First and foremost, I high highly (and did I mention highly?) respect places that acknowledge their regulars. It is the easiest way to get me to eat out of the palm of your hands. This place is amazing. I love their takosu and tuna tadaki. I am also obsessed with their wasabi shaumi and the broiled yellowfin jaw. Their rolls are also really good - I highly recommend the scallop roll, volcano roll, spider roll, and crazy tuna roll. I also love their green tea.
(5)
Alex D.
Not bad! I was recently here for a business dinner, and had some mixed feelings when I read about the place. I'm always skeptical of the Chinese restaurant / Sushi bar combination, because I've had some scary experiences with that. That being said, I felt that my sushi was definitely a solid experience here - No, it's not the same as being in Japan or even NYC, but I will say that the place is definitely worth a trip if you are in the vicinity. Service was fast and friendly, and the restaurant was clean and organized. Fish and rice quality were good, and I would certainly come back if I had a hankering for sushi while at Ross Park or another place nearby.
(3)
Anh T.
Love this place! Best rice plates ever- teriyaki beef or chicken! Service is always wonderful & fast. Highly recommend this sushi place to all sushi lovers!!
(5)
Colleen S.
I had a satisfactory experience here. After living in Philly, I haven't been blown away by many sushi places here in Pittsburgh. This place seems like a typical, affordable suburb sushi option. For our party of four, we ordered two different versions of the sushi platter for two. This included the rock & roll (4) tuna roll (6) flying fish roe (2) shrimp (2) McKnight roll (4) California roll (6) salmon roe (2) and squid (2). The platters also came with an option of soup (miso or chicken) and salad (ginger or sesame) for each person. It turned out to be a lot more sushi than the 4 of us could eat! We stuffed ourselves and still had pieces we could not finish. Next time I would go with a smaller (and cheaper!!) option. I would have preferred to order and share a few different specialty rolls rather than have the mostly sashimi that we received. Lesson learned for next time! We also had some hot saki and beer which complimented the meal very nicely. The service was great. Everything came out in a very timely manner and our server took wonderful care of us. I would definitely give this place another try.
(3)
Jackie R.
We have been enjoying Sushi Tomo for at least the past seven years and the quality of the sushi has been consistent. The waitstaff is ridiculously attentive and welcoming. Our favorite rolls include the Tomo Roll (shrimp tempura with eel sauce and avocado) , the Volcano Roll (shrimp tempura with spicy mayo and spicy salmon) and the spicy salmon or tuna hand roll. The spicy tako salad (octopus in a spicy mayo sauce) is a MUST! It is our favorite sushi in Pittsburgh!
(5)
Kristina R.
They have the best brown sauce and the beef is so tender and delicious. Volcano rolls are awesome!!
(5)
Kelly A.
This is my go-to sushi joint! I'm constantly either bringing clients here for a quite lunch to discuss business, or grabbing a couple quick sushi rolls to-go. Typically on the quite side, complimented by polite employees. 8 for taste, 8 for service, 6-7 for atmosphere.
(4)
Angie K.
Sushi Tomo is a Chinese and Japanese restaurant- if you are like me, that description alone will make you hesitant. However, this place is A-OK. We tried some apps- Agedashi Tofu, Gyoza and the Tempura Squid Rings. The agedashi tofu was just deep fried tofu with a thick shoyu sauce- I'm used to the more lightly fried and delicate tofu with light shoyu. The gyoza was fine- no complaints. The tempura squid rings came with a dipping sauce that was too mild, and we ended up dipping the rings in the gyoza sauce. The tempura batter was lacking salt. As for the maki we ordered- everything was fine. We tried the Wedding Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Salmon Roll, Spider Roll, and California Roll. Another person got the Unagi-don. There is plenty of seating in the restaurant and a decent size parking lot.
(3)
Anne C.
I went here on a lunch break with my coworkers and it was wonderful! They ordered a traditional pork dish off the Chinese menu while I coyly ordered a lunch box from the English menu. (It's hard to read Chinese!) Anyway, the fish katsu was amazing, and so was the mystery fried pork dish. I wish this restaurant was closer to the city but eitherway, I'd definitely make the trip out here.
(4)
Jonathan D.
It's been a while since I've dined at Sushi Tomo, so when my date suggested going here for sushi I figured what the heck. Conveniently located on busy McKnight road, this restaurant is the perfect spot to hit up after a long day of shopping in the area, but keep in mind that the entrance is only accessible to traffic heading north on McKnight Road. Date and I order a pot of green tea, edamame, and four rolls. While I found the rolls to be tasty, but nothing special, I was really disappointed with the edamame - although it tasted fine, it didn't look fresh. Also, I can't recall eating edamame without some sort of salt already on them when they arrive at the table. Granted, my heart was probably thankful that they lacked all that extra sodium, but I've found salt really adds something to otherwise dull edamame. I'm glad we went here, but I'm going to continue sticking to grabbing sushi from Little Tokyo (South Side) or Andy's at Wholey's Market in the Strip District.
(3)
Jaime J.
Yep - I think this has become my favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh for sushi. My first experience was just an Alaskan Roll for takeout and it was fabulous. The fish was fresh and the nori wasn't tough, but tender. I had probably driven past this place a thousand times and never gave it a second look. It's actually easy to drive by on McKnight. It's next to a small shopping plaza and the sign isn't very noticeable. But reading reviews here on Yelp convinced me to give it a shot. My second experience, me and Mr. J went in for dinner. I had the stir fried soba noodles, veggies, and shrimp and it was very good! The portion was large and I couldn't even finish it all. The dish had a nice variety of veggies and plenty of shrimp! This time I had a Magic Roll which was a spicy tuna roll with avocado and eel sauce. Again, amazing freshness and flavor...even Mr. J ate a few pieces and he "doesn't like" sushi! The interior is tastefully decorated in traditional Japanese style and the staff is very friendly. We had great service and our drinks were always full. I think he's going to get sick of me wanting to come here so much!!
(4)
Rebecca G.
Went here because it is between my house and my friends. The place smells pretty bad of fish. But it is a sushi place. The service was pretty bad. I got there first and ordered a drink. My friends got there and ordered drinks and then our waitress disappeared...for 20 minutes. Finally, we get another girls attention and she ends up taking our order. We got the stuffed mushrooms, they were overly fishy tasting and no one ate them. The sushi was So-so, but my friend had to spit some out because the fishy taste was so bad. Another friend said the chicken and cheese rolls were good but the onions were so overpowering that his eyes were watering. It seems to me like these are all symptoms of ingredients that are a little past their prime. I won't be going here again.
(2)
Beth K.
