Tomo Sushi & Ramen

4.8

706 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 31 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Healthy
Vegan-friendly

We are a BYOB sushi and ramen restaurant located in Old City, Philadelphia, serving traditional style sushi and ramen with a newfangled twist. Tomo was funded out of passion by two lifelong tomodachi (friends in Japanese): Sushi Chef Andy and Ramen Chef Steven.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Ramen
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
Phone number
(267) 519-0209
Website
http://www.tomosushiandramen.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
228 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Area
Old City
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

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Popular dishes

Tuna Tataki SashimiUS$18.00
Tuna GuacamoleUS$12.00
Yellowtail TartareUS$13.00
seared yellowtail, scallion, topped with quail egg & wasabi tobiko
Triple Salmon Bite (4)US$15.00
salmon, salmon skin, ikura, masago, avocado
Sashimi Skewer (3)US$17.00
white tuna, eel, shibazuke, cilantro, strawberry; salmon, eel, oshinko, strawberry, cilantro; yellowtail, oshinko, cilantro, shibazuke, strawberry
Naruto Sashimi (4)US$15.00
selected sashimi in cucumber wrap
Naruto Vegan (4)US$12.00
selected veggies & pickles in cucumber wrap
Hamachi JalapeñoUS$16.00

Salads

Green SaladUS$5.00
mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, carrot, house-made ginger dressing
Avocado SaladUS$8.00
mixed greens, avocado, cherry tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, carrot, ginger dressing
Spicy Crab SaladUS$10.00
mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, spicy crab stick, ginger dressing
Seaweed SaladUS$5.00
marinated seaweed, sesame

Specialty Rolls (8 Pcs)

TomoUS$15.00
spicy tuna, avocado, cilantro, topped with seared tuna & sweet miso sauce
Red DragonUS$15.00
spicy tuna topped with eel, avocado & unagi sauce
BrianUS$13.00
oshinko, kanpyo, shibazuke, avocado, topped with seared yellowtail
StevenUS$15.00
crispy salmon skin, avocado, masago, spicy sauce, topped with seared yellowtail scallion tartare
MargaritaUS$15.00
white tuna, shibazuke, masago, topped with tuna, oba, thin-sliced lime & sweet miso sauce
Shrimp on FireUS$15.00
shrimp tempura topped with spicy scallop sauce
Red ShrimpUS$15.00
shrimp tempura topped with seared spicy tuna & sweet miso sauce
Salmon YakiUS$13.00
asparagus, avocado, spicy mayo, fried onion, topped with cooked salmon
Rock & RollUS$13.00
eel, avocado, topped with shrimp, avocado & unagi sauce
HakoUS$17.00
eel, avocado, unagi sauce, topped with seared salmon, tobiko & strawberry
Aka-YukiUS$15.00
spicy tuna, fried onion, topped with seared white tuna & wasabi tobiko
Philly SpecialUS$14.00
broiled salmon, cream cheese, asparagus, topped with seared spicy crab stick
BugzUS$15.00
eel, broiled salmon skin, strawberry, topped with seared salmon & scallions
SunsetUS$16.00
salmon, eel, cilantro, topped with seared yellowtail & house-pickled jalapeños
Unagi KamiUS$16.00
eel, avocado, house-pickled jalapeños, fried onions, cilantro, topped with eel & furikake
Kaizen RollUS$15.00
cooked salmon, eel, masago, topped with raw salmon, unagi sauce & furikake

