I have issues with several posts on this thread. 1) I am absolutely shocked anyone would be that critical of Tomoe. Maybe you grew up eating at the best restaurants in the Ginza district or perhaps you are one of the Iron Chefs. Maybe I can't tell the difference between o-toro and bumblebee. But, how anyone could say Tomoe is a waste of time is completely beyond comprehension. 2) I get a little annoyed when people bring up the prices, as if its a discount sushi place. The reason its not as expensive as these fancy, upscale places is because the owner/operator spends all his money on the ingredients. The guy flies his fish in from Japan. If you've been there, you'd know they didn't spend a dime decorating the place. If you really knew sushi, you'd know theirs is very good. Perhaps you were there during the warmer months of the year, which is not a very good time to go for sushi. Go there when it gets cold, try the sea urchin roe, it is absolutely divine. 3) I don't understand why some people equate long lines with bad food. I don't know, maybe I am just stupid. But, if the food wasn't good, why would people stand in line for so long to eat there? I mean, I am sure everyone who knows Tomoe knows that they don't take reservations--which is why you have to stand there and wait. And the place isn't one of those glitzy, hip, trendy places that people go for all the wrong reasons. I don't know...maybe I am dumb...maybe I have a bad palate. Tomoe sushi is extremely good in the opinion of this dumb man with a bad palate. If you like going there, and if you've never tried his sea urchin roe, I strongly urge you to do so.
