Went to the newest addition to Japanese food on the north side, early on a Wednesday evening. It's nice to have another option in the area, that isn't Sakura or H20, and who doesn't love a restaurant where their "mascot" is an octopus dressed as a hibachi chef? The decor reminded me of something out of a Sims game - black, red and futuristic, a refreshing style for a city that is often full of stale interior design for restaurants. Lots of fancy LED lighting and a bit of tacky fish oriented decorations too, but, it's nice and comfortable and contemporary. Even the music playing over the loud speaker was downtempo, providing a "big city" feel to the establishment. We were greeted instantly, and seated in the dining area, being that we were here for sushi and not hibachi. All the hibachi tables were being used though, either by groups or couples. They also have a larger hibachi in a private area for large groups. My friend had some spicy rolls and really enjoyed them. The presentation was clean and crisp. I had some sashimi and the fish was fresh, generous and delicious. I went to Sakura two days later alone, and the nigiri tasted fishy, when the salmon I had at Tomo was fresh and sweet, as salmon should be. I also had the shrimp tempura appetizer which featured two very large prawns (biggest I've had in the city!) and a nice mix of veggies. They were tasty as well. The service was a bit slow, but, needs were met when requests were made. They also have a somewhat vast (for Japanese) wine list and they make fancy cocktails such as mai tai's. I look forward to trying their hibachi and furthering my menu experience, glad to have Tomo here!
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Anna K.
The sushi was excellent. Not only were the designs beautiful but it tasted amazing. Definitely worth my money!
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Chris M.
This is really as good as it gets for sushi. I tried Tomo for the first time just over a year ago and have been going back regularly ever since. Outward appearance is deceiving here, as the strip mall setting doesn't exactly elicit thoughts of fine dining. But once inside, I was impressed with the ambiance. Low lights with modern decor is the theme. Half the restaurant is Hibachi-style, the other half is sit-down sushi restaurant. There's also a bar. The sushi is great, prices are more than reasonable, portion sizes are perfect. Service has always been stellar as well. More often than dining in, however, I take advantage of their carry-out. Done in 15-20 minutes...just about the right amount of time I need to get off the couch, throw some shoes on, and drive over. My order has always been perfectly crafted and packaged, and again, the price is certainly right. So check it out sometime. I'll be the guy in sweats picking up his carry-out!
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Liz B.
If I were just rating this restaurant on presentation it would receive 5 stars. Unfortunately TASTE is very important to me and the flavors of the sushi just wasn't there for me. I had a combination of rolls and nigiri and I was underwhelmed by both. The fish wasn't super fresh and the rolls were very heavy on the rice. The staff was very nice but there are places in Indy who serve way better sushi that focus more on the fish. If you are a real sushi lover...you probably won't love this place
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Christie M.
I don't get the hype. I was really looking fwd to trying this place out before. Attempted it once and it was closed on a Sat at 7:30. No sign saying why. Then more recently, we were successfully able to eat here this past Friday. :) My gf called and made reservation for 6 adults and 3 kids. Well, they set us up for 9 big chairs. I asked for high chairs and they didn't have any available. I have a 2 yr old. He is high energy and does not know what walking means. He is either running or sleeping. No other choices here. Anyways, as I learn this news, while struggling to hang onto my child, I decided I'll wait until one frees up. Most of our party finally arrived and we got seated. No menu or anything...just left us at our table. :( We were only missing one adult and one child. Really? I'm like...um no...can I please just order food for my child now. It is his dinner time. Finally someone heard me complain and brought menus and came by to get our drinks. Also, a high chair was found for me! YAY! Food: Spicy shrimp tempura - so good. The sauce is what did it for me. side order of fried rice for my kid - he loved it. Came piping hot. SUSHI: Spider roll, Eel tempura roll, tako - all the pieces were so huge! Huge tako ( octopus on my rice) Huge crab in the spider rolls, and huge roll in general for the rolls. Like too huge. Took me 3 bites to finish it instead of the usual one. :( Sad because roll falls apart when you can't get it all in one bite. Another sad bit, anyone at our table ordering sushi had to wait forever to get it. They apparently only had one sushi chef that night. :( We were seated near him and could see he was really kicking ass trying to meet demands and failing badly seeing as a lot of people were waiting too. I feel bad for him so that's for the 3 stars. If I didn't I'd put it down to 2 or 1 for poor service and lack of friendliness. Ok, it is really the hostess chic that got on my nerves. Our actual server was pretty nice.
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Thu N.
I love the lunch special here. Haven't tried anything else because there is such a variety of delicious, well priced items on the lunch menu. I have been dying to try the mango lobster roll though. Lunch is 6.95 and includes 2 rolls, and soup, salad, or drink. There are a also some bento boxes and hibachi grilled choices for the same price if sushi is not your thing. If you are really hungry there is a lunch option for 3 sushi rolls for 9.95 including drink, soup, or salad as well. It's not just basic rolls on the lunch menu special. My favorite are the shrimp tempura and boston rolls so far. The last meal that I got was the salmon and that was delicious. Cooked perfectly and lightly flavored with a sweet soy sauce. It came with some shumai, vegetables, california roll, white rice, and a pop. It's never been busy and the service is great.
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Erin J.
Ugh, I'm so disappointed to have to do this...... Was here last Friday and am sorry to say the main hibachi guy, Peter, moved back to Virgina! The hibachi was not very good at all. The service that night was terrible. As in, we had water and saki and not one time did they fill our water. Hibachi takes time, it's salty, we drink lots of water. We couldn't even find anyone to flag down. I also ordered my favorite roll, the Perfect Roll, and it wasn't perfect at all! It was fishy. And not delicious. Did they loose their sushi chef as well? The dumpling soup was the best part of the meal. I don't think I will be going back anytime soon and I really liked this place. To top it all off, or rather not, they forgot our orange slices at the end of the meal.
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Yuduo Z.
Good place!
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Chris S.
Late dinner with Alexis and Brandon. Great food, excellent service.
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Samantha S.
I think this is the best place in Indianapolis to get Hibachi. I cannot wait to return. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is great as well. Driving by Tomo, I would not have given it a second look. I was told by a friend that he loves the sushi there. I have had the sushi and Hibachi and love both. Excellent food. Excellent Service. Quiet and cozy atmosphere.
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Jeremy R.
I love this place.... the hibachi is delicious and great for big gatherings. The hibachi chefs are always in good spirits and enjoyable to watch. I have eaten the hibachi with groups of greater than 15 on three different occasions, and the wait staff has been exceptional at keeping all our drinks full and our table space clear. The sushi is also great! They taste great and are presented artistically on the plate. I love the butterfly roll!
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Kjirsten K.
Tomo is a great restaurant. The food and service didn't blow me away, but I didn't really care because I was having so much fun (the long island iced tea drink special was a good way to kick off the night). This is the kind of restaurant that I will come back to because I enjoy being there, and I can see myself trying different dishes until I find one that I really like. I had the chicken terryaki on this trip and was disappointed that the chicken was dry. My co-diners had sushi and the presentation was very impressive. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside is very nice with unique touches throughout. I love the sushi bar with the beautiful "wood" wall behind it. Although there were some slight miscommunications between us and our server and some of our food came out pretty slow, everyone was very friendly and it was obviously not an intentional mistake or blow-off by our server. The prices were high in my opinion and didn't seem worth it for what I got, but in my euphoric state not even that seemed to bother me.
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Robert B.
I must start this by saying that my 8 year old daughter said to me , " Daddy you have to give this place 5 stars when you write your review on yelp! 5 stars is the highest? Right Daddy? Because I really like it here!" Out of the mouths of babes, need I say more! After receiving a note from a fellow yelper on my review of Tegry ( which I have always held in high regard) saying that he enjoyed Tegry but his heart remained with Tomo, I felt compelled to try it. Now, I've driven by Tomo several hundred times I've been to Capri, only God knows how many times, I've been in that plaza at radio shack, game stop, the pet store and Walmart an uncountable number of times. I've contemplated lunch....maybe dinner..??.. At Tomo probably 2 dozen times and have been weary about trying it. When it comes to sushi, I've been eating it for 35 years, have eaten it all over the country and out of the country and nothing is worse than bad sushi so I was weary!! To say the least. I thank my fellow Yelper for energizing me with the courage to venture into the unknown rather than stick with the comfort of the past. Tonight was the night. I only had 2 of my children my youngest 8 year old Brooke, who would eat anything I tell her is good or I tell her is a baby anything. Hi Brookie daddy says eat this it's a baby tarantula... Okay daddy, mmmmm that's good!! LOL and my oldest Robert 13 7/8 years old who, I must say was much more adventurous in his earlier years but can still put a "hurtin" on some sushi. The decor was cool like a mix between Miyagi and the 96th street Naked Tchopstix. We ordered Tako Su, keystone Roll, Lobster tempura roll ( best I've ever had), Rock & Roll, tuna sashimi, scallop sashimi, ama Ebi with the fried heads! The presentation was nothing less than flawless and believe you me I'm not a huge presentation guy as long as it is good but these rolls were works of art and they tasted as good as if not better than they look. The sashimi was superb. Fresh, firm, flavorful and abundant. TOMO why have we not kissed before this. Now that I have kissed you I love you!! And believe me, I can be a pretty good stalker with the food I Love!
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Kyle B.
Good sushi. The rolls themselves are nothing particularly special, but the chef always gets creative with the sauce, which looks good and tastes good. From the outside this restaurant does not look like much, but inside is decorated with a modern theme that is a little too dark for my taste. The decorations are cool, though. The service here is great! Almost every time I go here they give me a gift card for about $6 for the next visit. I have tried a couple of the noodle dishes and was not disappointed. I would recommend staying away from the peanut dish, it is a little too rich. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to get some good sushi for a good price.
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A. P.
Loved the sushi. The Salmon sashimi tasted fresh and was very well-presented. The Dragon Roll was very pretty on the plate and had good flavor. The waitress and hibachi chef were very nice. It did surprise me when the hibachi chef cooked the seafood first because seafood usually only takes a few minutes. I noticed that another diner's scallops seemed to have been on the grill for a long time, and apparently the diner agreed because she didn't eat them. And when I tasted our hibachi shrimp, it was overcooked, as suspected. So I have to take away a star for that. Hopefully, it was only because it was an inexperienced chef and others won't have the same problem. Overall, it was still a pleasant experience, so I would definitely go back again and try some other items on their vast menu.
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Carolyn S.
Disgusting! Horrible! Service rushed. Stay away! Mislead by the reviews...rather unfortunate to say the least. Yuck!
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Jamison R.
I've been back to Tomo many times since I wrote this review. Until recently, I had only had the sushi (try the spicy scallop handroll - it's not on the menu but they'll make it for you) but a few weeks ago, I tried the hibachi. I have to say, it was really good. I had the chicken and shrimp combo and for lunch I think it was $12.95. Included were soup or salad, fried rice, and vegetable. It was such a large portion, I took about half of it home. I thought it was a great deal.
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Neal P.
Very new. Just opened in August 2009. On the East side of Keystone in the 7400 block, right in front of WalMart. Modern decor with the open black-painted ceiling. Four types of seating arrangements: tepanyaki grills, tables (for 2 and for 4), sushi bar, and regular bar. 2 TV's in the main dining area. 6 hibachi/tepanyaki grills. I haven't tried the tepanyaki grills yet, just the sushi/sashimi samplers. The sushi and sashimi was very fresh and tender, high quality cuts of fish. I was impressed. My sashimi sampler (regular size) came on an ice sculpture made out of crushed ice (like the stuff a snow-cone is made out of), with a flashing-multicolored light at the bottom of the ice. Very cool presentation that I haven't seen before. Very polite and attentive all Asian staff. Glasses were refilled quickly. Prices are in line with other high-quality Japanese/sushi places. If Sakura down the street is packed and has a wait, go up the street and try here. See their web site for hours and a copy of the menu.
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Tristan S.
Sakura, H20, and Naked Chopstix - watch out! You have your work cut out for you. In spite of Tomo's bland strip-mall exterior, the restaurant is a unique force in Indiana sushi. If a live-action "Akira" was filmed in Indiana, this would have to be one of the main locations. But the odds of that are significantly less than getting super-fresh sushi in Indianapolis, like Tomo's. The decor is sweet: dark, futuristic, slightly tacky, wonderfully unique. The menu is nearly overwhelming: rolls with many combinations of seafood and sauces, and plenty of sake to choose from - more than several other nearby sushi places. This is the first time I've seen live items on a local sushi menu. My dad had live oysters, and we split live scallops which were AMAZING (though technically they're dead by the time they're sliced and presented to you.) We had several rounds of sushi, each roll presented on its own artfully (or tackily, depending on your taste in art) decorated tray. Each was terrific. But I nearly cried when I saw the table next to us had a volcano roll that was actually set afire, and the one we had just eaten never had a flame on the plate. It's just not the same without the fire! Staff was terrific, fast and polite. Dessert was interesting but good: a fried banana with ice cream was much better than it looked. Can't wait to go back.
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Chris M.
Tried a few different sushi items and some octopus sashimi this time. Way better choices than what I went with during my last visit. The lobster roll (i forget what they called it) was awesome. Everything tasted great and the service was fine. I want to sit at a hibachi table sometime and have them singe my eyebrows with flames and then watch them squirt the fire with the little toy person that looks like he is peeing. Just watch the chef and you will see what I am talking about. Hilarious!
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Susie D.
Loved this place! Having been to Benihana a few weeks ago and now today Tomo, hands down Tomo was better. Fried rice is included at Tomo, extra at Benihana. Rice was excellent, flavored well. Ginger sauce was very good. Our Chef was Peter and put on a good show. Much better than Benihana by far. Will go back for sure!
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Michelle L.
As other reviewers have said, FABULOUS presentation. The Rock Star was ok, we really ended up enjoying the Crazy Tuna which has peppered tuna. The staff is great, comfortable atmosphere, great hibachi. Basic sake selection, don't go for the domestic stuff, seemed pricy. The bottled, served cold junmai daiginjo they sell is very mild, nicely drinkable.
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Michelle W.
Great food presentation. Chef always sends a special treat to the table. Beats Sakura any day!
The food was excellent. We go the calamari, california roll, shrimp tempura roll, crab stick, eel tempura, and spider roll. Everything was amazing. The staff was nice and very attentive. They even gave us a free $5 gift card for our next visit. Its my favorite spot in Indy next to Sakura. Loved it!
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Stephanie B.
People, 5 stars? I know it's all relative, but NO! This is not a 5 star sushi restaurant. It was ok. The tuna in my roll was suspicious, the himachi was chewy, and even the soy sauce had a strange smoky flavor.
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Douglas B.
This is easily the best place for sushi in the city!! I was introduced to Tomo by a sushi connoisseur who raved about it for a few weeks. The place lived up to the hype and surpassed all expectations. The Volcano, Dragon and Spider rolls are excellent and can fill you up almost by themselves. The rolls here are bigger than 97% of the other places I've been. The rolls are all so beautifully crafted they almost look too good to eat...almost. Hopefully you are with a group and you have a few people to share a few different rolls . Now there's more than just out of this world sushi at Tomo, if you do the hibachi meals, you get a great show! Ask for Rudy. He is the real deal. He does all the cool, flashy knife tricks, but what really sets him apart and makes him great is that he's actually got a personality. He's funny and makes the meal an experience. Once again the portions are enough to have some left over since it comes with soup, salad and a nice fruit dessert to top it all off. From the outside, the place looks like your typical strip mall Chinese restaurant. Don't let the outside fool you. When you step inside you'll find the decor to be simple, clean with a very modern, hip European feel. If I remember correctly, the place is actually owned by French restaurateurs. Regardless, the place is top notch!
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Troy P.
We love Tomo, fantastic hibachi grill and some of the best sushi around! The decor is pretty trendy and nice, don't let the exterior of the building fool you, this is a nice place. We go there 2-3 times a month! I highly recommend Tomo!
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Shir W.
i checked the reviews before i went, but it was way worse than i thought! the waiter wasn't so nice and talked toooo soft. the soup they gave us taste didn't like any other miso soups, there were no seaweed nor tofu, all we tasted was salty and MSG! we ordered beef terriyaki, and their 3 sushi rolls lunch special. the terriyaki was so-so, a bit over cooked. the fried rice that came along with the terriyaki was a bit too oily. the veggie was okay. the 3 sushi rolls we ordered were boston, alaskan, and eel cucumber. for the alaskan, it was way toooo much cucumber, too few salmon and too small avocado. same for the boston roll, the cucumber took half of the space. they took away our plates way too soon, we felt like they were kicking us out or something, and there weren't that many tables taken and no customers in line at all. they gave us the bill even before we asked for it. it was kinda rude. the only good thing is, their "yummy sauce" whatever that is, does taste pretty yummy.
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Nico And Joan S.
Not sure why people like this place. They are really good and fancy on plating the food. But I do not come here to see to some art. I come here to have a good sushi, which I do not get. Their sushi is far below average, comparing to Sakura, Narita (Plainfield), or Ocean World. I ordered 3 or 4 different sushi menu, but really, and literally it is actually the same flavor sushi.. just different plating!! The menu is quite expensive too.
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Jimmy W.
Tomo was just ok. I had a difficult argument with my significant other regarding dinner on the night that we visited Tomo. She wanted to go somewhere else for sushi, and I wanted to come to Tomo. NOW the reason for me wanting Tomo was that on average, Tomo had better reviews than this other place on Yelp. Her argument was that one of her closest friends had just had a terrible experience. Needless to say, since I'm writing a review for it, she conceded, and we were on our way. There were only a few key points about Tomo that really stick in my mind. We waited a long time after arriving to have our order taken, and by the time our waitress came to take our drink order, we were ready for food. Not a big deal. All of the wait staff seemed super busy, which makes sense since it was a crowded night, but maybe they could have had a few more people in there? Still, not a huge deal, but worth mentioning. When our food came, it was absolutely delicious and we weren't disappointed at all. We ordered quite a variety of sushi and each one was unique and tasty, and all of the flavors meshed very well together. The presentation was very good with all of the sushi displayed nicely on a big white (albeit a little bit dirty) plate, with the typical ginger and wasabi (which was very spicy!) garnishes. The one detractor from the night was the cold, cold air that kept blowing in on us every time somebody opened the door. I know it's not something they have a lot of control over, so I will only leave this as a recommendation: if you go there on a cold night - sit as far away from the door as possible! We both had to eat with our jackets on the whole time and were making our way out the door quickly so that we could get into the warm car as soon as possible. Will we be back? Probably not until we've tried some other sushi places in town and made our decisions.
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Carla P.
We were in town for the Final Four and was looking for somewhere to eat for Easter lunch. The restaurant we wanted to go to was closed so we ended up at the next restaurant we saw that was appealing and it was Tomo! They are very artistic with their rolls and such. We had the Spicy Girl Roll and it was AMAZING!!! Possibly the best sushi roll that we have ever had. Now if only they had the same dish in Iowa...
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Adam L.
I've tried most of the sushi places in Indianapolis at one point or another, and although none of them compare to a coastal location where the sushi may have been swimming that morning, Tomo is still pretty good. The food is quite tasty, and the menu has plenty of options. I got the miso soup, seaweed salad, a tuna roll (my standard barometer of sushi quality), a Dragon Roll, and a Spider Roll. All were excellent, and the presentation was top notch. Prices are pretty reasonable, but you owe it to yourself to splurge a little. I'm looking forward to trying their hibachi menu in a few weeks.
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Leah P.
They do deliver. Great atmosphere.
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Tao Tao W.
we went here for a graduation dinner last weekend for a party of 7. Half of us got hibachi and the other half got sushi. The sushi was really good. I got the roll that had mango and another roll with jalapeno and strawberries. The rolls came out very decorated and were a good size offering for the price paid. The hibachi was ok and it was pretty much the same as any other place. The show was a little below standards compared to some of the other shows that I have seen. However, we weren't the best audience either. We did get a free fried banana dessert and also a $15 gift card to use for next time. The only thing was the wait for the hibachi chef was like an hour which was way too long.
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Kelly M.
I love Tomo. They have a modern interior and. Friendly staff. No gluten free menu, but for me, I bring my own gf soy sauce. I love unagi, it has become almost an obsession for me, and tomo has generous portions for the unagi entree. I am a little shy about breaking out my gf soy there though because last visit, one of the servers seemed insulted i brought my own sauce. I explained my sensitivity and that i love the food. I am not sure how much she understood because she gave me a gift certificate for my next visit.
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Krysten D.
My family and I come to this restaurant quite a few times. Sometimes more than once a month. But this time probably has to be the worst experience we've had. The waitress brought out salads for everyone when we clearly reminded her twice that we wanted two soups. And the soup tasted a little watered down and bland. Our waitress took forever to refill our drinks. When she finally did, she refilled the other two people's drinks and completely skipped past us. The food wasn't uniformly cut so there were big chunks of meat and vegetables. And when it came time to pay, we had a coupon for buy three hibachi dinners get one dinner of equal or lesser value for free. And they wouldn't take the coupon. So they had to end up making us another hibachi dinner on top of all the food we ordered. It was just a big hassle instead of taking the coupon and having the manager explain to us instead of our waitress who clearly had an attitude by the time she brought our check back. Needless to say, we won't be back...
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David K.
i really enjoyed Tomo. food quality and presentation was very good. Wait staff was too cute too. :) hey i am guy what can i say.
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Kristin B.
This is Japanese with options. You can have a Benihana-type meal where they cook in front of you, or you can sit at the sushi bar, or you can sit at a regular table. Wherever you choose, you will have to keep asking yourself if you're still in Indianapolis. The decor is stunning! The place looks totally nondescript from the outside, but don't be fooled. I've been to dozens of Japanese restaurants all over the US and Hawaii - this one is the best, by far. Unbelievable! FABULOUS food. Millions of options for vegetarians and vegans. I don't remember the name of the veg sushi I had as an appetizer, but when it came out it was hard to eat because it was pure artistry. What a gorgeous plate! The individual rolls were arranged around a giant swirled design of sauces in 4 or 5 bright colors - the most beautiful presentation I've ever seen anywhere. If I remember correctly, the rolls included sweet potato, some other veggies, rice, and all topped by a slice of ripe mango. WOW. I also enjoyed a veggie dish with big, fat Udon noodles. Delicious! Great seaweed salad - one of my test plates at any Japanese restaurant. My friend had raw fish sushi and a fried rice with meat... He kept saying "Oh my God..." every time he tried something whether it was what he ordered or one of my choices. He is a world traveler and he lives in Chicago - the man knows good food! I can't close without mentioning the prices. How low can you go??? Incredible - and this is NOT a chain, thank goodness. Support your independents!!! Also, enormous portions and a giant menu so nobody will be unhappy. Ample free parking - this place is in a small strip mall. Lovely restrooms, in keeping with the whole restaurant. Super service! Everyone was of Asian descent, and each person had a friendly smile. Our server was a wonderful young woman who was on-the-spot with beverage refills and plate removal. If you've all but given up on a perfect restaurant experience in Indianapolis, this place WILL change your mind.
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Amber J.
I only have good things to say about my neighborhood favorite. The options are plentiful, the wait staff is friendly and happy to have you (dinner happier than lunch, I've noticed), the prices are good and the fish is delicious. I've eaten on the hibachi side once and the sushi side several times. Every time my food has been delicious and well prepared. The hibachi chefs have a few different "tricks" up their sleeves than I've seen before. On the sushi side I'm a big fan of the sweet potato roll but I also always get my standby - tuna/avocado roll as well. Happy to have such a delicious sushi place so close.
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Paige E.
This place is responsible for me liking sushi.
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Neil R.
Tomo is one of those places that if you just drove by and saw it, you really couldn't tell how amazing it is. I had lived in Indy for probably 7 years before I had some people invite me to eat there, when I only lived a couple of miles away. It really is a shame since they do such a fantastic job with their hibachi AND sushi. The preparation of their food definitely has much more consideration than the marketing of their restuarant. The hibachi is always fun, as it should be, and the quality of steak and chicken is very good. The Mango Lobster roll and Full Moon roll are my favorites and are presented in such a way that you can't believe you aren't at an expensive sushi restaurant. Every time I've been, I've was given a coupon to use on another visit. It usually expires in a couple of weeks, but it is nice they are trying to get repeat business. Good for couples all the way to large parties.
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Jamillah A.
This is by far one of the best sushi places in the city. The sushi is very fresh and the atmophere is very relaxing. Tomo has never been crowed the two times I've been there. You feel like royalty everyone standing around waiting for your next request. The Hoosier Roll is by far one of my favorites. I love this place
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Chris R.
I must admit, I did not want to like this place. I am a long time Sakura fan, and despite sometimes long waits for a table, I did not think they needed the competition. Plus we think all hot table Benihana meals all taste the same. We ate in the room without the hot tables, selected sushi both a-la-cart and from the menu. Ordered Sake and waited for the verdict. The Sake, Momofoko Pearl (unfiltered) was a treat. But the sushi stole the show. First rate presentation, very fresh, beautiful, artful, luscious and....delicious. There are ample cooked fish dished on the sushi menu, so don't be afraid to try. The Lobster Tempura Roll is highly recommended. Our son had the hibachi steak (and we did not need to sit through the show) he loved it. My mother had the Rocky Shrimp app. as it was highly recommended on Yelp. Nice generous pours of wine followed the sake. All in all a wonderful experience.
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Jelly R.
All of the sushi places in the area have pretty similar rolls and food quality, so for me it comes down to location, availability of parking, atmosphere, and service. Based on those considerations, this is one of my favorite sushi places. One thing I like about it is that they used to bring you a steaming hot towel that had a lavender smell, to wipe your hands right after you arrived. . . so, in theory, everyone then had clean hands before they handled the menu. The meals also used to come with a small side salad with this really good ginger dressing on it. Last time we were there, we were not offered the towel or the salad. I hope they did not do away with those things.
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Rick G.
It's been a LONG time since I've been this impressed with a restaurant. Last week, it was national Sushi day. Our schedule didn't permit us to have a dinner out, so we decided to do Sushi for lunch. We picked Tomo soley because it is close to my wife's office and we only had an hour. Tomo is located in a rather unassuming strip mall on N Keystone avenue. I wasn't expecting much when I went it, but my first thought was "Wow! This is classy!". Very nicely decorated. I instantly felt relaxed and comfortable. We did two lunch specials, which were two Sushi rolls, soup or salad, and a soft drink or tea for $7.50 (give or take a few cents....I can't remember the exact price". The salad was fresh and crisp, the dressing was tasty, and the Sushi was GREAT. Fresh and delicious, I can't think of a single bad thing to say about it. Service was prompt and friendly, and my drink was kept topped off. I believe I have a new go to place for lunch. Well done, Tomo!
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Raechel H.
There's definitely some potential here. Sadly, I didn't get sushi this time. The hubs and I are watching our calorie intake for beach season, so we split a hibachi combo. There's a couple combo options, but we went for the filet and chicken. The combo comes with veggies, fried rice and a side soup & salad. To even it up, we ordered an extra side soup & salad. My usual hot green tea was actually more like room temperature. Bummer. The plate that our combo came out on was heart-shaped! Our maybe it was shaped like a leaf? Whatev. I'm going with the heart idea. Of course, they brought us extra plates, but I like to share the plate. I feel like it says, "I trust that you won't eat it all." We left only spending about $35 for everything. Not bad. I may stop in for sushi one day, but I wouldn't go out of my way to get it here. But hey, I could be wrong.
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LaMarco C.
I almost walked out when I entered and there were no customer at 2pm on a Saturday. This place needs a major renovation. The sweet potato rolls are good and the prices are very reasonable
(3)
Tina G.
I simply love this place! The sushi the hibachi...everything Service is great. Cocktails are delicious
(5)
Miguel F.
This has been my wife and I's favorite sushi place until Asaka...but even Asaka can't truly compare to the consistent quality of fish offered at Tomo. I have never tried anything here but the sushi and 90% of the time it has been completely flawless. Every type of fish here is delicious and extremely high quality. The Salmon here is by far the best quality of any place in Indy. Nothing compares! The other fish are usually excellent as well, although a few times we had some strange tasting Eel or rarely Tuna...still 5 stars worthy. Really dark inside the restaurant, which I like. If you go during the day, after you are done and you step back outside...it's like emerging from a cave or something. Overall an excellent sushi place that I hope stays open forever. Highly recommended!
(5)
Clare L.
I was sadly underwhelmed by this place. The Butler basketball team has raved about Tomo on Twitter for years, so I figured, good enough for the Bulldogs, good enough for me. Not so much. Granted, we did have a wait and it was busy, but when my friend and I finally got a spot at the counter, we couldn't get anyone's attention to take our order. Finally got that done but I didn't find the rolls we got to have too much flavor and the salad/whatever dressing they used was a disappointment. Definitely don't get what you pay for here. Maybe its better for the grilled food items, but for sushi in Indy, I will definitely go elsewhere.
(2)
Stacey C.
