I am always looking for affordable good quality sushi around me!! Sushi Tomi will now be my new go-to spot on Castro for sushi! Normally I only order alaska/salmon avocado rolls and nigiri when I eat sushi, and they had my favorite types (scallop and sweet shrimp)! The roll was hefty and filled with fresh salmon, not fishy at all. I also loved the nigiri; the sweet shrimp came with the fried heads as well! All the orders were around $8 (which is a steal) and the whole meal came out to $25. The employees were SO busy with the insane amount of takeout orders they had. I dined in and service was fast. Interior is cozy but will lots of seating. Will definitely come back again! read more

Sushi Tomi - salmon avocado roll, scallop and sweet shrimp nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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We used to come here before they remodeled but haven't had a chance to come by since they reopened but we stopped by today and was really disappointed. The fish quality has gone down a lot and the service left something to be desired. We ordered a number of rolls, some tempura, nigiri, and yakitori. The rolls and nigiri came out decently quick and as we started eating, noticed a small hair on one of the rolls. We informed our waiter and pointed to where it was and at first couldn't spot it but then started giving us a side glance as if it was ours. There was no apology and he instead said he would take it to the chef to look at. He came back and said that he would give us a new roll and gave a really half assed apology. The tempura came out about 10 mins after the sushi but there was no sign of the yakitori. The replacement roll came out and still no yakitori. Then as we were almost done, one of the nearby tables that sat down halfway through our service was given their yakitori and the waiter came by a few minutes later and asked if we received our yet. I replied that we didn't need it anymore since we were almost done eating and he says that it's done and he will bring it out. The waiter had asked when I placed the order if we wanted it with salt or teriyaki and I said teriyaki since our kids are with us and they would like it better. We got the salt one instead. All in all, it's left us with a pretty bad impression. I don't know if they lost their chef or changed owners, but this isn't the Sushi Tomi that I remember and I don't think we'll be back. read more

The fish was fresh. There were kid friendly rolls. My two boys ate 5 of the simple rolls! Solid all around. We'd definitely come back if I'm in this area again. read more

Sushi Tomi - 2 shrimp tempura rolls, 2 salmon avocado rolls, 1 eel roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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This place is super busy a lot of the time and in a tucked away location on Castro but definitely worth the visit! Good: Service is super fast, we got our miso soup and salads a few minutes after we ordered. The pork katsu curry is really good too - it came out quickly and wasn't on the dinner menu but it was available to order. Definitely very tasty curry - maybe too much rice:meat ratio, but I still felt the portion sizes and value was good for the price. Their takoyaki was good too - pretty standard but always savory and tasty in my opinion. Bad: Definitely less of a fancy place, more casual and the food quality isn't the best I've had in terms of Japanese restaurants, but I still thought the food was good for the price. Overall would come again! They have a huge menu. read more

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Came here for lunch service. Received our dishes 20 minutes apart which means my toddler had to wait 30-40 minutes for his food. When we asked the server if the last dish was coming out, she yelled at us. She started screaming how their kitchen was short staffed so we better be patient. Okay, things happen but yelling is super inappropriate and rude! If anything they should apologize that their service is taking so long. Then they tried to kick us out of our table while our 3 year old was eating his lunch ... less than an hour after being seated. We explained we needed to sit longer to make sure he ate since his food came out so late. Will never come back here again. There are many other establishments in the area that have good Japanese food with much better service. read more

Sushi Tomi is that perfect sushi foil to all your savor sushi cravings. We had a rainbow roll, California roll, and a couple of ngiri and eel rolls. Our sea fare was fresh, light, flavorful and satisfying. Price point is on the higher side $$ but the rolls are perfectly executed seafood splendid! read more

Sushi Tomi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

It's a wait to get in, but the quality of food just makes the wait worth it. I particularly liked the nigiri, highly recommend this place. read more

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This is one of the busiest sushi restaurants that I have been to so I assumed it must be really good. It's one of the small local sushi places and locally run and operated. I enjoyed the combination dinner box with spicy tuna and California roll. Every was delicious and tasty. The service was great! I would only advise to not come hungry because the wait it 45 to 90 minutes away especially on the weekends read more

