Tokyo Japanese Restaurant

Quality ingredients, great staff and a wonderful setting . The food is outstanding. The PHO is our…read morefavorite, especially on a cold day .

Came here for the first time for dinner with a couple of friends. Hubby and I had the chicken…read morekarage, tofu miso ramen, and red curry. Total came out to approximately $43 (not including tip). What's hot - Menu. Pretty good. There's something for everyone, possibly even vegans. I'm uncertain whether they have vegetable broth, but they have options that are vegetarian. There's pho, ramen, rice, curry, meats, and tofu. - Quality. Pretty good. The chicken karage was not overly breaded, crispy, had a nice flavor. Lt was not overly salty and served warm. My tofu miso ramen was not overly seasoned, which I appreciate. One of my pet peeves is when noodle soups are too salty, because it detracts from what the natural flavor should be. My miso ramen had a nice seasoning. My husband really enjoyed his red curry. He said it had a slight kick of spiciness with a slight taste of sweetness from the coconut milk. - Portions. Pretty decent size portions to get you full, not stuffed. Good value for money. - Location. Centrally located in downtown around other shops and restaurants. What's not - Service. Among the 4 in our group, 3 of us had something wrong with our orders. My ramen arrived with no tofu. When our friends received their orders, it was completely wrong (I.e., they were given someone else's order). There were also mistakes in the dishes they actually ordered. Given all the errors, everything was delayed and took longer, which was frustrating. - Payment. You're expected to pay your tab before actual service, which includes tips, as well. Hubby and I aren't fans of that, especially given all the mistakes that our group encountered. - Parking. Since it's downtown, it's mostly timed and metered parking in the area. - Time. They close at 8pm. Our group was the last ones in the restaurant, which surprised us. As such, I asked their staff what time they close. When they responded 8pm, I asked them if our group should leave. The staffers told me that my group was ok, which we appreciated. However, we didn't stick around. Just be prepared that this is not a place you can continue to hang out in. Final answer Willing to return, but not a first choice.

The restaurant is small with some communal tables. Parking in downtown Carlisle can be challenging. Be sure to check the hours.

D5 Chicken Karaage-Don ($16 as of 05/2024). This is fried chicken pieces, soft-boiled egg, and corn, over white rice.

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Tadashi

4.0(293 reviews)

19.3 mi

We ordered edamame, gyoza, poké roll, Hawaiian roll, and lobster roll which were all exceptional!…read more The restaurant is like a traditional Japanese style ambiance. The wait staff was very polite and attentive. Only down side is parking is at least two blocks away.

Tadashi was delicious. I ate there twice during my five days in Happy Valley, one time solo and…read morethen another time with friends. The server was okay, but the food was great. The one star is off because the service isn't great, and the one server even thought we walked in meaning to go to their other location instead of the one we were at (it's up the street from them and they have different options). I had a rice dish the first time which was well put together as far as the flavors and textures went. The next time, I had ramen and chicken. Both were flavorful. My peeps had various options ranging from ramen and rice bowls to sweet potato fries . They couldn't stop raving about the sweet potato fries and it was their first time trying them, so I think that's a success.

Ebi Don w/ Miso Soup

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3.3(86 reviews)

53.4 mi

We loved this place, but the server who looks like a soccer coach(Shawn) Is unpleasant and can't…read moresee to figure out how to make the green tea mix drinks. He is rude and we had to beg for a refill of hot tea. We order noodles and they brought it out cold and when we asked for it to be warm he complained in front of us to his colleagues. We won't be back and I use to always send my college friends here for a change of food.

Unmatched value for the quality of food and service that you get. What a blessing this place is!read more

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How much eel was in the roll compared to cucumber

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Lunch buffet

Kamrai

4.1(184 reviews)

18.3 mi

The food was amazing. The restaurant is very cute. Our waitress was very nice, we had a reservation…read moreand were seated immediately but we did wait an hour and 20 minutes for food. They also brought our check after about an hour at which point we hadn't received any of our food yet (not even our appetizer). I would go back but only if I have a lot of time to spend there. For food we had the chicken dumpling balls as an app, very good and a good number of them. I had the pumpkin curry it was very tasty, less curry sauce and more stuff than what I'm used to but good. And my fiance had the chefs special sushi roll, he loved it

It's been a long time since I made it to Kamrai. It used to be one of my favorites stops for sushi…read moreand then some others opened up and it seemed to fall off my radar. Lemont is a cozy and quaint town at the base of Mount Nittany. Kamrai sits in the middle of the "business" area in Lemont. It's located in an old victorian style home with an enclosed porch. There's plenty of parking in and around town with sidewalks to access the restaurant. They offer thai & sushi as menu options. By luck we stumbled across Kamrai on this evening as we were in the area around dinner time. We got porch seating, which is great, and opted for some thai and sushi offerings. It's an old establishment but it has it's own charm. Service was good and the food came quickly. I got Spicy Udon with pork and it was delicous. I also tried their shrimp tempura. Overall it was a great visit.