Don't be fooled by it's location (among the bland strip of suburbian chain restaurants on McKnight Rd), this is good sushi! I've been to Sushi Tomo several times and have never had a bad experience. The service is always friendly and QUICK! It's never crowded and I've never had to wait for a table (I'd actually love to see more people here!) We never venture off the sushi menu, but honestly there's no reason to with sushi this good! For the price and the quality, you can't beat it. OK, so it's not Umi...but I would take it over Nakama sushi any day of the week. Great rainbow roll, tasty volcano roll, fresh standards (salmon roll, tuna roll). We in the North Hills are lucky to have such a fantastic place so close.
(5)
Al G.
As an expatriate of Pittsburgh, Sushi Tomo has been a former weekly haunt of mine. I think for sushi it is an excellent value and has a good sushi bar. I have posted the main chef's photo (a little dated), but I thought he was a good sushi chef and decent conversationalist if you sit at the bar. I think most of creative sushi is well done. The seating is a little dated, but has always been clean, and the service has been fine. It took no time to become a regular and become recognized easily for comps and other good service.
(5)
Kristina L.
Best sushi in Pittsburgh! I make it a point to hit this little gem every time I come to town. I've been to Tomo at least 10 times, and both the service and the food are consistently top-notch. The fish is incredibly fresh and flavorful. The sashimi practically melts in my mouth like butter, and the seaweed salad includes cucumbers and oranges to enhance the flavor. The miso soup is savory and delicious, and when we asked our waitress if the chefs could make the edamame with garlic, they gladly obliged. It turned out great! The rolls here are creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented. My faves are the flower, the geisha, and the beauty Alaska. They're so good that every bite is a foodgasm. I also love the wide variety of sake they offer, as well as the yummy mochi ice cream. I recommend the green tea, mango, and red bean flavors. I usually come here for lunch, and it's never super-crowded. The food comes out at the perfect pace. All the servers are very personable and friendly, and I was impressed with our server the other day--she remembered our entire (looong) order without writing anything down. If you haven't tried Tomo yet, you must!!
(5)
Kylene W.
The service was good and we were greeted and seated right away. The miso soup was not very good. It was sweet and had a weird flavor. It wasn't the tastiest sushi I've ever had, it was just OK. I had the yellowtail roll, crazy tuna roll, and caterpillar roll. They had a decent selection of Japanese beer, which was good.
(3)
Heming X.
The worst japanese food, i have ever take. This is chinese food restaurant not japanese food. Try other japanese restaurant.
(1)
Aaron W.
My friends and I come here a ton and love it. The quality of sushi is top notch. This particular incident, the chefs used an avocado that was browning and our waitress pointed it out, apologized, and offered to remedy the situation immediately. Talk about great customer service! The only issue was she forgot the ikura we ordered but no biggie because we were full. Definitely going to come back because the food and service is amazing.
(4)
Kristin B.
Third time must be a charm. A couple weeks ago my husband and I struck out at Hal's Bar & Grill (too long of a wait for a table) and Hop House (smoking inside) before we headed to Sushi Tomo for dinner. We had a great meal with prompt, friendly service. Ordered 4 specialty rolls and enjoyed them all. Good ingredients, and the price and portion were just about right. Icing on the cake? To the Entertainment members out there, Tomo rocks a pretty good coupon! Simple interior. Nothing special there. We'll be back again and again, I promise.
(4)
Amy S.
I've been going here for years and love it! I read another review that said the miso soup is not good. Strange because it's my favorite miso soup of any Asian place around, I think it's great. Everything I've had there has been really good. My favorite roll is a spider roll which they do very well. All the sushi rolls are very good. I haven't had any of the dishes with a Chinese lean since they converted to Japanese/Chinese cuisine. I'll have to try one next time, but still get a sushi roll!
(5)
Joe D.
From the outside this place looks like a run down Asian restaurant, but don't judge this book by the cover. Inside isn't much to speak of either with its tacky Asian decorations. Sushi Tomo is a top player in Pittsburgh's sushi scene. My first time here I had three rolls, spicy salmon, spicy tuna, and a dragon roll, an order of seaweed salad and Saki. These are no little rolls, these would have filled up any Pittsburgh steel worker after a double shift. The rice was perfectly cooked, sticky and delicious, the salmon and tuna perfectly aged and flavorful. The sauces delicately drizzled over each roll, normally added to please the eye, also pleased my palate, adding a zingy creaminess to these Japanese works of art. The seaweed salad was good, but I've never had a bad one. My second visit was for lunch, as I was alone, I sat at the sushi bar. Remembering my first foray at Sushi Tomo, I only ordered 2 rolls, being a salmon freak I had the spicy salmon again and asked the chef if he worked with salmon skin. He made me a delicious salmon skin roll with the fatty belly as the main protein in the middle of the roll. It was delicious and to guild the Lilly, he topped each piece with salmon eggs. As if the fatty belly and crispy salmon skin wasn't enough richness, the salmon eggs added even more creamy richness to each piece. It was an epicurean delight, a mixture of textures and temperatures. Warm rice, crispy salmon skin, cool salmon belly, and the creamy salmon eggs. Just a touch of soy sauce for that wonderful umami earthiness. This was a work of culinary art. I hope this roll is on the menu, I'd order two of them, although I'd just have the salmon eggs on one of the rolls, as their richness became tiresome to my palate. Great place, even if the outside could use sprucing up, but in life we find these are the hidden gems that normally we'd pass up.
(4)
Ashlee S.
Got wasabi shumai and regular shumai. The regular was a little bland but good, the wasabi ones were awesome, given you like wasabi of course! We also got 3 or 4 sushi rolls, which were all good, (geisha roll, spicy king crab roll is what I remember), and the service was GREAT!
(4)
Michael F.
I was lucky enough to come here with a regular, which meant I knew the in's and out's of the menu before I sat down. I also came with a hungry group, meaning we got to sample quite a bit! We had a selection of tempura, a sashimi platter, the BR7 roll, crazy tuna roll, volcano roll, and spider roll... after we started with a spicy tako salad and seaweed salad. Everything was solid, with hats off to the BR7 and crazy tuna rolls. If anything was just 'all-right' it was the sashimi platter. The pieces were a nice cut, but I wasn't thrilled with the types of fish they included. Service was friendly and everything came out super prompted. No so prompted that you felt rushed, but no so slow that you started to get full before the next wave. I'd recommend Sushi Tomo for those in the area and will make a return visit on a future trip!
(4)
Julie S.
I stopped in here on my way to class (and after an especially monstrous day of work) and I've gotta say, it was great!! I sat at the sushi bar and my two rolls were AMAZING! Now granted, I normally don't get real fancy sushi rolls, but the ones I got were great!! My server was really nice (and spoke perfect English) and it was overall a great experience! I can't wait to come back here for dinner!!
(5)
Stephen B.
