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Tokyo Express
Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Restaurant$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
"Great fast and cheap Japanese in an expensive area."(8 Tips)
"Veggie tempura meal, also delightful, and awesome value for SF."(3 Tips)
"Veggie tempura, but swap the soup and salad out for edamame!"(2 Tips)
"when seeking to satisfy udon and sushi cravings."(3 Tips)
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39 Tips and reviewsFilter:
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Lisa AllisonJanuary 25, 2016Great fast and cheap Japanese in an expensive area. I come here all the time for lunch. Got the daily special Chicken Udon today for $6.50 plus a side of tempura for $1.50. Free salad, all delicious!Upvote3Downvote
Ellen McGrodyJanuary 28, 2016Tokyo Express is sort of a hidden gem. It's cute, affordable, and tasty! The katsu with curry is my favorite. Free tea with your meal, too!Upvote3Downvote
Giulio TempestaJanuary 14, 2019Very good and reasonable. This is my Second time. I will come back. I ordered three idioms and a small Sapporo for less than $20.00. Cant beat that. 😎Upvote1Downvote
Jasmine DouvilleJuly 14, 2013Super good and cheap Japanese food. Lunch get a little crowded but come during happy hour for 4 large hot sake and cheap really good nigiriUpvote4Downvote
Great value and super convenient for a quick bite. Don't forget to check their daily specials.Upvote1Downvote- Not hungry? Avocado and veggie tempura rolls, amazing. Hungry? Veggie tempura meal, also delightful, and awesome value for SF.UpvoteDownvote
- This is an excellent restaurant to patronize when seeking to satisfy udon and sushi cravings.UpvoteDownvote
Dominic T.January 24, 2014LevelUp is accepted here! $2 credit on your first purchase too.Upvote1Downvote
Free iced and hot teas and kimchi. Love that they don't charge to swap for brown rice!UpvoteDownvote
Alex BosworthSeptember 8, 2018Chicken teriyaki is ok, put plenty of sriracha on it and it’s cheap + fillingUpvoteDownvote- Veggie tempura, but swap the soup and salad out for edamame!UpvoteDownvote
Everything's good but I prefer the salmon Teriyaki.UpvoteDownvote
Holger LüdorfJanuary 5, 2011Good, inexpensive sushi lunch place. I like there sushi lunch specials with soup and salad.UpvoteDownvote
Adam SampsonAugust 14, 2014I thought these rolls were Mediocre. Unagi and Avocado, and Spicy Hamachi. And, they took a long time.
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DaynahJanuary 27, 2011Try the Lemon Basil Tuna - Delicious! Definitely better than conference food. ;)UpvoteDownvote
Andrew CerdaJanuary 9, 2012A place that offers free soup, salad, and tea is a place I can get my budget grub on!Upvote4Downvote
IIIiuThe hourlong “HIMYM” finale will air from 8 to p.m. on March 31,UpvoteDownvote
Gauri ManglikMarch 26, 2012UpvoteDownvote
LizFebruary 23, 201110pc chef's choice means 6 of those pieces will be california roll :/ sanraku is across the street, btw.UpvoteDownvote
Bento is too much for me, gonna order something smaller next timeUpvote1Downvote
Bento to go is where it's at. Avoid the crowd.UpvoteDownvote
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- 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
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- 11:30 AM–2:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
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- 11:30 AM–2:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–8:30 PM
(415) 222-9933
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No
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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