Tomoni is an intimate Japanese izakaya style restaurant located in Woodside, Queens. The ambiance is super cute. I came with my boyfriend and we ordered a bunch of food - - Virgin road mocktails (had a hint of truffle which was a delight) Apps: - Hirame truffle crudo - Uzaku - Spicy torotaku (my favorite) Entrees: - Cloud udon (creamy and fluffy) - A5 Wagyu Miyazaki Donburi (so rich and tender) - Chirsahi (lots of fish!!) Dessert - Hojicha parfait (wow! came w/ mochi) The portions of the apps were on the smaller side but they were all yum. My favorite entree was the A5 Wagyu Miyazaki donburi. Honestly was super impressed by everything though. Would come again! read more

Tomoni - Hirame truffle crudo - Japanese Near Me - Woodside, New York

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Came here for dinner. We ordered fried squid, handroll maguro, and chirashi donburi. Everything tasted okay, aesthetically pleasing, great modern ambiance. I really wanted to like this place but we both got mild food poisoning afterwards. The fish we ate is not very fresh at all. Hopefully they can find fresher fish. read more

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I have eyed Tomoni for some time now and I finally got to try it. My favorite dishes was the torotaku and the unatama. The torotaku was excellent. I loved the fatty tuna mixed with the pickled radish. The radish added a nice crunch and brightness to the build your own hand rolls. The fish itself was fresh. The unatama was delicious!!!! The eel was cooked perfectly and the tamago was seasoned well. Having both together was magical. The eel just melts in your mouth because of how tender and fatty it is. I also really enjoyed the cloud udon. The flavor of the mentaiko udon was savory and umami. The udon dish was nice and light, despite being a noodle dish. Overall, I highly recommend Tomoni! read more

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They were busy on a weekday evening, but there was still a lot of seating available. Reservations are available on Resy, but not needed. The tables are pretty small, so eating space is a little tight. Iced Genmaicha: comes with a small cup of simple syrup to adjust sweetness to your taste. The genmaicha was light in flavor so I added some simple syrup for more flavor. I will try the hot version next time. Shirasu Salad: they mixed the egg and pour it on top tableside, which felt a bit awkward. I'd prefer to do it myself. There is an interesting mix of flavors; the pepperiness from the mizuna (like arugula), creaminess from the cream cheese, and the saltiness from the whitebait and tsuyu dressing made for quite a flavor and texture combination. Hokke (mackerel): watch out for the bones! Tender and cooked well. The radish cuts the saltiness. I would get a different fish appetizer next time to avoid dealing with the bones. Una Tama Donburi: nice big chunk of eel and omelet. Love the eel sauce and the yuzu kosho (pepper) on the side! Very flavorful. The pickled radish helped cut the richness. A must get! Maguro Handroll Donburi: fresh chunks of tuna. I enjoyed the egg yolk mixed with the rice. You can make the perfect bite (nori, egg, rice, maguro, cabbage, wasabi, soy sauce). An interesting idea to DIY handrolls, so that the nori stays crisp. Parfait (Hojicha): did not have much hojicha flavor. It was more vanilla-y than anything. The matcha mochi, red bean, cornflakes and strawberry are an odd combination as it leads to a confusing texture and flavor profile. I would get dessert elsewhere (this is their only dessert on the menu with 3 flavors of ice cream: hojicha, vanilla and matcha). Overall, a mixed menu. That said, I will definitely be back for the Una Tama Donburi and to try other things on the menu. read more

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I really enjoyed this restaurant. We came on a Saturday evening around 6 pm. The restaurant was empty, so we did not need to wait. The staff were warm and friendly. The menu was a little convoluted in my opinion. Some items seemed to be very similar and listed twice. I ordered the below. 1 - ume takowasa Raw octopus, plum, bonito flakes, shiso, cucumber I really enjoyed the fresh octopus, it was not slimy. The shiso made the dish taste very fresh. 2 - Handroll Donburi - Hotate Shirasu - Scallop (Hokkaido), whitebait, ikura I like the handroll idea, but there is not enough seaweed, and a little too much rice. The scallop was fresh. I did not enjoy the whitebait. 3 - yakiniku donburi - Ribeye beef sautéed in homemade yakiniku sauce with ginger, onsen egg, onion, and scallion Excellent execution. The ribeye had great umami flavor. 4 - uni negitoro ikura Uni (Hokkaido), negitoro, ikura This was my favorite. It is also "make your own Handroll, " but it was listed in a different section. Next time I would like to try the sashimi! I would definitely return! read more

