Okamoto Kitchen

I ordered the takoyaki from the food truck and they were completely raw in the middle. When I was asking to have them remade the guy taking orders said no and they were supposed to be raw. Do I paid $20 for raw dough.

Really like Okamoto kitchen. My food was ready within the pick up time frame so that was a win. The fries with the Japanese BBQ spice were delicious. Sweet with a bit of kick in the spice. The rice bowl was really good though I'll say the Gyūdon half was the best. The salad was a salad but I like their dressing it's nice and creamy but doesn't have an overpowering flavor to it which I like. Lastly the drink was good, just make sure to mix it well like they tell you so the syrup and flavors distribute properly. Would definitely hit up Okamoto again when they come back to my area!

I recently had the opportunity to try out the Okamoto Kitchen food truck, and while the experience wasn't perfect, there were certainly some highlights worth mentioning. I ordered the Katsu curry burger and the Okamoto Punch, hoping to savor some unique and delicious flavors. Starting with the Katsu curry burger, I must admit that I was a bit disappointed. The patty was dry, and to make matters worse, it was served slightly cold. The combination of these factors significantly affected the overall enjoyment of the burger. I believe that if the patty had been cooked juicier and served hot, it would have greatly improved the eating experience. As for the Okamoto Punch, I found that it didn't pair well with the Katsu curry burger. The flavors seemed a bit mismatched, and it didn't enhance the overall taste of the meal. However, it's worth noting that taste preferences can vary, so this might be a matter of personal preference. Despite the shortcomings of my first experience, I am willing to give Okamoto Kitchen another chance in the future. It's possible that the dryness and temperature issue with the burger were due to a high volume of orders at the time. So, next time, I'll make sure to visit the food truck when there are fewer people, hoping for a better culinary experience. On a positive note, my cousin tried the Okonomi fries, and he thoroughly enjoyed them. He mentioned that they were flavorful and satisfying, indicating that the food truck does have some delicious offerings. It's encouraging to know that Okamoto Kitchen has other dishes that receive positive reviews. In conclusion, my experience with Okamoto Kitchen was a bit mixed. The Katsu curry burger left much to be desired, being dry and slightly cold, while the Okamoto Punch didn't complement the burger as expected. However, I would be willing to give the food truck another try in the future, particularly when there are fewer people ordering. Additionally, the positive feedback on the Okonomi fries from my cousin indicates that there is potential for deliciousness on their menu.

The colored drinks are way too sweet even after you mix the drink. Maybe they would taste better with less syrup. The fries were good, but the Katsu Curry burger was too hard and dry. This place is hyped.

My wife and I love this food truck and try to grab it whenever we notice them in town! Prices are standard for a food truck. We love their Karaage and the Katsu Curry Sandwich. You can't go wrong with any of their fries. We both tried the Sakura Latte and the Cheese Mochi with our most recent order and loved both! I was expecting the latte to have more of a coffee taste, but it didn't. It's super sweet, which isn't normally my thing but still delicious! The chicken cutlet on the Katsu Curry Sandwich is very generous, and the curry sauce adds a nice depth of flavor. Mixed with mayo, cabbage, and a yummy bun? Perfect! We're looking forward to using the seasoning that we purchased, too! We ordered delivery because I have a foot issue and random flare ups make driving uncomfortable. The delivery guy was very kind; easily one of my top 5 delivery experiences.

Best food truck I know of. Delicious Japanese fried chicken and a monthly rotating menu. They offer Online pickup as well as In-person ordering. Check their twitter page for their truck schedule.

Whoever was in charge of the fries at Anime Expo NEEDS to wear a hair cover. There was hair in our fries. Response to okamoto: Please provide me an email or a way to contact you.

This truck seemed a little overburdened on both man power and supply as they'd already ran out of their special soba noodles just after 12pm. They apparently were slammed but I guess that is to be expected when you're one of four trucks at an event. But a tofu bowl (waaay too much rice) fries and two drinks (both overly sugary) cost 30 bucks and I'm still scratching my head trying to figure out how? No pricing was clearly listed. Also got the order wrong by adding something we expressly asked to hold and our fries order seemed smaller than other batches being served. A total ??? There was nothing special about the food that day to be honest. Too bad. Looked really good.

It's been a long overdue event but shoutout to Gerald and his team for making our daughter's birthday event a hit! Gerald worked patiently and politely with us to obtain the proper permits to host the food truck at our event. He was punctual, responsive, generous and flexible to roll with the punches at a kids events (with picky foodie eating adults, too!). Everyone was happy and the food was yummy and freshly made. We would highly recommend this business! Price: $$-$$$ Service: Friendly, easy to work with, helpful, genuinely nice Would I come back/recommend? yes!

I tried Okamoto Kitchen when their food truck stopped in Simi Valley (They were located on Tapo St). Service was fine, but food was mostly just okay. I wasn't in the mood for a burger (which makes up most of the items on their menu) and opted instead for an Okamoto bowl with Beef (Gyudon) protein and white rice, Japanese BBQ flavored House Fries, Classic (Lemon and Mayo) flavored Japan Fried Chicken, Spicy Tuna Stack, and their Sakura Latte drink (not pictured). Starting off, the Sakura Latte was not great. It's a really bright color and looks bubble gum/neon highlighter pink. I'm not sure what their Sakura Latte was supposed to taste like, but my sister and I took one sip each and couldn't drink the rest after. It had the consistency and taste of Pepto Bismol. This was the worst of the items we got though, the rest were better. I liked the fries because they were thin and crispy. The chicken was crispy as well but maybe too much to the point it was hard to bite and chew. The tuna stack was small and it tasted fine, I've just had better. Lastly, my sister and I agreed the best item we got was the Okamoto bowl with Beef (Gyudon). I thought it was supposed to come with veggies but ours didn't, which I would've liked. The beef was really good though! It tasted like the ones I get in restaurants or Japanese markets. If I were to come back, I'd get this again. I'm glad I tried this place though cause there's definitely a need for more Asian food in Simi Valley.

