Owners and chefs Gabby Delgadillo and Jesus Oleta of Samurai Sombrero — the beloved food truck that fuses Mexican and Japanese cuisine in every sushi roll — are once again expanding their reach here in Tucson.
Earlier this year, Delgadillo and Oleta opened Samurai Sombrero inside American Eat Co. at 1439 S. Fourth Ave. Last week, they debuted their brand-new concept, Viva Tokyo, in the very same food hall.
The menu is different from Samurai Sombrero, offering dishes like Spicy Tofu, ramen, Asian-inspired classics, beef bowls, and even more vegan options on the horizon. They also have smaller bites like gyozas, crab puffs, takoyaki balls, and spring rolls.
At the moment, there are three ramen options on the menu: Tonkotsu, Miso, and Shio (all of which can be ordered extra spicy).
Also, the ramen-making process is a two-day deal — there’s a lot of love and care put into each bowl. First, a pot of cold water and pork bones hang out in the fridge for one day. The following morning, Delgadillo cleans and boils the bones for an hour, washes the bones again, tosses it all in a bigger pot to make the broth, and then adds other ingredients like ginger and carrots (this is for the non-vegan ramen, of course). Then it boils for the remainder of the day.
Stay tuned for more dishes to land on the menu!
They’re located in the former Fatboy Sandos spot (they’ve since moved to Park Place Mall).
The hours of operation are — which is subject to change — 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. on Friday – Saturday, and noon – 10 p.m. on Sunday.
Viva Tokyo is located at American Eat Co., 1439 S. Fourth Ave. For more information, follow Samurai Sombrero on Instagram.
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