Hands down the best teriyaki spot in Des Moines. Every visit is consistently excellent, but what really sets this place apart is how perfectly they char their meat! Rich, smoky flavor with just the right amount of caramelization that takes the teriyaki to another level. You can tell they take pride in their craft. On top of that, the service is impeccable: friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling rushed. It's the kind of place that keeps you coming back because they get both the food and the experience exactly right. read more

Our go to spot for teriyaki! We go at least once a week. Consistently delicious and the best service. They also have the best katsu sauce around and it isn't even close. read more

Found this randomly while strolling around the marina and I told myself I'll try it out soon. Well today's the day! Came in during lunch and surprisingly they had a happy hour I don't know the start time but it ends at 2:30pm, my lunch was part of one of the selections so it came off sorta discounted. The food came out fast and seemed popular since there was somewhat of a line at the time, we waited less than 20 min. Food wise I would say that the chicken teriyaki is really good, it has that char taste which I personally like and as for precaution I asked for extra teriyaki sauce on the side but, the sauce is actually on the bottom of the plate! Didn't even need my extra sauce at all. The ambiance of the place seemed neat enough, we didn't eat there. Overall what a great find. read more

New Tokyo Teriyaki - Chicken and gyoza combo - Japanese Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

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Food was good, just didn't favor the katsu sauce. It came out quick but the worker was rude.

Des Moines is so lucky to have this teriyaki restaurant! This is probably one of my favorite teriyaki spots. Their teriyaki chicken is solid and you can really taste the char. I also got their teriyaki pork the last time I visited which was SO flavorful and juicy. I love that they have a lot of different combos you can get in case you want to try a couple items. This time I got the teriyaki chicken and katsu combo, and we also got the teriyaki chicken and spicy teriyaki chicken combo. The spicy teriyaki had a sriracha base, which I loved! And their salad dressing was also tasty as well. They gave very generous portions for the price. The employees are super kind. I asked for a side of the katsu sauce and they happily obliged! They also have self serve hot and cold water which was convenient. read more

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Yummy combo yakisoba and spicy chicken teriyaki. Enjoyed the katsu chicken also. Takeout to the water. What more?

I am a New Tokyo teriyaki fiend. Fav chicken dishes: chicken teriyaki, chicken fried rice, chicken katsu, chicken yakisoba. Always in the mood to come here. Service is fast all the time. Seating inside is cozy but I've done take out most of the time and it packages up well. read more

New Tokyo Teriyaki - Chicken Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

Good food, need to try everything on the menu. You won't be disappointed. I usually get the yakisoba and teriyaki tho

The restaurant is small and quant. Very clean. It was busy but not chaotic. Placing the order was great. This was my first order so i had a few questions. The person that took my order never rushed me and was not pushy. The person that greeted me when i got there was super friendly too. The food was really good. I ordered a combo fried rice (with extra meat choice and made spicy), 2 chicken teriyaki, chicken yakisoba and a side order of veggie tempura. The fried rice was the absolutely delicious. The chicken teriyaki was chargrilled. I was impressed. The yakisoba i wish had more noodles and less filler like onions and stuff. The tempura, i will need to try there. It took 20mins to get home so it arrived a little soggy. Oh! The dressing on the salad....i need a bottle for home! I did not take pictures sadly but i will definitely give this place another try! read more

Always, always good! Their food never disappoints! Their portions are huge and their food is consistently tasty, every single time!

The staff is friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is nicer than 90% of teriyaki places I have been to. The food was amazing, spicy, well cooked and gone in a flash. read more

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They over cook their teriyaki chicken and it gets my gums and they rarely put teriyaki sauce in our bag even when asked for

Small location/parking lot. I would have to say the price I paid for a combo yakisoba was expensive ($19.14). Typically the combo is with all types of protein but they have you choose two proteins. read more

New Tokyo Teriyaki - My receipt of the combo yakisoba. - Japanese Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

The Teriyaki and Katsu was good but the Shrimp fried rice was nasty. The shrimp was not fresh there was too much onion that it over powered the fried rice and smell was so fishy it was really gross. The Service was great and the ambiance was ok... read more

