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Tomo Japanese Restaurant
Categories: Restaurants Japanese Restaurants Sushi Bars Japanese, Sushi Bars [Edit]
9625 Yonge StRichmond Hill, ON L4C 5T2
(905) 770-2129
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
23 reviews for Tomo Japanese Restaurant
Review Highlights
23 reviews in English
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Review from Johnny H.
Toronto, ON
5/22/2012
I've dined here quite a lot and had only chirashi. But the freshness of fish above average Japanese restaurants. The fish slices are decent size. However, I always wished that the chirashi came with a bit more rice.
The service is ok. Not offensive, but not praise-wrothy either. Service is fairly quick, but I did notice that the waiters sometimes forget my drinks.
The tables are quite huge, and there are enough space between tables to give privacy. And the place is fairly quiet. -
Review from Mimi I.
Richmond Hill, ON
5/13/2012
I have been going to Tomo Sushi for over 5 years and in the 100 something times I have been there, ( yes, I know I'm addicted) I have always had Amazing customer service and amazing food. And when I say amazing, I mean amazing. I travel around the world frequently, so I have been in many other sushi places not only in Toronto but all over the world and I have to say, Tomo is still my favourite. Any time I travel, I can't wait to go back home to have some Tomo Sushi. My favourite rolls at Tomo are Dynamite roll, spicy salmon, boston maki, and any of their hand rolls are just freaking AMAZING! ...mmm yum! Also their lunch specials are delish! Don't forget to get their seaweed salad as an appetizer. It's very healthy and good for you. I have been recently trying to eat healthy, so I even substitute white rice for brown rice and they are always happy to make the substitution for me.
If you like amazing service, warm delicious and fresh rolls, then you have to check out Tomo Sushi:) -
Review from Mary C.
Richmond Hill, ON
2/28/2012 7 photos
The ambiance here is modern and cool, but still relaxing. The waitresses are friendly, and even the chefs smile and nod at you while you you pass the sushi bar on the way to the washrooms.
They have an extensive menu here, with lots of interesting rolls. It took us a while to decide on just one to share!
You meal comes with a complimentary soup, and you have the option of either traditional miso soup, or this broth based noodle soup with tempura bits. This is easily THE BEST miso soup I've ever had. The skinny noodles are delicious in the mildly sweet miso broth, and it is the perfect portion to keep you tied over before your actual meal arrives. I would actually come here just for this!
Baked Scallop Roll ($12) -Baked scallop with mushroom
I cannot even begin to describe how good this roll was. I guess I can start by saying that I love scallops, I love mushrooms, and I love cheese. So naturally the generous combination of the three ingredients over a roll was just phenomenal. It didn't take too long before the entirety of this roll disappeared.
Dinner Combo 5 ($23)- Beef teriyaki, california roll, shrimp tempura
They have a couple bento boxes here that offer a variety and good value. This particular one was beef teriyaki. I liked that it was a decent piece of meat instead of the regular sliced beef stirfry. The rest of the box was on par with expectations.
Miso Yaki Cod ($12)- Choice of cod or hamachi
I can never resist ordering black cod when it's on the menu, and this time was no exception. I saw this Miso Yaki Cod on the menu and immediately decided to order it. No complaints here! Perfectly cooked, deliciously seasoned, and a sizable portion for its price.
Chirashi Dinner ($20) -assorted raw fish on a bowl of sushi rice
I was really impressed with this Chirashi in terms of both quality and presentation. It was the whole package: the fish was fresh, good variety, and decent portions. I thought it was also really cute that they sprinkled some sort of gold flakes on top of the red tuna. I highly doubt it was real gold, but it was a nice presentational touch nonetheless.
Spicy Roll Set ($21) -Spicy Salmon Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Spicy Dynamite Roll
A lot of other reviews online raved about the Spicy Roll Set, so I decided to see for myself how they were. I have a lower-than-average tolerance for spice, but still found that the rolls could have been spicier. Other than that, these were great. A nice consistent balance of rice and fish, and not ruined by too much tempura crunch.
Mochi Ice Cream ($2.50)
Finished off a good meal with some Mochi Ice Cream. A nice creamy vanilla bean ice cream wrapped in a chewy mochi shell.