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I often get the urge to give a place more stars than they deserve because I admire the uniqueness, or appreciate them doing something slightly different, or having a particular vision. I feel Tomoni ticks a lot of those boxes, but I'm probably being more generous than my first experience here warrants. The vibe of this place was hitting for me. I like the mid-century modern decor in combination with the Japanese aesthetic of quiet harmony of natural materials tossed in with a throw back soundtrack of NYC gritty 70s/80s. This space is something seldom seen in this section of Woodside. The two top we sat at was disappointing small, and unfortunately our servers didn't know how to space bringing our dishes out because at one point all 4 of our dishes were trying to occupy a space barely just enough for 2. I think they can be a bit more mindful because it made for an uncomfortable and rushed eating experience. The Una-Tama is a 5 star dish hands down! I have no idea where else in NYC you are going to get satisfying slab of eel draped across a flavorful omelet and expertly made rice bowl. (edit: Izakaya Nana in Flushing does a slightly smaller version of this dish) I love how they have one edge sitting in the eel sauce bowl (I doubt they would do a presentation like this in Japan, or maybe they would, I haven't been YET) with a little brush to add more. There was a powdered seasoning that added brightness and some wasabi. I will be back for this dish alone. The fish in Maguro Handroll Donburi had my expectations high with Bluefin tuna (diced), negitoro, chutoro, and raw egg yolk, but they weren't met. Flavor of the fish was mediocre. Some pickled cabbage on the side was non descript. Fantastic rice like the Una-Tama. I'm not too big of a fan of making my own handrolls, but I can see the appeal. I enjoyed the contrast in the shirasu salad. The arugula was very fresh. The whitebait, cream cheese, poached egg, homemade tsuyu dressing was a bit gloppy and unappealing to me. I wanted to order the shimesaba tartare (which I will try next time) but mistakenly picked the other mackerel dish, Hokke which is just a grilled piece of fish. If you don't enjoy bones in your fish don't order this dish. The fish was tasty, but a bit of a pain to eat with the small bones. The hojicha parfait was a bit overpriced for what it was and not an actual parfait (looks like a sundae) - I made a note to check out Purple Dough nearby which has a more extensive and interesting looking dessert collection. Come with a group because the dishes are made to share, and to avoid those undersized 2 tops. Grab a booth if you can. Enjoy the vibe. The Eel is a must - Una Tama for the win! Despite the negatives I left here feeling hopeful and happy to see someone opening something different besides the same old same old that has been happen in Queens lately (Mamdani, can we put a moratorium on opening Hot-pot, Boba Tea, or KBBQ spots for the next couple of years?). I wish Tomoni much success! read more

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Decided to try out this spot since we were craving some japanese food and this place did not disappoint. Everything was super fresh and the service was efficient! My favorite had to be the wagyu, the meat was melt in your mouth and sauce was complimenting both the meat and rice perfectly. My boyfriend loved the other two donburi/handroll sets. We enjoyed the nori with the uni and tuna. Highly recommend this place! The prices were def on the pricier end but definitely worth it! read more

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Food was good. Quaint establishment. But really no reason to sit at the sushi bar. You don't really see them making your dish. Polite staff. Classic sushi. Do not expect any special sauce on your fish, just soy & wasabi. read more

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New sushi joint in JH area. A Friday evening dinner surprisingly didn't require a reservation but it probably won't be that way for long. The asthetics are modern and curvy, the bench seats aren't what I generally see outside of diners and yet it works. I did want to try the hamachi collar appetizer but they were sold out so I picked the roasted eel which were truly nibble sized bites over picked veggies. Build your own handrolls were a nice playful way to interact with my food. I choose three different proteins, toro (one piece), diced salmon and scallop with about 8-10 half handroll roasted nori sheets with my entree. I ended up being full with a shared appetizer but honestly I surmise that I was probably already half full from a later lunch and early dinner. Good luck Tomoni! read more

