Yoshimatsu Healthy Japanese Eatery
2660 N. Campbell Avenue
Tucson AZ United States
Yoshimi Tashima, a former Tokyo fashion designer, had a wake-up call in the form of a bout with cancer, and became a health nut. The result: Yoshimatsu, a relaxed, cafeteria-style eatery combining the traditional with the kawaii and serving up authentic versions of Japanese street and comfort food like donburi (rice bowls), miso soup, curries, okonomiyaki (a sort of omlet or pancake), noodles, and a wide assortment of bento (mixed dinner boxes). The emphasis is on health and nutrition; nothing is greasy, the merits of tofu, seaweed, and mushrooms are played up, brown rice is offered, and (for what it's worth) Yoshimatsu only uses organically grown ingredients, yet the dishes are (by all accounts) traditional homestyle fare. Yoshimatsu suffers from its success more than anything--the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Expect lines and, as the sign warns, difficulty finding seating at peak times. An assortment of teas (including matcha), health-drinks, beers, and sakés are offered, as well as desert items including. A small gift-shop offers Japanese health and fad food as well as Japanese toys and various kawaii (cutesy) items. Nota bene: Yoshimatsu is not a sushi or a sashimi restaurant, which has confused some people new to Japanese cuisine.
Price Range: $5.01 - $15
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:15AM-3PM, 5-9PM; Friday-Saturday 11:15AM-3PM, 5-10PM
Phone: 520.320.1574
Accepts: Visa, MasterCard/Eurocard
Smoking: not permitted
Alcohol: wine / beer
Dress: casual
Reservations: not accepted
Parking: street parking, public transit accessible, own parking lot
Accessibility: completely