Tomoe Sushi
“My only minor gripe is that they only take cash or Amex; a triflingmatter all things considered though.”
“It also comes with non-standard pieces like TORO (this piece alone is probably $8), scallop, squid, sweet shrimp.”
“My favorite sushi place in the city, mainly because of the fish quality, service and charm of the joint.”
Tomoe Sushi
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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Fine sushi, but I think they're overrated. The Sushi Deluxe is $33.50 and is plenty of food. The fish is rough cut and comes in a giant chunk. It's not a delicate piece of fish to eat, and it's not the freshest fish. Tastes fine! But not melt in your mouth, holy cow this is incredible fish fish. The texture of the rice is fine, seasoning is meh. I also think it's quite expensive for the quality you're getting… if you order a la carte, each piece is around $6! You also have to wait outside in a line. You can't put your name down and come back, which is a little annoying. Fine service, decent miso soup, free green tea. Otherwise, it's just an ok sushi spot. I think there are better deals in the rest of Manhattan for good sushi, but if you're in the neighborhood this is a decent spot.
I had a quick lunch at this place while studying nearby. It was a small sushi joint run by Japanese people, which to me is always a plus. I thought the price for lunch was reasonable. I started calamari, which was ok. The portion was way bigger than I thought, however. Definitely more suitable to share rather than having it on your own. I had a sushi combo which had 7-8 pieces of sushi with some rolls. I thought the fish were pretty fresh.
The only thing is that they take credit card, but only amex. So unless you have one, don't fall for "credit card accepted".
Great sushi!!!! How could I have missed this place for all these years when I used to work in the nearby neighborhood for years?!?! I'm almost upset at myself for not discovering this place sooner! I got fooled by the not so appealing outward appearance, I just automatically dismissed it thinking it's probably another non-Japanese-owned restaurant that serves fake Japanese food. To my surprise, this absolutely no-frills laid back restaurant serves totally legit sushi, my sushi deluxe was banging!! I'm a foodie originally from Japan who's eaten at many authentic sushi restaurants in Japan including Tsukiji, Osaka's Chuo Fish Market, etc., so I know what good sushi taste like. I like how they make sushi here, the chef gives pretty generous fresh slices of fish, the ratio of neta and shari is just like how I like it. The Sushi Deluxe combo is very reasonably priced for the quality and the quantity, I am willing to give 5 stars for it. As a side dish, I really loved the soft shell crab!!! It was excellent, worth splurging $15! I noticed there are some haters out there giving very low ratings but it's great for Tomoe fans, we want to keep them away anyways, the less queue the better! This is the real deal, no nonsense good stuff without any frou frou pretense.
most native new yorkers, (as opposed to transplant hipsters and tourists) very rarely would stand on long lines for food trends but make no mistake, tomoe sushi is not a trend and also, totally worth the lines…
we've been here for many years and they havent changed too much .. consistently produces fresh, amazing fish and other dishes.
This is one of my favorite sushi restaurants around the NYU area. My metalsmithing professor took our class here at the end of the semester. You know it's authentic when some of the everyday customers are Japanese.
When I come here, I always get the spicy tuna, shrimp tempura roll and enoki butter foil. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THE ENOKI BUTTER!! It's a great dish to share with friends.
This restaurant doesn't take reservations, so the line can get pretty long. It's not the best place for large parties, but if you get here early, I'm sure the staff would try to accommodate you. I don't like to wait in line that long, so I usually come here with just a few friends.
If you are looking for delicate, aesthetically pleasing, and carefully cut and arranged sushi, with 5 star service and a romantic atmosphere, then this is not the sushi restaurant for you.
Instead, you'll be crammed into a tiny storefront bumping elbows with the masses, with izakaya-like signs all over the walls, kitschy decorations, and a sushi bar up close and personal. There will also probably be a wait or a line of people out the door, which is quite baffling to the uninitiated.
But once you sit down and get your first plate, you'll understand. The sashimi comes in huge slabs here, while the maki rolls are massive (the California roll, in particular, was about the circumference of my wrist). Yet, what Tomoe lacks in sophistication, they definitely make up in taste. My hefty sashimi lunch was incredibly fresh, and the fish melted in my mouth.
We also tried the beef negimaki, which I probably wouldn't order again; while the flavors were good, the beef and vegetables inside were a bit rubbery and tasted as if they had nuked the entire thing in a microwave.
Stick to the sushi, and be prepared for some serious chewing; you definitely won't walk away hungry.
Just went there again tonight, for the first time in probably two years. Still serving store bought, Kikkoman soy sauce. Even the most rudimentary sushi chef knows the flavor of the soy is half the taste of the fish, which is why places like Seki and Hasaki brew their own, amongst others.
To still be serving nothing but packets of kikkoman is an injustice to the incredible quality of their fish. Absolutely mind-boggling.
Tomoe is a down-to-earth small sushi place tucked on a side street in the West Village. My friend and I decided to have lunch here but had to plan accordingly since they do not open until 1pm on the weekdays. I got there a few mins early and was first at the door but soon a line was forming behind me.
We were seated right away and ordered shortly after. They keep a tight ship for the lunch crowd. They offer an extensive menu with small Japanese plates both cooked and raw options, sushi, as well as "specials" listed on pieces of paper taped on the walls.
I went with the sashimi salad – tuna, salmon topped with leeks and ginger sitting in a soy vinaigrette. The fish was fresh and the leeks and vinaigrette complimented it very well. I also had a TORO roll which was delicious. I'm a big fan of luscious fatty tuna. I don't have toro that often as its not common in any ol' sushi joint, so when I see it on a menu, I must have it.
I spent around $20 which is reasonable given the quality of the fish, and given the neighborhood. I probably could have used another roll though, as I was not completely stuffed. (I usually like to eat to the point of feeling sick. Then I go home and nap.)
Overall, a nice choice for a casual sushi weekday lunch.