What a cool place! Japanese & Chinese Food It's a small place kind of hole in the wall especially since they use plastic containers for everything even if You are eating in the restaurant but the service is amazing! George who I am assuming is the owner is on it! A lot of the food is made super fresh meaning a lot of plates come out really hot! Which is nice. I wish I would have taken more pictures but everything was so good. I had the edamame, fried gyoza which was so good! Shrimp tempura also delicious and Tonkatsu ramen which was so flavorful! I also had the hand roll oh and an Oyster shooter which was so Yummy and one of the best miso soups! You definitely have to give this place a try! read more

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Extremely disappointing. I spent $50 at Tokyo Express and honestly feel like it was a waste of money. The food had almost no flavor, and the garlic chicken had basically no garlic at all. The chicken was also extremely tough and clearly overcooked/fried. For $50, I expected much better. Bland, tough, and not enjoyable at all. Do not recommend. read more

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Delicious Excellent customer service I was in and out in 5 minutes delicious sushi roll; tasty big and on time! Unlike Raw... read more

Food was incredible, service was incredible. The man is so kind. And you can not beat the price for the quality. I'm very picky when it comes to eating out and I felt this was a great experience all the way around. read more

A hidden gem downtown! Ramen in miso broth was filling and satisfying. Gyoza were crunchy outside with savory filling. Large menu of Japanese and Chinese food will satisfy many people. Order and pay at the counter; they bring your food to your table. Easy to go with friends; no dividing up a check! You are welcomed when you come in the door to this no-frills restaurant. Enjoy happy hour prices on appetizers and drinks. I will return when I'm back for a show at the Gallo Center. read more

Tokyo Express - Ramen in miso broth! - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

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Authentic delicious food! They serve Japanese and Chinese dishes. The garlic chicken is chef's kiss and the chicken curry is warm and comforting. Super friendly service with a nice relaxing atmosphere. Definitely adding this spot as a favorite! read more

Wonderful service. However, the food ... Ramen broth was flat. Mine actually had an "egg" aftertaste :/ The yoke melted. The white had a fried film on it. The noodles, well see the pic below ... No restroom available, our table had a strange "stickyness" on top. Again, the service was wonderful. In fact 3 stars given for that alone. If only ... $54.01 for two meals. Expect a credit card surcharge unless using cash. read more

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The service was very good and he was very welcoming towards my friends and I. The food was very good as well and every little while he kept on coming up to ask us, how are we doing and refilling our drinks, very lovable and will definitely come back soon again. read more

My family and I stumbled on this place for lunch and it did not disappoint! Food and service were fantastic. My mom ordered the chicken gyoza soup, sister ordered the C3 combo, and I ordered the C2 combo (chicken was so crispy and full of flavor). Serving sizes were excellent such that we needed some to-go boxes. Would be going here once a week if I lived closer! read more

Tokyo Express - C2 combo: garlic chicken, fried rice, chow mein - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

It's been said again and again. This is a hole in the wall. Nothing fancy. Perhaps a tad messy. Definitely somewhat cluttered (stored empty cardboard boxes for larger to-go orders). There was one table outside that was occupied when we walked in. Maybe seven or eight tables inside. I think two were occupied when we walked in. The ordering scheme is simple. Go to the counter, read the menu, place your order, pay and then grab a table. To simplify things, one side of the menu features Chinese dishes while the other side features Japanese. The order taker/cashier/server was very friendly and probably the owner as well. We were on our way to a show, not starving but wanting something quick and warm to eat. We settled on a single order of Chicken Curry with Potato, Carrot and Onion over Steamed Rice. We asked for a cup of Ice Water to drink, and he insisted that he give us two cups of Ice Water. As we were getting ready to sit down, he rushed over and asked us to wait a moment while he wiped the table down for us. When our order was ready, he brought it to us in a styrofoam container along with two food trays, two set-ups and a soup spoon to use as a serving spoon. He also refilled our waters and brought us fortune cookies. For a simple Curry over Rice, this order was surprisingly good. The Potatoes and Carrots were cooked well, firm without being mushy. The Curry had a nice bite to it. Even the rice was of excellent quality. And that's one area where many restaurants make the mistake of trying to save cost by use inferior rice. Not here, it was delicious and the price of $12.79 including sales tax is ridiculously inexpensive. We have one more show at the Gallo Center for the Arts this season and I think we know where we're going to have a virtual feast! read more

Tokyo Express - Curry Chicken over Rice - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