I have eaten here three times and the food and service has been consistent. The space is dark and has some interior design features. Chairs are moderately comfortable. Their sushi is good. Not amazing. But it is consistently good. I have enjoyed their hibachi a few times and it was good. Like any hibachi dinner your impression relies strongly on the chef preparing your food not only for taste but for entertainment. I have been seated at a table with five people and another visit at a table with ten. The more people at the table it seems the more energy from the chef, the more entertaining, the more you enjoy the experience. Overall it is a good under visited spot.
(3)
Mark G.
Really liked the atmosphere sushi was great. Service wasn't as attentful as we wanted on a slow day, but was alright. Will go back again. Anytime the sushi chef makes it look like art with small details of the knife and placement of ingredients you know it's good. For that reason would go back! Not a huge fan of habachi so that's not what I would go there for.
(4)
Casey B.
So, we went here for a casual dinner on my Father's birthday. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, good service, nice setting. Not too crowded considering it's in a strip mall. They were a little understaffed, so if it looks busy I wouldn't chance it. Hibachi: Great taste, cooked quickly. Show wasn't beyond the standard but we didn't mind. Sushi: I just got two California rolls which should have been simple, but they tasted like cardboard. Could have just been the ingredients weren't fresh that day, who knows. I have yet to try any of the other sushi so of course it could be much better. It was a bit pricy, but hibachi tends to be.
(3)
Holly H.
Don't let the exterior fool you, the food here is fantastic! I was feeling very veg when I visited Tomo, so I ended up ordering clear soup along with the cucumber roll and sweet potato roll. I am partial to cucumber rolls, ordering them everywhere I go. However, the sweet potato roll was the show-stopper for me. It was tempura sweet potato in a roll. Fried potato in a roll. So. Good. It was a great and inexpensive lunch option on the north side. I am excited to revisit Tomo soon and continue to explore their menu.
(4)
Kelley R.
These place is so fun! The food is excellent! The drinks are good too! Never had bad service here
(5)
Kyle D.
Overall: The good: Great service, good food, and very reasonable prices. We were seated and served promptly. Portion sizes were good too. The bad: Just not 5-star quality sushi. I've had much better fish, but that doesn't mean it's bad. Still a great restaurant with good service and food. The atmosphere could have been a little bit better. Food took a while considering we were one of the only groups there. Atmosphere: 8/10 Service: 8/10 Food: 8/10
(4)
Ronnie W.
Yeah, not sure why the rave reviews. My friend loves the habatchi grill. I have had on the 1st visit California roll - not bad 2nd visit Tempura shrimp - blah no flavor 3rd visit Filet Mignon Tetiyaki - blah no flavor wait staff was very friendly, food was hot and came out in a timely manner. Just doesn't do it for me.
(2)
Ted W.
Wow. Beat sushi in Indy. I don't know how else to say it. Everything was good and service was also great. I highly recommend!
(5)
Sean C.
I just love everthing there, food, presentation and fast service as well as friendly environment. I used to dine at Sakura or Ocean World for high quality sushi and sasimi, no longer since I found Tomo. This represents new generation of sushi and sasimi in terms of style, presentation and creationm while food is reasonably priced. Come and try it and find out yourself!
(5)
Yolanda M.
I had a large group and we ate at the Hibachi grill. The staff was nice and tolerable of our large group. The griller was nice and he wasn't super engaging and entertaining but he did give us a little show. The food was great! I had the Salmon Hibachi grill dinner as well as the spicy tuna roll. There was plenty of food and I had to take a to go box. I appreciate more bang for my buck!
(3)
Lauren W.
Excellent price for sushi and I love their specialties sushi menu. Snow mountain and Volcano sushi are remarkable sushi!
(5)
Paul H.
Best sushi in Indy. Lunch special is a real steal. I am a regular when I am in town. Highest quality ingredients and excellent, fast service. The spicy tuna is consistently the best I have had.
(5)
Drew E.
Excellent Sushi, interior could stand a remodel. Excellent service and turn out time as well.
(4)
Andrew G.
The restaurant is quite small with a cool atmosphere. The highlight of my dining experience at Tomos was definitely their sushi they do an incredible job on the presentation and it tasted great will definitely be going back to try more. The hibachi was also very flavorful iv had a lot of hibachi and this was the first that offered calamari. I asked for extra fried rice and they doubled it giving me a huge mound to conquer I was very excited. The food was great and the pricing was fair pretty average for Japanese steakhouses. The only down fall was our chef was not into it at all he wasn't enthusiastic and he seemed angry to be there but it won't deter me from going back all around great experience.
(4)
J T.
I recently visited for lunch. I think they could do better. The cost was probably competitive, but my salad, chicken stir fry and sushi roll were all a bit underwhelming, each for different reasons. Chicken - a little low on protein and flavor. Salad - watery. Sushi had slightly too much emphasis on the rice. Service was fine. I believe I may have had a better experience with the steakhouse part of the service at Tomo.
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Ashley C.
I come here for the sushi! I've had sushi I liked better in Chicago but not in Indy. The service is always great and the prices are very reasonable. I like to come here more for lunch because they have good specials. I have come here on a Saturday night before and the spicy tuna was more on the bland side. I would still recommend this restaurant to anyone. Also, don't be fooled by the way it looks on the outside. Its quite nice inside.
(4)
Rosetta D.
I really enjoyed the atmosphere the dinner in the company. I had the steak, scallops and glass of Japanese plum wine white it was awesome! If you're in the area stop in to check them out. You will not be disappointed !
(4)
Anna L.
Tomo is located in the corner of a tiny strip mall in front of Walmart. It's front may serve as a disguise, but once you walk in - it has this dimly-lit, upscale atmosphere. Waitresses are nicely dressed in suit complete with a tie. If you are a guy, I guess it makes nice eye candy. Ha. Don't let the looks deter you since it's quite affordable. It's not some half-assed, gross sushi made by an amateur. For lunch, $11.95 can get me 3 rolls + a nice size side salad. I got the spicy yellowtail, tuna avocado, and eel tempura roll. They sure are generous with the fish and it tastes fresh like the sea, not the sewage they feed you at cheapo-buffets. It'd be perfect if they had a low-sodium soy sauce, since the regular one they have is quite salty. Next time, I'll get 2 rolls instead. My eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach since I walked in hungry. I don't want to walk out looking like I have a preggo belly after that rice swells and fills me up. Definitely go hit up their lunch specials when you want a healthier alternative from the usual fast food. They have vegetable sushi options for the non-meat eaters as well!
(4)
Steve S.
As someone who eats out 4 to 5 tines a week I am always looking for something else thats great. I found it at Tomo. I have avoided sushi to this point because I do not favor fish but do like some shell fish. I went with two others and played off their recommendations. We had 4 of the specialty rolls and I must say I am a huge fan. The food was exquisite but what really won me over was the exceptional service, patience with me as a novice, uncertain what I was ordering, and the overall enjoyment of the dinning experience. Our waitress walked us through a group saki bomb and I was a bit confused when she cleared the table. It was the highlight of the meal and quite frankly the most fun I've had at dinner ever. I wanted to saki, saki, saki, BOMB! All night long. This place is more than great food. If all you want is uptight dinning than look elsewhere and leave Tomo to us that like the total experience.
(5)
Sean D.
We tried to avoid going to a chain restaurant for our hibachi craving and we were happy with our choice. Both times we have gone here our chefs haven't been the most engaging or entertaining with the typical jokes or tricks, but the meal has always been good. This kind of meal is dependable, meaning it will likely taste the same, if not extremely similar, every time you visit. There's no variation or experimenting, but you know what to expect. We look forward to trying another hibachi place and being able to compare the two, but as it stands, we will be returning.
(4)
Meg E.
I had a great time at Tomo! The Sake and edamame were very good but the sushi was amazing! I highly recommend the volcano roll - you will be mind blown! :) and don't worry - it looks a little sketchy outside but the inside is full of awesome decor!
(5)
David C.
Having heard just last week about both Tomo and Sakura, and being a frequent visitor to Indy, I decided to try Tomo first because it was closer to my hotel. I'd also read numerous positive reviews about their excellent lunch pricing. I can tell you that the sushi was fresh, tasty and well-prepared. (However, it could have just a bit more flavor overall, perhaps with the vegetables in their rolls.) I can also confirm that the sushi served at lunchtime was indeed a great value, as my drink and salad were both included in the 3-roll meal. All of this for around 10 bucks, and you're able to watch the sushi chef make your lunch while sitting in the front dining room. Also I confirm that the entire staff is Japanese and they dress in formal serving attire (black & white). I like that formality, because the restaurant is semi-formal, dark and elegant, which was somewhat a pleasant surprise given their excellent lunch pricing. It is extremely clean as one might expect. I believe it has some nice dark booths on the other side of the dining room, so would be nice for a romantic dinner as well. I will be going back to Tomo the next time I'm in Indy. I'm definitely a fan of this fine sushi restaurant! Last but not least, I arrived at 1130 AM and there was no wait, for which I was grateful, as I was starving that particular day. However, if there would have been a wait, it would be worth it at the price and quality of the lunchtime specials.
(4)
Rachael L.
I really like this place. My fiance and I go here when we want predictable sushi. Nothing glamorous, nothing too over the top, just good food. I would recommend this to the novice sushi eater or a family. Its a nice atmoshere and everything about it meets expectations.
(4)
Rfs S.
I'm a regular here and a harsh critic. I only eat at the hibachi grill but, it's consistently good. I drink ice tea there and on fill ups they take the glass to the kitchen which I don't like-but other than that.
(4)
Lem L.
Very disappointing. Food was awful, restaurant was dark during lunch hours and service was slow and tired. Never returning.
(1)
Julia C.
I forgot to check the hours for Sakura and doh! they close for a few hours in the afternoon. Tomo was nearby and I'm SO happy we went there. I forgot how much I love the dark atmosphere. So intimate....and so great for the headache I was developing. :| I'm quite proud of myself. I was hungry, but I didn't order everything on the menu like I did the last time I was there. Spicy Tuna roll & the Keystone roll is the way to go!
(5)
Vanessa J.
I can only speak for the lunch special, which is one of the best in the city. For around $8, you can get 2 regular sushi rolls of your choice with a soup or salad (tip: get the salad). For $3 more, you can get a third roll, although their rolls are cut pretty thick and two is just right for a lunch portion. They offer a number of bento lunch boxes for the same price as the 2-roll combo, as well as katsu and noodle dishes. Sidenote: the lighting is extremely dark, almost nonexistent, in here. Prepare your eyes upon exit!
(4)
Corey L.
My wife & I wanted Japanese but were looking for something different than our usual Japanese go-to spots. We had previously been to Benihana, Izakaya, and Kazaan. This restaurant was the worst of the four. Our waitress was often MIA - I had to ask another waitress for a refill. My steak was overcooked and the shrimp wasn't seasoned with anything but butter. Her Yakisoba was prepared in the back kitchen as opposed to on the grill and was also under seasoned. The whole presentation by the chef was rushed and impersonal. My wife did enjoy the atmosphere better than some of the other Japanese steakhouses but the food was considerably lower in quality. Tomo's pricing is positioned lowered then the other steakhouses so our expectations were probably a bit high but we ended up spending around the same amount. If you are considering this place, pay an extra 10% and head a few miles up the road to Benihana.
(2)
Krista R.
I like deals. I like sushi. I like Tomo! For lunch, any 2 rolls for $7.25, any 3 rolls for $10.25. Soup, salad, or soft drink included. We started off with Pork Gyoza as an app. Though tasty, the dumplings were just barely warm. Not sure if they sat too long, or if they were never properly cooked to begin with. We both chose soup as our accompaniment, and again, it was hardly warm. Great flavor, but not hot like soup should be. For our rolls, I had the Spicy Tuna and Philly Roll, and my friend ordered the Salmon Avocado and Tuna Avocado Roll. Among the four, the Spicy Tuna absolutely stood out. It was zippy and fresh. Highly recommend it. There was no way either of us could have eaten 3 of Tomo's sushi rolls as they are so large...but don't let that stop you! Order away -- the sushi is excellent. A note on the service: my friend was just eating his ginger (literally his fork was in his hand) when a serer who was not our own approached the table and took his plate without warning. I had ginger to share but an awkward moment, still. We will return as this is a great deal, the fish tasted fresh, and the ambiance is really sleek. Service and food temps held me back from giving Tomo more stars this time around.
(3)
Ericka D.
I don't know why this place is getting such high ratings it's just kind of ok. I went there today to have lunch and ordered the Sushi Deluxe and a Spider roll. Now, the spider roll was great and had the right ratio of ingredients in it but the Sushi Deluxe came out and it was warm! Who wants to eat warm nigiri sushi? It was really off putting to me. My boyfriend ordered the Spicy Maki and he said the same thing. Now the service was great but we left barely having eaten.
(3)
Jay P.
Started off on the wrong foot with a coupon problem. The food was good but the raw chicken touched the vegetables. They also used the same utensils to touch raw chicken and cooked food without washing. Then they put the veggies where the chicken was cooking without cleaning the grill. Not vegetarian friendly. Nice atmosphere. Food was good but not outstanding.
(2)
Whitnie E.
This place is my boyfriend and I's most favorite sushi and hibachi place to dine. Their clear soup is delicious and their house salad is simple and refreshing. The staff is always friendly and people are always coming by to refresh your drink. To the eats: One of my stand-by rolls is the Spicy Girl roll. It is so delicious, with spicy salmon on the inside and spicy tuna mix with crunchy bits on the top. The thing that makes Tomo's sushi so delicious is the plating with the 4 sauces. They pretty much enhance any roll you order. We have tried most of the "special" rolls menu, and alongside the Spicy Girl, the Tomo Special Roll and Keystone Roll are favorites. I prefer to order a side of sashimi on the side, and their salmon sashimi is always fresh, ice cold, and delicious. Seems simple, but it can be easy to mess up sashimi. If you are looking for a smaller roller, I suggest the yellowtail scallion roll or the spicy scallop roll. Both are great. As for hibachi, their prices are great compared to other places and you get a heaping plate of food that almost always winds up in a "To Go" box. I have ordered the shrimp, chicken, steak, and scallops. None of them disappointed. Their fried rice is some of the best I've had. It is full of flavor and absolutely delicious. Their lunch hibachi specials are extremely affordable. Two of my favorite details though are the hot towel you are presented with when you are seated, and the sliced orange or candy you are presented with at the end of the meal.
(5)
Beth B.
Here's the scene...my sweet daughter wants some sushi. We cruise by our favorite spot and can't even get into the parking lot. There were cars circling praying for a parking space. So, off to try something new. I'd read the reviews for Tomo and figured it was worth a shot. It was a VERY sunny spring day so when we walked into the extremely dark dining room as was literally afraid I might fall on the way to our table. Why so dark? I get the impression this place has a clubby feel later in the evening? I need to say that our server was the best. She was so sweet to my daughter, touching her shoulder when she talked to her and paying her a lot of special attention. In general the service was spot on. I must have been asked a minimum of 20 times whether I'd like more iced tea. Okay, a little annoying (NO I don't want more tea) but thoughtful. My princess ordered edamame and a California roll. I ordered the mackerel and some crazy souped up roll. Everything was really good except for my roll. It was way over sauced and just really over the top. I'll take the blame for that though, I should have known better and stuck to sushi. We'll definitely visit again...on a cloudy day!
(3)
Samuel M.
Ok sushi and below par hibachi! Maybe being from California spoils me with much better food but still how could so many rate this restaurant so highly and yet their food be so average or below! We tried simple things like cucumber rolls to California rolls or house special Tomo rolls and they all miss the mark by just enough to be nothing more than average. Then there was the hibachi: over cooked scallops and lobster, so so beef, and at best, average quality meats! Wow! Good luck...
(2)
Susan F.
I went here with some work peeps for a going away party for me. Little side note: we did call and make a reservation. However, we are nurses. We always make reservations around 7:30-8:00 ish, that way people can some after work. So. This apparently threw them off big time at Tomo. They are one of those "seat you when your party is here" places, which I understand, having worked in restaurants for most of my adult life. HOWEVER, we kept trying to explain that 1. we were reducing our party size from the original reservation; 2. people would be coming later. We picked this place for mulitple reasons: because I love sushi; they also have habachi for those people who don't like sushi; and I had never been there (I'm all about a new place). So four to five of us are there at first. We tried to explain that we wanted to be seated, and that more people would be coming later. OMG. First, we had a bit of a language barrier thing going on, and then there is the policy of only seating if the whole party is there. And they could not understand that some of us wanted sushi, and some wanted habachi. They kept telling us that they could only seat two or more people for the habachi. For the love, people. We seriously had to explain this to three people. We could not possibly be the vrey first people to ever go there and have this situation. This is not difficult. Seat us all at the damn habachi, already!!!!!! Finally I think we just pretended like the other people weren't coming so they would seat us. It was a bit on the ridiculous side. And they were not busy, to just add insult to injury. On to the food. It was seriously delicious. Almost all of us ended up getting habachi AND sushi. Yes, we totally pigged out. They also had a very good drink special-it was fairly cheap and good; $3 for a mai tai, I believe. The sushi was very fresh, and tasted good. The habachi was entertaining. I had the chicken and steak combo habachi. As at all habachi restaurants, the rice was delish!!! Now, I do have to say that they gave us a free dessert for my going away. We got some ice creams(their choice). Besides the inital fiasco, the staff was very friendly.
(4)
Jemmie W.
Reviews of ethnic food in Indianapolis have to take into consideration that the restaurant is in Indianapolis. The best Chinese restaurant in Indy wouldn't make it in San Francisco. The best Cajun restaurant in Indy wouldn't make it in New Orleans. And so on. Tomo is very good for Indy - you will be hard pressed to find another Japanese steakshouse and sushi bar in Indy that's better - I can't think of one. The stir fry with rice we got was pretty good, but it's really hard to screw that up. The sushi a la carte was fresh and the portions were fairly good - Sakura quality (kind of gold standard in Indy for sushi). We will be back.
(5)
N. L.
(We only ordered sushi, so this review does not cover the teppanyaki...) Not the best quality sushi in absolute terms, but it's good; it's GREAT when you account for value. Tomo charges an average $5/sushi, $11/specialty roll, but they were generous with the fish portions. Service was courteous and attentive, too. I'd come back if I find myself in the area and have a hankerin' for sushi. If given the choice, though, I'd opt for Wasabi since the fish quality there is better.
(3)
Suzie T.
I really really like most Asian cuisines and my cabinets are full of most ingredients to make from scratch at home. I have found that it's hard to find extremely good Asian restaurants here in Indy. (spoiled w/San Francisco-don't mean to be a snob-I love Indy) I rec'd a message from a kind yelper to suggest her fav's. So this afternoon I went on a trek to check out all the Asian restaurants I could find on line. **Warning pictures can be dangerous if you're planning on staying home that night! I came across all the good reviews about this place and then started shuffing thru the PICTURES posted. OMG! What a great sushi presentation they have. By the time I was done, I was already choosing what I would order tonight. When my guy came in and he didn't smell any tantalizing aromas in the air, he knew we were going out again. So off to Tomo's we go. He had a hard day, so we went early and we were the 3rd table there. --The service was great. We were greeted warmly & seated promptly. The decor was nice the place was very clean. -a lil surprising for a strip mall by Walmart. We ordered drinks. He liked his Manhattan, but the drink I always order, had way too much sweet & sour. I said something to the waitress and the Mngr was close. She immediately came to the table, took the drink and kindly said, "I'll take it off your bill, can I get you anything else?" OH yeah baby--customer service!! --He likes fried appetizers, so we ordered the oysters & calamari. They were tasty. I wasn't crazy about the dipping sauce (mainly tamari) so I asked for something a lil milder and a lil sweeter. She brought Yum Yum sauce-yummy! --We ordered sushi for our entree. A few minutes later the Mrgr came again. She said that the chef had mistakingly made the mango lobster roll instead of the lobster roll we ordered. She apologized and said he will be making your order now unless you want that one. I said well bring us one to sample and we'll let you know. She said, great idea and if you like it, there won't be any up charge because it was a lil more. OH yeah baby--customer service! --We tried, it was very yummy and I gave the chef a thumbs up. We also rec'd the Keystone roll which we ordered and it was my fav! My husband couldn't stop raving about the presentation and the wonderful sauces that were served with them. I loved the sauces too. --The sushi stole the show!! Yum Yum, we will be back, skip the appetizers and have the hibachi & sushi!
(4)
Derrick B.
I can't rave enough about Tomo. Rolls have always been super tight. Unparalleled friendly and quick service. By far my favorite sushi joint in the city.
(5)
Bihl B.
We've been here many times and have always had good experiences, whether just two of us or a large group. The sushi is some of the best in town and the staff is friendly and easily accommodating. Their special dishes never miss and are consistent every time we're there. If you're not a sushi fan, there's still plenty of offerings if there with those who are. Definitely check this one out.
(4)
Morgan S.
I came here because of a recommendation from someone. When we first pulled up, it didn't look like it was going to be much. Once we got inside, I was pleasantly surprised. The hostess was not too friendly but our server was much nicer. The sushi was delicious although the pieces were really large. We shared a California Roll, a Philly Roll and a Spicy Salmon Roll. All were very good! The prices were reasonable, especially for how much you got. I would recommend to anyone in the area.
(4)
Diane E.
I'm updating this review to talk about the Hibachi side of this restaurant. I came here last night with a friend visiting from Northern California. We originally were going to have sushi, but once we entered the restaurant, my friend changed his mind and suggested we try the Hibachi. I was game since I hadn't experienced this at Tomo before. The Hibachi side was very busy and it appeared there were several birthdays being celebrated. I ordered the shrimp and scallop combo and my friend opted for the chicken dinner. We were seated with another couple who were on their first date and had a lively conversation with them. Our chef was very friendly and even cracked a few subtle jokes poking fun at Chinese food vs. Japanese food...although our chef was Korean :-) The fried rice was excellent - even better than Benihana in my opinion - and there was so much food that I brought some back for lunch today. Dinner came with some strawberry ice cream afterwards which was nice. I still prefer the sushi, but I was glad we tried the hibachi.
(5)
William B.
I eat at this place often. It's a good place to get your sushi kick, the staff are friendly, and the hibachi grill is awesome, but just a little pricy. They have good lunch deals, but everything else seems overpriced. This is Indianapolis and not San Diego, so the quality and price is what kicks it down a star for me, but it's the best sushi restaurant that I have found locally so far.
(4)
Angela T.
A great hibachi dinner and reasonably priced. We have also sat in non hibachi area for dinner and that was great too. Sometimes in the hibachi, I feel a bit rushed. They served the soup and salad at the same time. We've never had a problem with parking, and this is our "go to" place for birthdays. Make sure you get the coupon!
(4)
Jennifer K.
I've tried sushi at maybe 5-6 different locations throughout the Midwest and one in Scottsdale, AZ and Tomo is my favorite out of all of them. Their sushi tastes better, the presentation is always really nice and the portion sizes are generous. I take my own gluten free soy sauce packets, as they don't offer a GF version, and they've never seemed to mind. The staff has always been very friendly, they have a full bar and this location is easy to find and get in and out of. If I had one complaint it would be that the restrooms could be cleaner and more attractive. It's kind of messy and weird in there.
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Kimmi M.
The Hibachi service is great. Besides having fresh food prepared in front of you, the show was awesome, and the hibachi master was great at timing and keeping the whole table talking. I had the chicken hibachi, and it was delicately sauced. Obviously after one taste of the yum-yum sauce though, the delicately sauced entree turns into a yum-yum soaked 'can't eat fast enough' trip into yum-yum land. The salad was just iceberg, which was kind of boring, but they do not skimp on the ginger dressing. Next time I'll be trying the sushi in order to see all of what Tomo has to offer, in addition to being a little more wallet friendly.
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Eric B.
My wife and I love Tomo. Excellent lunch special. Michelle, is a fantastic server/hostess. I look forward to our lunches, and monthly dinner stops at Tomo. The location is a little odd, but doesn't affect the quality of their food. I would encourage all to ask about off menu items, as those have been the very best sushi rolls.
(4)
Kevin A.
Absolutely, hands down, best hibachi restaurant in Indy!
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Shannan S.
Pass. Yelpers really let me down on this one. Nothing great or special about the food, and the decor is really dated. Sushi was mediocre, and there are better options out there. They did have a good sake selection, tho.
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Sergio B.
I am have been a huge fan of Tomo since the begining! Little bit of a language barrier for the wait staff, especially when something goes wrong. But their Sushi presentation is nearly the best I've seen.
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Liz S.
The service is great! The sushi is probably my favorite here, because they have rolls that ALREADY have the soy paper in it, instead of crudely charging $1/roll that I change from seaweed to soy! But it's so much tastier! And I love their plating--not only is it beautiful, but I don't have to ask for extra spicy mayo--it's in the pretty design! Man oh man, if this place ever announced a happy hour... they'd be in trouble!! :) Go on, get to tryin'!
(5)
Jim B.
Stopped in around 300p so there wasn't anyone else in the restaurant and this was my first time visit. Excellent service and amazingly serene environment considering its a strip mall in front of Walmart (you would never know once you walked in the door). Sushi was huge (largest pieces of fish I've ever had at many, many Sushi restaurants), agedashi tofu was excellent and so was the hot green tea. Highly recommended. Perhaps will give Sakura a run for its customers.
(4)
Elizabeth C.
This place has solid veggie and vegan options in the sushi. It doesn't say one way or another on the menu, but if you're wondering, the giant veggie roll thing has no tamago in it, so vegans, enjoy! Obviously, the avocado, cucumber, asparagus, and such are also fine. I ate so much sushi that I forget what exactly they had.
(4)
Kris P.
Tomo spelled backwards is Omot....I kinda like that. So in honor of Omot let's do a little reverse engineering. The end of another satisfying meal is met with the pleasant,simple presentation of after dinner orange slices. Sharing four rolls was the way to go. Could I have eaten more...yeah I probably could have eaten 14 more rolls. But after four I feel good and guilt free. I keep finding these crunchy rice crispy bits in my sushi. I've never had anything like this...airy and delightful taking the food to another level. The Volcano roll is one of my favorites and is often key to how I judge my sushi bar. Tomo does it like no other. It looks like someone just dumped 2 quarts of this orange crab concoction onto some circularly arranged rolls. Hell yes! Our sushi is presented on a simple white plate except for the Volcano roll which comes on its own flame engulfed plate with Japanese curse words written on the plate with saracha. The miso is great here. It's so salty I can feel my fingers swelling as finish the last bits of tofu. The salad that comes with meal is iceberg lettuce with a ginger dressing. And Im okay with that......every meal doesn't have to be micro-greens. Iceberg lettuce has a time and place. Plus with the polar ice caps melting its gonna get harder and harder to find. So eat up. Our waitress is super bummed out. She got dumped. Or just got her first Morrisey CD. Or hates her job. I don't really care. I'm not here for fake smiles. Just bring the food and the check in a timely manner and you will get 20% guaranteed. As we enter the restaurant, I'm always pleasantly surprised by lounge like atmosphere. It is a black, low lit environment with touches of modern interior design....not exactly a reflection of exterior. Let's go to TOMO!!!!!
(4)
Jarrod R.
I happened to have a day off last Friday and decided to treat myself to some sushi for lunch. I had not yet been to Tomo and it was floating on my wish list for several months, so I made it a priority. Remember that scene in Wizard of Oz where Dorothy catches a glimpse of Munchkinland for the first time? That was kind of the same thing here. I went from a fairly nondescript strip mall up on Keystone to the magical and mysterious interior of Tomo. Ok, it wasn't the same as going from black and white to color, but it was in the same neighborhood. The service was outstanding and I felt at ease the whole time I was there. I went with a straightforward sushi lunch with a variety of sushi offerings with a delicious salad to start me off. Having mostly enjoyed "Supermarket Sushi" for the past 6 months or so, it was nice to be able to take those tastes to the next level - there is a difference when the sushi isn't trapped in a little plastic box with little plastic grass. All in all, a wonderful experience. The meal was a great value at lunch and I can't say enough about the service. As evidenced by the many smiling pictures of patrons on the wall as you walk in, I'm not alone in my review of Tomo. I will be back!
(5)
Samuel M.
Ok sushi and below par hibachi! Maybe being from California spoils me with much better food but still how could so many rate this restaurant so highly and yet their food be so average or below! We tried simple things like cucumber rolls to California rolls or house special Tomo rolls and they all miss the mark by just enough to be nothing more than average. Then there was the hibachi: over cooked scallops and lobster, so so beef, and at best, average quality meats! Wow! Good luck...
(2)
Suzie T.