Had dinner with a friend here at the bar area. i had the nigiri special and i loved it! The fish are thick cuts and cured perfectly and the rice perfectly balanced. The atmosphere near the sushi making section feels much like a sushi house in Japan. The service is also on point - but do note this probably isn't a place you can hang for a long time slowly over drinks. They get pretty busy read more

I ordered the dinner combo, so I chose california roll and tempura shrimp/vegetables as my entrees and it came with a side of rice and miso soup. It was good deal for the price of $25.90 but I wasn't completely full. My friends ordered about 50 pieces of sushi and it was nice to try some of their sushi. I could tell the fish was good quality and tasted fresh. Service was good but you can expect a bit of a wait. read more

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One of my favorite sushi places. This is not your pedestrian sushi... it's artisan sushi with specialty fish. You can never go wrong with omakase. Today we opted for the sushi but you can also get omakase sashimi. I love the variety and presentation. We also ordered the sushi tomi special roll... it's salmon and scallops on the outside and your choice of salmon, hamachi, and spicy tuna on the inside. The outside is torched with a delicious Smoky aroma. Delicious! read more

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I rarely go to sushi restaurants because I find that I can get similar food for cheaper at supermarkets. However, Sushi Tomi was worth it! I got the Tomi Special Roll with Spicy Tuna, and the seafood was really fresh! They don't skimp on the fish, and one roll was enough food for me. The Tomi Special Roll was the best compromise between a specialty dish and affordability. We came near closing on a Wednesday night, and there was still a decent number of people inside, but the wait wasn't too long. It's the perfect place to catch up with friends because you can walk down Castro Strret afterwards and grab dessert. read more

Sushi Tomi - Tomi Special Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

We were recommended this place by a friend, so we came to try it out. It was pretty busy at 7pm, with a ~20 minute wait. Food came out pretty fast and service was good. They accidentally served the wrong person at the table salad, which caused some confusion, but they remedied it by giving us a complementary salad to the right person to replace it. The Unagi Don was really tender and tasty, it's one of the best eel dishes I've had in a long time. There was a bit too much rice for my tastes, but that didn't detract from my enjoyment. The salad that came up with it was okay. The miso soup was miso soup. The salmon rolls were pretty good, and the spicy tuna rolls were not too spicy and very tasty. I didn't try the Tomi Sake or Hamachi, but my friends recommend! The Toro pieces were amazing, I would 100% recommend trying them! They had a little wasabi in them, which I'm not usually a big fan of, but it complemented the taste and texture of the Toro so well that I bought 4 more pieces! The Tamago was nice and sweet, exactly what I wanted to finish my dinner with. The tables were a bit cramped, but the atmosphere was really nice, would recommend! read more

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This restaurant has been around for decades. Unfortunately the quality of food has been going downhill. The fish quality is reasonably fresh, but the rice is just of poor quality. They probably are using left over rice. This is unacceptable for a Japanese restaurant. read more

Sadly, we will no longer be ordering food from Tomi sushi despite having been coming here as customers for years. I am not sure if they sold the business to a new owner, but this last visit was so disappointing that we have decided not to return. To start, my 10 year old's favorite dish is the Nabeyaki udon. The restaurant told us they no longer will serve udons for take out due to a new law in Mountain View prohibiting single use containers for take out. Despite this claim they put the rest of our food in the same single use container the udon was served in. Huh?! Not only was this a ridiculous claim given they put all the other food in the same container, but all the other surrounding restaurants will serve soup for take out without any mention of this "so-called" law. So what gives? We decided to order anyway and give them the benefit of the doubt. Once we arrived we noticed that they didn't include the miso soups that usually come with the dinners. When we went to tell them they forgot the soups they told us they put miso paste in the bag and we would have to make it ourselves by adding hot water at home. Come again?! So basically we are paying for a dinner we have to make ourselves at home? Fast forward to when we got home. They basically put two packets of paste and seaweed with no instructions in English into the bag (see photos attached). The packages were in Japanese and no one informed us how much water to use so we just eyeballed it. Needless to say it wasn't great. Lastly, and this is the most important issue. The food quality has definitely dropped significantly. I was going to give the restaurant two stars until we tasted the food. With the exception of the shrimp in the super chirachl bowl, the rest of the fish was smaller in portion and tasted bland compared to before. Our 10 year old ended up getting the beef teriyaki which was chewy and gross. For the amount of money we dropped on this place for take out, the service and food should have been way better. Be forewarned before you decide to go. This place has really gone downhill. read more

