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    Tomo

    3.5 (55 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Chicken wings
    Maia E.

    Tomo is such a cute and modern restaurant. The ambiance is so pretty with Japanese paintings. The Food was ok. Tomo salad was not that flavourful. The chicken wings, fried gyoza and spider roll were not bad. I give it 4 stars because it could be better.

    Mai thai
    Angela A.

    Decided to try tomo for the first time and I was very happy with my choice . I had the salmon poke bowl it was flavourful and perfect portion . I wanted to try one of their cocktails so I got the Mai thai it was perfect not too sweet very refreshing definitely ordering again . Staff was friendly and attentive. They also have space heaters so it was the perfect temperature. Awesome place to go on a friday night !

    Tomo Fried Chicken ($13)
    Abigail P.

    I went to Tomo the first weekend post lockdown and sat on their patio. I was pleasantly surprised by how affordable the restaurant was considering the lovely presentation and quality of the food. Drinks: I ordered the mojito for $12 and it was delicious, would definitely order this again. I also tried the Mai Tai Punch for $15 and its good and very aesthetically pretty, but a bit expensive in my opinion. Food: I ordered the philly roll and got 8 pcs for $12 which is fairly priced compared to other sushi restaurants. It was delicious and plated very nicely. A bit more cucumber than most philly rolls but still delicious and would definitely order again. I tried the Tomo fried chicken which was AMAZING. They give soo many pieces of fried chicken for $13 and it tastes delicious. It has such a unique taste that I've never had elsewhere. Also, it is surprisingly not greasy at all considering its fried chicken. I highly recommend this dish to anyone who goes to Tomo. Service: Service was pretty quick and the staff was very friendly. They had a decent patio with a roof so it wasnt too hot which was nice. I have to go back when indoor dining opens up because the ambiance inside seems very nice. I would definitely return to Tomo to try other items on their menu and recommend to anyone who enjoys asian fusion cuisine. Even if you do not like sushi there are other choices on their menu. The move is definitely to order a bunch of items on the menu to share with your table. Overall, superbe quality of food for an affordable price!

    Tuna tataki
    Hadia G.

    We were craving sushi and wanted a nice spot to enjoy it.. it's a beautiful place, modern interior lighting decor all is super cool! Service super nice and friendly.. sushi was good and fresh I'd love to see more creative rolls! I asked for their virgin tomo mojjtis..loved it! It was definitely a lovely dinner great service and awesome atmosphere

    Tonia T.

    Tomo was a great new spot for me. The prices were very reasonable and the food was really good. Got the gyoza, Mai tai punch, philly roll and my friend got the fried chicken. The drinks were very expensive but the punch was delicious! My friend got a mojito and that was really good as well. The sushi was great, very fresh. The gyoza was very good as well. Tried my friends fried chicken and it was delicious. It has a very unique flavour, came with a lot of pieces and was not greasy or slimy. Would definitely repurchase all of these items. Really looking forward to going back to try more!

    Veggie Roll
    Angel C.

    Strolling within Byward Market while in Downtown Ottawa, it was just getting to dinner time & I had a craving for Japanese food! Tomo has a warm woody decor, an izakaya kind of feel when you walk in with a big bar. I absolutely love the atmosphere of this place, but when it comes to the review for the food... especially given my expectations being spoiled with options from the GTA, they won't win my heart. As soon as we picked up the menus, we knew it was a fully authentic Japanese spot. You won't have a variety of sushi/sashimi to choose off the menu, they're mostly set items. It's one of those "philly cheese rolls" kind of spots, and then you realize it's a Canadian Japanese restaurant. We opted for the veggie roll, and the poke bowls to be safe, and they were made well! The gyoza were also cooked with a good crisp. Service is excellent as well. If you aren't looking for lots on the menu, and just want a place to sit back, have a drink or two, and don't mind a casual Japanese Izakaya place without a large menu of "sushi or sashimi" selections, then I'd recommend this place!

    Dawn M.

    So this is the rework of what used to be called Wonton Mama. It's doubled in size and the menu has been reworked. The food was fine. The Salt and Pepper Calamari is different and not as good - it was overcooked which didn't help. The Sushi is as good as always. The decor is lovely and they have some community seating areas (which I think is fun). It's worth going to - but I was horribly disappointed about the Sale & Pepper Calamari change. In some ways unfair that I'm giving them only a 3 star rating. If I didn't have that comparison, they might have rated higher. Would I return: Pretty unlikely - the big draw for me was the Salt and Pepper Calamari - it was worth the effort to deal with crowds and parking - and now it's not. Would I recommend: If someone is in the market and wants sushi, this is still a great option. Skip the Salt and Pepper Calamari. (OK - I know, I'm being very repetitive!)