Fantastic Sushi! Always know I am getting fresh product, great tasting, unique flavors. Try the Scallop Heaven roll! Sashimi is very high quality. They treat their customers very good. They allow you to use the Entertainment Card unlimited. Go there once per week and also pick-up food. They have your food ready pretty quickly. The same Sushi "creators" behind the main bar for many years now. You know you are getting the same high quality product every visit when the same experienced people are creating your food. Best Sushi in North Hills and could compete for best in Pittsburgh.
(5)
Christopher D.
To be totally honest I was in the area to take a friend to the sushi place across the street but (unfortunately for them they had a fire) it was closed. After a quick yelp I saw there was Sushi Tomo across the street had good reviews so we gave it a try. I'm wary of new sushi places (lived in Hawaii for 4 years and have been to Japan a few times) but I was so impressed with this place. First of all there was a sushi bar. I love those and if you haven't actually sat at one its an experience all to itself. Try it sometime. Unfortunately my friend wanted a booth, it happens. We ordered the boat for one and some rolls to share and everything came out quickly, was presented properly and was very delicious. Prices were reasonable as basic rolls started at $3-5 and the boat for one featuring a nice selection of a roll, sushi and sashimi was under $25. The only knocks I can give are that the service was good but "meh". Whitey waitress was super nice but young and not very knowledgable if even a little mousy. All the fish was super fresh and the right color with the exception of the tuna, it was a little old and the texture and color showed that. It happens though as we can't really hit an ocean with a stone from here. Upsides: reasonable prices, great atmosphere and presentation, huge selection of rolls, assumed chopstick usage, actual sushi bar, quick service, clean bathroom. Downsides: the buffet across the street is such a great value, service was good but "meh", tuna was a little old but the the rest of the fish was super fresh. Overall if you like sushi this is a really good experience that won't break the bank. Definitely give it a try.
(4)
Brennan K.
I moved to Pittsburgh from the west coast a year ago. This means that I know a thing or two about delicious, fresh sushi. I used to go to my favorite haunt back home every single day when I had money to blow. I'm a fiend when I find a good place. While the rolls at Sushi Tomo are small, especially for the price, that's okay because they're delicious. This is the only place in Pittsburgh that I will eat sushi at; everything else is subpar. There aren't any rolls that are too fancy, but that's alright because they have the staples on lock. Have tried many of the appetizers and they've all been great too . The beer is always cold, bar is fully stocked, never a wait, always clean, and the service is consistently good, or great: I went in last week to get a roll to go after not coming in for a month and the owner remembered that I get extra eel sauce without me even asking, it was already in the bag with the roll. I've gone in late before after work when they're about to close up and felt bad because the bar was already being cleaned up. They made my roll without hesitation, even making it bigger than usual and with a fancy presentation, and giving me sweet oranges for dessert! Needless to say, I always try and leave a great tip here. The only thing I wish is that they had more rolls, particularly 'creative' ones. This place rules and you should do yourself a favor and get some of their sushi in your mouth, don't mind the sketchy looking building or dark interior, or the drive if you have one.
(5)
Meghan C.
I've been living in Pittsburgh for a little over a year now and have hesitated to review Sushi Tomo, even though it was one of the first sushi bars I tried in the city. I've found most of the other places here to be wildly inconsistent (Chaya, New Dumpling House, Sushi Kim...to name a few). I was just waiting for Sushi Tomo to let me down as well. That day has yet to come. Sushi Tomo has consistently good food and consistently good service. The prices are totally reasonable, too. The Caterpillar Roll and Volcano Roll are my favorites of the special rolls, and of note is the fact that the sashimi platters are reliably fresh. Tomo is absolutely my sushi go-to.
(4)
Tony D.
Not too sure about the sushi or the Chinese dishes, but the lunch specials are pretty worth it. They are not pricey at all, and they come in bento lunches, donburis, udon, and the like. Most of them are under $10, which is quite affordable considering they all come with salad and miso soup as well. We had the salmon and the unagidon (eel), both of which were delicious. Highly recommended to go along with any sushi you order!
(4)
Melissa Y.
Great sushi I strongly recommend the caterpillar roll! Only had it 100 times this year.. And now they have the chefs special which is legit Asian cuisine that reminds me of home! And I'm amazed this place isn't packed 24/7 because the food is so delicious and fresh. The customer service here is 100% everyone is so polite and friendly!
(5)
Jen L.
Went here recently with my husband because our weird coupon book that my mom got us had a deal for Sushi Tomo. I must say that this was some pretty tasty food! We had 2 kinds of sushi, plus I had the vegetable stir fry and he had the chicken. I thought my dinner was probably the best veggie stir fry that I've ever had. He was given a HUGE portion of chicken, and he liked it, except for the soup (I had the Miso, and that was fine). The ambiance is a little... meh, but it was a nice experience overall; I definitely see us going back!
(4)
Nik K.
An important part of the dining experience is the atmosphere. Both the interior as well as menu seemed a little dated and threw me off. Nonetheless I ordered the chirashi bowl and was extremely disappointed. Fish did not taste fresh, menu was not clear about the fish included ( neither was server) and I unexpectedly ate a piece of mackerel and nearly spit it out! I will say that their salad dressings were tasty, but the tempura shrimp and tofu I had were not that great for the price.
(2)
Jennifer F.
I think the sushi at Sushi Tomo is the best in Pittsburgh. Always extremely fresh and prepared beautifully, with creative options. Geisha roll is my absolute favorite, but everything I've eaten here has been really good. The owner and staff are wonderful and make us feel like VIPs every time we are there. I'm not an expert in saki, but their house hot saki is great - especially appreciated after a long day at work. From the outside, the restaurant doesn't look like much, but the inside is comfortable, pleasant and clean. The staff gives the place a warm vibe. The sushi chefs really care about preparing an artful dish and it always appears that they enjoy what they're doing - a good sign! I'm so glad that Sushi Tomo is on the way home from downtown for me. It's always a treat to make a stop!
(5)
Carrie T.
While this is not my favorite sushi bar in Pittsburgh, it is a very good place, the fish is fresh, and the head sushi chef and owner is a great guy. Their salad w/ homemade ginger dressing is the best in the city. My favorite rolls are the Wedding Roll, and Crazy Tuna. They also do a Tiger Eye, which you don't see everywhere, and is a nice treat. And one of the best things about the place, is that they have Shabu Shabu, which is fresh veggies, noodles and thinly sliced meats that you cook yourself in a hot broth that's kept hot at the table. It's the most traditional Japanese way of eating, and so wonderful to see in Pittsburgh! If you live in the N. Hills or are in the area, try this place out, you'll dig it!
(4)
Nina P.
IF I LIVED CLOSER I'D GO EVERY WEEK! This is a real gem of sushi making in the North Hills! We went here after reading some reviews and loved the place! The sushi is awesome. Prices aren't cheap but you're paying for quality. Menu Fav: Volcano Roll
(3)
Alan S.