I heard about this food truck originally since they go to FGC (fighting game community) events. One of the founders is a fighting game player himself. I had the great opportunity to try them out because they came all the way out to Arizona even though they are originally based out in southern CA. I saw their menu online and was looking forward to trying out a specific menu item but was a bit disappointed that they came to the AZ event with only 3 food items. I ordered a Katsu curry sandwich which cost me $14.96. It's definitely a bit pricey for just a sandwich but everything about it tasted absolutely amazing. The buns and the Katsu chicken were crisp and full of flavor. I'm verily impressed by just their whole system. They've got anime figurines for sale and their whole truck is represented by these anime characters. They even kickstarted their own short anime series too. I got my food relatively fast even though it was super busy. The line was very long but it went by relatively fast because their system for making food is so efficient.

Every item I've ordered has been absolutely wonderful. I'm an Okamoto fan for life! I like to take motorcycle rides all over So Cal following the truck. I get to see lots of new destinations and eat great food too!

Everytime i see this truck pass me I really want to give them another shot because the pictures look great, Tried it again the other day, food is still mid and the service is again still horrendous. I would not recommend

Had lunch in Thousand Oaks today.... The Okamoto Kitchen truck was parked at a park, and it seemed like they were staying busy. I ordered the Kastu Curry Sandwich, the Okonomi Fries and the Goku Style JFC (Japan Fried Chicken!) The Okonomi Fries has good flavors, yet they were unexciting. Not sure where the mark was missed on these. They look great and the toppings seemed to be good, but they just didnt deliver that satisfying bite after trying them. Next I tried the Goku style JFC. The fried chicken is good, fully battered nice and evenly and was very fresh. I enjoyed this on its own however.... That hot sauce is where it takes it to another level. It is so good! It is spicy, and flavorful and really completes the chicken. I really enjoyed the hot sauce. If I had any complaints about it, it would be that they didn't give enough for the amount of chicken served. Finally, I tried the Katsu Curry Sandwich. The chicken Katsu was breaded and seasoned well. It was a good sized piece of chicken and the curry sauce was very good, not spicy (hot) at all and it made for a well done sandwich. Overall a nice experience, great location for a lunch truck. The winner of this meal was the Goku JFC. I'd get this again any day.

I should've picked some less basic flavors for this chicken plate, but despite my mistake, this was a lot of food for the price, included an excellent salad, and I would come back here anytime. The chicken was cooked fresh and crispy, the rice was plain but well done, and whatever the salad dressing was, it was delicious. I also highly recommend the Thai tea, because Thai tea. Service was super friendly, and I got my food quite quickly as well.

Ordered online from a stop in Oxnard. Writing a fresh review because I've always loved the food but service time and quality was going downhill for a couple months. I'm happy to say that the last few trips out to my area have really turned around! Truck window was still open, they recalled me by name (I had to do a quick change to my order via support email), and order was packed up very smoothly. Only nitpick is the order was nearly at the end of the expected pickup window, but it's a food truck not a McDonald's so I cut them that slack.

Their website/online links do not work well on phone or computer. I ended up driving to the truck and ordered in person when they were in Thousand Oaks. Despite having a line of cars waiting, my order was fairly prompt. We liked the barbecue fries though it was too salty/sweet. The Japan fried chicken was very good. The teriyaki chicken was standard. I liked the beef gyudon.

I have been curious and wanting to try this food truck for a few months now, and finally did. The workers aren't that approachable. The first time I stopped for this truck, I waited for a while to be acknowledged by an employee who opened the food truck door but with no acknowledgement from them. And then finally got told by another customer I had to order online. I didn't know. On this second time around, I ordered the 3 hit combo meal of Yanki Burger with Okonomi fries with a side of Soy Garlic Butter but was actually given a wrong side of fries it seems. There was no flavor or seasoning at all. Had to double check my order and the box had "soy" written on it, but definitely no flavor. Bummer. Was looking forward to the garlic flavor. The burger was surprisingly a decent size. Good... definitely can taste the sesame seed oil through the marinade. I love sesame seed oil flavoring, but it tasted just like that and only that for me. My son enjoyed and ate all the okonomi fries except for the ginger. I am 50/50 on whether I would order here again or not. Kind of pricey. But I am curious about their other food items.

Love the Okamoto Food Truck decorated with garish colors with saucy, perky Japanese Animè girls in Euro Maid costumes. The "Japanese Comfort Food" painted on the colourful truck hits "the nail on the head". 1) Chicken Katsu Curry Burger: Moist, soft, slightly sweet Brioche style bun yet sturdy, egg wash golden brown shiny finish. Fried chicken breast, that is moist, meaty, good sized, is well coated in Japanese Panko bread crumbs for a crunchy, crispy finish.  Curry that has sweet, "hot" spices like fenugreek, chiles, black pepper, turmeric, etc., is thick, sweetish to stick onto the Panko chicken. Mayo for eggy, rich acidic oiliness. Shredded cabbage for refreshing watery, crispness. (I took the burger home & added my own purple onion, tomato slice, avocado for more vegetal accents.) 2) Fries à la Okonomi(yaki): Okonomi Yaki is a savory pancake often topped with Sōsu/Worchester Sauce, Ao Nori/green powdered seaweed, Katsuo Bushi/thin shaved dried bonito fish, Beni Shōga/red, salt pickled ginger, Mayonēzu/mayonnaise, sometimes Sakura Ēbi/small dried shrimp, green onion. So the above topping ingredients sans Sakura Èbi used for Okonomi Yaki are used to flavour the Euro French fries. Like all ancient cuisines, Japanese food has had "fusion cuisine" influences for thousands of years. 3) Kara Agè (kah rah ah geh) can be anything deep fried in oil. Chicken seems to be the default and is marinated in Shōyu/soy sauce, garlic, ginger then coated in a light herbed, corn starch to add a light crunch when just fried. 3a) Chicken Kara Agè is topped w/ Teri Yaki style sweet Shōyu sauce. Sprinkling of roasted white sesame seeds adds a toasty, oil fragrance. 3b)  Goku means extreme in Japanese. In this case, the ketchupy, spicy Miso/fermented soy bean paste and dusting of Sichuan chile powder adds an earthy, sweet piquancy.  However, I couldn't sense the peanuts. Goku may not be the "hottest spicy", but definitely not for chile wusses. Okamoto Kitchen serves hearty Japanese fare. It's not delicate, nuanced cooking Kappō style, but it's meant to be filling, stick to your ribs food. Kind of analogous to U.S. Soul food which is satisfying and staves off hunger for a long time.   4 stars.