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I am a regular. I always order extra special chirashi bowl. Sushi Tomi was not the most consistent place to begin with in terms of fish quality. Unfortunately, their consistency has gone down significantly in the past one year. With 50% chance, I either get fishy uni, bland fatty tuna, or both. Today I got salmon that probably has gone bad (very strong fishy aftertaste), noticeably small portion of rice, seaweed salad, and side salad. I remember their side salad used to have at least 3 types of vegetables. For $3, I got a few pieces of lettuce (half of the salad container was the dressing container). Very disappointed. 2.5/5. Rounding down hoping that my message reaches the right person. read more

What happened to one of my favorite sushi places? I haven't been back for a while and this time it was so sad. This place used to be very popular and the line would form before it opened. But today, it was half full well into lunch hour and I should have known. Fish on sushi was not fresh, rubbery and much worse than what you would get in the grocery store. Other dishes (agedashi tofu, miso soup with undercooked carrots and old green onions - what Japanese restaurant could mess up miso soup?!!) were unauthentic and like cooked by someone who didn't know what they were doing. Service was also lacking. Our tea cups were empty throughout most of our meals. They must have changed ownership I hope the new owners read this and know they won't be able to stay in business for long with quality like this. and I just wish this is not the same thing happening to the one in San Jose! read more

Sushi Tomi - Look at the shrimp Tempura roll - they have to fill half of the roll with rice. Have they had tempura roll before??!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

I would like to give this place a 4.5 stars, the tuna was okay. I did round up. I came here for a Valentine's dinner. We got here a little after 5pm. We got lucky with parking because the parking lot across the street wasn't packed like it usually is. We walked to the the restaurant and signed in. The wait was less than 5 minutes, I would say. We got a regular sashimi and special sashimi platter. Also, a few nagiris. For the menu, we scanned the QR code. It was separated by appetizer, lunch, dinner, and drinks. Overall, service was decent and fish was somewhat fresh. read more

Sushi Tomi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

Found a good place to get in Sunnyvale. Same owner as the one in Saratoga Food was great. Fish was fresh. Would come back again read more

So I really want to love this place since it has so much hype and I was so excited to try it out. The quality of fish is great and the price is reasonable, but the major issue to this supposedly perfect meal was -- the rice just didn't taste right. Everyone in our table agreed that it lacks that familiar hint of sweetness which vinegar sushi rice is supposed to taste like. If you have sushi a lot you'll know the exact flavor I'm referring to. The rice here just tastes bland and salted with the vinegar flavor, and unfortunately that throws the whole flavor off. I hope it's just a miss and not the norm that their sushi rice tastes like this, since it's only my first time here so idk if the quality is consistent. If this is how their sushi rice always tastes like I really hope they can improve their rice recipe, so the fresh quality of fish is not compromised. read more

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Chirashi bowl was excellent!!! Very nice quality with a range of fish and other raw seafood. read more

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a neighbor favorite of mountain view, rarely seen without a line out the door. sushi tomi offers a staple selection or nigiri and sashimi, with a couple or simple rolls as well. they also have a wide sampling of fried and broiled appetizers, as well as bento dinners. but this is best a place for sushi lovers. the service can be a little slow since they are often packed but the quality is never lacking read more

Sushi Tomi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

This place is incredibly popular for a reason. It's one of the best high-quality, affordable sushi spots around. While the indoor seating is a bit tight, the servers work hard to accommodate as many guests as possible. Keep in mind that they don't accept call-ins or online reservations--it's walk-ins only, and you have to sign up on a physical waitlist. I've waited over 30 minutes on a Friday evening, but it's always worth it. I always go for the two-item bento dinner with Saba and Spicy Tuna. read more

