Japanese restaurants

Tokyo Express - Asheboro

4.2 545 reviews 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM 1550 E Dixie Dr, Asheboro, NC 27203, United States

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Tokyo Express is a Japanese restaurant located in Asheboro, North Carolina, offering a variety of traditional and contemporary dishes. The menu features a range of options including teriyaki, hibachi, and yakisoba noodles with choices of chicken, steak, shrimp, scallops, and vegetables. Signature weekday lunch specials provide a combination of protein, vegetables, fried rice, and shrimp sauce, served with iced tea at a moderate price. The dining atmosphere is casual and functional, catering to both quick lunches and relaxed dinners. Appetizers such as miso soup, egg rolls, tempura, and dumplings complement the main offerings. Tokyo Express emphasizes simple, straightforward flavors rooted in Japanese cuisine, presented in a setting that serves the local community with convenient and varied meal choices.

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Service options

Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Great tea selection

Popular for

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Lunch
Dinner
Counter service
Seating

Amenities

Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Quiet
Trendy

Crowd

College students
Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Tokyo Express - Asheboro before visiting.

Reviews for Tokyo Express - Asheboro

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Review highlights

Based on 545 reviews

Tokyo Express is widely recognized for its fresh, flavorful Japanese cuisine offered at reasonable prices. Many patrons appreciate the restaurant’s consistent food quality, noting well-prepared dishes such as the weekday specials, which are served promptly even during busy periods. The recently completed interior remodeling and updated menu have positively impacted the overall dining experience, enhancing both ambiance and presentation. Friendly and attentive staff contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, though some customers have occasionally experienced minor challenges with communication during ordering. A recent price adjustment has been noted, but it has not detracted significantly from the restaurant’s appeal. Overall, Tokyo Express maintains a solid reputation for delivering satisfying meals in a comfortable, refreshed setting with reliable service.

Evan G.

Jul 04, 2025

UPDATE!!! Price Increase May 10, 2025 - just shy of 3 years before a price increase. Prices have not been revealed, but standby and as always, Enjoy!! UPDATE!!! Price INCREASE as of June 1, 2022. Weekly lunch specials increased to $7.25 (with tax total is $7.76) Tokyo Express has REOPENED - 02AUG2021 and WOW things have IMPROVED! Dine In is available! Newly remodeled qnd back in action, well sort of, as this food is Takeout ONLY. Since the "C" word hit, they have either been closed or only open for takeout orders. Lunch service was quick and delicious. The "soupiness" was gone, and man were the portions HUGE! Great flavor. There were at least 6 employees inside the restaurant working/talking. Like other restaurants, I believe the profit margins are greater with takeout only service. It is not always about a lack of work force. So why open up fully and have the extra expenses like wear and tear, water/sewer, napkins, ice and beverage refills? Stop in and get your Asian grub on...ENJOY! 3 YEARS AGO..."This was the go to place for Asian themed food, but the quality started going down hill. Average food that tends to be a little "soupy." The inside needs a good cleaning and some sprucing up! Enjoy!"

Santiago AP

May 03, 2025

Great little restaurant with fair prices. We eat from here at least once a month and food is always hot, fresh, and tasty. Only one time have they messed up our order but it was not a big deal at all to even bring to their attention. They recently remodeled the interior and their menu. Menu pictures to be added. Staff always friendly. Only complaint is sometimes you have to call multiple times if they’re busy to try and place an order to go.

Misty Miranda

Apr 25, 2025

Food was wonderful! Had to wait a few minutes because they were super busy but definitely worth the wait!

Jimmy Caruso

Apr 16, 2025

We arrived at Tokyo Express at 12:55 placed 3 orders for their "weekday special" for $7.25 Teriyaki Steak and by 1:06 we were served. The food was absolutely delicious, the steak wasn't overcooked like a lot of these places do, and it was made on the spot, where you can watch.