We gave this spot a try during a busy weekend of moving and we're so glad we did! My chicken teriyaki bowl was an awesome value at just $8.45 with tender meat, fresh veggies, and well-cooked rice while my wife's special unagi bowl was a sight to behold for its massive slabs of eel! Conversely, I'd skip the katsu curry as the pork was quite overcooked and the curry itself a bit clunky and not much different from that from a box. Great stuff overall and worth ordering from again to explore more of the menu. read more

Tokyo Fast Food is a great little spot in West LA when you want quick, satisfying Japanese comfort food. The portions are generous, everything comes out fast, and the flavors really hit the spot. The teriyaki chicken is always juicy with that perfect sweet-savory glaze, and the katsu plates are crispy and super filling. The gyoza are also a must -- hot, crispy on the bottom, and great with the dipping sauce. It's simple, affordable, and consistently good. One of those reliable neighborhood spots when you're craving a solid Japanese meal without the wait. read more

I love to order from here when I get the craving for Japanese food. The Katsu curry is pretty solid, the last few times I've noticed their curry is on the sweeter side compared to Coco or from Shin Shen guemi. The combos are a great option usually comes with sushi or tempura. A great little mom and pop shop to support! They also have plenty of free parking in the lot and metered street parking. read more

Love this little hole in the wall spot. Food is good, quality is there and pricing is unmatched. Staff is always very welcoming and food comes out quick and fresh. The Tokyo special is unmatched all this food plus your choice of ice cream, miso soup or an egg roll for $14 justified! read more

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Service was quick and portions are decent. I ordered the beef teriyaki plate and I was unimpressed with the dish. Teriyaki is clearly not their specialty. The meat was flavorless besides the teriyaki sauce they put on it. I may come back to try their chicken katsu but their teriyaki is not something I would recommend read more

Tokyo Fast Food - Beef Teriyaki Plate - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came here for dinner on a Saturday evening after 6:30pm. It wasn't too busy, but I noticed there were customers picking up their orders. There's a decent amount of seating (as long as you're not in a large group), so I decided to dine in. The ambiance is very cozy and comfortable. I ordered a combo plate of Chicken Teriyaki and Beef Teriyaki. It was reasonably cheap (below $14 including tip) for a combo plate with steamed rice, sliced oranges and blanched bean sprouts. Within 5 minutes, my order was ready. The owner was very cordial that she brought my order to my table. The Chicken Teriyaki was perfectly grilled, glazed, tender and the sauce was not too salty unlike other chain restaurants. The beef was thinly sliced and coated with the same teriyaki glaze. However, the beef's texture was fragile that it could have been more tender and meatier. The bean sprouts were just right and perfectly seasoned in sesame oil. Tokyo Fast Food is a great spot for quick authentic Japanese food fixings. I'll definitely return to try their sushi, tempura and other teriyaki dishes. They make their plates fresh, hot and on the spot in the Westside! read more

Tokyo Fast Food - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I absolutely love this little hidden gem. There is a huge menu, the food is authentic and ran by Japanese staff, there are simple old school Japanese dishes such as inari sushi, kappa maki, tekka maki. They have ramen, different bento box plates, amongst other street foods. I greatly appreciate that they have a SHIO(salt) based ramen with no soy sauce , and they always accommodate to my allergy restrictions. I also appreciate how they have SABA (makerel), a favorite grilled fish in Japan. They have free water, and a little book shelf of Japanese manga, making it really feel like homey Japan cafe vibes (this is common in Japan cafes). They also have stellar prices and a good bang for your buck portion and price wise, as well as combo meals. read more

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Tokyo fast food has exceptionally fast service, and very fair pricing. The inside interior is lacking but its what youd expect of the place. Sometimes the food can be underwelming, like dry sushi. But the price is extremely fair for what you get. read more

I dined in, location is very well kept and clean. I ordered #4 combination plate with egg roll and chicken teriyaki as well as a side of karaage (pictured). Service was friendly and clean and the food is great! I will def come back, happy to have found a good local Japanese joint. read more