Had this at ALA! And it was definitely a mix of enjoyable and disappointing. We had the Japanese fried chicken, the chicken katsu curry sandwich, the okonomiyaki fries, and the punch drink. Fried chicken: it was pretty dry for typical Japanese fried chicken and definitely NOT crispy enough. The flavor was also mostly just pepper and didn't have anything that stood out. The sandwich: it was tasty, but definitely needed more curry! The katsu was overcooked and dry and you can barely taste the Gouda cheese. The fries: these were on point delicious! Bad thing? Fries are not crispy. It seems their frying with different menu items is... variant. The punch drink: OMG. The only thing I would get again here. Think of red sour straw candy and wow it was amazing if you like that type of flavor! Overall, it was a nice meal, but felt very overpriced for the quality delivered.

Flavorful but oily! That fryer ain't hot enough Had this at ALA, and it was the only food truck I was interested in. I got the Okinomiyaki fries and chicken karaage. Fries-- interesting!! - this was really nice! I love Okinomiyaki. So the sauce and mayo went perfectly well with the friends. I was actually surprised how pickle ginger worked so well with the fries. The ginger gave a refreshing cut through the savory fattiness of the fries. I just wish the fries were crispy and not soft. Karaage -- skip - Came with a slice of lemon and container of mayo. I overall didn't like it. Lacked the crunch of actual karaage and the seasoning wasn't great. Pass on this item.

Delicious food truck with a good selection of options. Their burger was tasty with a fried egg and sauce. Fries had addictive seasoning and were amazing. The Japanese fried chicken was very tasty as well with multiple sauces and rice. Good sized portions in easy takeout containers. Friendly staff, reasonable prices, overall highly recommended. Check them out if you can find them!

Note: 3.5 stars for this visit. Been a long time since we've had them so we opted to give them another try. As of Sept. 2022, they have rolled out an online ordering system. If you make an online order, you are more likely to be guaranteed what you want as you can order ahead of time. To what I saw, they also paid attention to online orders so they wouldn't run out of food for those that ordered online when a person came to order in person. Although, we ordered it for pick-up at 5:30pm, we honestly didn't get the food until 40 minutes after that. So, a bit of managing orders and making the food on time needs a bit more work. Food-wise, we had their JFC, katsu curry burger, and their gyudon (beef bowl). The fare wasn't too bad, but I think the quality suffered a bit due to the number of orders and they were rushing to get everything cooked and done. Visually looks okay despite the to-go aspect. For my food, I had the katsu curry burger with the okonomiyaki-style fries. The fries were honestly better than the burger I thought. Mainly because the katsu chicken tasted a bit burnt. It was either the katsu batter that was burnt from trying to cook faster on hotter oil or the curry sauce was a bit burnt from being heated on the stove for too long. I couldn't distinguish it, but I surmise a little bit of both. The curry taste was very mild so it doesn't give off a large amount of spice or heat for those hesitant to try a curry. Your tongue won't burn and it's very mild. The fries were better because I liked the sauce accompanying it and the fries had a good exterior crunch to them. A decent amount was provided and the taste profile did taste like an okonomiyaki so a winning combination in my opinion. The family's gyudon was adequately portioned and the beef tasted a little under seasoned to me, but that might be due to the curry affecting my taste buds. The JFC was moist, but it had a lot of batter on it. I think they double battered it on accident, which resulted in some gummy residual batter inside. Luckily, it was cooked through, but it wasn't appetizing to eat some gummy batter with the chicken. All in all, they aren't bad if you are into anime-styled food that comes from a food truck. I still enjoy them once in a while for different things. Despite the misses this time, I would still consider supporting them in the future, because I understand it's food truck food and not a restaurant. Although, if I keep getting repeated misses, I probably would have to tap out. Worth a try to formulate your own opinions.

My go-to place for food at Anime Expo and other anime events. I always enjoy their katsu curry sandwich. The chicken cutlet has a nice balance of crispy and juiciness and goes well with the curry. They sometimes also have other items as well, such as the yanki burger and curry rice, that are just as delicious and filling as the sandwich. Recently, at AX Chibi 2023, I tried out the okonomiyaki fries since Okamoto Kitchen was out of the katsu curry sandwich. It is like chili fries except the fries are topped with okonomiyaki toppings such as ginger, JP style mayonnaise, and okonomiyaki sauce. The okonomiyaki fries are now of my new favorites from this place. It has a delightful balance of sweet and savory. The fries were also crispy and weren't soggy. If you're at an event like Anime Expo, I recommend visiting Okamoto Kitchen before or after lunchtime/dinnertime because the lines become long, and you will have to wait a while. One important tip is that during Anime Expo and other events like it, they only accept credit and debit cards. Be prepared for that. Furthermore, if there is an item that you absolutely want, I recommend visiting the booth ASAP as some popular food items like the Katsu Curry sandwich sell out by the end of the day.