Classic Rolls

California (6)US$7.00
crab stick, cucumber, avocado, masago
Alaskan (6)US$8.00
salmon, cucumber, avocado
Dragon (8)US$12.00
eel, cucumber, crab stick, topped with avocado & unagi sauce
Philly (6)US$8.00
smoked salmon, cream cheese, asparagus
Unakyu (6)US$8.00
eel, cucumber, unagi sauce
Rainbow (8)US$12.00
assorted fish over California roll
TekkaUS$8.00
tuna (6)
Spicy Tuna (6)US$9.00
- W/ Fried OnionUS$10.00
Hamachi (6)US$8.00
yellowtail, scallion
Salmon (6)US$7.00
Spicy SalmonUS$8.00
Salmon Skin (6)US$8.00
salmon skin, avocado, scallion, unagi sauce
Futo (5)US$10.00
oshinko, kanpyo, crab stick, cucumber, avocado, shiitake, tamago
Spider (5)US$13.00
soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado, masago
Shrimp Tempura (8)US$10.00
Spicy Shrimp (6)US$8.00
avocado, masago, spicy mayo
Spicy Scallop (6)US$8.00
cucumber, masago, scallion

Nigiri / Sashimi

2 pieces per order

MaguroUS$9.00
Tuna
- NigiriUS$9.00
- SashimiUS$10.00
SakeUS$7.00
salmon
- NigiriUS$7.00
- SashimiUS$8.00
SuzukiUS$7.00
striped bass
- NigiriUS$7.00
- SashimiUS$8.00
HamachiUS$8.00
yellowtail
- NigiriUS$8.00
- SashimiUS$9.00
White TunaUS$8.00
- NigiriUS$8.00
- SashimiUS$9.00
SabaUS$6.00
pickled mackerel
- NigiriUS$6.00
- SashimiUS$7.00
SawaraUS$7.00
spanish mackerel
- NigiriUS$7.00
- SashimiUS$8.00
MadaiUS$8.00
Japan seabream
- NigiriUS$8.00
- SashimiUS$9.00
EbiUS$5.00
shrimp
- NigiriUS$5.00
- SashimiUS$6.00
TobikoUS$7.00
flying fish roe
- NigiriUS$7.00
- SashimiUS$8.00
MasagoUS$6.00
smelt fish roe
- NigiriUS$6.00
- SashimiUS$7.00
IkuraUS$9.00
salmon roe
- NigiriUS$9.00
- SashimiUS$10.00
UnagiUS$8.00
eel
- NigiriUS$8.00
- SashimiUS$9.00
TamagoUS$5.00
rolled omelet
- NigiriUS$5.00
- SashimiUS$6.00
HotateUS$7.00
scallop
- NigiriUS$7.00
- SashimiUS$8.00
Spicy ScallopUS$8.00
- NigiriUS$8.00
- SashimiUS$9.00
TakoUS$7.00
octopus
- NigiriUS$7.00
- SashimiUS$8.00
IkaUS$8.00
squid
- NigiriUS$8.00
- SashimiUS$9.00
ToroUS$0.00
fatty tuna
- MPUS$0.00
UniUS$0.00
sea urchin
- MPUS$0.00
Spicy Tuna Inari (1)US$6.00
Sake ToroUS$8.00
salmon belly
- NigiriUS$8.00
- SashimiUS$9.00

Sashimi Boards

served with miso soup or green salad

Sashimi Deluxe (15)US$40.00
Sashimi for One (10)US$33.00
Sushi & SashimiUS$45.00
tekka roll, 5 nigiri, 10 sashimi

Maki & Sushi Combinations

served with miso soup or green salad

Mixed RollsUS$25.00
spicy tuna avocado, shrimp tempura, alaskan
TunaUS$20.00
spicy tuna avocado, 1 spicy tuna inari, 2 tuna nigiri
SalmonUS$19.00
spicy salmon, 1 spicy salmon inari, 2 salmon nigiri
UnagiUS$22.00
dragon roll, eel cucumber roll, 2 unagi nigiri
Chef's SelectionUS$30.00
tekka roll, 8 nigiri

