Informal source for Japanese staples, including sushi, sashimi, teriyaki & noodles.
Lifeooferic
After a long flight and a layover at SFO, I was on the hunt for something satisfying to eat. I stumbled upon Tomokazu and decided to give it a try, even though I knew airport prices would be high. ✈️
The sushi combo I ordered was definitely the highlight of the meal. The fish tasted incredibly fresh for an airport restaurant, and the rolls were well-made. It was a good bite and really hit the spot. I just wish it wasn’t so expensive!
However, the rest of the meal was a bit of a letdown. I was really craving a good bowl of ramen, but the house ramen was a disappointment. The broth was bland and lacked the rich, savory flavor I was hoping for. It felt like something was missing. The gyoza were also just average—not crispy, not super flavorful, just… meh.
In the end, it was a very mixed experience. The sushi was good, but the high price combined with the lackluster ramen and gyoza made me feel a bit underwhelmed. For that reason, I’d rate it 3 out of 5 stars. ⭐⭐⭐
… moreT B
Fast, extremely fresh sushi. Have seen this place many times but have never stopped. I will continue to come back here. For airport food? Very tasty. Ordered sushi combo, California roll and tonkatsu rice bowl. Definitely hit the spot.
… moreLara Young
Pleasantly surprised by the quality of the sushi, esp for the price!! got 6piece salmon avo which was very fresh plus a piping hot miso soup w mushroom and tofu all for $16. amazing as far as airport fare goes.
… moreOliver Pe
December 2025 T3 convenient Japanese restaurant at the international airport at SFO
Serving sizes a bit on the small side with mid range price point but served fresh enough
Service is standard counter service
Modern Japanese style counter dining with table options
… moreJazmin Garcia
Tomokazu was a great experience. The food was reasonably priced for an airport restaurant, and the portions were generous. Despite the crowds, there was plenty of seating, and they provided a device to notify you when your food is ready. The friendly staff and clean restaurant made it a pleasant dining experience.
… moreLara Getselevich
It’s a hidden gem inside the San Francisco airport. The Japanese food here is unbelievably good, and the fish was incredibly fresh. I savored the Hamachi and Chu-Toro nigiri — amazingly delicious, clean, and wholesome. I also treated myself to a Sapporo Premium beer and a refreshing Yuzu Kimino. I’ll definitely come back the next time I’m in this airport.
And there was this special feeling too — as if, amid the rush of the terminals, I found a small island of quiet and flavor, where time slows down just enough to let you enjoy something truly perfect. ❤️
… moreAlvaro Mesa
Good place!
We went for lunch at 1pm waiting for our flight.
They have a bunch of different things: sushi rolls, nigiri, rice bowls, noodles. We went for tuna nigiris and two rice bowls: salmon teriyaki and gyudon (meat). Both very good, fresh, decent portion. Nigiri was good too, you can see both chefs cutting fish right across when you enter to the place.
It was a busy day but overall the speed was good.
Pricing is actually decent, despite being in the airport. You can check the menu I uploaded for reference.
Would swing by again if in SF!
… moreYunah Hahn
It’s convenient and fast! Nice interior as well. But in terms of food, it’s very underwhelming. Got their teriyaki chicken bowl, chicken fat not trimmed, portions small, taste like store bought sauce, it’s $16.50. Assorted sushi came with lots of spicy tuna, 3 decent fish, one unappealing tuna, one overcooked dry shrimp. Everything is overpriced which is understandable since it’s the airport. It’s really sad how they put no effort since most of their customers will never return since they’re only getting something since they would have to fly soon.
… moreShane Blackledge
The beef udon noodles In give a 7.5. The noodles are delicious, broth okay, and beef was too much fat. The spicy tuna roll was a 8.6! Sushi here is 5 stars! Way good and yummy. Overall price isn’t too bad either.
… moreL T
Excellent Japanese food for Asian especially when you feel cold and exhausted. I was struggling between Tomokazu and Asian box. But glad that I chose Tomokazu even though i heard the staff speak Cantonese. I like the rice, for its more like Japanese rice, soft and kinda sticky❤️.the portion of beef is also big enough for a hungry person. I found a small guy only finished 50% of the chicken rice and left. the sashimi is fresh, however i need to fly in one hour and raw fish is not my 1st choice. But its quite worthy in comparison to the same dish outside of the airport.
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