The food was great, George is very attentive, generous and helpful! The pricing and portions are very good. The dining room is simple, tidy and efficient with plenty of overflow in the charming "Main Street" atmosphere. A perfect quick stop before attending a show at The Gallo Center for Performing Arts! read more

If your dish can represent your establishment this establishment their food represent their restaurant they take pride in what they cook and serve for their customers not only that they always serve with a smile nurturing the food and their food looks as beautiful as it tastes so I highly recommend everyone who's watching this and looking for a sushi establishment to try this establishment out cuz you won't regret it they have some beautiful looking sushi in different style different tastes and taking pride and how they cook it how they make it you won't regret it bring your friends and family and recommend this establishment to all your friends and family members because you will keep coming back for more they represent that sushi food with utmost Excellency read more

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We are in town one night early for an event. We took a walk from the hotel and found this amazing place. They have my favorite role of the lion King. We tried the barbecue pork Ramen noodle soup. Family business great service say hello to Jorge. read more

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Very good! Came steaming hot just the way I like it. Nice and fresh. Excellent customer service. Thank you. read more

Tokyo Express - Garlic chicken combo plate - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

So I haven't been to this restaurant in a long time. I will soon realize why I haven't been back. This was once a hopping place. Today, there were not many customers inside and it was lunch time. I ordered my meal. I ordered a combo with fried rice, chow mein, fried prawns and chicken in foil. The chicken in foil and prawns were ok. The fried rice and chow mien were definitely not good at all. The rice was old. The chow mien was mainly cabbage and not much noodles. The wife didn't care for her meal either. Definitely not the same place as it was years back. read more

Tokyo Express - My meal. - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

During a training in downtown Modesto I located Tokyo Express as a good spot for lunch. The first thing to note is people aren't wrong; this is a hole in the wall. There are tables inside but it was pretty packed during lunch, so plan accordingly. I ordered the Hot & Spicy Ramen and I left very happy. The broth had just the right amount of spices and the noodles were delicate and delicious. The egg was perfectly soft-boiled. The only item in the ramen I didn't care for was the broccoli, but that is because I think broccoli is a gift from Satan, so personal preference on that one. I knocked one star for the choice of serving receptacles. Most all of the take-out carriers and drink cups were Styrofoam. Recent legislation in CA banned Styrofoam so I was surprised to see it in use in the restaurant. Hopefully when their batch of Styrofoam products is up they will re-order a more sustainable item for their use. read more

Tokyo Express - Hot & Spicy Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

Amazing service! Very sweet and attentive Will definitely come again Broccoli and beef comes with carrots different but I loved it and their ramen was bomb ! Don't be picky people and try it out ! read more

The Food is tasty and the service is very fast and welcoming. The ambiance is calm and relaxing.

My friend had really high hopes for this restaurant, and I had a bad feeling about everything. This place had no customers during lunch time which only added to the eerie, quiet, and uncomfortable atmosphere. The service was kind but felt very desperate and forced. When I went to pay for my meal, the man who was supposed to ring me up told me to come behind the counter to pay. This made me very uncomfortable. If my friend hadn't already paid for her meal and sat down, I would've left without a word. The restaurant was dirty. Nothing looked organized with stock overflowing from boxes left at the front of house. The dead bugs on the windowsill had been there so long they collected a few good layers of dust. After receiving our food, I noticed that everything was served in either a styrofoam, paper, or plastic container. Hot miso soup in styrofoam, my friend's sushi rolls on a plastic tray, and my meal conveniently already in a to-go box. No one is on dish-duty at this restaurant because there are NO dishes. As for the food, I can safely say that this was the worst meal I have ever had. I ordered the beef teriyaki that came with a side of rice, salad, and miso. The beef had no taste with a rubbery texture. It was drowned in this "teriyaki sauce" that tasted like they concocted it themselves. I've also never known Asian salads to be spicy, so the weird glaze that was drizzled over my lettuce caught me off guard. The shredded onions in the miso soup looked like it was an attempt to make the soup taste fresher, and it didn't work. What is seen in the photo I attached is what was left of the mystery meat I pulled from the back of my throat. Not only would I not recommend this place to anyone, I made this Yelp account to WARN everyone about it. read more

Tokyo Express - "Beef Teriyaki" - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

Was is town for a collectable card show, found this place on yelp and went since it was close by. Ordered the garlic chicken with fried rice and chow mein combo plate as recommended by the owner. Food was just as good as it was priced. No frills just straight to the point good western chinese food. The service itself was superb A+ 5/5 which made the food taste even better. I would recommend going here if your in the area, you wont be disappointed. read more

