Restaurant located near LAX. The menu here has kind of a California farm to table vibe. Although the menu does feel pretty eclectic at least on the e early day/ lunch side (which is when I visited) The sense of hospitality and service here is fantastic. I came in on a holiday half expecting for the place to be closed. It was open so I got an early meal here. I was able to sit at the bar area right away, which is my favorite place to sit usually. It's fun seeing the chefs prep the food and just seeing them do their thing. I ended up ordering their pastrami sandwich, which was so delicious. Scanning the rest of the menu I definitely want to come back here soon. And to try out their dinner service as well. This building is pretty large. It doesn't look huge from the outside or when you walk in, but when I went to the bathroom, I had to go to the second floor. Lots of cool art around the building. read more

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Just went here for morning coffee. I have been looking for a nice place closer to where I stay on business to grab coffee and work, and I may have found my new coffee spot. Major win for Tomat over other coffeeshops is the parking. Most coffeeshops have horrible morning parking, but Tomat will never have this issue as it shares the lot behind the Staples. If coffeeshop parking ever feels like a burden, go to Tomat. While parking allows me to visit a coffeeshop, it still needs to be worth visiting, and Tomat is definitely worth visiting. The coffee menu has your usual suspects, but there are some adventurous lattes to change things up, i hope they keep things fresh with a rotation of seasonal drinks, but solid basics will bring me back regardless. I had an iced dirty london fog and a clarified coldbrew. Both were good. The clarified coldbrew is run through a centrifuge to remove fines and pariticles that cloud the coldbrew leading to a cleaner coldbrew that is less bitter and does not have muddy sediment at the bottom. read more

I came here for lunch with friends at 1pm. We made a Reservation through Resy,but when we arrived on a Wednesday, there were plenty of tables. Friendly staff, smiles all around! I had the Duck Confit, with their thousand layer potatoes and a tiny tiny dollup of tarragon mustard. The crispy outer layer with the moist meat was nice. Bottom line, I really enjoy my duck confit. The thousand layer potatoes fun. I should of also ordered a side salad or a vegetable, but, oh well. My friends shared the Salad Nicoise which had too much salad dressing and the lettuce was drowning. For the olives, they opted to use thinly sliced new green olives that are pickles and crispy. My friends thought that was a bit odd and missed the regular kalamata olives. Overall, my friends said they enjoyed the salad. We shared bread and butter which was heavenly! For dessert we shared the plum, fig galette. It was delicious and glad we all had a small portion, which is exactly what we wanted to finish the meal. We had fun watching the staff prep for dinner too! The decor is fun throughout the restaurant. I would definitely return here again. Tomat is a fun casual fine dining experience. read more

PLEASE STOP HERE IF NEAR LAX Tomat is more than coffee and pastries. The real stars are in the elevated cocktails and creative dishes they provide. I am inspired every time I step in this establishment. The menu is refreshing and you can tell whoever is running the show really cares about the details. Thank you Tomat for a wonderful experience every time I step in the door. read more

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I've been reading about this place for quite some time and always wanted to visit. So we can by on the way to LAX. I was quickly struck by the numerous incongruity of the place. The venue feels more like a lunchtime cafe than an upscale restaurant. The servers acted like, not in a bad way, this is a Michelin starred restaurant. Our server holds the tab water bottle like it's a bottle of Perrier Jouet (a thumb in the butt of the bottle). LOL. The chef is a Persian Brit so the menu has a bit of British vibe with items like Welsh Rarebbit and sticky toffee pudding. However, each of dishes had the distinct move hint of African spices. We can with high expectations. True to its claim of fresh farm to table philosophy, the vegetables were the best part of our meal. The rest, unfortunately, were a bit disappointing. The barbari bread was quite salty and a bit dry. The duck breast tasted oddly dry and old; kinda felt like it was left in the fridge for far too long and dried up. The black cod was decent but it had bones that I've rarely seen in a piece of fish like this. I expected the vaca Viejo filet mignon, which came from a 5-8 year old grass fed cattle, to have a more intense flavor. I think a regular dry aged angus would have more flavor. The demi glace was also a bit bitter, as if it was from deglazing a pan with badly burst bits of a steak. The desserts were the most disappointing. Sticky toffee pudding is one of my favorite desserts. I'd eat my fill of it whenever I'm in Scotland and I make it at home sometimes. With this version, it felt like the ratio of dates and flour was off; not enough dates so the texture is more like cake than pudding. The sauce is also too loose and not sticky enough. The $12 madeleines were also uninspiring not to mention way overpriced. read more