Pumpkin pumkin curry

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Sex on the moon

Kumo Sushi & Ramen

4.7(35 reviews)

35.2 mi

I went here today for dinner with my family. Everything we ordered was very good, and came out…read morequickly. The sashimi was fresh, and plated nicely. This place is excellent and will definitely be coming back more!!

While traveling I ordered delivery from here. I gave special instructions through my order with DD…read more About a minute after placing the order, the restaurant called me to verify my allergies and request. I really appreciated there care and attention. Then when my Volcano Roll arrived, I was over the moon. It was SO good! I highly recommend this joint to anyone living near by or traveling through.

California roll

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Legend roll

Aki Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi

3.8(126 reviews)

45.4 mi

This is one of the best sushi restaurants I've ever been to. The lighting and decor is really…read morerelaxing and comfortable. The wait staff are all very good at good at their jobs and make you feel welcome. The sushi itself is awesome, the presentation and the care that's put into the plating is always beautiful. I haven't tried the hibachi yet but from seeing other people's plates it looks like they have huge servings. Some of my favorites are the sexy jalapeño, the rock shrimp, the fantastic role, and the volcano roll. Although, I've never had a roll from here that I haven't liked. I've been here many times and I've never had a mistake made on any of my orders and am always so impressed by how fast the food comes out.

I ordered online for pickup and went with my usual chicken katsu lunch special bento box, which is…read morepriced at less than $15. It includes a spring roll, four pieces of California roll, a scoop of rice, and your choice of soup or salad. They also include a small container of katsu dipping sauce and soy sauce. For the price, you actually get a lot, and the quality was solid. This was honestly one of the better bento boxes I've had on my travels. I added a Pepsi for $2.50, which interestingly came in one of those clear plastic quart takeout containers. It was not the most practical since I nearly spilled multiple times, so just keep that in mind. I placed my order around noon on a Friday, and it took about 20 minutes for them to have it ready. Overall, a dependable spot if you're craving a good filling bento box at a reasonable price.

Hibachi Filet Mignon Lunch

Yaki Tori

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Ichiban Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi

4.2(90 reviews)

53.1 mi

The Food is fantastic. Best Hibachi in the region!…read more We had a birthday dinner here. We collectively got the Filet, Chicken, & Shrimp, which all was great. All meals came with RICE AND NOODLES, which were amazing. Great atmosphere, food, and service. We drive up from Lewisburg, and it's worth it. (30 minute drive)

Really disappointed with the experience we had Sunday evening at the Williamsport location. We…read moreplaced a reservation for a party of 6 for my family, it was my sister in law's birthday. We all did not arrive at the same time but within 5 minutes of each other and the policy is not to sit at hibachi table until everyone in party is there. I knew this from before but had momentarily forgotten. The lack of waiting area is also a problem and they direct you to area with non hibachi's tables. I immediately explained that my son is not going to do well moving from waiting table to hibachi table without issues. The response was "well that is our policy". He is non verbal, has autism and fragile x, he doesn't understand policy or why we'd be put at one table area to wait and then move to another table. When the rest of our party arrived and he had to move, he got loud as I predicted. Two other people in our party also had autism. I sensed immediate annoyance from the management. We have no complaints about our server or our hibachi chef as they were more than kind and nice but we feel management instructed them to move us out fast. It was the fastest hibachi cooking I ever had there. We were never asked if we needed more drinks or dessert. It was a birthday celebration. Then suddenly they were there singing with a gong but obviously knew we had autistic people in the party. It caused reaction from my son and his cousin. They never asked us prior if it was okay or told us what they planned. We could have prepared the boys for noise. And then next thing we knew our check and to go boxes were presented basically saying get out! It was my worst experience ever at Ichiban or any other place I have taken my son in all of Pennsylvania or Texas where our permanent home is now. I did not punish the waitress and gave a very generous tip. I truly think she was told to move us fast. It wasn't even overly busy as we went before 5 pm. There were open hibachi tables. Overall I think the management needs training in people with autism and other sensitivity issues. This is super disappointing from a restaurant we typically love.

Ichiban Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi

Yellowtail jalapeño appetizer. Fresh and delicious.