Vegan Rolls

Avocado (6)US$6.00
Cucumber (6)US$5.00
Umeshiso Kappa (6)US$5.00
plum paste, oba, cucumber
Shiitake Mushroom (6)US$5.00
Oshinko (6)US$5.00
pickled radish
Kanpyo (6)US$5.00
seasoned gourd strips
Midori (8)US$11.00
mixed pickles & veggies, topped with avocado
Lime Sinko (8)US$11.00
cucumber, avocado, topped with oshinko & lime
Veggie on Fire (8)US$12.00
cucumber, avocado, fried onion, topped with spicy zucchini sauce
Straw-Veggie (8)US$12.00
oshinko, kanpyo, shibazuke, avocado, topped with strawberry
Spicy Vegan Tuna (6)US$9.00
marinated tomato, spicy sauce
Vegan Tomo (8)US$15.00
spicy vegan tuna, avocado, cilantro, topped with seared vegan tuna
Chao (8)US$13.00
shiitake, vegan cream cheese, avocado, topped with seared vegan chao cheese
Guacarollie (8)US$14.00
vegan cream cheese, vegan spicy tuna, topped with guacamole
Harvest (8)US$14.00
Shiitake, avocado, shibazuke, topped with sweet potatoes, fried onions & coconut flakes
Vegan Red DragonUS$14.00
spicy vegan tuna, avocado, topped with vegan eel (eggplant) & unagi sauce
Vegan Green DragonUS$13.00
vegan eel (eggplant), asparagus, coconut flakes, topped with avocado, sweet soy drizzle, & fried onions
Vegan CheesesteakUS$15.00
braised steak (seitan), cucumber, oshinko, topped with Chao cheese & fried onions
The Edgy VeggieUS$15.00
inari, avocado, asparagus, fried onion, topped with vegan cream cheese & pico de gallo

Vegan Inari Sushi

wrapped in tofu pouch

Shiitake Inari (1)US$4.00
Spicy Vegan Tuna Inari (1)US$5.00

Bowls

served on sushi rice

ChirashiUS$32.00
variety of sashimi
Tekka DonUS$26.00
assorted tuna
Salmon DonUS$25.00
assorted salmon
UnadonUS$25.00
eel
Vegan PokéUS$16.00
vegan tuna, avocado, selected veggies & pickles

Broiled

Served with side of rice

Hamachi KamaUS$20.00
broiled yellowtail collar, teriyaki sauce
Salmon YakiUS$20.00
broiled salmon, teriyaki sauce

Ramen / Noodles

Tonkotsu RamenUS$14.00
pork broth, pork belly chashu, nitamago, bamboo shoot, black fungus, red ginger, scallion
Shoyu RamenUS$14.00
pork and soy base, pork belly chashu, nitamago, bamboo shoot, black fungus, bean sprout, red ginger, scallion
Miso RamenUS$14.00
pork and miso base, pork belly chashu, nitamago, bamboo shoot, black fungus, bean sprout, red ginger, scallion
Chicken RamenUS$14.00
chicken broth, chicken chashu, nitamago, bamboo shoot, black fungus, red ginger, scallion
Mayu Tonkotsu RamenUS$15.00
pork broth w/ charred garlic oil, tonkotsu toppings
UdonUS$12.00
Soy base, thick noodles, seaweed, inari, shiitake, naruto, scallion. Vegetarian or vegan available
Vegetarian Shoyu RamenUS$14.00
Soy base, shiitake, nitamago, bamboo shoot, black fungus, bean sprout, inari, red ginger, scallion. Vegan available
Vegetarian Miso RamenUS$14.00
Miso base, shiitake, nitamago, bamboo shoot, black fungus, bean sprout, inari, red ginger, scallion. Vegan or gluten-free available
Vegan Yasai RamenUS$15.00
Soybean & vegetable broth, black garlic oil, seitan teriyaki, tofu, bamboo shoot, shiitake, black fungus, red ginger and scallion

Additional Toppings

NitamagoUS$1.50
soft boiled egg
Pork Belly ChashuUS$5.00
- 2 SlicesUS$5.00
Chicken ChashuUS$4.00
- 2 SlicesUS$4.00
Seitan TeriyakiUS$5.00
Kai-DamaUS$4.00
extra noodles
Spicy SauceUS$1.00

