean plaza was an interesting choice but glad I went. The food was great, got the unagi and it was as expected. Draft beers were pretty cheap but they didn't have so they were able to sub it out for a can beer instead. You order on the app which I like and the server will being out everything to your table. Tons of booths to choose from or tables if you prefer read more

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Decided to eat Japanese with a few friends and stumbled upon Abe. I ordered the curry katsu with side of soba and it was delicious. The curry was slightly sweet and had good umami flavor that was rich, chicken was crispy and the side of cold soba was also delectable. I found the style and ambiance to be minimalistic and cozy. Ordering through the QR menu and having it delivered was also niche and hassle free. I would definitely come back next time! read more

Abe Japanese Food - Curry Katsu Cold Soba - Japanese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

The service and ambiance is very nice. the menu is on a QR code/touch screen and they bring it out to you afterwards. They have a station for water and to-go boxes which is convenient. They utilize their space well for how big the venue is. There was some wait time, but they get you seated pretty quick. We ordered: - cold soba noodles - the flavors were great and the dipping sauce had lots of flavor - calamari - very crispy - I would recommend - sashimi bowl - I feel the salmon to rice ratio was off - there was more rice than sashimi - katsu ekiben - the portion was good - okonomiyaki - on the oiler side, but the flavors are good and a good dish to share Everything was sized great for the price and definitely hits the spot if you're craving Japanese food. read more

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Always my go-to for kimchi cheese katsu ($16)! The meat was a bit tough this time but I guess it can be a hit or miss. The kakuni ekiben ($16) came with so much rice underneath in their rectangular wooden boxes with 6 pork belly slices. We obviously ended up wasting half of the rice. Wish it had a few more pieces of meat instead of half of the veggie garnishes. Overall, I like how the place comes up with new menu items and keeps up with the renovations. You can order through their tablets on tables which is convenient! read more

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Solid Japanese spot! We got there right before the dinner rush but it does get packed. Edamame ($4) was perfectly salted and portion. The abe udon ($8) was a tad salty but over wise great! The curry katsu don ($13) was huge! The katsu was so flakey but the curry was lacking a bit. If it had more veggies I think it would be perfect. Service was quick and clean! You do have to get your own water and sides but def recommend this spot if you're not in the mood for Korean food read more

Abe Japanese Food - Edamame, Curry Katsu Donburi, Abe Udon - Japanese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

FOOD INSTAGRAM: @northtx.gemz **** WHAT THEY'RE KNOWN FOR: diverse menu of authentic Japanese food! THE VIBE: surprisingly very modern with earth wood tones and you order through an iPad so kinda techy. PRICE: ~$50 (with total + small tip- pricier than I thought!) WOULD I COME BACK? Maybe. **** Overall Rating: 7/10 - I love Japanese food but this place was pricier than other places I've tried before. - I specially came to try the okonomiyaki which is something I've generally never had before and tbh it was kind of soggy which I don't know if it's supposed to be like that in general. - The udon had great flavor actually do recommend that. - The bento box had a great variety. The salmon was okay it was slightly fishy! read more

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Was craving soba noodles and found this spot while searching online. The food did not disappoint and were left with great thoughts about the place! My boyfriend and I got there around 3-4 PM so there was barely any people and the service was quick and attentive. So I will list the foods what we both ranked from top to bottom: 1) Soba noodles were definitely up there. The noodles were perfect and the sauce was full of flavor by itself and putting the additional ingredients in. We were very impressed by this dish and will definitely come back for this again. 2) Fried calamari legs: always a fan of a good calamari! Breading was good. 3) Kakuni don: pork belly tasted delicious! My boyfriend would've liked it more if it had veggies but I usually prefer my don without it. 4) Cheese Katsu: the Katsu was okay but it was actually the salad that stole the show on the dish. The cabbage was nice and crunchy while the sauce really made it delicious. The only thing that threw me off was to pay and provide tip right when we're ordering on the tablet. Luckily everything we ordered was delicious and we enjoyed our time there! read more

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Finally tried Abe. Curry katsu did not disappoint. The Korean fusion options look good too. Prices are fair for the quality. Solid 4 stars.