Despite one person waiting tables, he was very kind and provided good service. It's a small, fairly empty place with stuff stashed in the corner, but the good food makes up for it. So many tasty options and a wide variety of alcohol read more

Delicious food with a wide variety of options on their menu. Staff is friendly and thoughtful - we have a family of 6 and never once were lacking of anything. Their parklet was clean and a perfect atmosphere for a quiet weekend lunch. read more

So many items that we crave here! Ramen is the best! Pot sticker appetizer. Tonkatsu is the bombgatzu!! Love the Bento box. The service is also genuine and always exceeds our expectations!! They have been in business here for over 25 years! Cozy inside seating with outside seating to enjoy the spring weather....really appreciate this place read more

Best meal in Modesto. Since leaving the area we have not found better Spicy Tuna Rolls than George's Spicy Tuna Rolls!

Tokyo Express has always been on of my favorite spots. George is always so attentive and kind and the food is always good. I love this place so much my husband and I had an impromptu wedding shoot before my reception. I ordered the only thing I really had time to eat on my wedding day and my roll was delicious. read more

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Food was so tasty and fresh!! Don't get me started on service, we were well taken care of so kind enough to keep asking if we needed anything else! super helpful when ordering our items also! we got so much food for such a great price! overall delicious and will come again. read more

Tokyo Express - Hot and Spicy Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

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The view is awesome right in Downtown Modesto on J St excellent food & love the wooden deck a must if your in the area read more

Tokyo Express - #6 BENTO BOX Chicken Shogayaki - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

Delicious wholesome food & friendliest staff I've met thus far! This place is a little hole in the wall shop that has been running for, I believe, 30+ years. The variety of options they offer makes me curious to try more of their dishes. I've tried their beef udon (which is absolutely perfect for a cold day) and their chicken shogayaki meal, both being very delicious. The staff member running the register was incredibly friendly and informative. At the end when I asked for a container for my noodles, he asked me if I would like to see the best way to pour it in without spilling & I appreciated that VERY MUCH. If you haven't tried their food already, please give them a try. read more

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Great little spot ! Very welcoming good service nice calming worker does great pleasing customer . Reason why I don't put 5 star is cause of how many boxes are out for customers to see. read more

Tokyo Express - Inside restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

I came for Tempura but they did not have tempura veggies. We decided to stay and we don't regret it. The food is delicious. The service is great. Relaxing place to eat. read more

Amazing food and service! Definitely a hidden gem in downtown Modesto. Try it, you will not regret it. The garlic chicken and cap n crunch roll were sooo good!!! read more

Tokyo Express - Garlic chicken C2 with chowmein and fried rice - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

Great food always fresh and the service is awesome always friend and kind ! Definitely recommend this place

The staff here was so friendly! The service was incredible and they refilled our drinks very quickly without us even asking. We tried a unique masubi roll which was incredible. read more

Tokyo Express - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

Stopped in here on a whim to try some sushi and noodles and was impressed! We went for the Yaki Udon Noodles and they had amazing flavor!! The sushi was good but not great. It is a very small restaurant not super fancy at all, but the service was excellent! The waiter was a very sweet very genuine man and made our meal a pleasant experience! We will be back to try more soon! read more

Tokyo Express - Yaki Udon Noodle - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

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Captain crunch roll is a must! Super welcoming here, fast service and great service. I will 100% be coming back.

Amazing food and service. George is the best, always makes us feel so welcomed.. One of our favorite places to eat.. everything is good on the menu. read more

Good food - though all I had was a California roll and miso soup. Great service! They took my order ahead of time even though I was planning to eat there. Very nice. read more

Loved everything I've tried, sushi is always good and the service is always great. Super helpful and friendly staff. My favorite chinese/japanese food in Modesto. It can get busy at lunch, plan accordingly. read more

Oh C2, How I missed You! With Covid-19 crap, I haven't had the opportunity for a while to have my favorite downtown go to food! C2! Garlic Chicken, Chow Mein & fried rice. The chow mein is my favorite here! They really know what they are doing. I have had a lot of the sushi rolls as well and they never disappoint! Everything I have had is perfectly seasoned and balanced. If you haven't been here get down and try it! It is pretty amazing to see the quality and quantity they do out of this cool downtown spot! read more

Tokyo Express - C2! My favorite! - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

Amazing food and the owner was working the entire time. Recommended great Sushi rolls and hot mustard sauce. The store had a great ambiance; small hole in the wall feel read more