5+ stars, enjoyed my first visit here. A chill space once you step in from the busy Roosevelt Ave., just under the 7 train line. We were here on Mother's Day (reservation a must), and was seated within minutes of our arrival. Every staff member was welcoming. The dining room was pretty packed, just past the bar. The space is cozy and has warm lighting. The tables and banquettes provide for optimal seating no matter the size of your group. Like the name, you'll enjoy "together" wherever you sit. Way in the back, there is counter seating where you can dine and watch the sushi chefs at work. Interestingly, this Japanese restaurant does not serve a la carte sushi and sashimi. They are mainly a DIY hand roll spot but also serves "bowl" entrees and plenty of starters if you just want to nosh on appetizers. Great spot for drinking as well as I noticed yuzu beer and a signature Mocktail in addition to other sake options. My eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach on this visit, and with 3 of us, we had an opportunity to try a selection of things. Onto the food - everything was shareable and on the smaller side but they were all great to sample. The sushi options and seafood were magnificent - super fresh and very well prepared. Starters: - Ume takowasa - raw fine pieces of octopus. some were tender and pliable but there were a few that were too firm to the point I didn't want to finish. Mixed reviews on this. - Goma hamachi - excellent app - super smoky and the flavor of the sesame sauce was outstanding - Misozuke cream cheese - 2 day miso marinated cream cheese served with nori. Just yum! Rich and decadent but fun to eat. - tuna special which was the closest thing to a sashimi style dish. Two kinds of sliced tuna served sashimi style. Bluefin Toro (fatty) and Akami (lean). Super appetizing and fresh. Entrees - perfect portion of rice and proteins: Hubby chose the three make your own hand rolls: salmon, uni, and spicy tuna. All of the fishes were well prepped and delicious. The nori and sauce on the side. I had the Chirashi bowl, which contained bluefin tuna, salmon, hamachi, scallop, chutoro and ikura. So good. I couldn't stop eating! To finish the meal, we ordered the Hojicha Signature Parfait. A bowl of goodies, think ice cream, cornflakes, sweet red beans, whipped cream and mochi. All served with strawberries and kuromitsu syrup. Something for everyone. I'm itching to return to try the rest of the menu! This was a phenomenal dinner and I cannot wait to bring my peeps. read more

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Wow, we were seriously blown away by the quality and freshness of everything here Every piece of fish was incredibly fresh, and the unagi was so flavorful, soft, and perfectly cooked. The dessert was also a MUST-try. They also have some really unique cocktails that were so fun to try Such a great spot and definitely recommending this place to our friends!! read more

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Came in for dinner, had reservations table for 3. The ambiance is really nice, you forget where you once you enter the restaurant, seems like the hussle and train track noise of the 7 train dissipates completely. The menu while its not just sushi, sashimi or rolls, does have other items that are not raw seafood. I wanted to try grilled eel which is a signature dish. The eel was very well seasoned, the hime made glaze was cery savory bit of sweet and salty but enough that you can enjoy it with the omelette. IMO the omelette could have been cooked less, presentation was very nice, giving the dish a lot of volume. Overall a good choice and very filling. my wife had the chirashi donburi. I did not try it but she thought it was very tasty. For appetizers we had the Shimesaba tartare (mackerel salad). This dish came with 4 slices of lightly toasted baguette abd the mackerel was similar to the way a tuna salad is made, mayo flavor and all. The dish itself felt did not have the expectation of a tartare dish, which i had many in the form of seafood or beef tartare and bobe if them ever had mayonnaise as part of the dish. Kind of a misleading name, setting me for the wrong visuals. the Une Takowasa (raw octopus). The raw octopus was as the least liked appetizer, extremely salty, the octopus was very chewy and the dish itself while it was decorated with thinly straws of cucumber, it was not enough to dissipate the strong salt flavor, i say skip it. Both of the appetizer were more of a passing fad but not something i would ever try again. I was surprised that while they have a very good cocktail menu utilizing Japanese whiskeys, the beer menu was at best basic. Dinner for 3 with 3 appetizers and 3 main courses was $228. Last but not least, i get it that restaurant want to suggest a minimum dollar amount for tip, when the bill came over the machine is programmed to start off at 20% gratuity, personally the meal is already a high price meal given we only had water. Dont get me wrong the staff is nice, friendly and very cordial bit i dont agree i should have to tip 20% tip. Overall a different vibe in the neighborhood, i have to be honest that my experience felt rushed. I have not finished my appetizer when the waiter came in to remove plates and we were not all finished, felt like maybe they were running out of plates in the back. Maybe that is why he came and removed empty plates before everyone in the table was done. Felt somewhat rude and rushed. As always, i like to give new restaurants an opportunity as they thrive in the neighborhood. read more

