This is my fourth or fifth visit at Tokyo Shokudo and I tried their Tendon for the first time and I wished I had it sooner! The Tempuras were perfectly fried and super crispy and the tendon sauce was right on point. The cold udon noodle was also really great. The noodle texture was perfect, right where I wanted it to be and together with the dipping sauce, phenomenal. My husband's karaage teikshoku was great too. Matcha shaved ice is their summer special dessert and it was so flavorful, with plenty of matcha sauce on top of milky shaved ice. Service and ambiance are always great, and I will definitely go back again! read more

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My favorite katsu place in Plano! The pork is succulent, with just the right amount of fat, and the panko crust is perfectly crispy! The portions are also super generous. The interior is very cute and clean, with Japanese touches and neat little booths on either side of the restaurant. They also decorate the place with colorful lights and a Christmas tree during the holiday season! read more

Be ready to wait if you walk in for dinner (even on a weekday like Tuesday night!) If you don't want to wait, make reservations because we waited a long time for seating and several people came in and went straight to a booth because they made reservations. The decor is really cute and inviting. What the hubs loved the best was the inflatable Godzilla sitting atop the wall. There is a side party room that is very open space and pretty. We ordered many appetizer dishes so we could try a smattering of stuff: fried oysters, mushrooms, unatama, mackarel. We also got salmon roll, salmon bowl. They gave us a small bowl of edamame to start for the long wait to be seated. Everything is really delicious and beautifully plated. If you don't mind waiting to be seated, wait for your order to be taken, wait for the food, and then wait to get the check... then it's a pretty nice experience. Great for if you have a lot to catch up with a friend. read more

Tokyo Shokudo - Salmon roll - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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ORDER Fried Squid Takoyaki Katsu-Ni Curry Nikutama Udon Overall the food was just alright. The flavors seemed a little bit more on the sweeter side than usual which caused some flavor fatigue after a while. The fried squid was a little heavy on the battered/fried portion and didn't really taste like squid in my opinion. The Takoyaki barely had octopus and was probably about 95% of the batter as well. This was a little disappointing and made the dish a lot more heavy/filling. As far as the Nikutama Udon, it was very very sweet. I'm not an expert on udon, but I don't think it was super representative of Japanese udon. The soft-boiled egg was not like the consistency that I had expected (like the boiled eggs that typically come with Ramen or other noodles) and again the flavor was just too sweet. VIBES Very cute vibes. The booths with tables have a wooden house-shaped structure that looks very modern. There are both tables and chairs and the decorations give it a cutesy look. A good place to hang out casually for lunch. SERVICE I don't know if they still have this, but when I went there were different deals for each day. For instance, Tuesday was Kids day where kids younger than 10 years old got free ice cream. I thought this was a pretty cool idea. As far as service, the person that served our table was very nice; however, it did take a while to get the check and to-go boxes once we were done. Also, this is just a note, but since the place had just opened, they didn't have any rice for sushi which was a little disappointing (back in January). This is probably resolved by now though! read more

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Food was good. Matcha parfait 5/5 - the matcha taste wasn't super strong , not overpowering, and not too sweet. I think they put Ferrero rocher at the bottom of the glass and poured chocolate syrup then put matcha ice cream afterward. Fried oyster -3/5. I wish it didn't smell fishy but it did. Grilled salmon -4/5 It came with soy sauce, by itself it was already salty. we then asked for teriyaki sauce. I love having my grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce, that's why Shoyu ramen 5/5 I loved the soup, full of chopped green onions and umami taste. The chasiu itself was not bad. Spicy salmon roll 4/5 I didn't see any Japanese on the floor, the servers were Latinos, making me doubt if the food were gonna be authentic. One thing that I thought was weird, was that I had to ask for itemized receipt at the end. They didn't give it to me before. read more

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We've been here several times before, but this time we were disappointed. My wife had the tonkatsu ramen and it turned out to not be what we expected. The noodles were fat like udon. And they were undercooked and hard. The broth was very oily and did not have much flavor. The katsudon I had was VERY DISAPPOINTING because of the poor quality of meat. It was small and mostly fat. We're not sure if we'll ever go back. read more

I walked in on a weekday afternoon and placed my order for one meal, I waited 35 minutes. Food was fine, not worth the price or wait time