I really really like most Asian cuisines and my cabinets are full of most ingredients to make from scratch at home. I have found that it's hard to find extremely good Asian restaurants here in Indy. (spoiled w/San Francisco-don't mean to be a snob-I love Indy) I rec'd a message from a kind yelper to suggest her fav's. So this afternoon I went on a trek to check out all the Asian restaurants I could find on line. **Warning pictures can be dangerous if you're planning on staying home that night! I came across all the good reviews about this place and then started shuffing thru the PICTURES posted. OMG! What a great sushi presentation they have. By the time I was done, I was already choosing what I would order tonight. When my guy came in and he didn't smell any tantalizing aromas in the air, he knew we were going out again. So off to Tomo's we go. He had a hard day, so we went early and we were the 3rd table there. --The service was great. We were greeted warmly & seated promptly. The decor was nice the place was very clean. -a lil surprising for a strip mall by Walmart. We ordered drinks. He liked his Manhattan, but the drink I always order, had way too much sweet & sour. I said something to the waitress and the Mngr was close. She immediately came to the table, took the drink and kindly said, "I'll take it off your bill, can I get you anything else?" OH yeah baby--customer service!! --He likes fried appetizers, so we ordered the oysters & calamari. They were tasty. I wasn't crazy about the dipping sauce (mainly tamari) so I asked for something a lil milder and a lil sweeter. She brought Yum Yum sauce-yummy! --We ordered sushi for our entree. A few minutes later the Mrgr came again. She said that the chef had mistakingly made the mango lobster roll instead of the lobster roll we ordered. She apologized and said he will be making your order now unless you want that one. I said well bring us one to sample and we'll let you know. She said, great idea and if you like it, there won't be any up charge because it was a lil more. OH yeah baby--customer service! --We tried, it was very yummy and I gave the chef a thumbs up. We also rec'd the Keystone roll which we ordered and it was my fav! My husband couldn't stop raving about the presentation and the wonderful sauces that were served with them. I loved the sauces too. --The sushi stole the show!! Yum Yum, we will be back, skip the appetizers and have the hibachi & sushi!
(4)
Derrick B.
I can't rave enough about Tomo. Rolls have always been super tight. Unparalleled friendly and quick service. By far my favorite sushi joint in the city.
(5)
Bihl B.
We've been here many times and have always had good experiences, whether just two of us or a large group. The sushi is some of the best in town and the staff is friendly and easily accommodating. Their special dishes never miss and are consistent every time we're there. If you're not a sushi fan, there's still plenty of offerings if there with those who are. Definitely check this one out.
(4)
Morgan S.
I came here because of a recommendation from someone. When we first pulled up, it didn't look like it was going to be much. Once we got inside, I was pleasantly surprised. The hostess was not too friendly but our server was much nicer. The sushi was delicious although the pieces were really large. We shared a California Roll, a Philly Roll and a Spicy Salmon Roll. All were very good! The prices were reasonable, especially for how much you got. I would recommend to anyone in the area.
(4)
Diane E.
I'm updating this review to talk about the Hibachi side of this restaurant. I came here last night with a friend visiting from Northern California. We originally were going to have sushi, but once we entered the restaurant, my friend changed his mind and suggested we try the Hibachi. I was game since I hadn't experienced this at Tomo before. The Hibachi side was very busy and it appeared there were several birthdays being celebrated. I ordered the shrimp and scallop combo and my friend opted for the chicken dinner. We were seated with another couple who were on their first date and had a lively conversation with them. Our chef was very friendly and even cracked a few subtle jokes poking fun at Chinese food vs. Japanese food...although our chef was Korean :-) The fried rice was excellent - even better than Benihana in my opinion - and there was so much food that I brought some back for lunch today. Dinner came with some strawberry ice cream afterwards which was nice. I still prefer the sushi, but I was glad we tried the hibachi.
(5)
William B.
I eat at this place often. It's a good place to get your sushi kick, the staff are friendly, and the hibachi grill is awesome, but just a little pricy. They have good lunch deals, but everything else seems overpriced. This is Indianapolis and not San Diego, so the quality and price is what kicks it down a star for me, but it's the best sushi restaurant that I have found locally so far.
(4)
Angela T.
A great hibachi dinner and reasonably priced. We have also sat in non hibachi area for dinner and that was great too. Sometimes in the hibachi, I feel a bit rushed. They served the soup and salad at the same time. We've never had a problem with parking, and this is our "go to" place for birthdays. Make sure you get the coupon!
(4)
Jennifer K.
I've tried sushi at maybe 5-6 different locations throughout the Midwest and one in Scottsdale, AZ and Tomo is my favorite out of all of them. Their sushi tastes better, the presentation is always really nice and the portion sizes are generous. I take my own gluten free soy sauce packets, as they don't offer a GF version, and they've never seemed to mind. The staff has always been very friendly, they have a full bar and this location is easy to find and get in and out of. If I had one complaint it would be that the restrooms could be cleaner and more attractive. It's kind of messy and weird in there.
(4)
Kimmi M.
The Hibachi service is great. Besides having fresh food prepared in front of you, the show was awesome, and the hibachi master was great at timing and keeping the whole table talking. I had the chicken hibachi, and it was delicately sauced. Obviously after one taste of the yum-yum sauce though, the delicately sauced entree turns into a yum-yum soaked 'can't eat fast enough' trip into yum-yum land. The salad was just iceberg, which was kind of boring, but they do not skimp on the ginger dressing. Next time I'll be trying the sushi in order to see all of what Tomo has to offer, in addition to being a little more wallet friendly.
(4)
Eric B.
My wife and I love Tomo. Excellent lunch special. Michelle, is a fantastic server/hostess. I look forward to our lunches, and monthly dinner stops at Tomo. The location is a little odd, but doesn't affect the quality of their food. I would encourage all to ask about off menu items, as those have been the very best sushi rolls.
(4)
Kevin A.
Absolutely, hands down, best hibachi restaurant in Indy!
(5)
Shannan S.
Pass. Yelpers really let me down on this one. Nothing great or special about the food, and the decor is really dated. Sushi was mediocre, and there are better options out there. They did have a good sake selection, tho.
(2)
Sergio B.
I am have been a huge fan of Tomo since the begining! Little bit of a language barrier for the wait staff, especially when something goes wrong. But their Sushi presentation is nearly the best I've seen.
(4)
Liz S.
The service is great! The sushi is probably my favorite here, because they have rolls that ALREADY have the soy paper in it, instead of crudely charging $1/roll that I change from seaweed to soy! But it's so much tastier! And I love their plating--not only is it beautiful, but I don't have to ask for extra spicy mayo--it's in the pretty design! Man oh man, if this place ever announced a happy hour... they'd be in trouble!! :) Go on, get to tryin'!
(5)
Jim B.
Stopped in around 300p so there wasn't anyone else in the restaurant and this was my first time visit. Excellent service and amazingly serene environment considering its a strip mall in front of Walmart (you would never know once you walked in the door). Sushi was huge (largest pieces of fish I've ever had at many, many Sushi restaurants), agedashi tofu was excellent and so was the hot green tea. Highly recommended. Perhaps will give Sakura a run for its customers.
(4)
Elizabeth C.
This place has solid veggie and vegan options in the sushi. It doesn't say one way or another on the menu, but if you're wondering, the giant veggie roll thing has no tamago in it, so vegans, enjoy! Obviously, the avocado, cucumber, asparagus, and such are also fine. I ate so much sushi that I forget what exactly they had.
(4)
Kris P.
Tomo spelled backwards is Omot....I kinda like that. So in honor of Omot let's do a little reverse engineering. The end of another satisfying meal is met with the pleasant,simple presentation of after dinner orange slices. Sharing four rolls was the way to go. Could I have eaten more...yeah I probably could have eaten 14 more rolls. But after four I feel good and guilt free. I keep finding these crunchy rice crispy bits in my sushi. I've never had anything like this...airy and delightful taking the food to another level. The Volcano roll is one of my favorites and is often key to how I judge my sushi bar. Tomo does it like no other. It looks like someone just dumped 2 quarts of this orange crab concoction onto some circularly arranged rolls. Hell yes! Our sushi is presented on a simple white plate except for the Volcano roll which comes on its own flame engulfed plate with Japanese curse words written on the plate with saracha. The miso is great here. It's so salty I can feel my fingers swelling as finish the last bits of tofu. The salad that comes with meal is iceberg lettuce with a ginger dressing. And Im okay with that......every meal doesn't have to be micro-greens. Iceberg lettuce has a time and place. Plus with the polar ice caps melting its gonna get harder and harder to find. So eat up. Our waitress is super bummed out. She got dumped. Or just got her first Morrisey CD. Or hates her job. I don't really care. I'm not here for fake smiles. Just bring the food and the check in a timely manner and you will get 20% guaranteed. As we enter the restaurant, I'm always pleasantly surprised by lounge like atmosphere. It is a black, low lit environment with touches of modern interior design....not exactly a reflection of exterior. Let's go to TOMO!!!!!
(4)
Kelly M.
I love Tomo. They have a modern interior and. Friendly staff. No gluten free menu, but for me, I bring my own gf soy sauce. I love unagi, it has become almost an obsession for me, and tomo has generous portions for the unagi entree. I am a little shy about breaking out my gf soy there though because last visit, one of the servers seemed insulted i brought my own sauce. I explained my sensitivity and that i love the food. I am not sure how much she understood because she gave me a gift certificate for my next visit.
(4)
Jarrod R.
I happened to have a day off last Friday and decided to treat myself to some sushi for lunch. I had not yet been to Tomo and it was floating on my wish list for several months, so I made it a priority. Remember that scene in Wizard of Oz where Dorothy catches a glimpse of Munchkinland for the first time? That was kind of the same thing here. I went from a fairly nondescript strip mall up on Keystone to the magical and mysterious interior of Tomo. Ok, it wasn't the same as going from black and white to color, but it was in the same neighborhood. The service was outstanding and I felt at ease the whole time I was there. I went with a straightforward sushi lunch with a variety of sushi offerings with a delicious salad to start me off. Having mostly enjoyed "Supermarket Sushi" for the past 6 months or so, it was nice to be able to take those tastes to the next level - there is a difference when the sushi isn't trapped in a little plastic box with little plastic grass. All in all, a wonderful experience. The meal was a great value at lunch and I can't say enough about the service. As evidenced by the many smiling pictures of patrons on the wall as you walk in, I'm not alone in my review of Tomo. I will be back!
(5)
Sarah S.
Went to the newest addition to Japanese food on the north side, early on a Wednesday evening. It's nice to have another option in the area, that isn't Sakura or H20, and who doesn't love a restaurant where their "mascot" is an octopus dressed as a hibachi chef? The decor reminded me of something out of a Sims game - black, red and futuristic, a refreshing style for a city that is often full of stale interior design for restaurants. Lots of fancy LED lighting and a bit of tacky fish oriented decorations too, but, it's nice and comfortable and contemporary. Even the music playing over the loud speaker was downtempo, providing a "big city" feel to the establishment. We were greeted instantly, and seated in the dining area, being that we were here for sushi and not hibachi. All the hibachi tables were being used though, either by groups or couples. They also have a larger hibachi in a private area for large groups. My friend had some spicy rolls and really enjoyed them. The presentation was clean and crisp. I had some sashimi and the fish was fresh, generous and delicious. I went to Sakura two days later alone, and the nigiri tasted fishy, when the salmon I had at Tomo was fresh and sweet, as salmon should be. I also had the shrimp tempura appetizer which featured two very large prawns (biggest I've had in the city!) and a nice mix of veggies. They were tasty as well. The service was a bit slow, but, needs were met when requests were made. They also have a somewhat vast (for Japanese) wine list and they make fancy cocktails such as mai tai's. I look forward to trying their hibachi and furthering my menu experience, glad to have Tomo here!
(3)
Anna K.
The sushi was excellent. Not only were the designs beautiful but it tasted amazing. Definitely worth my money!
(4)
Chris M.
This is really as good as it gets for sushi. I tried Tomo for the first time just over a year ago and have been going back regularly ever since. Outward appearance is deceiving here, as the strip mall setting doesn't exactly elicit thoughts of fine dining. But once inside, I was impressed with the ambiance. Low lights with modern decor is the theme. Half the restaurant is Hibachi-style, the other half is sit-down sushi restaurant. There's also a bar. The sushi is great, prices are more than reasonable, portion sizes are perfect. Service has always been stellar as well. More often than dining in, however, I take advantage of their carry-out. Done in 15-20 minutes...just about the right amount of time I need to get off the couch, throw some shoes on, and drive over. My order has always been perfectly crafted and packaged, and again, the price is certainly right. So check it out sometime. I'll be the guy in sweats picking up his carry-out!
(5)
Liz B.
If I were just rating this restaurant on presentation it would receive 5 stars. Unfortunately TASTE is very important to me and the flavors of the sushi just wasn't there for me. I had a combination of rolls and nigiri and I was underwhelmed by both. The fish wasn't super fresh and the rolls were very heavy on the rice. The staff was very nice but there are places in Indy who serve way better sushi that focus more on the fish. If you are a real sushi lover...you probably won't love this place
(2)
Christie M.
I don't get the hype. I was really looking fwd to trying this place out before. Attempted it once and it was closed on a Sat at 7:30. No sign saying why. Then more recently, we were successfully able to eat here this past Friday. :) My gf called and made reservation for 6 adults and 3 kids. Well, they set us up for 9 big chairs. I asked for high chairs and they didn't have any available. I have a 2 yr old. He is high energy and does not know what walking means. He is either running or sleeping. No other choices here. Anyways, as I learn this news, while struggling to hang onto my child, I decided I'll wait until one frees up. Most of our party finally arrived and we got seated. No menu or anything...just left us at our table. :( We were only missing one adult and one child. Really? I'm like...um no...can I please just order food for my child now. It is his dinner time. Finally someone heard me complain and brought menus and came by to get our drinks. Also, a high chair was found for me! YAY! Food: Spicy shrimp tempura - so good. The sauce is what did it for me. side order of fried rice for my kid - he loved it. Came piping hot. SUSHI: Spider roll, Eel tempura roll, tako - all the pieces were so huge! Huge tako ( octopus on my rice) Huge crab in the spider rolls, and huge roll in general for the rolls. Like too huge. Took me 3 bites to finish it instead of the usual one. :( Sad because roll falls apart when you can't get it all in one bite. Another sad bit, anyone at our table ordering sushi had to wait forever to get it. They apparently only had one sushi chef that night. :( We were seated near him and could see he was really kicking ass trying to meet demands and failing badly seeing as a lot of people were waiting too. I feel bad for him so that's for the 3 stars. If I didn't I'd put it down to 2 or 1 for poor service and lack of friendliness. Ok, it is really the hostess chic that got on my nerves. Our actual server was pretty nice.
(3)
Thu N.
I love the lunch special here. Haven't tried anything else because there is such a variety of delicious, well priced items on the lunch menu. I have been dying to try the mango lobster roll though. Lunch is 6.95 and includes 2 rolls, and soup, salad, or drink. There are a also some bento boxes and hibachi grilled choices for the same price if sushi is not your thing. If you are really hungry there is a lunch option for 3 sushi rolls for 9.95 including drink, soup, or salad as well. It's not just basic rolls on the lunch menu special. My favorite are the shrimp tempura and boston rolls so far. The last meal that I got was the salmon and that was delicious. Cooked perfectly and lightly flavored with a sweet soy sauce. It came with some shumai, vegetables, california roll, white rice, and a pop. It's never been busy and the service is great.
(4)
Erin J.
Ugh, I'm so disappointed to have to do this...... Was here last Friday and am sorry to say the main hibachi guy, Peter, moved back to Virgina! The hibachi was not very good at all. The service that night was terrible. As in, we had water and saki and not one time did they fill our water. Hibachi takes time, it's salty, we drink lots of water. We couldn't even find anyone to flag down. I also ordered my favorite roll, the Perfect Roll, and it wasn't perfect at all! It was fishy. And not delicious. Did they loose their sushi chef as well? The dumpling soup was the best part of the meal. I don't think I will be going back anytime soon and I really liked this place. To top it all off, or rather not, they forgot our orange slices at the end of the meal.
(2)
Yuduo Z.
Good place!
(5)
Chris S.
Late dinner with Alexis and Brandon. Great food, excellent service.
(4)
Samantha S.
I think this is the best place in Indianapolis to get Hibachi. I cannot wait to return. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is great as well. Driving by Tomo, I would not have given it a second look. I was told by a friend that he loves the sushi there. I have had the sushi and Hibachi and love both. Excellent food. Excellent Service. Quiet and cozy atmosphere.
(4)
Jeremy R.
I love this place.... the hibachi is delicious and great for big gatherings. The hibachi chefs are always in good spirits and enjoyable to watch. I have eaten the hibachi with groups of greater than 15 on three different occasions, and the wait staff has been exceptional at keeping all our drinks full and our table space clear. The sushi is also great! They taste great and are presented artistically on the plate. I love the butterfly roll!
(5)
Kjirsten K.
Tomo is a great restaurant. The food and service didn't blow me away, but I didn't really care because I was having so much fun (the long island iced tea drink special was a good way to kick off the night). This is the kind of restaurant that I will come back to because I enjoy being there, and I can see myself trying different dishes until I find one that I really like. I had the chicken terryaki on this trip and was disappointed that the chicken was dry. My co-diners had sushi and the presentation was very impressive. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside is very nice with unique touches throughout. I love the sushi bar with the beautiful "wood" wall behind it. Although there were some slight miscommunications between us and our server and some of our food came out pretty slow, everyone was very friendly and it was obviously not an intentional mistake or blow-off by our server. The prices were high in my opinion and didn't seem worth it for what I got, but in my euphoric state not even that seemed to bother me.
(4)
Robert B.
I must start this by saying that my 8 year old daughter said to me , " Daddy you have to give this place 5 stars when you write your review on yelp! 5 stars is the highest? Right Daddy? Because I really like it here!" Out of the mouths of babes, need I say more! After receiving a note from a fellow yelper on my review of Tegry ( which I have always held in high regard) saying that he enjoyed Tegry but his heart remained with Tomo, I felt compelled to try it. Now, I've driven by Tomo several hundred times I've been to Capri, only God knows how many times, I've been in that plaza at radio shack, game stop, the pet store and Walmart an uncountable number of times. I've contemplated lunch....maybe dinner..??.. At Tomo probably 2 dozen times and have been weary about trying it. When it comes to sushi, I've been eating it for 35 years, have eaten it all over the country and out of the country and nothing is worse than bad sushi so I was weary!! To say the least. I thank my fellow Yelper for energizing me with the courage to venture into the unknown rather than stick with the comfort of the past. Tonight was the night. I only had 2 of my children my youngest 8 year old Brooke, who would eat anything I tell her is good or I tell her is a baby anything. Hi Brookie daddy says eat this it's a baby tarantula... Okay daddy, mmmmm that's good!! LOL and my oldest Robert 13 7/8 years old who, I must say was much more adventurous in his earlier years but can still put a "hurtin" on some sushi. The decor was cool like a mix between Miyagi and the 96th street Naked Tchopstix. We ordered Tako Su, keystone Roll, Lobster tempura roll ( best I've ever had), Rock & Roll, tuna sashimi, scallop sashimi, ama Ebi with the fried heads! The presentation was nothing less than flawless and believe you me I'm not a huge presentation guy as long as it is good but these rolls were works of art and they tasted as good as if not better than they look. The sashimi was superb. Fresh, firm, flavorful and abundant. TOMO why have we not kissed before this. Now that I have kissed you I love you!! And believe me, I can be a pretty good stalker with the food I Love!
(5)
Kyle B.
Good sushi. The rolls themselves are nothing particularly special, but the chef always gets creative with the sauce, which looks good and tastes good. From the outside this restaurant does not look like much, but inside is decorated with a modern theme that is a little too dark for my taste. The decorations are cool, though. The service here is great! Almost every time I go here they give me a gift card for about $6 for the next visit. I have tried a couple of the noodle dishes and was not disappointed. I would recommend staying away from the peanut dish, it is a little too rich. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to get some good sushi for a good price.
(4)
A. P.
Loved the sushi. The Salmon sashimi tasted fresh and was very well-presented. The Dragon Roll was very pretty on the plate and had good flavor. The waitress and hibachi chef were very nice. It did surprise me when the hibachi chef cooked the seafood first because seafood usually only takes a few minutes. I noticed that another diner's scallops seemed to have been on the grill for a long time, and apparently the diner agreed because she didn't eat them. And when I tasted our hibachi shrimp, it was overcooked, as suspected. So I have to take away a star for that. Hopefully, it was only because it was an inexperienced chef and others won't have the same problem. Overall, it was still a pleasant experience, so I would definitely go back again and try some other items on their vast menu.
(4)
Carolyn S.
Disgusting! Horrible! Service rushed. Stay away! Mislead by the reviews...rather unfortunate to say the least. Yuck!
(1)
Jamison R.
I've been back to Tomo many times since I wrote this review. Until recently, I had only had the sushi (try the spicy scallop handroll - it's not on the menu but they'll make it for you) but a few weeks ago, I tried the hibachi. I have to say, it was really good. I had the chicken and shrimp combo and for lunch I think it was $12.95. Included were soup or salad, fried rice, and vegetable. It was such a large portion, I took about half of it home. I thought it was a great deal.
(4)
Neal P.
Very new. Just opened in August 2009. On the East side of Keystone in the 7400 block, right in front of WalMart. Modern decor with the open black-painted ceiling. Four types of seating arrangements: tepanyaki grills, tables (for 2 and for 4), sushi bar, and regular bar. 2 TV's in the main dining area. 6 hibachi/tepanyaki grills. I haven't tried the tepanyaki grills yet, just the sushi/sashimi samplers. The sushi and sashimi was very fresh and tender, high quality cuts of fish. I was impressed. My sashimi sampler (regular size) came on an ice sculpture made out of crushed ice (like the stuff a snow-cone is made out of), with a flashing-multicolored light at the bottom of the ice. Very cool presentation that I haven't seen before. Very polite and attentive all Asian staff. Glasses were refilled quickly. Prices are in line with other high-quality Japanese/sushi places. If Sakura down the street is packed and has a wait, go up the street and try here. See their web site for hours and a copy of the menu.
(4)
Tristan S.
Sakura, H20, and Naked Chopstix - watch out! You have your work cut out for you. In spite of Tomo's bland strip-mall exterior, the restaurant is a unique force in Indiana sushi. If a live-action "Akira" was filmed in Indiana, this would have to be one of the main locations. But the odds of that are significantly less than getting super-fresh sushi in Indianapolis, like Tomo's. The decor is sweet: dark, futuristic, slightly tacky, wonderfully unique. The menu is nearly overwhelming: rolls with many combinations of seafood and sauces, and plenty of sake to choose from - more than several other nearby sushi places. This is the first time I've seen live items on a local sushi menu. My dad had live oysters, and we split live scallops which were AMAZING (though technically they're dead by the time they're sliced and presented to you.) We had several rounds of sushi, each roll presented on its own artfully (or tackily, depending on your taste in art) decorated tray. Each was terrific. But I nearly cried when I saw the table next to us had a volcano roll that was actually set afire, and the one we had just eaten never had a flame on the plate. It's just not the same without the fire! Staff was terrific, fast and polite. Dessert was interesting but good: a fried banana with ice cream was much better than it looked. Can't wait to go back.
(5)
Chris M.
Tried a few different sushi items and some octopus sashimi this time. Way better choices than what I went with during my last visit. The lobster roll (i forget what they called it) was awesome. Everything tasted great and the service was fine. I want to sit at a hibachi table sometime and have them singe my eyebrows with flames and then watch them squirt the fire with the little toy person that looks like he is peeing. Just watch the chef and you will see what I am talking about. Hilarious!
(4)
Michelle L.
As other reviewers have said, FABULOUS presentation. The Rock Star was ok, we really ended up enjoying the Crazy Tuna which has peppered tuna. The staff is great, comfortable atmosphere, great hibachi. Basic sake selection, don't go for the domestic stuff, seemed pricy. The bottled, served cold junmai daiginjo they sell is very mild, nicely drinkable.
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Michelle W.
Great food presentation. Chef always sends a special treat to the table. Beats Sakura any day!
(5)
Patsy H.
Great tasting sushi art. No dr. Pepper.
(4)
Tao Tao W.
we went here for a graduation dinner last weekend for a party of 7. Half of us got hibachi and the other half got sushi. The sushi was really good. I got the roll that had mango and another roll with jalapeno and strawberries. The rolls came out very decorated and were a good size offering for the price paid. The hibachi was ok and it was pretty much the same as any other place. The show was a little below standards compared to some of the other shows that I have seen. However, we weren't the best audience either. We did get a free fried banana dessert and also a $15 gift card to use for next time. The only thing was the wait for the hibachi chef was like an hour which was way too long.
The food was excellent. We go the calamari, california roll, shrimp tempura roll, crab stick, eel tempura, and spider roll. Everything was amazing. The staff was nice and very attentive. They even gave us a free $5 gift card for our next visit. Its my favorite spot in Indy next to Sakura. Loved it!
(5)
Stephanie B.
People, 5 stars? I know it's all relative, but NO! This is not a 5 star sushi restaurant. It was ok. The tuna in my roll was suspicious, the himachi was chewy, and even the soy sauce had a strange smoky flavor.
(2)
Susie D.
Loved this place! Having been to Benihana a few weeks ago and now today Tomo, hands down Tomo was better. Fried rice is included at Tomo, extra at Benihana. Rice was excellent, flavored well. Ginger sauce was very good. Our Chef was Peter and put on a good show. Much better than Benihana by far. Will go back for sure!
(5)
Douglas B.
This is easily the best place for sushi in the city!! I was introduced to Tomo by a sushi connoisseur who raved about it for a few weeks. The place lived up to the hype and surpassed all expectations. The Volcano, Dragon and Spider rolls are excellent and can fill you up almost by themselves. The rolls here are bigger than 97% of the other places I've been. The rolls are all so beautifully crafted they almost look too good to eat...almost. Hopefully you are with a group and you have a few people to share a few different rolls . Now there's more than just out of this world sushi at Tomo, if you do the hibachi meals, you get a great show! Ask for Rudy. He is the real deal. He does all the cool, flashy knife tricks, but what really sets him apart and makes him great is that he's actually got a personality. He's funny and makes the meal an experience. Once again the portions are enough to have some left over since it comes with soup, salad and a nice fruit dessert to top it all off. From the outside, the place looks like your typical strip mall Chinese restaurant. Don't let the outside fool you. When you step inside you'll find the decor to be simple, clean with a very modern, hip European feel. If I remember correctly, the place is actually owned by French restaurateurs. Regardless, the place is top notch!
(5)
Troy P.
We love Tomo, fantastic hibachi grill and some of the best sushi around! The decor is pretty trendy and nice, don't let the exterior of the building fool you, this is a nice place. We go there 2-3 times a month! I highly recommend Tomo!
(5)
Shir W.
i checked the reviews before i went, but it was way worse than i thought! the waiter wasn't so nice and talked toooo soft. the soup they gave us taste didn't like any other miso soups, there were no seaweed nor tofu, all we tasted was salty and MSG! we ordered beef terriyaki, and their 3 sushi rolls lunch special. the terriyaki was so-so, a bit over cooked. the fried rice that came along with the terriyaki was a bit too oily. the veggie was okay. the 3 sushi rolls we ordered were boston, alaskan, and eel cucumber. for the alaskan, it was way toooo much cucumber, too few salmon and too small avocado. same for the boston roll, the cucumber took half of the space. they took away our plates way too soon, we felt like they were kicking us out or something, and there weren't that many tables taken and no customers in line at all. they gave us the bill even before we asked for it. it was kinda rude. the only good thing is, their "yummy sauce" whatever that is, does taste pretty yummy.
(2)
Nico And Joan S.
Not sure why people like this place. They are really good and fancy on plating the food. But I do not come here to see to some art. I come here to have a good sushi, which I do not get. Their sushi is far below average, comparing to Sakura, Narita (Plainfield), or Ocean World. I ordered 3 or 4 different sushi menu, but really, and literally it is actually the same flavor sushi.. just different plating!! The menu is quite expensive too.
(1)
Jimmy W.
Tomo was just ok. I had a difficult argument with my significant other regarding dinner on the night that we visited Tomo. She wanted to go somewhere else for sushi, and I wanted to come to Tomo. NOW the reason for me wanting Tomo was that on average, Tomo had better reviews than this other place on Yelp. Her argument was that one of her closest friends had just had a terrible experience. Needless to say, since I'm writing a review for it, she conceded, and we were on our way. There were only a few key points about Tomo that really stick in my mind. We waited a long time after arriving to have our order taken, and by the time our waitress came to take our drink order, we were ready for food. Not a big deal. All of the wait staff seemed super busy, which makes sense since it was a crowded night, but maybe they could have had a few more people in there? Still, not a huge deal, but worth mentioning. When our food came, it was absolutely delicious and we weren't disappointed at all. We ordered quite a variety of sushi and each one was unique and tasty, and all of the flavors meshed very well together. The presentation was very good with all of the sushi displayed nicely on a big white (albeit a little bit dirty) plate, with the typical ginger and wasabi (which was very spicy!) garnishes. The one detractor from the night was the cold, cold air that kept blowing in on us every time somebody opened the door. I know it's not something they have a lot of control over, so I will only leave this as a recommendation: if you go there on a cold night - sit as far away from the door as possible! We both had to eat with our jackets on the whole time and were making our way out the door quickly so that we could get into the warm car as soon as possible. Will we be back? Probably not until we've tried some other sushi places in town and made our decisions.
(3)
Carla P.
