Very small relaxed authentic place, quite reasonably priced for wonderfully fresh sushi
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S M
This place always has fresh and delicious fish. Its one of the last affordable options left in the area so please support them. Cozy and casual atmosphere but the food feels elevated. Service is always great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ton
First time we tried this place. We got the lunch special, Alaska roll California roll, and eel roll. Overall, the taste was fine.
The lunch special plate was $28 and came with very delicious sashimi — really tasty.
The Alaska California rolls were $18, and they were nothing special at all. Paying $18 for this roll expected much better quality. They still had frozen imitation crab meat inside, which was a big disappointment. Honestly, it kind of felt like I got scammed, lol. Where is Alaskan Crab meat lol??
The eel rolls were fine.
Overall, the food tastes good, but I would never go back. I give this place a 6/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Lauren Ferreira
Incredible and affordable sushi! So fresh 😍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
YM
Quietly keeping the standard for 'Old Soul' sushi in the West Village.
In a neighborhood increasingly dominated by $300 'performance' omakases and neon-lit fusion spots, Tomo21 is a breath of fresh air. It feels like a sanctuary. It’s the kind of place where the rice temperature is actually respected and the fish-to-rice ratio is dialed in with mathematical precision.
What you need to know before you walk in: • The Atmosphere: It’s minimalist, wood-toned, and blissfully quiet. If you’re looking for a loud birthday dinner with sake bombs, this is not the spot. This is for people who actually want to hear their date speak.
• The 'Secret' Advantage: This space used to be the legendary Tomoe Sushi. While the name changed, the commitment to no-frills, high-quality cuts remains. It’s less of a tourist trap now, which is a win for us locals. • The Order: The Chutoro (medium fatty tuna) is consistently buttery. If you’re feeling indecisive, their Sushi Deluxe is the most honest representation of what they do best with no filler, just incredibly fresh nigiri. • Pro-Tip: They have a great lunch special that is arguably the best value for high-grade fish in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liam Cho
I ordered kanpachi, but I received salmon instead. Scam…
Jenny K
I recently went to Tomo21 out of nostalgia. Tomoe used to be one of my most frequent neighborhood sushi spots about ten years ago.
Unfortunately, the place has seriously deteriorated. It’s not “authentically worn-in” — it’s just dirty. The bathrooms look like they haven’t been cleaned in a decade, doors are literally falling apart, and corners of the walls are covered in mold and thick dust. The entire space shows zero pride of ownership and immediately kills any appetite.
The food has also declined noticeably. Quality is at least 30% worse than before: toro with thick white veins, low-quality soy sauce and wasabi, and miso soup with tofu that tasted borderline spoiled. Meanwhile, prices are roughly 1/3 higher (which would’ve been perfectly fine if quality held up). In a city where sushi quality has improved significantly over the past several years, this place simply isn’t worth visiting anymore.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Philip Poon
Unique sushi and sashimi experience hidden in east side. Go early or late to avoid long lines.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jeff
The restaurant was bustling and cramped but the food was low-quality. The chutoro tartare appetizer was very bland and did not have the flavor or texture of tuna fat. The grilled kampachi kama (collar) had a fishy smell and was likely not the most fresh.
The sushi and sashimi platter had no hits. The bland chutoro tartare was repeated. The fish in general had a mushy texture which could mean they’re not fresh. The surf clam had lots of sand in it, but the server agreed to change it to another fish.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Aditi
I got the tekka don and not only did they increase the prices, but I got less fish and NO rice. It has always come with a good amount of sushi rice and the description even says it comes over rice. Not worth $50+ I paid. Was worth it in the past, no longer worth it
Stopped by this sushi spot in the West Village for lunch and it was already busy, which you can tell is a good sign. The quality definitely lives up to the hype. My favorite dishes were the tuna belly, unagi don, and kani salad. Everything tasted fresh, especially the sashimi, and the prices were very reasonable for the area. Such a great spot to grab a quick but satisfying lunch. I’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sashimi-Regular Assorted 12pc of Raw Fish, King Crab
Pedram Tvwita
Ordered, salmon avocado, spicy tekka, and negi hamachi rolls, all were given minced. The fish and rice combination did not taste normal resembling subpar quality.
Food: 1
Service: 3
Yaron Gissin
You come here to eat good-hearted fish. And there's plenty. If you are in for a treat, let the sushi chef decide for you
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ben Van Oost
Amazing place! Authentic place everything is super fresh, service is good. Fair price
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam Zimmerman
Maybe the most overhyped, confusing restaurant in NYC.