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Stopped by on a Wednesday night and due to having a larger party had to wait outside for maybe 15 minutes. When you arrive you write your name down on a sheet which is nice so you can see how many parties are ahead of you. We ordered veggie tempura and gyoza as appetizers, all good but pretty standard. For sushi, we ordered a total of 8 rolls and they were brought out on a huge platter! The menu was a little more limited than I expected and hard for us to understand. We ordered our rolls via a piece of paper at the table (the rolls we got weren't on their dinner menu which was confusing). All in all, it was good sushi but nothing that blew me away. Would still recommend for a sushi night! read more

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This is really good authentic sushi! We ordered a platter of mixed sushi nigiri and rolls. The service is nice and the place is tiny but the wait time wasn't long. read more

Sushi Tomi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

I've been here so many times over the years, can believe I hadn't reviewed it yet. But I started coming here before Yelp was invented so it was overdue. Love this place and great spot for lunch. I love a good creative roll as much as the next person but that's not what this place was about. Years ago, my coworkers were talking about the best sushi places in the bay and lots of places were discussed. But a few of my coworkers from Japan made funny faces when we were talking about the rolls. Tomi was on all of their lists and one of them said her parents liked to eat there when visiting. I asked where it was and was surprised to hear I could walk there - what did we do before Yelp? read more

Sushi tomi continues to be my favorite South Bay sushi restaurant. I've been here multiple times and love the homey feel. Since there are no reservations- get there early, put your name down on their waitlist, and wait outside until your table is ready. My absolute favorite item is their special roll with hamachi (salmon is good too). Their nigiri is always consistent, but they can be heavy handed with the wasabi so request light/no wasabi if that's your preference. For entrees, I've tried a bunch- tonkatsu, tempura, donburis- you really can't go wrong! read more

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Best sushi in Silicon Valley probably in the Bay Area probably in the country. The place gets packed every day but if you get there early or call early, you'll get your order and it'll be worth every minute of dining. But be careful because if you go once you'll never stop going back. It's the best sushi you'll ever have. The place is a fun place to eat cause it's hustling and bustling, but you could always take out and their takeout is fabulous. read more

Great food, cozy vibe, worth the wait! I am a beginning and had rainbow roll and California roll, but my buddies are pros and chose more assorted stuff including the shark cartilage appetizer. Everyone left super pleased! read more

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What happened to this place? This used to my go to sushi spot. The tomi special rolls is so small & the fish was crunchy. There shouldn't be anything crunchy in this roll. My regular chirashi bowl had fish, mushrooms & sushi rice were all dry. Service was fine. This place has taken a deep dive into a place that I never want to go back to. read more

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This place tends to be on the pricier side. The portion sizes are generally about half of what you'd get at other sushi spots for the same cost. Although the food was enjoyable, it might not be the best choice if you're looking for an affordable sushi option. read more

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I came here on a weekday night and there was a little wait to be seated (10-15 minutes) but service was really good!! I ordered the Tonkatsu dinner (comes with soup, salad, and rice), which I thought to be very affordable because it comes with a good amount of food and fills you up. I really liked each of the items that came with the dinner and I'll definitely return to try their other items. read more

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Sushi Tomi is a great place to visit if you're ever craving authentic Japanese food. The quality of their raw fish is amazing and all of their cooked food is delicious as well. I highly recommend the following: - Tomi Special Roll: This roll is slightly seared on top and you can choose the type of fish that is used (I recommend Hamachi). The roll comes with a mild spicy Mayo sauce and some onions/sprouts that gives it an amazing freshness. This is such a creamy and delicious roll and it practically melts in your mouth due to the freshness of the fish. - Combination Bento: You can choose any two options, even two proteins, which makes this such a great deal! I like choosing the teriyaki beef and teriyaki salmon - both of which are cooked to perfection - Any of their sashimi, sushi, or nigiri options Note: This place gets packed on weekends so make sure to go early if possible (or be prepared to wait). read more