This was such a unique dining experience. It is so fun to try new things! This is a great Japanese comfort food restaurant in Carrollton that is located in a shopping center with predominantly Asian restaurants. You could enjoy a different restaurant everyday in this area and it would take quite some time to exhaust them all. The decor is minimalist and very clean. The tables are pretty large and would fit multiple items or large bento boxes and not be crowded. We ordered unsweetened ice tea and it is freshly brewed which was appreciated. We started out with the Sunomono (cucumber salad with vinaigrette dressing and shredded crab.) This was such a delicious, light and refreshing appetizer that I would definitely get again. For our entrees we ordered the Unagi Ekiben containing grilled fresh water eel with Japanese style side dishes over rice. The Ekiben was served with shrimp tempura, miso soup, and side salad. I rarely eat tempura but the shrimp was absolutely delish dipped in the vinaigrette that was in the cucumber salad. Wow! It was a flavor explosion and perfectly crispy. The eel combined with the Japanese fresh pickles was an abolute umami bomb and I loved it. It was fantastic. My husband ordered the Teriyaki Chicken Bento Box and enjoyed (that tempura yam!) although the chicken was a touch dry and he said he would probably order the eel next. The menu has so many nice choices that it was difficult to make a decision! Oh well! I guess I better go again some day and try some more of Abe's delicious morsels! I highly recommend this restaurant. You can tell the owners operate with excellence. read more

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Solid Japanese spot. Curry katsu is crispy and flavorful. The space is clean and minimalist. Would come back to try the Korean fusion options. read more

The place was nicely lit and there was plenty of seating. My husband and I were not satisfied with our dinner elsewhere so we decided to come to Abe and it definitely satisfied us. We got the curry katsu and it was perfect! It topped off our night. We also got this beef hotpot sukiyaki that we didn't enjoy as much as it was a bit on the sweeter side. It wasn't bad but it just didn't suit our taste at the time. I really liked the agadashi tofu! That was also very perfect. Service was friendly but our food did take quite a bit to come out. I might've just been hangry at the time so no judgement there. Will be back to try more!! read more

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We arrived and asked to be seated in a booth. We ordered beers and food through the kiosk, which felt odd since it asked for tips before the food even arrived. I thought the food was decent. The restroom was dirty, and the trash can was overflowing. read more

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Just tried Abe Japanese grill. Really great layout when you walk in. Friendly staff seated us right away. You order on a tablet at the table and food is out quickly. I will say the tempura plate (appetizer) was probably the best I've had in Texas. Light, crispy and fresh. You get a huge plate with shrimp and veggies. Great Udon on the side too! Loved this place and will be back. read more

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My wife & I came here with some friends. At first we thought it was very impersonal, but after we placed our order on the menu pad, the service was wonderful and the server was very helpful. The atmosphere was okay. The food tasted pretty good. read more

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Tried this place as it was recommended due to the "server-less" type environment. Got seated and used an iPad to order and pay for our meal. Drinks were delivered quite quickly and food not too far after. The presentation of the food is nice and the food is delicious. While server-less, staff comes by and checks on you. We've been here twice already and plan to back back again! read more

Abe Japanese Food - Cold Soba noodles in broth - Japanese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Great little find! Everything was delicious & the food came out quickly. You order by iPad at the table. Plentiful parking. Reasonably priced. I'll definitely be back! read more