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I work nearby and wanted to try something new. I ordered the pastrami lunch with the 1000layer potatoes . The potatoes were delicious o ate every single crumb... the pastrami on the other hand was not what I expected. I thought maybe it was supposed to be a special bread but no this is burnt to a crisp. It smells burnt which isn't appealing. It was a very expensive mistake 28$ I will go back to try the coffee because it smelled AMAZING but the entrees were not for me read more

Tomat - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Finer dining, but you can wear casual clothes! FREE PARKING LOT! Close to the airport. We made a res but it wasn't too crowded on a weeknight. Staff was SUPER friendly and attentive. Cool to watch the chefs work with the open kitchen atmosphere. Farm to table dining, menu seems to switch up depending on what's in season, but my friend was pumped that the sticky toffee pudding was still on the menu since she last visited! Guava mojito: Very refreshing with mint but perhaps too watered down as I barely tasted the gin Smoked Tomat: An interesting smoky and savory drink, pretty strong (for me) Asparagus: I wish I got a photo of this because the black butter they used made us call this oil spill asparagus. Some of the ends were pretty tough and inedible and it tasted pretty much just like a vegetable not a lot of salt or butter flavor. Wouldn't get it again. Potatoes: BEST PART!!!!!!!!! GET THESE! Crispy but soft in the center, buttery goodness Blackened Cod with green curry and mystery string bean: The cod was tender and definitely tasted like the fish had been caught today. This dish would have benefitted from a side of rice to sop up all that green curry, especially since its family style shared food in a shallow plate it was hard to enjoy much of the curry. It also had a mystery black string bean that looked like a snake and some very pickley pickled vegetables. Odd flavor profile to say the least and not visually appetizing or Instagramable ha! Welsh rarebit (we thought the menu said rabbit)! This item was described to us as an open faced grilled cheese but it reminded me more of like Francesinha in Portugal without the meat. It was not really cheese bread at all. It was huge to where we thought it was almost a cake or a piece of meat tbh. It was very dense and while a few bites were good I think I would've rather tried the bread with butter. Sticky Toffee Pudding: Decadent, but not really a pudding at all. It's more of a dense loaf with a toffee demiglaze. My friend loves it because the dish is hot with the cold ice cream scoop on top. The flavor was a very rich and strong toffee flavor. I think I might like something sweeter though next time. Very generous letting the girls gab for over an hour and didn't feel rushed out. And apparently they have a rooftop?! I might come back for the atmosphere but the food wasn't craveable for me EXPENSIVE! Oops! For a casual vibe the price isn't casual yall. We split all of these items and ended up paying ~$95 each with tax and tip. read more

Tomat - Sticky Toffee Pudding - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Superb. Farm to table California cuisine: everything here was absolutely wonderful. The homemade bread with tomato butter was incredible, the salads are absolutely enormous and filled with the freshest in-season produce. The burger was on another level, as were the desserts and extreme unique cocktails (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic). Looking forward to returning for coffee and pastries. Ambiance is laid back; a great spot for dates or even business dinners. Ample free parking in the lot. read more

Tomat - Pistachio pavlova - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you want something interesting, visit tomat! Pretty interesting foods and flavors! Their bread though is to die for... all made in house, it's so so good! We got their bread and butter and their salad to start off. We got their pork dish and fish as our mains and side of potatoes. Fish was really cooked well and liked the sauces it came with. The pork dish was a bit chewy. We also ordered their dessert, berry tart and peach gelato and they were both really good! Service was awesome, we really liked our guy! read more

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The black cod kedgree is SO YUMMY! Diff for a breakfast dish, but savory and light. Filling and flavorful. read more

