The food was excellent but the service has never been so bad. Had a party of 5 and the waitress takes our order. 2 of us want iced tea with lemon, 2 want beer, and we all want water. Waitress then says to us "I can't do that because the table is too small". I look at the table and look at her and I'm completely confused what she means by this. The tea comes out in a bottle and we have to pour it ourselves, weird but no big deal. She forgot multiple times different orders afterwards and everything just felt so unorganized from start to finish. I had brought important clients to dinner and I talked the place up so much, I was embarrassed by the end. I left a 10% tip. A different waitress came up to us after with the check in hand and asked, "what happened is everything okay?" I told her it was a bad experience, she then said "well this is a big table I don't understand why you're not tipping?". THE MOST ENTITLED APPROACH EVER. I honestly can forgive the waitress for being busy and overwhelmed, and I left a small tip, but to demand a big tip is extremely entitled. read more

Yes! Looking for a fresh sushi in Bay Area while staying on budget? That's your go to! Tuna tataki is my favorite here read more

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

I like the food, food is authentic or at least very close based on the price they offer.

Hands down the best sushi in the South Bay and peninsula. They have fresh sashimi shipped from Japan and omakase always give you a surprising fresh taste. The only thing is that they do not take reservations and the line is always long. They do not have any smart waiting system (eg a system that you can sign in and wait online while driving there) so make sure you go early. read more

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

Located a few blocks from Castro St. There's street parking in the front and a parking lot across the street. I recommend getting her a few minutes before 6 PM as parking will fill up. We came here on a Wednesday night around 6 PM. There were a lot of people waiting. This place has a lot of room - definitely more than the Saratoga one. For three girls, we ordered tempura and whole squid for appetizers. The tempura was delicious. The whole squid was good, but we wish there was some sauce on it. I ordered the sashimi dinner, which comes with salad and miso soup. It was delicious! The fish was really fresh. Miso soup always hits the spot, especially on a cold day. Overall, the experience was good. I'd definitely go back again. I hear their omakase (around $45) and chirashi are really good too! read more

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Huge fan of their food, not a fan of their lines. Sushi Tomi is located a little bit off the side of Castro Street and there is a ton of parking spaces nearby so no need to fret too much! My mom and I came here for lunch on Sunday around 12pm and the wait time for 2 people was about 40 minutes. We ordered a sashimi lunch and a lunch bento with tempura and katsu. The lunch bento was okay, the tempura was decent and the katsu was kind of dry so I didn't eat too much of it. The sashimi lunch was super good! It had about 11 pieces of really fresh fish, it's a mixture of salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and white tuna. Overall I would definitely come back to Sushi Tomi again. Even though its a tad pricier than other sushi places, I think the quality is definitely worth it. Next time i'm sticking to sushi items only! read more

Great lunch special! Big portion and decent price, but be careful that it gets really packed during lunch hours, so make sure to call ahead for to go orders or come earlier. I ordered the two items bento which came with rice, salad, soup, and I chose pork cutlet katsu and sashimi for the two entrees. All items were very delicious. Very yummy! read more

Sushi Tomi - Lunch bento box - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

I eat here often; the sushi lunch and sashimi lunch are excellent quality and value! Top tier overall. Heads up: I learned today that the extra special nigiri and chirashi do not come with uni anymore, and they don't know which fish these will have as it can vary. This is a surprising change from the past -- the "extra special" tier used to be distinguished from "special" because of the uni! They also used to have a card that would let you compare the different fish included between {regular, special, extra special} tiers. So keep an eye out when perusing older uploaded photos! read more

This might be a really weird thing to praise or claim but I'm going to go full pants down and say it, anyways... Sushi Tomi has the BEST spicy tuna rolls I've had in the bay. They taste wonderfully fresh, have a nice creamy texture that melts in your mouth, and actually have some spice to them. I like my wasabi with just a few drops of soy sauce (aka burn up the nostrils spicy) so this combination is dynamite. Two orders and a spicy tuna hand roll with a side of miso soup...easy to please and bursting at the seams... My partner in sushi crime makes up for my lack of variety by indulging in their omakase, which is quite reasonably priced for the amount (10 pieces), freshness and overall quality. Their grilled whole squid is also delicious and worth ordering if you like squid. The way they char the tentacles is amazing and really brings out the rich flavors. Going back to my favorite item, I felt inspired to write a little jingle: (to the beat of Spice Up Your Life) La la la la la la la la la La la la la la la la La la la la la la la la la La la la la la la la When you're feelin' sad and low It will take you where you gotta go Come here early, street parking is free All you need is some Sushi Tomi Whatchu ordering? Spicy Tuna! Is it really all that good? Hell to the yaah! Whatchu ordering?! Spicy Tuna! Aahhhh~ Pass the menu left If you're havin' a good time Shake it to the right Cause it's spicy tuna time Chopsticks to the front Ha ha (uh uh) Go round Pass the menu left If you're havin' a good time Shake it to the right Cause it's spicy tuna time Chopsticks to the front Ha ha Hai Si Ja Hold tight --end song and review-- read more