Great prices for the portions that you get. I don't usually finish my rice but I are every gain here. The batter they use to fry their food is perfection. The crunch after each bite even after being in curry or dipped in sauce was phenomenal. Interior is super cute and they played an anime playlist playing. If you're a weeb you'll love this place! They have specials throughout the week and if you're dressed in cosplay on Friday your meal is 50% off (That's unheard of nowadays!) read more

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I initially came to this restaurant off the curiosity of my sister. We wanted ramen but found out that ALL ramen products have pork in the broth. We don't eat pork so you could see the disappointment in our face.....In an attempt to still give the restaurant a try we got the Takiyaki (fried dough w/ octopus), grilled shishito peppers and the assorted tempura. Overall, I give this place a 4/5. The staff made sure our booth was super clean which as a clean freak, I SINCERELY appreciated and made note, too. Our server was extremely kind to offer us the edamame in an attempt to say sorry for only having pork in their soups. The ambiance was quiet but the decor was bright and airy. I think this would be a great date spot if you're wanted to speak in a quieter place compared to music blasting everywhere. I would return but only with a hot date ;) read more

Tokyo Shokudo - Assorted fried tempura - shrimp, some sort of leaf, cauliflower (?) and a shishito pepper - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

We went there Saturday morning little after 11 AM. There were only few customers there dining so we were seated at a booth immediately. Staff were really nice and helpful. We ordered a ponzu oroshi tonkatsu teishoku (a pork cutlet with radish soy citrus sauce) and a mix fried teishoku (a variety of fried seafood). You will get a main dish, a bowl of rice and a miso soup, and few pickled vegetables on a tray. The fries were so tender, juicy and crispy but fluffy at the same time. So delicious and definitely reminded me of an authentic Japanese dish!! I am from Yokohama Japan so I guarantee you that you won't disappoint quality of food here. "Rice and cabbage are free refill" is also common service in Japan if you go to a Tonkatsu restaurant so I love that they do it here. Highly recommend. I came here with my son this time so I will definitely bring my whole family for next time. And I will recommend to some of my friends who love Japan. read more

Tokyo Shokudo - Ponzu Oroshi Tonkatsu Teishoku Mix Fried Teishoku - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

Little slice of Japan in DFW! Everyone was so nice and quick service. My husband got the ramen and I got the Japanese curry. Both delicious read more

Food - 4 Service - 4 Value - 4 We came here on their opening day and service was little bit slow but that's understandable. We were a bit surprised that they had no hot tea/matcha options on the menu. Food itself was good, and one of the few places I've seen the eel-egg rice bowl and this is certainly something I'd order again. The miso soup was a nice surprise with the different ingredients they add to it as others have noted already, but something felt a odd to me as it did not contain any seaweed at all. Chicken cutlet dish seemed just ok to me but I only had a bite of it. Menu itself was a little confusing as they had three different options for Chicken Cutlet and could have easily just listed Chicken Cutlet one time and then listed add-on fees for a boiled egg or for whatever else was optional/extra (and they may have done this for a few other dishes too). read more

Tokyo Shokudo - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

Came here for lunch on their first opening day. Upon entering, took a while to be welcomed. Once acknowledged, we were seated at a waiting table since all 6 booths & 2 tables were full. Here's our order: Appetizer - free edamame, which were cold & frozen. We let the head wait staff know & since its free, no biggie. Takoyaki - since it was about 70% potato filler, it was hard to tell the tenderness of the octopus bits, but overall, still yummy. Main - I ordered the chicken cutlet boiled plate. It came with a nice small side salad of mixed greens (none of that iceberg lettuce/carrot combo) with corn (Its corn! Sorry, can't help it after that viral corn song), fresh grape tomatoes & sesame dressing. Even though the miso soup came in a small cup, it was chock full of spinach, tomatoes, tofu & corn. The chicken cutlet was tender, not tough & the side cabbage slaw with sesame dressing was pretty crunchy. Since the egg was soft boiled, it blended in with the gravy, so I didn't taste too much of that. The serving of rice soaked up all the leftover bits nicely. Hubby ordered the eel egg bowl which he enjoyed thoroughly. The eel was nice & tender & the rice was piping hot. It also came with a side of miso soup. They currently do not have sushi available. I asked if they served any hot green tea, which they don't & upon asking, won't be adding to the menu. So I ordered the iced matcha, which is pure unsweetened matcha tea & may not be to everyone's liking. It looked like there was a party room as well. Service - 3 stars (to be fair, its opening day & they are still hiring) Food - 4 stars Overall, I would come back to try the other menu items. read more

