Was on our way to smokey mo's when we saw this place. On a whim we decided to try it because there bowls looked good. We were not disapointed at all. The place was small and comfy the service was polite and the food came out at a good pace. The food was perfectly spiced and felt great to eat. I cant wait to come back during a rainy winter day to enjoy this great comfort food. read more

Order: - Chicken Katsu Curry level medium - Shrimp Tempura - Fried Gyoza - Miso Soup - Melon Soda 10 out of freaking 10!!! I was iffy because I've tried curry a couple times before and didn't like it because it has a slight sweetness, but I prefer savory and spicy. The girl at the front was so kind, helpful, and honest with my questions. She told me the Chicken Katsu Curry may have a sweetness, but not a super strong one. So I decided to go with it and make it spice level medium so give me what I like and balance the possible sweetness. I chose everything else on my own, but she did comment that the shrimp tempura was really good and she was not lying!! They put some kind of topping on it and it's amazing. For everything I ordered, it was $36. In my opinion, the pricing was incredible. And I drove all the way from here to my home on the northeast side to eat and everything was still hot and crunchy! So I'm thinking it was made fresh. They put my curry on the side so I could add it myself which was smart thinking! They obviously have a great team. Informative, small wait time after I ordered, beautiful inside, but especially a CLEAN inside. I'm not on this side of town often, but when I am... trust; I will be back. Thank you all so so much! Perfection! read more

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This small spot had a great Japanese aesthetic to it. Although there was a self ordering kiosk, we ordered with the helpful staff member since it was our first time there and had questions. We ordered the yoshi beef/katsu box which my son loved, two orders of the yoshiya set which was a bowl with a choice of 3 gyoza or 2 vegetable egg rolls and miso soup. We also got takoyaki (so good with big chunks of octopus) and fried squid karaage. The flavors were good, I wasn't too big on the veggie egg rolls, It was lacking filling. I left still a bit hungry, the portions were on the smaller side. Also, the restaurant was really warm. While we ate our food, I was starting to get uncomfortably hot and tried to hurry up and eat so we can get back in the car for the a/c. We will be back, but for to-go next time. read more

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Checking out a new spot and it did not disappoint. The portions are healthy, the prices are fair, and the staff is so friendly. This was our first visit and the cashier answered every question we had about the menu without hesitation. It's a cute anime vibe inside. Will definitely return. read more

Food was okay but the amount and flavor didn't exactly match what I would pay. I was a little shocked they didn't have pork katsu. Service was okay, the lady wasn't exactly helpful with descriptions or recommendations of what to get. read more

I'm a huge Japanese curry fan. Yoshiya did not disappoint. Thinly sliced beef, with great dark curry over a generous portion of rice. Everything comes in plastic to-go containers. The curry reminds me of S&B beef curry. Reasonably priced as well. The restaurant has anime on the TV with Japanese pop music playing over the speakers. Plenty of seating and parking. Staff is very friendly, greeting people coming in with the traditional Japanese welcome. A+ I will definitely be back to try other dishes and bowls. read more

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Tried out this place and loved it! Wasn't sure about the menu but the young man who served us was very informative and fun! He helped answer questions and recommend. I got a box set with the beef (chose noodles instead of rice) pot stickers and the miso Soup to go. We also ordered the cheese meat bowl. Food was well packaged and remained hot, and we got chili oil to go! Food was great! Noodles had a great texture. The beef was very ginger forward and had a hint of sweet but was very good. Cheese noodle beef bowl was outstanding as well. Portions of the box set left me with lunch the next day. The decor is super cute, fun and bright. There is a shelf with awesome manga figures! Totally recommend and will try again! read more

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The food was flavorful and delicious. The udon was made with a broth that was rich and dense and crave worthy. The meats were wonderfully marinated. Everyone was very kind and helpful, the ambiance was cute and laid back. read more

Such great food and such a helpful and friendly staff. My daughter and I had been wanting to check out this place for a while and so very glad we did. Everything was hot, fresh and unbelievably amazing! read more

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The best from service to food . I literally crave this once a week. I'm tried most of their menu my fav is the katsu chicken curry on miles spice read more

Yoshiya Umami Beef Bowl - Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Why haven't I come here sooner?? This spot is awesome! The food is delicious! I got the chicken katsu curry Toshiba set with gyoza, but I'll definitely be back to try the beef bowls. Once you order at the counter, the food is brought out to you. Service is friendly, and this is a casual dine-in eatery with upbeat vibes. There is complimentary water, as well as Japanese chili powder if you want to make your food even spicier. They also have free wifi read more

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Yoshiya easily earned a spot on our go-to eats in SA after our first visit and for good reason! First off -- any place that has a meal for 2, iconic. You have the option for 2 beef bowls or 2 chicken katsu bowls, gyoza OR french fries, and 2 drinks for $33! The portions are great and we even had some leftovers. I tried their miso soup and chicken katsu curry bowl & my bf got the beef bowl with pickled onions and slaw. Everything was packed with flavor and made with TLC -- we were greeted right away when we walked in and they had great energy. read more

