Great spot. I believe this was my first time having soba, and I couldn't get enough. This was a cold dish, and came with a chicken yakitori skewer, veggie and shrimp tempura, and chicken gyoza. The noodles were great texture, the broth was super flavorful, and the sides were quite nice. I've been thinking about this meal every day since. It is a small spot, almost looks closed from the outside. There was just one server who appears to be the owner, and he was very nice and attentive. He checked in to make sure we knew how to eat the noodles properly and gently let us know when the kitchen and restaurant were closing. The croquettes were very nice, and I normally am not a huge fan of takoyaki but the octopus texture in these was nice and soft. There was not too much octopus in them though, so if that's important to you... :( Would definitely come back and probably order the exact same thing... read more

Toh Zan Nagasaki Grill - Croquette + takoyaki - Japanese Curry Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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I ordered Beef Gyoza which was very tasty and matched my expectations. I think my friend ordered Oyaku which turned out to be a large platter but since she finished the entire dish with the exception of leaving a bit of the side of rice, I assume she enjoyed it. The sides of fried gyoza and a yakitori skewer which are included were excellent. If I were to visit again, I might be more adventuresome based on some of other reviews. read more

This is a gem! When we first pulled up, was not sure if this place was opened. They had tinted windows and could barely see in. But when we went in, we were greeted right away by the server. He sat us down (choose your own seats). It's simple decor. But inviting. Very clean. I ordered the Tenzaru soba. It is buckwheat noodles served cold with a dipping sauce and a generous amount of shrimp and veggie tempura. The tempura was vey hot and crispy coating. They also gave us 2 gyoza and a breaded chicken on a skewer with a drizzle of Teri sauce. I enjoyed all of it. Hubby had Tempura udon. The tempura was served on the side so as not to get soggy in the udon. The broth had a good umami flavor. Noodles are thick and just right. We also ordered shrimp tempura roll, it comes with Japanese mayo on top, which we told them to not add it. Tempura was hot. It was rolled with slivers of fresh cucumber. We enjoyed and ordered another roll. All and all the flavors are authentic Japanese cooking. By the time we were done. The place did fill up. I was glad to see that. Lots of parking as it is surrounded office buildings and a pickle/fitness center. read more

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Toh Zan Nagasaki Grill has become one of my favorite Japanese resultants in Arizona. Their ramen, three words : perfectly balanced and authentic, nothing to be added, delicious on its own. The tonkatsu dinner has never disappointed, and the yakitori chicken skewers are always spot on. The older Japanese gentleman who takes orders is always friendly, greeting you and jotting your order down in Japanese, which definitely adds to the experience! I wish they served beer, a cold Sapporo would just make it a perfect experience. Place is usually quiet, but never empty which allows the staff to provide a better customer service. read more

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I was excited when my friend wanted to come here for lunch because I haven't been here since they moved to East Mesa. It's the same delicious food, and for some reason the same amount of patronage? When we were here we were the only people at the restaurant save for a few people getting a to-go order. My friend says they do get a lot of business when there are Japanese baseball players in town so that's a testament to the quality of their food. The best way to describe it is homestyle Japanese eats, it isn't super fancy, just really good food by chefs (i.e. the couple that own the restaurant) that know their craft. For our latest lunch adventure I got the oyako don. The lunch meal comes with gyoza and a skewer of yakitori. It was all quite good and it was soon gobbled up. The yakitori was nicely marinated and grilled to perfection. The gyoza was just the right amount of crispiness. The oyako don rice bowl had just the right amount of egg and chicken, with a generous portion of marinated, thinly sliced onion below that. The rice itself was the perfect amount and an ideal consistency. The flavors themselves were spot on. Definitely give them a try if you're in the area looking for legit Japanese food. read more

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A yummy spot for a quick lunch. I was impressed by the tempura udon. The tempura was pipping hot and full of fresh veggies and shrimp. The flavor of the broth was delicious. They had dumplings and a fried chicken skewer on the side. read more

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Easy location and parking. This was a bit of a drive, but we really enjoy supporting mom & pop shops when we can. Intimate dining, with a few larger tables in the back. Friendly staff and limited menu. However, what they make is delicious. We enjoyed the chicken gyoza; the egg rolls were quite different than what we are used to, but still good. Teriyaki bowl was very good; tempura had a thicker batter than I like, but still very good. Grilled teriyaki with grilled onions in the bento box was really good. No alcohol is served here, but still worth the good eats. read more