Very small relaxed authentic place, quite reasonably priced for wonderfully fresh sushi
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place always has fresh and delicious fish. Its one of the last affordable options left in the area so please support them. Cozy and casual atmosphere but the food feels elevated. Service is always great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time we tried this place. We got the lunch special, Alaska roll California roll, and eel roll. Overall, the taste was fine.
The lunch special plate was $28 and came with very delicious sashimi — really tasty.
The Alaska California rolls were $18, and they were nothing special at all. Paying $18 for this roll expected much better quality. They still had frozen imitation crab meat inside, which was a big disappointment. Honestly, it kind of felt like I got scammed, lol. Where is Alaskan Crab meat lol??
The eel rolls were fine.
Overall, the food tastes good, but I would never go back. I give this place a 6/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Incredible and affordable sushi! So fresh 😍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quietly keeping the standard for 'Old Soul' sushi in the West Village.
In a neighborhood increasingly dominated by $300 'performance' omakases and neon-lit fusion spots, Tomo21 is a breath of fresh air. It feels like a sanctuary. It’s the kind of place where the rice temperature is actually respected and the fish-to-rice ratio is dialed in with mathematical precision.
What you need to know before you walk in:
• The Atmosphere: It’s minimalist, wood-toned, and blissfully quiet. If you’re looking for a loud birthday dinner with sake bombs, this is not the spot. This is for people who actually want to hear their date speak.
• The 'Secret' Advantage: This space used to be the legendary Tomoe Sushi. While the name changed, the commitment to no-frills, high-quality cuts remains. It’s less of a tourist trap now, which is a win for us locals.
• The Order: The Chutoro (medium fatty tuna) is consistently buttery. If you’re feeling indecisive, their Sushi Deluxe is the most honest representation of what they do best with no filler, just incredibly fresh nigiri.
• Pro-Tip: They have a great lunch special that is arguably the best value for high-grade fish in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered kanpachi, but I received salmon instead. Scam…
I recently went to Tomo21 out of nostalgia. Tomoe used to be one of my most frequent neighborhood sushi spots about ten years ago.
Unfortunately, the place has seriously deteriorated. It’s not “authentically worn-in” — it’s just dirty. The bathrooms look like they haven’t been cleaned in a decade, doors are literally falling apart, and corners of the walls are covered in mold and thick dust. The entire space shows zero pride of ownership and immediately kills any appetite.
The food has also declined noticeably. Quality is at least 30% worse than before: toro with thick white veins, low-quality soy sauce and wasabi, and miso soup with tofu that tasted borderline spoiled. Meanwhile, prices are roughly 1/3 higher (which would’ve been perfectly fine if quality held up). In a city where sushi quality has improved significantly over the past several years, this place simply isn’t worth visiting anymore.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Unique sushi and sashimi experience hidden in east side. Go early or late to avoid long lines.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
The restaurant was bustling and cramped but the food was low-quality. The chutoro tartare appetizer was very bland and did not have the flavor or texture of tuna fat. The grilled kampachi kama (collar) had a fishy smell and was likely not the most fresh.
The sushi and sashimi platter had no hits. The bland chutoro tartare was repeated. The fish in general had a mushy texture which could mean they’re not fresh. The surf clam had lots of sand in it, but the server agreed to change it to another fish.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
I got the tekka don and not only did they increase the prices, but I got less fish and NO rice. It has always come with a good amount of sushi rice and the description even says it comes over rice. Not worth $50+ I paid. Was worth it in the past, no longer worth it
Food: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Stopped by this sushi spot in the West Village for lunch and it was already busy, which you can tell is a good sign. The quality definitely lives up to the hype. My favorite dishes were the tuna belly, unagi don, and kani salad. Everything tasted fresh, especially the sashimi, and the prices were very reasonable for the area. Such a great spot to grab a quick but satisfying lunch. I’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sashimi-Regular Assorted 12pc of Raw Fish, King Crab
Ordered, salmon avocado, spicy tekka, and negi hamachi rolls, all were given minced. The fish and rice combination did not taste normal resembling subpar quality.
Food: 1
Service: 3
You come here to eat good-hearted fish. And there's plenty.
If you are in for a treat, let the sushi chef decide for you
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Amazing place! Authentic place everything is super fresh, service is good. Fair price
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maybe the most overhyped, confusing restaurant in NYC.
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