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Busy, its food is ok. It used to lot better. Long wait and service is all by non Japanese :)

Castro street can be quite underwhelming for it being THE street of Mountain View. I'd say Sushi Tomi is a decent place to go when in town. It's very popular even on a weekday, yet the service is quick and efficient. Food is pretty standard -- I wish the agedashi tofu was a bit crispier. The chirashi was pretty good as well, nothing out of the water though. read more

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We came here for dinner, the old Asian lady checked the room and told us there's no table so we had to sign the waiting list which is no problem. While we were looking at the today's special menu on the blackboard, the old lady asked us to step out of the restaurant and wait outside! It is winter and cold outside, and we are the only waiting group which doesn't take much space inside. I told her it is cold outside, Can we wait inside? She talked back in a very rude way that if we wait inside, we will block the entrance and prevent other customers to come in. She treated us like criminals who stole $800 from her pocket or something. we were so mad and left immediately! since there's no service or respect here, we will never wanted to come back! read more

I was in the area on a Saturday and was looking for a sushi place. I got here right when it opened and all the seats were just about filled. Get here early or else you will be waiting. Because of all the reviews and amount of people waiting, I had high expectations. When I got my chirashi bowl I wasn't that impressed. It was on the smaller portion side and there wasn't anything special about the fish. I thought it was ok overall but nothing I would wait in line for. I would be open to trying other items on the menu if I was in the area next time, but wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more

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

I ordered a bento box and split some rolls to share with my family. The California rolls were delicious and probably the highlight for me. The tempura was good but the salmon teriyaki and spicy tuna rolls were lacking for me. read more

This is my favorite reasonably priced sushi place in the area. It has both sushi rolls as well as higher quality ("fancy") nigiris that are available in upscale restaurants. The fish here is fresh and the rice is solid. When you get here be ready to wait in line for some time (depending on the time it could take 30+ mins). Luckily the owners provide some complimentary hot tea and water outside of the restaurant for people waiting in line. I used to be overwhelmed by sushi choices but now figured out a good order that I usually stick to (2 person order). I'd recommend other people trying it if you are not sure what to get: - I liked to order salmon avocado roll (very good basic roll) - Tomi special roll with hamachi - Hamachi toro nigiri (one of those fancy two piece sushi; worth trying) It's pretty important to eat things in order of ascending strength of flavor if you care about subtle flavors. I thought I didn't care but I tried eating salmon avocado roll after the very rich sushi tomi roll and I couldn't taste much - the roll ended up tasting mediocre because of that. So here's my preferred ordering: - Start with hamachi or whatever plain nigiri. I like to mix some wasabi with a bit of soy sauce, dab chopsticks in the mix and then lightly pat the fish. If you dip the fish in the mix it might end up tasting like soy sauce because it's very concentrated. - Follow with salmon avocado roll. For this one I lightly dip it in the sauce because it's a more basic roll. - Finish with the tomi special roll. I prefer not using the spicy mayo it comes with too much because it's very strong. Overall this is a great sushi spot. The other non-sushi items are decent but their strength definitely lies in sushi. read more

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Guys, their Extra special Chirashi is the best! I usually get one every Friday. It can totally cheer me up and relax my soul! read more

Sushi Tomi - Extra Chirashi Special Dinner - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

Still amazing after all these years! They've had some staffing changes which could use a bit more training and some menu items that I've loved has been taken off but the sashimi is still super fresh and the bento boxes are still delicious! read more

Sushi Tomi - Variety of sushi rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

Best sushi place in the South Bay. It's always busy with people waiting outside to be seated. Good selection of sushi and bento boxes. Their udon and Chirashi bowls are great. read more

Never coming back here again. I pointed and ordered the kampachi kama. When then check came it was hamachi kama (which is more expensive). I brought it to the first waitress and she asked "well... which fish did you eat?" I replied "I don't know..." I can't tell the difference between a cooked fish collar. And she just walked away. My waitress that was helping us that night came back and all she said is "sorry about that" and did not even fix the issue. Be sure to double check your order. They will give you a more expensive item than what you ordered. There is better quality sushi elsewhere with better service. The food is edible but not amazing. Alot of the appetizers did not come with sauce. Only soy sauce was available. And a lot of the items were also just topped with thin layers of onions for plating? But it just made it more messy. read more

