Tokyo Steakhouse

I said 3 years ago that I would probably never come back to this Tokyo Steakhouse based off of my last review, but I am pleasantly surprised to say that we came back last night and had a great time.My Aunt from Alaska was in town for the holidays and wanted to come check this place out. When we arrived around 4:30pm, it was already pretty busy - we waited about 20 minutes before they seated us. The inside seemed fairly clean, I saw the tables being sprayed and wiped down, but the chairs seemed sticky and I did not check out the bathroom. All 8 of us ordered the dinner combos, I went with the Chicken and New York. We were all big fans of the Bacon Fried Rice and I thought my steak was cooked pretty well, but my chicken was a tad dry. Everyone seemed to like their food and our Chef was great - he was very friendly, made jokes and interacted with our whole party including my 8 year old daughter. Our server who brought us our drinks, salads and soups was also very friendly! Based off of last night, I'd say we'll definitely be coming back again now! Don't forget to tip your Chef!

I hadn't been here since before Covid and I was excited to go back for a birthday dinner. They were great before, and that's what I was expecting. Well, it's not what I got. The service was great, and the wait was long, which is expected. We didn't get a show like the ones they had before even though we had a large party. The food was not consistent. The bacon rice had way too much seasoning, the lobster had a very off taste, so I didn't eat it, as to not get sick. The sodas also had an off taste like the fountain machine hadn't been cleaned properly. On the other hand, the soup, veggies, shrimp and steaks were great! The steaks were so good, they just melted in your mouth. The place also needed a good cleaning, the restrooms were dirty and the restaurant floors were all quite slippery.I hope this place figures things out, because they really used to be so good!

Came here for my wife's birthday because this place is consistently good. Not today.We came a couple minutes after 3:30 just missed the lunch special that is on me.We had a party of three and no one else was at our table. Our chef did not perform any tricks. No choo choo train onion. No catching shrimp in hat. No spinning spatula. No performance at all. That is why people come here.I give this place a rating of 2 because the food was decent.

The staff was very friendly and the good Portions were worth it! We had plenty of food for leftover lunch! Ps. The bacon fried rice is the very best!

This place has gone downhill, sushi roll was mushy. Fried rice was still good. However, the workers, customers ... not my crowd. Get some class and personality, people! Some look like they just rolled outta bed and couldn't manage a smile to save their lives! Plus, the place looks dingy and old, like an old dive bar. What a difference in 2 years! So depressing! No thnx! Pass!!

My hubby introduced me to Tokyo Steakhouse a few years ago. We have never tried the hibachi side of the restaurant but we enjoy coming for their regular menu. Their tempura is light and perfectly fried and the filet mignon is always cooked just how we like it. The ambiance is quiet and casual. The service is always friendly. We will definitely be back. Anything on the menu you recommend?

I love coming here with my dad and sister! We used to come when our brother was alive, and now we are keeping up the tradition. Every time I have been, which is always during lunch, it's not overly busy, which is nice. The restaurant is kept clean, and the grills are always cleaned before and after use. The staff are always upbeat and nice! The food is EXCELLENT! I love that I can enjoy our lunch without it being overly loud. It's fun to watch them cook your food too. This place makes for a great experience and enjoyable food. I'd definitely recommend it if you are in the area!

One of the few hibachi places in Sacramento that does well and does it right. You can find it in the Natomas area off of Truxel Rd.The place is secluded in its own section in the back and the decor is a bit dim. More so that you can enjoy more intimate dining and entertainment from the chef cooking the entrees in front of you.Unfortunately this place got in trouble for some accident involving the onion volcano, so if that's what you're expecting, you'll be disappointed at knowing they don't do that here.The food here is delicious, heavily flavored in seasonings and the amount of butter they put on, you know your lips will be glossy. Chefs are give and take on cooking, but if you ever get here, ask for Wally! He's been around for awhile and will make sure to cook and prep your dishes to perfection!

In the interest of being entirely fair, teppanyaki restaurants have never really been my thing. They're definitely worth experiencing for anyone who has never been, and I've certainly enjoyed myself the times that I've gone, but it's not something I generally have the urge for. However, I have to admit I was a bit more open to checking out Tokyo Steakhouse (and not just because my gf really wanted to come here). Given how most of my teppanyaki experiences have been at Benihana, I was actually kind of curious to see what things are like at a non-chain teppanyaki restaurant! The verdict? Not all that different...As soon as I stepped inside Tokyo Steakhouse, the first thing that struck me was just how big this place is. The larger side of the restaurant offers a ton of teppanyaki tables and a bar with TV's while the other side is a little quieter with your typical, formal dining set up, like at most other restaurants. I'm not sure why you would want to sit on the latter side if you want the teppanyaki options, but it's definitely the route to go if you want their menu's other offerings, like their starters, bento-esque dishes, entrees, udon, and sushi rolls (which you can also get at their teppanyaki tables). Either way, there are plenty of options to go with depending on whatever you're in the mood for.-- POPCORN CHICKEN - Battered and Deep Fried Chicken Bites Served with Teriyaki and Spicy Sauce...$8.95This was surprisingly decent. The batter was thin yet crispy and the chicken was moist, outside of a few pieces. The sauce was interesting, though I wish the Spicy Sauce (which was great) was separate instead of dolloped in a cup of teriyaki sauce.-- HOUSE GREEN SALADNothing special, but I'm not about to hold a salad against this place. The lettuce was fresh and the dressing was decent, though the consistency was really watery/thin (it would just drip off every bite of lettuce).-- MUSHROOM SOUPAlthough this was just as simple as the salad, this wasn't bad either. The soup needed some body to it (maybe some miso?), but the mushrooms were good. Plus, if I had to choose, I'd much rather get this than the salad.-- SCALLOP & CHICKEN TEPPANYAKI DINNER...$26.95Not bad, though not amazing. The scallops were flavorful and plump, but I wish it came with more than six pieces (I love scallops). The chicken was decent as well, but it was doused with teriyaki sauce (as were the scallops and shrimp appetizer). As for the bacon fried rice, it was great, albeit a little salty (note on the vegetables below).-- NEW YORK STEAK TEPPANYAKI DINNER...$25.95My gf got this (hence my non-beef order) and it was far better than both the chicken and the scallops. The beef was cooked exactly as requested, quite tender, and well seasoned. Would definitely stick with the beef.One thing that I noticed with each of the three meats we had, as well as the vegetables, was that everything felt pretty oily. It's possible that some of that may have actually been residual fat from the bacon that went into the fried rice, but, either way, I was still left with that greasy feeling coating my mouth as I ate. No bueno.As far as service goes, the workers are all pretty nice, from the hosts and servers to the chef who cooked our meal. However, with regards to the cooking portion of the experience, neither our chef nor the one at the neighboring table put on much of a "show" compared to the likes of Benihana (though, I see it in the photos on here). Personally, I was fine without it (I'd rather the food just be good), but it might be a disappointment for anyone out there who may want that showmanship (spatula twirls, onion volcanos, etc.). At the very least, it might make the prices feel more worthwhile. Otherwise, for me, coming here was more of a nice novelty to experience than an amazingly delicious meal.TWO AND A HALF STARS rounded up.

I went to celebrate my bday on 1/25/25, I expected a chef that cooks and and kinda keeps you entertained as seen at other places when theycook Tepanyaki. It was sad and boring. I will never go there again or recommend. You think for the price they charge you would have better service. Our waitress brought our drinks and took forever to come back and offer refills. And one more thing the grill when they sat us down didn't even look clean. Definitely not returning to this so called restaurant! Sad to have brought my family to celebrate my birthday and for what they charge not worth it!