Hands down the best food truck experience! Gerald and his crew always whip up an incredibly tasty meal and do it with an upbeat, positive attitude. Not to mention the creative and easily recognizable design on their food truck. Taking it a step further, I also found their website to be extremely user friendly, informative, and stylish. You can tell they definitely went above and beyond with the details compared to other food trucks. Okay, onto the fun stuff... Most recently, they agreed to cater at our wedding after we told Gerald how much we loved the food and wanted to incorporate a fun alternative to the traditional wedding meal. He agreed but immediately told us to sample the interesting food options first to make an informed decision. It was really neat how he didn't pressure us and offered to be part of the process instead of simply providing a transactional experience. He also provided us with full transparency on the pricing details and catering options available. The initiatives that he took made the wedding planning experience that much more stress-free. To top it off, he even came by the wedding venue to run through the plan for the event as well as discuss all the little details to make sure we were in agreement. Needlessly to say, we received SO SO SO many positive comments and praise for the professionalism, efficiency, and, most importantly, great taste of the entire dinner reception thanks to the hard work of Gerald and his team. We can't thank you guys enough and this review simply doesn't do justice to all the incredible feedback we received from our guests. read more

Man I love this truck and fair warning for everyone new to this: Be prepared to wait! even without these times of physical distancing this truck, has had super long lines during conventions and other events. I mean it's a food truck still! It is not a restaurant with a large kitchen. I have gone twice past couple weeks when they were in Santa Clarita and had no issues. Best bet is to use their online ordering system and pick a time to go you know it probably won't be busy, like between lunch or dinner times. If you are in a hurry, this probably not a good time to do a walk up order to this truck. As for the food, I absolutely love the JFC Goku Style if you just love fried chicken with some nice spicy kick to it. I also recommend the nom bomb or the chicken katsu curry sandwiches. Their fries I would recommend okonomi style or bbq. read more

Okamoto Kitchen - Yanki burger, nom bomb, Japanese fried chicken (jfc) plate and jfc (a la carte) with bbq flavored fries - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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First time visiting Okamoto Kitchen... Tried the Japan Fried Chicken, Okamoto style (special glaze, sesame seeds and green onion). It was really good - I'd definitely recommend it! It was piping hot, the chicken moist and very flavorful with the glaze, which was just right and not overpowering. The Okamoto truck happened to be at the Tanabata Festival in DTLA Little Tokyo. After surveying all the food choices, the Japan Fried Chicken was really the best food offering--- turned out to be a relatively good value choice for $7. The only drawback was that the wait was so long in the unbearable heat! Also, the menu choices seemed limited, and they ran out of some of their beverage items. But would love to try some of their other menu items in the future! read more

Always saw this truck outside of Anime Expo but never got it due to the line for the truck and the line to go back inside the convention center. Finally got to try their food truck when it came to SCV. The Katsu curry burger was pretty good! The curry didn't make the Katsu super soggy. The vegetarian nom bomb was alright. It's pretty much tofu for a burger. And the fries and drink were what you'd expect. Overall it was pretty good and I would go back if I get the cravings for their Katsu curry. read more

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This truck has been frequenting my neighborhood, and I finally got to try it this week. I went with the JFC (Japan fried chicken) and fries with the soy butter. The food was prepared quickly, packaged well, and was piping hot! The guy working the window was super friendly too. I was impressed with the generous portions and loved the Okamoto glaze. I've been trying to support locally owned businesses during the pandemic and Okamoto Kitchen will definitely be in my rotation! read more

Was looking forward...so disappointed. Waited about 15 minutes to get acknowledged and to be helped. (They were working on a delivery order, so I'll forgive that). Ordered a tuna sushi burrito. Man it was disappointing. There was no avocado in it, there was too much rice and less filling (tuna), therefore less flavor. I've had many sushi burritos, this was bad. Thought may be towards the middle of the burrito there'll be some but nope. Glad I tried this after seeing the truck on my way home so many times. Now I know, I'm not missing much. Never again. read more

Okamoto Kitchen - That green piece is cabbage NOT avocado - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

