After Work Last Tuesday April 7,2026 At The SFO As Early Off Work Went To Visit Tokyo Express By Sacramento Street San Francisco To Eat Lunch As i Was Craving For A Japanese Food. As I Entered And Line Up The Counter Have Given My Order And Paid For it Then Went Back To Choose On Whichever Spot I Can Sit And Waited For 15 To 20 minutes. As My Order Have Arrived as Always Have Missed The Flavors Of Calamari Tempura With A Teriyaki Sauce On The Side Was So Crispy & Savory In Every Bite And The Sashimi & Sushi is so fresh. The Ambiance Of The Restaurant Is So Perfect To Enjoy The Meal As it Gives A Japanese Vibe. Have Attached Some Photos So The Public Can See And Also Experience Tokyo Express read more

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My son and I are having lunch today in FIDI and wanted a sit down sushi spot. I've been here several times and always have had a great experience. The restaurant is tidy and bustling with locals. Sushi is always fresh and very quick which I love! Will definitely return back here soon! I ordered nigiri and my son had the chirashi. All very delicious! read more

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I ordered the Chicken Katsu Don, and the chicken tasted off, almost as if it was starting to spoil. The side vegetables were overcooked, soggy, and lacked any texture or flavor. Overall, the meal was very disappointing and not worth the money. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I will not be returning. read more

[IN A NUTSHELL] daily specials, cute shop, ok pricing [VERDICT] - APPROVED [RUN-DOWN] This is a cute little shop near chinatown sf.  My mom said that a lot of people come here for lunch and that was apparent as we got there right before the lunch rush (around 12:15 PM). So if you're planning to come, maybe come before 12 or the wait may be a little longer than usual. I also like how they have specials for each day of the week which you can rotate if you come here on a more frequent basis. [SCORE & ORDER] OVERALL: 3.5/5 Caterpillar Roll $12.50 (4/5) -This roll actually surprised me and maybe it's because this had avocado on top (still the tempura in the middle). The flavor is what a normal caterpillar roll would taste like. And maybe I liked this more because there was avocado, but other than that, I would recommend getting this roll. Rainbow Roll (Daily) Special $18.49 (3.5/5) -rainbow roll & 4 pieces of nigiri -This was a special of the week. I was sort of disappointed with the amount that that was given. You can clearly see in the picture with the weekly special that there is no shrimp, all fish. Yet, when I got my dish, there were two pieces with shrimp. The quality of fish was also not up to par. The first bite I took out of the hamachi was room temp? and not cold which was sort of concerning to me. But the other fish was fine so I'm not sure what happened there. The salmon was pretty good, not as buttery as I hoped I would recommend getting it but maybe to go? Since the place is called express. Oh another thing is that I think they have been cheating out because my impression of most sushi rolls is that there is avocado and imitation crab in the middle, but here it's all tempura... which is a HUGE disappointment. Chicken Katsu $12.99 (3/5) -deep fried chicken with rice -Nothing really special about this dish. I think the chicken katsu had the crisps to it and is edible. I would get it if you are the type that doesn't like raw fish. **We also had the miso soup and that was so good! So make sure to see if you can get that with your meal :D [SERVICE & ATMOSPHERE] (not reflected upon review score): The meal took a little longer than usual and it might've been the fact that we came during lunch rush hour but other than that, the waitress was super nice. They didn't really check up on us but we didn't need much. Tables are smaller so I would not recommend this place if you have a bigger party. [TIME STAMP] NOVEMBER 2023 read more

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I ordered the vegetable noodles and it came with egg all over the noodles. I am vegan and had to throw it away. And it smelled like wet dog too. The staff's personality was on the short side but maybe because it was closing time. They are not what they used to be before the pandemic, when the restaurant was four times bigger in size and the service was respectable. So long, another of my favorite restaurants has gone down the tubes. read more

Tokyo Express - Vegetable rice noodles with egg all over the place. - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Surprised this place doesn't have higher reviews, as I'm not sure what there is to complain about! I love sushi at all different price points, and this is a great example of cheap but quality sushi! The rolls are great--and the fish is obviously fresh. The teriyaki dishes are large and filling as well. read more

