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    Tomo Sushi

    3.8 (387 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Hamachi Shooters YUM!
    Amanda C.

    Have been here many times before (me 20+ years and introduced my hubby to this place) , however; for some reason have never reviewed them...they've been here since 1995 and know what they're doing! Tonight we went on a date night. Arrived early at 430pm so we could snag the covetted sushi bar seats that we used to want but never arrived in time before the regulars. (Who by the way haven't changed since we used to come a few times per month) My husband ordered a hot sake and a large Asahi. I ordered a cold sake that they said was the most popular. It was delicious with soft pear accents and they gave me a bucket of ice to keep the bottle cold. We started out with ordering Chuka Isako (a special: seasoned baby octopus ) the flavors were amazing (a blend of flavors, almost teryaki, ponzu, mirin, umami so good, and topped with sesame seeds)...and my husband said it was one of the best things he's ever eaten!! We also order the Sashimi Special (Salmon Sashimi with Avocado and a spicy ponzu sauce) it was like BUTTER so smooth and yummy! Ordered on a recommendation from one of the regulars a Hamachi Shooter (which i was told to NEVER order when it's crazy busy because of the work it takes to make) but OMG tuna, homemade sauces with vinegar, citrus and so many flavors it's an explosion in your mouth. YUM! Another roll we ordered was a Lisa Special roll which has a "creamy scallop & avocado center covered with salmon & avocado and thinly sliced lemon" so so delicious. Before you think we ordered too much just KNOW it's an experience. Worth every bite. And worth spacing out so you can taste more things! We also ordered the Tony Special roll: salmon & fried onion rolled with spicy crab. There's also a dash of hot sauce that was a good finish to the bite. Also based on another recommendation we had a sort of steak tartare roll (Smokey bite, similar to a filet straight off the bbq with the first juicy bite) which had so many flavors i cannot even describe them. It was served similar to nigiri (on top of rice) but wrapped with seaweed. And the owner/sushi chef made us an albacore belly nigiri that was heaven! Highly recommend this place. The BEST sushi in the South Bay!! A hidden gem for sure.

    As of April 12, 2026

    Great neighborhood sushi restaurant. Been going here for years with my family. My son recently was craving Tomo and we haven't gone in a while. I'm not sure if it is permanently closed; stopped by to see what the hours actually were. But as of April 12, 2026 the day I dropped by ( I live really close) there was this notice. I stopped by around 2:40 pm. Yelp says it's permanently closed and google says its open.. I really don't know. Maybe the new owner ship will be announced soon

    Yellowtail sashimi dinner.
    Jonathan S.

    I liked the sashimi dishes I have had here. Also the many rolls i have tried.. the mamaniku is especially good.. On occasion there was a little extra piece of seafood on the plate. The customer service has ways been good. It's a sad day that Anthony the owner is retiring from the business. I wish him the very best.

    kim d.

    A little quaint place to grab a quick bite! The quality of fish was good, but nothing extremely special. However the amaebi was probably the best shrimp we've ever had! Salmon and hamachi were good as well, and we ordered two hamachi rolls--super simple but the quality of fish was pretty good! We didn't prefer the tuna though; the cuts of tuna were thin and general didn't have the expected quality that you would typically have of maguro. The unagi scallop hand roll was also just ok, as the mayo mixed in with it was too overpowering--would prefer if there was a smaller ratio of mayo mixed in with it. Overall, really cute spot--service was great and the workers were really nice and welcoming!

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    Ter L.

