Little Tokyo Cafe - Freehold

I’ve been living in Freehold for 27 years, yet I couldn’t even name another food court restaurant, let alone endear myself to any so much as I have Little Tokyo. When I was a little girl, I would so look forward to their INIMITABLE teriyaki dark meat chicken samples, and I spent my first wages ever on an actual meal from this place. It is a time tested fixture at the Freehold mall, a must have if you ever work or shop here and still a reliably fast and delicious option for me when I am in the area. I’m pretty sure I’ve been helped by the exact same woman at the front of the line my entire life, and she gives me a big smile every time I see her. I’ve tried teriyaki/bourbon chicken at other malls all over the state, and this is the only one that is not only delicious, but is prepared in way that is not greasy. This is truly the only place I will go for Americanized Chinese food and enjoy it at all. My go to: 2 sides, 2 entrees string beans and plantains, double teriyaki chicken. Even post pandemic, the price is unbeatable for the amount of food you get.

I usually come here for food when I go to the mall. The food is usually good but the owner always skimps out on food. The food was subpar today and the owner didn't fill up the box, which is very upsetting because being hungry after paying for 2 full meals is ridiculous. I don't know why since my wife and I were the only people buying food from here at the time and he still was being stingy with the portions. And what's more is we always come here, we are pretty much regulars.Next time we'll probably just go to Wendy's or the other Chinese take out... we are extremely disappointed.

Love getting a big container of chicken, rice and spare ribs from here. They give huge portions and totally give your money's worth! One of my favorites in the food court!

The only time I go to the mall just to buy food for lunch: Little Tokyo Sure, the folks working there might not smile and treat you like royalty. They might not even be Japanese. And if you stand in line for 10 minutes and still don't know what you want, they might get a little annoyed. But here's the thing: They serve the absolute best Chicken Teriyaki. My advice? Skip the lo mein, fried rice, etc. and go simple. Chicken Teriyaki with white rice (their white rice has perfect texture and slight fragrance) and some mixed veggies. Wash it down with your fav drink and you have yourself a nice, balanced meal. Writing this post has made me hungry and I'll be going back this Sunday. Maybe I'll see you there.

I grabbed a quick meal. It was noodles with chicken on top. Nothing memorable. I was expecting an udon noodle but it was a rice noodle, like pad Thai. Chicken was swimming in sugary teryiaki sauce. Typical mall food.