Have been coming to Tokyo Express for over 20 years, and the quality and taste have never changed. The portions are decent compared to other Japanese restaurants in downtown SF. The service is always nice and friendly because the owners are behind the counter, and they know how to take care of their customers. As long as I'm working in downtown FIDI, I'll continue coming here. read more

Tokyo Express - Salmon teriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fair and reasonable price and good portions for lunch. Honestly just very solid lunch food. Nice service as well

Tokyo Express, back in the early 2010's, used to be really popular with a line during lunchtime. Some of my old co-workers used to enjoy coming here. Business has sure when downhill since the pandemic. There was only one other table occupied at lunch time on a Wednesday. The staff was really busy however packing up to-go orders. I had their Wednesday special, the tonkatsu $13. The pork fillet was a bit dry and not juicy, tender and properly cooked. The panko had a nice crunch. It did come with an alright tonkatsu sauce. With this dish, it should come with shredded cabbage served with a miso-ginger dressing or Japanese sesame dressing, but it didn't come with it. Since this is not an authentic Japanese restaurant, I didn't knock off stars for that. Service was non-existent as this is an order at the counter style restaurant and no tea or water was served. There was a free cup of miso soup and my food came out in a reasonable amount of time. read more

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We go here for convenience. The chicken teriyaki and salmon teriyaki are the best things to order, unless you get a very simple roll. The sashimi isn't the greatest grade of fish and doesn't seem fresh. The gentleman taking orders seems new so it's best to very clear exactly what you'd like. The website is very outdated so here are better pictures of the menu. Honestly, I'm on the hunt for a better sushi place in FiDi. read more

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My favorite is Nabeyaki Udon with side order of tempura! Delicious! Liz is friendly, quick and has great customer service, everyone is amazing! read more

Came here last Friday and everything was great so I came back and I ordered a tiger roll which indicates the salmon is baked . It is in fact not baked but looks like it's torched and only at the top the bottom of the salmon was still completely raw . when I called to inform them in hopes of remaking it so I can enjoy jt I kinda felt like I was being gas lit the lady said "it's (the salmon ) not cooked well done we don't cook it like that. I said but it says baked salmon the bottom is completely raw , she said maybe you ordered the wrong thing , you don't eat raw sushi I tell her no , she says again we don't cook it well done " I just said ok . It's unfortunate because I thought I found a new spot to eat lunch at but I realize that I wasn't going to get any where in the conversation and didn't want to go through the process of the refund to my credit card so it's a lesson learned but it's very false advertised read more

Tokyo Express - "Baked " sushi on top of the Tiger Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great food and service. Yum. I love sashimi sushi, Japanese cuisine and it's are great price and services also very great. I work near by and my best place for lunch that doesn't make hurt your bank account. This is my favorite place for lunch read more

I'm back at my go to Financial District Japanese restaurant. Their food is always solid and taste great. My favorite is their chicken udon. I love that they use grilled chicken in the soup, unlike other Japanese restaurant that use broiled chicken. The flavor is great and service is quick. It is a fast casual restaurant which you pay at the counter. read more

Tokyo Express - Chicken udon - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Portion sizes were good for the entrees! I ordered a beef teriyaki plate that was served with rice and miso soup on the side! Originally was planning to order some sushi too, but the entree filled me up! I think the beef was cooked and seasoned well - was actually pretty tasty! read more

Tokyo Express - Beef Teriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ordered the unagi donburi ($14) takeout for lunch on a Thursday. Service was fast and got the food after about a 10min wait. The portion was generous for the price and the food was edible but would I order it again? Probably not. I had plenty of unagi donburi before and this is not the best one. First of all, if you are looking for high quality fish, this is probably not the right place to go. The frozen unagi I brought from Asia markets is better in quality than the one here. The eel here is really thin and the sauce is too sweet and thick for my preference. I got the white rice but you can substitute for brown rice. The rice is well cooked but it's not the good quality Japanese rice. Comparing to other unagi donburi I had before, I like that this place is very generous on the veggies. It came with pickled radish, carrots, broccoli, and cabbage as well as a side salad, a pan fried egg and a miso soup. This is a good place to go if you are looking for cheap Japanese food in the area but don't expect the quality to be good. read more

Tokyo Express - Unagi Donburi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came back and had the rainbow roll special. It was delicious thank you . I'll be back.