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Note to self, don't judge a book by its cover. Friends brought us here for hubby's birthday and it turned out worth the drive for early supper on Sunday night. The 3 story building is off to the side of a cute little street with Mom and pop shops and restaurants. Very quaint. The building itself is fronting an oversized parking lot. The inside looks more coffee shop than gastronomic gem, I was quick to judge. We were seated at a booth in the back. Perfect for intimate conversation and corraling a 2 year old. The quality and creativity of the dishes that came out of their open kitchen was surprising. The menu reads interesting and made it a bit hard to decide what to taste test. We tried the smashed potatoes, server said they were really good and he was not mistaken. We also had the tartare, beets and Labneh, the chanterelle dolma and the burger. Friends also had the fix and chips and the black cod. I'm always weary of people claim this is the best this or that, but thiñe burger is up there in my list, though burger is not something I usually order. Rather than the usual onion, lettuce and tomatoes, the burger was dressed with chicory Cesar. The Dolma was satisfying and the beats delicious. It's nice to have a restaurant focus on produce and have several vegetarian options available. The roof deck has great views of planes landing and departing into LAX, as an bona fide aviation geek that was a total treat. If you're in the Westchester area or near LAX this would be a good stop for a casual dinner. read more

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Tomat has a great atmosphere. The space is beautiful, the vibe is relaxed and welcoming, and we had a lovely evening. Unfortunately the food didn't live up to the setting. Everything we ordered was underseasoned, and I ended up using my own salt to bring the dishes to life. The ingredients are clearly high quality and the concept is creative, but the cooking needs more confidence with seasoning to match the price point and the hype. I cook a lot at home and I'm hard to impress, so I wanted more flavor. I'd come back for drinks on the rooftop and the ambiance, but I'd hesitate to come back just for dinner. read more

We have been here about a dozen times for dinner but this was our first time for lunch. It was beyond amazing. The menu changes daily but they had an English Sunday Roast on the menu. It was spectacular. My husband had the in house made pastrami sandwich that was by far the best he has ever had. Bravo to the incredible kind staff and Edmund the sous chef. I highly recommend Tomat for anyone looking for an elevated food experience. read more

Tomat - Amazing English Sunday Roast and the best in house made pastrami sandwich we have ever had! - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Had dinner on the rooftop for Jazz Night and I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. The ambiance alone is special but then came the music, food and wait staff. Such a special spot - can't wait to go back! read more

Westchester neighbor looking to spend some money. Went to the bar for a couple of drinks and watch the planes. Sat down. Was promptly brought a menu. Started to look at it and they asked for my phone number. I asked why. They said it was policy. I asked what the purpose was. They said we're not going to send me any texts or call. I asked again why they need my personal information to have a drink? Again, it's just policy. I said I wasn't going to give it to them. She said she can't serve me. I left and won't return. Bummer. PS - their rating was 4.1. I posted a single star. After posting rating went to 4.2. Sigh, Yelp. read more

Since Tomat opened in the neighborhood, I've been really enjoying coming here for morning coffees (though I wish they opened a tad earlier!) Staff are always friendly, and they also have wifi and outlets to charge your laptop if you want to stay for awhile and get some work done. The ambiance here is chic and comforting. I enjoy looking at the art on the walls whenever I come. The coffee is always great here and I love that they have a few lower caffeine options, like hojicha. My only complaint about this place is that the markup for non-dairy milk with your coffee priced at $1.50 is crazy. Most coffee shops do 75 cents. read more

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So much to love about Tomat! Where to begin??? Tomat is breath of fresh air in the Westchester triangle. They're self described as a "farm to kitchen" restaurant so you know it won't get any fresher! Pair that freshness along with chill vibe of lively music and the hustle of the staff...you've go yourself a good time. 1st off you'll want to start with their bread and butter. I think it's made with magic because it just leaves you smiling before the main course arrives. Entres... Off the top of my head...the Mole sauce with duck was perfection! Simply magical. I've also had a taste of their chicken plate and that's a must try too! So juicy and seasoned to perfection. Moving on...if there is one dessert you MUST try it is the trifle. Good lord! I dreamt about it for days. Highly recommended!!! Overall: They have a rooftop bar too and I'm looking forward to hitting that up next! There are still other plates I need to try at Tomat and am looking forward to sharing the photos with you. A must add to your list of dining experiences. Cheers! read more