OK so its in an old fast food place or so the building looks. It is great and their Sushi is one of the two premiere Sushi houses in Pittsburgh (subjectively). No Hibachi but that is not what Japanese food is all about. You will not be dissappointed, try the Hammer Roll
(5)
Yuki S.
I always have a good experience there. I'vehad lunch and dinner at Tomo sushi. Sushi is delicious. One of the best japanese restaurant in Pittsburgh.
(5)
Wascally W.
I have been here so many times I've lost count. I moved here from LA, the U.S. sushi capital (along with NYC), and couldn't find a decent sushi bar. Some were passable (Sushi Kim, Sushi Too), but nothing at all to rave about. Granted, access to fresh fish is more stifled than the coasts, but a lot of other inland cities seem to hold their own. Sushi Tomo is the best I've found yet! Sure, there are some sushi buffets around that give you more for less, their mantra is mostly quantity over quality. Tomo's small sushi bar never seems too crowded, and their fish is top notch. Try tobika with a quail egg - it's a burst of color and unbelievable flavor all at once.
(5)
Julie D.
I had never heard of this place, but my friend was feeling the need for noodles, so I said heck yeah. We shared the tempura shrimp and the yaki udon. Both were very good. They came with soup and salad. The noodles in the udon were delicious, thick and full of flavor. I can see why my friend was craving them!
(4)
Stacey C.
Just went there this weekend for the first time. The sushi was super-fresh and incredibly tasty. Would go there again in a heartbeat. Be careful though - getting the sushi a la carte can add up quickly.
(4)
Alex R.
Sushi Tomo has to be one of my favorite Sushi restaurants in Pittsburgh. Always seem to find incredibly fresh fish (for Pittsburgh), the chefs are knowledgeable, and the owner/manager is wonderfully friendly. Their cooked Japanese food is very good, but not as wide in selection or quality as Chaiya. That said, I don't think Chaiya's sushi is as good as Tomo's.
(4)
A M.
I was here a few weeks ago on a saturday when I had a craving for sushi and this was the most convenient spot on the way to the mall. There really isn't a lot to be said about the space itself. You walk in there is a sushi bar directly in front of you and a small bar to the side with a tv. There are plenty of booths and several 4 tops. The specials are listed on a chalkboard as you walk in and I was pleased to see that it was the season for sockeye salmon and they had this option. We were seated quickly by a young lady at a booth who walked us through some of the "specials". I was a bit disappointed with the sake options as far as I could tell they only had two and I don't believe the girl knew too much about either. I ordered a cold sake. It was served in a bottle and was pretty good. I don't remember the name, but I think it was the more expensive option of the two. Annie ordered a vodka/tonic... the usual. Annie ordered the katsudon with a side of terryaki (sp?) sauce. It arrived relatively quickly and was huge. It was very moist chicken quick friend and served over rice. The price was only $8 and she was very pleased with this option. I also was surprised at the quality and portion of this simple lunch. I started with the sake salmon sashimi appetizer. It was quite good served with some type of spicy sauce and cut with a few sprinkles of micro cut jalepeno. The spiciness of the jalepeno cut the richness of the sockeye well. My only complaint is that I was a bit surprised at the $20 pricetag for this light lunch appetizer. I didn't ask the price, but the waitress may do well next time to mention this to a customer. It wasn't what I would expect for lunch appetizer casual dining. I also ordered an assortment of sashimi. Overall I was not overwhelmed by the quality of the fish or how the sashimi was cut. I was happy to see they had toro, but again wasn't too pleased with the cut. Overall this is a perfectly adequate spot to grab some sushi, wih a surprisingly large assortment of fish. I wouldn't go out of my way for it, but I would go back again.
(3)
Grant G.
My wife and i love this place. For the price, we think its the best in town. Good service, calm atmospher, and good food. Check it out for sure.
(5)
Lauren V.
Tomo is better than Chaya??? Wow, I never would expect to hear that! My boyfriend's sister came to visit us a couple of months ago and after doing some internet research, we decided to try Tomo out. We ordered sushi for take out and I have to say that the wait staff was very pleasant when we picked up our food. The sushi however, wasn't as good as i had been expecting. The rolls were a bit large for my taste, the rice to fish ratio was off (too much rice, too little fish), and the fish wasn't as fresh as I would have hoped. The sushi wasn't horrible by any means, but Sushi Tomo is certainly not the best that you can get in Pittsburgh.
(3)
Megan E.
Due to a severe shortage of sushi options in the north hills, this place is pretty much our only option (not counting scary buffets). Luckily, it's good. Friendly staff, fresh sushi, lots of good rolls. Recommend.
(4)
S J.
I am a big fan of Sushi Tomo and try to eat their once a week. I've tried sushi at other restaurants, and always return to Tomo. Volcano roll is the best for me, but have ordered different meals on each visit, and each was very good. The "sushi boat" is exceptional. Prices are fair. The staff and owner are courteous, knowledgeable and make me feel always welcomed. Tomo is a must if you want fresh delicious sushi.
(4)
Pragna H.
The food here is really good. The fish is fresh, prepared beautifully and makes you feel good. The feel good part is very important, specially when you are about to stuff yourself with a whole bunch of rice. :) I have been here only once and had outstanding service. Our server mistakenly ordered an extra roll for me (which I ate) and then stuck a $10 bill with the check for the extra roll, because the order was already processed and she couldn't stop the machine from charging us for it. Very impressive! She was very attentive too! I made sure I gave her a big enough tip so she didn't have to feel too bad.
(4)
Todd K.
What can I say about sushi tomo?!?!... Besides the fact that it's a hidden gem in Pittsburgh for delicious sushi it has other unbelievably delicious Japanese food! The service is so kind and attentive, I should know I go AT LEAST once a week. If you are looking for a great place to get sushi, sushi tomo is the place. Must eats: volcano roll, dinosaur roll.
(5)
Brian K.
There's a reason I come here frequently: Although I generally don't get "phenom" sushi here, it's never bad. As in never. The quality refuses to dip below satisfactory no matter how many times I go back and forth. I've been to sushi kim twice. The first time was great, the second time was terrible. You can't serve terrible sushi; that shit cray spensive. Tomo i luv u
(4)
Jim P.
Food is good but the service is questionable at best! I ordered sushi, my family ordered from the kitchen. They were done eating before I even received my food. I always tip the sushi guys before the meal out of habit, since it will often ensure prompt service. I was seriously tempted to take my tip back. That was ridiculous!
(2)
JBaby S.
Spring rolls really good Wonton soup not real broth , poor quality Fish tank is dirty . Why do Chinese people not clean aquariums ? Food not spicy enough . Deep fried with batter ......not traditional recipes . My Kung pao was adulterated
(2)
Joseph L.
Spicy Tuna is as legit as anywhere else in the city. I always get to go, but it's nice to see the sushi chef's working so hard right when you walk in. Tuna on top and salmon roll on the bottom, also delicious!