Yummy and simple ( had teriyaki sauce instead of spicy). Husband liked my chicken with rice dish that came with a little salad better instead of his burger. Daughter loved the seasoned fries!

The food is excellent and delicious, at the perfect temperature. I have NEVER had a problem with them. Sometimes the people who post all these 1 or 2 star reviews expect absolute perfection. These super nitpicky people (who I noticed complain about the tiniest things!) need to be reasonable especially when Okamoto Kitchen is doing the best they can in the middle of a pandemic, no less. Relax, guys. If the food truck runs out of something, order something else! Everything on the menu is delicious. I love the house fries, takoyaki, Japan fried chicken, spicy tuna stack and the katsu curry burger! Seriously, you cannot go wrong with their food. Try them all and see what you like - they price their food so competitively compared to other similarly-themed restaurants and food trucks. And it's such creative cooking. How they make these delightful little dishes taste the way they do is nothing short of brilliance. I also love how protected I feel when I pick up my order. They followed Covid-19 protocols to a T. Everything is sanitary and you can't help but feel safe. You can't go wrong with Okamoto Kitchen. That's why every time they're in my area, I make sure to place an order and skedaddle over. Their food is just the bomb!

I am addicted!!! The food is great, even my mom who is from Japan and is a harsh critic, praises the taste and presentation. I love how they are always trying to meet the wants and needs of the customers. For example, to order on line, the window went from 1 hour to 30 minute windows. That way, we are not waiting around for long. You also get an message that your food is ready for pick up. When I get the email, they are in my neighborhood, I find myself waking up a little earlier than normal because I'm so excited. I'm not embarrassed to admit that we have pretty much tried most of the items on the menu. It's all great!!!

I am updating my review of this food truck, I had written a good review of this food truck before but I had driven a long way to buy my lunch at their Sherman oaks location and surprised to see their truck parked but with their windows closed, I knocked and they refused to take my walk-up order (nor were they taking Walk-up order) their truck window was closed. It was already 1:30pm I guess they didn't want or need my business since they are too busy with their pre-orders, I had driven a long way to buy their food but I guess they can't be bothered to take my order. It was strange to see a food truck with it's windows closed and not taking orders parked along with 3 other food trucks, I mean why bother having a food truck that goes to different location each day if you are not going to take walk up orders. You might as well just have a brick and mortal store and have them delivered to their customers. It must be nice to be able to turn away customers who sees a food truck and wanted to try out their food. I do not like to order my food and pay for it online I try to go after the lunch rush, their food isn't cheap but good, I was following them on Twitter and FB to see when they will be coming near me, but no more. I know when my walkup business is not appreciated. I rather go where my patronage is better appreciated. I will no longer recommend them to my friends and family nor will I give them my business, I'm sure they won't miss a customer who refused to follow their preferred way of doing business.

When I found out that this truck was coming near me for the day, I immediately placed an order online after seeing the menu photos. I got three burgers, and now I'm regretting that I didn't try the rice burger too. From best to least favorite: Yanki Burger: Nicely cooked beef patty with a yummy sesame-garlic teriyaki sauce. I absolutely loved the fried egg on top; the yolk came oozing out and added even more flavor to the patty. Combine this with the onions, cabbage, and mayo, and you get the perfect burger. Nom Bomb: Teriyaki-glazed deep fried chicken with cabbage, tartar sauce, and jalapeno. This burger was good, but kind of plain. For the price, I'd rather buy a few McChicken sandwiches. I appreciate that there is a vegetarian version available (chicken replaced by tofu). Bird of Fire: Deep fried chicken with relish, mayo, onions, and cabbage. The chicken was the same as the the chicken in the Nom Bomb. It was mainly the sauce that made this sandwich different. The Goku sauce is a medium level of spicy. Nothing very exciting about this. I liked the Japanese bbq house fries, which were thin, crispy, and delicious. It was a super easy process to order and pick up the food. I received an email when my order was ready. It kind of sucks that the time slots for pick up are by the hour, so you don't really know when to expect your food between that whole hour. I'd prefer if it was changed to 30-minute time slots.

Someone call Walt Disney, this truck is out here running a Mickey Mouse organization on Oxnard Blvd! 75+ min wait (No Lie), for an online order!? Just a heads up... If you're buying online, make sure you wait "for your second email" confirmation in order for them to let you know, that your food is ready. Don't bother ordering a pre-paid (scheduled online order) ahead of time. Beat the line and order when you get there - it will give you a better gauge on the wait time. As for the food you may ask? Mediocre at best. I give it 1.75 outta 5- and that's being generous TBH.

Okamoto is a food truck that travels throughout LA. They've been advertising on my Facebook feed for years now, given that they do visit Alhambra and San Gabriel during the week, which are in my neighborhood. I saw this month that they were making a pork belly sandwich with rice patties for buns. My wife loves rice burgers, so I sent an email to the owner requesting if they could make the Yanki Burger using rice patties instead a of a standard brioche bun. Graciously, he was able to fulfill my request. As he instructed, I went to the food truck at the Alhambra location in the evening. I asked for a few rice burgers, and they accommodated my request. My wife and I both loved the rice burgers. We actually cannot find Japanese style rice burgers anywhere in LA, so this satisfied our cravings and were amazing. The burger was cooked to about medium temperature, the egg was over easy, and the sauces they used were amazing. The rice was crispy around the edges but became soft around the center, and complimented everything really well. I wanted to thank the staff at Okamoto Kitchen for going out of their way to complete a custom order for us. We understand it can be difficult to meet the needs of all the customers, but we really truly loved our rice burgers. We will definitely come back again!