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I have been her for a business dinner. Will say the food was for free and this review is not emotional biased. The sushi is very fresh, and the service was quick. The busy hours are really busy and you will wait, which is probably standard these days for better places. The only downside but still not so bad to lower to 4 stars is that the fresh wasabi didn't hit the sweet spot. It felt like that it was not worth the money compared to the standard wasabi which comes with the regular dishes... but that was our impression, maybe we do not know what we are talking about anyway! Ambiance was ok but somewhat crunched. Still not a deal breaker (maybe if you are a heavier person!?). read more

Sushi Tomi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

If in Mountain View, head to Sushi Tomi! It's been a while since I've grabbed sushi here, so it was definitely a treat! Current dinner hours are 5:00pm-8:00pm. I called at 6:15pm to place a to go order and the wait was already 1.5 hrs, so my ETA for pick up was 7:50pm. It was a cold winter Friday night during Covid... and while all the surrounding streets were dark and empty, Sushi Tomi had a long line for pick up orders. That just shows how busy this place is, even during Covid and just for take out orders! The staff was quick and super organized. I arrived at 7:45pm and only had to wait in line for 10 minutes. When I got to the front, my order was ready for pick up and I was on my happy way. Ordered: 1. Special Sashimi Dinner (14 piece Sashimi) 2. Order of Amaebi (2 pieces) The sashimi was fresh and delicious. The cuts were thick and melted in your mouth. I savoured each bite and slowly enjoyed the meal. Very satisfied with the variety of sashimi! The amaebi was larger than expected. The shrimp meat was sweet and so tender. However, the fried shrimp heads were disappointing. It was fried with tempura batter (normally not the case at other restaurants) and was extremely soggy when I opened up my dinner. I enjoyed the meal overall and would definitely be back if I'm in the area. Next time, I'll call once they open, now that I know how high in demand Sushi Tomi is! read more

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Authentic Japanese food for a good price. The staffs are very friendly. The place is always packed so the wait time can be long.

My husband and I had a nice evening out (kid free) and we came across this place. Definitely on my list to visit again if I'm in the area. We ordered tempura shrimp and veggies, tomi special roll with hamachi to share. The tempura was nice and crispy. But the Tomi sushi roll was what really stood out for us. It was stuffed with hamachi and topped with more hamachi and scallops. Garnished with microgreens and red onions. Omg, drool! It was soooo good!! My husband got the bento box with tonkatsu and beef sukiyaki (+$3). OMG we have never tried beef sukiyaki and the broth was heavenly and so heart-warming! Well worth the extra $3 because that in itself was a full entree. I got the extra special chirashi bowl. Amazing!! And it came with a fried shrimp head which I wasn't expecting when it came out shortly after. I gave my husband tuna sashimi to try but honestly didn't want to share. I only did because it was so fresh and delicious. I had to share the experience with him! Ahaha Of course we enjoyed all this food with some hot sake. Always a plus-- waitress was friendly and attentive. Checking in on us and filling water glasses without us asking. Love that! She also gave us an extra bowl of miso soup! Many reasons to come back!!! read more

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Sunday lunch is crowded, every table was full. The menu is long and they provided different lunch combos. We ordered the white tuna don, the special sushi, salmon hand roll and amaebi nigiri. The sashimi is very fresh, just a bit disappointed by the special sushi nigiri combo, I was expecting better choice of fish and tops. Staff were really busy and running around but did get everything correct for the order. The people sitting next to us were a bit noisy that day. read more

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Came on a rainy weeknight for dinner. Staff were friendly and helpful. There was a bit of a wait, and they tried to keep the tables moving as there was a long waiting list. Once we ordered the food came out quickly. The rolls we got tasted fresh and it was an enjoyable meal. read more

Sushi Tomi has become my favorite go-to spot for daily meals. The fish is always incredibly fresh, and the prices are very reasonable given the high quality. The food is consistently excellent, and service is fast and efficient every time I visit. The sushi chef is Japanese, which really shows in the authenticity and attention to detail. For the quality you get, the value is unbeatable. read more