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Justine J.
First and foremost, I high highly (and did I mention highly?) respect places that acknowledge their regulars. It is the easiest way to get me to eat out of the palm of your hands. This place is amazing. I love their takosu and tuna tadaki. I am also obsessed with their wasabi shaumi and the broiled yellowfin jaw. Their rolls are also really good - I highly recommend the scallop roll, volcano roll, spider roll, and crazy tuna roll. I also love their green tea.
(5)Alex D.
Not bad! I was recently here for a business dinner, and had some mixed feelings when I read about the place. I'm always skeptical of the Chinese restaurant / Sushi bar combination, because I've had some scary experiences with that. That being said, I felt that my sushi was definitely a solid experience here - No, it's not the same as being in Japan or even NYC, but I will say that the place is definitely worth a trip if you are in the vicinity. Service was fast and friendly, and the restaurant was clean and organized. Fish and rice quality were good, and I would certainly come back if I had a hankering for sushi while at Ross Park or another place nearby.
(3)Anh T.
Love this place! Best rice plates ever- teriyaki beef or chicken! Service is always wonderful & fast. Highly recommend this sushi place to all sushi lovers!!
(5)Colleen S.
I had a satisfactory experience here. After living in Philly, I haven't been blown away by many sushi places here in Pittsburgh. This place seems like a typical, affordable suburb sushi option. For our party of four, we ordered two different versions of the sushi platter for two. This included the rock & roll (4) tuna roll (6) flying fish roe (2) shrimp (2) McKnight roll (4) California roll (6) salmon roe (2) and squid (2). The platters also came with an option of soup (miso or chicken) and salad (ginger or sesame) for each person. It turned out to be a lot more sushi than the 4 of us could eat! We stuffed ourselves and still had pieces we could not finish. Next time I would go with a smaller (and cheaper!!) option. I would have preferred to order and share a few different specialty rolls rather than have the mostly sashimi that we received. Lesson learned for next time! We also had some hot saki and beer which complimented the meal very nicely. The service was great. Everything came out in a very timely manner and our server took wonderful care of us. I would definitely give this place another try.
(3)Jackie R.
We have been enjoying Sushi Tomo for at least the past seven years and the quality of the sushi has been consistent. The waitstaff is ridiculously attentive and welcoming. Our favorite rolls include the Tomo Roll (shrimp tempura with eel sauce and avocado) , the Volcano Roll (shrimp tempura with spicy mayo and spicy salmon) and the spicy salmon or tuna hand roll. The spicy tako salad (octopus in a spicy mayo sauce) is a MUST! It is our favorite sushi in Pittsburgh!
(5)Kristina R.
They have the best brown sauce and the beef is so tender and delicious. Volcano rolls are awesome!!
(5)Kelly A.
This is my go-to sushi joint! I'm constantly either bringing clients here for a quite lunch to discuss business, or grabbing a couple quick sushi rolls to-go. Typically on the quite side, complimented by polite employees. 8 for taste, 8 for service, 6-7 for atmosphere.
(4)Angie K.
Sushi Tomo is a Chinese and Japanese restaurant- if you are like me, that description alone will make you hesitant. However, this place is A-OK. We tried some apps- Agedashi Tofu, Gyoza and the Tempura Squid Rings. The agedashi tofu was just deep fried tofu with a thick shoyu sauce- I'm used to the more lightly fried and delicate tofu with light shoyu. The gyoza was fine- no complaints. The tempura squid rings came with a dipping sauce that was too mild, and we ended up dipping the rings in the gyoza sauce. The tempura batter was lacking salt. As for the maki we ordered- everything was fine. We tried the Wedding Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Salmon Roll, Spider Roll, and California Roll. Another person got the Unagi-don. There is plenty of seating in the restaurant and a decent size parking lot.
(3)Anne C.
I went here on a lunch break with my coworkers and it was wonderful! They ordered a traditional pork dish off the Chinese menu while I coyly ordered a lunch box from the English menu. (It's hard to read Chinese!) Anyway, the fish katsu was amazing, and so was the mystery fried pork dish. I wish this restaurant was closer to the city but eitherway, I'd definitely make the trip out here.
(4)Jonathan D.
It's been a while since I've dined at Sushi Tomo, so when my date suggested going here for sushi I figured what the heck. Conveniently located on busy McKnight road, this restaurant is the perfect spot to hit up after a long day of shopping in the area, but keep in mind that the entrance is only accessible to traffic heading north on McKnight Road. Date and I order a pot of green tea, edamame, and four rolls. While I found the rolls to be tasty, but nothing special, I was really disappointed with the edamame - although it tasted fine, it didn't look fresh. Also, I can't recall eating edamame without some sort of salt already on them when they arrive at the table. Granted, my heart was probably thankful that they lacked all that extra sodium, but I've found salt really adds something to otherwise dull edamame. I'm glad we went here, but I'm going to continue sticking to grabbing sushi from Little Tokyo (South Side) or Andy's at Wholey's Market in the Strip District.
(3)Jaime J.
Yep - I think this has become my favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh for sushi. My first experience was just an Alaskan Roll for takeout and it was fabulous. The fish was fresh and the nori wasn't tough, but tender. I had probably driven past this place a thousand times and never gave it a second look. It's actually easy to drive by on McKnight. It's next to a small shopping plaza and the sign isn't very noticeable. But reading reviews here on Yelp convinced me to give it a shot. My second experience, me and Mr. J went in for dinner. I had the stir fried soba noodles, veggies, and shrimp and it was very good! The portion was large and I couldn't even finish it all. The dish had a nice variety of veggies and plenty of shrimp! This time I had a Magic Roll which was a spicy tuna roll with avocado and eel sauce. Again, amazing freshness and flavor...even Mr. J ate a few pieces and he "doesn't like" sushi! The interior is tastefully decorated in traditional Japanese style and the staff is very friendly. We had great service and our drinks were always full. I think he's going to get sick of me wanting to come here so much!!
(4)Rebecca G.
Went here because it is between my house and my friends. The place smells pretty bad of fish. But it is a sushi place. The service was pretty bad. I got there first and ordered a drink. My friends got there and ordered drinks and then our waitress disappeared...for 20 minutes. Finally, we get another girls attention and she ends up taking our order. We got the stuffed mushrooms, they were overly fishy tasting and no one ate them. The sushi was So-so, but my friend had to spit some out because the fishy taste was so bad. Another friend said the chicken and cheese rolls were good but the onions were so overpowering that his eyes were watering. It seems to me like these are all symptoms of ingredients that are a little past their prime. I won't be going here again.
(2)Beth K.