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I've been seeing the viral eel omelette don in Japan and can't believe you can get it in NYC now!! Tomoni just opened in Woodside, Queens with a cozy izakaya vibe, and the sashimi quality is honestly on par with (if not better than) some omakase spots. We went on a weekday night and the restaurant was busy! Service was still very warm and attentive. Highly recommend getting a res. ＊Una Tama $39 * It was stacked with an extra-long grilled eel and a fat piece of japanese omelette over a bed of rice. The tamagoyaki went so well with the unagi. The eel had a nice charcoal-grilled aroma and a soy glazed exterior, with crispy charred edges and a tender center. It was already well seasoned, but they give you a mini brush so you can add more sweet soy sauce if you want, so it never gets too salty. ＊Sanshoku $36 ** It was beautifully arranged with bluefin tuna, salmon, and yellowtail. The raw egg yolk made the chirashi extra creamy, and the salty pop from the ikura tied everything together. I didn't even need any soy sauce! ＊Yakiniku $25 ** I wasn't expecting much from a gyudon at first, but I WAS SO WRONG. The beef had a smoky jbbq aroma, and the rice soaked up all the yakiniku sauce and the runny onsen egg. ＊Goma Hamachi $14 ** We also got a couple of their most recommended apps to share. The goma hamachi was seriously out of this world. They marinated the yellowtail with sesame sauce. But a bit pricey for just four slices. ＊Tsukune $9 * The tsukune (chicken meatball) was delicious, especially dipped in the raw egg yolk. ＊Geso Kara $14 The fried squid eggs were a solid snack with mayo on the side. The squid was meaty with a thin fried batter, but nothing mind-blowing. ＊Hojicha Parfait $15 ** It came with a generous scoop of hojicha ice cream, topped with kinako powder, red beans, kuromitsu syrup, mochi, matcha warabimochi, and strawberries. I devoured the whole parfait by myself. Definitely save room for dessert! read more

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Thai + Japanese A favorite restaurant Sammuk in Queens is now gone and replaced with a totally new restaurant concept. The same owners partnered with a Japanese friend and reopened as Tomoni. We somehow guessed because the staff is the same as Sammuk so we asked and got a confirmation that this new restaurant is from the same group. It's a beautiful renovation that looks like I was transported to the fancy parts of Brooklyn --- very gentried, classy lighting and general vibes but still has that unmistakable welcoming and friendly Queens feel. It has certainly leveled up as a neighborhood restaurant. I love the menu options. My favorites were Una-Tama and the hojicha parfait. Congratulations, @tomoninyc ! Love the food and the new space. #curious_eater #tomoninyc read more

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As you enter, the wait staff greet you. They take reservations and also answer questions about the menu items. The ambiance is pretty quiet but also convenient for a conversation. The menu has different appetizers than other restaurants like yellowtail collar, cured mackerel, salmon collar. It also has delicious entrees with option of having a hand roll. I had the chirashi, and it was really good. read more