I've actually been here more than once and really enjoyed my experience each time. They are a well-rounded in all fronts, and continually impress me with their food! In the battle of uptown sushi places, Tomo gets my vote for favourte go-to spot! :) -
Review from Mark S.
Vaughan, ON
5/13/2012
This place can get pretty busy considering its location. Definitely one of the best sushi restaurants in Richmond Hill.
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Review from Kyle G.
Markham, ON
2/28/2012
Tomo is one of my favourite sushi restaurant. Discovered this little sushi joint a few years back when it only had one unit of the plaza; recently, it expanded to two unit.
It's quite far but there's plenty of parking in the huge parking lot and if you're lucky you might find parking just outside it's door step.
You're greeted as soon as you step in. The tables are always filled but I never find myself waiting too long for a table and the restaurant itself is never too crowded regardless of how busy the place is. There's regular table seating, booth, and private room seating which is nice when you have a larger group.
There isn't anything I wouldn't recommend on the menu since all of the hand rolls, sushi, sashimi and noodles are super good. I usually share a 40pcs boat or I might go for a la carte; the must is the toro sashimi ($60 for 5 pcs, it's pricy but super worth it!).
It's not the BEST sushi restaurant but it's probably the best bang for the buck when it comes to freshness of the seafood, service of waitress, and quantity you are getting (there's almost always complimentary side if you order enough).
It would be my only sushi restaurant if it wasn't so far away from me.
Cheers. -
Review from Roma M.
12/30/2011
I came here for lunch after a really long time, -around 8 years.
I was pleasantly surprised to see a complete renovation. I ordered the Sushi Rolls lunch A and it came with avocado rolls, california rolls and salmon sushi.
Though the option for lunch is kind of basic, -the presentation was good. The sushi seemed adequatly fresh and I appreciated the addition of rice noodles in the miso.
The service is great, so I'd definitely consider a return back to Tomo for lunch, though I might go somewhere else for dinner.Listed in: Japanese Food
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Review from Jonathan L.
Richmond Hill, ON
1/2/2012
Absolutely the best sushi in the GTA. I have eaten at very high end sushi restaurants in Toronto as well, like Ki at BCE place. This place is way better. It's pretty pricey and DOES NOT offer all you can eat, which is a sign of their quality.
The price is high for sushi in the suburbs, but the quality and presentation is amazing. -
Review from Baby E.
2/12/2012 4 Check-ins Here
I would say average. Nothing really wowed me but it was definitely fast and nice decor. Service was.good too.
Probably won't go again though. Too many other choices. -
Review from Francie F.
King City, ON
4/13/2011
Beautiful deco and friendly servers
The sushi is quite good! The rice is excellent and the seaweed has a great texture to it. The house salad was kind of meh though, didn't taste authentic Japanese, kind of on the Korean side in terms of spices.
Also, the food is on the pricy side in terms of portions.
Not the best ever food but definitely enjoyable and worth visiting! -
Review from anita y.
2/1/2011 2 photos
The smell of Japanese food is almost an aphrodisiac.
And walking into Tomo and taking a deep breath made me... ahem.
Anyway.... The food was delicious, the aromas so enticing. The Miso was unique here, with noodles. Everyone else, on yelp and my dining companions raved. For me it was so-so. Not quite flavorful enough.
The fish was fresh and succulent, presented artfully-- we're talking cherry blossoms depicted on my sushi plate. Painting with sauces!
Our waitress was friendly and sweet. We were brought the wrong order, but didn't notice until we had eaten nearly half of it. :-)
They offered to take it off our bill, but we ate the rest of it, and enjoyed it so, we'll pay.
This is a delicious place, close to where we stay, and It falls into my favorite realm of food, Asian, so I guarantee we'll be back. -
Review from Steph L.
11/21/2010
Tomo is terrific!
I was pleasantly surprised by this little Richmond Hill restaurant.
* The sashami is fresh. It didn't have that recently-defrosted icy crunch. We split a small sashimi boat between the two of us. It was the perfect amount of sashimi.
* They put a lot of effort into presentation. Carved limes, tempura batter plate decoration, everything looked great!
* The servers here are incredibly courteous and attentive. Our teacups were never empty. The staff constantly came by to check on us.