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This may be one of my new favorite restaurants I've been to recently. Their menu is farm to table and has some inspiration from Japanese and European cuisines. The bread is a must have, everyone else was getting it and for a good reason. They also have specials on their menu that changes daily. When we went, they had a tuna collarbone, and it was one of the best collarbone dishes I've had I love the space of the restaurant as well, it's cozy and relaxed. It would be the perfect space to get dinner alone, but also grateful for small groups. During the day their space is a coffee shop , which I have not been to yet, but we will definitely be checking it out very soon. read more

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OMG!! How is this lively restaurant in Westchester?! And not that I have anything against Westchester. I grew up here. But I've dined at fine restaurants across the country and internationally. And what they're doing here is exceptional. I started with the salmon crude, followed by the vegetables with outstation pesto, and then the black cod. Everything was exceptional. As I sit in the restaurant awaiting my dessert, I already know it will be a perfect ending to this fantastic meal. read more

Tomat - Too beautiful to eat, or is it? - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Tomat has quickly become one of my favorite food destinations in the West LA and El Segundo areas. Tomat occupies a three-story restaurant, with the first floor doubling as a cafe/restaurant, the second floor an event space, and the top floor is an open-air dining/gathering area (very, very cool spot). We have yet to eat dinner there, so my review will focus on breakfast and brunch/lunch. The cafe and breakfast offerings are a welcome respite from mass-manufactured pastries and mass-distributed coffee with the pastries made by their in-house pastry chef. One of the things that makes Tomat stand out is that their chefs are constantly pushing the envelope and experimenting with new approaches. We recently tried their Creme Brulee-topped Cinnamon Roll, and it was as mouth-watering as it was unique. And if you aren't in the mood for morning culinary extravagance, Tomat's fresh approach at scones dispels the notion that they are all created equal. They are a must-try. The brunch experience was one of the best we have had in West LA. We ordered the Blue Masa Pancakes and the French Toast. The pancakes delivered exactly what we were looking for: A sweet option with a decent amount of substance. The French Toast hit all of the notes: It was not over dipped and the slight charring added a perfect amount of crispness to create a full experience. As Tomat has expanded/grown, I have been a increasingly frequent customer, and every experience has been enhanced by the staff's attention to detail and service. General comment: Tomat makes me insanely proud to have a restaurant where I can, with enthusiasm, recommend family, friends, and co-workers from out of town to put on their dining bucket list. Because of the chefs' constant focus on innovation (think "The Bear" here), I am excited to be a beneficiary of their creativity and vision. read more

Food and service 10/10. You can definitely taste the freshness in the ingredients. Even the ice chai tea latte had depths of flavor. I would definitely come back for a wine tasting in the evening. The area surrounding the restaurant isn't the best though. I'm from out of town and came straight here from the airport to grab some fresh food before I went to the hotel. Food was great; loved seeing the orange plants outside of the restaurant. read more

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Had high hopes for Tomat. Been on my list but it didn't really deliver. I came for dinner with a friend and were greeted with a warm smile and it was just a very warm enjoyable vibe. Ended up getting the bread, charred cabbage, and the duck with a mole sauce. The bread comes with Tomat butter (not tomato butter) and the butter was decent. The bread felt very light with a charred crust. Interesting flavor that I can't pinpoint but the fluffiness made it worthwhile. The charred cabbage was a mixture of cabbage and other veges including shishito peppers and broccolini. Comes with some slight kumquat/loquat combo and nuts. Not sure I liked the charred flavor and couldn't done without the fruit and it just didn't really fit together. The duck comes with breast which had its fat rendered well but the mole wasn't really flavorful. It comes with a duck roulade of sorts and this was a letdown. Honestly not sure what the filling should've tasted like but it was odd. In the end of the meal, service was semi-non-existent. The server was swamped and nothing on him but it felt understaffed for the amount of tables there. In the end, Tomat is ok. I can see myself coming for a happy hour but I dunno if I wanna try again with dinner service. read more