Tokyo Fast Food - #4 Egg roll and chicken teriyaki, Karaage (Side), Coca Cola Zero Sugar. - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great food, good sized servings, decently priced. We like the great service. It's located in a corner business area so, usually there's free parking (we always found a spot on the premises). There's also free street parking. Go there! read more

The food tastes authentic. I lived in Japan and I miss the Japanese comic manga books. read more

Tokyo Fast Food - Japanese comic manga library - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I just wanted to take a moment to share how wonderful Tokyo fast food is. The food is excellent and the value is incredible. We have been coming here for years for lunch as we are local business owners in the area with a shop nearby. Highly recommend great value super friendly. read more

Great family run spot. Excellent prices, service, and food - support this local restaurant!

Hands down some of the best food on the west side! Prices are cheap too! The nigiri plate always hits same with everything else on the menu! read more

i didn't even know $10 udon still existed in los angeles. comforting food in a homey little place, hit the spot.

Great katsu curry! If you're in need for a quick bite around the area that doesn't cost too much then this is the spot.

Good food every time I have been going to this place for 5 years & it's always good attitude & fresh ingredients read more

This place... This is the place! This little hole in the wall sort of speak hits all the high notes. I found out about Tokyo fast food while doing Uber eats, I had ordered the chicken Katsu with gravy and I also ordered a chicken teriyaki bowl my first time. The second time I ordered on Uber eats as well however, I ordered an atrocious amount of food for me and my friends and there were absolutely no complaints from salmon, chicken, steak Teriyaki bowls... To sushi to delicious Japanese carbonated drinks. I truly believe that the teriyaki bowls and the chicken Katsu are the real winners here however they had some entrees I'd never seen before and I'm very well-versed in Japanese food happens to be one of my favorite cuisines. The day before yesterday I was on my way home from SantaMonica, driving down Santa Monica Blvd. when I spotted Tokyo fast food in a little strip mall to my left... I don't want to say that I almost caused a collision but I most certainly flipped a B as fast as I could and ordered a chicken teriyaki bowl as well as sushi (they have a great combo) for dinner later that night. Despite it being refrigerated and bowl reheated it was delicious. The young lady that was working was very kind and very sweet. I will be back!!! As currently besides Japantown Sawtelle, I still don't know of that many authentic Japanese fast food options. Give it a shot(You wont regret it) read more

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This place may not look like much but it is the best mom & pop Japanese restaurant you can find. This place has good Japanese food at an unreal price! I usually get to go but they have a reward card that they will stamp for you and at the 10th stamp, you get a free chicken bowl. Everything I have tried here has been solid. The sushi is tasty and fresh and won't break your bank. The teriyaki sauce on the meats is perfectly sweet and salty. The Tokyo special is my favorite thing to order because for the price, you get an insane amount of food - teriyaki chicken, ca roll, tempura, and egg roll/ice cream/miso soup! Come support a local business and be full with comfort Japanese food that is cheap!! read more

Tokyo Fast Food - Tokyo special - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Found our new spot! Like a taste of our childhood growing up JA in Los Angeles. Friendly service, great food and at an amazing price! Highly recommend! read more

I haven't had a chance to come back here in well over a decade.This place has been here many many years. It is still has the quality of food of a $$$ place in little Tokyo or too expensive spot in so bay....Simple tempura bowl. Please be patient, it's cooked to order. You'll be rewarded by the finest example of tempura cooking. Light, crispy, heaven. It was a varied combination 2 shrimp, assorted veggies. I liked the veg. kakiage it was mostly shredded potato, a bit soft & mushy, but wonderfully fried & unusual treat. The shrimp is the Best. Excellent quality,large shrimp not the small thin variety... Next time I will just get shrimp It was that good. I really like the small variety here. It's easy to miss in a very generic strip mall... Still the same family owned & operated & They're Japanese....that's why their food is way beyond 'fast food' Very fair prices.....still ! read more

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Wow, the food here is as good as Japanese restaurants in the area who charge 2-3 times the price. I ordered their tempura because that's one of the hardest things for Japanese restaurants to master. Tokyo Fast Food nailed it. The batter was light & crunchy and the shrimp pieces were large. Can't wait to return! read more