It tasted ok, I prefer less sauce. The portions are small for teriyaki and it was a bit pricey too specially for a smaller portion I felt. The place I usually go piles up the meat not just the rice and the beef isn't fatty or gristly either. read more

New Tokyo Teriyaki - Beef & pork teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

I appreciate that they separated the katsu from the teriyaki so the sauce doesn't end up soaking Up the katsu. The food itself is quite yummy. I would be happy to order from here again! read more

New Tokyo Teriyaki - Chicken and katsu teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

Wow for a teriyaki restaurant this place gets you your food fast and hot. The short ribs are great. Thick ribs and a fair amount. The chicken breat teriyaki is okay. Some of the chicken is dry. Salad that comes with the meal is fine. I would recommend and will be back. Mainly because the ribs were good. Meal for two is around $40+tip. Not loud. Dimly lit. Takes credit cards and cash. ADA access. read more

What kind of establishment earn a 5 star rating? Let me fill you in. Pros: The food (+2 stars) The staff is super friendly (+1 star) The place was super clean Cons: (no change to score) $10+ for teriyaki? Skinny parking lot in downtown Des Moines Traffic if your trip is during the commute I will break this down step by step. There were 2 of us and we ordered a LOT. We also ate in. Our food was brought to us HOT in less than 10 minutes. The order: Chicken Katsu: Deep fried crispy goodness with a good cut of chicken before being breaded. Their Katsu sauce is practically a FOOD GROUP!!! It came with a small salad with good sesame dressing and 2 scoops of white rice. I see why reviews mention it. Chicken Fried Rice: The portion was monsterous. The chicken flavor popped instantly and even the veggies weren't soggy. This could have fed 3 easily. We're talking an extra large platter here people. #Shareable Pork Yakisoba: I don't like pork. I will give my professional honest opinion. I WOULD EAT THIS. The flavor was out of this world. The whole dish, noodles and all, with that robust Yakisoba sauce made for a truly remarkable dish. The pork wasn't too chewy and didn't taste like it. I may have been fooled if I didn't order it. Egg Rolls: 2 medium sized egg rolls, scalding hot, deep fried, and served with sweet and sour sauce. This is a staple to any teriyaki feast. Have a drink handy to put the fire out. General Tso's Chicken: Speaking of fire, WOW. My dining partner didn't find it too spicy. I found once I mixed it all up in its own sauce, it was too much for me. I can't complain though, because even though I don't like spicy, the flavors matched. The chicken was also STILL crispy after being cooked and served with a heaping pile of white rice. This plate was as big as the fried rice. Well done. Snapple iced tea drink: A drink, in a plastic bottle. The soda fountain was broken The Damage: $74+ OK, pricey to me but seems legit in this area. I thanked the staff and specifically told them this was perfection. I will be stopping in again. If you NEED teriyaki and you are in the area, consider your needs met! read more

It's good! It's nothing fancy but it does what it says. I had the Chicken Katsu. Delicious! 15 bucks for a good portion of chicken, 2 scoops of rice and some salad. Pretty basic but good food for the money. Order at the counter to go or eat in. Staff is super friendly. Super simple inside, 5 or 6 tables if you want to sit. This is no destination but it is tasty and would totally come back if I was near by. read more

The teriyaki isn't made to order. I usually ask for it well done so it is at least warmed through. Last few times it's been cold at the center, the quality of the chicken has gotten worse and this time the chicken teriyaki and chicken katsu left us with a metallic taste in our mouths. The price has really increased too. Id pay the current price for the old quality but this isn't worth it. The food safety rating is 'good' to boot. We won't be going back. read more

This fast became my favorite Teriyaki place. All the entree's we have tried have been fantastic. I asked for a upgrade from steamed rice to fried rice and even though it was $4.00 it was well worth it. They gave me an entree sized dish of very very good fried rice. All the portions are very generous and good service. read more

Spicy chicken breast was absolutely delicious. The chicken was tender and it was super spicy. The portion was large enough for two to share. Will definitely make this my go to place for teriyaki. read more