Phenomenal!!!! Brunch menu is great.The Niçoise salad was something else. Every component was on point. The egg was perfectly cooked and seasoned, the fancy green beans, and there is something incredibly special with slice olives. The cups for coffee, cream and simple syrup was lovely. I hope on my next return to LA to explore the rest of the menu. There are meals that stand out and restaurant experiences that resonate as great. This was my experience and I wish I had the capacity to yell this from the foodie mountaintop. Great job Tomat. read more

Tomat - Demolished Niçoise Salad. missing the Tuna which was perfectly cooked, the egg and most of the olives. I chowed first and took pic after. - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Met with a friend before they were flying out from LAX and found Tomat and decided to try it out. Would definitely like to come back for the Dinner Menu. Short drive away from LAX and there is plenty of parking which is a good thing. The coffee I decided to get was the Hijo Miso Caramel Latte, the flavor was a roasted flavor with some sweetness. It was pretty good so I also got one to go as well. We mainly were looking to grab and grab some coffee so this was perfect. The food we got was the duck with the thousand layer potato. The duck was done very well. The skin was crisp and the meat was flavorful. Falling off the bone. The potato was definitely one of the most unique things I've had in a while. The Chirashi consists mainly of smoked fish sashimi. Personal preference that I enjoy traditional sashimi but this was a nice change to enjoy occasionally. Ingredients did all seem very fresh. The ambiance and decor felt very cozy, being able to see into the kitchen and workspace definitely provides a very good vibe. Service was great, Nathan was very patient and helpful as it was our first time. Ethan also, very good service and friendly environment. Can't wait to come back to try the dinner menu. read more

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I'd been eager to try TOMAT for a while, especially after all the buzz from local food blogs and websites made it one of the harder reservations to land in Westchester. After some persistence, we finally secured a table. TOMAT sits in a sleek three-story building in a strip mall, but once inside you realize how thoughtfully designed it is. The first floor houses the main dining room and open kitchen, the second level offers a private space and restrooms, and the third floor is an open-air patio where they host live music and events. It's nicely done all around. Parking, which is often a headache in this part of town, was plentiful and easy. We arrived on time and were seated promptly. The table was spacious, the seating comfortable, and the atmosphere struck a nice balance between modern and warm, upscale enough to feel special but not stuffy or too formal. To start, we ordered the Barbari bread with tomato butter, a sunchoke salad, and a pear salad. The menu changes frequently, but everything we tried was memorable. The Barbari bread was so good we ordered a second round. For mains, we had the lamb, the ribeye with rice, plus beets and potatoes on the side. While everything was cooked with attention to detail, the portions were surprisingly small for entrées priced at $50 and up. The ribeye was just three small pieces and came out very rare despite our request for medium rare. To their credit, they quickly refired it. The lamb, while tasty, was mostly bone and fat with only a few bites of actual meat. Our waiter, who was very friendly and attentive, had described the mains as suitable for sharing, but in reality they weren't even enough for one person. We were still hungry and ended up ordering the half chicken, which turned out to be properly sized and excellent. For dessert we tried the $19 sundae, which came in deconstructed form. The ingredients were clearly high quality, but the end result was a bit flat and not the special finish we were hoping for. The bill came to about $70 per person before gratuity. Overall, the quality was very good, and the space and service make it a nice place for a night out, but the main course portions left us disappointed. We'd consider giving TOMAT another try - especially since they do fun things like trivia nights on the patio - but it probably won't be our first pick for a return visit anytime in the very near future. read more