They advertised they were coming to Thousand Oaks and said they would do their best to accommodate walk ups. When we arrived, they would not let us order person and insisted that we only order on their website. The website was not user-friendly, and I have been standing here 45 minutes waiting on a simple burger and fries. I have watched countless people come up to get their order, and most of them were incomplete resulting in the people coming back to get the rest of their order. I understand the need for online ordering, but it should've been advertised and explained in advance. Having to stand outside of a truck for over 45 minutes to wait for a basic lunch is just stupid. Even if the burger turns out to be amazing, it won't be worth all this. :: UPDATE :: Finally got my order 50 something minutes later, burger was pretty delicious but the fries SUCKED, room temperature at best, sub-par seasoning, and kinda dry. read more

The food trucks that cycle in front of my office tend to be mediocre with truly unbelievable consistency, but I had slightly inflated hopes upon seeing Okamoto Kitchen as it was a rolling shop that I had at least heard of before. Low and behold, it disappointed. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? I will say that I was impressed with how quickly my order came out. The lines can grow long at food trucks out front of this office during the lunch hour, but Okamoto burned through it quickly and had my food out to me in no more than five minutes, which was impressive. I will however point out that even though we were extremely early in the lunch session (1130ish?) they ran out of grilled chicken for their Nom Bomb Sandwiches, so I was forced to go fried even though I was trying to keep things as healthy as possible. Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? $8.00 for what was a small fried chicken sandwich was a bit pricey, but not unreasonable for food truck pricing. Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Plain and simple, this was not a great sandwich, and you can probably confirm that just by looking at the picture tacked onto this review. The chicken itself was thin and mostly breading, and the peripherals didn't add much to the equation. No Stars. Star 5: Would you be excited to go back? I wouldn't. My quest for a good food truck outside my office continues. No Star. read more

Okamoto Kitchen - Nom Bomb Sandwich: $8.00 - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Definitely one of our go-to food trucks at anime conventions! Careful though - the lines tend to be pretty long, but well worth the wait. We waited about 40 minutes at Titan Con a few years ago, but the meal and pricing was worth the wait. They now do bento online orders at conventions. We tried both the AX and Anime Impulse bento's. Pick up at AX was the worst, but it was more of the fault of the convention than the truck itself - the heat was really bad but OK was able to get our drinks out asap to keep us hydrated. Bento's sell out fast - so if you know they're going to be at a con, highly rec. pre-ordering! Delicious comfort food that will keep you going! read more

I always hate writing reviews like this, and I am writing this review a bit late. But I gotta inform the public right? Now trust me when I say I am a food truck lover, I am down to check out almost any food truck I see...especially if it's as cute as this one. They were parked at the building I worked at so I stopped to grab lunch. But I gotta say this one disappointment me overall. 1. Customer Service - the guy taking my order had an attitude and just really did not seem like he wanted to be there. He was not friendly to anyone that I saw. 2. Price - I get not all food trucks are fairly priced, contrary to popular belief. But I ordered a poke bowl and a milk tea and paid basically $20 including the tip (that I really shouldn't have left, but I'm too nice sometimes). 3. Food - The food definitely was not worth the price...one, the rice tasted a little stale. Considering I waited like 20 probably close to 30 minutes for my food I assumed everything was going to be fresh. The tuna was okay, but I mainly ate it because i waited long enough and was really hungry. I could have made a big deal and complained about it to them. But honestly I didn't even want to waste my breathe because I'm not even sure how much better they could have made it. So I just made the decision to never give them my business again, and write a review to let all of you know. Not worth it in my opinion. read more

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One of my favorite food trucks! I go every 2 weeks when they're in my area. I love that the monthly specials keep things fresh, definitely try those if you order. My go to on the regular menu is the Yaki burger with Japanese BBQ fries - I would legit come back just for the fries, they are absolute perfection. The chicken is good if you like dark meat, I'm more of a white meat person so I don't get it as much. I always order online first and have found that system to be pretty easy. Food is always hot when I pick it up. Can't wait for my next meal! read more