We went here after going to a Target nearby. It's a small and simple restaurant with a mini library near the entrance. We had the following dishes: * AJI Fry Mix - This is Spanish mackerel and hamburger cutlet. This was served with shredded cabbage, orange slices and tonkatsu sauce. I ordered a side of steamed rice. I like the hamburger cutlet than the Spanish mackerel. This dish was just ok. * Beef Bowl - This was a really good beef bowl! I thought it would taste similar to Yoshinoya's beef bowl, but I was wrong! The beef was so tender and the sauce reminded me of beef stew sauce. It was so yummy!! Great customer service! The cashier was nice and went to our table to give us our order. :) read more

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Been dining here for years. Consistent and delicious. Friendly and accommodating staff. Great atmosphere to dine in, convent to go as well!

As soon as you walk in, you can tell you chose the right place. The ambience is unbeatable. It feels like this restaurant was transported from Japan. The service is incredibly quick, but not rushed. They offer free water and have an assortment of drinks to ensure complete satisfaction, as for the food, it is the best Japanese food you will find in Los Angeles. Make the stop the Tokyo fast food it will be worth every cent. read more

Tokyo Fast Food - Chicken Katsu curry and yaki soba - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Believe the reviews... Tokyo Fast Food is delicious! Inexpensive, friendly service, and right off Santa Monica Blvd. Most items are around $10 and the portions are great! A sushi roll is 10-12 pieces. I really like the option to order takeout or dine in for a quick bite. Great for lunch or dinner. read more

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with food prices nowadays, this place is just really great if you don't want to spend much but also don't want to cook. it's a super small shop with limited seating that sells a few varieties of sushi, chicken, beef and fish plates and bowls, and a few other things. we personally got the beef yakisoba, the salmon sushi (cooked salmon) and the chicken teriyaki bowl. the chicken teriyaki bowl was great. a good amount rice, a layer of bean sprouts, and a good layer of chicken. the rice soaked up some of the sauce as well and the chicken was nice and juicy as well! the yakisoba was great too! i love yakisoba and this was a great portion i highly recommend! read more

Cheap and delicious, that's what comes to mind when I think about this little place. Nothing fancy there, pictures of food on the walls, simple menu with pretty much everything under $10. Please note that's not a sushi/rolls place, but other traditional Japanese dishes. I got Katsu Curry to-go (hello lockdown!) and it was a very well done lunch for me. The lady who took the order said that's one of their most popular items. Will stop by again to try their daily special! read more

Tokyo Fast Food - Katsu Curry - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place hits the spot when you're craving comfort Japanese food at a good price. It's a tiny hole in the wall that has an extensive menu including teriyaki, tempura, sushi, katsu and more. I've ordered from here a few times during quarantine and the orders are usually prepared pretty quickly. I definitely recommend calling in your order because the place can get super busy. I've tried a few things from here including the teriyaki, tempura and sushi. All have been good and are a great value for the price. This place is definitely affordable and everything is reasonably priced. Tonight I picked up a chicken teriyaki bowl and spicy tuna roll combo which is only $8.45. It includes a bowl with steamed rice, sautéed bean sprouts and chicken teriyaki. I always ask for it without the skin on the chicken and they're happy to accommodate. The spicy tuna roll was 6 pieces and tasted fresh. Overall it was a satisfying meal and I would get it again. read more

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Places like this are so hard to find in LA nowadays and even less so in Santa Monica/West LA. A true hidden gem, Tokyo Fast Food serves incredibly affordable Japanese comfort food in a little homey spot in a random strip mall on Santa Monica Boulevard. I often come here for lunch, and the front cashier lady is always so sweet and friendly. Their sit down portion seems straight out of the 90's, but it's always been immaculately clean and comfortable. Wish their takeout wasn't in mostly styrofoam, but I definitely can't complain at these prices. (Like lunch for less than $10 that isn't a major chain fast food place is astonishing in this area!) I've tried a couple of items from their (large) menu, but I think I liked the katsu curry and fish entrees the best. Please support them!! Tokyo Fast Food forever!! read more