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Tomat is a great farm-to-table restaurant that offers elevated dining that is unique to Westchester. They describe themselves as serving modern California cuisine with a diverse offering, which I agree with! A lot of the dishes feel aligned with English origins, which I love - also something we don't actually have a lot of in LA. Overall, the food was great, the service is very friendly, and the restaurant feels nice but homey at the same time. We went as a party of 2 and ordered the following: - 1 whiskey cocktail (I don't remember the name of it) and 1 non-alcoholic cola, which was delicious and refreshing. It was a nice blend of spices. - 2 starters - Barbari bread, roasted tomato butter and sugar snap peas, fried parsnips, garden herbs, kanzuri dressing. The bread is delicious! It is served warm with a toasted bottom and crunchy top. The bread itself had really good flavor, and the butter was nice and creamy. It is a pretty large portion. We took half of it home. The sugar snap peas tasted very fresh and clean. It was nicely balanced. - 1 side - Fenugreek roast potatoes. They were lightly smashed and lightly seasoned - perfect as is, but also great dipped in the seasoning that came with our mains. - 2 mains - Liberty duck, confit leg dolmeh, walnut mole and Berkshire pork collar, nectarine chamoy. The duck and pork were both cooked beautifully. The duck skin had a nice hard crunch. The other elements of both plates really showcased the California diversity that Tomat is aiming for. They weren't combinations that I've seen before, but everything went together and tasted great. - 1 dessert - Sticky toffee pudding. My favorite dessert in England! This is definitely big enough to share - still generous portion for 2 people, and in my opinion it could probably be shared with up to 4 people and be very satisfying. The flavor was everything I wanted it to be. The pudding is thick and dense. A bigger scoop of ice cream might be nice to balance the sweetness a little bit. The food was served at a pretty loose pace, which added to the comfortable but elevated homey feel for me. For example, the 2 mains arrived staggered and the side was served a few minutes after the 2nd main. This is not a complaint, just an observation. They had a few specials that sounded great as well - most of the special mains were made to serve (at least) 2. And in true farm-to-table fashion, the menu does change frequently. Our total bill was just under $200 for all of the above items for 2 people before tip. It's definitely possible to have a less indulgent and therefore less costly meal here, but it's also a great place to indulge if you want to. This was certainly a treat meal for me! The restaurant is clean and it was bustling but didn't feel crowded - the tables have a respectable amount of space in between them. Parking is as easy as it gets with a massive open free parking lot right out front. I'm really glad to have Tomat in Westchester, and I look forward to returning! read more

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Came by for dinner and it was sadly a mediocre experience. Tomat is located right next to LAX and was newly added to the Michelin guide. Made a reservation for dinner and our table was ready upon arrival. Parking was available on the street and plentiful in the strip mall lot. Tomat is located in a gorgeous building featuring an open kitchen and modern dining room. They also have kitchen counter seats. Restroom and private dining room is featured on the 2nd floor. There is a rooftop terrace too. Staff throughout the evening were world class. Soft spoken, super cordial and easy to deal with. Service may have been the highlight of the meal. Started off with the Barbari Bread and it was a hit. Loved the contrasting crisp on the outside and the softness on the inside. The spread was phenomenal. The peach salad was excellent. Loved the contrasting textures and flavors. The green salad that the waiter suggested I thought was a miss. The sea bass collar was gigantic and was slightly different than a Japanese rendition. The skin was chewy and not so edible. The collar didn't seem super duper fresh, like in Tokyo, either. The black cod entree may have been the highlight of the evening and it was super fresh and the curry was excellent. The pork 3 ways course was a miss. Many pieces of pork came out cool to lukewarm and cooked to well done...bummer. The ribeye course was a small portion, and also came out cool...which was unfortunate. The duck course was good. Loved the meaty duck breast along with the super crispy skin. As the menu stated that numerous courses were designed for sharing, was slightly surprised that the mains weren't quite suitable for sharing, despite the appetizers and salads being shareable. ~$85/head after tax and gratuity for dinner. read more

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My sweet date took me here. He's really into good food and mentioned he was excited to have us eat here since it's been on his list. I think I was a little overdressed, I did wear a dress lol, everyone else wore casual clothes. I loved the food preserves they had, and the open kitchen. I enjoyed watching the cooks cook food over the hot fire log. The food was amazing, we both could not stop complimenting the dishes to the server and even the fresh in-house baked bread with the butter was a treat. The ingredients were so much of a farm to table vibe. The taste and ingredients with how they varied and complimented the protein or veggies.. everything was like a food adventure. You need to try this place if you have not yet. Great service too!!!! Attentive staff. read more

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Great Service and Good Food. The pastrami sandwich was fine but the duct was Super!!! If the restaurant was more toward to the west LA or the beach area then they can charge $10-15 more for the food. read more