This is a fantastic food truck I always keep an eye out for it when I'm in LA. Found it today and it was exactly what I expect from them. Delicious and innovative food combinations executed well is what these guys do. I love their fried chicken options in particular. They have mastered the balance of breading to chicken that's is delightfully crispy and well seasoned. If you see the truck out it is worth a stop every time.

Ordered online and picked up our order at the truck. Follow on Instagram or Facebook to find out where they're at. Tried all three styles of the Japanese Fried Chicken (Classic, Okamoto and Goku). All had good flavor and the chicken was light and crispy. Okamoto is my favorite. Also tried the House fries, but they were meh. Unfortunately the fries were not light and crispy like we expected. Maybe a fluke? Overall, we enjoyed the food. And their truck is the cutest ever!

There were two food trucks sitting next to each other and 90% of the business was going to Okamoto's, so many people must really like it. Unfortunately, we only thought it was "okay". SERVICE: Online ordering was easy, however there were no options to choose sauces, and none were offered when picking up the food. FOOD: I ordered one of each: Spicy Tuna Stack, Sushi Burrito, Nom Bomb sandwich, Katsu Curry sandwich, and House Fries. I tried to order Croquette Classic, but not on the online menu. I asked when I arrived at the truck to pick up my order, and was told that they might be out, but never really checked to see. That would have been an additional $7 sale. Overall, I enjoyed the food slightly more than my wife, but nothing that I found to be "wow".

More like a 3.5, but I'm rounding up. We were pretty lucky that they were in our area because despite going to every SoCal anime convention for the past 10+ years I have always avoided going to Okamoto. Don't get me wrong it's not because I had any qualms prior to trying their food. It's because at every anime con I've gone to, you can ALWAYS count on their truck having the longest line. I'm already in 20 lbs of make up and in a cosplay and wig that are destroying me. I don't want to suffer any further by waiting potentially hours in line (based on how huge their line was for their Persona collaboration at AX last year). But I digress... We saw that they were in our area and ordered online. You pay through PayPal, they give you a receipt and you can choose a window of time to pick up your food. They also give you a text reminder as well. At the time slot for picking up the food, we only had to wait like 2 minutes for our fries to be ready. Service was cordial. We got the: 1) Nom Bomb: -Lots of teriyaki sauce (great to dip the fries in) -Chicken is very moist on the inside and nice and crisp on the outside despite being drenched in sauce. -You get a nice latent heat with jalapenos and it mixes nicely with the sweetness of the teriyaki sauce and sourness of the tartar sauce. 2) Katsu Curry: -Great quality katsu and a decent amount of curry. -Not bad. 3) Japanese BBQ Fries: -Probably the most disappointing pick of the bunch. -Despite being the last thing that came out for our order, it became the coldest quickest. -For around $4, there was barely any of the Japanese BBQ seasoning powder on it, so it just tasted like regular fries. -I'd skip this tbh. Both sandwiches were super filling and I could barely finish one by myself. Price-wise it's typical of food truck prices. Overall not bad seeing that I pre-ordered. With that in mind, I don't think I'd wait 40+ min in uncomfortable shoes and cosplay in 100 degree weather just for their food though.

Saw that they were in Downey by my job and I wanted to try them out. I ordered the bbq fries, fries chicken combo and their punch. I ordered same day about 10am for a 12-1pm Delivery time. My fries were Luke warm, so they would probably Be better if fresher. I enjoyed the light bbq flavor on them tho. They didn't send any ketchup with them tho. The chicken was pretty good. I love Lemon so I wish they would've given me more than one slice. The salad and dressing were very delicious. The white rice was a tad too stuck and a bit dry, but overall it was a good lunch. I got an email at 1206pm saying it was out for delivery and got to me at 1235. I'm sure that 30 mins would've made a huge difference in the whole meal. Overall I'd give it a 3.75-4 star.

It's a uniquely difficult time for restaurants, but Okamoto Kitchen continues to thrive. Not just because they're mobile and equipped for delivery but because they consistently make delicious food. And they go everywhere, including the South Bay, even Torrance and the beaches! You can't go wrong with anything in their menu, starting with the JFC. Okamoto style is great, with a soy/teriyaki-esque house glaze, and I'm curious about the spicy sauce. A side of Fries is a must. Both the Japanese BBQ and Soy Garlic Butter are awesome. Eat all the sandwiches. The Nom Bomb is a fantastic fried chicken sando, the crispier Katsu Curry oozes deliciousness, and the the Yanki Burger is probably the best hangover cure for miles. All are served on a buttery brioche bun which is definitely a bonus. This stuff doesn't travel well, mostly because of the frying. It's meant to be eaten hot and fresh in front of the truck in a busy Saturday night. But don't get confused. It doesn't travel well but it's still delicious and even if it traveled for hours, I'd still order it every time!

Have seen them advertising on social media, decided to give them a try. Ordered the katsu curry, sushi burrito, and soy butter fries. Ordered for pickup and when I arrived and truck was closed up, knocked on the back door as instructed. There was no answer. So pounded on the door instead and it was opened. I recommend knocking loudly as when they opened the door I heard loud music coming from inside. Gave him my name and he disappeared back into the truck and re-emerged a couple minutes later with my order. We will start with the katsu curry. Flavor of the curry is good, not a whole lot of it on my sandwich, wish there was more. The chicken was extra thin about a quarter of the thickness you see in the menu picture. and mostly breading. It was extra crunchy. The menu says shredded, cabbage, and mayo, but what I was not expecting is a sweet coleslaw, so it wasn't a nice crispy cabbage and mayo spread on. It was a dripping cabbage coleslaw, which was very sweet too sweet for me. I did not taste any pickled onions. The french fries were good. I'm not a fan of crispy fries, so these ones were perfect for me. Soggy fries with good seasoning. The sushi burrito was a big mess for me. Look nothing like the picture was falling apart I had to use a fork and the flavor just wasn't there.

