This is the best place ever, the food is wonderful the staff is great.. B and Ricco (he is a chef) are the frendliest people ever. If you have never been you have to try it, well worth every penny..... More

This is the best place ever, the food is wonderful the staff is great.. B and Ricco (he is a chef) are the frendliest people ever. If you have never been you have to try it, well worth every penny.. When we lived there we would go once a week, but unfortunately we moved. I really wish they would put one in Orange county (Ladera Ranch area) . They would do very well out here considering they do not have one comparible...
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My husband and I visit the Arcacia area often and decided to try Tokyo-Wako. Although the service was good the food was a disappointment. I ordered a shrimp vegetable stir-fry dish, the shrimp was... More

My husband and I visit the Arcacia area often and decided to try Tokyo-Wako. Although the service was good the food was a disappointment. I ordered a shrimp vegetable stir-fry dish, the shrimp was rubbery, were overcooked and there were no vegetables to speak of. My Husband had a chicken teriayaki dish. His chicken was overcooked also. I could have done better at home. What a disappointment!. Pros: Service was very good Cons: Food was terrible
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Love this place, excellent service and wonderful food. tokyo wako has become a tradition with my wife and I, i took her there on our 1st valentines day together and we continue to go back each... More

Love this place, excellent service and wonderful food. tokyo wako has become a tradition with my wife and I, i took her there on our 1st valentines day together and we continue to go back each year. 4 thumbs up on everything!!! Also they just opened a new one at rainbow harbor in long beach, walking distance from the aqurium of the pacific, right on the harbor.
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Definitely not worth the price. I could have made this at home...sautee/stir fry some beef, shrimp, scallops, onions, peppers...voila! Tokyo Wako at home!

Definitely not worth the price. I could have made this at home...sautee/stir fry some beef, shrimp, scallops, onions, peppers...voila! Tokyo Wako at home!
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This fancy Japanese steak restaurant have some nice food on the menu and also quite a decent service . But you have to know what you order , especially if you're ordering some sushi or raw fish. On... More

This fancy Japanese steak restaurant have some nice food on the menu and also quite a decent service . But you have to know what you order , especially if you're ordering some sushi or raw fish. On the weekend is gettting pretty crowded, so rsvn maybe needed. If you preffered to sit at the teppan table, the steak / grilled seafood just prepared right in front of you , so you can see how fresh is the meat , order some sushi appetizer, that's what I like . Will come back.
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I took my mother to lunch to celebrate her birthday. The waitress took my order, but after that she completly ignored me. There were three nice gentlement that sat beside us and got all of the... More

I took my mother to lunch to celebrate her birthday. The waitress took my order, but after that she completly ignored me. There were three nice gentlement that sat beside us and got all of the attention. She came by 4 times and asked them if everything was ok and to see if they needed anything else. I then became extremely upset, got up and asked to see the manager. I explained the situation and he appologized on her behalf and gave a lame excuse as to why whe ignored us, she is new. I told him that I didn't care if she was new, it had nothing to do with it, I was being ignored. He asked if we would like free dessert. I said no. I did not tip the waitress. I will never go back to that restaurant again.
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Tokyo Wako is total Tourist Trap for anyone who's not too keen on real, authentic Japanese food. The worst part about it is that the quality of food just isn't good, all covered up by the "glitz"... More

Tokyo Wako is total Tourist Trap for anyone who's not too keen on real, authentic Japanese food. The worst part about it is that the quality of food just isn't good, all covered up by the "glitz" and "flash" of a brash, loud, bright "Japanese" restaurant (complete w/ stereotypical decor). Tokyo Wako has a Sushi Bar as well as Teppan Yaki (Benihana-like open grill where the chef cooks in front of you). The quality of both sides for food is terrible. Most people may be blinded by the cheesey antics of the chef as he flips, slaps, and clangs the food onto your plate. Service was HORRIBLE. :( I've been here multiple times and the waitresses and waiters are rude and condescending and slow. The food also took forever to get out, due to the Chef waiting to get the rest of the table filled with people. Stay far away! Cons: Expensive, Terrible Service, Bad Food
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I enjoyed this restaurant for what it is. A turisty sushi/show restaurant. In Pasadena, I sat at the sushi bar and noticed all the sushi chefs spoke only chinese. They also haven't a clue how to... More

I enjoyed this restaurant for what it is. A turisty sushi/show restaurant. In Pasadena, I sat at the sushi bar and noticed all the sushi chefs spoke only chinese. They also haven't a clue how to make sushi. The fish is of really good quality and freshness, but they smoosh it in their hands till it's mashed and warm. their knives are not sharp and their cuts are disgracefull. I did not try the other benihana type feature they have, so I wont coment on that. Pros: Very Fresh fish, affordable sushi, great for parties Cons: crowded, rude service, cheesy atmosphere
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This was the first time that I had gone to Tokyo Wako-sure I have been to Benihana's, but there is no comparison. The food was excellent, they have great sushi appetizers,and the main course is... More

This was the first time that I had gone to Tokyo Wako-sure I have been to Benihana's, but there is no comparison. The food was excellent, they have great sushi appetizers,and the main course is excellent. I tried saki for the first time and it was great!! The most facinating part of the dinner was the chef and his great work in preparing the food...the fire volcano onion is great amusement for their guest. Anytime is a great time at Tokyo Wako-with a big or small group!!!
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Wako is a great place to take friends and meet new people around the tables that double as cooking showplaces. The food is always well-prepared and flavorful. For a first-timer, the onion volcano... More

Wako is a great place to take friends and meet new people around the tables that double as cooking showplaces. The food is always well-prepared and flavorful. For a first-timer, the onion volcano and the egg-cracking maneuver are always impressive. I've yet to try the sushi bar, but have watched the chefs work, and they're very impressive. Pros: great show, good teppan Cons: can be pricey
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