Tomat - Pastrami Sandwich - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food is not great. Servers forgot things, food arrived sporadically. Best thing about the meal? Sticky toffee pudding. Roast potatoes were good too, but very small portion. Hamburger? Eh, not great. Too messy. Had to eat it with utensils. Roast veg.... Not really toasted. Babaganoush? Nope. Miss. Didn't taste like babaganoush! We were upstairs ... atmosphere is better than downstairs which has NO ambiance. I think this place could turn things around, but the chef and staff and decor need work. read more

Tired of IHOP? Denny's? Try changing your perspective and visit Tomat. Visiting this place in the morning was like getting a visual caffeine fix. The atmosphere. The decor. The whole vibe is so refreshing from the usual same O' same O'. And I didn't even check out what's upstairs. Every detail: from the ceramic coffee cup, the contemporary paintings, and even the open kitchen concept is well thought out. Service was great and our server was very helpful. Food-wise, the open-faced, smorrebrod was delicious. It paired well with my straight, black Americano. The only downside is the ceramic white coffee cup didn't have a handle. Although it looked very avant garde, it wasn't functional. Careful holding with your fingers. read more

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I fall deeper and deeper in love every time! I think the team at Tomat has figured out an identity for their menu that is creative but high quality. We love the barbari bread and get it every time. I've had the berkshire pork collar with beans twice and would order it again in a second. The rancho gordo lentils are a signature dish for a reason. On this particular evening service was incredible. Our waitress was so sweet, and when she felt we had waited a little too long to order (which we didn't really notice!), she brought us a pesto salad on the house. The bartender was so attentive to bring me a fresh ice cold glass when she noticed my martini had been sitting for a while. The attention to detail was really impressive without ever feeling stuffy. read more

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Tomar was recommended to me by a friend so I really wanted to like it. Unfortunately this was a miss for me. Started off dinner with their famous bread which was highly recommended to me. It was very good, but definitely not the best bread I've had. The bread and butter, unfortunately, was the best part of our dinner. The salad we ordered was good and plentiful. Large enough for 3-4 people to share. Nice and fresh lettuces with a nice vinaigrette. The salmon crudo was also very good and we really enjoyed the "real" wasabi that comes with it. We actually saw them grate the wasabi. Aged king salmon and fresh wasabi, very tasty. The duck was another dish that stood out. Well seasoned and it had a nice sear on the fatty side. Unfortunately, the steak special of the evening. Was a total disappointment. The best part of the steak special were the sides that came with it. Don't come here for the steak! At $6 an ounce, I expect a tender well seasoned steak. Steak was tough, too fatty, and full of sinew. Not worth the price! Tomat, this experience could've been a lot better if the steak was better and the food came out warm. Although the duck was tasty. The steak and duck were cold by the time we got them. Kitchen staff should improve their timing and get the food out as soon as it's cooked. I saw our steak sit in the kitchen while the duck was being finished. I wish the owners of Tomat all the luck in the world. I hope they get their kinks worked out and continue serving their community. For me, I think it's probably a "one and done." Good luck! read more

Have you ever had Croque Monsieur? It's what I ordered expecting a sauce. The description: CROQUE MONSIEUR RACLETTE, RAREBIT SAUCE, HOUSE CURED BACON, PICKLED WALNUTS, DIJON The bread was way too thick for the amount of filling and it was so dense and dry that I couldn't swallow it. Luckily I ordered a poached egg for more protein. Where was the SAUCE? That could have helped. I even tried deconstructing it to eat it and it was still way too dry. I just left it. Waiter came and I told him I couldn't eat it. I didn't ask for anything and nothing was offered to me. $21 left on the plate. See photos. read more

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My husband and I have been going to Tomat regularly since they opened almost 2 years ago and we're big fans of their food, cocktails, team, and mission. Not only is their food fresh and delicious (we especially love their barbari bread, any seafood/veggie dish, and dessert!), but also their mission to run a sustainable and community-focused business is clear in the suppliers they choose, the way they show up for the neighborhood, and how they treat their customers and employees. It's nice to feel like we're visiting old friends when we come in (shout-out to Miley, Nikki, Travis, Natalie, and Indy) whether it's a busy Saturday dinner or 6 pm on a Tuesday. Also, if you love cocktails, don't sleep on this place. We sometimes come in just to hang out at the bar and try whatever magic Miley and her team have created - and we're never disappointed. Finally, if you're more of a morning person, their espresso drinks and pastries are amazing! Grab the Miso Chocolate Chip cookie, sticky buns, or a fruit Danish. Highly highly recommend stopping by, whether you're a local or passing thru LAX! read more

