Unassuming family-run mainstay with traditional sushi, Japanese entrees, sake & tatami-style dining. Based on 657 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
819 W Hildebrand Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone: (210) 736-5471
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Hours
| Wednesday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–10 PM |
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Reviews
Mrs. Doubtful
I can’t say enough good things about this restaurant and staff. I was a little skeptical at first only because my diet and stomach doesn’t allow for many eating adventures. However, this place was worth the dining experience alone. I was able to enjoy dining with my family in a relaxed, authentic dining atmosphere while having the best food at a more than reasonable price. Delicious food , excellent service at a more than reasonable price all make for the perfect dining experience. Don’t hesitate to make a reservation and stop in and enjoy . Thank you, Niki’s Tokyo Inn ❤️
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Gabriela Cadena
I had the Tokio Dinner combo which had a little bit of everything. It was fresh and lots of food. I ordered the dessert and would skip it next time. Best to make reservations before you come. Also, only open for dinner and parking is limited. Loved the presentation and taste. Coming back with my honey. P.s. we both enjoyed the unfiltered sake and teriyaki beef and the suhsi
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Dennis Fallon
Just had a delicious dinner at Niki’s Tokyo Inn! This restaurant has been around since 1970. It’s San Antonio’s first family owned Japanese restaurant. It’s the place to go for authentic Japanese cuisine! I’m so glad they survived the pandemic. We enjoyed sitting at the bar though you can sit Japanese style at a table. To start they bring you a hot towel to clean your hands and a small cucumber salad with octopus. We then shared a Asahi Super Dry beer with hot sake. For my entree I ordered the Chirashi bowl which was excellent. My wife had the tempura vegetables and Yakitori Dinner both were fantastic.
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Cipriano Arguello
You know, as a self-proclaimed Foodie, Quality of Food is pretty important for me; but even more important for me (to get that 5-Star Rating), it’s Great Service! That genuine, down-home Service that comes across as sincere Kindness and makes you feel Welcomed and Appreciated for visiting; Yep, that’s what this place does! Definitely one of the Best Customer Service experiences I’ve received in a while—and to top it off, the Food was Super-Delicious as well! Don’t let the small building fool you as it’s been around for 52 years already so it offers a homey, down to earth ambiance with a decor of days past but the Service and the Food are so Good, everything just falls into place! From Great Appetizers/ Soups ; to Wraps/ Sushi ; to Tempura Family Plates and even Curry , this place is a MUST TRY if you Enjoy Japanese Cuisine! But bring a Great Attitude and this Family-Run Business will smother you with Great Genuine Kindness and Customer Service! Heck, we didn’t even have a reservation and they still accommodated us for Dinner! Totally Enjoyed my evening with the Daughter and definitely glad she suggested this new spot for dinner; oh, and don’t forget their Wonderful Desserts—definitely the cherry that tops off the Evening!
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Argel Bernardo (Berarge)
Great food and friendly staff. The best thing is the atmosphere. This is how I imagine it would be if I walk into a sushi place in a small alley in Japan.
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Madeline Maloy
Will forever love this restaurant
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David Emmanuel
Great atmosphere. Once you sat down, they give you a hot towel to clean your hands and a salad with cucumber and octopus slices. Employees are very friendly. Recommended their dinner Yakiniku, Family Dinner, and their Sushi Mix. The most authentic Japanese restaurant in town and the best one so far. Can’t go wrong with any items on their menu.
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Destinee Lopez
I am very impressed. The staff was very nice and the atmosphere was so comfy. The food was remarkable and I am a very picky eater too. For $40 we (2 people) got full and had dinner in a private room at a traditional floor japanese table. We were asked to take our shoes off and get comfy. Best experience ever!
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Evie Jean
An experience for sure. Make sure you have a reservation because they fill up fast! Came in to find out they don’t have a table available for another two hours. Then got lucky, they said if we paid $10 for a private room we could sit immediately which was great. We took off our shoes and sat on the floor and it was nice and cozy. Ordered food which was all GREAT. Fried rice, sushi plate was beautiful, edamame, tempura. The only reason I give this less stars is because of the two inch cockroach that flew onto my friend’s shoulder at the very end, and then flew onto the table. That ended dinner very quickly. Otherwise, FOOD was delicious and we had a very nice waitress!
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Cathy Allen
Sushi/sashimi is really fresh. The fish melts in your mouth.
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