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This place is absolutely awesome. 100% family owned operated. The Katsu chicken is absolutely perfect. Crispy crunch the Katsu sauce are Devine. It.Comes with two dumplings and a chicken skewer.. The Ramen is fantastic. The curry is fantastic.. we've been going once a week for the last month and a half.. read more

We had the Curry Udon Soup and Tempura Both were excellent They were busy but good service read more

I am so glad we found Toh Zan! Everything was delicious. We had ramen, udon, and tempura. Sooo good. Next time we will try some sushi. The owner was friendly, the place is cute and tidy, and the food is served quickly. We took the mochi ice cream home for desert. Definitely will go again soon! read more

Toh Zan Nagasaki Grill - Yum! - Japanese Curry Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This place is absolutely amazing with great food! Definitely a place to try when you want a nice slow sit-down restaurant. The owner (I'm assuming) was very polite despite being the only one taking orders and bringing out the food. If you're looking for a fast quick bite, then this isn't necessarily the right place for you. That's not to say it isn't good! It really helped me slow down and relax and I could tell everything was freshly made and not microwaved. read more

Toh Zan Nagasaki Grill - Ramen with chicken and miso broth, peach juice, and gyoza with a fried chicken (?) skewer - Japanese Curry Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I have lived over in this area for a little over 2 years and have wanted to check this place out, I am so mad I didn't come in sooner. Very small spot but still lots of seating, the service was excellent the gentleman which I assume was the owner was super nice and was managing several tables all by himself. The food came out quickly and was absolutely delicious. We ordered; the ramen with pork tonkotsu broth, salmon nigiri, miso soup and spam musubi. The ramen and miso soup were our favorites the broth was so flavorful and delicious. We can't wait to go back, definitely recommend! read more

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Amazing food. I've been trying to get to this restaurant forever and when I finally got there, I ordered everything on the menu but the kitchen sink The food was amazing. I ordered the special dine in and spam musubi to go. The tempura was light and Lacey and delicate and crunchy. The rice was amazing. The teriyaki chicken and beef was beautiful. The gyoza was on point and the restaurant was clean spacious and overall a wonderful experience. I am confident that you won't like this place, you'll fall in love with this place and come back often Hawaiians I will see you there. read more

Delicious, authentic food that was everything I was hoping for and more! I ordered the tonkotsu ramen with pork and it was AMAZING. I loved that my entree also came with gyoza and a chicken skewer! Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to for lunch. I just wish they would be open a little earlier than noon! read more

Toh Zan Nagasaki Grill - Tonkotsu ramen, green iced tea, chicken skewer, 2 gyoza potstickers - Japanese Curry Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Very amazing food! Taste like the best meal I ever had and I would definitely recommend! Also Very nice owner:) thank you!

I have been waiting to try an authentic Japanese restaurant in Phoenix forever!!!! It's family owned, very reasonable pricing, and feels cozy. The staff are all very friendly and I thought the food was great! Overall, I think this is the most authentic Japanese restaurant I've been to in Arizona. It feels home cooked. I got the Toh Zan Dinner Special bento box which was super filling and had a ton of variety. I think overall it was excellent. I think some of the flavors aren't as strong as you'd see at a larger, corporate restaurant but I personally prefer that and think that's how a home cooked meal is supposed to taste. read more

We had some time to kill on this side of town & decided to try something different. I feel like we found a true hidden gem. From the outside you'd barely notice there's a business inside & inside it's pretty bare bones. The decor is sparse, there's really only a few tables, & no music. Even only seemed to be one person working. However, the food that came out of that kitchen was authentic & AMAZING. The portions were generous & we left full & with a little to go box to bring back to the kids. read more

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My son and I had lunch here on the spur of the moment. Such a great mom/pop spot. Literally. They have eat-in options or takeout. The owners were so kind and welcoming. The place is very humble, but it felt like going to a friend's home. We ordered the beef udon, Japanese curry with pork katsu and a sashimi plate. It was all delicious and fresh. The curry was so authentic and brought me back to my childhood with homemade curry. The place is not fancy, but I loved it. Just authentic food made from the heart. read more

Toh Zan Nagasaki Grill - Beef udon entree - Japanese Curry Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Went here because I wanted tempura. It was so good. Next time we need to eat in, to see how good the food is hot.