Abe Japanese Food - Unagi Ekiben - Japanese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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My first time having an actual japanese meal, not including pure sushi lol. I was craving some cheese katsu after seeing it on my feed and this place def did not disappoint. Me and my cousin went on a sunday night and there wasn't very many people in there. The vibes inside were nice and dim, and I enjoyed the wooden seats they have as well. You order yourselves on a ipad, but the service was still great, and our waitress made sure we had everything we needed when food was coming. We ordered a bunch of appetizers to start. The gyozas were nice and crispy, haven't had one like that before. The takoyaki had lots of flavor and satisfying mouth feel. I didn't know fried tamago was a thing but decided to order it since i love tamago sushi, and it was good but i'd prefer it on its own without it being fried for the pungent sweet flavor. My favorite was the kakuni pork belly, so soft and barely need to chew; SOO GOOD. For the rolls, they were great, rice was soft and were good quality. The rolls are also very large so keep that in mind. The rainbow roll was personally my favorite but the unagi was good as well. Me and my cousin shared a kimchi cheese katsu and a curry katsu (pork loin). There was definitely a cheese pull on the cheese katsu and was very crispy. The sauce it comes with pairs nicely as well. The curry katsu was also great and the curry was spectacular, ate pretty much all of it with the side rice lol. My cousins said the soba noodles and Abe steak were good as well. This is definitely a great spot and recommend it to all!!! read more

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Went with a couple of friends and shared a couple of items including the sukiyaki, kimchi chicken katsu, and takoyaki. Everything was delicious. The kimchi chicken katsu was thick and juicy with a nice crisp fried coating with kimchi underneath the coating. The sourness of the kimchi offset the fried-ness of the chicken well and the portion size was large. The takoyaki was good, with a gentle crisp and a not a lot of sauce. The sukiyaki was so big that we struggled. It was delicious though, with a good mix of vegetables and meat, plus a raw egg for dipping. The meat was thicker than anticipated and a little tougher, but I think I was expecting more thin and fatty slices like Shabu Shabu. Overall, a great meal with leftovers to spare. Pricing was good for three people, portions were great, and service was good. Ordering is a self-kiosk. They have a huge menu range and I only wish I had a bigger stomach or came with more friends to share more food with! I'll definitely have to come back and try their other menu options. read more

Abe Japanese Food - Sukiyaki - Japanese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

This may have become my top katsu spot. We ordered the cheese kimchi katsu, curry katsu, takoyaki, and rainbow roll. The sushi was huge and delicious. The takoyaki was pretty standard and had no flaws, really good. The cheese katsu is a must try. I definitely recommend ordering it and trying it. I loved how you can grab as much of the pickled spicy onions. The service is amazing and simple, just order on the ipad and all the to-go boxes, onions, and water are self serve and simple. The restaurant is super nicely laid out, with these big private booths that allow for a nice peaceful dinner setting and plenty of privacy. This has become my number 1 spot to go to and recommend to everyone now! read more

Abe Japanese Food - Curry Katsu and Cheese Katsu and Takoyaki and Rainbow Roll - Japanese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Fast and friendly service (now with multiple kiosks with pics to decide and ponder choices)! A large variety of options that did not disappoint! We started with some Takoyaki, followed by crispy katsu, and for the entree had a gigantic hot pot of shroom-filled umami goodness. Everything that I could hope for in a Japanese restaurant! read more

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Have ordered here several times over past few months always outstanding. My wife is from Japan and I lived there for 10 years and this place is authentic. Tried various dishes and everything on the menu is awesome. Great taste, great value and highly recommend. read more

Really solid spot! I'm a big fan of their cheese katsu and the unagi is amazing as well!