We were in town for the Final Four and was looking for somewhere to eat for Easter lunch. The restaurant we wanted to go to was closed so we ended up at the next restaurant we saw that was appealing and it was Tomo! They are very artistic with their rolls and such. We had the Spicy Girl Roll and it was AMAZING!!! Possibly the best sushi roll that we have ever had. Now if only they had the same dish in Iowa...
(5)
Adam L.
I've tried most of the sushi places in Indianapolis at one point or another, and although none of them compare to a coastal location where the sushi may have been swimming that morning, Tomo is still pretty good. The food is quite tasty, and the menu has plenty of options. I got the miso soup, seaweed salad, a tuna roll (my standard barometer of sushi quality), a Dragon Roll, and a Spider Roll. All were excellent, and the presentation was top notch. Prices are pretty reasonable, but you owe it to yourself to splurge a little. I'm looking forward to trying their hibachi menu in a few weeks.
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Leah P.
They do deliver. Great atmosphere.
(4)
Krysten D.
My family and I come to this restaurant quite a few times. Sometimes more than once a month. But this time probably has to be the worst experience we've had. The waitress brought out salads for everyone when we clearly reminded her twice that we wanted two soups. And the soup tasted a little watered down and bland. Our waitress took forever to refill our drinks. When she finally did, she refilled the other two people's drinks and completely skipped past us. The food wasn't uniformly cut so there were big chunks of meat and vegetables. And when it came time to pay, we had a coupon for buy three hibachi dinners get one dinner of equal or lesser value for free. And they wouldn't take the coupon. So they had to end up making us another hibachi dinner on top of all the food we ordered. It was just a big hassle instead of taking the coupon and having the manager explain to us instead of our waitress who clearly had an attitude by the time she brought our check back. Needless to say, we won't be back...
(1)
David K.
i really enjoyed Tomo. food quality and presentation was very good. Wait staff was too cute too. :) hey i am guy what can i say.
(4)
Kristin B.
This is Japanese with options. You can have a Benihana-type meal where they cook in front of you, or you can sit at the sushi bar, or you can sit at a regular table. Wherever you choose, you will have to keep asking yourself if you're still in Indianapolis. The decor is stunning! The place looks totally nondescript from the outside, but don't be fooled. I've been to dozens of Japanese restaurants all over the US and Hawaii - this one is the best, by far. Unbelievable! FABULOUS food. Millions of options for vegetarians and vegans. I don't remember the name of the veg sushi I had as an appetizer, but when it came out it was hard to eat because it was pure artistry. What a gorgeous plate! The individual rolls were arranged around a giant swirled design of sauces in 4 or 5 bright colors - the most beautiful presentation I've ever seen anywhere. If I remember correctly, the rolls included sweet potato, some other veggies, rice, and all topped by a slice of ripe mango. WOW. I also enjoyed a veggie dish with big, fat Udon noodles. Delicious! Great seaweed salad - one of my test plates at any Japanese restaurant. My friend had raw fish sushi and a fried rice with meat... He kept saying "Oh my God..." every time he tried something whether it was what he ordered or one of my choices. He is a world traveler and he lives in Chicago - the man knows good food! I can't close without mentioning the prices. How low can you go??? Incredible - and this is NOT a chain, thank goodness. Support your independents!!! Also, enormous portions and a giant menu so nobody will be unhappy. Ample free parking - this place is in a small strip mall. Lovely restrooms, in keeping with the whole restaurant. Super service! Everyone was of Asian descent, and each person had a friendly smile. Our server was a wonderful young woman who was on-the-spot with beverage refills and plate removal. If you've all but given up on a perfect restaurant experience in Indianapolis, this place WILL change your mind.
(5)
Amber J.
I only have good things to say about my neighborhood favorite. The options are plentiful, the wait staff is friendly and happy to have you (dinner happier than lunch, I've noticed), the prices are good and the fish is delicious. I've eaten on the hibachi side once and the sushi side several times. Every time my food has been delicious and well prepared. The hibachi chefs have a few different "tricks" up their sleeves than I've seen before. On the sushi side I'm a big fan of the sweet potato roll but I also always get my standby - tuna/avocado roll as well. Happy to have such a delicious sushi place so close.
(4)
Paige E.
This place is responsible for me liking sushi.
(5)
Neil R.
Tomo is one of those places that if you just drove by and saw it, you really couldn't tell how amazing it is. I had lived in Indy for probably 7 years before I had some people invite me to eat there, when I only lived a couple of miles away. It really is a shame since they do such a fantastic job with their hibachi AND sushi. The preparation of their food definitely has much more consideration than the marketing of their restuarant. The hibachi is always fun, as it should be, and the quality of steak and chicken is very good. The Mango Lobster roll and Full Moon roll are my favorites and are presented in such a way that you can't believe you aren't at an expensive sushi restaurant. Every time I've been, I've was given a coupon to use on another visit. It usually expires in a couple of weeks, but it is nice they are trying to get repeat business. Good for couples all the way to large parties.
(4)
Jamillah A.
This is by far one of the best sushi places in the city. The sushi is very fresh and the atmophere is very relaxing. Tomo has never been crowed the two times I've been there. You feel like royalty everyone standing around waiting for your next request. The Hoosier Roll is by far one of my favorites. I love this place
(5)
Chris R.
I must admit, I did not want to like this place. I am a long time Sakura fan, and despite sometimes long waits for a table, I did not think they needed the competition. Plus we think all hot table Benihana meals all taste the same. We ate in the room without the hot tables, selected sushi both a-la-cart and from the menu. Ordered Sake and waited for the verdict. The Sake, Momofoko Pearl (unfiltered) was a treat. But the sushi stole the show. First rate presentation, very fresh, beautiful, artful, luscious and....delicious. There are ample cooked fish dished on the sushi menu, so don't be afraid to try. The Lobster Tempura Roll is highly recommended. Our son had the hibachi steak (and we did not need to sit through the show) he loved it. My mother had the Rocky Shrimp app. as it was highly recommended on Yelp. Nice generous pours of wine followed the sake. All in all a wonderful experience.
(4)
Jelly R.
All of the sushi places in the area have pretty similar rolls and food quality, so for me it comes down to location, availability of parking, atmosphere, and service. Based on those considerations, this is one of my favorite sushi places. One thing I like about it is that they used to bring you a steaming hot towel that had a lavender smell, to wipe your hands right after you arrived. . . so, in theory, everyone then had clean hands before they handled the menu. The meals also used to come with a small side salad with this really good ginger dressing on it. Last time we were there, we were not offered the towel or the salad. I hope they did not do away with those things.
(4)
Rick G.
It's been a LONG time since I've been this impressed with a restaurant. Last week, it was national Sushi day. Our schedule didn't permit us to have a dinner out, so we decided to do Sushi for lunch. We picked Tomo soley because it is close to my wife's office and we only had an hour. Tomo is located in a rather unassuming strip mall on N Keystone avenue. I wasn't expecting much when I went it, but my first thought was "Wow! This is classy!". Very nicely decorated. I instantly felt relaxed and comfortable. We did two lunch specials, which were two Sushi rolls, soup or salad, and a soft drink or tea for $7.50 (give or take a few cents....I can't remember the exact price". The salad was fresh and crisp, the dressing was tasty, and the Sushi was GREAT. Fresh and delicious, I can't think of a single bad thing to say about it. Service was prompt and friendly, and my drink was kept topped off. I believe I have a new go to place for lunch. Well done, Tomo!
(5)
Raechel H.
There's definitely some potential here. Sadly, I didn't get sushi this time. The hubs and I are watching our calorie intake for beach season, so we split a hibachi combo. There's a couple combo options, but we went for the filet and chicken. The combo comes with veggies, fried rice and a side soup & salad. To even it up, we ordered an extra side soup & salad. My usual hot green tea was actually more like room temperature. Bummer. The plate that our combo came out on was heart-shaped! Our maybe it was shaped like a leaf? Whatev. I'm going with the heart idea. Of course, they brought us extra plates, but I like to share the plate. I feel like it says, "I trust that you won't eat it all." We left only spending about $35 for everything. Not bad. I may stop in for sushi one day, but I wouldn't go out of my way to get it here. But hey, I could be wrong.
(3)
LaMarco C.
I almost walked out when I entered and there were no customer at 2pm on a Saturday. This place needs a major renovation. The sweet potato rolls are good and the prices are very reasonable
(3)
Tina G.
I simply love this place! The sushi the hibachi...everything Service is great. Cocktails are delicious
(5)
Miguel F.
This has been my wife and I's favorite sushi place until Asaka...but even Asaka can't truly compare to the consistent quality of fish offered at Tomo. I have never tried anything here but the sushi and 90% of the time it has been completely flawless. Every type of fish here is delicious and extremely high quality. The Salmon here is by far the best quality of any place in Indy. Nothing compares! The other fish are usually excellent as well, although a few times we had some strange tasting Eel or rarely Tuna...still 5 stars worthy. Really dark inside the restaurant, which I like. If you go during the day, after you are done and you step back outside...it's like emerging from a cave or something. Overall an excellent sushi place that I hope stays open forever. Highly recommended!
(5)
Clare L.
I was sadly underwhelmed by this place. The Butler basketball team has raved about Tomo on Twitter for years, so I figured, good enough for the Bulldogs, good enough for me. Not so much. Granted, we did have a wait and it was busy, but when my friend and I finally got a spot at the counter, we couldn't get anyone's attention to take our order. Finally got that done but I didn't find the rolls we got to have too much flavor and the salad/whatever dressing they used was a disappointment. Definitely don't get what you pay for here. Maybe its better for the grilled food items, but for sushi in Indy, I will definitely go elsewhere.
(2)
Stacey C.
I have eaten here three times and the food and service has been consistent. The space is dark and has some interior design features. Chairs are moderately comfortable. Their sushi is good. Not amazing. But it is consistently good. I have enjoyed their hibachi a few times and it was good. Like any hibachi dinner your impression relies strongly on the chef preparing your food not only for taste but for entertainment. I have been seated at a table with five people and another visit at a table with ten. The more people at the table it seems the more energy from the chef, the more entertaining, the more you enjoy the experience. Overall it is a good under visited spot.
(3)
Mark G.
Really liked the atmosphere sushi was great. Service wasn't as attentful as we wanted on a slow day, but was alright. Will go back again. Anytime the sushi chef makes it look like art with small details of the knife and placement of ingredients you know it's good. For that reason would go back! Not a huge fan of habachi so that's not what I would go there for.
(4)
Casey B.
So, we went here for a casual dinner on my Father's birthday. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, good service, nice setting. Not too crowded considering it's in a strip mall. They were a little understaffed, so if it looks busy I wouldn't chance it. Hibachi: Great taste, cooked quickly. Show wasn't beyond the standard but we didn't mind. Sushi: I just got two California rolls which should have been simple, but they tasted like cardboard. Could have just been the ingredients weren't fresh that day, who knows. I have yet to try any of the other sushi so of course it could be much better. It was a bit pricy, but hibachi tends to be.
(3)
Holly H.
Don't let the exterior fool you, the food here is fantastic! I was feeling very veg when I visited Tomo, so I ended up ordering clear soup along with the cucumber roll and sweet potato roll. I am partial to cucumber rolls, ordering them everywhere I go. However, the sweet potato roll was the show-stopper for me. It was tempura sweet potato in a roll. Fried potato in a roll. So. Good. It was a great and inexpensive lunch option on the north side. I am excited to revisit Tomo soon and continue to explore their menu.
(4)
Kelley R.
These place is so fun! The food is excellent! The drinks are good too! Never had bad service here
(5)
Kyle D.
Overall: The good: Great service, good food, and very reasonable prices. We were seated and served promptly. Portion sizes were good too. The bad: Just not 5-star quality sushi. I've had much better fish, but that doesn't mean it's bad. Still a great restaurant with good service and food. The atmosphere could have been a little bit better. Food took a while considering we were one of the only groups there. Atmosphere: 8/10 Service: 8/10 Food: 8/10
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Ronnie W.
Yeah, not sure why the rave reviews. My friend loves the habatchi grill. I have had on the 1st visit California roll - not bad 2nd visit Tempura shrimp - blah no flavor 3rd visit Filet Mignon Tetiyaki - blah no flavor wait staff was very friendly, food was hot and came out in a timely manner. Just doesn't do it for me.
(2)
Ted W.
Wow. Beat sushi in Indy. I don't know how else to say it. Everything was good and service was also great. I highly recommend!
(5)
Sean C.
I just love everthing there, food, presentation and fast service as well as friendly environment. I used to dine at Sakura or Ocean World for high quality sushi and sasimi, no longer since I found Tomo. This represents new generation of sushi and sasimi in terms of style, presentation and creationm while food is reasonably priced. Come and try it and find out yourself!
(5)
Yolanda M.
I had a large group and we ate at the Hibachi grill. The staff was nice and tolerable of our large group. The griller was nice and he wasn't super engaging and entertaining but he did give us a little show. The food was great! I had the Salmon Hibachi grill dinner as well as the spicy tuna roll. There was plenty of food and I had to take a to go box. I appreciate more bang for my buck!
(3)
Lauren W.
Excellent price for sushi and I love their specialties sushi menu. Snow mountain and Volcano sushi are remarkable sushi!
(5)
Paul H.
Best sushi in Indy. Lunch special is a real steal. I am a regular when I am in town. Highest quality ingredients and excellent, fast service. The spicy tuna is consistently the best I have had.
(5)
Drew E.
Excellent Sushi, interior could stand a remodel. Excellent service and turn out time as well.
(4)
Andrew G.
The restaurant is quite small with a cool atmosphere. The highlight of my dining experience at Tomos was definitely their sushi they do an incredible job on the presentation and it tasted great will definitely be going back to try more. The hibachi was also very flavorful iv had a lot of hibachi and this was the first that offered calamari. I asked for extra fried rice and they doubled it giving me a huge mound to conquer I was very excited. The food was great and the pricing was fair pretty average for Japanese steakhouses. The only down fall was our chef was not into it at all he wasn't enthusiastic and he seemed angry to be there but it won't deter me from going back all around great experience.
(4)
J T.
I recently visited for lunch. I think they could do better. The cost was probably competitive, but my salad, chicken stir fry and sushi roll were all a bit underwhelming, each for different reasons. Chicken - a little low on protein and flavor. Salad - watery. Sushi had slightly too much emphasis on the rice. Service was fine. I believe I may have had a better experience with the steakhouse part of the service at Tomo.
(2)
Anna L.
Tomo is located in the corner of a tiny strip mall in front of Walmart. It's front may serve as a disguise, but once you walk in - it has this dimly-lit, upscale atmosphere. Waitresses are nicely dressed in suit complete with a tie. If you are a guy, I guess it makes nice eye candy. Ha. Don't let the looks deter you since it's quite affordable. It's not some half-assed, gross sushi made by an amateur. For lunch, $11.95 can get me 3 rolls + a nice size side salad. I got the spicy yellowtail, tuna avocado, and eel tempura roll. They sure are generous with the fish and it tastes fresh like the sea, not the sewage they feed you at cheapo-buffets. It'd be perfect if they had a low-sodium soy sauce, since the regular one they have is quite salty. Next time, I'll get 2 rolls instead. My eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach since I walked in hungry. I don't want to walk out looking like I have a preggo belly after that rice swells and fills me up. Definitely go hit up their lunch specials when you want a healthier alternative from the usual fast food. They have vegetable sushi options for the non-meat eaters as well!
(4)
Steve S.
As someone who eats out 4 to 5 tines a week I am always looking for something else thats great. I found it at Tomo. I have avoided sushi to this point because I do not favor fish but do like some shell fish. I went with two others and played off their recommendations. We had 4 of the specialty rolls and I must say I am a huge fan. The food was exquisite but what really won me over was the exceptional service, patience with me as a novice, uncertain what I was ordering, and the overall enjoyment of the dinning experience. Our waitress walked us through a group saki bomb and I was a bit confused when she cleared the table. It was the highlight of the meal and quite frankly the most fun I've had at dinner ever. I wanted to saki, saki, saki, BOMB! All night long. This place is more than great food. If all you want is uptight dinning than look elsewhere and leave Tomo to us that like the total experience.
(5)
Sean D.
We tried to avoid going to a chain restaurant for our hibachi craving and we were happy with our choice. Both times we have gone here our chefs haven't been the most engaging or entertaining with the typical jokes or tricks, but the meal has always been good. This kind of meal is dependable, meaning it will likely taste the same, if not extremely similar, every time you visit. There's no variation or experimenting, but you know what to expect. We look forward to trying another hibachi place and being able to compare the two, but as it stands, we will be returning.
(4)
Meg E.
I had a great time at Tomo! The Sake and edamame were very good but the sushi was amazing! I highly recommend the volcano roll - you will be mind blown! :) and don't worry - it looks a little sketchy outside but the inside is full of awesome decor!
(5)
Ashley C.
I come here for the sushi! I've had sushi I liked better in Chicago but not in Indy. The service is always great and the prices are very reasonable. I like to come here more for lunch because they have good specials. I have come here on a Saturday night before and the spicy tuna was more on the bland side. I would still recommend this restaurant to anyone. Also, don't be fooled by the way it looks on the outside. Its quite nice inside.
(4)
Rosetta D.
I really enjoyed the atmosphere the dinner in the company. I had the steak, scallops and glass of Japanese plum wine white it was awesome! If you're in the area stop in to check them out. You will not be disappointed !
(4)
David C.
Having heard just last week about both Tomo and Sakura, and being a frequent visitor to Indy, I decided to try Tomo first because it was closer to my hotel. I'd also read numerous positive reviews about their excellent lunch pricing. I can tell you that the sushi was fresh, tasty and well-prepared. (However, it could have just a bit more flavor overall, perhaps with the vegetables in their rolls.) I can also confirm that the sushi served at lunchtime was indeed a great value, as my drink and salad were both included in the 3-roll meal. All of this for around 10 bucks, and you're able to watch the sushi chef make your lunch while sitting in the front dining room. Also I confirm that the entire staff is Japanese and they dress in formal serving attire (black & white). I like that formality, because the restaurant is semi-formal, dark and elegant, which was somewhat a pleasant surprise given their excellent lunch pricing. It is extremely clean as one might expect. I believe it has some nice dark booths on the other side of the dining room, so would be nice for a romantic dinner as well. I will be going back to Tomo the next time I'm in Indy. I'm definitely a fan of this fine sushi restaurant! Last but not least, I arrived at 1130 AM and there was no wait, for which I was grateful, as I was starving that particular day. However, if there would have been a wait, it would be worth it at the price and quality of the lunchtime specials.
(4)
Rachael L.
I really like this place. My fiance and I go here when we want predictable sushi. Nothing glamorous, nothing too over the top, just good food. I would recommend this to the novice sushi eater or a family. Its a nice atmoshere and everything about it meets expectations.
(4)
Rfs S.
I'm a regular here and a harsh critic. I only eat at the hibachi grill but, it's consistently good. I drink ice tea there and on fill ups they take the glass to the kitchen which I don't like-but other than that.
(4)
Lem L.
Very disappointing. Food was awful, restaurant was dark during lunch hours and service was slow and tired. Never returning.
(1)
Julia C.
I forgot to check the hours for Sakura and doh! they close for a few hours in the afternoon. Tomo was nearby and I'm SO happy we went there. I forgot how much I love the dark atmosphere. So intimate....and so great for the headache I was developing. :| I'm quite proud of myself. I was hungry, but I didn't order everything on the menu like I did the last time I was there. Spicy Tuna roll & the Keystone roll is the way to go!
(5)
Vanessa J.
I can only speak for the lunch special, which is one of the best in the city. For around $8, you can get 2 regular sushi rolls of your choice with a soup or salad (tip: get the salad). For $3 more, you can get a third roll, although their rolls are cut pretty thick and two is just right for a lunch portion. They offer a number of bento lunch boxes for the same price as the 2-roll combo, as well as katsu and noodle dishes. Sidenote: the lighting is extremely dark, almost nonexistent, in here. Prepare your eyes upon exit!
(4)
Corey L.
My wife & I wanted Japanese but were looking for something different than our usual Japanese go-to spots. We had previously been to Benihana, Izakaya, and Kazaan. This restaurant was the worst of the four. Our waitress was often MIA - I had to ask another waitress for a refill. My steak was overcooked and the shrimp wasn't seasoned with anything but butter. Her Yakisoba was prepared in the back kitchen as opposed to on the grill and was also under seasoned. The whole presentation by the chef was rushed and impersonal. My wife did enjoy the atmosphere better than some of the other Japanese steakhouses but the food was considerably lower in quality. Tomo's pricing is positioned lowered then the other steakhouses so our expectations were probably a bit high but we ended up spending around the same amount. If you are considering this place, pay an extra 10% and head a few miles up the road to Benihana.
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Krista R.
I like deals. I like sushi. I like Tomo! For lunch, any 2 rolls for $7.25, any 3 rolls for $10.25. Soup, salad, or soft drink included. We started off with Pork Gyoza as an app. Though tasty, the dumplings were just barely warm. Not sure if they sat too long, or if they were never properly cooked to begin with. We both chose soup as our accompaniment, and again, it was hardly warm. Great flavor, but not hot like soup should be. For our rolls, I had the Spicy Tuna and Philly Roll, and my friend ordered the Salmon Avocado and Tuna Avocado Roll. Among the four, the Spicy Tuna absolutely stood out. It was zippy and fresh. Highly recommend it. There was no way either of us could have eaten 3 of Tomo's sushi rolls as they are so large...but don't let that stop you! Order away -- the sushi is excellent. A note on the service: my friend was just eating his ginger (literally his fork was in his hand) when a serer who was not our own approached the table and took his plate without warning. I had ginger to share but an awkward moment, still. We will return as this is a great deal, the fish tasted fresh, and the ambiance is really sleek. Service and food temps held me back from giving Tomo more stars this time around.
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Ericka D.
I don't know why this place is getting such high ratings it's just kind of ok. I went there today to have lunch and ordered the Sushi Deluxe and a Spider roll. Now, the spider roll was great and had the right ratio of ingredients in it but the Sushi Deluxe came out and it was warm! Who wants to eat warm nigiri sushi? It was really off putting to me. My boyfriend ordered the Spicy Maki and he said the same thing. Now the service was great but we left barely having eaten.
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Jay P.
Started off on the wrong foot with a coupon problem. The food was good but the raw chicken touched the vegetables. They also used the same utensils to touch raw chicken and cooked food without washing. Then they put the veggies where the chicken was cooking without cleaning the grill. Not vegetarian friendly. Nice atmosphere. Food was good but not outstanding.
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Whitnie E.
This place is my boyfriend and I's most favorite sushi and hibachi place to dine. Their clear soup is delicious and their house salad is simple and refreshing. The staff is always friendly and people are always coming by to refresh your drink. To the eats: One of my stand-by rolls is the Spicy Girl roll. It is so delicious, with spicy salmon on the inside and spicy tuna mix with crunchy bits on the top. The thing that makes Tomo's sushi so delicious is the plating with the 4 sauces. They pretty much enhance any roll you order. We have tried most of the "special" rolls menu, and alongside the Spicy Girl, the Tomo Special Roll and Keystone Roll are favorites. I prefer to order a side of sashimi on the side, and their salmon sashimi is always fresh, ice cold, and delicious. Seems simple, but it can be easy to mess up sashimi. If you are looking for a smaller roller, I suggest the yellowtail scallion roll or the spicy scallop roll. Both are great. As for hibachi, their prices are great compared to other places and you get a heaping plate of food that almost always winds up in a "To Go" box. I have ordered the shrimp, chicken, steak, and scallops. None of them disappointed. Their fried rice is some of the best I've had. It is full of flavor and absolutely delicious. Their lunch hibachi specials are extremely affordable. Two of my favorite details though are the hot towel you are presented with when you are seated, and the sliced orange or candy you are presented with at the end of the meal.
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Jemmie W.
Reviews of ethnic food in Indianapolis have to take into consideration that the restaurant is in Indianapolis. The best Chinese restaurant in Indy wouldn't make it in San Francisco. The best Cajun restaurant in Indy wouldn't make it in New Orleans. And so on. Tomo is very good for Indy - you will be hard pressed to find another Japanese steakshouse and sushi bar in Indy that's better - I can't think of one. The stir fry with rice we got was pretty good, but it's really hard to screw that up. The sushi a la carte was fresh and the portions were fairly good - Sakura quality (kind of gold standard in Indy for sushi). We will be back.
(5)
Beth B.
Here's the scene...my sweet daughter wants some sushi. We cruise by our favorite spot and can't even get into the parking lot. There were cars circling praying for a parking space. So, off to try something new. I'd read the reviews for Tomo and figured it was worth a shot. It was a VERY sunny spring day so when we walked into the extremely dark dining room as was literally afraid I might fall on the way to our table. Why so dark? I get the impression this place has a clubby feel later in the evening? I need to say that our server was the best. She was so sweet to my daughter, touching her shoulder when she talked to her and paying her a lot of special attention. In general the service was spot on. I must have been asked a minimum of 20 times whether I'd like more iced tea. Okay, a little annoying (NO I don't want more tea) but thoughtful. My princess ordered edamame and a California roll. I ordered the mackerel and some crazy souped up roll. Everything was really good except for my roll. It was way over sauced and just really over the top. I'll take the blame for that though, I should have known better and stuck to sushi. We'll definitely visit again...on a cloudy day!
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Susan F.
I went here with some work peeps for a going away party for me. Little side note: we did call and make a reservation. However, we are nurses. We always make reservations around 7:30-8:00 ish, that way people can some after work. So. This apparently threw them off big time at Tomo. They are one of those "seat you when your party is here" places, which I understand, having worked in restaurants for most of my adult life. HOWEVER, we kept trying to explain that 1. we were reducing our party size from the original reservation; 2. people would be coming later. We picked this place for mulitple reasons: because I love sushi; they also have habachi for those people who don't like sushi; and I had never been there (I'm all about a new place). So four to five of us are there at first. We tried to explain that we wanted to be seated, and that more people would be coming later. OMG. First, we had a bit of a language barrier thing going on, and then there is the policy of only seating if the whole party is there. And they could not understand that some of us wanted sushi, and some wanted habachi. They kept telling us that they could only seat two or more people for the habachi. For the love, people. We seriously had to explain this to three people. We could not possibly be the vrey first people to ever go there and have this situation. This is not difficult. Seat us all at the damn habachi, already!!!!!! Finally I think we just pretended like the other people weren't coming so they would seat us. It was a bit on the ridiculous side. And they were not busy, to just add insult to injury. On to the food. It was seriously delicious. Almost all of us ended up getting habachi AND sushi. Yes, we totally pigged out. They also had a very good drink special-it was fairly cheap and good; $3 for a mai tai, I believe. The sushi was very fresh, and tasted good. The habachi was entertaining. I had the chicken and steak combo habachi. As at all habachi restaurants, the rice was delish!!! Now, I do have to say that they gave us a free dessert for my going away. We got some ice creams(their choice). Besides the inital fiasco, the staff was very friendly.
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N. L.
(We only ordered sushi, so this review does not cover the teppanyaki...) Not the best quality sushi in absolute terms, but it's good; it's GREAT when you account for value. Tomo charges an average $5/sushi, $11/specialty roll, but they were generous with the fish portions. Service was courteous and attentive, too. I'd come back if I find myself in the area and have a hankerin' for sushi. If given the choice, though, I'd opt for Wasabi since the fish quality there is better.
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Address :7411 N Keystone Ave,Ste A
Indianapolis, IN, 46240
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Sarah S.
Went to the newest addition to Japanese food on the north side, early on a Wednesday evening. It's nice to have another option in the area, that isn't Sakura or H20, and who doesn't love a restaurant where their "mascot" is an octopus dressed as a hibachi chef? The decor reminded me of something out of a Sims game - black, red and futuristic, a refreshing style for a city that is often full of stale interior design for restaurants. Lots of fancy LED lighting and a bit of tacky fish oriented decorations too, but, it's nice and comfortable and contemporary. Even the music playing over the loud speaker was downtempo, providing a "big city" feel to the establishment. We were greeted instantly, and seated in the dining area, being that we were here for sushi and not hibachi. All the hibachi tables were being used though, either by groups or couples. They also have a larger hibachi in a private area for large groups. My friend had some spicy rolls and really enjoyed them. The presentation was clean and crisp. I had some sashimi and the fish was fresh, generous and delicious. I went to Sakura two days later alone, and the nigiri tasted fishy, when the salmon I had at Tomo was fresh and sweet, as salmon should be. I also had the shrimp tempura appetizer which featured two very large prawns (biggest I've had in the city!) and a nice mix of veggies. They were tasty as well. The service was a bit slow, but, needs were met when requests were made. They also have a somewhat vast (for Japanese) wine list and they make fancy cocktails such as mai tai's. I look forward to trying their hibachi and furthering my menu experience, glad to have Tomo here!
(3)Anna K.
The sushi was excellent. Not only were the designs beautiful but it tasted amazing. Definitely worth my money!
(4)Chris M.