First time probably last time. Just OK nothing special. Everything fried tasted like old oil. No lunch menu which made lunch pretty expensive. Give it a try you may have a better experience. read more

Service is great! The owner is super friendly and the food is delicious. I will come back again and again.

I've been meaning to try this place for lunch for long time then I forgot all about it.. So we went for dinner... Oh my oh my.. What a little gem of a place.. Walking in.. Just the atmosphere, smell from the kitchen, and the greet from the owner (I'm assuming ) I thought I was back in Okinawa.. I ordered the nabi-yaki udon.. Kids ordered sukiyaki and curry udon... Food came out in timely manner.. The smell of the food.. Tasted just as good as they smelled... My kid said best sukiyaki ever.. I tasted it.. Spot on.. My udon was delicious it didn't look like big portion but I was full... Curry udon I tasted also reminded me of my favorite udon place I used to go in Okinawa. Man I am so glad I came here.. I would definitely come back here and I would definitely recommend this place if you like Japanese food.. I can't wait to go back and try other dishes.. read more

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5 Stars is not enough to show my admiration for the manifestation of the American Dream. Here, I can think of few instances that embody that spirit more beautifully. Oh and the food? Excellent. Service? Outstanding. Ambiance? Well could use some music if I'm being honest. Next time you're here, put in your headphones and close your eyes... sukiyaki hits different while listening to "Sukiyaki" by Kyu Sakamoto. read more

Nothing special here. Not horrible. But a bit bland. The place is very plain like the food. I wanted to like it, but...

We came here and there were a few people here. Their menu had a lot of dishes that sounded good to us. We ordered the Tekka (Tuna) sushi roll ($6) and made it spicy for $1, Nakaochi-don ($18), and the Japanese Curry (with slices beef) ($13). The food came out slowly which was fine since we were not in a rush. The chicken gyoza and chicken yakitori skewer that came with the Nakaochi-don tasted good to me. The tuna in the Nakaochi-don tasted fresh, the spicy tuna roll was good, and the Japanese Curry was delicious. Our waiter was nice and friendly. Overall, I thought this place was good for what they had. read more

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This restaurant was one of a kind in the state of Arizona. After trying Japanese curry a couple of years ago I have always been on the lookout for a restaurant who serves it in Arizona. There have been a couple I was able to find, but none really stood out to me. I was very impressed with the unique and authentic items on the menu. We ordered the takoyaki for an appetizer, but wasn't very impressed. I have tried many different locations serving takoyaki, this seemed almost fried and without flavor. But don't let that fool you, there are many different tasty selections from this menu. We also ordered the curry and rice with sliced beef, and the katsu-donburi. Also side note, each meal came with a little side of edamame, chicken skewer, and gyoza. The side dishes all tasted very good, love that it comes with the meal. The curry was very rich and had lots of different chunks of potatoes or carrots along with the meat mixed in, which goes amazing with the rice. It's such a warm tasty meal perfect for a cold night. Surprisingly, I also loved the katsu-donburi, the caramelized onions definitely took the dish to a new level. I would definitely come back to try another menu item, knowing that these were good. The atmosphere was very welcoming, and the man who was serving us was very helpful and friendly. He definitely brought a bright and homey vibe to the restaurant, I wish this business the best. read more

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Domo arigato! An unassuming, walk-up, takeaway type place with a few deli-style booths for seating. An an elder Japanese gentleman is running the front of the restaurant. He will take your order, complete with traditional Japanese expressions and acknowledgments. Your food is served on a cafeteria tray, but somehow still doesn't lack presentation. When you're done, you pay at the counter. Everything we had was delicious! When I asked how they got the crispy coating on the chicken, he bowed his head, gave me a dirt-off-the-shoulder sweep of the hand and said, "Family secret." I need to attempt their Yakitori chicken at home. I have never had chicken that way until today and now I'm hooked! read more