Don't be fooled by it's location (among the bland strip of suburbian chain restaurants on McKnight Rd), this is good sushi! I've been to Sushi Tomo several times and have never had a bad experience. The service is always friendly and QUICK! It's never crowded and I've never had to wait for a table (I'd actually love to see more people here!) We never venture off the sushi menu, but honestly there's no reason to with sushi this good! For the price and the quality, you can't beat it. OK, so it's not Umi...but I would take it over Nakama sushi any day of the week. Great rainbow roll, tasty volcano roll, fresh standards (salmon roll, tuna roll). We in the North Hills are lucky to have such a fantastic place so close.
(5)Al G.
As an expatriate of Pittsburgh, Sushi Tomo has been a former weekly haunt of mine. I think for sushi it is an excellent value and has a good sushi bar. I have posted the main chef's photo (a little dated), but I thought he was a good sushi chef and decent conversationalist if you sit at the bar. I think most of creative sushi is well done. The seating is a little dated, but has always been clean, and the service has been fine. It took no time to become a regular and become recognized easily for comps and other good service.
(5)Kristina L.
Best sushi in Pittsburgh! I make it a point to hit this little gem every time I come to town. I've been to Tomo at least 10 times, and both the service and the food are consistently top-notch. The fish is incredibly fresh and flavorful. The sashimi practically melts in my mouth like butter, and the seaweed salad includes cucumbers and oranges to enhance the flavor. The miso soup is savory and delicious, and when we asked our waitress if the chefs could make the edamame with garlic, they gladly obliged. It turned out great! The rolls here are creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented. My faves are the flower, the geisha, and the beauty Alaska. They're so good that every bite is a foodgasm. I also love the wide variety of sake they offer, as well as the yummy mochi ice cream. I recommend the green tea, mango, and red bean flavors. I usually come here for lunch, and it's never super-crowded. The food comes out at the perfect pace. All the servers are very personable and friendly, and I was impressed with our server the other day--she remembered our entire (looong) order without writing anything down. If you haven't tried Tomo yet, you must!!
(5)Kylene W.
The service was good and we were greeted and seated right away. The miso soup was not very good. It was sweet and had a weird flavor. It wasn't the tastiest sushi I've ever had, it was just OK. I had the yellowtail roll, crazy tuna roll, and caterpillar roll. They had a decent selection of Japanese beer, which was good.
(3)Heming X.
The worst japanese food, i have ever take. This is chinese food restaurant not japanese food. Try other japanese restaurant.
(1)Aaron W.
My friends and I come here a ton and love it. The quality of sushi is top notch. This particular incident, the chefs used an avocado that was browning and our waitress pointed it out, apologized, and offered to remedy the situation immediately. Talk about great customer service! The only issue was she forgot the ikura we ordered but no biggie because we were full. Definitely going to come back because the food and service is amazing.
(4)Kristin B.
Third time must be a charm. A couple weeks ago my husband and I struck out at Hal's Bar & Grill (too long of a wait for a table) and Hop House (smoking inside) before we headed to Sushi Tomo for dinner. We had a great meal with prompt, friendly service. Ordered 4 specialty rolls and enjoyed them all. Good ingredients, and the price and portion were just about right. Icing on the cake? To the Entertainment members out there, Tomo rocks a pretty good coupon! Simple interior. Nothing special there. We'll be back again and again, I promise.
(4)Amy S.
I've been going here for years and love it! I read another review that said the miso soup is not good. Strange because it's my favorite miso soup of any Asian place around, I think it's great. Everything I've had there has been really good. My favorite roll is a spider roll which they do very well. All the sushi rolls are very good. I haven't had any of the dishes with a Chinese lean since they converted to Japanese/Chinese cuisine. I'll have to try one next time, but still get a sushi roll!
(5)Joe D.
From the outside this place looks like a run down Asian restaurant, but don't judge this book by the cover. Inside isn't much to speak of either with its tacky Asian decorations. Sushi Tomo is a top player in Pittsburgh's sushi scene. My first time here I had three rolls, spicy salmon, spicy tuna, and a dragon roll, an order of seaweed salad and Saki. These are no little rolls, these would have filled up any Pittsburgh steel worker after a double shift. The rice was perfectly cooked, sticky and delicious, the salmon and tuna perfectly aged and flavorful. The sauces delicately drizzled over each roll, normally added to please the eye, also pleased my palate, adding a zingy creaminess to these Japanese works of art. The seaweed salad was good, but I've never had a bad one. My second visit was for lunch, as I was alone, I sat at the sushi bar. Remembering my first foray at Sushi Tomo, I only ordered 2 rolls, being a salmon freak I had the spicy salmon again and asked the chef if he worked with salmon skin. He made me a delicious salmon skin roll with the fatty belly as the main protein in the middle of the roll. It was delicious and to guild the Lilly, he topped each piece with salmon eggs. As if the fatty belly and crispy salmon skin wasn't enough richness, the salmon eggs added even more creamy richness to each piece. It was an epicurean delight, a mixture of textures and temperatures. Warm rice, crispy salmon skin, cool salmon belly, and the creamy salmon eggs. Just a touch of soy sauce for that wonderful umami earthiness. This was a work of culinary art. I hope this roll is on the menu, I'd order two of them, although I'd just have the salmon eggs on one of the rolls, as their richness became tiresome to my palate. Great place, even if the outside could use sprucing up, but in life we find these are the hidden gems that normally we'd pass up.
(4)Ashlee S.
Got wasabi shumai and regular shumai. The regular was a little bland but good, the wasabi ones were awesome, given you like wasabi of course! We also got 3 or 4 sushi rolls, which were all good, (geisha roll, spicy king crab roll is what I remember), and the service was GREAT!
(4)Michael F.
I was lucky enough to come here with a regular, which meant I knew the in's and out's of the menu before I sat down. I also came with a hungry group, meaning we got to sample quite a bit! We had a selection of tempura, a sashimi platter, the BR7 roll, crazy tuna roll, volcano roll, and spider roll... after we started with a spicy tako salad and seaweed salad. Everything was solid, with hats off to the BR7 and crazy tuna rolls. If anything was just 'all-right' it was the sashimi platter. The pieces were a nice cut, but I wasn't thrilled with the types of fish they included. Service was friendly and everything came out super prompted. No so prompted that you felt rushed, but no so slow that you started to get full before the next wave. I'd recommend Sushi Tomo for those in the area and will make a return visit on a future trip!
(4)Julie S.
I stopped in here on my way to class (and after an especially monstrous day of work) and I've gotta say, it was great!! I sat at the sushi bar and my two rolls were AMAZING! Now granted, I normally don't get real fancy sushi rolls, but the ones I got were great!! My server was really nice (and spoke perfect English) and it was overall a great experience! I can't wait to come back here for dinner!!
(5)Stephen B.