    Menu
    Maria B.

    Oh my... oh my... oh my!!!! AMAZING! We received a gift card and decided to give the try a place. WOW!!! Some of the best food I have had in the area. I can say this compares to high end sushi in NYC! The rolls just melt in your mouth, you don't even need soy sauce. They are super fresh!!! They poke bowl, delicious! The rice, lighter than I am used to but great flavours! The steak teriyaki- wow! The miso soup, the what I've had in ottawa! You just can't go wrong! For those saying it's too pricey, you get what you pay for!!!! If you want cheap then go to AYCE! If you want amazing quality, come here. Parking: well - you know the deal in the Byward Market, metered street parking. Staff: super friendly and attentive in the afternoon (Saturday). The only bad thing? I forgot my left overs *cry* lol

    Salmon pokebowl
    Wendy M.

    This place is kind of overpriced for what they serve. My friend got the tataki and her portion was tiny! I got the pokebowl because I wanted to compare it to the one at Burrito Sensei, and I have decided that Burrito Sensei is much better! At Tomo, there were fewer ingredients (resulting in lack of flavour) and the portion size was smaller. The price was around $2 or so cheaper, but I'd rather pay the extra $2 to get a much larger variety of ingredients in my pokebowl. The ambience is pretty nice though, and the service was quite professional. I went for an early dinner (around 5pm) and the place was quite empty.

    The three rolls I got!
    Mimi J.

    The sushi is definitely fresh here, but could do with more flavor. I tried 3 rolls, and the roll with salmon on top was my favourite. However, I left still hungry, and actually had all you can eat sushi to satisfy my sushi craving a few days later! Service was really professional and prompt, although I had to wait a bit to be seated, even though it was not that busy. The atmosphere is really artsy and I sat next to the patio, so it was comfortable being inside but still being able to people watch.

    Stacey V.

    My review will mirror most of the other ones for Tomo. Tomo looks good, their patio is cozy and the inside is very trendy. We walked in and were able to choose whatever table we wanted. Their menu is small and easy to go through. The drinks looked delicious but very pricey. BF & I decided to order a sushi roll, fried chicken and fried rice. The sushi was AMAZING! Best sushi I had in a really long time, but it was 15$. It tasted very fresh and was unique, we really really enjoyed it. The fried chicken was only OK. Something was off with the batter, it was very dry. It didn't feel like it had been fried properly or perhaps the chicken wasn't battered well enough. The chicken was moist and tender. The fried rice was very basic, I can make better at home unfortunately. It's probably a fun place to come to have drinks & sushi, but I wouldn't bother with the rest of the menu. Unlikely to return.

    Poké bowl with salmon
    Emily W.

    I was sick of going to ayce sushi places, so I suggested going to Tomo since I had heard good things about it before. We ordered the salmon poké bowl to share. To a layperson, it's basically a sushi roll minus the seaweed, in a bowl. It was pleasant but not outstanding in any way. Next came the Tomo roll and the Volcano roll. Both were delicious, though I preferred the Volcano roll because of its unique taste and spice. The grilled squid was what you would expect: crispy edges, very chewy, and served in a slightly sweet sauce. Nothing to write home about. The beef tataki was served with green apple sliced as thin as matchsticks. I'd say that it was not flavourful enough, because I've had better. Food aside, the service is what prevents me from giving it five stars. The waitresses were not very friendly but most importantly, the service was slow. We waited for around 15 to 20 minutes for the tataki to come after the grilled squid had arrived. One of the waitresses thought that we were waiting for the bill since we had been sitting there for so long, so we informed her of the tataki we had ordered. Like many people have said, the portion sizes are quite small for the money that is shelled out. However, I would return for the food since Ottawa doesn't have many good sushi places anyway.

    Mohawk roll. Looks pretty but was pretty meh.

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    Food was great; comparing with fusion in Toronto, good price with fancy food offered here

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    First time since I moved back from Toronto that I finally had good sushi! The speciality rolls are all amazing.

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    Sushi 88 - Sushi for couples

    Sushi 88

    4.1(67 reviews)
    2.3 km
    $$

    In my books, this place was just OK. It should be noted that this was my first time having sushi in…read moreOttawa, and this place is supposed to be the best sushi place here. I've had sushi plenty in Vancouver and Toronto, and this place was disappointing in comparison (even to Toronto sushi). I think AYCE sushi is more popular in Ottawa. This is one of the few places that do a la carte. I found the prices to be a bit expensive for what you get. 3 of us shared a sushi and sashimi party tray. It came to around $30 a person, and was quoted on the menu to be for about 3-4 people. I would say it's barely enough for 3 very small people, let alone 4. It did not come with miso soup or salad. The quality of the sushi was nothing to be amazed about. Although it was probably a bit better than AYCE, I think for the prices, I'd expect better quality sushi. If I had to, I'd choose AYCE sushi over this in Ottawa. Also, in terms of authenticity, I think this place is Chinese owned. It is a small establishment, so if you want to be sure you get a table, I'd recommend reservations. There is street parking available on Somerset. I likely won't be back, and will definitely try my hardest to persuade my friends to go elsewhere if they want to come back.