This place is always pretty busy during lunch time. I gave it a three stars because the portion is really small although the food tastes good. Food: Dragon roll 3.5/5 Eel, avocado, and crab meat Chicken soba 4.5/5 Perfect for a cold weather! It has tofu, seaweed, and fish cakes in it. It also comes with a side salad and edamame. What a great combo! The only thing is that some chicken breast is burnt:( Double salmon roll 3/5 Really tiny double salmon roll... I wouldn't recommend. California roll 3.5/5 read more

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Always fresh ingredients. Always good service..and great price! Owner and staff are welcoming!

Cute little sushi restaurant in the FiDi! The staff here are very friendly and accommodating. They have daily specials and the sushi is not high priced as you would expect it to be in the city. Will definitely go back! read more

We got the chicken teriyaki and chicken katsu. They were both ok. However the food arrived onsite and we appreciated that.

Danni N and I frequent this place a lot because it's close by, has pretty good food, and quick service. You order at the counter and seat yourself. It can get crowded during lunch, but we always manage to find a table. LUNCH Special of the day- pretty good choices and makes it easy for me when I have decision fatigue. I'm a fan of the dragon roll on Tuesdays Entrees- Lemon basil chicken +tempura Rolls- double salmon roll It's a solid choice for our lunch rotation. read more

I was walking in San Francisco and found this restaurant and decided to try it. It does a good lunch business - both sit down and take out. I had their house sushi roll, which was very tasty. It does take some extra time to make. The place has complementary hot tea. Service is also quite good. One orders at the counter and then they deliver to one's table. You put a number on the table so they can find you. read more

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After trying a bunch of stuff from Tokyo Express, I've decided that my favorite on the menu is their chicken teriyaki bento box! They make it good here and they give you TONS of chicken. Their chicken isn't dry at all! I kinda wish they would give you a little bit more rice to go with the chicken! Their bento boxes also comes with a salad and miso soup. Sometimes I order California rolls to go with my bento box when I'm in a starving mood. Tokyo Express is also the cheapest spot in SF Fidi for chicken teriyaki bento box. read more

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BEST CHEAP LUNCH IN FIDI, way better managed than the one on Mission. (haven't tried the one on Spear) I almost always get a Chicken Donburi for lunch to go, $10 tax and tip included. Box of well prepared rice, chicken terryaki, egg & radish + miso soup + side salad with that gingery sesame dressing. In 3 years in FiDi, I have not found a lunch I liked more at this price point. Takes less than 5 minutes, which gives me time to polish of 2 cups of complimentary tea. I don't like cheap sushi, but if you're into it they got plenty. Most things they offer have wide tolerances before they are considered bad... and generally for their price points in this hood, you don't complain. aka, you'll probably be very happy with the meal for the $. Pro Tip - Stick to the simple things probably prepared in batches... Tokyo Express crushes it on the corporate lunches / trays / bulk orders, so they have a huge economy of scale, helps assure the simple menu items with common components will be legit. For me, that's the Chicken Donburi. read more

Tokyo Express - Best 3 Course meal sub $10 in the area - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend and I went here for lunch today together for the first time. We were so happy that they had limited indoor seating during this shelter in place! The restroom was was also available to us! I really liked how they gave me a complimentary fried egg with my Unagi Donburi. My friend I really enjoyed sharing the California Roll Sushi. The food and Miso Soups were great. I was sad when I was told that this Tokyo Express location is the only one left--the 3 other ones on Mission, Battery, and Spear Streets closed down. Too bad this place is not opened on the weekends. We really enjoyed our lunch here today. The owner was very friendly and helpful. read more

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While I was interviewing in San Francisco prior to getting my current job I ended up stopping by here just for a very fast bite in between interviews. The sushi was very inexpensive mid line quality that I would highly recommend if you are low on funds and just quickly need a snack. If all you're getting is an avocado roll or CA roll at $5 or less it won't break the bank. I would not recommend bringing a large group of people here as it is a smaller space that's mainly self serve after ordering, but I found the service to be friendly and welcoming. All in all, not bad. read more

This is my go to during the work week. I usually take lunch 1 to 2 days a week. Fresh, very affordable, clean and comfortable.