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Yeah honestly I thought the place looked beautiful and I'm always struggling with Japanese food, we went a few weeks ago and I really appreciated how nice the staff were this review is 100% not concerning them but the food itself. I feel like it was just overpriced for what you got if that makes sense? Portions weren't that great for a party of four we definitely left hungry for $80 per person. It kinda felt like an instagram spot that's getting inflated as opposed to a place I'd tell my friends about if that makes sense? Maybe it was an off day but the don we ordered had every ingredient taste the same, it was very visually appealing but we couldn't pick apart flavors at all. Would I go back? Maybe honestly I think everywhere deserves a second chance and they're just opening. But I wouldn't buy into the influencer videos I'd try it yourself and give your opinion. Just keep in mind it's more about the value of what we got for the price than anything else. Def not somewhere you'd go every week more so special occasions if you enjoy the food. read more

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We went to Tomoni for my birthday because recently a few people have raved about this space from the Eat Something New in Queens group. We went on a Tuesday night so it was pretty empty except a table that came before us but as we were eating more people came in so two more tables got filled up. The recommendations that we got was the homemade cheese, the yellowtail for appetizers. Hubby and I both got a chirashi each and we ordered the Uni as well to share. We also had some sake to go with our meal. We throughly enjoyed the cheese appetizer to our surprise! It was so delicious! Definitely worth getting it. The chirashi and Uni entrees were delicious but what stood out for us too was the rice! It didn't look like white but brown rice which I actually like better! The seasoning in the sushi rice was phenomenal! Since it was my birthday and because they asked they actually gave us a mango & ube mochi ice cream. OMG the flavors are real fruit and freshly made. Definitely would love to come back! The price was about $120 pp with alcohol so definitely a treat and not a regular place to eat at but definitely wouldn't mind coming back for special occasions. read more

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The concept is so needed in this neighborhood and felt like a great addition as the menu stood out and there aren't many Japanese izakaya style restaurants in Queens. We went for a late dinner around 11pm and were advised that we can only order from the late menu as the sushi bar was closed. The appetizers were on the small side but expected. We thought the hamachi collar was well seasoned and very good. We then waited over 20 minutes for our entree and the staff were apologetic about the wait so offered dessert for the trouble which we also waited for over 20 minutes for this said dessert. This became a very long dinner, over 1.5 hours. There were many staff that came to check on us but the pace was off and it felt like our food was forgotten about or not sent to the table who ordered the dishes first. A table that came in 15 minutes after us got the same eel entree we ordered before we did. It felt slow and disorganized. I hope they work on this and can improve. read more

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Great new Japanese restaurant. All the dishes were pretty good, best was the una tama donburi MUST GET! The unagi was huge and tender. Chirashi was pretty good too, tho some cuts were better than others (lean tuna was ok but toro, salmon, and scallop was really good). I would definitely go back again! Affordable and good :D read more

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Went with a party of 4 and at a glance the place was spotless & effortlessly beautiful!! The little details from the utensils, plates, cups and lighting were astounding. We ordered the chirasu, salmon bowl, yakiniku bowl and shenshoku. The fish was fresh, melts in your mouth like butter. The raw egg on top made the fish more creamy and delicious. The salmon--- jeez was amazing!! It was most likely the best cuts I have ever had here in New York. The service was attentive, quick & accommodating. We wanted the Ebi-tama (eel) however was told they didn't have it. We later saw another table got it and it made us wonder why we were told otherwise. After confirmation with a server it was because the eel had to marinated for 20 minutes. We just wish there was a more clear heads up, otherwise we would have waited and gotten it. I can't wait to see how well this restaurant will continue to flourish. read more

Tomoni - Matcha parfait - Japanese Near Me - Woodside, New York

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Another Japanese spot checked off the list, and this one definitely impressed me. I love Eel in general and first time seeing such a huge eel ! Felt very contented eating it with that big portion. Sanshoku (assorted sashimi with raw egg on top) tasted fresh, beautifully presented, and thoughtfully prepared. We also like their A5 Wagyu Donburi which is flavorful. @tomoninyc is definitely great spot if you're looking for an authentic Japanese dining experience that's both satisfying and memorable. What we ordered : - Sanshoku Donburi (Sashimi) - Una Tama Donburi (Grilled Eel) - A5 Wagyu Donburi - Tokyo Love Story - Geso Karage (deep fried squid legs) - Shimesaba Tartare (cured mackerel) - Assorted Sashimi - Signature Green Tea Parfait read more

