Lunch at Sushi Tomo

Posted By: Bob Buskirk on February 11th, 2008
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Over the past year I’ve gotten a real appreciation for Japanese food. I had my first Sushi back in 2006, but never really started eating it on a constant basis till about 4 months ago. After having amazing Sushi in Las Vegas from Social House and Nobu Ashley and I needed to find some good Sushi in Pittsburgh. We would normally go to Dynasty or Ichiban, where the Sushi was decent, but nothing to rave about. So last week I went into Google maps, went to Pittsburgh then searched for sushi. To my surprise there was a sushi place quite close, right on Mcknight road, called Sushi Tomo.

Pulling up to the place it was very small, but as John always says when it comes to these types of places the little ones are always the best. Once we were inside everyone greeted us and we sat down. Looking around the place was not that big inside, maybe 25 seats? We looked at the menu and for such a small place they had quiet a large menu. It was filled with tons of different sushi choices as well as traditional Japanese dishes. After looking at the menu we decided on some shrimp fried rice to start with. We decided on it because it was a safe choice since it was our first time at Sushi Tomo.

The fried rice came out steaming hot and after the first few bites I realized this was the best fried rice that I’ve ever had. The taste was amazing, nothing like any other fried rice that I’ve had before. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the egg was cut so thin. I would go to Sushi Tomo just for the fried rice. For sushi Ashley got an order of the California rolls and an order or shrimp tempura rolls. I went with 2 orders of shrimp tempura rolls, like I said just before, to be safe since it was our first time. I fell in love with shrimp tempura rolls at Social House in Las Vegas. The rolls, while not as good as the ones at Social House, were extremely good. Both the California rolls and Shrimp tempura rolls were great, better than any other place in Pittsburgh that we have tried. Lunch for the both of us came to around $40 with tip. We have gone back twice already.

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13 Responses to “Lunch at Sushi Tomo”

Leo said on February 11th, 2008 at 6:07 pm

You guys got to be a little more adventurous. Everything but the California roll was fried, and really, fried rice in a Japanese restaurant!?
You guys really need to come up to Vancouver and we’ll show you how to eat Asian food

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Michael Kwan said on February 11th, 2008 at 9:25 pm

As Leo said, you need to be more adventurous. You need to try things like tako (octopus), mirugai (geoduck), hokkigai (surf clam)… or at least salmon and tuna. Toro (fatty tuna belly) is particularly good.

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Sean Reply:
February 11th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Pittsburgh isn’t known for it’s fantastic Sushi bars. =D

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Shogun said on February 12th, 2008 at 12:52 am

I didn’t realize people in Pittsburgh knew about sushi!

Looks decent enough, but you need to come out here if you want real sushi.

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Moulinneuf said on February 12th, 2008 at 1:54 am

http://www.thetartan.org/2007/11/5/pillbox/sushi

http://www.chayausa.com/

http://www.oishiibento.com/sushi.html

http://www.sushi.infogate.de/rest/na_usa_pennsylvania_pittsburgh.htm

Here , we got all sort of buffet that serves sushi as part of there menu offers. So one can learn what sushi they like for cheap and then upgrade to finer environments with there favorites in minds.

In Pittsburgh , Kobe Japanese Steakhouse seems to be similar to buffet we have here.

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Sean Reply:
February 12th, 2008 at 2:25 am
Where are you from, Moulinneuf?

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Moulinneuf Reply:
February 12th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Brossard , south shore of Montreal , province of Quebec in CANADA.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brossard,_Quebec

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinatown,_Montreal

We got 20% of the population in the city who is of Asian origins. Not counting immigration.

Beside Vancouver and Toronto , I think it’s the third place in CANADA where one can find Asian food and Sushi of good quality. Personnal opinion , I am not an expert on the matter.

http://restomontreal.ca/restaurants/cuisines/montreal-sushi-restaurants.php?d=&c=278&f=&lang=en

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Sean Reply:
February 12th, 2008 at 2:25 am
My girlfriend is one of the editors of the Tartan.

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Michael Kwan said on February 13th, 2008 at 6:40 pm

It sounds like it’s sleeting, but every time I turn on the outside light & look, nothings happening.

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tracy ho said on February 14th, 2008 at 4:25 am

Great presentation by japanese restaurant,

I felt hungry with the picture,

thanks for sharing,

tracy ho
wisdomgettingloaded

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Mike Huang said on February 16th, 2008 at 3:27 am

The sushi looks pretty decent there

-Mike

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Solution said on March 20th, 2008 at 11:43 pm

ryte may b its true.

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komodo dragon said on June 6th, 2008 at 7:16 pm

that sushi looks alright, ive seen worse, but ive seen better. You gotta try the real stuff, but i know its hard depending on where you live:P

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