We were all so pleasantly surprised with the level of service quality of food, and how special they made me feel for my birthday. We ordered a cheeseburger for one of our friends because they wanted something simple but simple it was not. It was one of the best burgers we've ever had in our lives. They presented me with a sweet dessert and a card the the staff signed it to wish me a happy birthday. A really special evening. We strongly recommended this spot and we will be back for sure. One personal note about the stake tartar. If I see it on the menu and I've had it on six continents I will absolutely order it. One of my favorite things to have anywhere I go. The way it was served here was very original, but the rice cracker was overwhelming, and I couldn't taste the steak. Personally, I find this dish, such a delicacy, and just the steak on its own with light seasoning is a winner for me. read more

Tomat - Entry - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We stop by Tomat whenever we go to the Farmer's Market on Sundays - we love the coffee there! The Hijo Miso Caramel Latte is soooo good - love that it is slightly richer flavor to a caramel latte. The service there is always wonderful. Miley is always so friendly and wonderful, and our little one loves to see her when we pop in - she also really likes the excellent cool temperature after walking around the farmer's market. Also tried some pastries, and they are wonderful. Haven't yet tried the other food, but love watching the kitchen prepping for the week's dinners. read more

My wife picked this spot purely based on the images from Yelp. We didn't know what to expect, but what I can state is that we went hungry and left very satisfied. Wifey ordered a hamburger and I ordered a the chicken sandwich. While we waited for our food, we ordered a chocolate cookie and two coffees. Now I tell you all this not just to state what we ordered, but to tell you while sitting at the bar, we literally watched them make the food right in from of us, watching the head chef mold the burger into shape, watching them slice the tomato and systematically placing each ingredient onto the plate as it was a masterpiece in processed. We watched this as we both enjoyed this amazing chocolate chip cookie that was moist, sweet, and salty. I watched them making the food for others while we waited for our food and I could see the pride in which they held as they made each plate. When our food arrived, the head chef served us since we were literally sitting right in front of him, the food was amazing and very delicious. The homemade ketchup was beyond exceptional since i really don't like ketchup. The fries were perfectly seasoned and very crispy. My chicken sandwich was tasty, full of flavor and had fresh veggies with bread that so soft and tender. The wife's burger was flavorful and very juicy, she gave me a bite and I wanted to order one just for me. I enjoyed the overall atmosphere of the restaurant, with the open concept of the kitchen so we could watch our food being made. The staff was very attentive to our needs and took excellent care of our request. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone near LAX. read more

I really enjoyed this place. A friend and I stumbled upon it today. I had the peri peri chicken sandwich and an oatmilk hot chocolate. The hot chocolate came out lukewarm and bitter so it was sent back to be fixed. But, the sandwich was exceptional - full of flavor and with really amazing bread. I also ordered the miso chocolate chip cookie. I didn't taste any miso, just the slightest saltiness so I wouldn't reorder but I'm glad I gave it a shot. They also had beautiful linens, silverware and lovely ceramic cups. I'll definitely be back! read more

I love this sleek wood-work building, and the high praise from both Michelin and Eater LA has my dying to try. Dinner isn't possible at this point so we went for the daytime menu to try to sneak a peek. For starters, the Hochija Latte is lovely, a beautiful balance between a toasty tea and sweetened milk. Unfortunately, I didn't find the food so inspiring, and it was frankly extremely overpriced. The Smoked Trout is more of a toast than an open-faced sandwich. The fish is stunning, but $14 is a steep price for a bit of bread the size of my palm. (I have very small hands). Then the classic Croque Monsieur...not much filling inside a thick focaccia, covered in something grainy and SO salty and strong I had to scrape it off and could still taste it well. They do get props for the gorgeous case of pastries, all of which are baked in-house. I wish I'd gotten those instead. They're known for their dinner menu so I know what I had during the day isn't an entirely accurate representation, but honestly, based on what I had for lunch, I absolutely cannot risk paying those prices for dinner when I can't trust the quality or taste. read more