This has been one of the easiest deliveries I've had during COVID. Ordered on their website, paid via PayPal, and they were outside my door in an impressive 30 minutes for a contactless delivery. I ordered the Bird of Fire (deep fried chicken, dill relish, cabbage, pickled onions, mayo, Goku sauce, and a touch of honey) along with Japanese BBQ fries and a sushi burrito. Delivery of this kind of food is definitely not the same as getting a meal hot and fresh off a truck, but I am happy to support businesses like this one that are adapting to safely deliver food to customers around town. Thanks for keeping us fed during a pandemic! The Bird of Fire sandwich had some succulent tender fried chicken - like juicy goodness inside. I also really liked the combo of dill/pickled onions and touch of honey. Next time I might try the ghost pepper action and spice it up even more! Reheated the fries in the oven to crisp them up a bit post-transport. Not sure I really tasted the togarashi, but had some at home to give it an extra kick. Fries are such a comfort food! The sushi burrito held up pretty well in transport, surprisingly. Really enjoyed the tuna and spicy house sauce. Keep on doing what you're doing, Okamoto.

AMAZING! I just took a trip to Japan during my lunch break. The food was SO DELICIOUS and yall know I'm here for good good and a good review. I'll take care of the review and they took care of the food. My husband received this little jewel on his FB advertising this food truck and thought NOT in Oxnard. We love Japanses cuisine and decided to partake and give this place a try. I am a vegetarian so I was excited to see they had vegetarian options. Also, elated to know that their definition of vegetarian did not mean no seasoning or flavor. I got the nom bomb with tofu instead of chicken, the Japanese BBQ fries, the Okamoto salad and the Japanese milk tea. I'm always skeptical of eating tofu at many places because it can be bland, but this honey was to die for. It was packed full of flavor and they all complimented each other. My husband got the katsu curry chicken sandwich with soy butter fries and a Japanese punch. After he figured out that he should stir his drink he enjoyed every thing he ordered. He said it was authentic Japanese flavors. We will be back for dinner to take my kiddo. Cannot go wrong with this place.

Overall a good food truck with decent prices. Tried a range of items with the nom sandwich and okamoto fries being my favorite. The croquet potato balls were decent but sauce was too plain. Thanks for dinner

[UPDATE 1: Review #408] 2019 Yelp 100 Challenge (134/100) Okamoto Kitchen recently updated their menu so I thought I come back & give them a try again... new to the board is the Bird of Fire, Poké Bowl, & Yanki Burger with slightly discounted prices on their sides (fries & salad). Trying something new, I ordered the BIRD OF FIRE (deep fried chicken, dill relish, mayo, pickled onions, cabbage, Goku sauce, honey) with HOUSE FRIES (shoestring fries seasoned with katsuo-tougarashi). Typical for this truck, the lines for pick-ups & to order were both long, but they usually bang out the orders quick so my wait was only 15-mins. Not too bad. Just like curry sandwich, this bird was served hot & fresh! I love the flavor & texture combination, & the yin-yang temperature of the hot chicken & cool veggies... a bit sweet, a tad tangy, a little tart, a slap of heat, & lots of crunch! The bird was on the skinny side in comparison to other food trucks that serve fried chicken... they have more girth/weight than OK's. That being said, the good thing was the batter not overwhelming the chicken, which I hate because I feel like it camouflaging the protein to make it appear larger than what it really is. The Japanese BBQ fries was alright; the shoestring fries were perfectly fried but they were salty as heck! Once I rubbed off some of the spice, it tasted pretty good. I like Okamoto Kitchen's new additions & looking forward to trying the Yanki Burger. Recommended: Bird of Fire; ask for ghost peppers to truly add some burn. =D

Asian American culinary fusion. Primarily serving variations of fried chicken sandwiches and green salads with an Asian flair. Prices are very reasonable especially when considering food is better quality than most. My sandwich was $7.99. I tried the Nambam style teriyaki glazed chicken sandwich with cabbage,tartar sauce and jalapeño on a brioche bun. A healthy portion of fried chicken. So fresh and juicy with just the right amount of sweet teriyaki sauce to accentuate the crispy chicken. The truck is based in Van Nuys. Check their web site for location data. Okamotokitchen.com

Saw that they were visiting my area and used a $2 off coupon to test them out. Pro tip: order in advance! They were backed up and the workers seemed rude and stressed out. Not knocking them for that though. It's tough times. Japan Fried Chicken (3): Decent take on your traditional karaage. Flavor was decent. A-OK. Yanki Burger (3): The meat was dry! That egg made up for it though. But overall the burger was just okay. Bird of Fire (2): I had high hopes for this one. Being a lover of hot chicken sandwiches I was hoping for the best but was sadly disappointed. Chicken was moist and tender but there just wasn't much flavor unfortunately. Even the crispiness wasn't that crispy. With a name like Bird of Fire I'd expect it to be hot and spicy... with flavor exploding and me crawling to find a tasty beverage to wash it all down. Sadly... none of that surfaced. It was just okay. My final conclusion to this truck is that it really has potential. You have GOT to eat everything HOT right when they hand it to you. I actually drove home before I ate it which was only about 10 minutes but even that apparently was too long since my experience suffered. I may take my own advice and give them another shot... but then again, so many other great options with limited cheat calories...

