Tempura Takeover

I've been wanting to try Tempura Takeover for years. Last night the stars aligned and we made it to the pop up at Hair of the Dog. I had high expectations. Tempura Takeover did not disappoint. We ordered outside at the food truck and they brought the food into the bar. I got the sloppy lobster burger. Hubby got two bulgogi tacos and a side of fries. There were no prices on the menu, but the total without tip was $48. My lobster burger was divine--chunks of tempura lobster, perfectly, cooked. I'm not going to guess what was in either sauce but they were both excellent and made the dish. Fries were solid. Downsides, it was about a 30 minute wait, which was clearly communicated. We got there about 5 minutes after open and there was a small line. There's probably strategy to make it go faster--get there at open or 30 to 45 minutes after. Food seemed to come out fast after the initial rush. Also, i would have liked ketchup as an option for the fries.

That shrimp taco is fantastic!! Tempura Takeover is now a food truck. They post their locations on https://tempuratakeover.com/I'm not a big fan of a lot of sushi or fusion sauces so was asking about the Takeover sauce. Ahdana, the owner, clearly took pride in the sauce and offered me a sample. I was gearing up to politely say it's not for me but I actually loved it! I would buy a bottle to have at home if I could. (hint: need this in stores!)I got the shrimp taco and the bulgogi taco. The shrimp taco was my favorite! The shrimp was cooked perfectly, and there was plenty of it. The tempura had a great crunch and the sauce was just the right amount of spicy. It's definitely on my top tacos list and I'll be popping by whenever I can. I'm already craving it again!

This place is like finding the pearl in an oyster!That's what Tempura Takeover is for moi!After trying this owner operated business three years ago inside a gas station we finally found her again! While in the area we were using Yelp and spotting her hours and her present location was nearby. In her own food truck, Donna and her assistant prepare each entree with care and detail. Seeing the menu prices at first, you may wonder if it is a good value. Try it once. The sloppy lobsta roll is steep at $27. Lightly friend lobster comes on a toasted brioche bun accompanied by tater tots sprinkled with a Japanese nori spice or crinkle fries. It's very good but my fave is the dynamite shrimp bowl at $14. It is a deal and delicious! The combination of spicy crab meat, crispy shrimp, avocado on Jasmine rice topped with sesame seeds and THE sauce. It's my favorite lunch!Don't let the prices scare you off, try it and if you're like me, you'll become a fan!

Deconstructed sushi bowl? Yes, please! We stumbled across Tempura Takeover's food truck at Trevors on McDowell Rd. We had no idea what to expect but we were curious to try something from their menu because of their IG photos. We decided to try the Dynamite Shrimp Bowl & it was fantastic. They take a little minute to prepare their meals, but the presentation is worth it. The crab meat and avocados were so fresh. The tempura was lightly battered so it wasn't overwhelming with the rice. Everything married so well together - It was delicious!

Been eating Tempura Takeover since she started at a Gas station. I say since day 1!! Service: always cheery, smiling, and great person to chat with. Food: man oh man! From the shrimp tempura tacos, lobster tempura tacos, the Wasabi fries with both shrimp and lobster tempura, and the bulgogi bowl - worth the wait, worth the follow!

They we're at the festival of nations this past weekend in Glendale, at the Tanger Outlets, wow! Absolutely the best shrimp, crab, avocado bowl, I've had ever! I can't wait for the festival next year! I promise not to eat any tempura anywhere else, ever again! Great job and I can't wait until next year!

This is the best food I've ever had.I'm not exaggerating.I'm in love. Ahdana and Laney not only had the food out within 10 minutes of our order but also were so friendly and hospitable during the whole process.Literally the best food truck you'll find in AZ. Thanks guys! Best food in AZ!Would've took a pic of the food but it disappeared in my belly before I got a chance lol.

Came here twice - the first time they didn't have any lobster left. The service is friendly. Everything seems to be fried to order as the food comes out really hot. I've tried the shrimp fries ($16), shrimp toast ($10), lobster roll ($24), and the lobster fries ($21). They don't have any drinks so make sure to bring your own or you'll have to buy it at the concession nearby the golf range.The amount of shrimp/lobster in the food isn't a lot but it's enough to be satisfied although I wish more would've been put in. The shrimp toast especially was pretty good in its ratio. Everything is fried very well and the sauce is tasty as well.Overall, the food is very pricey, but I could see it being worth it once in a while. I would definitely recommend the shrimp over the lobster. I think something like lobster can stand on its own well and doesn't need to be fried as the flavor gets covered up. The shrimp can hold up well to being fried and it's cheaper as well.

All I can say is WOW!! I had the dynamite shrimp bowl and it was outstanding! It took about 30 minutes to get my food, but it was very much worth the wait ! The food was piping hot, the tempura shrimp was so perfectly crispy, and the sauce on top was the crown jewel. I will most definitely be back. I really hope to see this place become a permanent restaurant.

Seriously the best food truck I've ever had. We now stalk this truck regularly. Every dish we've had is just amazing!!! The shrimp bowl and the lobster fries are top on my list!!