I've been coming to Abe for years now and have always had a great experience. Their menu is full of traditional Japanese classics. Recently I've been ordering the sukiyaki and I can tell you, if you're a hot pot lover, you'll enjoy this dish. It's full of veggies like cabbage and mushrooms as well as a ton of beef. It's nutritious and filling. The ordering process is pretty self-sufficient. You order via the digital kiosk up front and the food will come out once it's ready. read more

Husband and I were wanting to try out soba noodles so we found this little gem. We came here on a Sunday afternoon. It was decently busy. The ambiance was cute and modern. Although it was busy, there was plenty of tables still available. When you walk in, you order off a self order screen, then take your receipt and go find a table. We ordered a their zaru soba and katsu chicken. Everything came out quick. The food was delicious! read more

Abe Japanese Food - Soba noodles - Japanese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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FOOD Tempura - Tempura was super crunchy and yummy. It came with an assortment of fried foods including Jalapenos, Sweet Potato, Shrimp, Onion, etc. Very very light on the breading which made this dish divine. Udon - Light broth and great noodle texture! Very yummy! Beef Sukiyaki - Comes out on the stove for you to cook. The beef was fresh and good. Because it's on the stove, it comes steaming hot. Enoki mushrooms were fire, especially when soaked in the beef broth. It also comes with egg yolk on the side for you to dip which adds a bit extra flavor. I got udon on the side which was super yummy with the broth. Chewy and great consistency with the noodles. Lowkey the broth was to die for. Loved it so much! Spicy Chicken Yakisoba - All I can say is that this dish was pretty spicy for me so I did not eat much of it. My family really enjoyed the spiciness and the pan-fried flavor. Volcano Roll - The Volcano Roll was spicy and had fresh crab. It was topped with scallops. Sauce came in generous portions which added to the flavor of the rice around the sushi! Creamy and good overall. VIBES Very modern type of vibes. The seating is all wooden tables with shared benches as well as wooden booths. It was pretty casual. I came on a Sunday during lunch and there were lots of families so it was a bit on the louder end with all the kids. One this I really liked was that the tables are super large and spacious which give plenty of room for food! SERVICE At first the person running the tables seemed a little bit pissed but I do not blame him since it was pretty crowded. But it was a bit uncalled for especially when I was asking about my allergy after ordering. Other than that, food came out quickly. read more

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This review is from a visit in December of 2023. Abe's great cheese katsu is always so good, and the udon combo meant me and my gf could both eat for a good price. We've tried the agedashi tofu and takoyaki before, which were both excellent. They added some new stuff to the menu like highball drinks (which were stronger than expected) and some new rice dishes. Quick kitchen, delicious food, great service, and a great atmosphere. Try it out, you definitely won't be disappointed! read more

Abe Japanese Food - Cheese Katsu combo with udon feeds two people easily! - Japanese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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Delicious katsu and udon noodles! If you're craving Japanese food, this is one of the best spots to go. The portion sizes are generous, making it well worth the price. Ordering is super convenient too--it's all done on an iPad right at your table. Highly recommend for a satisfying and flavorful meal. read more

Abe Japanese Food - Japanese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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I was craving katsu curry and ordered via Uber Eats- unfortunately after receiving my order, I discovered they had forgotten the curry. I ordered the katsu curry bento (which turned out to just be katsu bento). The portion size was average and the pork katsu was good but lacked flavor on its own. The bento came with 3 pieces of tempura, 3 pieces of sushi, white rice, and salad. The packaging could have been better (my side of udon spilled all over the inside of the bag). Ultimately, my meal was incomplete and I feel like I wasted $25. I rarely treat myself by getting food delivered, so this would have been a special treat. I was expecting to have my craving satisfied, so it was not worth the extra money to have it delivered. Depending on how the establishment responds, I do hope to give them another shot and eventually try their curry. :( read more

Abe Japanese Food - Curry Katsu Bento Box - Japanese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

This was my first time trying Abe Japanese Food. I've been to this area a lot, but I normally go to the other restaurants. I'm so glad I went with a group of friends here. It was pretty quiet in there, but it was also a Monday. Service was super fast. Everything was really tasty. I like a combination of spicy, sweet, fried, pickled, it all balanced really well! I can't wait to come back and try more items! read more

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Food was pretty good. I'm not a big fan of this kind of food, but if it's your preference than it's perfect! Service was good as well, fast service and fun vibes. Ambiance was pretty good too I like the big chairs owo read more

Abe Japanese Food - Japanese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas