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Tokyo Wako Arcadia - Steakhouse in El Monte, California

Tokyo Wako Arcadia

4.3 (540 reviews)

401 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91006

Japanese restaurant
Sushi restaurant
Teppanyaki restaurant

About Tokyo Wako Arcadia - steak house in El Monte, California

Local Japanese chain featuring sushi & steaks grilled tableside in a sleek, contemporary space.

Customer Review Summary

Tokyo Wako Arcadia has garnered mixed reviews. Many diners praise the hibachi chefs for their entertaining shows and the flavorful food. Families appreciate the accommodating service, especially for special occasions, with some mentioning complimentary treats for birthdays. However, there are complaints about long waits and pricing, with some feeling the food did not justify the cost. Service experiences vary; while some found staff to be polite and helpful, others reported blunt and unfriendly behavior, particularly as closing time approached. Overall, the restaurant is noted for its good food and entertaining atmosphere, but issues with service and value may deter some customers from returning.

Key Features

Service options

  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.3 out of 5
5
351
4
101
3
36
2
23
1
29
Based on 540 reviews

Mark Fisher

Went here for a family reunion. Both the servers and the hibachi chef were great. Everybody was very happy with their entrees and appetizers. And the hibachi chef also put on a really good light show with his flaming onion rings. We'll go there again.

Jake Carboney

I came here with my family for my birthday celebration. They accommodated our special needs family member and the service was impeccable. I really enjoyed the flavorful assortment of food I had and appreciated the variety of choice. I got a free ice cream for my birthday and a song from the staff. Habachi shows are always the best and it was very enjoyable. I might come back here next year for my birthday. A solid choice

LAHarbor Flyer

January 24th, 2025, Friday night Upon entering this restaurant, we were greeted by a young male & female host the restaurant had a 45-minute wait but the bar area which had tables and small booths had a twenty minute wait we decided to go to the bar. As we were heading to the bar the male host told it was only a ten minute wait and that he would come get us when a table was available. We had a couple of beers that were overpriced. After waiting about twenty minutes we had not heard anything so we walked back to the host station, and was told by the male host we could sit anywhere we liked. I was not happy at this point. The male host working this night seemed to be out of it Once we were seated the service from the waiter was pretty good. The food was okay but not worth $23 for some lightly fried chicken tempura strips and a small salad. My partner asked for a small salad, and we were charged $5 for a small bowl. We will not be going there again. I hope this review helps the next person that patronizes this restaurant.

Rose Curtis

11 months ago

my friends took my here for my birthday and the food is so delicious! The chefs put on an impressive show and everyone is super polite and helpful. Great customer service and super yummy food. loved it all

Ana Reed

10 months ago

I am at a loss of how to review it. The food seemed delicious and the chef was friendly and put a nice show. It is expensive but i thought i deserved a nice meal. Afterwards, about 20-25 min after I left I got really sick to my stomach. I still am, writing this review on the toilet boo.

Sandy Herrera

1 year ago

My son and I were very pleased by the service as we walked in. Staff were so nice and helpful. It was our first time there and it was worth it. The food was delicious and its presentation was beautiful. We will return and try more of the menu.

Yu-Hsien Ho

1 year ago

Came here for an early dinner. Colleague and I were the only ones there, and we got a teppenyaki show all to ourselves. I ended up getting the chicken and shrimp combo. It was a decent teppenyaki. Portions were not as big as what I'm used to at a teppenyaki. I typically have enough for left overs for what I pay. You get rice as part of the meal, but noodles are extra charge. Overall this restaurant was very good.

Oliver S

The food was good & the chef was friendly. The front of house team were not so friendly. Chairs up, lights up, music off at 9pm. She asked us to hurry up and pay with half a bottle of wine left, not sure why she bothered seating us at 8 if she wanted to close early. Very blunt and unfriendly service.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 12–9 PM
Monday 12–9 PM
Saturday 12–9 PM
Sunday 12–9 PM
Thursday 12–9 PM
Tuesday 12–9 PM
Wednesday 12–9 PM

Price Range

$$