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    Tomodachi

    3.7 (248 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    TOMODACHI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Salmon radish roll
    Jamie M.

    Food was delicious. Service was great. I loved that my eel sushi roll looked like a dragon!

    Masami L.

    I was surprised when my friend ordered shrimp sushi and chef made deep fry with head of shrimp. not many sushi restaurants does it, they made nice and crunchy. Good quality and kind prices of menu.

    Mama San Roll
    Erin B.

    Tomodachi has the freshest sushi in town. Really nice atmosphere, friendly staff. Presentation exceeded my expectations. Would recommend.

    a variety of sushi on plates
    Melissa L.

    Tomodachi is a solid sushi restaurant if you are fan of no frills fresh sashimi style fish. I've driven by this location many times but it wasn't until recently that a friend and I were craving sushi close to home that we decided to give this spot a try. The ambiance and atmosphere left little to be desired though. It's definitely got a stark feel, not very warm or inviting so I was a little apprehensive walking in. However the servers were friendly enough and sat us right away. For a weekend evening the restaurant only remained about five tables full at all times. It was quiet and relaxing in that way as it didn't have the normal hustle and bustle some restaurants have on a weekend night. So if you want a more intimate private setting this restaurant would surely work. The service was a little hit or miss. I felt that simply out of the two servers on the floor, one was more on it then the other. We did have to ask for our drinks to be refilled which I'm never a fan of, especially when I find the restaurant to not be very busy. But then service picked up towards the end were we stopped having to ask and they were more on it. Also the sushi all came out together which was definitely a plus as when your dining with someone you want to be able to both eat together which sometimes is a barrier at sushi spots when they bring only a roll or two at a time. The sushi chefs behind the bar were friendly and again the meal was well paced. I felt that the prices were average. Not a deal but also for the area the prices were appropriate as the sushi was fresh and the bites were perfect in size. The menu as others have said wasn't innovative really, but at least they did the classics well and the menu would be easy to follow for an average sushi eater. Not an overwhelming amount of rolls to pick from but their nigiri menu was on point! Our favorites of the night were just the well balanced nigiri sections of salmon, yellowtail, and soybean curd. As for the rolls I would skip as we found we would rather spend money here on the nigiri. If your in the area and wanting a simple but fresh tasty meal of nigiri and sashimi this is definitely the spot for you. We also noticed a lot of to go orders so this seems to be the hot spot in town for takeout so worth remembering. I don't know if the meal was memorable that it would be on a regular rotation for me but if someone was begging to go I would surely give them another go as it's nice to have different sushi options on this side of town.

    My birthday meal and it was so good
    Rebecca T.

    Excellent setting service and food. If you like sushi this is the place. Thank you Rebecca

    911 roll
    Nely P.

    The 911 roll and Tomodachi roll are my favorite here, so good! Their sakè is delicious and goes down so easy, too. Staff is always friendly and the restaurant is a local sushi gem, it's a full house in the evening time.

    Had a quick business meeting and decided on a place right off the freeway. Service was warm, friendly, and prompt. Was greeted immediately upon entering. I ordered a sushi/teriyaki salmon combo that was very tasty. My peer ordered ramen which she enjoyed as well. Highly recommend this place and will come back again.

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    Great food. Great location. Wonderful atmosphere. We got here often and are never disappointed.

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    8 months ago

    Terrific sushi in Newbury Park. Great service and takeout. The cut rolls were really good.

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    9 months ago

    Fresh fish. Definitely #1 best in town. Blue fin tuna. Kampachi are my favorite! Sushi bar is opening finally!

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    2 years ago

    Always so fresh and so delicious!! Service and ambience is great too. Can never go wrong with Tomodachi

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    11 months ago

    Service is ridiculously slow. Decent food. I did love the 911 roll. But yikes, if you're pressed for time go somewhere else ‍

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    1 year ago

    Excellent, fresh, welcoming little place. Modern but modest decor. Salads very good, rolls hearty and fresh-tasting. Highly recommend!

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    My family and I love tomodachi! Sitting outside on the patio is the best on a beautiful day :)

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    Our family favorite place to have sushi. They have the best lobster roll and shishito papers! All fish is always fresh and yummy!

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    2 years ago

    Food is fresh service was on point ambiance was chill and casual. Loved the price point as well.

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    2 years ago

    Yum yum yum love it my Friday night treat the best in town take out or eat in love it

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    The sushi is always fresh! Very consistent and convenient the service is quick it's my to go sushi place in town

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