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Food is Pretty Good. Definitely a go to for authentic Japanese food, feels homemade. Service was great everyone had a very positive attitude. And the restaurant atmosphere itself feels again very authentic like you're in Japan. read more

The best curry katsu I have ever had in this area by far. I went with a couple of friends and we all thoroughly enjoyed our food and our time there. The service was great and the staff was super kind. There are private cubbies there that feel great to sit in and give a supa cozy vibe. Truly a great experience and will 10000000000% percent go back. read more

Solid ramen for the location and authentic. Trying the deluxe vs the tonkatsu standard i would go with the standard. Overall I enjoyed the flavor better than the deluxe which had a high fat content broth that honestly didn't make me want to dig in for more. The pork slices are on the salty side so be mentally prepared. Overall service is solid here as well so I will be probably coming back to check out the rest of their menu. read more

Service, cleanliness is great so the fact that when you add the food quality this is definitely 5 stars for authentic Japanese Cafe food. This will become a regular spot for our family. We want to come back and try more of the menu items. It's definitely a gem here in Plano. Itadakimasu! read more

Tokyo Shokudo - Katsudon - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

I ordered the sashimi bowl. Food is fresh. Service is good. Ambiance quiet and pleasant. Would come back again. read more

Tokyo Shokudo - Sashimi Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

We were greeted by the most friendly staff! When you sit down, they bring a small plate of edamame (free) to snack on while you wait for your food. Everything we got here was so good! My husband got sushi and he said everything tasted so fresh! I got the pork tonkatsu plate, came with plenty of food, even with a side salad and miso soup! The staff were all very friendly. The inside is super clean. Definitely would return here to try other things! read more

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We love coming here to eat. We have been multiple times. The food is so delicious. Highly recommend the curry of any kind. Services is very friendly. Casual restaurant. read more

Tokyo Shokudo - Beef curry Udon and Pork Cury - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

Good balance of food and price. Occasional quick fix of Japanese curry udon. They serve pretty decent pork katsu.

We went on a Friday night and waited 35 minutes without a single greeting, update, or acknowledgment from staff. No water, no menus, no eye contact--nothing. The atmosphere didn't feel friendly, and the menu prices looked steep for what you get. We finally gave up and left. Ended up at another ramen place down the street instead--faster, friendlier, and more affordable. Disappointing experience here, and we won't be back. read more

It's a cute restaurant with many Japanese-inspired decorations. The service is great, and the food is amazing. The udon broth was especially the best. read more

Tokyo Shokudo - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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I love the Japanese small kiosk restauramt ambiance with umbrells, curtains, lanterns ans wooden structures. Owner and servers were japanese so we had high expectations! Service was prompt. We ordered the deluxe ramen, pork katsu and the sashimi deluxe box. The fishes were super fresh and they melt delightfully in your mouth! The ramen was over the top delicious and I have been to many ramen restaurants. This is the best ramen I have had in the dfw area. Pork katsu is tender and the rice had the perfect balance of vinegar and texture. All in all, just an amazing experience from service to food. Will definitelt be back! read more

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PB(Pooh Bear)and I came here to check this place out this evening. I wanted to see if it's authentic Japanese eatery(I'm Japanese)and sure enough, it is! We were very excited. PB is not Japanese, but he loves Japanese food. I took screenshots of all the menu items/beverage which I will be posting later, so you can see what they have to offer and they're pretty good! I was so happy to see that the server spoke Japanese, so I spoke back to her in Japanese. The place looks quaint, spacious and nicely decorated with Japanese themed pictures/fixtures(and many sake barrels). I ordered spicy miso ramen, gyozas(6 pieces)and side of rice. My ramen was ok. They also have Tonkotsu(Jiro ramen)ramen, but they weren't on the menu or I'd had ordered it. I'm not much of a Miso ramen kind of person. Gyoza was deep fried(they're usually fried and steamed), but they were fine. I ate them and they were good. For that reason, I'm giving this place 4 stars. PB ordered Mozuku appetizer(slimy sea vegetable supposed to be good for your health), sashimi premium(it said to serve between 2-4 people, but PB ate it by himself)and Blossom rolls(salmon and salmon roes). He said they tasted like straight out of Japan. He's actually been to Japan and he had sushi/sashimi and other food there. I would love to try other items there next time. I saw other guests' orders and they look pretty legit and delicious, so this place is a real deal. The dessert menu looked really good too. I can't wait to come back, so I can try more stuff. read more