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Nice new spot for Japanese ..fish was fresh. I'd say this place is more Japanese with a twist. Creative dishes but old school goodies. Donburi bowls - fatty tuna and wagyu beef were delicious. Eel was okay but the large portion is what would have you coming back. Service was 10 out of 10! read more

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Cuisine: 8 Service: 8 Decor: 8 Value: 5 Overall: 8 Queens has always lacked quality Japanese cuisine, hence there was genuine excitement when I heard about this restaurant opening a few weeks ago. What I heard was how this shop exceeds what I should expect from a local Japanese restaurant and therefore I have been here several times over the last two weeks to make my personal conclusions. Tasting a good portion of the menu, here are my thoughts on each item. I will provided summary at the end of this review if you wanna skip this portion. Shimesaba Tartare (8.5/10) - If you are a fan of Mackerel, then you must order this dish. It has very well balanced flavors with a strong emphasis on rice vinegar. I wish they provided more toast. Also, it would be nice if the toast was slightly more crispy. Negi Shio Tofu (8/10) - A surprise hit for me. I really enjoyed the texture of the creamy tofu and the combination of flavors from the amazing sauce. Shirasu Salad (8/10) - Recommended by the hostess as one of her two favorite appetizers, we decided to give it a try. Notes of bitterness from the arugula matches so well with the slightly sweet and tasty sauce. The cream cheese somehow worked well too. Misozuke Cream Cheese (8/10) - This was another restaurant recommendation and I had to try it because of how odd it sounded. Though the portion size is insanely small, the dish was quite delicious. Geso Kara (7.5/10) - If you like fried squid legs, this is right up your alley. I would prefer a bit more crunch, but it was fried well. Hamachi Kama (7/10) - Unfortunately, the collar we received was undercooked. I'll chalk that up to rookie mistake, but what we had tasted was delicious. Sanshoku (8/10) - You will hear me repeat that the rice is amazing for all the donburi options. I particularly enjoyed the raw egg adding extra flavor to the dish. However, the sashimi was just decent. Una-Tama (8.5/10) - Huge portion, good but nothing really special about the eel compared to what I experienced many times in Japan. Wish there was a crispier skin. Omelette is just average too. Yet, the eel sauce on that wonderful rice elevates the dish to one of the best in the city. Chirashi (8.5/10) - If you like sashimi on top of great sushi rice, then this option is for you. I would have liked a sweeter scallop or higher quality bluefin tuna, but once again, the rice makes everything better. A5 Miyazaki Wagyu (6.5/10) - With the accompanying sauce, the rice may have been the tastiest of the donburi options. However, I could barely taste the thinly sliced beef. Definitely not worth the price. Uni Negotoro Ikura (8/10) - This handroll donburi was good, but somewhat of a letdown because it should be divine. It lacked the richness I want from good quality chopped toro, as well as the creamy and sweetness from better uni. Vanilla Parfait (7.5/10) - $15 for two small scoops of ice cream with some toppings and a matcha sauce just seems too pricey for this neighborhood. The cornflakes added a nice touch, but the price! If you read this far, then you can tell that I am in love with the rice that Tomoni makes with all of their donburi items. It is their number one asset by far. I dare say that their rice rival some of the top Japanese restaurants in NYC. However, the food comes at Manhattan prices and not everything is worth that extra spend. If you find specific dishes you don't mind splurging on once in a while, then this spot will save you a trip to the city. It does have nice decor and excellent service. Unfortunately for me, Tomoni does not reach 5 star status because its fantastic rice could only cover up so much. There are still flaws in their food offerings that I pray they address. Furthermore, the price is slightly too high for what you receive, especially in Queens. Lastly, considering we have spent few hundred dollars each time we have been there, charging us for a couple extra pieces of toast and seaweed feels a bit lowbrow for a restaurant aiming for a high paying clientele. read more