Yoshiya Umami Beef Bowl - Japanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

For a smaller restaurant, the atmosphere was absolutely immaculate. Beautifully decorated with modern Japanese culture and traditional artwork, and kept clean round the clock by the staff. The service is either kiosk or counter service. Either way you get your food run out to you by the kindest people and they are happy to help with questions. I ordered the Yoshisoba which is like Yakisoba, stirfried ramen noodles with crunchy fried onion and vegetables. I added shrimp which was only a few bucks extra. Everything was reasonably priced. Drinks are bottled only but free self serve ice water. Would come again and reccommend to anyone looking for Japanese comfort food. Not like ramen or sushi but something really unique. read more

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I don't know why it took me so long to finally figure out that this place was super close to my house. This Japanese restaurant is slept on. Y'all need to come check this place out ASAP. The food is amazing. They serve all types of Japanese foods and desserts. At a glance, the restaurant looks smaller from outside, but once you enter, you'll find that it's actually a decent size. On the left side near the cashier there is a couple shelves filled with anime figurines, they look really cool. read more

This is now our go-to when myself or hubby don't want to cook that night! Which lately, has seemed to be a lot because this restaurant is AMAZING! Everything is always still hot when it arrives & is always delicious! We haven't been to the restaurant itself but we have ordered it at least 3 times now for takeout! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone that wants the best bowls of your life!! read more

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The food is made fresh and is really tasty. Not a huge selection, but what they have is delicious. I keep going back so...

This little place ROCKS! I have had the curry Katsu, the curry beef and the beef udon bowl. I like to get them spicy since they ask you what level of heat you want... the food is always on point and the staff are always welcoming. Rio is the front counter guy and really makes me feel welcomed and he's always in a good mood! I appreciate small authentic restaurants and this one is great! read more

My family loves coming here! Menu is easy to understand and the workers are very helpful and sweet. My kids always wanna come because the food is delicious and they love that they show Pokémon on the tv and have a good mix of music playing. read more

Wow, just wow! I visited Yoshiya's because the menu and pictures reminded me of a chain in SoCal called 'Yoshinoya's'. When I mentioned this to the owner, he said, "You can think of us as Yoshinoya's, only upgraded. And he was right! Yoshiya's is in a strip mall, there's plenty of parking. The place is small, with about 3-4 tables and bench+table seating for a dozen more against a wall. However it's very clean and I like the anime decorations! The J-pop or K-pop's played overhead is a little annoying but it does match the atmosphere. Service was fast and friendly, and DANG the food was good. Get the beef bowl with green onion and pickled ginger, you won't be disappointed. Also, probably the best shrimp tempura I've had in SA, it's got a delish sweet mayo sauce on it. Definitely I'll be coming back! This place scores a 5 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either. read more

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Been meaning to try this place, went on a Saturday around 1 pm and there were seats available! Staff is helpful and friendly! Brother ordered a Chicken Katsu Curry, which we both enjoyed at a level 1 spice - we have a low tolerance to spice and level 1 is probably the kick we just needed. I had a Beef bowl, which I did enjoy as well, if you like the sweetness of beef bulgogi, then yup this dish is for you! The tempura was not what I expected- was expecting the typical tempura with dipping sauce, and would probably order a different small dish next time, but it's not worth taking a star off the review. read more

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We were in the area and decided to try this place. It reminded me of Yoshinoya (which they have locations in certain States now) from Japan so I had to try it. Ended up ordering the traditional beef bowl and it definitely reminded me of the beef bowls in Japan! I also ordered Takoyaki and yum!!! Very authentic! Service was great - got the food so fast!!! It was empty when I went in.. it definitely should be busier because the food is good and service was great! The place is nice and has a cute design on the walls in the back. Highly recommend! read more

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Food was amazing, the person working behind the counter was extremely nice and very helpful!

I have no picture of the food but the place is calm and the food arrives on time if you order from there and try the chicken bowl since it has egg, cut green onion, chicken and white rice. The service was absolutely good the food got delivered on a good time. The ambience is calm and allows you too work in piece and eat in calm. read more

Hands down the best stir fried noodles including soba and udon noodles with great flavor. Owner and all staff are super nice.

My first visit here! The service was amazing :) We were greeted by every employee that saw us and we were also thanked for coming in. I was craving miso soup, and they were able to satisfy that craving & then some. The sea salted edamame was fresher than most places & the chicken karaage was larger than most places. Im not complaining, the more chicken the better :) The restaurant's customer areas were clean and well-stocked. read more

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Umami in your bowl! If you are familiar with sukiya or yoshinoya in Asia - this is similar type of food. Fresh food in a bowl and quick and easy to prepare. The service? Top-notch! The moment you step in, the staff is on it. Great for big groups or takeout - they've got a smooth counter service and nifty order machines. On the menu, you'll find a mix of noodle soup, appetizers, katsu, and desserts. We dug into Chicken Katsu, sipped on Cream Melon Soda, tackled a katsudon bowl, and savored the Yoshiya beef bowl. Experience was totally a delight! read more