I'm gonna be honest, the service wasn't great. They were blunt and rude, little to no people skills. It felt like they were barking orders to the customers. Keep in mind that this event I went to today was for my FAVORITE video game. I was disappointed with my treatment there today. The food was alright but nothing spectacular. That's the only reason they get 2 stars. I get that they may be stressed and overworked but I don't think that excuses rude behavior. We traveled over half an hour just to have a bad experience. I hope you can do better in the future. read more

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Got the Katsu burger and the JFC! MY first time getting contactless delivery since I usually pick it up. Food was still warm and food was great! The driver did social distance which is a plus :) So glad the truck is in my area this time around~ read more

Okamoto Kitchen - Katsu burger and JFC - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had the great privilege in testing out Okamoto Kitchen's food truck as they came to my workplace on Friday. The line was not too bad so I was appreciative. I ordered the Katsu Curry Sandwich and a small order of the cheese mochi sticks. The curry did not overpower in the sandwich I enjoyed, from the crunch to the savory tastes. The flavors mixed very well. The cheese mochi sticks was my favorite, something different and new for me. It was warm and in a way like a mozzarella sticks but fluffier and texture of the skin is different. read more

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I've eaten at their trucks at conventions and whenever they are at the food truck nights at oxnard, ventura, and even camarillo. I usually go right before the official open or start of the service to beat the lines. They usually have the longest lines of all the food trucks out and for good reason. Their food portions are decent and priced accordingly. I've never had complaints on cleanliness, taste, or service. My only actual complaint is i always end up broke afterwards.. I over indulge and buy like multiple items off the menu because it is that good. My fave go to order is the katsu curry burger. I always have to share it because it's a decent size ( my mouth cant open wide enough for it) I also like nom bombs and poke oh and the sushi burrito. JFC is good too. My suggestion though during these covid times, is to limit the first two hours to pre orders and announce on social media when walk ups are available. maybe have text notifications when orders are ready so people arent waiting in line so long. thanks for the food! read more

Okamoto Kitchen - Truck Exterior - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I wish they listed mayo in their description of the katsu curry sandwich, then I would've opted it out and liked it a lot better. They came to my school for a food truck festival and their line was pretty long compared to other food trucks. The food and their descriptions looked and sounded very good. I was between gyu don and the sandwich. I chose the sandwich (mainly because I can get gyu don at Yoshinoya). My first bite of the sandwich was cold and very sweet. As I'm eating the sandwich, the center was much warmer, but I realized there was mayo (I HATE MAYO). Luckily it was only on one side of the bun and only over the cabbage and not the meat so I removed it. The sandwich cost me $12, pretty ridiculous especially when it doesn't come with fries or anything. If I ever come upon their truck again, I'll probably pass. read more

Okamoto Kitchen - katsu curry sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Horrible service! Stood in line for 10 minutes to only find out that they have too many orders and can't take anymore. I have never heard that in my life. Will not be recommending this to anyone. read more

I have a mixed review and a hope to try this place at a different busier venue! Menu items all seem to be fairly priced. Good selection and variety, however I think the issue was that it wasn't quite busy enough and some of what we got had been sitting there a while. Okamoto fried chicken was decently tasty and warm but I think it would be better super fresh. It was well fried and not too much sauce. Decent. The curry was kind of a contradiction for my taste buds. It had a really really mild flavor but a kick of spice at the end. The meat in it was dry even though it was covered in sauce. I wouldn't get this again. Mochi cheese sticks were not what they looked like in the pics. They were not fluffy just flat like they'd been chillin for a while. I really wanted to like these. I'd give them another try tho. Soy garlic fries seemed pretty much like any other fry but were well seasoned The Japanese milk tea was like a melted milk shake. Supa Sweet but I liked the flavor. It just needed a lot more tea. read more

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I always get excited whenever my location overlaps with Okamoto Kitchen! Their karaage is my favorite karaage I've ever had, and the okamoto punch is pretty bomb. I honestly can't say I've ever really gotten anything from them I haven't liked, and their special menus for certain events are even delicious. Most recently, I got to see them at Crunchyroll Expo last weekend and the line was honestly daunting, at first, but the employees are skilled at working thru the line as quickly as possible and you can really tell they love their job. Also, their social media coordination is on point too Thanks Okamoto kitchen!!! read more

