Bangkok-Tokyo

"Some of the best surprises come in small, or in the case of dining, small restaurants. Bangkok-Tokyo is tiny by most standards, and trying to pack 30 people in there might be a little bit of a stretch. But stretch they do, with every table occupied and a line out the door at a recent lunch rush. Oh, and never mind the constant traffic of those picking up their takeaway orders. The phone was ringing constantly. All signs of good food, and I vouch for this being among Amarillo’s best when it comes to Asian cuisine. I went with the yellow curry and tofu. This is a pretty standard dish where Thai food is served, a meatloaf-and-mashed-potatoes kind of dish you see on every menu. They delivered it with panache, the crispy tofu a nice contrast to the soupy curry and cooked vegetables. My colleagues ordered a Spicy Chicken Basil and Bangkok Tokyo Noodle with Beef. We had Veggie Tempura for an appetizer. I suspect if this place were bigger, its crowds would increase proportionally. As it stands, I heard they only have three woks in the tiny kitchen, which means when diners all come at once, there is never a dull moment back there. But the magic happens, and this place warrants a return."

"This restaurant was bustling when we went in with a full house! But we got a table in just 10 minutes. The food was served fast, hot, and exactly as we ordered. I got the chow mein with fried tofu. Crunchy, savory, and delicious! And very affordable. Highly recommend!"

"Stopped by for the first time last night with a new friends that’s a long-time customer and swears by how amazing it is, and boy they were so right! I loved this place, I got the sesame chicken bowl, they got the teriyaki bowl and we split an order of chicken gyoza. I have not had such good gyoza in forever! The sesame chicken was crispy and delicious and so full of flavor. The staff were so kind and patient and we didn’t feel rushed to eat or leave! There is minimal seating but I think that adds to the atmosphere, it doesn’t take away from it. I will 100% be a return customer and so should you!"

"Originally being from the Texas Panhandle/South Plains, I was in Amarillo a lot in the past. Long before I was writing Yelp reviews I would come to this restaurant every time I came to Amarillo. Recently, I returned to the area to visit and upon arriving in Amarillo around lunch time after a 10 hour drive, I headed straight here. I’ve seen a few reviews saying that people may be put off by the exterior but after having come here so many times I find it endearing and authentic. The parking lot is small and so is the dining area. This place gets packed but luckily on both counts I’ve never had to wait. I like everything about this place, from the decorations to the ambiance, it feels very vibrant. The staff is super friendly and the guy running the front area and wait staff, is one of the most outgoing, gregarious people I’ve ever met. The food quite simply is amazing! Over the years I’ve had almost every sushi roll or sashimi here and have never left disappointed. The Thai food is bursting with authentic flavor and incredibly delicious and as spicy as you desire. I’ve been living in Houston for a while now and I would still put the Thai food at Bangkok Tokyo on that upper echelon tier with some of the restaurants in the area. Who knew you could find authentic Thai food in West Texas? I did. Now you do to. If you are ever in Amarillo whether by choice or not, make your best decision to eat at Bangkok Tokyo!"

"Nice spot right off I-40 with a big selection of Asian dishes. The staff is very friendly, attentive and accommodating. Our food was served fresh and was delicious. A great spot to stop whether you're in town or driving through."