Tokyo Express defined the Quick Service Rice Bowl take out segment a long time ago.
For over 20 years I have frequented this establishment and been through all of its acquisitions, transitions, growth and downsizing. One thing remains today: much of what was great is still the same. The teriyaki sauce is the best (in the early days it was homemade fresh daily), the lemon ginger dressing for the salads should be bottled.
Much of the menu has been duplicated by other similar restaurant concepts and in some cases, done better. I can agree with the quality of the chicken on the regular rice bowls (dark meat) could be better; rather than raising the prices, lesser quality was chosen which was a shame.
Two decades have allowed me to try everything on the menu and it is all great. Standard Japanese fare served up quick and hot. Yum.
Maybe its nostalgia but I really love this place and hope it continues to find its niche and endures another 20+ years
Final Rating: 4.9 for consistency for many, many years of quick service and tasty meals; Thank you Tokyo Express.