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Excellent Food with a lot of flavor! Staff was also very courteous. My Volcano Bowl was very authentic as was my wife's Beef Udon Soup Bowl. read more

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Extremely friendly staff and even better food! Quick take out. Fresh and hot. Definitely A recommendation

The food here is delicious and comes out piping hot. Service is quick and the staff is so friendly. There are a few tables you can sit at if you would like to dine in, but the food is prepared to go. I got the curry udon with spice level 3/5 and it was perfect. The rice to curry ratio was just right and the beef was thin and tender. Definitely a must-try restaurant! read more

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Wow! Why has this gem been hidden from me?! How haven't I ever had Japanese curry? Now I know where they have been keeping all of the perfectly pickled ginger. Super unique in San Antonio. Delicious,, fresh, intense flavors, and excellent service. Small place but super clean and welcoming ambiance. Don't miss out on this deliciousness. read more

Very good, would recommend if you like gyudon. The server is very nice and kind to the customers. read more

Yoshiya Umami Beef Bowl - A5. Yoshiya Beef Bowl - Japanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Delicious udon noodles! Flavorful beef. Big portions. Lovely interior. Drink cooler available. Kind workers! read more

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This is now on our top ten places in town. I'm not going to say it's perfect, but when the owners and employees who run it love what they do it shows in every single detail. One tends to forget that Japanese food exists outside of the buffet style establishments in town. The place first of all seems like it is in Japan. The decor, the size and decor it just fits. My son loved all the anime and the shows on the tv. I'm not going to assume the young man at the restaurant was the owner, but he exuded excitement and kindness in explaining the menu to us. I've had most of the menu items at other restaurants, but the family had more questions than I had answers. He quickly and happily answered all of them. Now on to stars of the show, the food. We had Ika gesso karage, traditional beef bowl, volcano heat beef bowl, chicken Katsu curry, takoyaki, seasoned fries, gyoza, and miso soup. The small dishes were amazing! The Karage was amazing and crispy. The sauce it came with just elevated it in even more! The gyoza was also above average and the dipping sauce was also amazing. The least fav was the miso soup. I thought it was good, but the rest of the table wasn't use to the texture of tofu, and the taste of seaweed. Fries?!?? I know. I was skeptical but they were actually pretty darn great! A little tip sprinkle them with some of the chili powder, and dip in the sauce that came with the karage! WOW! All the bowls were great! The meats were perfectly seasoned! And the curry in the katsu was fantastic. Like I said at the beginning, no place is perfect. When we ordered, we were warned about spice levels. Just like most places, it was extremely exaggerated. My volcano had a very slight kick, but it had not heat for us. I mean it was delicious but didn't bring the heat. There were spice levels to the curry, we ordered a 3. No heat. I feel even the 5 wouldn't have been hot. It was all still amazingly delicious! The prices were fair, just don't expect super giant servings. We didn't have a problem with it. The man at register even mentioned making me some off the menu items next time. Trust me there will be a NEXT TIME! I'm still astonished why some of these places don't have lines out the door! Y'all all need to try this place! read more

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Excellent food, very tasty. Service was fast on rake out order. I'll definitely be back. Hadn't seen full menu and noticed some things i need to try. read more

It was our first time visiting yoshiya. The place is very clean and has a lot of nice anime decorations. The staff were very friendly. Alvin took the time to explain and recommend us a lot of foods. The food came out pretty fast. We ordered the takoyaki, tempura shrimp, chicken katsu, and beef bowl. Tastes are not disappointing at all. The tempura shrimp is crunchy with the sweet mayo on it. The chicken katsu is THE BEST! We asked for spicy lvl 5 The beef bowl reminds me of my childhood dish. Takoyaki were super yummy! We'll definitely come back. read more

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I made an order joking to make it with extra love and care because I and not feeling good so they took the time out of there day to hand write several nice notes wishing me good health and much love till This day still one of the most genuine places I love to eat at thank you guys read more

Yoshiya Umami Beef Bowl - A bowl made with love and care wishing me good health - Japanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

You can order in at the register or they have a tap picture menu to order from and you can also pay at the picture menu as well. We ordered the cheesy beef and the chicken teriyaki and they came with soup. I ordered a pink soda and they have cherry blossom murals on the wall and other scenic views of Japan service was nice and fast and they were open during the holidays. Mom liked the Christmas tree. She wanted it for her Church. read more

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Great service and great food at this location. I also like how clean they keep this place.

Good service. Tried the umami beef bowl, gyoza, and chicken katsudon. Umami bowl was decent portion, somewhat bland. Katsudon chicken was a little on the dry side. Will commit to a second try for other menu items (of which there is a fun variety of customizations for bowls). read more

Ambiance: 9/10 (did the most with the space they had!) Service: 10/10 (very friendly, fast, attentive) Food: 10/10 (exploding with umami flavor, so good we forgot to take pictures before we dug in!) Price: everything was fairly priced and we left very satisfied. read more

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