Okamoto Kitchen - The crunchyroll bento with curry, rice, cheese mocha, a spring roll and assorted greens - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Stopped by the truck in Claremont yesterday. Food was very good and I picked it up right away as I had ordered ahead online. Online ordering is very convenient but it takes away the experience that a food truck really should be in my opinion. I really enjoyed the curry, katsu sandwich. The sauce was something I hadn't had on a sandwich before. I did not get my sauce with the croquettes however which probably would have taken them next level. My girlfriend enjoyed the chefs thai tea selection. I would eat here again but I'd rather be able to walk up and experience the real atmosphere of what a food truck really should be. Best of luck guys!!!! You're doing a great job. read more

Okamoto Kitchen - The truck - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I was at the Ronin Expo in L.A. and wanted a snack. I ordered the Japan Fried Chicken. I was pleasantly surprised how much you get. it's a great deal. My chicken was delicious. I'll have to look for this truck when I'm on the road. Hopefully they travel down to Orange County. read more

Okamoto Kitchen - Japan Fried Chicken - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Overrated. Severely overrated. First, the ordering system is complete garbage...I have to order my food for an hour time slot? Anytime within the selected hour my food could be ready. That's a long time to sit around waiting for food, but the reviews say it's sooooo good. Don't believe the hype. Out food was cold when we picked it up so naturally it wasn't good. The fries were soggy and hardly seasoned. The firebird has potential but was greasy and the bun soggy. To top it all off, the guy in the truck was rude and complete a-hole. Not just to us but the other costumers as well. We will never dine here again. read more

Okamoto Kitchen has SUPER delicious food! It's an amazing comfort combo of American and Japanese style fusion. When I moved back to America from Kyushu, I really missed my favorite izakaya foods like chicken nanban or curry rice. While what Okamoto serves aren't exactly what you'd get in Japan, they have flavors that are very reminiscent with a fun Western twist. The chicken is SO tender and juicy and the sauces are mouthwatering. I literally want to order their whole menu every time. So savory and delicious! I especially love the spicy options! My only complaint is it's weirdly difficult to order and you have to like set up an appointment time? My husband tried to walk up and get food once and they turned him away, but they are straight up about that on their site so it wasn't a surprise. It would just be more convenient if you could order there like a regular food truck. Not sure if this is just for pandemic safety measures, though. Whatever the case, the food is WELL worth any hassle to get it! read more

Waaaaaaaaaay overrated. Fries were crispy sticks with "Japanese BBQ flavoring" but could have been any number of vaguely salty spice mixes with no particular characteristics. The Tuna on fried rice was sad. The rice was somehow watery and mushy on the inside, and the tuna was nondescript. The signature spicy fried chicken sandwich was... Boring? The breading was boring, the cabbage was basic, the bun was fine. It wasn't particularly spicy, it wasn't particularly flavorful. I wanted to like this so much, it had a wait, it had a line, it had to stop taking orders cause they were so overwhelmed, but it was just sad. read more

Looking at some other Yelp reviews here I am realizing that I probably should have taken a picture of the food. But I was too excited to start eating and did not pause to snap a pic. I have ordered for delivery and in person multiple times and have had nothing but pleasant interactions every time. The food is delicious every single time, their delivery driver did better than Uber or Doordash finding my apartment, and when I went out of my way to offer to pay the difference after receiving a larger size takoyaki than I ordered they literally wouldn't let me. Great food. Great staff. Will continue to order any time I see they're in my area. read more