One of the few places with amazing prices. Soups and bowls totally reasonable. Will come back just for that reason. Been here twice now, had the bowl before and really liked it. Last time I came, I had the udon with veggies. Hit the spot and nice and brothy, flavorful broth. Service was great. read more

I can not believe this place exists! Tokyo Fast Food is one of the few places you can get such a cheap, healthy, and delicious meal - especially in West LA. Their teriyaki bowls will run you about $7 and is a perfect lunch. Portion sizes aren't huge but for the price, it's amazing. It's not a fancy spot and it's no frills but everyone there has always been friendly and quick. This is a hidden gem near Sawtelle and I hope it never changes! read more

My family and I really enjoyed this place. It's so affordable and good quality. We had teriyaki, tonkatsu, and shrimp and veg tempura. The tempura was really light and fresh. read more

Solid Japanese comfort food at very affordable prices and great portion sizes! Service is super friendly. Restaurant is small, with some tables for seating, and when I dined in everything came in takeout containers (maybe a remnant of pandemic era dining?). Menu is super big, and my boyfriend and I love ordering a few different rolls, dishes, or combos to share! Highly recommend, the quality has been consistent every time I've gotten food here. read more

I cannot rave about Tokyo Fast Food enough. It is sooo nice to see a Japanese run Japanese restaurant by those who are genuinely kind and customer service oriented. I've ordered here a few times and have only ordered to go. One time, I went 1 hour after it said it was ready. When we went to pick up, the woman was so concerned about our food going cold and if we got her message that the food was ready. Everything about this place is amazing. The food is pretty good quality especially for the price. They give you such a decent portion for the price. The price is SOOO cheap and for the food quality/quantity?! You won't get anything better. Plus, the food is actually quite authentic (coming from someone who is Japanese and has been to Japan multiple times). If you want authentic Japanese comfort food for an amazing price and if you want to support a deserving local business, you HAVE TO GO HERE read more

I randomly came across this place on DoorDash and was pleased with the food. The Tokyo Special was a very good deal and included chicken teriyaki, tempura, CA roll, salad, rice, and choice of egg roll, miso soup, or green tea Ice cream. There was plenty to eat. I usually prefer beef teriyaki beef over chicken teriyaki, but this chicken teriyaki stood out. I've also tried the pork katsu curry, tonkotsu ramen, shio ramen, and potato croquettes and all are worth ordering. This is a reliable place with good prices. read more

This is my favorite type of eatery: simple, good food made by someone who knows their craft. Tokyo Fast Food is a no-frills, unassuming restaurant where you order at the counter and take your food to-go or sit at one of the tables and eat out of your styrofoam to-go box. I got the curry chicken katsu ($11.45), which came with a generous portion of rice, chicken, a small side salad, pickled ginger, and a tub of curry. Most meals are around the $9-11 range, SUCH a steal for the quality and how much food you get. The food tastes like someone's mother is cooking you dinner. Japanese comfort food at its finest. There's also free parking in the lot! read more

Free plaza parking in small lot. Super nice Japanese couple running the cozy shop. Never spoke to the husband, the wife taking your orders is a sweetie. No table service. You order, pay and wait for your food. Inside seating only. Food is still decently priced, something of a rarity now a days. Pretty fast and convenient. The fried foods are delicious- batter is great (menchi katsu, tonkatsu, fried potato etc). The rolls are good too. Simple, nothing fancy. read more

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I have been there many times. They have great food and great service. I recommend katsu curry and crab sushi.

I LOVE this place. The food is always delicious and everyone is always friendly. My parents first brought me here well over 10 years ago. We usually order the Beef Teriyaki Plate, Chicken Yasai, Eggrolls, Shrimp Tempura Roll and the Mixed Tempura Side. Everything is affordable and the quality of the food is great. You can also grab a stamp card and once you fill it with 10 stamps you get a FREE Chicken Teriyaki Bowl. Who doesn't like free food? Its inside a little plaza so there is parking (Free of charge) read more

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