Dessert

MochiUS$3.00
green tea, strawberry, chocolate, vanilla
Vegan MochiUS$3.00
green tea, passion fruit, coconut, mango
Ice CreamUS$6.00
green tea, red bean

Lunch Specials

served with miso soup or green salad

California Roll & Spicy Tuna RollUS$16.00
Unakyu Roll & California RollUS$16.00
California Roll & 4 NigiriUS$18.00
tuna, salmon, white tuna, yellowtail
Tekka Roll or Spicy Tuna RollUS$18.00
w/ 2 Tuna Nigiri & 2 Tuna Sashimi
Salmon Roll or Alaskan RollUS$18.00
w/ 2 Salmon Nigiri & 2 Salmon Sashimi
ChirashiUS$22.00
assorted sashimi over sushi rice
Salmon YakiUS$18.00
broiled salmon, pickled cucumbers, teriyaki sauce, side of rice
Midori Roll & Avocado RollUS$14.00
Vegan PokéUS$16.00
vegan tuna, avocado, selected veggies & pickles

Beverages

Coca ColaUS$3.00
SpriteUS$3.00
Diet CokeUS$3.00
Ginger AleUS$3.00
Iced TeaUS$3.00
Spring WaterUS$5.00
S. PellegrinoUS$3.00
- SmallUS$3.00
- MediumUS$5.00
- LargeUS$6.00
Green TeaUS$2.00
Iced Green TeaUS$3.00

What 706 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia County
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tomo Sushi & Ramen, located in Old City, is a vibrant BYOB destination offering "unique, high-quality" sushi and ramen. With standout vegan options and "fresh, innovative" rolls, the menu caters to diverse tastes. Patrons praise the "excellent service," cozy ambiance, and reasonable prices, making it a "must-dine" spot in Philly.

706 Reviews

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Michael VIP
Philadelphia9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Presentation was great. Server was ready with recommendations and had a pleasant and warm presence.
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Nicole VIP
Philadelphia13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a good restaurant. The service was great and the food was even better. I didn't know it was a BYOB but it didn't matter. The pork buns were the best! My only complaint is feeling the cold air when the door was opened, which happened a lot due to so many pick u orders. Other than that, definitely was a good time.
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MCD19
Philadelphia36 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Cute spot in Old City. Good sushi with a nice selection of vegan options .
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Robert
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of Philly’s Best Sushi Spots! 🍣 If you’re looking for fresh, flavorful sushi in Philly, Tomo Sushi & Ramen absolutely delivers. I’ve been to plenty of sushi spots around the city, and this one ranks among the best. Plus, with their new expansion, there’s more space to sit back, relax, and enjoy some seriously good food. Here’s what I had: 🍣 Tomo: Spicy tuna roll with avocado, cilantro, and seared tuna – Super fresh, great balance of heat and creaminess, and the cilantro added a nice pop. 🍤Red Shrimp Shrimp tempura roll topped with seared spicy tuna & sweet miso sauce – Crispy, flavorful, and that miso sauce tied everything together perfectly. 🐟 Yellowtail with scallion – Simple, clean, and ridiculously fresh. 🦪 Spicy scallop roll – Buttery, tender, and packed with umami. 🍜 Miso soup – Honestly, one of the best I’ve had. Deep, rich, and full of flavor. Everything was beautifully prepared, super fresh, and full of flavor. You can tell the chefs at Tomo really care about their ingredients and presentation. Final verdict: Tomo is easily one of the best sushi spots in Philly. Fresh fish, great flavors, and now with even more space to enjoy it all. Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing every time! I can’t wait to go back and try everything on the menu!
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David
Philadelphia9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best Vegan Sushi options we have found in Philadelphia. The overall vibe is laid back rather than formal, the food quality very good to superb depending on the dish. If you like Sushi and prefer to have vegan options as part if not all of your meal, give this place a shot.
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George
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Low key, affordable, classy modern decor and lighting.
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Raquel
West Palm Beach2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I love Tomo overall. We are visiting from out of town, and I always make sure to come in when we are around. Every time I have dined, it has been a pretty solid experience. Management seemed engaged today, which I appreciate. However, the hostess came across a bit (for lack of a better term) rude. Almost as if we were an inconvenience (with a reservation… that we weren’t late for). I also thought it was a bit strange that we were seated at the smallest table in the restaurant (normally, as a table of 2, I don’t think twice- most tables were occupied with parties of 2 at tables for 4) even though there were quite a few larger tables open (my spouse is a large man… dwarfing the table). Food is great, though. The quality is great. Next time I’ll make sure to put “date” as the “occasion” when making the reservation in hopes of a more intimate experience.
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Raju
Philadelphia5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We love this place! Great for vegetarians and vegans!!!
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Larry
Philadelphia6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's always amazing, and I'm probably there once a week. I don't understand why they don't make Philly's 50 Best.
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FAQs