Okamoto Kitchen - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So this review was for a restaurant that was a little different- imagine that instead of travelling to a restaurant, the restaurant travelled -DRAMATIC PAUSE- to you! Well that's exactly what Okamoto Kitchen did last week! (Also this is fairly common, and such restaurants are called food trucks -_-) Having seen the Okamoto Kitchen food truck around the area before I finally lucked out when I saw it was scheduled to come by near my work, and decided to check it out! Location- well this is obviously a little different since it is a food truck, but it follows a schedule you can find online, so you can plan to check it out beforehand. In regards to seating (non-existent since it is a food truck) and parking (non-existent since it is a food truck) it's all self explanatory. Food- now here is where I'm going to go into more detail- most of the dishes are burgers with an interesting twist, such as being served with crispy Japanese style fried chicken, pork cutlets or curry sauce. I played it safe with just the curry and rice, but I think I would have preferred to try one of the burgers. The fries also had a great seasoning, and are available with different types of topping, which definitely looked appealing. It is labeled as "Japanese Comfort Food" and it's not your typical street food fare. Staff- Friendly enough, just a couple of guys manning the grill and taking orders. Price- a little on the pricey side for a food truck, but it is a unique type of food you can't find too often, so it is expected. Side dishes such as fries were generous portions for the price. Overall this was a neat little food truck- I slightly regret getting the curry as it was just rice and chicken (and quite expensive) but I look forward to trying again and giving the burgers a whirl. The price for the curry + rice was a down point for me (also the price for the curry was not listed, but the prices for the burgers were, so I was surprised by how much it ended up being). Neat truck with a unique type of food, I will try it out again when it drops by. Update- Excellent communication and service from Gerald the owner and I have updated my review- thankyou!!! read more

Okamoto Kitchen - This cute anime chick definitely doesn't look like "the back end of a bus" :-) - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Bad customer service I was waiting to place my order But they just made me wait and kept on taking phone call orders when i am literally in front of them. If they want to take online order only, they should advertise that they are only taking online order to prevent these frustration. But funny thing is they are taking both online and offline order. They just make people who are there wait as much as possible for no reasons. Customer service-------------------------- - they make you wait and take online orders - do not value customers that are physically there to place order - if you want to order from them, dont go there but place order through phone call (btw they usually dont pick up phone calls too) Food ------------------------------------ chicken - 3 out of 5 (goku sauce personally dont go well with the chicken, chicken was better by itself) Barbecue fries - 3 out of 5 (soggy) read more

Okamoto Kitchen - They dont value physical order They take phone call orders even though you are literally waiting in front of them - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you like trying something different and delicious this place is the best. I saw them at AX every year and I never got to try them out due to those huge lines!! So thank goodness I started following them on Facebook! The food is amazing, best when hot! It was hard to share with my boyfriend. We plan on trying everything on the menu. We ordered the Chicken Katsu Curry Burger and the Japanese Fried Chicken read more

Okamoto Kitchen - Japan fried chicken plate - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is my all time favorite food truck!!! I've had delicious food from this business twice and both times the men working inside the truck have been nice and respectful despite how busy they get with orders. I get the Japanese Fried Chicken Plate (Okamoto style) and it is to die for! The chicken is fried to perfection-crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The sauce the chicken is tossed in is unique, sweet, and tasty. I look forward to visiting them again whenever they may be in the area!! Try the nom bomb sandwich, the JFC, and the okamoto punch, they make for a truly filling and satisfying meal!! read more

Okamoto Kitchen - JFC plate (sauces on the side) - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Missing food, 1 1/2 wait, and $50 bucks!! Just wish I could get my money back! First time seeing this place on IG and it's in my hometown Whittier, placed order at 6pm, for pick up 6-7pm. We head over at 6:30 excited to try. We ordered: 1 order of garlic fries, 1 spicy tuna stack, 1 okamoto chicken pieces, 1 yanki burger, I chicken bomb, 3 milk teas. Okay.. it's 6:30 we check in with the guy, he said say we have your order it will be like 20 min. Ok, it's 7. Ok, it's 7:15, okay it's 7:30, ok, it's 7:40 I go up and say is my food ready. Guy says ummm let me check and see that everything is there. He says yup, everything is there. Okay, hands me food and try's to hand me two drinks I say um I ordered 3 drinks. He grabs a cup after grabbing money from the previous customer(no hand washing whatsoever) puts ice in cup and sloppily pours milk in where the milk spills all over the counter. He hands me the drinks, food and we finally leave. Okay- few minutes-later we are home since we literally live a a block away. Open food. All fries were cold, the tuna stack was MISSING. Although we did enjoy the chicken pieces and the Chicken bomb burger we wish they were warmer. The teas were awful, they tasted like stale mix for boba teas. read more