This is a great place for fast and cheap lunch. Their menu is overwhelming with so many options from sushi, sashimi and combo plates. The place gets packed, so come early. I'd like to describe the service as organized chaos. You order, take the number and grab a table. They serve you quick. Tables are in close zones from each other too, so if you have a personal bubble, you may be uncomfortable. I ordered the katsu curry plate with a dragon roll (way too much food). My friend ordered some nigiri and my other friend ordered some tempura and cali rolls. The sushi rolls are basic American rolls and not the best nor freshest I've had. While Japanese chefs do add wasabi to their nigiri, it's very minimal whereas this place packed it on and my friend had to wipe it off. The curry with the katsu wasn't the best either, it was more carrots and veggies than sauce, though it was still edible and quite delicious. Overall, this place is a decent place to go to for cheap and quick Japanese food with great amount of portions. Don't expect top quality stuff here, though. I'd come again. read more

The sushi is ok. If you're looking for fast, convenient, and some what cheap this place is reliable. I prefer the Sushi to go combo 5. Came with soup and salad. Spicy tuna roll. 4 pieces of chefs choice and their tower roll. All enough for one hungry growing boy. The restaurant is small but fast and you'll find a seat easy after its peak hours. I recommend looking at their daily specials as you will always in there. This is a franchise only within San Francisco read more

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I am not sure why there are negative perceptions. I am not sure what folks expect from a place with "express" in the name. I ordered a Chicken Don bowl and a vegetable tempura. Both were actually quite good. The egg was a little overcooked in the don but that is a minor complaint. It was steamy hot and fresh. The tempura was light and had very little taste of oil. It was very quick and the people working there were friendly. read more

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The fish quality is very fair. Order three plates and we have two people and have left over. Their portion is good. They made it for us. I would definitely go back. Celebrate a birthday . read more

Not bad if you're in bind and need a reasonable price point. You can get out of there for under $20 a person but it's medium quality cafeteria food that seems to be of Japanese origin. I had chicken udon and it was a piece of grilled chicken, sliced up & put on top of some udon. I don't believe I've ever seen this before. It sort of works & didn't taste bad but its Japanese-ish, not Japanese. Also had some California Rolls - mayonnaise, imitation crab meat & avocado. ??? Again Japanese-ish. One other plus is cafeteria style so no one will bother you to ask you to leave. read more

Calamari Friday special, crispy! I've had this order a few times and it's been consistent and the portion similar. Check in with your phone # on their pad and get free meals. read more

Tokyo Express - Tonkatsu bento Wednesday special $8.99. 2/17 - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Excellent food and service. The food was very good. I ordered the beef teriyaki while my friend ordered the chicken udon. Both were excellent and were a modest and reasonable price. The food was very flavorful and the service was very fast. Not five minutes after we ordered did we receive our food. My only complaint would be the serving sizes. The portions were a little small but other than that the food was excellent. Not super crowded however we did miss the main lunch rush hour. It was a nice and cozy restaurant with excellent food and fast service. I would definitely recommend as a quick and fast restaurant that offers dine in and take out. read more

When I was a wee little kid, my parents introduced me to Japanese food. Much to their dismay, I spent the next few years of my childhood wanting to be a "sushi waitress." Especially if the perks included free green tea ice cream. Fortunately, those days have passed, and I still love Japanese food (and green tea ice cream). Which is why it's really annoying when Japanese-hunger-pangs hit me in the middle of the workday, and the closest place to my office is the Floating Sushi Boat place run by Chinese people in the middle of Chinatown. One day my stomach decided that it wanted some hot noodle soup. My first instinct was to go to Ramen Underground, but I was too lazy to stop by the ATM first, even though it was on the way. So I looked up Tokyo Express, saw that you can order online (!) and immediately clicked my way through the website for some tempura udon, Alaska roll (salmon and avocado) and the Heaven roll (spicy tuna, basically). I placed my order through Seamless (if you're a first-time user, put in X949yT in the coupon box for $5 off!) and they said my order would be ready in about 30-35 minutes. I headed to pick it up, and they asked for my ID, gave me my food, and sent me on my way. Unfortunately, I didn't know how long my food had been ready prior to my arrival, and although they were in separate bags, the heat from my udon made my sushi lukewarm, so I had to stick it in the refrigerator for a bit before enjoying. I sort of wish they'd put my sushi outside or something until I got there. The udon was good too, and it came with a small salad. Downside was the price - as with most Japanese places, it's pricey if you order more than your basic bento box. Total fan of this place, especially when I'm really craving some good ol' sushi. The only thing missing was the green tea ice cream at the end of my meal. read more

