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| - 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.
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