Unbelievably bad. Ordered takeout, vegetable tempura. Half of it was badly burnt. Not just overcooked, but literally black and dark brown in some places. They knew exactly what they were serving me. Also paid for two sides of teriyaki which were not included in the order. It's not as if I was an unruly customer. I quietly placed my order and even gave an 18% tip. I think that's a generous tip for takeout. If this wasn't intentional, then they're incredibly incompetent. Place should be closed. read more

Saw the reviews so I came over to try it. It was worth it. Now I'm back to fatass status. read more

New Tokyo Teriyaki - Spicy chicken teriyaki get in my belly. - Japanese Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

Amazing , food was great , extra meat are the most , bang for your buck , Will come back someday, AAA recommended

I visited this restaurant on the recommendation from my cousin who lives in Des Moines, not too far from this place. Teriyaki restaurants were the first Asian restaurants introduced to the Des Moines area. The restaurant was small with a front counter for ordering and a kitchen in the back. There are several tables on the side if you choose to dine-in. Water is self served from a hot/cold water dispenser. I ordered the Teriyaki lunch special with an added side of 4 piece Goyza for $1. My Teriyaki chicken was nicely grilled, moist, and delicious. I must say that the Teriyaki chicken was the best I've ever had. In addition to the two scoops of rice, my lunch also came with a side salad. The ginger dressing was sweet and flavorful. The side of Goyza had a crunchy outside skin with a juicy inside filling. In the end I was very full satisfied and totally enjoyed my meal. I will definitely come back again next time I am in town. read more

New Tokyo Teriyaki - the front of the restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

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Hello everyone! While dining in today at new Tokyo teriyaki with my partner, we received really great service and friendly staff to greet us at the door! We had ordered the T1 chicken teriyaki and C2 chicken and beef teriyaki, the rice was a little undercooked but the chicken was good. The atmosphere was a little dark, unless the room was supposed to be dim...staff could possibly clean the floors more often. Overall rating I would say 3 stars! This place is not bad but not great.... read more

This Teriyaki spot is my number one go-to in the area. I usually order their teriyaki combos, gyoza, and kimchi, which are all consistently great. Today, I wanted to try their shrimp fried rice as I was craving it. I wanted to love it, but for some reason it was really sweet flavored. Maybe too much sugar added? It's missing the saltiness I expect in fried rice. I love this place too much to dock a star, so this review is mainly calling for a small improvement on the fried rice. :) I don't know if I'll order it again considering the higher price point, but I'll stick to my usual teriyaki plates. I also want to add that it's a plus that they have a large food portion. New Tokyo's staff have always provided excellent customer service and I highly recommend this place for a quick takeout meal. read more

New Tokyo Teriyaki - Shrimp Fried Rice - Japanese Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

I've been coming here for 5 years now and primarily the only thing I've ever gotten were there egg rolls and yakisoba. I love the egg rolls only because the skins are paper thin and extremely crispy, not doughy and oily. Flavor is always good. The highlight of my review is the teriyaki chicken. You get enough for two meals and you can get an extra scoop of rice instead of salad. That's pretty much a no-brainer, but what I did like was there was almost a char on a lot of the pieces of chicken which added to the flavor. You can also order it with not as much sauce which I did because I don't like a soupy mess. This place is very small and no-nonsense, but the food that comes out of the kitchen is top notch. read more

New Tokyo Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

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The people are really nice, the service is great, the food okay. Sometimes it's really good, but other times not good read more

Ok, maybe I'm crazy but is an order of veggie fried rice and wonton soup supposed to cost 29 bucks total? No way?!! Let that sink in a bit an order of veggie fried rice and an order of soup 29 bucks? C'mon I'm all about supporting local business, but this wasn't worth almost 30 dollars for an order for one person? This wasn't a "custom" order just regular food items!!Again I understand times are rough? But you know it's a bit dicey when on their online menu prices are not included? The food was ok, the soup tasted like it came out of a can or pre-made? I went here based on the reviews and I'm upset that I tried it. Literally when I was rang up at the front counter I almost said, "Wait, what, how much?" To me to felt like massive price gouging!?! They didn't even itemize the receipt...yikes shady business guys shady! Shame on you guys! read more