Tomo Sushi & Ramen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 519-0209.

Tomo Sushi & Ramen is rated 4.8 stars by 706 OpenTable diners.

Tomo Sushi & Ramen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

228 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Additional information

Area
Old City
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Ramen
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.tomosushiandramen.com/
Phone number
(267) 519-0209

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Tomo Sushi & Ramen

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Miso Ramen

Tomo

Pork Bun (2)

Appetizers

Miso SoupUS$3.00

EdamameUS$6.00

Shrimp Shumai (6)US$7.00

Pork Wasabi Shumai (2)US$5.00

Pork Bun (2)US$9.00

Veggie Bun (2)US$8.00

Pan-Fried Pork Gyoza (6)US$9.00

Steamed Veggie Gyoza (6)US$8.00

Baby OctopusUS$8.00

Sashimi Appetizers

Tuna Tataki SashimiUS$18.00

Tuna GuacamoleUS$12.00

Yellowtail TartareUS$13.00

Triple Salmon Bite (4)US$15.00

Sashimi Skewer (3)US$17.00

Naruto Sashimi (4)US$15.00

Naruto Vegan (4)US$12.00

Hamachi JalapeñoUS$16.00

Salads

Green SaladUS$5.00

Avocado SaladUS$8.00

Spicy Crab SaladUS$10.00

Seaweed SaladUS$5.00

Specialty Rolls (8 Pcs)

TomoUS$15.00

Red DragonUS$15.00

BrianUS$13.00

StevenUS$15.00

MargaritaUS$15.00

Shrimp on FireUS$15.00

Red ShrimpUS$15.00

Salmon YakiUS$13.00

Rock & RollUS$13.00

HakoUS$17.00

Aka-YukiUS$15.00

Philly SpecialUS$14.00

BugzUS$15.00

SunsetUS$16.00

Unagi KamiUS$16.00

Kaizen RollUS$15.00

Classic Rolls

California (6)US$7.00

Alaskan (6)US$8.00

Dragon (8)US$12.00

Philly (6)US$8.00

Unakyu (6)US$8.00

Rainbow (8)US$12.00

TekkaUS$8.00

Spicy Tuna (6)US$9.00

Hamachi (6)US$8.00

Salmon (6)US$7.00

Spicy SalmonUS$8.00

Salmon Skin (6)US$8.00

Futo (5)US$10.00

Spider (5)US$13.00

Shrimp Tempura (8)US$10.00

Spicy Shrimp (6)US$8.00

Spicy Scallop (6)US$8.00

Nigiri / Sashimi

MaguroUS$9.00

SakeUS$7.00

SuzukiUS$7.00

HamachiUS$8.00

White TunaUS$8.00

SabaUS$6.00

SawaraUS$7.00

MadaiUS$8.00

EbiUS$5.00

TobikoUS$7.00

MasagoUS$6.00

IkuraUS$9.00