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Kenzo Japanese & Asian Fusion

4.7(309 reviews)

48.6 mi

New owners since my last review just before i was deployed for 10 months…read more 2 days after my deployment ended i came here and sadly learned this place is no longer as good as it was. The salad is in a smaller bowl (less salad), the food i had is less tasty, seems like they are skimping on ingredients, quality and taste to keep the price as it was while food costs increased. I order only the stir fry and soup and sslad, not sushi. Food is overcooked for a simple stir fry, brown sauce tastes like it was burned (can one burn a sauce?) Veggies were very overcooked, whimpy not firm or semi firm. No wonder there was a noticeable drop in the number of people here for lunch after church on a Sunday. I can no longer highly recommend this establishment. It's gone from very good or great to YUCK in the 10 months I was deployed. I will NOT be back often but maybe on rare occasion to see if it improves.

Food was excellent! So tasty. Staff was attentive, courteous and informative…read more Place was clean and quiet. Highly recommend.

Plenty of other people agree with me - this is a place eating at!

Warm Edamae (sugar snap peas) sometimes they serve it, sometimes not while they cook your food.

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Pad thai, kenzo roll, and spicy shrimp roll

Kokoro

4.5(79 reviews)

19.2 mi

Needed a little something to snack on after we all had a late lunch today. Now, time approaches…read more9pm, and what to do?? Everyone says: go ahead Frank, just order, we trust you (i love these people). Minimal criteria: Convenient and delicious enough (given the expectations bar appropriately set for the region), and variety for people who each want something a little different. TY Yelp, Kokoro looks promising. placed a take-out order, and given Saturday night of Big Ten Wresting Championships, order was ready and delivered just fine. The food is good enough, hand rolls, egg rolls, ramen bowls, chic wings, and def don't pass up on the Avocado Kokoro, deff tasty (too much sauce, but just fine). Def worth an order, you won't be disappointed, if you accept the geographical frame (we're in a college town, not a major metro China-town).

I only leave reviews when it's really good or really bad. Sorry guys, don't waste your money…read more Definitely the worst ramen (they really shouldn't call it ramen) I've ever had. The bbq pork tasted like it was microwaved from a cheap tub in the grocery store. The broth was bland. The egg was not marinated (like a real ramen egg). The noodles tasted old. The dumplings were chewy and had a weird after taste. The food was generally sketchy, and i stopped eating halfway through. The service was confusing, but nice at least. The inside was basically the bones of the previous restaurant, whatever that was (the hut pot- maybe? Judging from the old podium hidden in the back. The good reviews have to be fake. Nuff said. Don't do it. Go anywhere else.

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Pork Gyoza Shrimp Tempura Fried Chicken Wings

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Kari H.

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3

1

5 years ago

I'm originally from New York so I can be picky about the food I buy out, especially sushi. Tokyo is a truly great restaurant and was a shock to find located in a small town. They have such an extensive menu; it can be hard to choose what to eat! Their food is made with care and their ingredients are fresh. The service they provide is prompt and attentive. The restaurant is family-owned and they seem to be very nice people. I'm obsessed with their cream cheese wontons and also highly recommend trying their mochi ice cream for dessert! :) read more

Tim R.

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5

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3 years ago

If you like sushi, you will enjoy this restaurant. They do a really nice job on; sushi, sashimi, and rolls. On occasion I even venture over to their Chinese menu; General Tso, Szechuan Shrimp and Pork Fried Rice. All items are very good. read more

Andy H.

61

4

1

9 years ago

This is the best sushi resturan in the area. Love it. The AYCE special on Wednesday is a must check out if your are not used to this type of food. They have a great selection of other foods for the non adventurous in your party. read more

Jena J.

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6

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4 years ago

We eat here often. They are quick and delicious. We usually get General Tso's and California rolls and we haven't been disappointed.

Nicelil P.

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7

22

8 years ago

This place has awesome food, friendly staff and great service. Serving sizes are large and definitely worth the money.

Tyler H.

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1

0

4 years ago

Best Sushi in the tricounty area great staff and cleanly environment just thinking about it is making me salivate

Jena J.

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3

0

4 years ago

My husband loves their General Tso's and I always get a California Roll. Delicious and quick service!

Logan S.

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15

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2 years ago

Just called them. No longer does all you can eat. Posting the review as it was not clear. No AYCE. read more

Jennifer H.

47

3

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8 years ago

Delicious food! Will go back over and over again for more. Glad to have hibachi available locally.

Casey L.

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1

0

3 years ago

The sushi here is great! We visit regularly and are always happy.

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