This is really as good as it gets for sushi. I tried Tomo for the first time just over a year ago and have been going back regularly ever since. Outward appearance is deceiving here, as the strip mall setting doesn't exactly elicit thoughts of fine dining. But once inside, I was impressed with the ambiance. Low lights with modern decor is the theme. Half the restaurant is Hibachi-style, the other half is sit-down sushi restaurant. There's also a bar. The sushi is great, prices are more than reasonable, portion sizes are perfect. Service has always been stellar as well. More often than dining in, however, I take advantage of their carry-out. Done in 15-20 minutes...just about the right amount of time I need to get off the couch, throw some shoes on, and drive over. My order has always been perfectly crafted and packaged, and again, the price is certainly right. So check it out sometime. I'll be the guy in sweats picking up his carry-out!
(5)Liz B.
If I were just rating this restaurant on presentation it would receive 5 stars. Unfortunately TASTE is very important to me and the flavors of the sushi just wasn't there for me. I had a combination of rolls and nigiri and I was underwhelmed by both. The fish wasn't super fresh and the rolls were very heavy on the rice. The staff was very nice but there are places in Indy who serve way better sushi that focus more on the fish. If you are a real sushi lover...you probably won't love this place
(2)Christie M.
I don't get the hype. I was really looking fwd to trying this place out before. Attempted it once and it was closed on a Sat at 7:30. No sign saying why. Then more recently, we were successfully able to eat here this past Friday. :) My gf called and made reservation for 6 adults and 3 kids. Well, they set us up for 9 big chairs. I asked for high chairs and they didn't have any available. I have a 2 yr old. He is high energy and does not know what walking means. He is either running or sleeping. No other choices here. Anyways, as I learn this news, while struggling to hang onto my child, I decided I'll wait until one frees up. Most of our party finally arrived and we got seated. No menu or anything...just left us at our table. :( We were only missing one adult and one child. Really? I'm like...um no...can I please just order food for my child now. It is his dinner time. Finally someone heard me complain and brought menus and came by to get our drinks. Also, a high chair was found for me! YAY! Food: Spicy shrimp tempura - so good. The sauce is what did it for me. side order of fried rice for my kid - he loved it. Came piping hot. SUSHI: Spider roll, Eel tempura roll, tako - all the pieces were so huge! Huge tako ( octopus on my rice) Huge crab in the spider rolls, and huge roll in general for the rolls. Like too huge. Took me 3 bites to finish it instead of the usual one. :( Sad because roll falls apart when you can't get it all in one bite. Another sad bit, anyone at our table ordering sushi had to wait forever to get it. They apparently only had one sushi chef that night. :( We were seated near him and could see he was really kicking ass trying to meet demands and failing badly seeing as a lot of people were waiting too. I feel bad for him so that's for the 3 stars. If I didn't I'd put it down to 2 or 1 for poor service and lack of friendliness. Ok, it is really the hostess chic that got on my nerves. Our actual server was pretty nice.
(3)Thu N.
I love the lunch special here. Haven't tried anything else because there is such a variety of delicious, well priced items on the lunch menu. I have been dying to try the mango lobster roll though. Lunch is 6.95 and includes 2 rolls, and soup, salad, or drink. There are a also some bento boxes and hibachi grilled choices for the same price if sushi is not your thing. If you are really hungry there is a lunch option for 3 sushi rolls for 9.95 including drink, soup, or salad as well. It's not just basic rolls on the lunch menu special. My favorite are the shrimp tempura and boston rolls so far. The last meal that I got was the salmon and that was delicious. Cooked perfectly and lightly flavored with a sweet soy sauce. It came with some shumai, vegetables, california roll, white rice, and a pop. It's never been busy and the service is great.
(4)Erin J.
Ugh, I'm so disappointed to have to do this...... Was here last Friday and am sorry to say the main hibachi guy, Peter, moved back to Virgina! The hibachi was not very good at all. The service that night was terrible. As in, we had water and saki and not one time did they fill our water. Hibachi takes time, it's salty, we drink lots of water. We couldn't even find anyone to flag down. I also ordered my favorite roll, the Perfect Roll, and it wasn't perfect at all! It was fishy. And not delicious. Did they loose their sushi chef as well? The dumpling soup was the best part of the meal. I don't think I will be going back anytime soon and I really liked this place. To top it all off, or rather not, they forgot our orange slices at the end of the meal.
(2)Yuduo Z.
Good place!
(5)Chris S.
Late dinner with Alexis and Brandon. Great food, excellent service.
(4)Samantha S.
I think this is the best place in Indianapolis to get Hibachi. I cannot wait to return. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is great as well. Driving by Tomo, I would not have given it a second look. I was told by a friend that he loves the sushi there. I have had the sushi and Hibachi and love both. Excellent food. Excellent Service. Quiet and cozy atmosphere.
(4)Jeremy R.
I love this place.... the hibachi is delicious and great for big gatherings. The hibachi chefs are always in good spirits and enjoyable to watch. I have eaten the hibachi with groups of greater than 15 on three different occasions, and the wait staff has been exceptional at keeping all our drinks full and our table space clear. The sushi is also great! They taste great and are presented artistically on the plate. I love the butterfly roll!
(5)Kjirsten K.
Tomo is a great restaurant. The food and service didn't blow me away, but I didn't really care because I was having so much fun (the long island iced tea drink special was a good way to kick off the night). This is the kind of restaurant that I will come back to because I enjoy being there, and I can see myself trying different dishes until I find one that I really like. I had the chicken terryaki on this trip and was disappointed that the chicken was dry. My co-diners had sushi and the presentation was very impressive. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside is very nice with unique touches throughout. I love the sushi bar with the beautiful "wood" wall behind it. Although there were some slight miscommunications between us and our server and some of our food came out pretty slow, everyone was very friendly and it was obviously not an intentional mistake or blow-off by our server. The prices were high in my opinion and didn't seem worth it for what I got, but in my euphoric state not even that seemed to bother me.
(4)Robert B.
I must start this by saying that my 8 year old daughter said to me , " Daddy you have to give this place 5 stars when you write your review on yelp! 5 stars is the highest? Right Daddy? Because I really like it here!" Out of the mouths of babes, need I say more! After receiving a note from a fellow yelper on my review of Tegry ( which I have always held in high regard) saying that he enjoyed Tegry but his heart remained with Tomo, I felt compelled to try it. Now, I've driven by Tomo several hundred times I've been to Capri, only God knows how many times, I've been in that plaza at radio shack, game stop, the pet store and Walmart an uncountable number of times. I've contemplated lunch....maybe dinner..??.. At Tomo probably 2 dozen times and have been weary about trying it. When it comes to sushi, I've been eating it for 35 years, have eaten it all over the country and out of the country and nothing is worse than bad sushi so I was weary!! To say the least. I thank my fellow Yelper for energizing me with the courage to venture into the unknown rather than stick with the comfort of the past. Tonight was the night. I only had 2 of my children my youngest 8 year old Brooke, who would eat anything I tell her is good or I tell her is a baby anything. Hi Brookie daddy says eat this it's a baby tarantula... Okay daddy, mmmmm that's good!! LOL and my oldest Robert 13 7/8 years old who, I must say was much more adventurous in his earlier years but can still put a "hurtin" on some sushi. The decor was cool like a mix between Miyagi and the 96th street Naked Tchopstix. We ordered Tako Su, keystone Roll, Lobster tempura roll ( best I've ever had), Rock & Roll, tuna sashimi, scallop sashimi, ama Ebi with the fried heads! The presentation was nothing less than flawless and believe you me I'm not a huge presentation guy as long as it is good but these rolls were works of art and they tasted as good as if not better than they look. The sashimi was superb. Fresh, firm, flavorful and abundant. TOMO why have we not kissed before this. Now that I have kissed you I love you!! And believe me, I can be a pretty good stalker with the food I Love!
(5)Kyle B.
Good sushi. The rolls themselves are nothing particularly special, but the chef always gets creative with the sauce, which looks good and tastes good. From the outside this restaurant does not look like much, but inside is decorated with a modern theme that is a little too dark for my taste. The decorations are cool, though. The service here is great! Almost every time I go here they give me a gift card for about $6 for the next visit. I have tried a couple of the noodle dishes and was not disappointed. I would recommend staying away from the peanut dish, it is a little too rich. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to get some good sushi for a good price.
(4)A. P.
Loved the sushi. The Salmon sashimi tasted fresh and was very well-presented. The Dragon Roll was very pretty on the plate and had good flavor. The waitress and hibachi chef were very nice. It did surprise me when the hibachi chef cooked the seafood first because seafood usually only takes a few minutes. I noticed that another diner's scallops seemed to have been on the grill for a long time, and apparently the diner agreed because she didn't eat them. And when I tasted our hibachi shrimp, it was overcooked, as suspected. So I have to take away a star for that. Hopefully, it was only because it was an inexperienced chef and others won't have the same problem. Overall, it was still a pleasant experience, so I would definitely go back again and try some other items on their vast menu.
(4)Carolyn S.
Disgusting! Horrible! Service rushed. Stay away! Mislead by the reviews...rather unfortunate to say the least. Yuck!
(1)Jamison R.
I've been back to Tomo many times since I wrote this review. Until recently, I had only had the sushi (try the spicy scallop handroll - it's not on the menu but they'll make it for you) but a few weeks ago, I tried the hibachi. I have to say, it was really good. I had the chicken and shrimp combo and for lunch I think it was $12.95. Included were soup or salad, fried rice, and vegetable. It was such a large portion, I took about half of it home. I thought it was a great deal.
(4)Neal P.
Very new. Just opened in August 2009. On the East side of Keystone in the 7400 block, right in front of WalMart. Modern decor with the open black-painted ceiling. Four types of seating arrangements: tepanyaki grills, tables (for 2 and for 4), sushi bar, and regular bar. 2 TV's in the main dining area. 6 hibachi/tepanyaki grills. I haven't tried the tepanyaki grills yet, just the sushi/sashimi samplers. The sushi and sashimi was very fresh and tender, high quality cuts of fish. I was impressed. My sashimi sampler (regular size) came on an ice sculpture made out of crushed ice (like the stuff a snow-cone is made out of), with a flashing-multicolored light at the bottom of the ice. Very cool presentation that I haven't seen before. Very polite and attentive all Asian staff. Glasses were refilled quickly. Prices are in line with other high-quality Japanese/sushi places. If Sakura down the street is packed and has a wait, go up the street and try here. See their web site for hours and a copy of the menu.
(4)Tristan S.
Sakura, H20, and Naked Chopstix - watch out! You have your work cut out for you. In spite of Tomo's bland strip-mall exterior, the restaurant is a unique force in Indiana sushi. If a live-action "Akira" was filmed in Indiana, this would have to be one of the main locations. But the odds of that are significantly less than getting super-fresh sushi in Indianapolis, like Tomo's. The decor is sweet: dark, futuristic, slightly tacky, wonderfully unique. The menu is nearly overwhelming: rolls with many combinations of seafood and sauces, and plenty of sake to choose from - more than several other nearby sushi places. This is the first time I've seen live items on a local sushi menu. My dad had live oysters, and we split live scallops which were AMAZING (though technically they're dead by the time they're sliced and presented to you.) We had several rounds of sushi, each roll presented on its own artfully (or tackily, depending on your taste in art) decorated tray. Each was terrific. But I nearly cried when I saw the table next to us had a volcano roll that was actually set afire, and the one we had just eaten never had a flame on the plate. It's just not the same without the fire! Staff was terrific, fast and polite. Dessert was interesting but good: a fried banana with ice cream was much better than it looked. Can't wait to go back.
(5)Chris M.
Tried a few different sushi items and some octopus sashimi this time. Way better choices than what I went with during my last visit. The lobster roll (i forget what they called it) was awesome. Everything tasted great and the service was fine. I want to sit at a hibachi table sometime and have them singe my eyebrows with flames and then watch them squirt the fire with the little toy person that looks like he is peeing. Just watch the chef and you will see what I am talking about. Hilarious!
(4)Susie D.
Loved this place! Having been to Benihana a few weeks ago and now today Tomo, hands down Tomo was better. Fried rice is included at Tomo, extra at Benihana. Rice was excellent, flavored well. Ginger sauce was very good. Our Chef was Peter and put on a good show. Much better than Benihana by far. Will go back for sure!
(5)Michelle L.
As other reviewers have said, FABULOUS presentation. The Rock Star was ok, we really ended up enjoying the Crazy Tuna which has peppered tuna. The staff is great, comfortable atmosphere, great hibachi. Basic sake selection, don't go for the domestic stuff, seemed pricy. The bottled, served cold junmai daiginjo they sell is very mild, nicely drinkable.
(4)Michelle W.
Great food presentation. Chef always sends a special treat to the table. Beats Sakura any day!
(5)Patsy H.
Great tasting sushi art. No dr. Pepper.
(4)Tiffany B.
Enter an atmosphere unlike any other in Indy--behind the façade of a perhaps less than inspiring strip mall front, you will discover a richly decorated world within. Tomo Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar features an urban space equal to what you might encounter off a main thoroughfare in the heart of Tokyo, or a hip NYC 'hood. Tucked into a special section of the restaurant, the hibachi (also known as teppanyaki) grills are bounded by dark glittering granite table surrounds, modern yet comfortable seating, subtle splashes of blue lighting, wrapped with distinctive architectural details on the walls. If just for the décor, go once! The sushi was quite tasty and the presentation was top notch--absolutely, a work of art! It's the safe bet if you do go to check out the décor. And they offer half price sushi on Sunday afternoons, if you're still on the fence. Unfortunately, I cannot offer compliments on the teppanyaki. I gave some advice to the chef, but who knows if he really took it to heart or if I just visited on an off-day? Unlike the average Indy diner, I do not descend from a line of deer who might subsist on a salt-lick alone. I abhor overly salty food and rarely ever add it to my own cooking. How the hell an Asian joint (uh, isn't soy sauce the first ingredient of pretty much any teppanyaki dish??) came up with a bland fried rice that tasted saltless remains a mystery. The chef conceded that perhaps he'd used the sweet butter, rather than salty. If that got sorted out, I'd be willing to give it one more try. Plenty of great restaurants stumble a bit in the beginning. Before you commit to the teppanyaki, see if they'll let you sample their two dipping sauces which were also inferior to every other teppanyaki place I've ever eaten. I gave the chef feedback on that also and he said he was refining it. If that dipping sauce has been fixed, you might be brazen and give the grill a chance.
(3)Eve G.
The food was excellent. We go the calamari, california roll, shrimp tempura roll, crab stick, eel tempura, and spider roll. Everything was amazing. The staff was nice and very attentive. They even gave us a free $5 gift card for our next visit. Its my favorite spot in Indy next to Sakura. Loved it!
(5)Stephanie B.
People, 5 stars? I know it's all relative, but NO! This is not a 5 star sushi restaurant. It was ok. The tuna in my roll was suspicious, the himachi was chewy, and even the soy sauce had a strange smoky flavor.
(2)Douglas B.
This is easily the best place for sushi in the city!! I was introduced to Tomo by a sushi connoisseur who raved about it for a few weeks. The place lived up to the hype and surpassed all expectations. The Volcano, Dragon and Spider rolls are excellent and can fill you up almost by themselves. The rolls here are bigger than 97% of the other places I've been. The rolls are all so beautifully crafted they almost look too good to eat...almost. Hopefully you are with a group and you have a few people to share a few different rolls . Now there's more than just out of this world sushi at Tomo, if you do the hibachi meals, you get a great show! Ask for Rudy. He is the real deal. He does all the cool, flashy knife tricks, but what really sets him apart and makes him great is that he's actually got a personality. He's funny and makes the meal an experience. Once again the portions are enough to have some left over since it comes with soup, salad and a nice fruit dessert to top it all off. From the outside, the place looks like your typical strip mall Chinese restaurant. Don't let the outside fool you. When you step inside you'll find the decor to be simple, clean with a very modern, hip European feel. If I remember correctly, the place is actually owned by French restaurateurs. Regardless, the place is top notch!
(5)Troy P.
We love Tomo, fantastic hibachi grill and some of the best sushi around! The decor is pretty trendy and nice, don't let the exterior of the building fool you, this is a nice place. We go there 2-3 times a month! I highly recommend Tomo!
(5)Shir W.
i checked the reviews before i went, but it was way worse than i thought! the waiter wasn't so nice and talked toooo soft. the soup they gave us taste didn't like any other miso soups, there were no seaweed nor tofu, all we tasted was salty and MSG! we ordered beef terriyaki, and their 3 sushi rolls lunch special. the terriyaki was so-so, a bit over cooked. the fried rice that came along with the terriyaki was a bit too oily. the veggie was okay. the 3 sushi rolls we ordered were boston, alaskan, and eel cucumber. for the alaskan, it was way toooo much cucumber, too few salmon and too small avocado. same for the boston roll, the cucumber took half of the space. they took away our plates way too soon, we felt like they were kicking us out or something, and there weren't that many tables taken and no customers in line at all. they gave us the bill even before we asked for it. it was kinda rude. the only good thing is, their "yummy sauce" whatever that is, does taste pretty yummy.
(2)Nico And Joan S.
Not sure why people like this place. They are really good and fancy on plating the food. But I do not come here to see to some art. I come here to have a good sushi, which I do not get. Their sushi is far below average, comparing to Sakura, Narita (Plainfield), or Ocean World. I ordered 3 or 4 different sushi menu, but really, and literally it is actually the same flavor sushi.. just different plating!! The menu is quite expensive too.
(1)Jimmy W.
Tomo was just ok. I had a difficult argument with my significant other regarding dinner on the night that we visited Tomo. She wanted to go somewhere else for sushi, and I wanted to come to Tomo. NOW the reason for me wanting Tomo was that on average, Tomo had better reviews than this other place on Yelp. Her argument was that one of her closest friends had just had a terrible experience. Needless to say, since I'm writing a review for it, she conceded, and we were on our way. There were only a few key points about Tomo that really stick in my mind. We waited a long time after arriving to have our order taken, and by the time our waitress came to take our drink order, we were ready for food. Not a big deal. All of the wait staff seemed super busy, which makes sense since it was a crowded night, but maybe they could have had a few more people in there? Still, not a huge deal, but worth mentioning. When our food came, it was absolutely delicious and we weren't disappointed at all. We ordered quite a variety of sushi and each one was unique and tasty, and all of the flavors meshed very well together. The presentation was very good with all of the sushi displayed nicely on a big white (albeit a little bit dirty) plate, with the typical ginger and wasabi (which was very spicy!) garnishes. The one detractor from the night was the cold, cold air that kept blowing in on us every time somebody opened the door. I know it's not something they have a lot of control over, so I will only leave this as a recommendation: if you go there on a cold night - sit as far away from the door as possible! We both had to eat with our jackets on the whole time and were making our way out the door quickly so that we could get into the warm car as soon as possible. Will we be back? Probably not until we've tried some other sushi places in town and made our decisions.
(3)Carla P.
We were in town for the Final Four and was looking for somewhere to eat for Easter lunch. The restaurant we wanted to go to was closed so we ended up at the next restaurant we saw that was appealing and it was Tomo! They are very artistic with their rolls and such. We had the Spicy Girl Roll and it was AMAZING!!! Possibly the best sushi roll that we have ever had. Now if only they had the same dish in Iowa...
(5)Adam L.
I've tried most of the sushi places in Indianapolis at one point or another, and although none of them compare to a coastal location where the sushi may have been swimming that morning, Tomo is still pretty good. The food is quite tasty, and the menu has plenty of options. I got the miso soup, seaweed salad, a tuna roll (my standard barometer of sushi quality), a Dragon Roll, and a Spider Roll. All were excellent, and the presentation was top notch. Prices are pretty reasonable, but you owe it to yourself to splurge a little. I'm looking forward to trying their hibachi menu in a few weeks.
(4)Leah P.
They do deliver. Great atmosphere.
(4)Tao Tao W.
we went here for a graduation dinner last weekend for a party of 7. Half of us got hibachi and the other half got sushi. The sushi was really good. I got the roll that had mango and another roll with jalapeno and strawberries. The rolls came out very decorated and were a good size offering for the price paid. The hibachi was ok and it was pretty much the same as any other place. The show was a little below standards compared to some of the other shows that I have seen. However, we weren't the best audience either. We did get a free fried banana dessert and also a $15 gift card to use for next time. The only thing was the wait for the hibachi chef was like an hour which was way too long.
(4)Kelly M.
I love Tomo. They have a modern interior and. Friendly staff. No gluten free menu, but for me, I bring my own gf soy sauce. I love unagi, it has become almost an obsession for me, and tomo has generous portions for the unagi entree. I am a little shy about breaking out my gf soy there though because last visit, one of the servers seemed insulted i brought my own sauce. I explained my sensitivity and that i love the food. I am not sure how much she understood because she gave me a gift certificate for my next visit.
(4)Krysten D.
My family and I come to this restaurant quite a few times. Sometimes more than once a month. But this time probably has to be the worst experience we've had. The waitress brought out salads for everyone when we clearly reminded her twice that we wanted two soups. And the soup tasted a little watered down and bland. Our waitress took forever to refill our drinks. When she finally did, she refilled the other two people's drinks and completely skipped past us. The food wasn't uniformly cut so there were big chunks of meat and vegetables. And when it came time to pay, we had a coupon for buy three hibachi dinners get one dinner of equal or lesser value for free. And they wouldn't take the coupon. So they had to end up making us another hibachi dinner on top of all the food we ordered. It was just a big hassle instead of taking the coupon and having the manager explain to us instead of our waitress who clearly had an attitude by the time she brought our check back. Needless to say, we won't be back...
(1)David K.
i really enjoyed Tomo. food quality and presentation was very good. Wait staff was too cute too. :) hey i am guy what can i say.
(4)Kristin B.
This is Japanese with options. You can have a Benihana-type meal where they cook in front of you, or you can sit at the sushi bar, or you can sit at a regular table. Wherever you choose, you will have to keep asking yourself if you're still in Indianapolis. The decor is stunning! The place looks totally nondescript from the outside, but don't be fooled. I've been to dozens of Japanese restaurants all over the US and Hawaii - this one is the best, by far. Unbelievable! FABULOUS food. Millions of options for vegetarians and vegans. I don't remember the name of the veg sushi I had as an appetizer, but when it came out it was hard to eat because it was pure artistry. What a gorgeous plate! The individual rolls were arranged around a giant swirled design of sauces in 4 or 5 bright colors - the most beautiful presentation I've ever seen anywhere. If I remember correctly, the rolls included sweet potato, some other veggies, rice, and all topped by a slice of ripe mango. WOW. I also enjoyed a veggie dish with big, fat Udon noodles. Delicious! Great seaweed salad - one of my test plates at any Japanese restaurant. My friend had raw fish sushi and a fried rice with meat... He kept saying "Oh my God..." every time he tried something whether it was what he ordered or one of my choices. He is a world traveler and he lives in Chicago - the man knows good food! I can't close without mentioning the prices. How low can you go??? Incredible - and this is NOT a chain, thank goodness. Support your independents!!! Also, enormous portions and a giant menu so nobody will be unhappy. Ample free parking - this place is in a small strip mall. Lovely restrooms, in keeping with the whole restaurant. Super service! Everyone was of Asian descent, and each person had a friendly smile. Our server was a wonderful young woman who was on-the-spot with beverage refills and plate removal. If you've all but given up on a perfect restaurant experience in Indianapolis, this place WILL change your mind.
(5)Amber J.
I only have good things to say about my neighborhood favorite. The options are plentiful, the wait staff is friendly and happy to have you (dinner happier than lunch, I've noticed), the prices are good and the fish is delicious. I've eaten on the hibachi side once and the sushi side several times. Every time my food has been delicious and well prepared. The hibachi chefs have a few different "tricks" up their sleeves than I've seen before. On the sushi side I'm a big fan of the sweet potato roll but I also always get my standby - tuna/avocado roll as well. Happy to have such a delicious sushi place so close.
(4)Paige E.
This place is responsible for me liking sushi.
(5)Neil R.
Tomo is one of those places that if you just drove by and saw it, you really couldn't tell how amazing it is. I had lived in Indy for probably 7 years before I had some people invite me to eat there, when I only lived a couple of miles away. It really is a shame since they do such a fantastic job with their hibachi AND sushi. The preparation of their food definitely has much more consideration than the marketing of their restuarant. The hibachi is always fun, as it should be, and the quality of steak and chicken is very good. The Mango Lobster roll and Full Moon roll are my favorites and are presented in such a way that you can't believe you aren't at an expensive sushi restaurant. Every time I've been, I've was given a coupon to use on another visit. It usually expires in a couple of weeks, but it is nice they are trying to get repeat business. Good for couples all the way to large parties.
(4)Jamillah A.
This is by far one of the best sushi places in the city. The sushi is very fresh and the atmophere is very relaxing. Tomo has never been crowed the two times I've been there. You feel like royalty everyone standing around waiting for your next request. The Hoosier Roll is by far one of my favorites. I love this place
(5)Chris R.
I must admit, I did not want to like this place. I am a long time Sakura fan, and despite sometimes long waits for a table, I did not think they needed the competition. Plus we think all hot table Benihana meals all taste the same. We ate in the room without the hot tables, selected sushi both a-la-cart and from the menu. Ordered Sake and waited for the verdict. The Sake, Momofoko Pearl (unfiltered) was a treat. But the sushi stole the show. First rate presentation, very fresh, beautiful, artful, luscious and....delicious. There are ample cooked fish dished on the sushi menu, so don't be afraid to try. The Lobster Tempura Roll is highly recommended. Our son had the hibachi steak (and we did not need to sit through the show) he loved it. My mother had the Rocky Shrimp app. as it was highly recommended on Yelp. Nice generous pours of wine followed the sake. All in all a wonderful experience.
(4)Jelly R.
All of the sushi places in the area have pretty similar rolls and food quality, so for me it comes down to location, availability of parking, atmosphere, and service. Based on those considerations, this is one of my favorite sushi places. One thing I like about it is that they used to bring you a steaming hot towel that had a lavender smell, to wipe your hands right after you arrived. . . so, in theory, everyone then had clean hands before they handled the menu. The meals also used to come with a small side salad with this really good ginger dressing on it. Last time we were there, we were not offered the towel or the salad. I hope they did not do away with those things.
(4)Rick G.
It's been a LONG time since I've been this impressed with a restaurant. Last week, it was national Sushi day. Our schedule didn't permit us to have a dinner out, so we decided to do Sushi for lunch. We picked Tomo soley because it is close to my wife's office and we only had an hour. Tomo is located in a rather unassuming strip mall on N Keystone avenue. I wasn't expecting much when I went it, but my first thought was "Wow! This is classy!". Very nicely decorated. I instantly felt relaxed and comfortable. We did two lunch specials, which were two Sushi rolls, soup or salad, and a soft drink or tea for $7.50 (give or take a few cents....I can't remember the exact price". The salad was fresh and crisp, the dressing was tasty, and the Sushi was GREAT. Fresh and delicious, I can't think of a single bad thing to say about it. Service was prompt and friendly, and my drink was kept topped off. I believe I have a new go to place for lunch. Well done, Tomo!
(5)Raechel H.
There's definitely some potential here. Sadly, I didn't get sushi this time. The hubs and I are watching our calorie intake for beach season, so we split a hibachi combo. There's a couple combo options, but we went for the filet and chicken. The combo comes with veggies, fried rice and a side soup & salad. To even it up, we ordered an extra side soup & salad. My usual hot green tea was actually more like room temperature. Bummer. The plate that our combo came out on was heart-shaped! Our maybe it was shaped like a leaf? Whatev. I'm going with the heart idea. Of course, they brought us extra plates, but I like to share the plate. I feel like it says, "I trust that you won't eat it all." We left only spending about $35 for everything. Not bad. I may stop in for sushi one day, but I wouldn't go out of my way to get it here. But hey, I could be wrong.
(3)LaMarco C.
I almost walked out when I entered and there were no customer at 2pm on a Saturday. This place needs a major renovation. The sweet potato rolls are good and the prices are very reasonable
(3)Tina G.
I simply love this place! The sushi the hibachi...everything Service is great. Cocktails are delicious
(5)Miguel F.
This has been my wife and I's favorite sushi place until Asaka...but even Asaka can't truly compare to the consistent quality of fish offered at Tomo. I have never tried anything here but the sushi and 90% of the time it has been completely flawless. Every type of fish here is delicious and extremely high quality. The Salmon here is by far the best quality of any place in Indy. Nothing compares! The other fish are usually excellent as well, although a few times we had some strange tasting Eel or rarely Tuna...still 5 stars worthy. Really dark inside the restaurant, which I like. If you go during the day, after you are done and you step back outside...it's like emerging from a cave or something. Overall an excellent sushi place that I hope stays open forever. Highly recommended!
(5)Clare L.
I was sadly underwhelmed by this place. The Butler basketball team has raved about Tomo on Twitter for years, so I figured, good enough for the Bulldogs, good enough for me. Not so much. Granted, we did have a wait and it was busy, but when my friend and I finally got a spot at the counter, we couldn't get anyone's attention to take our order. Finally got that done but I didn't find the rolls we got to have too much flavor and the salad/whatever dressing they used was a disappointment. Definitely don't get what you pay for here. Maybe its better for the grilled food items, but for sushi in Indy, I will definitely go elsewhere.