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

Longtime neighborhood favorite. Still have a regular lunch date with a friend here every few months. Bring my daughter here whenever she is in town to visit. The sushi selections are quite varied in addition to the usual mainstays. I always enjoy biting the heads off the shrimp tempura. read more

The food was Ok. The katsu curry lunch was nothing special. The sashimi lunch was solid. The service was horrendous. I asked my initial waitress for the daily lunch special and she said "yes and pointed to a wall" but the wall didn't have any signage of the daily lunch special. Then she quickly left. I think asked a second waitress regarding the daily lunch special, she grumbled something and all I understood was "katsu curry" and she said "and they all cost differently" she also ran off very fast. The waitress who took my order looked like she was going to kill me as I said "daily lunch special" and then I specified which one I wanted. I am not coming here again. read more

I've been a huge fan of Sushi Tomi for, I believe, at least 5 years, maybe even 10! For as long as I can remember, its a popular place for lunch, a really popular place for dinner. I come here for the fresh fish, the sashimi, and the nigiri but their other dishes are also delicious. Favorites at Sushi Tomi are the regular chirashi bowl and ankimo. I haven't had ankimo in a long time (I hope they still have it!) and since the pandemic, I have only ordered out and not dined in. They do not have outdoor seating but recently renovated (at least their outside facade) and it looks nice but still familiar. I have ordered chirashi to go (delicious). My favorite thing that I've ordered to-go is the pork katsu donburi. There was SO MUCH FOOD (clearly I am a fan of leftovers) and it was delicious. It definitely fed me for a few meals. The staff is really friendly and they do remember you if you are a regular. Happy that Sushi Tomi is still around for some seriously legit Japanese food. read more

Worst service ever! As soon as the food arrived, they asked me to pay the bill didn't even get a chance to taste the food. They just want rushed me out the door. Will not never go back to this place. Unprofessional staffs. If I can submit zero stars I would but one is the lowest. read more

Great sushi! And amazing staff. After I ate I realized they don't accept digital card. And I had no cash with me. The owner told me to leave and not worry about it. I ended up going to the bank and get some cash. read more

One of the best Sushi restaurants in Mountain View, if not the South Bay. While a bit pricier than most, the consistent quality of the fish is superior. We typically like to sit at the abolishing bar for the best experience to interact with the sushi chefs, share a shot or two of sake and learn (for example) about the difference in quality between blue-fin, big eye and other varieties of tuna. We tried maguru, sake, hamachi and all were buttery and melt in your mouth fresh. We also tried their agadashi tofu which was also very nice in that the coating was not gelatinous as other restaurants. Yes it's expensive and yes, you'll wait in line, but it's worth it. Why only 4 stars? They need to get hooked up with a modern waiting system. Putting your name on a list and then waiting outside in the cold and rain is so yesterday!! read more

Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. Venue could not be any more perfect. Place isn't that big but we arrived at 7pm on a Saturday night and there was a table ready for us (note that everyone in the party must be present to be seated). Place was packed but all the servers are fast so you get your food quickly. We ordered a bunch of sushi as well as a couple udon soups. Highlights: the uni. The UNI! Something about the texture and taste of the uni that just melts in my mouth and makes me feel like the luckiest guy in the world. It's so good. I enjoyed the saba and unagi as well. Fish portions are large on top of the nigiris. Overall, would like to come back. Place is perfect for a special celebration. read more

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Got here 20 minutes before the restaurant opened. There was already a line when we got there. I'm not sure exactly what it's like when the restaurant opens, because we went on Valentine's Day. Luckily, we got in for the first seating. Great customer service. We ended up ordering 10-piece omakase for $50. Everything was very fresh and did not taste fishy. We were expecting the omakase to be served to us one by one, but instead we got all 10 pieces at once. That is the only reason why I have a four star rather a five star. It would've been nice to have been served one piece at a time. However, for time sake and being that there was a huge wait, it made sense to serve us with all 10 pieces at once. I would definitely come back for special occasions! Highly recommend! read more

Sushi Tomi - $50 Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

This is our go-to sushi place. We usually go here for lunch and as long as we get there right when it opens, then there's no wait. Otherwise, you're pretty much sol and gotta wait. Looks like they recently put out some water and tea in the front, so it should be a little more pleasant. We typically get the Sashimi Lunch and Sushi Lunch combos. They're just the right amount of food for the right price. The sashimi is always super fresh and the salmon we could just eat day after day. The complimentary hot green tea is also really good--sometimes the refills can be watery, though. If you have an infant/toddler, be wary that there are only two high chairs available, with some booster seats available as well. read more