* The tempura udon was awesome. The broth was sweet and tasty, and the tempura bits in the soup added a lot of texture.
* The spicy seafood udon was super spicy and delicious. They warned me as I ordered that it was spicy. I told them that they could take it down a notch. The reduced spice broth was still glowing red hot.
I will definitely be back. I was having a hard time finding sushi spot I liked uptown... but, now I've found one! :) -
Review from Ramnique M.
Toronto, ON
12/14/2011
I had a very comfortable experience in this comfortable restaurant that resonated an old "Pizza Hut". The Tofu Bento box was finger-licking good. The sushi rolls were good and the "spicy" tempura-Ed tofu, although like vanilla ice cream to my experienced South Asian buds, left me " licking my platter clean".The Wasabi however, was an entirely a different experience;The spiciest and most pungent "sabi" I've ever tried. My server, "Jenny from the block", was courteous and prompt. Dessert was an excellent plate of a very fresh Navel orange. Good sushi, good experience.
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Review from Malyshka M.
Richmond Hill, ON
2/19/2011
A decent option in south Richmond Hill. Food that we've had here ranges from bad to decent. Service is also variable. (This is based on the 7-8 years that we've been eating here consistently).
We usually get chirashi sushi here, and the variability has to do with fish. This Valentine's day their fish was atrocious, we wound up taking it home and frying it, as I wasn't sure about eating it raw. However, at other times it was very fresh. Their spicy tuna salad is a decent sized portion, unfotunately, lately they have gotten sloppy about making it. On several occasions I found very large lumps of tuna in it with the white connecting tissue still attached, makes you gag :(
Good bets are their special rolls and cooked food. The spider roll is good (not too greasy, and you can still take the crab, not only the shell).
If you're in the area and want Japanese food, this is probably one of the better Japanese places in the area. -
Review from Devan R.
6/13/2009
"Best sushi in Richmond Hill, maybe Markham." -Me
I used to frequent Tomo back in the day as it was a solid sushi venue extremely close to my home. Recently they went under massive renovations and this ordinary looking sushi restaurant was converted into a chic, elegant, and classy venue with outstanding Jap grub.
I highly recommend gathering 5+ sushi aficionados and calling ahead to reserve a booth. Sitting in a booth at Tomo is not mandatory, but the shoeless accommodation definitely enhances the experience.
I am a self-proclaimed sashimi monster, and the cuts and freshness of Tomo's sashimz is eloquently gangster. They are consistently thick, cool, beautifully shaped and probably the best tasting sashimi I have ever had in the GTA. At many places after eating a lot of sashimi I encounter a weird chalky taste in my mouth, but not at Tomo. I could eat there all day and night and still order dessert as they're closing.
If you attend with a large group, they have pre-set combos that include sashimi, maki rolls and sushi. I was skeptical to order these pre-set combos as I always am at restaurants, but at Tomo the chef really puts a phenomenal spread together and it is definitely worth it to venture the pre-set route.
The menu itself is extensive, and Tomo boasts many delicacies that you would not find at most Sushi restaurants. From the miso to sake bombs, truly a great experience from beginning to end. Little things such as the citrus infused asian orange salad dressing and overall presentation of boats are simply stunning and captivating. I would also recommend the spicy Korean bulgogi, it is deep with flavour and riddled with caramelized onions and gochujang (fermented pepper paste).
Do it, you will not be disappointed. 5/5.
Ideal Order (5-6ppl)
Green Dragon Roll (8)
Hamachi Negi Maki (6)
Preset Sashimi, Sushi and Maki combo (s, m, l)
Spicy Bulgogi Dinner
Salmon Teriyaki
Sapporo
Hakutsuru Sake (only chilled)Listed in: Top Restaurants
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Review from bold c.
Toronto, ON
Best sushi in Richmond hill. Crunchy soup awesome. Staff outstanding. Decor and ambiance brilliant. Consistent. GREAT FOOD. AVOID THE ALL YOU CAN EAT PLACES AND COME to TOMO!
The food presentation alone is brilliant. Korean run with great - no exceptionally great service!
THE STAFF IS VERY FRIENDLY. PACKED ON NEW YEARS EVE!
GET A DISCOUNT CARD if you CAN!