    Food was good. The sushi may have slightly too much rice in each piece but it was fresh and tasty…read more The tempura dish is very light and portion size is good. Service was good and we booked a table before their big party reservations comes in about an hour later. Dining hall was clean and tidy without feeling crowded. I would go back again.

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    Sushi 88 - Warm decor and elegant place settings

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    Gourmet Sushi

    4.8(6 reviews)
    0.1 km

    No sit in. This is take out only. Really good, really quick service…read more We dropped in and they have big menus with photos. Your order by number. And the food came out in like ten minutes even though she said It could be 20. Super nice service. They are still serving with barriers and hand sanitizer. There's no photos inside. But I promise it's very clean. There's chairs inside to wait. Food was great. We will likely use them again.

    Gourmet Sushi is a takeout/delivery only restaurant, no dine-in space whatsoever. I found out about…read morethis place while walking around on my lunch hour, re-exploring the area, since I was working at a different location for the past few years (the businesses in the Byward Market and Lowertown have changed a lot in the last few years, but that's another story). Their sushi is delicious, especially for takeout sushi. I decided to get a platter for dinner for my husband and I. I got their Maki Platter A, which is 36 pieces for $47.95. You get 8 pieces of California, 8 pieces of Spicy Salmon, 10 pieces of Dynamite and 10 pieces of Orange Dragon. UberEats was having a special where if you spend $40 or more you save $11. So I ordered through UberEats for pick up and saved $11 :) Note that with this deal you pay taxes on the regular price and then get $11 off the post-tax total. It took about 25 minutes and pick up was quick. Staff were nice. The rolls were delicious. I loved that the rolls were mostly filling with very little rice. I had requested no sesame seeds and that was no problem at all. The California rolls had cucumber and surimi crab and was topped with masago. The Spicy Salmon rolls had raw salmon mixed with spicy mayo and was topped with tempura bits. The Dynamite rolls had shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumbers, and surimi crab and was topped with masago. The Orange Dragon rolls were Dynamite rolls with the additional topping of sliced raw salmon and sliced avocado. While everything was tasty, I did feel that this platter could have used more variety. The Dynamite and Orange Dragon rolls were too similar. Nonetheless, my husband and I enjoyed the platter. I feel it's a good size for dinner for 2 people. Glad to have discovered this sushi takeout joint near my current work place. It's so convenient to pick up a platter for dinner. Street parking or paid parking in the various nearby lots only.

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    Yuzumi

    4.8(6 reviews)
    4.5 km

    I had lunch at Yuzumi and it was delicious!…read more Yuzumi opened in August 2019 and took over the space that was The Bowl. It serves primarily poke/rice bowls, sandwiches, and sushi rolls. I had the Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich with a side salad ($13.95). I loved that the shrimp in the Po Boy was not breaded/deep fried, so it didn't taste greasy or oily at all. The amount of shrimp was good, as I had shrimp in each bite. The sauce had a slight spicy kick to it, and the cabbage slaw added a nice crunchy texture, and a bit of creaminess without being too rich. The bread was dense and it held the sandwich together well, the bread did not get soggy and the sandwich did not fall apart. I thoroughly enjoyed the sandwich. The side salad was real mixed greens (hurray for no iceberg and no romaine!). It had shredded carrots, cucumbers and grape tomatoes. Vegetables were fresh, and the dressing arrived on the side as requested. The dressing was a sweet and sour vinaigrette, which I enjoyed, as it wasn't too oily. Service was friendly and the place was bright and clean. The layout is unchanged from when the space was The Bowl. It's a very casual eatery for a quick meal, by yourself or with coworkers or friends. Not exactly a romantic spot for a date, IMO. There's one gender-neutral washroom at the back of the restaurant. It was clean. A great place to grab lunch/early dinner (they close at 5pm) if you work at Tunney's Pasture, or live nearby. I'm looking forward to trying their other options! Street parking only.

    4 stars because no seating yet when it is very possible outside with a little effort. After that…read morethe food was very good. Bao pork belly was tender, sauce perfect, bun soft. Tacos were good, shells delicate. Great sauces available. Enjoyed the poke bowl. Overall very good stuff.

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    Yuzumi - ANGRY MIMI Roll

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