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I went to Tomoe last night with my wife. We each had four pieces of sushi and a salad. We were kinda shocked when the bill arrived. With tip we paid over $60 and left feeling very hungry and cheated. We thought the sushi was very good, but we've had equally good sushi for much less. And you're not paying for atmosphere either. If I'm remembering correctly, this place used to be cheap. I remember waiting on line for over an hour to get in a couple summers ago but thought is worth it because the sushi was great as were the prices. I still see those long lines there but with those prices I would never stand on them again. In my opinion Tomoe is overpriced and overrated. If you want to drop your paycheck on an awesome sushi experience, go to Matsuri.

Maybe i've been lucky the 200 times i've been there but I have never eaten or complained about being served subpar fish. for those that claim it's expensive, $8 rolls are standard for good sushi, not california roll level sushi. don't bring large crowds here, this place is not for large gatherings, just great food. to avoid a wait, go before 6. i highly recommend the spicy tuna rolls and eel rolls.

Tomoe definitely deserves its reputation as one of the best sushi restaurants in the city--and I've eaten at most of "the best". The fish is fresh and flavorful and the staff is pleasant, attentive, and knowledgeable. The cuts are generous without being gargantuan and the rice-to-fish ratio is right on for the sushi--just enough rice to add a textural element while still allowing the buttery mouth-feel and distinct flavors of the various fish to take center stage. Handrolls, stuffed plentifully, are excellent---with standouts being the Spicy Scallop (sweet ocean flavor of scallops perfectly complements crunch of cucumber and the mild heat of the light spicy mayo) and Negi-toro (especially good with a shiso leaf--sort of a cross between basil and mint--for an extra layer of flavor that provides a fresh counterpoint to the fatty tuna and just-pungent-enough scallions). Other interesting options include belly yellowtail and smoked white tuna. I usually find yellowtail overly chewy and flavorless, but belly yellowtail is smooth and tasty. The smoked white tuna has the smokiness of a cooked piece of fish, but still maintains the silkiness of a raw piece. I was also pleased that when ordering toro, diners are able to choose between "medium fatty" and "fatty fatty"--get those omega 3's people---the fattier the better! Tomoe is serious quality and the casual atmosphere makes for charming and unpretentious dining. Though the price could be classified by some as "expensive" I thought it was a fair value for fish that you will be dreaming about. I went with one other friend and we were both extremely full and happy for $120--this included edamame, two appetizers (potato croquettes and spicy toro tartar), 4 handrolls, 1 regular roll, about 10 pieces of sushi (including the most expensive toro). I hope you get to go and love it as much as I did! With all the overdone places in NYC, it is rare to spend alot on dinner and have no regrets.

Tomoe definitely provides its diners with excellent quality sushi and sashimi, although the quality does not justify the exhobitant costs. Without appetizers or desserts, we spent $100 for two people. While impressed with the flavor and tenderness of the fish, the quality is not so much higher than other nearby sushi restaurants and significantly pricier (for a more reasonably-priced alternative and a far better overall dining experience, try Yama on Carmine Street). If you dine as I do, the moment you leave a restaurant is the you know whether the experience justifies the cost. For Tomoe, it does not.

I agree with the immediately previous review to a great extent. The sushi is somewhat above average though the shari cuts are generous, the spacing is quite cramped and the tab can be too expensive. If you want to try this place come early with no more than 2 people. Will not be back, there are much better sushi joints in NYC that are a lot cheaper too.

After a 45 minute wait outside, I was famished. I thought that most anything would taste good at that point. I was disappointed when I realized even extreme hunger did not improve the quality of the food. Our bill for two people ended up costing close to $100 ($14 of which was for 2 pieces of fatty tuna sushi that were really not-the-freshest tuna.). I'm glad I tried it to see what all the fuss was about, but I wouldn't recommend it.

Tomoe is a complete gem, totally true to the spirit of the village. Since it's so small and intimate inside, there will always be a wait (and be warned- they won't seat parties bigger than 5) but even waiting in line there is fun. Once you get inside, there is no sense of anyone rushing you out and the atmosphere is PERFECT, very authentic, not at all fussy, very comfortable. People complain that the atmosphere isnt trendy enough- I hope it never changes. And the food, of course, is incredible. I had three pieces of sushi (yellowtail, red snapper and tanagi) and was completely satisfied. Overall, a terrific culinary experience.