I love when Okamoto Kitchen truck is in my area (Gardena/Torrance) and I really like the order ahead option. I can just show up without having to stand in line and order. The Nom Bomb is so good. The flavors of the sauce, the jalapeño and cole slaw go so well together. And that first bite with that crispy chicken patty. So so good. I've also had the Yanko burger and that I'd very flavorful as well. And I love the seasoning on the fries. The $9.99 combo is such a deal for the quality and size of the sandwiches. Good job, Okamoto Kitchen! read more

Okamoto Kitchen never disappoints me with their food. Their staff are awesome and their food is mighty delicious. This food truck is like a rare Pokémon. It's at one spot for a limited time and then it's gone to the next area. If you see this truck in your area. I highly recommend to go and order their food items. You will not be disappointed. Keep up the great work, guys! I can't wait to order more again. One final thing. Don't let these Karens distract you with their inconvenience. They don't know what they're missing. read more

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I started liking this place and I get that the pandemic is hard but what happened to the taste? Everything still costs more than it's worth but hey before the taste was amazing now zero flavor no matter what I buy. The sushi burrito is just wet rice and each time I get it there is more rice and less everything else. Also the last two times you all forgot part of the order and since you don't pick up the phone or let people walk up there was no way to fix this. Try this place once the pandemic ends because it's really not worth the money or hour long wait for your food. read more

Okamoto Kitchen - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Omg Okamoto Kitchen Dang I miss you guy. Moved back to LA from Vegas and I do Delivery but okamoto Kitchen Really Amazing and Very tasting. The Curry was the First too Chow down and it's epic. Also love the Burgers and fries. I love every bite. read more

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They say, the more rachet the owner of restaurant is, the more likely you'll get really good food. That being said, I had the luxury of watching the food truck owner fight the barbershop owner over a parking spot in Whittier. Honestly, I can't even complain since the barbershop owner came across as an a-hole. That being said, I absolutely love their food. I'd describe it as a fusion of Japanese American food. You can order an absolutely delicious curry burger for $10 and be completely full and satisfied. But I always have to also buy their bbq fries (which are sprinkled with seasoning rather than actually bbq sauce). And you can't go wrong with their original chicken with their side of lemon and mayo. My favorite drink is their punch, but if you're more of a fan of sour, their yuzu drink is the way to go. I love that you can find in them in various parts of LA, so it makes it easy to find them. My only complaint is that their wait time can be a bit long. I placed an order at 4pm on their site for my plate to be ready with the 6-7pm time slot (these slots can only be chosen by hours). That being said, we received an email once our food was done.....at 7pm. They used to be a bit faster, but I can only assume covid makes things a bit difficult. Regardless, my food is always hot and my order is always correct. Plus their menu is unique enough to keep you coming back for more. read more

Welcome to the desert! Please come back more often. Okamoto Kitchen may be a Los Angeles food truck, but they weren't afraid to make the trip to Las Vegas (Henderson, technically) for what I believe is their first appearance at the Great American Foodie Fest here. I opted for the pork chashu sandwich. It was priced at $11, which I'm sure includes an event markup of at least $1. I'd already resigned myself to that fact though. To borrow very liberally from their web site, the pork chashu sandwich is described as "slow-cooked Japanese-style pork belly with Ichimi mayonaise, shredded cabbage, green onions, ginger, sesame seeds and our special glaze served on a deep fried rice bun." Actually, one of the owners was in front of the truck explaining further that it's inspired by a particular type of tonkotsu ramen, and he went into levels of ramen geekiness that astonished and dazed me. That monologue mostly went over my head, except for the part where I actually wasn't surprised that this doesn't resemble the ubiquitous pork belly buns at all. The meat does ring more true to the chashu often found in ramen, and the ginger prominently (but not distractingly) colors the flavor profile. The crispy rice bun is a very interesting twist that works in terms of texture and holding the sandwich together. Overall, a very solid dish for a restaurant in any setting. [UPDATE 10/18/15: I came back! After a sample of their Japanese Fried Chicken, I circled the rest of the Foodie Fest only to find nothing as interesting. It was the end of the day, so they had run out of a lot of items, but they still had the Nom Bomb listed as available. Alas, they were out of too many components for me to feel comfortable with it. I ended up actually ordering the "JFC" ($6) and had it Okamoto style, which has a sweet glaze, sesame seeds, and green onion. Like the sample, the chicken was tender and juicy with a crunchy batter, and the toppings are flavorful but not overpowering. The most impressive part was that I got around 7 or 8 nice chunks of JFC, which is a very good portion of protein considering that the modus operandi of a lot of trucks is to dress up a small amount of protein with a lot of other stuff.] I'd love to see Okamoto Kitchen again in town. I wanna give their curry a shot; unfortunately, it wasn't available when I was there. read more

