15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Tempe

“Great food fast service and friendly staff“

“Love it!! First time and just made me so happy eat so much sushi and get the best customer service experience ever! 10/10 recommendations!“

“everything was amazing: food, service and atmosphere“

“I had a delightful experience at Tokyo Stop, located at 1335 W University Dr #6 in Tempe, AZ, while waiting for my listing appointment at 3:00 PM today. With my stomach growling, I decided to pop in for a quick lunch, and I’m so glad I did!

I ordered the #44, which includes their delicious chicken curry and chicken katsu. The curry was rich and flavorful, embodying the essence of traditional Japanese curry, while the katsu was perfectly crispy and satisfying. Both dishes were a treat for the taste buds! As I’m mindful of my rice intake due to type 2 diabetes, I appreciated the balance in the meal.

This was my first visit to Tokyo Stop, and I was impressed by the cozy atmosphere and friendly service. The restaurant is known for its affordable and tasty Japanese cuisine, featuring a variety of favorites like yakisoba, teriyaki chicken, and miso ramen, all praised for their fantastic flavors. The katsu is particularly popular, known for its crispy texture and generous portions, making it a favorite among locals.

I’m excited to return and explore more of their menu options. I also noticed a charming Japanese pastry shop next door, which I plan to visit to satisfy my sweet tooth.

What a yummy day it has been!“

“They have the best poke bowls E V E R! The serving sizes are huge, which I love. Chipotle needs to take note of the protein servings this place hands out, too! ? Have never had any issues when ordering for take out or dining in, always wonderful food.“

“I loveeeee this spot for ramen! It’s consistent every time I go! Staff is always friendly and atmosphere is good. Get the combo if you’re getting ramen, it’s silly not too. The only thing I’d change is how big the spoons are, I want to make a little bite with broth in the spoon but I can’t fit the whole thing in my mouth ?“

“Service and food was great! Employee Endi was friendly and on his game! Thank you Endi!“

“good eats would forsure return“

“Great service. Great selection. So fun outdoors. Great prices!“

“The most amazing teriyaki chicken, ever! My family has been eating here for 20+ years. I've never had teriyaki chicken anywhere else that closely compares. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“I'm back at lomi poki, and after 6 months or so of consistently coming here, I still love it just as much! I can't recommend it enough, the prices and quality of the food are stellar, and the owner is very kind. I've yet to have bad or unfresh fish from here- and the vibe of the store is very cute and welcoming.

Glad a place like this can be in my community!“

“It was amazing funny I had a great time the food was delicious and my Godzilla drink“

“Came here 2 days in a row. The first day, I had the peach sour, house sake(hot), and Sapporo draft for drinks, all 10/10! For food, i had the pumpkin cilantro(vegan) and unagi hand rolls(10/10), then the Miso king ramen(10/10), followed by the kiwi strawberry sando(3/10), could be better. The next day, I had the masturi and miso tofu(vegan) rolls, followed by the spicy vegan ramen(10/10, spicy warning, but super flavorful) I also had the ramune sour(8/10), hibiki harmony(10/10), and toki whisky(6/10). I will be back again to try more! Day 3 update: You can order the spicy miso on the side for the spicy vegan ramen. Also, the crème de sake pairs well with spicy food. Beef croquettes are new to me, crispy texture, soft inside, flavor 8/10. ?

Vegetarian options: Some vegan options that are flavorful as well as unique!“

“I went in before the haboob and the guy at the register was very friendly and welcoming. The AC wasn’t working well that day unfortunately but the register man offered to refill my big water bottle. He also recommended certain areas to sit to feel the AC more. I got a peach green tea (sorry I forgot the name) and I’m so happy it wasn’t watered down. The decor is cute and a bit worn down on some chairs but that didn’t matter much since I was just doing school work. Hopefully the AC will work better next time but I enjoyed my stay and the friendliness of the one staff person working.“