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What a great addition to Queens! The ambiance was warm and cozy, and everyone was so welcoming and attentive. We ordered a few things to share. The chirashi was amazing. It was super fresh, and the sushi rice was perfect. I'll definitely come back to try their other dishes. read more

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I went on opening night of their soft opening, I typically don't like to go to brand new places but my friends wanted to go so I went with them. I checked out Tomoni last week and it was every bit as a delicious. As someone who eats a lot of sushi, the main thing I look for is not even the seafood, it's the rice. I thought the rice was made well, the texture was excellent, you could feel each individual grain and it was nicely warm, I enjoy warm rice as opposed to room temperature, but I did wish it had a bit more seasoning but that is preference. The highlight dishes for me were the chirashi, the eel and omelette over rice and their hamachi Kama, all three are must orders. It's also worth mentioning the restaurant is part owned by a Japanese owner and the head chef is Japanese. I thought all the food was good to very good, only part that needs some work were their cocktails. It's literally their first day so I know they will make some adjustments but I didn't love their cocktails. Overall the prices are high but this isn't your neighborhood sushi joint you order rolls and stuff, it's a fancy spot you go for a special occasion. The food: Chirashi- Bluefin Tuna, Salmon, Hamachi, Scallop(Hokkaido), Chutoro. This was my top dish of the night, the rice was a standout, so was the quality of the seafood. The $45 is on the high side, but this is better than any Chinese run sushi spot so it is worth it. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=TyIMngc8Qn0-97jvqx5Huw Una-Tama- Grilled eel with homemade eel sauce and dashi tamago. This dish is a show stopper, it looks so inviting and should be ordered. The eel and egg was huge! It was $39 but could easily feed two people. I enjoyed the flavor and texture of the eel and I also liked how the eel sauce wasn't too sweet. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=yK0eyDDlwtF2eCL61n0DNg Hamachi Kama- Grilled yellowtail collar with grated radish and lemon on the side. This was amazing, this was a huge collar and was cooked to perfection. I always order collars at Japanese restaurants and this should be no different. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=KeXSL9v7Qp3aFnJb7LORpw Uni Negitoro Ikura Handroll Donburi- Uni(Hokkaido), negitoro, Ikura. The uni with tuna diy handroll was good but it felt it was missing something, on paper it sounded amazing but it was just ok. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=GZqN5mrNtvPZf5Eka1fkJg Tsukune- Chicken meatball yakitori w/ raw egg yolk dip and scallion. The chicken meatball had really good sauce but the texture of the meatball could be tweaked. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=wcL8s9AgTnsd1JvsPovwmQ read more

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It all starts with the rice, clean and friendly ambiance and service. We have been saying this for 6 years, that there is a good Japanese restaurant missing in this neighborhood. Now we finally have one The dishes are expertly crafted one leaf, flower and fish/meat piece at a time. Everything we had from make your own hand roll, to A5 Wagyu donburi to the sashimi appetizer was worth it! Excellent place to have authentic Japanese food and just a great time! We loved it so much read more

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Overall we had a really good experience at Tomoni for Mother's Day dinner. The restaurant itself is beautiful, clean, and has a really nice atmosphere. The service was attentive throughout the meal and the staff was friendly. The food was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. We especially enjoyed the karaage, goma hamachi, and sake selection. That being said, it is definitely on the pricier side for the neighborhood. I personally didn't mind paying more because the food and experience were good, but I do wish they had more nigiri options on the menu. One thing that did bother us was that the waitress dropped the check before we were actually finished. We still had half a bottle of sake left on the table, so it felt a little premature. Then when my husband ordered another beer afterward, we ended up having to open/pay another check. It just disrupted the flow of the dinner a bit and felt unnecessary. Overall though, we still enjoyed our meal and would come back again. read more

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Its a super cute place in Woodside! All the dishes were delicious but the portions were small. I'd recommend the whole eel, sanshoku, tori avo! read more

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I'll keep this short: best sushi in the area. I'm talking melt in your mouth good. Also, I never thought sushi rice could taste so good. Worth the price. read more

