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    Tokyo Joe's

    3.4 (258 reviews)
    Closed 10:45 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Teriyaki
    Barb G.

    Could have been way better...so the Tokyo Joes near us (Chandler) closed several months ago and we had been missing it. I was in the area of the Mesa location so decided to stop and grab lunch to go. The place had no other customers, it was just 11:00am so perhaps because they had just opened. I ordered the Teriyaki Chicken Bowl with white rice and teriyaki sauce and I also ordered Chicken Spring Rolls with peanut sauce. It only took a few minutes to get my order and as I was getting in my car, the server came running out because the Spring Rolls weren't included in the bag. My bad too...I never checked! Got to my office and started by opening the Spring Roll and taking a bite...and then spitting it out! As I looked at it, tore the wrapping back, I was met with rotten avocado (see pictures). I guess I didn't even notice before putting a bite in my mouth but immediately realized something was dreadfully wrong. I opened the second roll only to find the exact same rotten avocado contained within. And the peanut sauce wasn't smooth and had a oily component to it; actually you can see the oil around the sauce in the photo. The Teriyaki Chicken Bowl was ok. It certainly wasn't what I had remembered from previous visits at the one by us. The chicken was flavorless and although it was cooked through, it truly lacked that bit of char on the outside edges. There was one large broccoli flower, edamame, a few carrot shards, and some fairly uncooked zucchini. The rice was almost cooked through and I get some like their rice a bit "crunchy"...I do not. The sauce was served on the side and it was thick and had an ok teriyaki taste. Overall the lunch wasn't what I had expected and I doubt I'll be back again. It will be a memory of the past!

    Asian Chicken & Rice Soup from outer space that never had good food!!!

    Worst asian food ever!!! Had Asian Chicken & Rice Soup, OMG overpriced and cheap ingredients, awful food. First bite I almost want to cry that bad. So salty, nothing but cheap ingredients, simply HORRIBLE. Don't bother wasting your time & money!!!

    The served dish of flaccid sea creature. They called it mahi mahi.  I believe it was a water bat of some sort.
    Vic W.

    Service was good. People working were friendly. And fast! My problem is the food. Not even close to what is advertised. And certainly didn't taste like one would assume. My wife recommended this place as it's near her office and eats here often. I decided to tag along. Saw the mahi mahi bowl sign as it looked delicious and I'm a fan of mahi mahi. Staff were friendly and food was fast. BUT the food did not resemble what I ordered. I ordered to go, so I did not know till I got home. Attached is a pic of what I believe is boiled mahi mahi, I think. Could be snail, turtle or some other flaccid creature from the deep sea. Nothing like the advertisement posted in the restaurant . I would still recommend this place for a regular teriyaki bowl, but cannot recommend anything else and the advertising / marketing is completely deceptive. I refuse to place blame on the staff. They're doing their job well. Restaurant was clean. This specific offering is a mess.

    Black Tea!
    Victoria M.

    Love trying new places to eat!! I guess you can say this was one place I would eat at every day if I could! I love "healthy" food's, and Tokyo Joe's did not disappoint at all. It is located in a cute center, the set up is nice. Great atmosphere, and the customer service was excellent! We have never been here so the gentleman had to walk us through what was on the build your own boxes! Seriously this was so excellent, literally everything I love in one shot! We got Bento Box, mine had teriyaki chicken with white rice, spicy tuna, Udon Noodles, spring salad with this excellent ginger soy dressing. The other box contained, mango sushi rolls, dumplings, and udon noodles with a chocolate chip cookie The black tea is so good too! We we will be back so we can try more delicious items in the menu!!

    First time here
    Kelsey A.

    I got the teriyaki bowl and devoured it. It's well priced and yummy. It wasn't too busy but I went at an odd time of day. It was made in a good amount of time for the amount of customers. They were working hard on to go orders too. I would go back to this location if I'm in the area. I was out doing errands and my friend talks about this place so I figured I'd give it a try.

    Poke bowl & spring rolls
    Jon M.

    TJs located on Val Vista opposite the Dana Park mall has a great atmosphere, service with fun, healthy food at reasonable prices. Service by Manager Louis was fast and professional. My poke bowl was large for the price and filling. Recommended.

    Salmon mango roll! Was yummy!
    Samuel G.

    Great food! Good service. Had the mango salmon roll. They don't infringe on your #2A rights

    Banh mi bowl w salmon mango sushi
    Jeff B.

    Banh mi bowl may not have had every traditional nuance of a banh mi sandwich but I need this every day. I honesty needed to eat 2 of these it was so good and the brown rice was cooked perfectly, chicken sauced just right Asian bbq flavor, good greens but the highlight was the soft boiled egg! Don't take this off the menu please.

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    9 years ago

    Prices are a little high for the quality! Good food but not spectacular! The atmosphere is amazing, I felt a really good vibe eating in.

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    You have to pay extra for any veggies when you build your own meal. Expensive for lunch if you build your own unless you like bland.

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    We always order take out from here, very convenient and tasty! Udon noodles are good very tasty spicy sauce. Ramen bowl is also good!

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    Always good fresh and fast! Love to make my own bowl. The yakitori peanut sauce is the bomb!

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    The food is great. The staff is friendly. Inside is clean. What more can you ask for.

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    12 years ago

    Really good and fresh! Left feeling full but not heavy! Fresh veggies, wild caught seafood-trendy vibe. Will return!

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    Not a fan. The teriyaki chicken is not grilled like other places. Very bland . Sauce is weak.

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    #2 roll. So delicious. Green apple, mango highlight the flavor! Yum!
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