(2)Stacey C.
I have eaten here three times and the food and service has been consistent. The space is dark and has some interior design features. Chairs are moderately comfortable. Their sushi is good. Not amazing. But it is consistently good. I have enjoyed their hibachi a few times and it was good. Like any hibachi dinner your impression relies strongly on the chef preparing your food not only for taste but for entertainment. I have been seated at a table with five people and another visit at a table with ten. The more people at the table it seems the more energy from the chef, the more entertaining, the more you enjoy the experience. Overall it is a good under visited spot.
(3)Mark G.
Really liked the atmosphere sushi was great. Service wasn't as attentful as we wanted on a slow day, but was alright. Will go back again. Anytime the sushi chef makes it look like art with small details of the knife and placement of ingredients you know it's good. For that reason would go back! Not a huge fan of habachi so that's not what I would go there for.
(4)Casey B.
So, we went here for a casual dinner on my Father's birthday. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, good service, nice setting. Not too crowded considering it's in a strip mall. They were a little understaffed, so if it looks busy I wouldn't chance it. Hibachi: Great taste, cooked quickly. Show wasn't beyond the standard but we didn't mind. Sushi: I just got two California rolls which should have been simple, but they tasted like cardboard. Could have just been the ingredients weren't fresh that day, who knows. I have yet to try any of the other sushi so of course it could be much better. It was a bit pricy, but hibachi tends to be.
(3)Holly H.
Don't let the exterior fool you, the food here is fantastic! I was feeling very veg when I visited Tomo, so I ended up ordering clear soup along with the cucumber roll and sweet potato roll. I am partial to cucumber rolls, ordering them everywhere I go. However, the sweet potato roll was the show-stopper for me. It was tempura sweet potato in a roll. Fried potato in a roll. So. Good. It was a great and inexpensive lunch option on the north side. I am excited to revisit Tomo soon and continue to explore their menu.
(4)Kelley R.
These place is so fun! The food is excellent! The drinks are good too! Never had bad service here
(5)Kyle D.
Overall: The good: Great service, good food, and very reasonable prices. We were seated and served promptly. Portion sizes were good too. The bad: Just not 5-star quality sushi. I've had much better fish, but that doesn't mean it's bad. Still a great restaurant with good service and food. The atmosphere could have been a little bit better. Food took a while considering we were one of the only groups there. Atmosphere: 8/10 Service: 8/10 Food: 8/10
(4)Ronnie W.
Yeah, not sure why the rave reviews. My friend loves the habatchi grill. I have had on the 1st visit California roll - not bad 2nd visit Tempura shrimp - blah no flavor 3rd visit Filet Mignon Tetiyaki - blah no flavor wait staff was very friendly, food was hot and came out in a timely manner. Just doesn't do it for me.
(2)Ted W.
Wow. Beat sushi in Indy. I don't know how else to say it. Everything was good and service was also great. I highly recommend!
(5)Sean C.
I just love everthing there, food, presentation and fast service as well as friendly environment. I used to dine at Sakura or Ocean World for high quality sushi and sasimi, no longer since I found Tomo. This represents new generation of sushi and sasimi in terms of style, presentation and creationm while food is reasonably priced. Come and try it and find out yourself!
(5)Yolanda M.
I had a large group and we ate at the Hibachi grill. The staff was nice and tolerable of our large group. The griller was nice and he wasn't super engaging and entertaining but he did give us a little show. The food was great! I had the Salmon Hibachi grill dinner as well as the spicy tuna roll. There was plenty of food and I had to take a to go box. I appreciate more bang for my buck!
(3)Lauren W.
Excellent price for sushi and I love their specialties sushi menu. Snow mountain and Volcano sushi are remarkable sushi!
(5)Paul H.
Best sushi in Indy. Lunch special is a real steal. I am a regular when I am in town. Highest quality ingredients and excellent, fast service. The spicy tuna is consistently the best I have had.
(5)Drew E.
Excellent Sushi, interior could stand a remodel. Excellent service and turn out time as well.
(4)Andrew G.
The restaurant is quite small with a cool atmosphere. The highlight of my dining experience at Tomos was definitely their sushi they do an incredible job on the presentation and it tasted great will definitely be going back to try more. The hibachi was also very flavorful iv had a lot of hibachi and this was the first that offered calamari. I asked for extra fried rice and they doubled it giving me a huge mound to conquer I was very excited. The food was great and the pricing was fair pretty average for Japanese steakhouses. The only down fall was our chef was not into it at all he wasn't enthusiastic and he seemed angry to be there but it won't deter me from going back all around great experience.
(4)J T.
I recently visited for lunch. I think they could do better. The cost was probably competitive, but my salad, chicken stir fry and sushi roll were all a bit underwhelming, each for different reasons. Chicken - a little low on protein and flavor. Salad - watery. Sushi had slightly too much emphasis on the rice. Service was fine. I believe I may have had a better experience with the steakhouse part of the service at Tomo.
(2)Ashley C.
I come here for the sushi! I've had sushi I liked better in Chicago but not in Indy. The service is always great and the prices are very reasonable. I like to come here more for lunch because they have good specials. I have come here on a Saturday night before and the spicy tuna was more on the bland side. I would still recommend this restaurant to anyone. Also, don't be fooled by the way it looks on the outside. Its quite nice inside.
(4)Rosetta D.
I really enjoyed the atmosphere the dinner in the company. I had the steak, scallops and glass of Japanese plum wine white it was awesome! If you're in the area stop in to check them out. You will not be disappointed !
(4)Anna L.
Tomo is located in the corner of a tiny strip mall in front of Walmart. It's front may serve as a disguise, but once you walk in - it has this dimly-lit, upscale atmosphere. Waitresses are nicely dressed in suit complete with a tie. If you are a guy, I guess it makes nice eye candy. Ha. Don't let the looks deter you since it's quite affordable. It's not some half-assed, gross sushi made by an amateur. For lunch, $11.95 can get me 3 rolls + a nice size side salad. I got the spicy yellowtail, tuna avocado, and eel tempura roll. They sure are generous with the fish and it tastes fresh like the sea, not the sewage they feed you at cheapo-buffets. It'd be perfect if they had a low-sodium soy sauce, since the regular one they have is quite salty. Next time, I'll get 2 rolls instead. My eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach since I walked in hungry. I don't want to walk out looking like I have a preggo belly after that rice swells and fills me up. Definitely go hit up their lunch specials when you want a healthier alternative from the usual fast food. They have vegetable sushi options for the non-meat eaters as well!
(4)Steve S.
As someone who eats out 4 to 5 tines a week I am always looking for something else thats great. I found it at Tomo. I have avoided sushi to this point because I do not favor fish but do like some shell fish. I went with two others and played off their recommendations. We had 4 of the specialty rolls and I must say I am a huge fan. The food was exquisite but what really won me over was the exceptional service, patience with me as a novice, uncertain what I was ordering, and the overall enjoyment of the dinning experience. Our waitress walked us through a group saki bomb and I was a bit confused when she cleared the table. It was the highlight of the meal and quite frankly the most fun I've had at dinner ever. I wanted to saki, saki, saki, BOMB! All night long. This place is more than great food. If all you want is uptight dinning than look elsewhere and leave Tomo to us that like the total experience.
(5)Sean D.
We tried to avoid going to a chain restaurant for our hibachi craving and we were happy with our choice. Both times we have gone here our chefs haven't been the most engaging or entertaining with the typical jokes or tricks, but the meal has always been good. This kind of meal is dependable, meaning it will likely taste the same, if not extremely similar, every time you visit. There's no variation or experimenting, but you know what to expect. We look forward to trying another hibachi place and being able to compare the two, but as it stands, we will be returning.
(4)Meg E.
I had a great time at Tomo! The Sake and edamame were very good but the sushi was amazing! I highly recommend the volcano roll - you will be mind blown! :) and don't worry - it looks a little sketchy outside but the inside is full of awesome decor!
(5)David C.
Having heard just last week about both Tomo and Sakura, and being a frequent visitor to Indy, I decided to try Tomo first because it was closer to my hotel. I'd also read numerous positive reviews about their excellent lunch pricing. I can tell you that the sushi was fresh, tasty and well-prepared. (However, it could have just a bit more flavor overall, perhaps with the vegetables in their rolls.) I can also confirm that the sushi served at lunchtime was indeed a great value, as my drink and salad were both included in the 3-roll meal. All of this for around 10 bucks, and you're able to watch the sushi chef make your lunch while sitting in the front dining room. Also I confirm that the entire staff is Japanese and they dress in formal serving attire (black & white). I like that formality, because the restaurant is semi-formal, dark and elegant, which was somewhat a pleasant surprise given their excellent lunch pricing. It is extremely clean as one might expect. I believe it has some nice dark booths on the other side of the dining room, so would be nice for a romantic dinner as well. I will be going back to Tomo the next time I'm in Indy. I'm definitely a fan of this fine sushi restaurant! Last but not least, I arrived at 1130 AM and there was no wait, for which I was grateful, as I was starving that particular day. However, if there would have been a wait, it would be worth it at the price and quality of the lunchtime specials.
(4)Rachael L.
I really like this place. My fiance and I go here when we want predictable sushi. Nothing glamorous, nothing too over the top, just good food. I would recommend this to the novice sushi eater or a family. Its a nice atmoshere and everything about it meets expectations.
(4)Rfs S.
I'm a regular here and a harsh critic. I only eat at the hibachi grill but, it's consistently good. I drink ice tea there and on fill ups they take the glass to the kitchen which I don't like-but other than that.
(4)Lem L.
Very disappointing. Food was awful, restaurant was dark during lunch hours and service was slow and tired. Never returning.
(1)Julia C.
I forgot to check the hours for Sakura and doh! they close for a few hours in the afternoon. Tomo was nearby and I'm SO happy we went there. I forgot how much I love the dark atmosphere. So intimate....and so great for the headache I was developing. :| I'm quite proud of myself. I was hungry, but I didn't order everything on the menu like I did the last time I was there. Spicy Tuna roll & the Keystone roll is the way to go!
(5)Vanessa J.
I can only speak for the lunch special, which is one of the best in the city. For around $8, you can get 2 regular sushi rolls of your choice with a soup or salad (tip: get the salad). For $3 more, you can get a third roll, although their rolls are cut pretty thick and two is just right for a lunch portion. They offer a number of bento lunch boxes for the same price as the 2-roll combo, as well as katsu and noodle dishes. Sidenote: the lighting is extremely dark, almost nonexistent, in here. Prepare your eyes upon exit!
(4)Corey L.
My wife & I wanted Japanese but were looking for something different than our usual Japanese go-to spots. We had previously been to Benihana, Izakaya, and Kazaan. This restaurant was the worst of the four. Our waitress was often MIA - I had to ask another waitress for a refill. My steak was overcooked and the shrimp wasn't seasoned with anything but butter. Her Yakisoba was prepared in the back kitchen as opposed to on the grill and was also under seasoned. The whole presentation by the chef was rushed and impersonal. My wife did enjoy the atmosphere better than some of the other Japanese steakhouses but the food was considerably lower in quality. Tomo's pricing is positioned lowered then the other steakhouses so our expectations were probably a bit high but we ended up spending around the same amount. If you are considering this place, pay an extra 10% and head a few miles up the road to Benihana.
(2)Krista R.
I like deals. I like sushi. I like Tomo! For lunch, any 2 rolls for $7.25, any 3 rolls for $10.25. Soup, salad, or soft drink included. We started off with Pork Gyoza as an app. Though tasty, the dumplings were just barely warm. Not sure if they sat too long, or if they were never properly cooked to begin with. We both chose soup as our accompaniment, and again, it was hardly warm. Great flavor, but not hot like soup should be. For our rolls, I had the Spicy Tuna and Philly Roll, and my friend ordered the Salmon Avocado and Tuna Avocado Roll. Among the four, the Spicy Tuna absolutely stood out. It was zippy and fresh. Highly recommend it. There was no way either of us could have eaten 3 of Tomo's sushi rolls as they are so large...but don't let that stop you! Order away -- the sushi is excellent. A note on the service: my friend was just eating his ginger (literally his fork was in his hand) when a serer who was not our own approached the table and took his plate without warning. I had ginger to share but an awkward moment, still. We will return as this is a great deal, the fish tasted fresh, and the ambiance is really sleek. Service and food temps held me back from giving Tomo more stars this time around.
(3)Ericka D.
I don't know why this place is getting such high ratings it's just kind of ok. I went there today to have lunch and ordered the Sushi Deluxe and a Spider roll. Now, the spider roll was great and had the right ratio of ingredients in it but the Sushi Deluxe came out and it was warm! Who wants to eat warm nigiri sushi? It was really off putting to me. My boyfriend ordered the Spicy Maki and he said the same thing. Now the service was great but we left barely having eaten.
(3)Jay P.
Started off on the wrong foot with a coupon problem. The food was good but the raw chicken touched the vegetables. They also used the same utensils to touch raw chicken and cooked food without washing. Then they put the veggies where the chicken was cooking without cleaning the grill. Not vegetarian friendly. Nice atmosphere. Food was good but not outstanding.
(2)Whitnie E.
This place is my boyfriend and I's most favorite sushi and hibachi place to dine. Their clear soup is delicious and their house salad is simple and refreshing. The staff is always friendly and people are always coming by to refresh your drink. To the eats: One of my stand-by rolls is the Spicy Girl roll. It is so delicious, with spicy salmon on the inside and spicy tuna mix with crunchy bits on the top. The thing that makes Tomo's sushi so delicious is the plating with the 4 sauces. They pretty much enhance any roll you order. We have tried most of the "special" rolls menu, and alongside the Spicy Girl, the Tomo Special Roll and Keystone Roll are favorites. I prefer to order a side of sashimi on the side, and their salmon sashimi is always fresh, ice cold, and delicious. Seems simple, but it can be easy to mess up sashimi. If you are looking for a smaller roller, I suggest the yellowtail scallion roll or the spicy scallop roll. Both are great. As for hibachi, their prices are great compared to other places and you get a heaping plate of food that almost always winds up in a "To Go" box. I have ordered the shrimp, chicken, steak, and scallops. None of them disappointed. Their fried rice is some of the best I've had. It is full of flavor and absolutely delicious. Their lunch hibachi specials are extremely affordable. Two of my favorite details though are the hot towel you are presented with when you are seated, and the sliced orange or candy you are presented with at the end of the meal.
(5)Beth B.
Here's the scene...my sweet daughter wants some sushi. We cruise by our favorite spot and can't even get into the parking lot. There were cars circling praying for a parking space. So, off to try something new. I'd read the reviews for Tomo and figured it was worth a shot. It was a VERY sunny spring day so when we walked into the extremely dark dining room as was literally afraid I might fall on the way to our table. Why so dark? I get the impression this place has a clubby feel later in the evening? I need to say that our server was the best. She was so sweet to my daughter, touching her shoulder when she talked to her and paying her a lot of special attention. In general the service was spot on. I must have been asked a minimum of 20 times whether I'd like more iced tea. Okay, a little annoying (NO I don't want more tea) but thoughtful. My princess ordered edamame and a California roll. I ordered the mackerel and some crazy souped up roll. Everything was really good except for my roll. It was way over sauced and just really over the top. I'll take the blame for that though, I should have known better and stuck to sushi. We'll definitely visit again...on a cloudy day!
(3)Samuel M.
Ok sushi and below par hibachi! Maybe being from California spoils me with much better food but still how could so many rate this restaurant so highly and yet their food be so average or below! We tried simple things like cucumber rolls to California rolls or house special Tomo rolls and they all miss the mark by just enough to be nothing more than average. Then there was the hibachi: over cooked scallops and lobster, so so beef, and at best, average quality meats! Wow! Good luck...
(2)Susan F.
I went here with some work peeps for a going away party for me. Little side note: we did call and make a reservation. However, we are nurses. We always make reservations around 7:30-8:00 ish, that way people can some after work. So. This apparently threw them off big time at Tomo. They are one of those "seat you when your party is here" places, which I understand, having worked in restaurants for most of my adult life. HOWEVER, we kept trying to explain that 1. we were reducing our party size from the original reservation; 2. people would be coming later. We picked this place for mulitple reasons: because I love sushi; they also have habachi for those people who don't like sushi; and I had never been there (I'm all about a new place). So four to five of us are there at first. We tried to explain that we wanted to be seated, and that more people would be coming later. OMG. First, we had a bit of a language barrier thing going on, and then there is the policy of only seating if the whole party is there. And they could not understand that some of us wanted sushi, and some wanted habachi. They kept telling us that they could only seat two or more people for the habachi. For the love, people. We seriously had to explain this to three people. We could not possibly be the vrey first people to ever go there and have this situation. This is not difficult. Seat us all at the damn habachi, already!!!!!! Finally I think we just pretended like the other people weren't coming so they would seat us. It was a bit on the ridiculous side. And they were not busy, to just add insult to injury. On to the food. It was seriously delicious. Almost all of us ended up getting habachi AND sushi. Yes, we totally pigged out. They also had a very good drink special-it was fairly cheap and good; $3 for a mai tai, I believe. The sushi was very fresh, and tasted good. The habachi was entertaining. I had the chicken and steak combo habachi. As at all habachi restaurants, the rice was delish!!! Now, I do have to say that they gave us a free dessert for my going away. We got some ice creams(their choice). Besides the inital fiasco, the staff was very friendly.
(4)Jemmie W.
Reviews of ethnic food in Indianapolis have to take into consideration that the restaurant is in Indianapolis. The best Chinese restaurant in Indy wouldn't make it in San Francisco. The best Cajun restaurant in Indy wouldn't make it in New Orleans. And so on. Tomo is very good for Indy - you will be hard pressed to find another Japanese steakshouse and sushi bar in Indy that's better - I can't think of one. The stir fry with rice we got was pretty good, but it's really hard to screw that up. The sushi a la carte was fresh and the portions were fairly good - Sakura quality (kind of gold standard in Indy for sushi). We will be back.
(5)N. L.
(We only ordered sushi, so this review does not cover the teppanyaki...) Not the best quality sushi in absolute terms, but it's good; it's GREAT when you account for value. Tomo charges an average $5/sushi, $11/specialty roll, but they were generous with the fish portions. Service was courteous and attentive, too. I'd come back if I find myself in the area and have a hankerin' for sushi. If given the choice, though, I'd opt for Wasabi since the fish quality there is better.
(3)Suzie T.
I really really like most Asian cuisines and my cabinets are full of most ingredients to make from scratch at home. I have found that it's hard to find extremely good Asian restaurants here in Indy. (spoiled w/San Francisco-don't mean to be a snob-I love Indy) I rec'd a message from a kind yelper to suggest her fav's. So this afternoon I went on a trek to check out all the Asian restaurants I could find on line. **Warning pictures can be dangerous if you're planning on staying home that night! I came across all the good reviews about this place and then started shuffing thru the PICTURES posted. OMG! What a great sushi presentation they have. By the time I was done, I was already choosing what I would order tonight. When my guy came in and he didn't smell any tantalizing aromas in the air, he knew we were going out again. So off to Tomo's we go. He had a hard day, so we went early and we were the 3rd table there. --The service was great. We were greeted warmly & seated promptly. The decor was nice the place was very clean. -a lil surprising for a strip mall by Walmart. We ordered drinks. He liked his Manhattan, but the drink I always order, had way too much sweet & sour. I said something to the waitress and the Mngr was close. She immediately came to the table, took the drink and kindly said, "I'll take it off your bill, can I get you anything else?" OH yeah baby--customer service!! --He likes fried appetizers, so we ordered the oysters & calamari. They were tasty. I wasn't crazy about the dipping sauce (mainly tamari) so I asked for something a lil milder and a lil sweeter. She brought Yum Yum sauce-yummy! --We ordered sushi for our entree. A few minutes later the Mrgr came again. She said that the chef had mistakingly made the mango lobster roll instead of the lobster roll we ordered. She apologized and said he will be making your order now unless you want that one. I said well bring us one to sample and we'll let you know. She said, great idea and if you like it, there won't be any up charge because it was a lil more. OH yeah baby--customer service! --We tried, it was very yummy and I gave the chef a thumbs up. We also rec'd the Keystone roll which we ordered and it was my fav! My husband couldn't stop raving about the presentation and the wonderful sauces that were served with them. I loved the sauces too. --The sushi stole the show!! Yum Yum, we will be back, skip the appetizers and have the hibachi & sushi!
(4)Derrick B.
I can't rave enough about Tomo. Rolls have always been super tight. Unparalleled friendly and quick service. By far my favorite sushi joint in the city.
(5)Bihl B.
We've been here many times and have always had good experiences, whether just two of us or a large group. The sushi is some of the best in town and the staff is friendly and easily accommodating. Their special dishes never miss and are consistent every time we're there. If you're not a sushi fan, there's still plenty of offerings if there with those who are. Definitely check this one out.
(4)Morgan S.
I came here because of a recommendation from someone. When we first pulled up, it didn't look like it was going to be much. Once we got inside, I was pleasantly surprised. The hostess was not too friendly but our server was much nicer. The sushi was delicious although the pieces were really large. We shared a California Roll, a Philly Roll and a Spicy Salmon Roll. All were very good! The prices were reasonable, especially for how much you got. I would recommend to anyone in the area.
(4)Diane E.
I'm updating this review to talk about the Hibachi side of this restaurant. I came here last night with a friend visiting from Northern California. We originally were going to have sushi, but once we entered the restaurant, my friend changed his mind and suggested we try the Hibachi. I was game since I hadn't experienced this at Tomo before. The Hibachi side was very busy and it appeared there were several birthdays being celebrated. I ordered the shrimp and scallop combo and my friend opted for the chicken dinner. We were seated with another couple who were on their first date and had a lively conversation with them. Our chef was very friendly and even cracked a few subtle jokes poking fun at Chinese food vs. Japanese food...although our chef was Korean :-) The fried rice was excellent - even better than Benihana in my opinion - and there was so much food that I brought some back for lunch today. Dinner came with some strawberry ice cream afterwards which was nice. I still prefer the sushi, but I was glad we tried the hibachi.
(5)William B.
I eat at this place often. It's a good place to get your sushi kick, the staff are friendly, and the hibachi grill is awesome, but just a little pricy. They have good lunch deals, but everything else seems overpriced. This is Indianapolis and not San Diego, so the quality and price is what kicks it down a star for me, but it's the best sushi restaurant that I have found locally so far.
(4)Angela T.
A great hibachi dinner and reasonably priced. We have also sat in non hibachi area for dinner and that was great too. Sometimes in the hibachi, I feel a bit rushed. They served the soup and salad at the same time. We've never had a problem with parking, and this is our "go to" place for birthdays. Make sure you get the coupon!
(4)Jennifer K.
I've tried sushi at maybe 5-6 different locations throughout the Midwest and one in Scottsdale, AZ and Tomo is my favorite out of all of them. Their sushi tastes better, the presentation is always really nice and the portion sizes are generous. I take my own gluten free soy sauce packets, as they don't offer a GF version, and they've never seemed to mind. The staff has always been very friendly, they have a full bar and this location is easy to find and get in and out of. If I had one complaint it would be that the restrooms could be cleaner and more attractive. It's kind of messy and weird in there.
(4)Kimmi M.
The Hibachi service is great. Besides having fresh food prepared in front of you, the show was awesome, and the hibachi master was great at timing and keeping the whole table talking. I had the chicken hibachi, and it was delicately sauced. Obviously after one taste of the yum-yum sauce though, the delicately sauced entree turns into a yum-yum soaked 'can't eat fast enough' trip into yum-yum land. The salad was just iceberg, which was kind of boring, but they do not skimp on the ginger dressing. Next time I'll be trying the sushi in order to see all of what Tomo has to offer, in addition to being a little more wallet friendly.
(4)Eric B.
My wife and I love Tomo. Excellent lunch special. Michelle, is a fantastic server/hostess. I look forward to our lunches, and monthly dinner stops at Tomo. The location is a little odd, but doesn't affect the quality of their food. I would encourage all to ask about off menu items, as those have been the very best sushi rolls.
(4)Kevin A.
Absolutely, hands down, best hibachi restaurant in Indy!
(5)Shannan S.
Pass. Yelpers really let me down on this one. Nothing great or special about the food, and the decor is really dated. Sushi was mediocre, and there are better options out there. They did have a good sake selection, tho.
(2)Sergio B.
I am have been a huge fan of Tomo since the begining! Little bit of a language barrier for the wait staff, especially when something goes wrong. But their Sushi presentation is nearly the best I've seen.
(4)Liz S.
The service is great! The sushi is probably my favorite here, because they have rolls that ALREADY have the soy paper in it, instead of crudely charging $1/roll that I change from seaweed to soy! But it's so much tastier! And I love their plating--not only is it beautiful, but I don't have to ask for extra spicy mayo--it's in the pretty design! Man oh man, if this place ever announced a happy hour... they'd be in trouble!! :) Go on, get to tryin'!
(5)Jim B.
Stopped in around 300p so there wasn't anyone else in the restaurant and this was my first time visit. Excellent service and amazingly serene environment considering its a strip mall in front of Walmart (you would never know once you walked in the door). Sushi was huge (largest pieces of fish I've ever had at many, many Sushi restaurants), agedashi tofu was excellent and so was the hot green tea. Highly recommended. Perhaps will give Sakura a run for its customers.
(4)Elizabeth C.
This place has solid veggie and vegan options in the sushi. It doesn't say one way or another on the menu, but if you're wondering, the giant veggie roll thing has no tamago in it, so vegans, enjoy! Obviously, the avocado, cucumber, asparagus, and such are also fine. I ate so much sushi that I forget what exactly they had.
(4)Kris P.
Tomo spelled backwards is Omot....I kinda like that. So in honor of Omot let's do a little reverse engineering. The end of another satisfying meal is met with the pleasant,simple presentation of after dinner orange slices. Sharing four rolls was the way to go. Could I have eaten more...yeah I probably could have eaten 14 more rolls. But after four I feel good and guilt free. I keep finding these crunchy rice crispy bits in my sushi. I've never had anything like this...airy and delightful taking the food to another level. The Volcano roll is one of my favorites and is often key to how I judge my sushi bar. Tomo does it like no other. It looks like someone just dumped 2 quarts of this orange crab concoction onto some circularly arranged rolls. Hell yes! Our sushi is presented on a simple white plate except for the Volcano roll which comes on its own flame engulfed plate with Japanese curse words written on the plate with saracha. The miso is great here. It's so salty I can feel my fingers swelling as finish the last bits of tofu. The salad that comes with meal is iceberg lettuce with a ginger dressing. And Im okay with that......every meal doesn't have to be micro-greens. Iceberg lettuce has a time and place. Plus with the polar ice caps melting its gonna get harder and harder to find. So eat up. Our waitress is super bummed out. She got dumped. Or just got her first Morrisey CD. Or hates her job. I don't really care. I'm not here for fake smiles. Just bring the food and the check in a timely manner and you will get 20% guaranteed. As we enter the restaurant, I'm always pleasantly surprised by lounge like atmosphere. It is a black, low lit environment with touches of modern interior design....not exactly a reflection of exterior. Let's go to TOMO!!!!!
(4)Jarrod R.
I happened to have a day off last Friday and decided to treat myself to some sushi for lunch. I had not yet been to Tomo and it was floating on my wish list for several months, so I made it a priority. Remember that scene in Wizard of Oz where Dorothy catches a glimpse of Munchkinland for the first time? That was kind of the same thing here. I went from a fairly nondescript strip mall up on Keystone to the magical and mysterious interior of Tomo. Ok, it wasn't the same as going from black and white to color, but it was in the same neighborhood. The service was outstanding and I felt at ease the whole time I was there. I went with a straightforward sushi lunch with a variety of sushi offerings with a delicious salad to start me off. Having mostly enjoyed "Supermarket Sushi" for the past 6 months or so, it was nice to be able to take those tastes to the next level - there is a difference when the sushi isn't trapped in a little plastic box with little plastic grass. All in all, a wonderful experience. The meal was a great value at lunch and I can't say enough about the service. As evidenced by the many smiling pictures of patrons on the wall as you walk in, I'm not alone in my review of Tomo. I will be back!
(5)Samuel M.
Ok sushi and below par hibachi! Maybe being from California spoils me with much better food but still how could so many rate this restaurant so highly and yet their food be so average or below! We tried simple things like cucumber rolls to California rolls or house special Tomo rolls and they all miss the mark by just enough to be nothing more than average. Then there was the hibachi: over cooked scallops and lobster, so so beef, and at best, average quality meats! Wow! Good luck...
(2)Suzie T.
