Hoshi Japanese Cafe, nestled in Plano, TX, has quickly garnered a range of positive reviews that highlight its friendly atmosphere, attentive service, and delicious menu offerings. Customers consistently praise the café's owner, Steve, who is known for his personal touch and warmth, even during busy events. Daniella Foster described him as "super sweet," emphasizing the café's efficient yet high-quality service.
The menu features crowd-pleasers such as Gyudon, Karaage-don, and generous onigiri, which Lindsay aptly noted are both filling and authentic—a rarity in the DFW area. The rich flavors of dishes like ume okaka rice balls and hojicha lattes transport diners back to nostalgic memories of Japan, as explained by Michi. The café also successfully caters to those with a sweet tooth, with delightful options like strawberry cheesecake obanyaki and refreshing drinks such as Ichigo lemonade and the yuzu butterfly drink. Fumihiro Hirota praised the overall vibe of Hoshi, calling it "beautiful, bright, yet calm," making it an inviting retreat for all who visit.
Overall, Hoshi Japanese Cafe shines as a standout gem in the local dining scene, blending authentic Japanese flavors with exceptional customer service that leaves guests eager to return.
Amenities and More
Service options
Kerbside pickup
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee
Comfort food
Late-night food
Prepared foods
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For Hoshi Japanese Cafe
Daniella Foster
Jun 23,2025
I went for a car event today. The owner was super sweet made sure to talk to everyone. While it was busy due to the event he still make sure to connect to his costumers and his staff make things efficiently without sacrificing the quality of the food. The service was great and the food was great as well. I truly recommend this place!
Yozef Buo
Jun 22,2025
Came here a few weeks ago with my girlfriend and had been meaning to write a review, but everything I have to say is positive about this cafe. Discovered this place from TikTok and was surprised to find the owner manning the register. Steve was super attentive to anyone who walked into the cafe, and the entire experience of picking out good menu options was smooth. The Gyudon and Karaage-don were amazing. The Texas sized onigiri was good, not entirely the greatest but I could appreciate the amount I was getting for the price. The Obanyaki was great too. They were out of oreo which made sense so we both got the strawberry cheesecake flavor. Great taste, your usual strawberry flavor dessert, paired well with the meal combo. Lastly we also got two drinks, the Japanese cold brew and the Ichigo lemonade. Both excellent. I’d assume this is a family business with the lack of workers that I saw, so I hope to see this business thriving the next time I’m in Plano.
Lindsay
Jun 13,2025
It’s so hard to find good fresh onigiri in DFW and this place is great! The onigiri are really big too so even just one or two is very filling. The combo meals are nice because you get a drink and obanyaki also. The matcha is really authentic and tasty too. Definitely will come back often!
FUMIHIRO HIROTA
Jun 9,2025
Hoshi Cafe was beautiful, bright, yet calm and relaxing—a truly wonderful vibe. I had an iced black coffee, onigiri (tuna mayo, salmon, and beef), and some obanyaki. Everything was flavorful and delicious! I ended up eating more than I planned because it was so good. This is definitely a place I want to visit again next time I’m in Dallas!
Michi
Apr 29,2025
I visited this Store for the first time, my daughter’s third visit. When she went the second time, the rice balls were sold out, so this time we decided to go during lunch hours. I ordered the ume okaka (plum and bonito flakes), Japanese sausage rice ball, hojicha latte, and the yuzu butterfly drink that I had been wanting to try. The rice balls tasted just like the nostalgic flavors of Japan and were absolutely amazing. My daughter also said the Japanese sausage rice ball was incredibly delicious. The hojicha latte wasn’t overly sweet and tasted just right. My daughter’s yuzu butterfly drink was perfectly sweet and refreshingly cold even without ice, and she said it was very tasty. The staff were very kind and brought our orders directly to our table as soon as they were ready. This Japanese-style service was wonderful and made me feel nostalgic for my home country. The shop itself had a cute and fun atmosphere, which made the experience even better. I’ll definitely visit again to buy more rice balls and drinks!
Katrina
Apr 23,2025
Drove from HEB to take my niece here. Everyone was SO friendly and took the time to explain menu details. Some items we wanted were either out of stock or being made to order and they went out of their way to ensure my niece got what she wanted. Very pleased with our experience and will be back again!
Lauren F
Mar 26,2025
Food & drinks were delicious! Will return to try some of the other drinks. The Wisteria is taro & coconut flavored - a unique drink I hadn’t seen & would definitely recommend.
vkl0253
Mar 14,2025
This place is amazing. Every dish was delicious. The portions are pretty small, so make sure you order more than one order. We had the chicken and salmon onigiris. We also had the fuji watermelon soda float and the strawberry cheesecake obanyaki. Both are not that sweet, so it's very tasty. I'm definitely coming back.
Reviews For Hoshi Japanese Cafe