It’s a uniquely difficult time for restaurants, but Okamoto Kitchen continues to thrive. Their food is already on wheels, and they dispense and deliver with a level of mobility and flexibility that the brick-and-mortars will never know.
Social distancing isn’t a problem if all you have to do is pick it up, and as an added bonus they deliver. They park and spread far beyond the borders of Los Angeles, availing their awesomeness all across the South Bay.
There’s no wrong item to order, and you can start strong with the JFC. Okamoto style is great, with a soy/teriyaki-esque house glaze, and I’m curious about the spicy sauce, which will have to wait for next time.
A stand-alone side of Fries is so much more when they’re seasoned. The Japanese BBQ is like a sweet seasoned salt with an Asian flare and a mild fish finish in ample katsuo-togarashi.
Soy Garlic Butter is an equivalent choice, sweet and delightfully sticky.
Eat all the sandwiches. The Nom Bomb is a must, with a tender and savory naban style fried chicken, sweetened by teriyaki, cooled by cabbage, with peppers the add the heat. All sandwiches are served on a buttery brioche, a noteworthy addition in and of itself.
A crispier fried chicken oozes with a rich curry, with melty cheese to add to the goo. The Nom Bomb is my favorite, but the Katsu Curry deserves a try.
The Yanki Burger awaits those who don’t want chicken. A fried egg adds weight to a juicy patty drizzled with garlic teriyaki, a combination to combat the heaviest of hangovers.
This stuff doesn’t travel well. It’s meant to be eaten hot and steamy by the lights of a bustling food truck on a busy sidewalk on Saturday night. But as much as the fried bits may lose their crisp in transit, the flavors never fade, and the freshness barely falters. I know it could be better but it’s already so good I’ll just keep getting it delivered.
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