Great spot for sushi! Popped in for an early dinner with a friend and we thoroughly enjoyed our sake dons and sake nigiri. Gets busy as dinner picks up- old school sign in on a paper pad so get here early if you're hungry! read more

It's too bad no other sushi bar can touch this place; we'd have more dispersion and less waiting times if Sushi Tomi wasn't so damn good! We came here after seeing the Lion King in hopes of being ironic and ordering a Lion King roll. Guess what? They don't cook any of their fish, so they didn't have one! We instead asked the sushi chef to pick some nigiri for us; it was so fresh that I nearly developed gills. I can't wait until I return- this is definitely the place I will continue to come when other raw fish connoisseurs need to be impressed. read more

Sushi Tomi is the best in the Bay Area! I love coming to this place. There's always a long line in front, so be patient. The sushi is so tasty and fresh. We love all of their rolls. My favorite is the spicy tuna and salmon skin roll. We also tried the Hamachi Kama which was very tasty too, however fatty. The complimentary hot tea is also worth a mention - so good. The prices are high but very worth coming here. read more

SushiTomi was my family's favorite Japanese restaurant for many years. Just visited for lunch last week and was so disappointed. Our favorite White Tuna Tataki came tasteless. Tomi special roll looked stale and tasted nothing like before. And the miso soup was so salty. I am saddened and couldn't help to ask if they changed the owner (the waiter said no). I truly hope what I experienced was just an anomaly. Or the owner please try to restore what you were able to serve. I sincerely hope my favorite restaurant is back again. read more

The sushi chef and waitress helped me save money. I ordered 8 pieces of salmon nigiri, and they come out and tell me if I order salmon Don, it will also have 8 pieces of salmon and come with even more rice. And a bowl of miso soup is also included in the Don. And it's less expensive lol. Nice place. They're really busy but they still spend the time explaining things like this to me and help me save money. Unbelievable. Oysters are really good too. Definitely will bring all my friends here. Ambiance makes me feel like I'm in Japan. A lot of people speaking Japanese in the restaurant. That's how you know it's authentic Japanese food. read more

We needed a place for a late night dinner and Japanese food was on everyone's mind. So fortunate to have found this place. The prices seemed high initially, but the portions were perfect for our big appetites. The only disappointment was my rainbow roll, which looked like the scrap ends of the fish were used. We were the last seating of the night, but not an excuse to use scraps. It wasn't too fresh either, but all the other dishes ordered were really good. read more

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One of the best sushi spots in the bay! Best place to get fresh fish and the authentic Japanese experience!

One of my favorite sushi spots in the Bay Area. Everything is super fresh! Always got the Special Nigiri platter and a couple of rolls to complement. Dragon roll was a little smaller than what I'm used to. But the Unagi is amazing! Super tender and melts in your mouth. I came on a Thursday afternoon and only waited 10 minutes. Awesome service and great sushi, I will definitely be back again and again. read more

Sushi Tomi - Dragon roll. Scallop. Anago and Unagi Nigiri. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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My wife and i have been fans of Sushi Tomi for a while now, and have often ordered their lunch specials which are delicious and refreshing. Unfortunately, our latest experience have seen a significant drop in quality that was rather disappointing. We ordered the beef teriyaki lunch set + sushi/sashimi combo (4p sushi, 5p sashimi, 3 california rolls). Given that the combo was 27.90, i was surprised it only contained salmon / tuna / cooked shrimp and none of the more special fishes. While the fish soup was excellent, the raw fish did not taste fresh and was not the quality we've come to expect from Tomi over the years. To make things worse, the beef teriyaki (one of our go-tos) was extremely tough and overcooked, unlike the tender and juicy offering we've enjoyed here before. I really hope this was a one-time occurrence, but we will probably start giving other sushi restaurants in downtown Mountain View a try. Two stars for old times sake. read more

One of the few sushi places owned by Japanese people in the South Bay. The sushi here is always fresh and there's always a line out the door so be prepared to wait. Their service isn't anything amazing but their fish alone is well worth the visit. If there wasn't a line all the time, I'd definitely come here more often. Definitely five stars for their fish! read more

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

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Popped in to place a to go order. After paying $80 plus tip I was hoping to sit down 10 min & have a tea since plenty of seating was available at the sushi bar area & other tables. The hostess snapped wait outside & come back in 15 min. I woulda loved a green tea @ the bar after a rough morning. But was kicked out rudely. Plus, my son got sick after eating it. Was warm sushi. read more

Pretty good sushi place around town. I always call in in advance and go pick up to save time and also because of COVID. The lady at the restaurant is always so kind and patient and the food quality is very good. I would recommend coming here for lunch instead of dinner read more