Delicious! Your basic Teriyaki spot, but it's gooooood. Super quick and super easy takeout. read more

New Tokyo Teriyaki - Spicy Chicken Teriyaki and 10pc Gyoza - Japanese Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

Got a Mongolian beef today meat was nasty And rice was dirty with clumps, paid 15$ Bad lunch choice, not going back! read more

New Tokyo Teriyaki - Dirty rice! Got a mongolian beef today paid 15$ Taste like crap rice had some dirty clumps in it! Dont think I'll go back! - Japanese Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

Yummy! Tried the chicken teriyaki and it was delicious. Wanted to go back to try other items but they are closed on Sunday's

Well, this was a place with great potential, but they came up short on my visit. 1st the lunch special here was $1-$2 more than most teriyaki places. I was however happy when I got my to go container because it was heavy, but that heft was all rice. They put about twice a much rice with the meal as other places for two reason. 1) what I mentioned, it make you think you got more protein when it's actually carbs. 2) rice fill you up, so if you eat the whole meal you get a false sense that you were served a valuable meal. I had Chicken and Gyoza. It was okay, I've had better, but I've also had a lot worst. Teriyaki is normally moist and flavorful. This was not moist and the flavor really didn't penetrate the chicken. Again, it was honestly better than many places, but it could have been a lot better as well. If the price had been a little less, I'd give them praise, but the combination of it all makes me apprehensive to give them any more than3 stars. When you have 4.5 stars on yelp, I expect a life changing experience and this place although good, wasn't great I've had better for less and certainly have never paid $13.50 for teriyaki before unless it was a large portion and again, this wasn't large, it was an average size of meat with two servings of rice. I love rice, but rice isn't meat. What if Red Robin went to a smaller patty and hid behind bottomless fries. Yeah, someone would call them out. read more

I got the spicy chicken and it was great! The portions were amazing! I was super happy with it, the spicy chicken had a bit of spice but not to spicy. So happy to find a new place since my old spot got bought out and the quality super dropped read more

Great Teriyaki shop! They really give you a lot of food for your money! I highly recommend. The chicken katsu was amazing. It wasn't over breaded like most katsu. On top of that the spicy chicken was delicious and actually kinda spicy! Thank you for the delicious food and I will be back soon! read more

New Tokyo Teriyaki - Chicken katsu and spicy chicken combo! - Japanese Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

My go to for teriyaki really good.. my boyfriend and I always get the teriyaki and Mongolian beef

food is good here, but fair warning: proportions are HUGE. the price is also higher than a typical teriyaki place. to put that into context, we had three people and ordered 3 dishes, and the total was over 60 dollars. however each dish was enough for two people and we have multiple days of leftovers. so yeah, come here, but order less food than one dish per person if you don't want to have leftovers read more

I came here two years ago when I moved to the area and it was great! Idk WHAT has happened since then but it is not the same. We ordered spicy chicken teriyaki and a chicken and pork teriyaki combo. The meat was ALL pretty charred with lots of little specks of char on the meat as well. The spicy chicken was sweet then heat and pretty spicy (that was fine) but didn't really have any teriyaki flavor to it?? The teriyaki sauce was fine. The pork is cut into very thin strips when I was expecting bigger, thicker pieces, more like the cut of the chicken. The flavor and texture was fine tho, once you get thru the char and grit. The chicken was fine, not dry or hard. It was tender aside from the CHAR and grill grit.... The rice...you think warm, tender, a little chewy? No. It was gummy AND gritty...it tasted a little off. Almost like they didn't rinse out all the soap after they cleaned the rice cooker. The salad was the typical cool & crispy ice berg but the dressing was off. No it didn't make me sick or anything but it must've had some cheap oil bc it has a bad aftertaste. If you're not sensitive to oil tastes, you MIGHT not notice. I really hope they figure it out bc I need the good teriyaki back!! read more

New Tokyo Teriyaki - Lots of extra sauce...too much for my taste. - Japanese Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

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