Fantastic Sushi! Always know I am getting fresh product, great tasting, unique flavors. Try the Scallop Heaven roll! Sashimi is very high quality. They treat their customers very good. They allow you to use the Entertainment Card unlimited. Go there once per week and also pick-up food. They have your food ready pretty quickly. The same Sushi "creators" behind the main bar for many years now. You know you are getting the same high quality product every visit when the same experienced people are creating your food. Best Sushi in North Hills and could compete for best in Pittsburgh.
(5)Christopher D.
To be totally honest I was in the area to take a friend to the sushi place across the street but (unfortunately for them they had a fire) it was closed. After a quick yelp I saw there was Sushi Tomo across the street had good reviews so we gave it a try. I'm wary of new sushi places (lived in Hawaii for 4 years and have been to Japan a few times) but I was so impressed with this place. First of all there was a sushi bar. I love those and if you haven't actually sat at one its an experience all to itself. Try it sometime. Unfortunately my friend wanted a booth, it happens. We ordered the boat for one and some rolls to share and everything came out quickly, was presented properly and was very delicious. Prices were reasonable as basic rolls started at $3-5 and the boat for one featuring a nice selection of a roll, sushi and sashimi was under $25. The only knocks I can give are that the service was good but "meh". Whitey waitress was super nice but young and not very knowledgable if even a little mousy. All the fish was super fresh and the right color with the exception of the tuna, it was a little old and the texture and color showed that. It happens though as we can't really hit an ocean with a stone from here. Upsides: reasonable prices, great atmosphere and presentation, huge selection of rolls, assumed chopstick usage, actual sushi bar, quick service, clean bathroom. Downsides: the buffet across the street is such a great value, service was good but "meh", tuna was a little old but the the rest of the fish was super fresh. Overall if you like sushi this is a really good experience that won't break the bank. Definitely give it a try.
(4)Brennan K.
I moved to Pittsburgh from the west coast a year ago. This means that I know a thing or two about delicious, fresh sushi. I used to go to my favorite haunt back home every single day when I had money to blow. I'm a fiend when I find a good place. While the rolls at Sushi Tomo are small, especially for the price, that's okay because they're delicious. This is the only place in Pittsburgh that I will eat sushi at; everything else is subpar. There aren't any rolls that are too fancy, but that's alright because they have the staples on lock. Have tried many of the appetizers and they've all been great too . The beer is always cold, bar is fully stocked, never a wait, always clean, and the service is consistently good, or great: I went in last week to get a roll to go after not coming in for a month and the owner remembered that I get extra eel sauce without me even asking, it was already in the bag with the roll. I've gone in late before after work when they're about to close up and felt bad because the bar was already being cleaned up. They made my roll without hesitation, even making it bigger than usual and with a fancy presentation, and giving me sweet oranges for dessert! Needless to say, I always try and leave a great tip here. The only thing I wish is that they had more rolls, particularly 'creative' ones. This place rules and you should do yourself a favor and get some of their sushi in your mouth, don't mind the sketchy looking building or dark interior, or the drive if you have one.
(5)Meghan C.
I've been living in Pittsburgh for a little over a year now and have hesitated to review Sushi Tomo, even though it was one of the first sushi bars I tried in the city. I've found most of the other places here to be wildly inconsistent (Chaya, New Dumpling House, Sushi Kim...to name a few). I was just waiting for Sushi Tomo to let me down as well. That day has yet to come. Sushi Tomo has consistently good food and consistently good service. The prices are totally reasonable, too. The Caterpillar Roll and Volcano Roll are my favorites of the special rolls, and of note is the fact that the sashimi platters are reliably fresh. Tomo is absolutely my sushi go-to.
(4)Tony D.
Not too sure about the sushi or the Chinese dishes, but the lunch specials are pretty worth it. They are not pricey at all, and they come in bento lunches, donburis, udon, and the like. Most of them are under $10, which is quite affordable considering they all come with salad and miso soup as well. We had the salmon and the unagidon (eel), both of which were delicious. Highly recommended to go along with any sushi you order!
(4)Melissa Y.
Great sushi I strongly recommend the caterpillar roll! Only had it 100 times this year.. And now they have the chefs special which is legit Asian cuisine that reminds me of home! And I'm amazed this place isn't packed 24/7 because the food is so delicious and fresh. The customer service here is 100% everyone is so polite and friendly!
(5)Jen L.
Went here recently with my husband because our weird coupon book that my mom got us had a deal for Sushi Tomo. I must say that this was some pretty tasty food! We had 2 kinds of sushi, plus I had the vegetable stir fry and he had the chicken. I thought my dinner was probably the best veggie stir fry that I've ever had. He was given a HUGE portion of chicken, and he liked it, except for the soup (I had the Miso, and that was fine). The ambiance is a little... meh, but it was a nice experience overall; I definitely see us going back!
(4)Nik K.
An important part of the dining experience is the atmosphere. Both the interior as well as menu seemed a little dated and threw me off. Nonetheless I ordered the chirashi bowl and was extremely disappointed. Fish did not taste fresh, menu was not clear about the fish included ( neither was server) and I unexpectedly ate a piece of mackerel and nearly spit it out! I will say that their salad dressings were tasty, but the tempura shrimp and tofu I had were not that great for the price.
(2)Jennifer F.
I think the sushi at Sushi Tomo is the best in Pittsburgh. Always extremely fresh and prepared beautifully, with creative options. Geisha roll is my absolute favorite, but everything I've eaten here has been really good. The owner and staff are wonderful and make us feel like VIPs every time we are there. I'm not an expert in saki, but their house hot saki is great - especially appreciated after a long day at work. From the outside, the restaurant doesn't look like much, but the inside is comfortable, pleasant and clean. The staff gives the place a warm vibe. The sushi chefs really care about preparing an artful dish and it always appears that they enjoy what they're doing - a good sign! I'm so glad that Sushi Tomo is on the way home from downtown for me. It's always a treat to make a stop!
(5)Carrie T.
While this is not my favorite sushi bar in Pittsburgh, it is a very good place, the fish is fresh, and the head sushi chef and owner is a great guy. Their salad w/ homemade ginger dressing is the best in the city. My favorite rolls are the Wedding Roll, and Crazy Tuna. They also do a Tiger Eye, which you don't see everywhere, and is a nice treat. And one of the best things about the place, is that they have Shabu Shabu, which is fresh veggies, noodles and thinly sliced meats that you cook yourself in a hot broth that's kept hot at the table. It's the most traditional Japanese way of eating, and so wonderful to see in Pittsburgh! If you live in the N. Hills or are in the area, try this place out, you'll dig it!
(4)Nina P.
IF I LIVED CLOSER I'D GO EVERY WEEK! This is a real gem of sushi making in the North Hills! We went here after reading some reviews and loved the place! The sushi is awesome. Prices aren't cheap but you're paying for quality. Menu Fav: Volcano Roll
(3)Alan S.