I've been a very loyal fan of Okamoto Kitchen and have tried basically every item on their menu from all the times they've come to town. Last weekend I went to the OC Japan Fair 2022 and wanted to show my girlfriend how good Okamoto Kitchen was. I made her get my favorite item (the Katsu Curry Sandwich) and was excited for her to try it. However, the after being told to wait 10 minutes, we both tried the burger and it was straight up cold! The inside of the chicken was cold and the buns were dry. It was clear that the food wasn't made fresh and had either been refrigerated or sitting out for quite a while. We couldn't finish our sandwiches and I was very disappointed at the lack of consistent quality Okamoto Kitchen had shown. Definitely scared to give it another chance and sad that one of my favorite places did so poorly.

Delicious, good quality food, good prices and quick service! Anytime I see they are coming our way I try to order from them! Good people!

I had already picked up lunch somewhere else but was in the mood for a drink outside the norm of soda or water or juice or alcohol, etc. While trying to figure what to have, Okamoto Kitchen just happen to be posted during my walk back from where I was coming from and figured, "Eh. Let's see what they have." First and ONLY thing I saw was their green tea latte. It was all tunnel vision from there. As I pulled back to wait, I noticed a lotta people waiting for their order numbers to be called. I also noticed all food orders coming out were not only aesthetically pleasing, they were also of quantity. But back to the drink: it was exactly what I was craving for. It had that signature green tea taste with a hint of cream and served nice and cold. I was overall impressed enough to consider trying their food next time they come around. (Why I bothered going somewhere else, can't tell ya!)) Here's hoping that's soon!

I saw an ad for this place on IG and they were going to be parked by my favorite taco food truck. So I decided to give it a try. They suggest ordering online. However the online ordering for pick up isn't very clear. I finally realized that you have to click delivery, then the option for pick up orders is there. You can't customize anything , but they do take PayPal payment. So that's convenient. You sign up for a one hour order time window. Then they will make the food and let you know when to pick it up. I was not in the area, so I picked a window, then headed over when I could. Unfortunately the food was ready about 20 minutes before I could get to them. So my food was kind of cold. It was ok because I was able to bring it home and give it a boost in the air fryer. Still, husband and I weren't impressed by anything that we ordered. We got: * Fried chicken - This tasted like it was cooked in old grease. The sweet sauce that came with it tasted off and unpleasant. * Potato Balls - If you're used to Porto's, these will disappoint. Again they tasted old. * BBQ Fries - This was the best thing we got. But they were just regular fries with some seasoning. * Side Salad - Basic mixed greens with 2 grape tomatoes and a few slices of cucumber Since everything tasted stale, I don't see myself trying this out again. Btw the customer service when I sent a message through IG was friendly. But the customer service at the truck was meh.

I drove by and noticed the red truck on the main street. I decided to come back and give it a shot - RUDE SERVICE! It's a shame that good food with a bad impression overall equates to not going back! I patiently waited for the crowd of school girls to leave due to covid. I overheard to the gentleman in front of me they said we had to wait 5 minutes to take our order due to online orders. I get that they take online orders, but we were treated like second class citizens. Also can they post that they prefer online orders on the truck so someone new like me is not broadsided? I patiently wait for my turn and begin ordering in the most direct and polite manner with please and thank you, because I understood they were busy. But my time wasn't respected. I asked for the burger and then I said I please did not want the shredded cabbage and I would like to make it a combo since it said that below the item on the menu. The man talking my order said, "well, you're just going to have to wait." He helped another customer while I stood there. Then he got a pad and pen and wrote down the order. They were out of the Lime drink during lunch time, so I opted for the punch drink. The food was fine, but after waiting 45 minutes when there was hardly anyone else there and only 1 person came to pick up food in the entire time, I was given my order and shown the paper and he said, "see? I made a custom order for you. I actually appreciate my order being correct and them "customizing" it by leaving out an ingredient, and I'm sorry if I come off as unreasonable, but the tone and the urgency and frankly if there were other people there I would be embarrassed. Am I really that special? I will not be going back.

Food is excellent and service is even better. Chef Chizuru is so talented. I've had the pleasure of tasting nearly item on the menu and I have nothing but good things to say. The pandemic really hit did businesses hard so remember to be kind and patient.

To your response I don't know what part of "it was very hard and hard to chew" did you not understand because it was definitely not crisp on the outside soft on the inside. All you did to mitigate the problem was explain to me how things are cooked. Which still doesn't excuse how bad your food tasted. Like I said, I've worked in many different japanese restaurant that cooks crispy rice differently to know how it's supposed to taste. I've also tried rice buns before so please, instead of telling your customers wrong just acknowledge that your customer had a bad batch and have quality control. You're not even there to actually check the quality of your food when it was served. I asked for a refund, I even said on the phone that the katsu was fine, you decided to be hurt about my comment, told me to not come back, talked over me, and hung up. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. If you can't even handle one complaint from that day, why are you even in the food industry that requires customer service? You are my first 1 star review by the way since I usually don't feel the need to write bad reviews as I just won't come back If I didn't like the food. Looking at your many 1 star review, I highly doubt that you didn't have any complaints. Maybe you just bully them to not post anything. ---------------- Now that I've experience this place, looking at their 1 star reviews make sense. To give a back story, I saw them on ig and was very excited to try this place. Great comments on ig with great looking pictures, who wouldn't right? I work in the restaurant industry mostly in Japanese restaurants, for a while now, so I know the food and I know how to-go works. I woke up early to place my order ahead of time. I picked up my food within the time frame I was supposed to. I picked it up 30 minute later than the "ready" time since it took me a bit to drive there, but still within the time frame. My food was understandably not hot anymore, make sense so that wasn't the issue. The problem was the quality of the food. The fries was hard. It tasted like it was old, like it wasn't even cooked that day. Both the yanki burger and katsu burger was alright. The bun tasted stale and the burger itself lacked flavor. And don't even tell me I don't know the taste, I lived in Japan, I know the flavor profile. I also ordered their spicy tuna on crispy rice. It was hard and tough like bad beef jerky. It was very hard to even try and bite off. The owner actually contacted me when I asked if I could get a refund which was nice, but he was rude after. He tried to explain to me how it was made like it justify how hard it was. It make sense if they put the dish back in the fridge for it not to go bad but you know what happens to potato starch or corn starch that you fry and let it sit in the fridge? It becomes chewy/hard and worst case, inedible. He seemed to be nice at first handling my complaints, but he quickly told me to not come back there to eat again. I threw my food away so yes, I would not be coming back. He also asked what ethnicity I was like it mattered...it was weird to be honest. Thank you for the prompt refund, but you shouldn't be treating your customers in a rude manner, especially when they have valid complaints. Also, stop using "essential workers" as an excuse for your bad behavior, unfriendly staff, and bad product. Other food trucks and restaurants can keep their product fresh even for to-go and even when they're busy. I'm glad others enjoy this place, maybe you guys are the lucky ones who got fresh food, but this will be the first and last for me and my friends. I wish your business well.