I really really like most Asian cuisines and my cabinets are full of most ingredients to make from scratch at home. I have found that it's hard to find extremely good Asian restaurants here in Indy. (spoiled w/San Francisco-don't mean to be a snob-I love Indy) I rec'd a message from a kind yelper to suggest her fav's. So this afternoon I went on a trek to check out all the Asian restaurants I could find on line. **Warning pictures can be dangerous if you're planning on staying home that night! I came across all the good reviews about this place and then started shuffing thru the PICTURES posted. OMG! What a great sushi presentation they have. By the time I was done, I was already choosing what I would order tonight. When my guy came in and he didn't smell any tantalizing aromas in the air, he knew we were going out again. So off to Tomo's we go. He had a hard day, so we went early and we were the 3rd table there. --The service was great. We were greeted warmly & seated promptly. The decor was nice the place was very clean. -a lil surprising for a strip mall by Walmart. We ordered drinks. He liked his Manhattan, but the drink I always order, had way too much sweet & sour. I said something to the waitress and the Mngr was close. She immediately came to the table, took the drink and kindly said, "I'll take it off your bill, can I get you anything else?" OH yeah baby--customer service!! --He likes fried appetizers, so we ordered the oysters & calamari. They were tasty. I wasn't crazy about the dipping sauce (mainly tamari) so I asked for something a lil milder and a lil sweeter. She brought Yum Yum sauce-yummy! --We ordered sushi for our entree. A few minutes later the Mrgr came again. She said that the chef had mistakingly made the mango lobster roll instead of the lobster roll we ordered. She apologized and said he will be making your order now unless you want that one. I said well bring us one to sample and we'll let you know. She said, great idea and if you like it, there won't be any up charge because it was a lil more. OH yeah baby--customer service! --We tried, it was very yummy and I gave the chef a thumbs up. We also rec'd the Keystone roll which we ordered and it was my fav! My husband couldn't stop raving about the presentation and the wonderful sauces that were served with them. I loved the sauces too. --The sushi stole the show!! Yum Yum, we will be back, skip the appetizers and have the hibachi & sushi!
(4)Derrick B.
I can't rave enough about Tomo. Rolls have always been super tight. Unparalleled friendly and quick service. By far my favorite sushi joint in the city.
(5)Bihl B.
We've been here many times and have always had good experiences, whether just two of us or a large group. The sushi is some of the best in town and the staff is friendly and easily accommodating. Their special dishes never miss and are consistent every time we're there. If you're not a sushi fan, there's still plenty of offerings if there with those who are. Definitely check this one out.
(4)Morgan S.
I came here because of a recommendation from someone. When we first pulled up, it didn't look like it was going to be much. Once we got inside, I was pleasantly surprised. The hostess was not too friendly but our server was much nicer. The sushi was delicious although the pieces were really large. We shared a California Roll, a Philly Roll and a Spicy Salmon Roll. All were very good! The prices were reasonable, especially for how much you got. I would recommend to anyone in the area.
(4)Diane E.
I'm updating this review to talk about the Hibachi side of this restaurant. I came here last night with a friend visiting from Northern California. We originally were going to have sushi, but once we entered the restaurant, my friend changed his mind and suggested we try the Hibachi. I was game since I hadn't experienced this at Tomo before. The Hibachi side was very busy and it appeared there were several birthdays being celebrated. I ordered the shrimp and scallop combo and my friend opted for the chicken dinner. We were seated with another couple who were on their first date and had a lively conversation with them. Our chef was very friendly and even cracked a few subtle jokes poking fun at Chinese food vs. Japanese food...although our chef was Korean :-) The fried rice was excellent - even better than Benihana in my opinion - and there was so much food that I brought some back for lunch today. Dinner came with some strawberry ice cream afterwards which was nice. I still prefer the sushi, but I was glad we tried the hibachi.
(5)William B.
I eat at this place often. It's a good place to get your sushi kick, the staff are friendly, and the hibachi grill is awesome, but just a little pricy. They have good lunch deals, but everything else seems overpriced. This is Indianapolis and not San Diego, so the quality and price is what kicks it down a star for me, but it's the best sushi restaurant that I have found locally so far.
(4)Angela T.
A great hibachi dinner and reasonably priced. We have also sat in non hibachi area for dinner and that was great too. Sometimes in the hibachi, I feel a bit rushed. They served the soup and salad at the same time. We've never had a problem with parking, and this is our "go to" place for birthdays. Make sure you get the coupon!
(4)Jennifer K.
I've tried sushi at maybe 5-6 different locations throughout the Midwest and one in Scottsdale, AZ and Tomo is my favorite out of all of them. Their sushi tastes better, the presentation is always really nice and the portion sizes are generous. I take my own gluten free soy sauce packets, as they don't offer a GF version, and they've never seemed to mind. The staff has always been very friendly, they have a full bar and this location is easy to find and get in and out of. If I had one complaint it would be that the restrooms could be cleaner and more attractive. It's kind of messy and weird in there.
(4)Kimmi M.
The Hibachi service is great. Besides having fresh food prepared in front of you, the show was awesome, and the hibachi master was great at timing and keeping the whole table talking. I had the chicken hibachi, and it was delicately sauced. Obviously after one taste of the yum-yum sauce though, the delicately sauced entree turns into a yum-yum soaked 'can't eat fast enough' trip into yum-yum land. The salad was just iceberg, which was kind of boring, but they do not skimp on the ginger dressing. Next time I'll be trying the sushi in order to see all of what Tomo has to offer, in addition to being a little more wallet friendly.
(4)Eric B.
My wife and I love Tomo. Excellent lunch special. Michelle, is a fantastic server/hostess. I look forward to our lunches, and monthly dinner stops at Tomo. The location is a little odd, but doesn't affect the quality of their food. I would encourage all to ask about off menu items, as those have been the very best sushi rolls.
(4)Kevin A.
Absolutely, hands down, best hibachi restaurant in Indy!
(5)Shannan S.
Pass. Yelpers really let me down on this one. Nothing great or special about the food, and the decor is really dated. Sushi was mediocre, and there are better options out there. They did have a good sake selection, tho.
(2)Sergio B.
I am have been a huge fan of Tomo since the begining! Little bit of a language barrier for the wait staff, especially when something goes wrong. But their Sushi presentation is nearly the best I've seen.
(4)Liz S.
The service is great! The sushi is probably my favorite here, because they have rolls that ALREADY have the soy paper in it, instead of crudely charging $1/roll that I change from seaweed to soy! But it's so much tastier! And I love their plating--not only is it beautiful, but I don't have to ask for extra spicy mayo--it's in the pretty design! Man oh man, if this place ever announced a happy hour... they'd be in trouble!! :) Go on, get to tryin'!
(5)Jim B.
Stopped in around 300p so there wasn't anyone else in the restaurant and this was my first time visit. Excellent service and amazingly serene environment considering its a strip mall in front of Walmart (you would never know once you walked in the door). Sushi was huge (largest pieces of fish I've ever had at many, many Sushi restaurants), agedashi tofu was excellent and so was the hot green tea. Highly recommended. Perhaps will give Sakura a run for its customers.
(4)Elizabeth C.
This place has solid veggie and vegan options in the sushi. It doesn't say one way or another on the menu, but if you're wondering, the giant veggie roll thing has no tamago in it, so vegans, enjoy! Obviously, the avocado, cucumber, asparagus, and such are also fine. I ate so much sushi that I forget what exactly they had.
(4)Kris P.
Tomo spelled backwards is Omot....I kinda like that. So in honor of Omot let's do a little reverse engineering. The end of another satisfying meal is met with the pleasant,simple presentation of after dinner orange slices. Sharing four rolls was the way to go. Could I have eaten more...yeah I probably could have eaten 14 more rolls. But after four I feel good and guilt free. I keep finding these crunchy rice crispy bits in my sushi. I've never had anything like this...airy and delightful taking the food to another level. The Volcano roll is one of my favorites and is often key to how I judge my sushi bar. Tomo does it like no other. It looks like someone just dumped 2 quarts of this orange crab concoction onto some circularly arranged rolls. Hell yes! Our sushi is presented on a simple white plate except for the Volcano roll which comes on its own flame engulfed plate with Japanese curse words written on the plate with saracha. The miso is great here. It's so salty I can feel my fingers swelling as finish the last bits of tofu. The salad that comes with meal is iceberg lettuce with a ginger dressing. And Im okay with that......every meal doesn't have to be micro-greens. Iceberg lettuce has a time and place. Plus with the polar ice caps melting its gonna get harder and harder to find. So eat up. Our waitress is super bummed out. She got dumped. Or just got her first Morrisey CD. Or hates her job. I don't really care. I'm not here for fake smiles. Just bring the food and the check in a timely manner and you will get 20% guaranteed. As we enter the restaurant, I'm always pleasantly surprised by lounge like atmosphere. It is a black, low lit environment with touches of modern interior design....not exactly a reflection of exterior. Let's go to TOMO!!!!!
(4)Kelly M.
I love Tomo. They have a modern interior and. Friendly staff. No gluten free menu, but for me, I bring my own gf soy sauce. I love unagi, it has become almost an obsession for me, and tomo has generous portions for the unagi entree. I am a little shy about breaking out my gf soy there though because last visit, one of the servers seemed insulted i brought my own sauce. I explained my sensitivity and that i love the food. I am not sure how much she understood because she gave me a gift certificate for my next visit.
(4)Jarrod R.
I happened to have a day off last Friday and decided to treat myself to some sushi for lunch. I had not yet been to Tomo and it was floating on my wish list for several months, so I made it a priority. Remember that scene in Wizard of Oz where Dorothy catches a glimpse of Munchkinland for the first time? That was kind of the same thing here. I went from a fairly nondescript strip mall up on Keystone to the magical and mysterious interior of Tomo. Ok, it wasn't the same as going from black and white to color, but it was in the same neighborhood. The service was outstanding and I felt at ease the whole time I was there. I went with a straightforward sushi lunch with a variety of sushi offerings with a delicious salad to start me off. Having mostly enjoyed "Supermarket Sushi" for the past 6 months or so, it was nice to be able to take those tastes to the next level - there is a difference when the sushi isn't trapped in a little plastic box with little plastic grass. All in all, a wonderful experience. The meal was a great value at lunch and I can't say enough about the service. As evidenced by the many smiling pictures of patrons on the wall as you walk in, I'm not alone in my review of Tomo. I will be back!
(5)Sarah S.
Went to the newest addition to Japanese food on the north side, early on a Wednesday evening. It's nice to have another option in the area, that isn't Sakura or H20, and who doesn't love a restaurant where their "mascot" is an octopus dressed as a hibachi chef? The decor reminded me of something out of a Sims game - black, red and futuristic, a refreshing style for a city that is often full of stale interior design for restaurants. Lots of fancy LED lighting and a bit of tacky fish oriented decorations too, but, it's nice and comfortable and contemporary. Even the music playing over the loud speaker was downtempo, providing a "big city" feel to the establishment. We were greeted instantly, and seated in the dining area, being that we were here for sushi and not hibachi. All the hibachi tables were being used though, either by groups or couples. They also have a larger hibachi in a private area for large groups. My friend had some spicy rolls and really enjoyed them. The presentation was clean and crisp. I had some sashimi and the fish was fresh, generous and delicious. I went to Sakura two days later alone, and the nigiri tasted fishy, when the salmon I had at Tomo was fresh and sweet, as salmon should be. I also had the shrimp tempura appetizer which featured two very large prawns (biggest I've had in the city!) and a nice mix of veggies. They were tasty as well. The service was a bit slow, but, needs were met when requests were made. They also have a somewhat vast (for Japanese) wine list and they make fancy cocktails such as mai tai's. I look forward to trying their hibachi and furthering my menu experience, glad to have Tomo here!
(3)Anna K.
The sushi was excellent. Not only were the designs beautiful but it tasted amazing. Definitely worth my money!
(4)Chris M.
This is really as good as it gets for sushi. I tried Tomo for the first time just over a year ago and have been going back regularly ever since. Outward appearance is deceiving here, as the strip mall setting doesn't exactly elicit thoughts of fine dining. But once inside, I was impressed with the ambiance. Low lights with modern decor is the theme. Half the restaurant is Hibachi-style, the other half is sit-down sushi restaurant. There's also a bar. The sushi is great, prices are more than reasonable, portion sizes are perfect. Service has always been stellar as well. More often than dining in, however, I take advantage of their carry-out. Done in 15-20 minutes...just about the right amount of time I need to get off the couch, throw some shoes on, and drive over. My order has always been perfectly crafted and packaged, and again, the price is certainly right. So check it out sometime. I'll be the guy in sweats picking up his carry-out!
(5)Liz B.
If I were just rating this restaurant on presentation it would receive 5 stars. Unfortunately TASTE is very important to me and the flavors of the sushi just wasn't there for me. I had a combination of rolls and nigiri and I was underwhelmed by both. The fish wasn't super fresh and the rolls were very heavy on the rice. The staff was very nice but there are places in Indy who serve way better sushi that focus more on the fish. If you are a real sushi lover...you probably won't love this place
(2)Christie M.
I don't get the hype. I was really looking fwd to trying this place out before. Attempted it once and it was closed on a Sat at 7:30. No sign saying why. Then more recently, we were successfully able to eat here this past Friday. :) My gf called and made reservation for 6 adults and 3 kids. Well, they set us up for 9 big chairs. I asked for high chairs and they didn't have any available. I have a 2 yr old. He is high energy and does not know what walking means. He is either running or sleeping. No other choices here. Anyways, as I learn this news, while struggling to hang onto my child, I decided I'll wait until one frees up. Most of our party finally arrived and we got seated. No menu or anything...just left us at our table. :( We were only missing one adult and one child. Really? I'm like...um no...can I please just order food for my child now. It is his dinner time. Finally someone heard me complain and brought menus and came by to get our drinks. Also, a high chair was found for me! YAY! Food: Spicy shrimp tempura - so good. The sauce is what did it for me. side order of fried rice for my kid - he loved it. Came piping hot. SUSHI: Spider roll, Eel tempura roll, tako - all the pieces were so huge! Huge tako ( octopus on my rice) Huge crab in the spider rolls, and huge roll in general for the rolls. Like too huge. Took me 3 bites to finish it instead of the usual one. :( Sad because roll falls apart when you can't get it all in one bite. Another sad bit, anyone at our table ordering sushi had to wait forever to get it. They apparently only had one sushi chef that night. :( We were seated near him and could see he was really kicking ass trying to meet demands and failing badly seeing as a lot of people were waiting too. I feel bad for him so that's for the 3 stars. If I didn't I'd put it down to 2 or 1 for poor service and lack of friendliness. Ok, it is really the hostess chic that got on my nerves. Our actual server was pretty nice.
(3)Thu N.
I love the lunch special here. Haven't tried anything else because there is such a variety of delicious, well priced items on the lunch menu. I have been dying to try the mango lobster roll though. Lunch is 6.95 and includes 2 rolls, and soup, salad, or drink. There are a also some bento boxes and hibachi grilled choices for the same price if sushi is not your thing. If you are really hungry there is a lunch option for 3 sushi rolls for 9.95 including drink, soup, or salad as well. It's not just basic rolls on the lunch menu special. My favorite are the shrimp tempura and boston rolls so far. The last meal that I got was the salmon and that was delicious. Cooked perfectly and lightly flavored with a sweet soy sauce. It came with some shumai, vegetables, california roll, white rice, and a pop. It's never been busy and the service is great.
(4)Erin J.
Ugh, I'm so disappointed to have to do this...... Was here last Friday and am sorry to say the main hibachi guy, Peter, moved back to Virgina! The hibachi was not very good at all. The service that night was terrible. As in, we had water and saki and not one time did they fill our water. Hibachi takes time, it's salty, we drink lots of water. We couldn't even find anyone to flag down. I also ordered my favorite roll, the Perfect Roll, and it wasn't perfect at all! It was fishy. And not delicious. Did they loose their sushi chef as well? The dumpling soup was the best part of the meal. I don't think I will be going back anytime soon and I really liked this place. To top it all off, or rather not, they forgot our orange slices at the end of the meal.
(2)Yuduo Z.
Good place!
(5)Chris S.
Late dinner with Alexis and Brandon. Great food, excellent service.
(4)Samantha S.
I think this is the best place in Indianapolis to get Hibachi. I cannot wait to return. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is great as well. Driving by Tomo, I would not have given it a second look. I was told by a friend that he loves the sushi there. I have had the sushi and Hibachi and love both. Excellent food. Excellent Service. Quiet and cozy atmosphere.
(4)Jeremy R.
I love this place.... the hibachi is delicious and great for big gatherings. The hibachi chefs are always in good spirits and enjoyable to watch. I have eaten the hibachi with groups of greater than 15 on three different occasions, and the wait staff has been exceptional at keeping all our drinks full and our table space clear. The sushi is also great! They taste great and are presented artistically on the plate. I love the butterfly roll!
(5)Kjirsten K.
Tomo is a great restaurant. The food and service didn't blow me away, but I didn't really care because I was having so much fun (the long island iced tea drink special was a good way to kick off the night). This is the kind of restaurant that I will come back to because I enjoy being there, and I can see myself trying different dishes until I find one that I really like. I had the chicken terryaki on this trip and was disappointed that the chicken was dry. My co-diners had sushi and the presentation was very impressive. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside is very nice with unique touches throughout. I love the sushi bar with the beautiful "wood" wall behind it. Although there were some slight miscommunications between us and our server and some of our food came out pretty slow, everyone was very friendly and it was obviously not an intentional mistake or blow-off by our server. The prices were high in my opinion and didn't seem worth it for what I got, but in my euphoric state not even that seemed to bother me.
(4)Robert B.
I must start this by saying that my 8 year old daughter said to me , " Daddy you have to give this place 5 stars when you write your review on yelp! 5 stars is the highest? Right Daddy? Because I really like it here!" Out of the mouths of babes, need I say more! After receiving a note from a fellow yelper on my review of Tegry ( which I have always held in high regard) saying that he enjoyed Tegry but his heart remained with Tomo, I felt compelled to try it. Now, I've driven by Tomo several hundred times I've been to Capri, only God knows how many times, I've been in that plaza at radio shack, game stop, the pet store and Walmart an uncountable number of times. I've contemplated lunch....maybe dinner..??.. At Tomo probably 2 dozen times and have been weary about trying it. When it comes to sushi, I've been eating it for 35 years, have eaten it all over the country and out of the country and nothing is worse than bad sushi so I was weary!! To say the least. I thank my fellow Yelper for energizing me with the courage to venture into the unknown rather than stick with the comfort of the past. Tonight was the night. I only had 2 of my children my youngest 8 year old Brooke, who would eat anything I tell her is good or I tell her is a baby anything. Hi Brookie daddy says eat this it's a baby tarantula... Okay daddy, mmmmm that's good!! LOL and my oldest Robert 13 7/8 years old who, I must say was much more adventurous in his earlier years but can still put a "hurtin" on some sushi. The decor was cool like a mix between Miyagi and the 96th street Naked Tchopstix. We ordered Tako Su, keystone Roll, Lobster tempura roll ( best I've ever had), Rock & Roll, tuna sashimi, scallop sashimi, ama Ebi with the fried heads! The presentation was nothing less than flawless and believe you me I'm not a huge presentation guy as long as it is good but these rolls were works of art and they tasted as good as if not better than they look. The sashimi was superb. Fresh, firm, flavorful and abundant. TOMO why have we not kissed before this. Now that I have kissed you I love you!! And believe me, I can be a pretty good stalker with the food I Love!
(5)Kyle B.
Good sushi. The rolls themselves are nothing particularly special, but the chef always gets creative with the sauce, which looks good and tastes good. From the outside this restaurant does not look like much, but inside is decorated with a modern theme that is a little too dark for my taste. The decorations are cool, though. The service here is great! Almost every time I go here they give me a gift card for about $6 for the next visit. I have tried a couple of the noodle dishes and was not disappointed. I would recommend staying away from the peanut dish, it is a little too rich. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to get some good sushi for a good price.
(4)A. P.
Loved the sushi. The Salmon sashimi tasted fresh and was very well-presented. The Dragon Roll was very pretty on the plate and had good flavor. The waitress and hibachi chef were very nice. It did surprise me when the hibachi chef cooked the seafood first because seafood usually only takes a few minutes. I noticed that another diner's scallops seemed to have been on the grill for a long time, and apparently the diner agreed because she didn't eat them. And when I tasted our hibachi shrimp, it was overcooked, as suspected. So I have to take away a star for that. Hopefully, it was only because it was an inexperienced chef and others won't have the same problem. Overall, it was still a pleasant experience, so I would definitely go back again and try some other items on their vast menu.
(4)Carolyn S.
Disgusting! Horrible! Service rushed. Stay away! Mislead by the reviews...rather unfortunate to say the least. Yuck!
(1)Jamison R.
I've been back to Tomo many times since I wrote this review. Until recently, I had only had the sushi (try the spicy scallop handroll - it's not on the menu but they'll make it for you) but a few weeks ago, I tried the hibachi. I have to say, it was really good. I had the chicken and shrimp combo and for lunch I think it was $12.95. Included were soup or salad, fried rice, and vegetable. It was such a large portion, I took about half of it home. I thought it was a great deal.
(4)Neal P.
Very new. Just opened in August 2009. On the East side of Keystone in the 7400 block, right in front of WalMart. Modern decor with the open black-painted ceiling. Four types of seating arrangements: tepanyaki grills, tables (for 2 and for 4), sushi bar, and regular bar. 2 TV's in the main dining area. 6 hibachi/tepanyaki grills. I haven't tried the tepanyaki grills yet, just the sushi/sashimi samplers. The sushi and sashimi was very fresh and tender, high quality cuts of fish. I was impressed. My sashimi sampler (regular size) came on an ice sculpture made out of crushed ice (like the stuff a snow-cone is made out of), with a flashing-multicolored light at the bottom of the ice. Very cool presentation that I haven't seen before. Very polite and attentive all Asian staff. Glasses were refilled quickly. Prices are in line with other high-quality Japanese/sushi places. If Sakura down the street is packed and has a wait, go up the street and try here. See their web site for hours and a copy of the menu.
(4)Tristan S.
Sakura, H20, and Naked Chopstix - watch out! You have your work cut out for you. In spite of Tomo's bland strip-mall exterior, the restaurant is a unique force in Indiana sushi. If a live-action "Akira" was filmed in Indiana, this would have to be one of the main locations. But the odds of that are significantly less than getting super-fresh sushi in Indianapolis, like Tomo's. The decor is sweet: dark, futuristic, slightly tacky, wonderfully unique. The menu is nearly overwhelming: rolls with many combinations of seafood and sauces, and plenty of sake to choose from - more than several other nearby sushi places. This is the first time I've seen live items on a local sushi menu. My dad had live oysters, and we split live scallops which were AMAZING (though technically they're dead by the time they're sliced and presented to you.) We had several rounds of sushi, each roll presented on its own artfully (or tackily, depending on your taste in art) decorated tray. Each was terrific. But I nearly cried when I saw the table next to us had a volcano roll that was actually set afire, and the one we had just eaten never had a flame on the plate. It's just not the same without the fire! Staff was terrific, fast and polite. Dessert was interesting but good: a fried banana with ice cream was much better than it looked. Can't wait to go back.
(5)Chris M.
Tried a few different sushi items and some octopus sashimi this time. Way better choices than what I went with during my last visit. The lobster roll (i forget what they called it) was awesome. Everything tasted great and the service was fine. I want to sit at a hibachi table sometime and have them singe my eyebrows with flames and then watch them squirt the fire with the little toy person that looks like he is peeing. Just watch the chef and you will see what I am talking about. Hilarious!
(4)Michelle L.
As other reviewers have said, FABULOUS presentation. The Rock Star was ok, we really ended up enjoying the Crazy Tuna which has peppered tuna. The staff is great, comfortable atmosphere, great hibachi. Basic sake selection, don't go for the domestic stuff, seemed pricy. The bottled, served cold junmai daiginjo they sell is very mild, nicely drinkable.
(4)Michelle W.
Great food presentation. Chef always sends a special treat to the table. Beats Sakura any day!
(5)Patsy H.
Great tasting sushi art. No dr. Pepper.
(4)Tao Tao W.
we went here for a graduation dinner last weekend for a party of 7. Half of us got hibachi and the other half got sushi. The sushi was really good. I got the roll that had mango and another roll with jalapeno and strawberries. The rolls came out very decorated and were a good size offering for the price paid. The hibachi was ok and it was pretty much the same as any other place. The show was a little below standards compared to some of the other shows that I have seen. However, we weren't the best audience either. We did get a free fried banana dessert and also a $15 gift card to use for next time. The only thing was the wait for the hibachi chef was like an hour which was way too long.
(4)Tiffany B.
Enter an atmosphere unlike any other in Indy--behind the façade of a perhaps less than inspiring strip mall front, you will discover a richly decorated world within. Tomo Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar features an urban space equal to what you might encounter off a main thoroughfare in the heart of Tokyo, or a hip NYC 'hood. Tucked into a special section of the restaurant, the hibachi (also known as teppanyaki) grills are bounded by dark glittering granite table surrounds, modern yet comfortable seating, subtle splashes of blue lighting, wrapped with distinctive architectural details on the walls. If just for the décor, go once! The sushi was quite tasty and the presentation was top notch--absolutely, a work of art! It's the safe bet if you do go to check out the décor. And they offer half price sushi on Sunday afternoons, if you're still on the fence. Unfortunately, I cannot offer compliments on the teppanyaki. I gave some advice to the chef, but who knows if he really took it to heart or if I just visited on an off-day? Unlike the average Indy diner, I do not descend from a line of deer who might subsist on a salt-lick alone. I abhor overly salty food and rarely ever add it to my own cooking. How the hell an Asian joint (uh, isn't soy sauce the first ingredient of pretty much any teppanyaki dish??) came up with a bland fried rice that tasted saltless remains a mystery. The chef conceded that perhaps he'd used the sweet butter, rather than salty. If that got sorted out, I'd be willing to give it one more try. Plenty of great restaurants stumble a bit in the beginning. Before you commit to the teppanyaki, see if they'll let you sample their two dipping sauces which were also inferior to every other teppanyaki place I've ever eaten. I gave the chef feedback on that also and he said he was refining it. If that dipping sauce has been fixed, you might be brazen and give the grill a chance.
(3)Eve G.
The food was excellent. We go the calamari, california roll, shrimp tempura roll, crab stick, eel tempura, and spider roll. Everything was amazing. The staff was nice and very attentive. They even gave us a free $5 gift card for our next visit. Its my favorite spot in Indy next to Sakura. Loved it!
(5)Stephanie B.
People, 5 stars? I know it's all relative, but NO! This is not a 5 star sushi restaurant. It was ok. The tuna in my roll was suspicious, the himachi was chewy, and even the soy sauce had a strange smoky flavor.
(2)Susie D.
Loved this place! Having been to Benihana a few weeks ago and now today Tomo, hands down Tomo was better. Fried rice is included at Tomo, extra at Benihana. Rice was excellent, flavored well. Ginger sauce was very good. Our Chef was Peter and put on a good show. Much better than Benihana by far. Will go back for sure!
(5)Douglas B.
This is easily the best place for sushi in the city!! I was introduced to Tomo by a sushi connoisseur who raved about it for a few weeks. The place lived up to the hype and surpassed all expectations. The Volcano, Dragon and Spider rolls are excellent and can fill you up almost by themselves. The rolls here are bigger than 97% of the other places I've been. The rolls are all so beautifully crafted they almost look too good to eat...almost. Hopefully you are with a group and you have a few people to share a few different rolls . Now there's more than just out of this world sushi at Tomo, if you do the hibachi meals, you get a great show! Ask for Rudy. He is the real deal. He does all the cool, flashy knife tricks, but what really sets him apart and makes him great is that he's actually got a personality. He's funny and makes the meal an experience. Once again the portions are enough to have some left over since it comes with soup, salad and a nice fruit dessert to top it all off. From the outside, the place looks like your typical strip mall Chinese restaurant. Don't let the outside fool you. When you step inside you'll find the decor to be simple, clean with a very modern, hip European feel. If I remember correctly, the place is actually owned by French restaurateurs. Regardless, the place is top notch!
(5)Troy P.
We love Tomo, fantastic hibachi grill and some of the best sushi around! The decor is pretty trendy and nice, don't let the exterior of the building fool you, this is a nice place. We go there 2-3 times a month! I highly recommend Tomo!
(5)Shir W.
i checked the reviews before i went, but it was way worse than i thought! the waiter wasn't so nice and talked toooo soft. the soup they gave us taste didn't like any other miso soups, there were no seaweed nor tofu, all we tasted was salty and MSG! we ordered beef terriyaki, and their 3 sushi rolls lunch special. the terriyaki was so-so, a bit over cooked. the fried rice that came along with the terriyaki was a bit too oily. the veggie was okay. the 3 sushi rolls we ordered were boston, alaskan, and eel cucumber. for the alaskan, it was way toooo much cucumber, too few salmon and too small avocado. same for the boston roll, the cucumber took half of the space. they took away our plates way too soon, we felt like they were kicking us out or something, and there weren't that many tables taken and no customers in line at all. they gave us the bill even before we asked for it. it was kinda rude. the only good thing is, their "yummy sauce" whatever that is, does taste pretty yummy.
(2)Nico And Joan S.