OK so its in an old fast food place or so the building looks. It is great and their Sushi is one of the two premiere Sushi houses in Pittsburgh (subjectively). No Hibachi but that is not what Japanese food is all about. You will not be dissappointed, try the Hammer Roll
(5)Yuki S.
I always have a good experience there. I'vehad lunch and dinner at Tomo sushi. Sushi is delicious. One of the best japanese restaurant in Pittsburgh.
(5)Wascally W.
I have been here so many times I've lost count. I moved here from LA, the U.S. sushi capital (along with NYC), and couldn't find a decent sushi bar. Some were passable (Sushi Kim, Sushi Too), but nothing at all to rave about. Granted, access to fresh fish is more stifled than the coasts, but a lot of other inland cities seem to hold their own. Sushi Tomo is the best I've found yet! Sure, there are some sushi buffets around that give you more for less, their mantra is mostly quantity over quality. Tomo's small sushi bar never seems too crowded, and their fish is top notch. Try tobika with a quail egg - it's a burst of color and unbelievable flavor all at once.
(5)Julie D.
I had never heard of this place, but my friend was feeling the need for noodles, so I said heck yeah. We shared the tempura shrimp and the yaki udon. Both were very good. They came with soup and salad. The noodles in the udon were delicious, thick and full of flavor. I can see why my friend was craving them!
(4)Stacey C.
Just went there this weekend for the first time. The sushi was super-fresh and incredibly tasty. Would go there again in a heartbeat. Be careful though - getting the sushi a la carte can add up quickly.
(4)Alex R.
Sushi Tomo has to be one of my favorite Sushi restaurants in Pittsburgh. Always seem to find incredibly fresh fish (for Pittsburgh), the chefs are knowledgeable, and the owner/manager is wonderfully friendly. Their cooked Japanese food is very good, but not as wide in selection or quality as Chaiya. That said, I don't think Chaiya's sushi is as good as Tomo's.
(4)A M.
I was here a few weeks ago on a saturday when I had a craving for sushi and this was the most convenient spot on the way to the mall. There really isn't a lot to be said about the space itself. You walk in there is a sushi bar directly in front of you and a small bar to the side with a tv. There are plenty of booths and several 4 tops. The specials are listed on a chalkboard as you walk in and I was pleased to see that it was the season for sockeye salmon and they had this option. We were seated quickly by a young lady at a booth who walked us through some of the "specials". I was a bit disappointed with the sake options as far as I could tell they only had two and I don't believe the girl knew too much about either. I ordered a cold sake. It was served in a bottle and was pretty good. I don't remember the name, but I think it was the more expensive option of the two. Annie ordered a vodka/tonic... the usual. Annie ordered the katsudon with a side of terryaki (sp?) sauce. It arrived relatively quickly and was huge. It was very moist chicken quick friend and served over rice. The price was only $8 and she was very pleased with this option. I also was surprised at the quality and portion of this simple lunch. I started with the sake salmon sashimi appetizer. It was quite good served with some type of spicy sauce and cut with a few sprinkles of micro cut jalepeno. The spiciness of the jalepeno cut the richness of the sockeye well. My only complaint is that I was a bit surprised at the $20 pricetag for this light lunch appetizer. I didn't ask the price, but the waitress may do well next time to mention this to a customer. It wasn't what I would expect for lunch appetizer casual dining. I also ordered an assortment of sashimi. Overall I was not overwhelmed by the quality of the fish or how the sashimi was cut. I was happy to see they had toro, but again wasn't too pleased with the cut. Overall this is a perfectly adequate spot to grab some sushi, wih a surprisingly large assortment of fish. I wouldn't go out of my way for it, but I would go back again.
(3)Grant G.
My wife and i love this place. For the price, we think its the best in town. Good service, calm atmospher, and good food. Check it out for sure.
(5)Lauren V.
Tomo is better than Chaya??? Wow, I never would expect to hear that! My boyfriend's sister came to visit us a couple of months ago and after doing some internet research, we decided to try Tomo out. We ordered sushi for take out and I have to say that the wait staff was very pleasant when we picked up our food. The sushi however, wasn't as good as i had been expecting. The rolls were a bit large for my taste, the rice to fish ratio was off (too much rice, too little fish), and the fish wasn't as fresh as I would have hoped. The sushi wasn't horrible by any means, but Sushi Tomo is certainly not the best that you can get in Pittsburgh.
(3)Megan E.
Due to a severe shortage of sushi options in the north hills, this place is pretty much our only option (not counting scary buffets). Luckily, it's good. Friendly staff, fresh sushi, lots of good rolls. Recommend.
(4)S J.
I am a big fan of Sushi Tomo and try to eat their once a week. I've tried sushi at other restaurants, and always return to Tomo. Volcano roll is the best for me, but have ordered different meals on each visit, and each was very good. The "sushi boat" is exceptional. Prices are fair. The staff and owner are courteous, knowledgeable and make me feel always welcomed. Tomo is a must if you want fresh delicious sushi.
(4)Pragna H.
The food here is really good. The fish is fresh, prepared beautifully and makes you feel good. The feel good part is very important, specially when you are about to stuff yourself with a whole bunch of rice. :) I have been here only once and had outstanding service. Our server mistakenly ordered an extra roll for me (which I ate) and then stuck a $10 bill with the check for the extra roll, because the order was already processed and she couldn't stop the machine from charging us for it. Very impressive! She was very attentive too! I made sure I gave her a big enough tip so she didn't have to feel too bad.
(4)Todd K.
What can I say about sushi tomo?!?!... Besides the fact that it's a hidden gem in Pittsburgh for delicious sushi it has other unbelievably delicious Japanese food! The service is so kind and attentive, I should know I go AT LEAST once a week. If you are looking for a great place to get sushi, sushi tomo is the place. Must eats: volcano roll, dinosaur roll.
(5)Brian K.
There's a reason I come here frequently: Although I generally don't get "phenom" sushi here, it's never bad. As in never. The quality refuses to dip below satisfactory no matter how many times I go back and forth. I've been to sushi kim twice. The first time was great, the second time was terrible. You can't serve terrible sushi; that shit cray spensive. Tomo i luv u
(4)Jim P.
Food is good but the service is questionable at best! I ordered sushi, my family ordered from the kitchen. They were done eating before I even received my food. I always tip the sushi guys before the meal out of habit, since it will often ensure prompt service. I was seriously tempted to take my tip back. That was ridiculous!
(2)JBaby S.
Spring rolls really good Wonton soup not real broth , poor quality Fish tank is dirty . Why do Chinese people not clean aquariums ? Food not spicy enough . Deep fried with batter ......not traditional recipes . My Kung pao was adulterated
(2)Joseph L.
Spicy Tuna is as legit as anywhere else in the city. I always get to go, but it's nice to see the sushi chef's working so hard right when you walk in. Tuna on top and salmon roll on the bottom, also delicious!
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