Joanna Meyer
Sweet ambiance for being farther from the central downtown. Nice interior, family-style Japanese food. We ordered an array of appetizers, rolls, and desserts. My friends are regulars and brought me. Notable mentions: spicy edamame, quail egg shooters, cherry blossom, DDD, and ask for the fried baby crabs at the end. What a culinary experience. Loved it! Waiters and waitresses were extremely personable and fun!
… moreSeonmi Kim
I came across this place by chance. It was Friday and there were no seats so I had to wait, but it was worth the wait because it was so great. The oysters were fresh and the food was friendly. I still think about the freshness even after I got home. This is the best sushi restaurant in Austin.
… moreHailey Donato
My mom and her boyfriend are frequent customers of this location and we decided to come here for my brother‘s birthday, the service before anything else was absolutely phenomenal!!!! when you walk in It feels very upscale while also being cozy. The food came out in a timely manner and we were seated in an area where we could see everything being prepared!!!!! Absolutely phenomenal in every aspect from service to food ☺️✨ At the end we got everything you see here plus 3 more dishes and it was all under $200…… I’ll be back as soon as possible
… moreyaynuu
Tomodachi Sushi & Ramen is one of those places where you sit down expecting a good meal and leave questioning every other sushi experience you’ve ever had.
Let’s start with the Hot Rock. This thing is pure theater and pure flavor. Perfectly marbled meat sizzling right in front of you, letting you control every bite — rich, buttery, and absurdly satisfying. It’s not just food, it’s an event.
Then there’s the Crème Bulge. I don’t care how dramatic that sounds — it deserves the hype. Creamy, indulgent, perfectly balanced, and somehow decadent without being heavy. One bite in and you’re already planning how to explain to your friends why they have to order it.
The food quality across the board is next-level. Fish is ultra-fresh, cuts are generous, flavors are clean and intentional. Nothing feels phoned in. Every roll tastes like someone genuinely cared.
And the noodles… omg the noodles. Silky, rich, deeply flavorful — the kind that make you pause mid-bite and just nod quietly to yourself like, yeah… this is it. Comfort food elevated to an art form.
Bottom line:
This is the kind of place you recommend aggressively. The kind you bring out-of-town guests to so you can casually say, “yeah, this is one of our spots.” Tomodachi isn’t just good — it’s dangerously good.
Go hungry. Order boldly. Thank me later.
… moreSven Rajala
Make a reservation!!!! We had a reservation to attend a dinner with coworkers. Talk about phenomenal! We were a part of 7 and had a table at the back of the restaurant. The waitress was fantastic and took care of us. She ensured our choices paired and kept us in the right direction. The sushi and all the other things we ordered were amazing. This is a place you should definitely try if you are in North Austin.
… moreVannak
I rarely like to give out 5s to a food place but golly! This was some of the best food I’ve honestly had in a long time, especially Texas!
Everything was absolutely to die for, our server was fantastic but let me tell you… if you have a chance to order that black cod…? Order it. Best sushi in Texas bar none. Fresh fish, great chefs, great portions, wasabi is REAL, fantastic service. I don’t have anything bad to say.
Kudos to yall, don’t change.
… morePhuong “Sabrina” Chau
I’m a returning customer and always find myself craving their new style sashimi—it’s that good. The fish is consistently fresh, beautifully presented, and the flavors are on point. Service is attentive and professional. Yes, it’s on the pricey side, but the quality makes it worth every dollar. You truly get what you pay for.
Highly recommend the new style sashimi—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The 5-piece sampler is a must-try for first-timers. Always a satisfying experience
… moreGage
Love this place. One of the best sushi spots in Austin!! Would highly suggest getting the sushi bomb which is 4 pieces of nigiri with fresh wasabi and chili sauce on top – will clear up your nostrils real quick. The fresh wasabi is offered on many of the rolls too. You can’t go wrong with any of the rolls here are fantastic too – would suggest asking the staff about the off menu / special rolls.
Note that there are not many seats inside so I would call ahead for a reservation or be prepared to sit at the bar.
… moreJAEWON MIN
Definitely No.1 Sushi restaurant in Austin Texas.
High quality dishes and all the servers are so friendly and kind.
I love all the musics what they’re playing.
Above all things, boss of restaurant is awesome!!
Strongly recommend!
… moreElizabeth Jedlicka
I’ve been to Tomodachi a handful of times due to not loving in Austin. However, every time I go in blown away by the sushi. It’s so delicious. The nigiri melts in your mouth no matter what you get. It’s prepared so well. My favorite is the toasted garlic and wasabi hidden under the slice of fish. The atmosphere is great but it used to be better a few years ago. Idk if they’ve changed ownership but the staff seemed off compared to what I experienced in the past. I would still go again and again! Love this place. It’s honestly the best sushi place I’ve been to from SA to Austin.
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