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Trying out new lunch time places in the FiDi, I returned to Tokyo Express for my second visit ever. I consider this type of establishment - half service. You go to the front and order, get your number placard, take a seat, and your food is brought to you. While you wait, you help yourself t tea and water at your own leisure. There might be a mad scramble to find a seat/table right after you pay, and this can be a bit daunting. I ordered the Chirashi, 'different fish over sushi rice bowl,' ($12.99), my sister ordered the Blossom Chirashi, 'tuna, salmon, avocado over sushi rice bowl,' ($12.99), and my colleague ordered the Vegetable Don ($5.99). All of our orders came with miso soup and small salad. Overall, the prices aren't too bad. They aren't overly priced, and they can be cheap since you aren't paying for the service here. They do offer an array of Japanese food, as well as sushi and rolls. My chirashi bowl was filling. I didn't count how many slices of fish, but there was a good amount that covered my rice. The fish wasn't the highest quality, but it'll do for a fast workday lunch. As other yelpers mentioned, this is an 'express,' so they are quick to clean up your table as you finish your soup bowl, salad bowl, etc. At times, the way they start rearranging your plates to make room can be a bit overbearing. But I guess they are aiming for efficiency and not politeness. For vegetarians out there, they offer quite a selection of veggie options, from rolls to entrees. And they are easily noted on the menu. Because of their huge menu, they also have a bunch of handwritten specials written all over the place. Good luck trying to read it all before ordering. Overall, I would return if I'm craving a decent Japanese lunch - from a bento box to sashimi, I would go back. I wouldn't rely heavily on the sushi though, but I'll take their Japanese food, that's for sure. Side note: If you aren't ready to order because you're still perusing their big ass menu selection, step to the side or let the people behind you know that they can go on right ahead. The cashiers are super anxious to take your order, so let them do their job with someone else who is ready. read more

This was my go-to place for lunch before, but then they raised their prices! Well, to be fair, they did keep their prices low for quite a long time. That's why I used to come here so often, because their prices were the lowest in the area. Now you have to go for the daily specials to take advantage of their previously low prices. I like going on Monday for the chicken udon ($6.59) or Tuesday for the salmon teriyaki rice bowl ($7.37). They also have a good deal on the Chirashi on Friday for $15. Basically, the specials start out cheaper earlier in the week and starts getting more expensive as the week goes on. Tip: If you don't like their iceberg lettuce salad with the mayonnaise dressing that comes with many of the meals, you can substitute edamame for free! Bonus Tip: Pay with the LevelUp app to get $5 back for every $50 spent! read more

Tokyo Express - Daily specials - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ordered their Salmon Donburi for lunch today. The pickup was online and they gave you a lot, including a salad, a miso soup and the main entree. However, the Donburi is not authentic donburi at all, not even close. There is a sunny side up egg on top of a bed of fresh vegetable. The salmon terriyaki is fine on its own but I feel cheated by the name of "Donburi". read more

Not a super high quality restaurant, but a pretty good "fast food" Japanese food chain. I would go here over Yoshinoya in a heartbeat. The portions at this place are pretty good. For 9 bucks, you can get, what appears to be a half chicken breast of chicken teriyaki, miso soup, rice, and a salad. For the FiDi, that's pretty damn good. Their sushi rolls are decently sized and I feel are a tad fresher than sushi that you get at a grocery store. Service wise, I've never had a problem. They're prompt, friendly, and overall very helpful. The team that I work with, frequent this place often, and we have never had a problem with our order. Overall, if you're looking for a quick bite to eat and you're on a budget, try Tokyo Express. If you're used to places like Hakkasan or Koo, than this place isn't right for you, but if you like to, every once in a while, eat at places like Panda Express or Sushi Boat, this is right up your alley. Bonus: try their Udon or their daily special! More bang for your buck! read more

Tokyo Express - New prices for their Daily Specials. Taken in December 2016 - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California