Phenomenal food and the service was great. You can tell the sushi chef takes great care of his work. He chucked multiple eggs and scraps of leaves that were not up to his standard. Portions are fairly small except for the eel, so be prepare to order a few dishes. But the quality is definitely there! read more

Tomoni - Japanese Near Me - Woodside, New York

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A semi fancy Japanese restaurant located at Woodside Queens. This place was featured in quite a few instagram reels for the large eel on rice (That is also $40). The service here is good. Some of the things on the menu were quite questionable such as the misozuke cream cheese which was basically some small blocks of cheese with seaweed on the side but it was good. This is a lot better when you do not think about the menu prices. read more

place stands out from all the stores in the neighborhood so it's easy to find. very aesthetic decor, similar to Manhattan. everything was decent, nothing extraordinary but nothing bad either. nice option for queens - good if you're craving for sashimi and don't want to go into the city, but rather pricey. if you go to Manhattan/brooklyn regularly for sushi/sashimi, this wouldn't be up to those standards. I would come back for the parfait though! read more

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The food was nicely presented and lots of appetizer options to try and share. Overall fish was fresh, chicken was tender - seasoned well and tasty. Will be back to try the other items on the menu. There wasn't much on the service from the staff or ambiance to take in. But if you want fresh yummy sushi and you're in the neighborhood give it a try you won't be disappointed - will say it's a bit on the pricer side for a Japanese restaurant in Woodside. read more

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The food is all so fresh and delicious. The service is great and portion is very generous. And Oh my I love the interior design and all the colors they used on the wall and on the furniture. Very pretty and they truly have great taste in putting everything together. read more

Tomoni - Yakiniku donburi - Japanese Near Me - Woodside, New York

Excellent food, value and vibe. You are greeted immediately and all staff super accommodating. Please go, you won't regret it read more

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Welcome to Woodside, Tomoni! We are so happy to have you here. All I can say is WOW. What a welcome addition to the neighborhood! My husband and I have been longing for a truly authentic Japanese sushi spot to open in our area, and Tomoni is beyond what we could've ever hoped for. It is SO DELICIOUS. As others have noted, rice is often in afterthought at inauthentic sushi spots. It's rarely seasoned or cooked properly. The chefs at Tomoni have truly perfected it. The fish is incredibly fresh and tasty, and the A5 wagyu donburi is honestly a mic drop dish. This is a difficult time to open a new business given that many restaurants are struggling and people are dining out less, but this place is so worth every penny. I plan to come here often and truly wish them so much success. I wish I could give them more than five stars. I also want to note that the service was excellent and everyone was extremely kind and welcoming. The restaurant is also really aesthetically pleasing. Very modern and minimalist approach. Needless to say, I'm a huge fan and can't wait to return! read more

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I have been twice with my family in the last 3 weeks and we loved everything about this place. The space is on the smaller end but and has a modernish/clean aesthetic with comfortable seating and has a nice vibe that is a bit higher end feel than casual so it's great for a catch up with friends, family, date or maybe a little celebration. The service both times was great and attentive and the food was delicious. i love sushi bowls and got the uni/ikura both times. But they have a nice variety of bowls and you can customize, which comes with a set of nori sheets so you can make your own hand rolls. There is also a nice variety of other options like hot and cold appetizers, udon and specials and a good wine/cocktail menu. My two teens are picky with restaurants bc we do go out to eat a lot and there are only a handful of places, especially for Japanese food, that we like to regularly dine at and frequently return. This is definitely one of those places we would frequent many more times. Great new restaurant in area! read more

Great food and service. For sure the best Japanese food in queens! I've been to this restaurant several times every week and love ordering their sanshoku, maguro, uni negitoro ikura, geso Kara, and karrage. Highly recommend this restaurant, amazing addition to the community read more

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I Brought my family here Great service , awsome staff , very tasty food , will definitely go back again . read more

Tomoni - Japanese Near Me - Woodside, New York

My new fave Japanese restaurant --beautifully designed sushi spot with high quality fish, creative cocktails, and amazing vibes read more

Tomoni - Japanese Near Me - Woodside, New York