Not sure why people like this place. They are really good and fancy on plating the food. But I do not come here to see to some art. I come here to have a good sushi, which I do not get. Their sushi is far below average, comparing to Sakura, Narita (Plainfield), or Ocean World. I ordered 3 or 4 different sushi menu, but really, and literally it is actually the same flavor sushi.. just different plating!! The menu is quite expensive too.
(1)Jimmy W.
Tomo was just ok. I had a difficult argument with my significant other regarding dinner on the night that we visited Tomo. She wanted to go somewhere else for sushi, and I wanted to come to Tomo. NOW the reason for me wanting Tomo was that on average, Tomo had better reviews than this other place on Yelp. Her argument was that one of her closest friends had just had a terrible experience. Needless to say, since I'm writing a review for it, she conceded, and we were on our way. There were only a few key points about Tomo that really stick in my mind. We waited a long time after arriving to have our order taken, and by the time our waitress came to take our drink order, we were ready for food. Not a big deal. All of the wait staff seemed super busy, which makes sense since it was a crowded night, but maybe they could have had a few more people in there? Still, not a huge deal, but worth mentioning. When our food came, it was absolutely delicious and we weren't disappointed at all. We ordered quite a variety of sushi and each one was unique and tasty, and all of the flavors meshed very well together. The presentation was very good with all of the sushi displayed nicely on a big white (albeit a little bit dirty) plate, with the typical ginger and wasabi (which was very spicy!) garnishes. The one detractor from the night was the cold, cold air that kept blowing in on us every time somebody opened the door. I know it's not something they have a lot of control over, so I will only leave this as a recommendation: if you go there on a cold night - sit as far away from the door as possible! We both had to eat with our jackets on the whole time and were making our way out the door quickly so that we could get into the warm car as soon as possible. Will we be back? Probably not until we've tried some other sushi places in town and made our decisions.
(3)Carla P.
We were in town for the Final Four and was looking for somewhere to eat for Easter lunch. The restaurant we wanted to go to was closed so we ended up at the next restaurant we saw that was appealing and it was Tomo! They are very artistic with their rolls and such. We had the Spicy Girl Roll and it was AMAZING!!! Possibly the best sushi roll that we have ever had. Now if only they had the same dish in Iowa...
(5)Adam L.
I've tried most of the sushi places in Indianapolis at one point or another, and although none of them compare to a coastal location where the sushi may have been swimming that morning, Tomo is still pretty good. The food is quite tasty, and the menu has plenty of options. I got the miso soup, seaweed salad, a tuna roll (my standard barometer of sushi quality), a Dragon Roll, and a Spider Roll. All were excellent, and the presentation was top notch. Prices are pretty reasonable, but you owe it to yourself to splurge a little. I'm looking forward to trying their hibachi menu in a few weeks.
(4)Leah P.
They do deliver. Great atmosphere.
(4)Krysten D.
My family and I come to this restaurant quite a few times. Sometimes more than once a month. But this time probably has to be the worst experience we've had. The waitress brought out salads for everyone when we clearly reminded her twice that we wanted two soups. And the soup tasted a little watered down and bland. Our waitress took forever to refill our drinks. When she finally did, she refilled the other two people's drinks and completely skipped past us. The food wasn't uniformly cut so there were big chunks of meat and vegetables. And when it came time to pay, we had a coupon for buy three hibachi dinners get one dinner of equal or lesser value for free. And they wouldn't take the coupon. So they had to end up making us another hibachi dinner on top of all the food we ordered. It was just a big hassle instead of taking the coupon and having the manager explain to us instead of our waitress who clearly had an attitude by the time she brought our check back. Needless to say, we won't be back...
(1)David K.
i really enjoyed Tomo. food quality and presentation was very good. Wait staff was too cute too. :) hey i am guy what can i say.
(4)Kristin B.
This is Japanese with options. You can have a Benihana-type meal where they cook in front of you, or you can sit at the sushi bar, or you can sit at a regular table. Wherever you choose, you will have to keep asking yourself if you're still in Indianapolis. The decor is stunning! The place looks totally nondescript from the outside, but don't be fooled. I've been to dozens of Japanese restaurants all over the US and Hawaii - this one is the best, by far. Unbelievable! FABULOUS food. Millions of options for vegetarians and vegans. I don't remember the name of the veg sushi I had as an appetizer, but when it came out it was hard to eat because it was pure artistry. What a gorgeous plate! The individual rolls were arranged around a giant swirled design of sauces in 4 or 5 bright colors - the most beautiful presentation I've ever seen anywhere. If I remember correctly, the rolls included sweet potato, some other veggies, rice, and all topped by a slice of ripe mango. WOW. I also enjoyed a veggie dish with big, fat Udon noodles. Delicious! Great seaweed salad - one of my test plates at any Japanese restaurant. My friend had raw fish sushi and a fried rice with meat... He kept saying "Oh my God..." every time he tried something whether it was what he ordered or one of my choices. He is a world traveler and he lives in Chicago - the man knows good food! I can't close without mentioning the prices. How low can you go??? Incredible - and this is NOT a chain, thank goodness. Support your independents!!! Also, enormous portions and a giant menu so nobody will be unhappy. Ample free parking - this place is in a small strip mall. Lovely restrooms, in keeping with the whole restaurant. Super service! Everyone was of Asian descent, and each person had a friendly smile. Our server was a wonderful young woman who was on-the-spot with beverage refills and plate removal. If you've all but given up on a perfect restaurant experience in Indianapolis, this place WILL change your mind.
(5)Amber J.
I only have good things to say about my neighborhood favorite. The options are plentiful, the wait staff is friendly and happy to have you (dinner happier than lunch, I've noticed), the prices are good and the fish is delicious. I've eaten on the hibachi side once and the sushi side several times. Every time my food has been delicious and well prepared. The hibachi chefs have a few different "tricks" up their sleeves than I've seen before. On the sushi side I'm a big fan of the sweet potato roll but I also always get my standby - tuna/avocado roll as well. Happy to have such a delicious sushi place so close.
(4)Paige E.
This place is responsible for me liking sushi.
(5)Neil R.
Tomo is one of those places that if you just drove by and saw it, you really couldn't tell how amazing it is. I had lived in Indy for probably 7 years before I had some people invite me to eat there, when I only lived a couple of miles away. It really is a shame since they do such a fantastic job with their hibachi AND sushi. The preparation of their food definitely has much more consideration than the marketing of their restuarant. The hibachi is always fun, as it should be, and the quality of steak and chicken is very good. The Mango Lobster roll and Full Moon roll are my favorites and are presented in such a way that you can't believe you aren't at an expensive sushi restaurant. Every time I've been, I've was given a coupon to use on another visit. It usually expires in a couple of weeks, but it is nice they are trying to get repeat business. Good for couples all the way to large parties.
(4)Jamillah A.
This is by far one of the best sushi places in the city. The sushi is very fresh and the atmophere is very relaxing. Tomo has never been crowed the two times I've been there. You feel like royalty everyone standing around waiting for your next request. The Hoosier Roll is by far one of my favorites. I love this place
(5)Chris R.
I must admit, I did not want to like this place. I am a long time Sakura fan, and despite sometimes long waits for a table, I did not think they needed the competition. Plus we think all hot table Benihana meals all taste the same. We ate in the room without the hot tables, selected sushi both a-la-cart and from the menu. Ordered Sake and waited for the verdict. The Sake, Momofoko Pearl (unfiltered) was a treat. But the sushi stole the show. First rate presentation, very fresh, beautiful, artful, luscious and....delicious. There are ample cooked fish dished on the sushi menu, so don't be afraid to try. The Lobster Tempura Roll is highly recommended. Our son had the hibachi steak (and we did not need to sit through the show) he loved it. My mother had the Rocky Shrimp app. as it was highly recommended on Yelp. Nice generous pours of wine followed the sake. All in all a wonderful experience.
(4)Jelly R.
All of the sushi places in the area have pretty similar rolls and food quality, so for me it comes down to location, availability of parking, atmosphere, and service. Based on those considerations, this is one of my favorite sushi places. One thing I like about it is that they used to bring you a steaming hot towel that had a lavender smell, to wipe your hands right after you arrived. . . so, in theory, everyone then had clean hands before they handled the menu. The meals also used to come with a small side salad with this really good ginger dressing on it. Last time we were there, we were not offered the towel or the salad. I hope they did not do away with those things.
(4)Rick G.
It's been a LONG time since I've been this impressed with a restaurant. Last week, it was national Sushi day. Our schedule didn't permit us to have a dinner out, so we decided to do Sushi for lunch. We picked Tomo soley because it is close to my wife's office and we only had an hour. Tomo is located in a rather unassuming strip mall on N Keystone avenue. I wasn't expecting much when I went it, but my first thought was "Wow! This is classy!". Very nicely decorated. I instantly felt relaxed and comfortable. We did two lunch specials, which were two Sushi rolls, soup or salad, and a soft drink or tea for $7.50 (give or take a few cents....I can't remember the exact price". The salad was fresh and crisp, the dressing was tasty, and the Sushi was GREAT. Fresh and delicious, I can't think of a single bad thing to say about it. Service was prompt and friendly, and my drink was kept topped off. I believe I have a new go to place for lunch. Well done, Tomo!
(5)Raechel H.
There's definitely some potential here. Sadly, I didn't get sushi this time. The hubs and I are watching our calorie intake for beach season, so we split a hibachi combo. There's a couple combo options, but we went for the filet and chicken. The combo comes with veggies, fried rice and a side soup & salad. To even it up, we ordered an extra side soup & salad. My usual hot green tea was actually more like room temperature. Bummer. The plate that our combo came out on was heart-shaped! Our maybe it was shaped like a leaf? Whatev. I'm going with the heart idea. Of course, they brought us extra plates, but I like to share the plate. I feel like it says, "I trust that you won't eat it all." We left only spending about $35 for everything. Not bad. I may stop in for sushi one day, but I wouldn't go out of my way to get it here. But hey, I could be wrong.
(3)LaMarco C.
I almost walked out when I entered and there were no customer at 2pm on a Saturday. This place needs a major renovation. The sweet potato rolls are good and the prices are very reasonable
(3)Tina G.
I simply love this place! The sushi the hibachi...everything Service is great. Cocktails are delicious
(5)Miguel F.
This has been my wife and I's favorite sushi place until Asaka...but even Asaka can't truly compare to the consistent quality of fish offered at Tomo. I have never tried anything here but the sushi and 90% of the time it has been completely flawless. Every type of fish here is delicious and extremely high quality. The Salmon here is by far the best quality of any place in Indy. Nothing compares! The other fish are usually excellent as well, although a few times we had some strange tasting Eel or rarely Tuna...still 5 stars worthy. Really dark inside the restaurant, which I like. If you go during the day, after you are done and you step back outside...it's like emerging from a cave or something. Overall an excellent sushi place that I hope stays open forever. Highly recommended!
(5)Clare L.
I was sadly underwhelmed by this place. The Butler basketball team has raved about Tomo on Twitter for years, so I figured, good enough for the Bulldogs, good enough for me. Not so much. Granted, we did have a wait and it was busy, but when my friend and I finally got a spot at the counter, we couldn't get anyone's attention to take our order. Finally got that done but I didn't find the rolls we got to have too much flavor and the salad/whatever dressing they used was a disappointment. Definitely don't get what you pay for here. Maybe its better for the grilled food items, but for sushi in Indy, I will definitely go elsewhere.
(2)Stacey C.
I have eaten here three times and the food and service has been consistent. The space is dark and has some interior design features. Chairs are moderately comfortable. Their sushi is good. Not amazing. But it is consistently good. I have enjoyed their hibachi a few times and it was good. Like any hibachi dinner your impression relies strongly on the chef preparing your food not only for taste but for entertainment. I have been seated at a table with five people and another visit at a table with ten. The more people at the table it seems the more energy from the chef, the more entertaining, the more you enjoy the experience. Overall it is a good under visited spot.
(3)Mark G.
Really liked the atmosphere sushi was great. Service wasn't as attentful as we wanted on a slow day, but was alright. Will go back again. Anytime the sushi chef makes it look like art with small details of the knife and placement of ingredients you know it's good. For that reason would go back! Not a huge fan of habachi so that's not what I would go there for.
(4)Casey B.
So, we went here for a casual dinner on my Father's birthday. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, good service, nice setting. Not too crowded considering it's in a strip mall. They were a little understaffed, so if it looks busy I wouldn't chance it. Hibachi: Great taste, cooked quickly. Show wasn't beyond the standard but we didn't mind. Sushi: I just got two California rolls which should have been simple, but they tasted like cardboard. Could have just been the ingredients weren't fresh that day, who knows. I have yet to try any of the other sushi so of course it could be much better. It was a bit pricy, but hibachi tends to be.
(3)Holly H.
Don't let the exterior fool you, the food here is fantastic! I was feeling very veg when I visited Tomo, so I ended up ordering clear soup along with the cucumber roll and sweet potato roll. I am partial to cucumber rolls, ordering them everywhere I go. However, the sweet potato roll was the show-stopper for me. It was tempura sweet potato in a roll. Fried potato in a roll. So. Good. It was a great and inexpensive lunch option on the north side. I am excited to revisit Tomo soon and continue to explore their menu.
(4)Kelley R.
These place is so fun! The food is excellent! The drinks are good too! Never had bad service here
(5)Kyle D.
Overall: The good: Great service, good food, and very reasonable prices. We were seated and served promptly. Portion sizes were good too. The bad: Just not 5-star quality sushi. I've had much better fish, but that doesn't mean it's bad. Still a great restaurant with good service and food. The atmosphere could have been a little bit better. Food took a while considering we were one of the only groups there. Atmosphere: 8/10 Service: 8/10 Food: 8/10
(4)Ronnie W.
Yeah, not sure why the rave reviews. My friend loves the habatchi grill. I have had on the 1st visit California roll - not bad 2nd visit Tempura shrimp - blah no flavor 3rd visit Filet Mignon Tetiyaki - blah no flavor wait staff was very friendly, food was hot and came out in a timely manner. Just doesn't do it for me.
(2)Ted W.
Wow. Beat sushi in Indy. I don't know how else to say it. Everything was good and service was also great. I highly recommend!
(5)Sean C.
I just love everthing there, food, presentation and fast service as well as friendly environment. I used to dine at Sakura or Ocean World for high quality sushi and sasimi, no longer since I found Tomo. This represents new generation of sushi and sasimi in terms of style, presentation and creationm while food is reasonably priced. Come and try it and find out yourself!
(5)Yolanda M.
I had a large group and we ate at the Hibachi grill. The staff was nice and tolerable of our large group. The griller was nice and he wasn't super engaging and entertaining but he did give us a little show. The food was great! I had the Salmon Hibachi grill dinner as well as the spicy tuna roll. There was plenty of food and I had to take a to go box. I appreciate more bang for my buck!
(3)Lauren W.
Excellent price for sushi and I love their specialties sushi menu. Snow mountain and Volcano sushi are remarkable sushi!
(5)Paul H.
Best sushi in Indy. Lunch special is a real steal. I am a regular when I am in town. Highest quality ingredients and excellent, fast service. The spicy tuna is consistently the best I have had.
(5)Drew E.
Excellent Sushi, interior could stand a remodel. Excellent service and turn out time as well.
(4)Andrew G.
The restaurant is quite small with a cool atmosphere. The highlight of my dining experience at Tomos was definitely their sushi they do an incredible job on the presentation and it tasted great will definitely be going back to try more. The hibachi was also very flavorful iv had a lot of hibachi and this was the first that offered calamari. I asked for extra fried rice and they doubled it giving me a huge mound to conquer I was very excited. The food was great and the pricing was fair pretty average for Japanese steakhouses. The only down fall was our chef was not into it at all he wasn't enthusiastic and he seemed angry to be there but it won't deter me from going back all around great experience.
(4)J T.
I recently visited for lunch. I think they could do better. The cost was probably competitive, but my salad, chicken stir fry and sushi roll were all a bit underwhelming, each for different reasons. Chicken - a little low on protein and flavor. Salad - watery. Sushi had slightly too much emphasis on the rice. Service was fine. I believe I may have had a better experience with the steakhouse part of the service at Tomo.
(2)Anna L.
Tomo is located in the corner of a tiny strip mall in front of Walmart. It's front may serve as a disguise, but once you walk in - it has this dimly-lit, upscale atmosphere. Waitresses are nicely dressed in suit complete with a tie. If you are a guy, I guess it makes nice eye candy. Ha. Don't let the looks deter you since it's quite affordable. It's not some half-assed, gross sushi made by an amateur. For lunch, $11.95 can get me 3 rolls + a nice size side salad. I got the spicy yellowtail, tuna avocado, and eel tempura roll. They sure are generous with the fish and it tastes fresh like the sea, not the sewage they feed you at cheapo-buffets. It'd be perfect if they had a low-sodium soy sauce, since the regular one they have is quite salty. Next time, I'll get 2 rolls instead. My eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach since I walked in hungry. I don't want to walk out looking like I have a preggo belly after that rice swells and fills me up. Definitely go hit up their lunch specials when you want a healthier alternative from the usual fast food. They have vegetable sushi options for the non-meat eaters as well!
(4)Steve S.
As someone who eats out 4 to 5 tines a week I am always looking for something else thats great. I found it at Tomo. I have avoided sushi to this point because I do not favor fish but do like some shell fish. I went with two others and played off their recommendations. We had 4 of the specialty rolls and I must say I am a huge fan. The food was exquisite but what really won me over was the exceptional service, patience with me as a novice, uncertain what I was ordering, and the overall enjoyment of the dinning experience. Our waitress walked us through a group saki bomb and I was a bit confused when she cleared the table. It was the highlight of the meal and quite frankly the most fun I've had at dinner ever. I wanted to saki, saki, saki, BOMB! All night long. This place is more than great food. If all you want is uptight dinning than look elsewhere and leave Tomo to us that like the total experience.
(5)Sean D.
We tried to avoid going to a chain restaurant for our hibachi craving and we were happy with our choice. Both times we have gone here our chefs haven't been the most engaging or entertaining with the typical jokes or tricks, but the meal has always been good. This kind of meal is dependable, meaning it will likely taste the same, if not extremely similar, every time you visit. There's no variation or experimenting, but you know what to expect. We look forward to trying another hibachi place and being able to compare the two, but as it stands, we will be returning.
(4)Meg E.
I had a great time at Tomo! The Sake and edamame were very good but the sushi was amazing! I highly recommend the volcano roll - you will be mind blown! :) and don't worry - it looks a little sketchy outside but the inside is full of awesome decor!
(5)Ashley C.
I come here for the sushi! I've had sushi I liked better in Chicago but not in Indy. The service is always great and the prices are very reasonable. I like to come here more for lunch because they have good specials. I have come here on a Saturday night before and the spicy tuna was more on the bland side. I would still recommend this restaurant to anyone. Also, don't be fooled by the way it looks on the outside. Its quite nice inside.
(4)Rosetta D.
I really enjoyed the atmosphere the dinner in the company. I had the steak, scallops and glass of Japanese plum wine white it was awesome! If you're in the area stop in to check them out. You will not be disappointed !
(4)David C.
Having heard just last week about both Tomo and Sakura, and being a frequent visitor to Indy, I decided to try Tomo first because it was closer to my hotel. I'd also read numerous positive reviews about their excellent lunch pricing. I can tell you that the sushi was fresh, tasty and well-prepared. (However, it could have just a bit more flavor overall, perhaps with the vegetables in their rolls.) I can also confirm that the sushi served at lunchtime was indeed a great value, as my drink and salad were both included in the 3-roll meal. All of this for around 10 bucks, and you're able to watch the sushi chef make your lunch while sitting in the front dining room. Also I confirm that the entire staff is Japanese and they dress in formal serving attire (black & white). I like that formality, because the restaurant is semi-formal, dark and elegant, which was somewhat a pleasant surprise given their excellent lunch pricing. It is extremely clean as one might expect. I believe it has some nice dark booths on the other side of the dining room, so would be nice for a romantic dinner as well. I will be going back to Tomo the next time I'm in Indy. I'm definitely a fan of this fine sushi restaurant! Last but not least, I arrived at 1130 AM and there was no wait, for which I was grateful, as I was starving that particular day. However, if there would have been a wait, it would be worth it at the price and quality of the lunchtime specials.
(4)Rachael L.
I really like this place. My fiance and I go here when we want predictable sushi. Nothing glamorous, nothing too over the top, just good food. I would recommend this to the novice sushi eater or a family. Its a nice atmoshere and everything about it meets expectations.
(4)Rfs S.
I'm a regular here and a harsh critic. I only eat at the hibachi grill but, it's consistently good. I drink ice tea there and on fill ups they take the glass to the kitchen which I don't like-but other than that.
(4)Lem L.
Very disappointing. Food was awful, restaurant was dark during lunch hours and service was slow and tired. Never returning.
(1)Julia C.
I forgot to check the hours for Sakura and doh! they close for a few hours in the afternoon. Tomo was nearby and I'm SO happy we went there. I forgot how much I love the dark atmosphere. So intimate....and so great for the headache I was developing. :| I'm quite proud of myself. I was hungry, but I didn't order everything on the menu like I did the last time I was there. Spicy Tuna roll & the Keystone roll is the way to go!
(5)Vanessa J.
I can only speak for the lunch special, which is one of the best in the city. For around $8, you can get 2 regular sushi rolls of your choice with a soup or salad (tip: get the salad). For $3 more, you can get a third roll, although their rolls are cut pretty thick and two is just right for a lunch portion. They offer a number of bento lunch boxes for the same price as the 2-roll combo, as well as katsu and noodle dishes. Sidenote: the lighting is extremely dark, almost nonexistent, in here. Prepare your eyes upon exit!
(4)Corey L.
My wife & I wanted Japanese but were looking for something different than our usual Japanese go-to spots. We had previously been to Benihana, Izakaya, and Kazaan. This restaurant was the worst of the four. Our waitress was often MIA - I had to ask another waitress for a refill. My steak was overcooked and the shrimp wasn't seasoned with anything but butter. Her Yakisoba was prepared in the back kitchen as opposed to on the grill and was also under seasoned. The whole presentation by the chef was rushed and impersonal. My wife did enjoy the atmosphere better than some of the other Japanese steakhouses but the food was considerably lower in quality. Tomo's pricing is positioned lowered then the other steakhouses so our expectations were probably a bit high but we ended up spending around the same amount. If you are considering this place, pay an extra 10% and head a few miles up the road to Benihana.
(2)Krista R.
I like deals. I like sushi. I like Tomo! For lunch, any 2 rolls for $7.25, any 3 rolls for $10.25. Soup, salad, or soft drink included. We started off with Pork Gyoza as an app. Though tasty, the dumplings were just barely warm. Not sure if they sat too long, or if they were never properly cooked to begin with. We both chose soup as our accompaniment, and again, it was hardly warm. Great flavor, but not hot like soup should be. For our rolls, I had the Spicy Tuna and Philly Roll, and my friend ordered the Salmon Avocado and Tuna Avocado Roll. Among the four, the Spicy Tuna absolutely stood out. It was zippy and fresh. Highly recommend it. There was no way either of us could have eaten 3 of Tomo's sushi rolls as they are so large...but don't let that stop you! Order away -- the sushi is excellent. A note on the service: my friend was just eating his ginger (literally his fork was in his hand) when a serer who was not our own approached the table and took his plate without warning. I had ginger to share but an awkward moment, still. We will return as this is a great deal, the fish tasted fresh, and the ambiance is really sleek. Service and food temps held me back from giving Tomo more stars this time around.
(3)Ericka D.
I don't know why this place is getting such high ratings it's just kind of ok. I went there today to have lunch and ordered the Sushi Deluxe and a Spider roll. Now, the spider roll was great and had the right ratio of ingredients in it but the Sushi Deluxe came out and it was warm! Who wants to eat warm nigiri sushi? It was really off putting to me. My boyfriend ordered the Spicy Maki and he said the same thing. Now the service was great but we left barely having eaten.
(3)Jay P.
Started off on the wrong foot with a coupon problem. The food was good but the raw chicken touched the vegetables. They also used the same utensils to touch raw chicken and cooked food without washing. Then they put the veggies where the chicken was cooking without cleaning the grill. Not vegetarian friendly. Nice atmosphere. Food was good but not outstanding.
(2)Whitnie E.
This place is my boyfriend and I's most favorite sushi and hibachi place to dine. Their clear soup is delicious and their house salad is simple and refreshing. The staff is always friendly and people are always coming by to refresh your drink. To the eats: One of my stand-by rolls is the Spicy Girl roll. It is so delicious, with spicy salmon on the inside and spicy tuna mix with crunchy bits on the top. The thing that makes Tomo's sushi so delicious is the plating with the 4 sauces. They pretty much enhance any roll you order. We have tried most of the "special" rolls menu, and alongside the Spicy Girl, the Tomo Special Roll and Keystone Roll are favorites. I prefer to order a side of sashimi on the side, and their salmon sashimi is always fresh, ice cold, and delicious. Seems simple, but it can be easy to mess up sashimi. If you are looking for a smaller roller, I suggest the yellowtail scallion roll or the spicy scallop roll. Both are great. As for hibachi, their prices are great compared to other places and you get a heaping plate of food that almost always winds up in a "To Go" box. I have ordered the shrimp, chicken, steak, and scallops. None of them disappointed. Their fried rice is some of the best I've had. It is full of flavor and absolutely delicious. Their lunch hibachi specials are extremely affordable. Two of my favorite details though are the hot towel you are presented with when you are seated, and the sliced orange or candy you are presented with at the end of the meal.
(5)Jemmie W.
Reviews of ethnic food in Indianapolis have to take into consideration that the restaurant is in Indianapolis. The best Chinese restaurant in Indy wouldn't make it in San Francisco. The best Cajun restaurant in Indy wouldn't make it in New Orleans. And so on. Tomo is very good for Indy - you will be hard pressed to find another Japanese steakshouse and sushi bar in Indy that's better - I can't think of one. The stir fry with rice we got was pretty good, but it's really hard to screw that up. The sushi a la carte was fresh and the portions were fairly good - Sakura quality (kind of gold standard in Indy for sushi). We will be back.
(5)Beth B.
Here's the scene...my sweet daughter wants some sushi. We cruise by our favorite spot and can't even get into the parking lot. There were cars circling praying for a parking space. So, off to try something new. I'd read the reviews for Tomo and figured it was worth a shot. It was a VERY sunny spring day so when we walked into the extremely dark dining room as was literally afraid I might fall on the way to our table. Why so dark? I get the impression this place has a clubby feel later in the evening? I need to say that our server was the best. She was so sweet to my daughter, touching her shoulder when she talked to her and paying her a lot of special attention. In general the service was spot on. I must have been asked a minimum of 20 times whether I'd like more iced tea. Okay, a little annoying (NO I don't want more tea) but thoughtful. My princess ordered edamame and a California roll. I ordered the mackerel and some crazy souped up roll. Everything was really good except for my roll. It was way over sauced and just really over the top. I'll take the blame for that though, I should have known better and stuck to sushi. We'll definitely visit again...on a cloudy day!
(3)Susan F.
I went here with some work peeps for a going away party for me. Little side note: we did call and make a reservation. However, we are nurses. We always make reservations around 7:30-8:00 ish, that way people can some after work. So. This apparently threw them off big time at Tomo. They are one of those "seat you when your party is here" places, which I understand, having worked in restaurants for most of my adult life. HOWEVER, we kept trying to explain that 1. we were reducing our party size from the original reservation; 2. people would be coming later. We picked this place for mulitple reasons: because I love sushi; they also have habachi for those people who don't like sushi; and I had never been there (I'm all about a new place). So four to five of us are there at first. We tried to explain that we wanted to be seated, and that more people would be coming later. OMG. First, we had a bit of a language barrier thing going on, and then there is the policy of only seating if the whole party is there. And they could not understand that some of us wanted sushi, and some wanted habachi. They kept telling us that they could only seat two or more people for the habachi. For the love, people. We seriously had to explain this to three people. We could not possibly be the vrey first people to ever go there and have this situation. This is not difficult. Seat us all at the damn habachi, already!!!!!! Finally I think we just pretended like the other people weren't coming so they would seat us. It was a bit on the ridiculous side. And they were not busy, to just add insult to injury. On to the food. It was seriously delicious. Almost all of us ended up getting habachi AND sushi. Yes, we totally pigged out. They also had a very good drink special-it was fairly cheap and good; $3 for a mai tai, I believe. The sushi was very fresh, and tasted good. The habachi was entertaining. I had the chicken and steak combo habachi. As at all habachi restaurants, the rice was delish!!! Now, I do have to say that they gave us a free dessert for my going away. We got some ice creams(their choice). Besides the inital fiasco, the staff was very friendly.
(4)N. L.
(We only ordered sushi, so this review does not cover the teppanyaki...) Not the best quality sushi in absolute terms, but it's good; it's GREAT when you account for value. Tomo charges an average $5/sushi, $11/specialty roll, but they were generous with the fish portions. Service was courteous and attentive, too. I'd come back if I find myself in the area and have a hankerin' for sushi. If given the choice, though, I'd opt for Wasabi since the fish quality there is better.
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