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Disappointed they didn't have more sodas like advertised they only had a melon soda still good tho! The servers were sufficient and a girl with dyed hair even said her recommendations without us having to ask, but another boy did serve us after that quick intro of seating. Enjoyed the look of the place it was nice and not loud at all. (Ps. If you want a free ice cream and are 15 or under you will have to ask unless your like 7 they will not ask if you are under or 15) read more

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The staff is super polite and nice. They work very efficiently. The interior space is roomy and welcoming. Love the Godzilla decor. The food is definitely true Japanese. Their Tonkatsu and tempura dishes are very tasty and flavorful. Sushi is definitely fresh and delicious. I have not any unpleasant dishes so far. I been here twice and love it. I highly recommend you try it out. read more

The ambiance was very nicely done and service was only average. The food tasted very authentic and nice. The sushi was very tasty and the beef from the sukiyaki was very tender, fatty and juicy. They have a huge variety of Japanese food and this place is great for Japanese food lovers. Their prices were pretty affordable for quality Japanese food. read more

Tokyo Shokudo - Nami Combo - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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After coming back from my trip to Japan, I was craving authentic Japanese comfort food so we decided to try this place. Since we were still jet-lagged we were up early and got here right when the restaurant opened. I could definately see this place being very busy during the weekends since there is nothing like it. The closest thing we can think of to yummy Japanese food would be at the Mitsuwa supermarket, but those stalls generally close early IMHO. Foods we tried: - Started off with the basic Sashimi Set - It is what it is. Thicker cuts and 2 pieces each. Perfect for 2 people. It was really nice of them to add 2 pieces of hotate sashimi (scallops) since that wasn't on the menu for the basic set. - Saba Teishoku - A very good healthy and hearty meal set! - Beef Curry - I felt like there was so much curry sauce to rice ratio that I was able to take some leftovers home for a second meal. You can taste the sweet and savory of the curry which was very comforting. - White Fish Tempura - It came out pipping hot and the batter was light. I think they partner with Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior in Torrance, CA (which BTW is one of the best places to get tempura done right!). The service was great and the environment was so cute. Next time we go back, we would love to try the sashimi bowls and possbily their izakaya/tempura menu items. Also, I wish I took more photos, but I was too hungry and the food looked too good to not devour in seconds! read more

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Omg!!! Carlos Junior from Tendon Tempura in Torrance is here. I'm so stoked, always like his tempura back in California. He's famous tendon tempura bowl is here!!! It's nice some part of Cali comes to Texas. Felt a little homesick. Everything is good here, most of the workers are Japanese and Carlos is great! Ambiance feels like we're in Japan. I'm so happy there's actually an amazing Tempura bowl in Texas!!! Come try it and you won't regret it. read more

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I was having a hard time choosing between trying their curry or noodles, but then saw they had a curry noodle option! Hands down best Japanese food I have tried so far. The soup was still hot when I got the bowl, and so was the chicken. The meal was flavorful, filling, and overall a great choice. read more

Tokyo Shokudo - katsu curry with soba noodles - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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I would not recommend the eating challenge here. There is a deceptive amount of rice compared to the photo. We are talking like 3lbs or more of rice. The meat will be easy to finish in 5 mins but they make money off the rice. GGWP read more

Tokyo Shokudo - Rice mountain in the titan curry challenge - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

Tokyo Shokudo is hands down one of the most authentic Japanese dining experiences I've had in the area. My girlfriend, who's from Japan, absolutely loves this place and says the food reminds her of home, which is the ultimate compliment! If you go, do yourself a favor and order the chicken karaage. It's crispy, juicy, and full of flavor--and definitely ask for extra lemon on the side. The little burst of citrus really elevates the dish. We've tried several things on the menu, and everything has been delicious and super fresh. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, with just the right mix of modern and traditional vibes. Whether you're a fan of Japanese cuisine or trying it for the first time, Tokyo Shokudo nails it every time. It's our new go-to spot, and I can't recommend it enough. The service was polite and professional. read more