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Not bad at all, Okamoto Kitchen. I'm not a huge fan of food trucks, but I'll be honest, the anime girl on the truck piqued my interest. My friend and I ordered the Okamoto Fries - imagine all the toppings on top of takoyaki but on fries. Um, yum! This was quite possibly my favorite dish. We also shared the Croquettes (BCC), which were good but not my personal favorite since I still found them a bit plain. I also had the Katsu Curry Sandwich with pork, of course. This was quite delicious with the brioche bun and the flavor was well-balanced. This was meaty and for $11, really not too bad. They also run out of certain items fairly quickly-- I'll have to see if I get a chance to try those Cheese Mochi Sticks next time! read more

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Recently attended a food truck event and found Okamoto's menu to be the most appealing out of all the choices. We tried the: JAPAN FRIED CHICKEN = morsels had awesome outer crunch, but the chicken itself did not have much flavor. There are 2 options: classic style (mayo and lemon) or Okamoto style (special glaze, sesame seeds, and green onion). I chose the latter, but there was a scant amount of glaze. Might have enjoyed this more if there had been enough sauce because that seems to be where the most flavor lies. KATSU CURRY SANDWICH = once again, loved the outside crunchy batter, but the chicken patty was very bland. It was also overcooked and dry, but I did appreciate that this was delivered hot and practically steaming, clearly fresh out of the fryer. Skimpy on the curry -- I removed the bun top to look and there was at most a smear of 2 tablespoons of it. Maybe this small portion was an attempt to pace against the potential onslaught of customers? For drinks, we tried both the JAPANESE MILK TEA and ICED MATCHA LATTE. Minimal on tea flavor, but served ice cold and creamy. Very refreshing for a warm summer day! I had heard that the CHEESE MOCHI STICKS are delicious, but unfortunately these were not available at the time. I'll definitely support this truck again to try these and the other menu items. Service was polite and my payment was processed quickly. Took about 15 minutes to receive my order which I found acceptable due to the large gathering of customers. read more

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This is my favorite food truck in all of L.A.! Their food is amazing and their work is always consistent! They have the best fried chicken and the Nom Bomb is just that: BOMB!! Okonomi fries is my 2nd favorite dish, I always order it even of my main order changes! And they have seasonal dishes that are limited time but ALWAYS worth getting. Last time they had a chasu sando with rice buns that was ABSOLUTELY BRUTAL!! Forgot to say thay the Okamoto bowl is my favorite gyudon in L.A.! That and the Japan Fried Chicken are my ride or die! NEVER had a bad experience with them! They put their hearts on the line everyday and deserve every praise I've given them and more. Best damn food truck in LA. That's the bottom line! read more

Ordered pork belly stack... understand there's fat to it but $10 pork fat inedible sandwich. Disgusting-*editted* owner is rude and unprofessional. Replies SMH.... maybe acknowledge a mistake. The whole sandwich was fat as pictured... Oh man... owner is something else. Gerald do you not see that the whole thing is fat? Come on man you have to level with me here Yeah i uploaded all my pictures for your review..... save them all please. Ok let's compromise it's pork belly, sure it's supposed fat (note don't talk to customers like they are idiots, However it's not supposed to be 70% fat. And no customers can not come to you with concerns, you guys bully and belittle and blame people. Tried that before but you blame the customers for any issue, so hence my review. Gave you guys a pass before a few times. No- that was not me. I've spoken to you and your employees in person. Have been at your truck every week that you have been in scv. read more

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