Laid-back option for Japanese dishes, including sashimi & sushi rolls, plus some Chinese items.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–2:30 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4–8 PM |
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Reviews
Nicole Byrd
Been coming here for 20 plus years! The owner is such a great guy! The food is fresh and always yummy! Chinese and Japanese dishes, plus Ramen! Great Japanese beer selection too! Highly recommend!
… moreLeticia Morales
Food was absolutely delicious so flavorful, the person at the counter that took our orders and brought them out was so nice great customer service! I would have taken a photo before I ate but it smelled so good I forgot 10/10 recommend
… moreJ M
First time ever coming here. If there was six star rating this is the place. I cannot emphasize the excellent service at Tokyo Express. Very attentive and friendly. My wife and I felt very welcomed as if invited into a home. I don’t remember ever feeling this way at any restaurant in a long time. The food was really delicious packed with flavor. There no restaurant that expresses their gratitude and provides excellent service like what I experienced at Tokyo Express. This restaurant really shines for that. Thank you.
… moreChristopher Hosking
Absolutely wonderful time here! The food was delicious and well priced and the man at the front counter whom I assume was the owner was extremely friendly and attentive to us.
I ordered the dragon roll, Tokyo Special Roll, and chicken teriyaki bento. I’ve yet to try authentic Japanese food in Japan, but this is easily the best I’ve had out of six places in Modesto and easily rivals far more expensive food I’ve had in the Bay Area and Sacramento.
I came here to celebrate my birthday, and I’m usually too cheap to go out to eat other than special occasions, but I’m certainly making an exception for this restaurant and coming back here to explore more of their menu.
Since they’re located downtown you may have a slight hassle in finding parking, and I’m sure that affording downtown rent prices is why they serve everything with disposable plates/utensils and don’t invest money in “ambiance” but that’s perfectly fine by me as all that really matters is the food, friendliness, and cost
… moreI ordered the dragon roll, Tokyo Special Roll, and chicken teriyaki bento. I’ve yet to try authentic Japanese food in Japan, but this is easily the best I’ve had out of six places in Modesto and easily rivals far more expensive food I’ve had in the Bay Area and Sacramento.
I came here to celebrate my birthday, and I’m usually too cheap to go out to eat other than special occasions, but I’m certainly making an exception for this restaurant and coming back here to explore more of their menu.
Since they’re located downtown you may have a slight hassle in finding parking, and I’m sure that affording downtown rent prices is why they serve everything with disposable plates/utensils and don’t invest money in “ambiance” but that’s perfectly fine by me as all that really matters is the food, friendliness, and cost
shareil Giva
The best sushi place in town. Customer service is exceptional, always greeted and treated like one of their own. Food always tastes fresh and great. Good prices. We regret going anywhere else when these guys are closed.
… moreKathy Boyer
My husband and I biked here yesterday and had a most enjoyable dinner. We started with beer and appetizers well priced for Happy Hour. I then had a combination with sushimi and California roll. They were excellent. My husband had a pork dish that we both liked. The service was outstanding as well. We’ll be back.
… moreAlicia Laktonen
This. Place. Is. Amazing!!!! The food was spectacular, and the service was upbeat and friendly. The prices are decently cheap too. We started off with oyster shooters, and they disapeared so fast I didn’t have time to take a picture. Lol. Those were the best oysters I have ever had. They literally melted in your mouth! All of my thanks to the chef for the amazing food! And to our server we didn’t get the name of. Thank you for the awesome service! <3
… moreJenna Lynn
My friend had really high hopes for this restaurant, and I had a bad feeling about everything. This place had no customers during lunch time which only added to the eerie, quiet, and uncomfortable atmosphere. The service was kind but felt very desperate and forced. When I went to pay for my meal, the man who was supposed to ring me up told me to come behind the counter to pay. This made me very uncomfortable. If my friend hadn’t already paid for her meal and sat down, I would’ve left without a word.
The restaurant was dirty. Nothing looked organized with stock overflowing from boxes left at the front of house. The dead bugs on the windowsill had been there so long they collected a few good layers of dust. After receiving our food, I noticed that everything was served in either a styrofoam, paper, or plastic container. Hot miso soup in styrofoam, my friend’s sushi rolls on a plastic tray, and my meal conveniently already in a to-go box. No one is on dish-duty at this restaurant because there are NO dishes.
As for the food, I can safely say that this was the worst meal I have ever had. I ordered the beef teriyaki that came with a side of rice, salad, and miso. The beef had no taste with a rubbery texture. It was drowned in this “teriyaki sauce” that tasted like they concocted it themselves. I’ve also never known Asian salads to be spicy, so the weird glaze that was drizzled over my lettuce caught me off guard. The shredded onions in the miso soup looked like it was an attempt to make the soup taste fresher, and it didn’t work. What is seen in the photo I attached is what was left of the mystery meat I pulled from the back of my throat. Not only would I not recommend this place to anyone, I wrote this review to WARN everyone about it.
… moreThe restaurant was dirty. Nothing looked organized with stock overflowing from boxes left at the front of house. The dead bugs on the windowsill had been there so long they collected a few good layers of dust. After receiving our food, I noticed that everything was served in either a styrofoam, paper, or plastic container. Hot miso soup in styrofoam, my friend’s sushi rolls on a plastic tray, and my meal conveniently already in a to-go box. No one is on dish-duty at this restaurant because there are NO dishes.
As for the food, I can safely say that this was the worst meal I have ever had. I ordered the beef teriyaki that came with a side of rice, salad, and miso. The beef had no taste with a rubbery texture. It was drowned in this “teriyaki sauce” that tasted like they concocted it themselves. I’ve also never known Asian salads to be spicy, so the weird glaze that was drizzled over my lettuce caught me off guard. The shredded onions in the miso soup looked like it was an attempt to make the soup taste fresher, and it didn’t work. What is seen in the photo I attached is what was left of the mystery meat I pulled from the back of my throat. Not only would I not recommend this place to anyone, I wrote this review to WARN everyone about it.
ElDad78
What a wonderfully delicious place to pop in and enjoy some great food and exceptional service. I highly, highly recommend the Hot and Spicy Ramen and don’t let the name fool you because the hot and spice are not overbearing at all and in fact is simply, yet complex, flavor. I cannot be more pleased. Talk about comfort food! George is a great person and his wife Holly serves up the deliciousness! Located on J street in downtown Modesto. Pop in and give it a try. You’ll be glad you did.
… moreJavi Silva
Excellent as always. Ive been coming for the past few years and I haven’t been disappointed. I recommend the Beef Udon. This place is a gem!
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