BEST PLACE FOR CLIENT MEETINGS! -
Review from Cindy L.
Scarborough, ON
3/13/2011
Been here twice and the quality of food was excellent! Staff are pleasant & accommodating but they get so busy especially during weekend dinnertime that service does suffer a bit. i.e. Longer wait for food and not all the meals came at the same time...eg. 1 friend ordered maki rolls as entree and didn't get it until the rest of us were pretty much done our meals :p. Then took 20-30 minutes to ask for more tea and the bill. Servers kept racing by even when we tried to flag them down.
Despite those set backs I would still recommend this place but just be prepared to wait and bring your patience with you especially on the weekends. Oh, and don't forget to make a reservation! -
Review from Elmo T.
Scarborough, ON
8/2/2011
Diarrhea! Vomitting! Nausea! My boyfriend and I are all suffering from within less than hour after eating dinner at Tomo Japanese restaurant in Richmond Hill last night. We experienced uncontrollable projectile vomit and diarrhea for 12 hours. We ate miso soup, green tea, sushi and sashimi dinner bento box # 4 and, chirashi dinner.
DO NOT EAT HERE. I will be calling the health inspector and letting them know about the foods. -
Review from Helen L.
Toronto, ON
8/28/2009 1 photo
I am happy to find Tomo as there are so many sushi places near my work and most of them suck. The first thing I noticed walking in is how friendly the servers are. I was pleasantly surprised at how many vegetarian options they have. So far, I've been twice and both times ordered the lunch special vegetarian bento box. The meal starts with a great noodle soup instead of the typical miso soup you get at other places. It has skinny white noodles (rice noodle?) and crispy bits. The bento box has salad, veggie tempura (zucchini, squash, yam, broccoli, mushroom), deep fried tofu with teriyaki sauce on top of a bed of cabbage, and kappa maki.
You can tell they are detail oriented because the kappa sushi isn't just a chunk of cucumber in rice and the tempura sauce is served warm. They also have the often coveted black sesame ice cream! I am usually too full to order but will definitely try it next time. -
Review from Sarah O.
Toronto, ON
2/17/2010
Even though the meal left me thirsting for water (not because of a spice factor but more of a salt factor), I feel confident in giving this place the 4-stars.
their sushi pizza has a vegetarian option (if you ask for it without the masago). it's got shiitake mushrooms chopped up into tiny pieces and mayonnaise. not as hearty as the one at sushi queen but it was nice & crispy.
there were two orders of shrimp tempura udon at my table. they brought the tempura to the table but it was a long time after that they brought the udon soup. i managed to steal a couple of pieces of tempura. i loved the potato web-like tempura. their tempura had a decent flavour to it and it remained crispy even after the long wait.
i tried the spicy enoki mushroom roll which has tempura bits in it. very delicious!
yum yum! -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
5/4/2010 8 photos
Lunch Specials! Lunch Specials!
Yes Tomo sushi has lunch specials starting from $7.95! The selections includes both Japanese and Korean items.
We decided to try one Japanese and Korean Lunch Set: Chirashi Sushi ($14.95) and Kalbi/Grilled Beef ribs ($8.95).
The Kalbi set comes with miso soup, salad, pumpkin and tofu tempura and 6 pieces of beef ribs. I have to they all tasted pretty good! Really good price for the food!
Chirashi Sushi has a general serving of raw fish: 14 pieces and artfully presented. The fish are fresh and tasty.. However, I have to say it is not as good as the Chirashi I have at Zen http://www.yelp.ca/biz...
The service is fast and friendly. I would definitely be back again for lunch to try out others items on the lunch menu!
They accepts Interac, Visa and Mastercard. -
Review from Dennis M.
6/1/2010
Best sushi outside Toronto proper. Most everything else is of mediocre quality, or is the fast-food equivalent for sushi-- the ubiquitous all-you-can-eat variety.
Great sushi selections-- old stand-bys and some unique creations. All fresh, with generous portions, all artistically presented. -
Review from Doug C.
Markham, ON
9/22/2010
Recommended. Good food. Friendly service and nice decor. Comfortable booths. Good parking.... enjoy!
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Review from Sudhir M.
Maple, ON
3/12/2010
The most fresh sashimi I ever had although pricey.