    At nearly 4 stars with 345 reviews, I really had high hopes for Tomo Sushi. My family of 3 arrived without having to wait for seating. Chairs are spacious but still provided good support for my constantly moving toddler. The menu is pretty straightforward, offering appetizers, bentos, rolls, sashimi, & nigiri. The one thing that stands out is the large array of sake. Our dinner consisted of: Garlic Edamame Sashimi Moriwase Dinner Saba Shioyaki Mackerel Dinner California Roll **dinner meals come with miso soup, rice, & a side salad** The garlic edamame was delicious. This dish was jam packed with garlicky deliciousness and flavors were spot on. Sashimi Moriwase was good- the slices of fish were fresh but a few selected pieces were obvious thinner than others. Mackerel was cooked thoroughly and still very moist. The California roll was the worst purchase of the evening- the roll didn't consist of any creamy binding ingredient which is something that ensures the roll to be moist and a preferred way for us to enjoy. I won't hold the lack of a binding ingredient against Toko- this is just their way of executing CA rolls but!! I didn't like the fact that the rolls weren't even tightly rolled. The avocado and imitation crab simply fell out of the nori & rice outter layer. Customer service wasn't attentive. Orders were taken and we were essentially forgotten aside from food being brought out. We had to request for hot tea refills, we had to flag someone down for napkins [who forgot about us/our request so we had to ask the same lady for a second time]. The 2 women running the floor seemed talkative and friendly with other tables who were obviously regulars but aside from that... nada. 3 stars. Not terrible but not good either...

    Deep fried tempura vanilla ice cream
    Amanda N.

    This is place is better than Kenzo Sushi down the street.The prices are cheaper, and the quality of food is higher. I had the mackerel entrée with complementary soup salad, and my partner had the chicken teriyaki. We gobbled those up, so there are no pictures or evidence left. For dessert, we tried the deep-fried ice cream and it was amazing but definitely so much that we could not finish by ourselves. The hot and cold texture play from the fried outside to the ice cream inside is something that you'll want to experience at least once! We will definitely come back for an easy, healthy and tasty dinner, and we will be bringing our friends.

    Crazy horse, Leslie, and Malcom x
    Lexi R.

    Stopped in for dinner on a Friday around 6pm and were seated straight away. There booths, tables, and sushi bar seating. We tried the Malcom x, Leslie special, and the crazy horse roll. We enjoyed all three! But my favorite was the crazy horse roll. It's yellowtail and unagi inside, topped with more yellowtail and sauce. It's a refreshing roll! My husband's favorite is the Leslie roll which has creamy scallop inside and salmon outside. We also tried their seared salmon belly nigiri and it was pretty good! Not the best we've had but definitely satisfies the craving. It was a little too seared for me. We will's definitely be back!

    Oysters and monkliver
    Lily Y.

    My go to local neighborhood sushi joint. It's cozy, but really have a lot of dish to choose from and the fish selections is fresh. The sushi chefs and crew are very friendly and always able to get seated right away. I will definitely be back!

    Hirame Engawa (flounder fin meat)
    Carl C.

    This is my favorite restaurant in San Jose. I make a point of dining here every time I am in town. I used to visit here every week when I lived there beginning in 2009 until I moved to Seattle in 2022. The staff are all very friendly and the quality of the seafood used in sushi is fantastic. I highly recommend sitting at the counter and mingling with the regulars and the chefs as they are a lot of fun.

    Soft shell crab appetizer. Good but maybe it wasn't crab season since it was smaller than usual.
    Alyssa B.

    Waitresses are super nice and serve well. Typically go here for the soup only. Beef sukiyaki is good but the beef is a little rough. Other than that good nearby spot

    Sushi omakase
    Jonathan B.

    The food was delicious, and the servers were incredibly welcoming and attentive. My wife and I enjoyed the omakase because it let us try a bunch of really scrumptious sashimi. If you're looking for a nice spot for a date or a restaurant for celebration, look no further than Tomo! You will not be disappointed.

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    It was okay. Nothing special. Fish didn't smell. Rice could have had more vinegar. Service was eire.

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    Ask the Community - Tomo Sushi

    Does anyone know if they are still open? We have been calling and no answer (yes, at 4:30 pm).

    They were open one week after the sale to new ones. There was a fire in the establishment and caused considerable damage to their location and adjoining businesses The new… Read more

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