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To go orders only of course! I wasn't blown away by my oyako cuz it was a tad on the salty side, but I was satisfied. This family owned restaurant just opened up not too long ago at this location then the pandemic hit, but I'm glad to see they are still open & glad I got a chance to try them out. Their nakaochi-don lunch plate is more pricey for my wallet right now at $16 ($18 if u make it a combo, which includes a chicken skewer, 2 gyoza, and edamame). The hubby really enjoyed it, so that's the winning dish to get when u visit if u're cool with shelling out $20 for lunch! read more

Toh Zan Nagasaki Grill - Oyako lunch combo! - Japanese Curry Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This family owned restaurant is a well deserved 5/5. I have been to Japan several times and this restaurant serves food almost identical to the authentic taste of Japanese food. I am from California and moved to Arizona for work and it is safe to say that this restaurant is tremendously better than most Japanese restaurants in CA due to the authenticity Yoshi (Chef) provides. I come to this restaurant at least once a week and it is the perfect cold weather food. read more

Toh Zan Nagasaki Grill - Katsu Pork Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

It was just ok. I was not impressed with the food. I like the food at the mall better. But it was clean and the staff was good.

Not a bad spot to get noodles, ramen bowls, and appetizers. First time trying this place and ordered take out. Definitely more of a noodle place than sushi. Also ordered their shu mai and they were little overdone, and the owner gave us a refund since they were crispy. Some of us really enjoyed that version of the crispy shu mai but not like the traditional steamed version. Would definitely come back and even try dining in to see if the experience lines up. read more

Loved trying this spot! The owner was very friendly and service was fast. The sushi was exceptional. I truly felt like I got my money's worth too. I'm normally not a big rice person, but the sushi rice was excellent! I can't wait to come back. Plenty of parking and the restaurant is spacious. read more

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Went to this place last night for the first time mostly because I saw that it has 4.5 stars a Very disappointed. Horrible service almost non existent service. Sashimi wasn't very good. No pickled ginger, no one to ask for pickled ginger. Maybe they had someone quit or maybe they didn't want to pay for help? Food was mediocre at best. Can't imagine how this place has 4.5 read more

Terrible first experience. I paid $35 for lunch, because they increased ALL of their lunch prices. It should have been $20. This place is grossly overpriced and overvalued. The gyoza is barely acceptable, but the egg rolls are disgusting. They charge $5 for two small egg rolls that should never be consumed and digested. All of it is grotesque and unhealthy frozen food. I won't be returning. read more

The service quick, the menu has many options, and food was excellent! Great place for noodles!

Kind of an obscure little hole in the wall place but wonderful food. A Sukiyaki both chicken and beef were wonderful and a great value I thought... Service was personal and very good read more

Toh Zan Nagasaki Grill - Sukiyaki - Japanese Curry Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I don't know why I never stop by the previous location. I passed them all the time. Now the new location is a bit far from my usual route but since we went to that side of town we need to stop by. The food is so delicious. The lunch combo is huge with reasonable price. I think the curry is hot from black pepper, which I love. I like to idea to have a chicken skewer as one of the side dish. The barley tea is so refreshing. I really enjoy the food and the atmosphere. read more

Toh Zan Nagasaki Grill - Japanese Curry Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Toh Zan was in the news because their landlord of 36 years gave them one month to vacate their former restaurant space . This story made me so angry- but I was thrilled to hear that they reopened their restaurant only a 10 minute drive from my house. Of course, we really wanted to go check them out and give them our business. I'm happy to say that the restaurant was crowded on the night we visited! I'm predictably boring, so I ordered the chicken teriyaki. It was very good! I like how they add a side of edamame, a yakitori chicken skewer and a chicken gyoza to your meal. It makes you feel like you ordered a bunch of appetizers, and all were delicious! My husband is not at all boring, and he enjoyed his bowl of Chan-Pon. (Nagasaki style noodles with vegetables, chicken, and creamy broth.) Our server was really friendly and welcoming. I wish Toh Zan great success in their new location. read more

Toh Zan Nagasaki Grill - Giant bowl of Chan-Pon - Japanese Curry Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This Resturant was recommended to us and we are recommending this authentic restaurant to our family and friends. Prices great and taste amazing. Please support this privately run eatery. Dine local. Enjoy. read more

We had a great dinner. The restaurant is casual. The food was very good! It is authentic Japanese with good prices.