Attended a graduation party this past Friday and this food truck was catering. Something different but the guest of honor is a huge anime fan so made total sense to have Okomoto Kitchen there. There were four appetizer and four entrée options to choose from. I went with the potato balls and the sushi burrito. OMG both were amazingly good and the portions were absolutely spot on! Folks also said that the Okonomi burger with the fried egg was also very good. The truck showed up on time, the service was fast, the food was delicious, staff were professional and everyone was totally satisfied. What more could you ask for? 10/10 and would highly recommend Okomoto Kitchen for catering events as they did not disappoint.

Wow! I can't describe how amazing this family run food truck company is. Can I give 10 stars? I wish I could! They were impressively professional from the first email and meeting to even calling us afterwords to check in and see how our experience was. Okamoto Kitchen catered our wedding in Pasadena, and they made our guests happy, full, and the experience was superb! We would choose them again and again and again! The food comes in the absolute perfect portions, the food truck looks so neat, and more importantly, the people working at Okamoto are genuine, down to earth food loving folks. we HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Okamoto for any need you have-- from a tater tot craving to a salmon craving, and all the things in between, you will NEVER be dissatisfied!!!!

Update if you look at the response that the owner gave instead of reading, what I said, he basically just showed you exactly how courteous this guy is none of what he told me even related to my review. This place needs better Business practices!

First time I've heard about them, I happened to see them parked on the side of the road and Japanese fusion food is something I can't say no to, so I parked and went over to check out their menu and order. Unfortunately, it seems like the truck was busy with online orders, and I was told that it'll take some minutes before they can take our orders (there were a handful of people after me who came after me and were waiting with me). It took longer than a few minutes, I think we were waiting at least 10 minutes or over before they were ready to take our order. However, a couple of people that just came asked if they could order, and the employee taking the order said they can take their order. The handful of us who were waiting long before were audibly disgruntled by this, and it seems the employee and the guys having their order taken caught on (no fault to the guys, they probably thought we were just waiting on our orders), and we were able to have our orders taken in proper order. Now onto the review the food. I ordered the Yanki burger and the Okonomi fries. Yanki burger: The patty was very reminiscent of Japanese style hambagu steaks. It was decently thick, and tasted very clean. The teriyaki sauce was light, slightly sweet, and flavorful. A lot of places tend to be too heavy handed on how sweet, thick and heavy, or salty their teriyaki sauces are, and they're easy to get sick of after a few bites, but Okamoto's sauce hit that right balance for me. The cabbage further helped balance the meatiness of the burger, but if I had to be honest I couldn't really tell whether or not there were pickled onions in the burger. But it wasn't really a detriment, as it still tasted good regardless. The only thing I'd point out about the burger is that I would have liked more sauce on the burger. Perhaps because of how light the sauce is, and how thick the patty was, I found myself wanting more sauce on the burger, and resorted to trying to scrape up all the sauce I can off the container box with the burger. Okonomi fries: The fries were topped with toppings you'd find on an okonomiyaki or takoyaki, and they tasted just like that, but with fries! These were like crack, the savory umami of the sauce and katsuobushi worked really well with the fries, and I found myself having to pace myself so that I didn't finish the fries way before I finished the burger. Lightly salty, sweet, umami, with the subtle fish flavors from the katsuobushi really made it seem like I was eating takoyaki or okonomiyaki. Whenever Okamoto is back in the Whittier area, I will always be ordering Okonomi fries as a side with whatever other entrée I'm ordering. Altogether, I did dock a star due to the waiting experience I had, along with the employee forgetting the people who were waiting ahead of time, but if the logistics for all the online order rushes and stuff get streamlined better without hiccups, then I'd say this place deserves a 5 star. Next time, I'll probably try to check their schedule, now that I know about them, to make an online order ahead of time. And, also maybe ask for extra sauce on the side or something for the sandwiches so that I can have ample sauce for the sandwiches/burgers.

Just settling down from an AWESOME weekend spent celebrating my brother's grad that started with Okamoto Kitchen's wonderful catering. My whole family has always loved the food from Okamoto so, naturally, it was our number one choice when we were considering catering options. We had a party of about 80 people and Gerald and his team went above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly. They were on time and service was fabulous! We had four small bites and four entrees to choose from, all of which tasted amazing. Everyone could not stop talking about how fresh the food was and went back for seconds! During the planning process, Gerald was very responsive and kept me up to date every step of the way. It was my first time planning a party so I greatly appreciated the time he took to help me through it. Thank you again for everything and we will definitely be contacting you for our next function!

I will really try some food there. It keeps those, including my own studio, very happy.