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Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese restaurant offering vegan poke bowls, cucumber wraps, sushi, and ramen. Specify vegan when ordering. Open Tue-Thu 3:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 3:00pm-10:00pm. Closed Mon.
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228 Arch St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 19106
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Added by ZoraySpielvogel on 03 Sep 2018
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44 Reviews
First Review by ZoraySpielvogel
gm.andrews
Points +62
Not Bad, Not Great - Edit
We drove from Baltimore to go there just for the vegan sushi. I'm glad we went, but I wouldn't go back. Vegan sushi was just ok; not really memorable.
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MorganLee
Points +598
Yum 🥢 - Edit
Creative rolls & yummy ramen! Contrary to a previous review, the staff were nothing but friendly - our waiter was just such a sweet guy! A beautiful atmosphere too. My omni friend totally approved😄
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-25
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Ily
Points +1595
Many vegan options but unfriendly staff - Edit
They have 3 different types of vegan ramen and sushi. They also have vegan mochi. The food was quite good but staff is unfriendly
Read morePros: Different vegan options
Cons: Unfriendly staff
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Amyladedada1
Points +658
Big vegan menu - Edit
It’s special to find a sushi spot with delicious vegan rolls. We tried 4 different ones. So good!
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HappyFoodLove1
Points +208
Yummy Vegan Menu - Edit
I always appreciate when a restaurant has a special vegan menu, like Toni. I would really like to go back here and try out their other vegan options. I tried some vegan sushi and a shiitake inari it was all delicious and beautifully presented.
Read moreThe waiter advised me really well.
I loved it!
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-28
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zéFix
Points +359
Ramen 🤤 - Edit
Nice selection of vegan options in the menue. Everything was very delicious. I’ll come back when I‘m in Philadelphia.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Nice selection, Friendly staff
Cons: A bit loud and crowded
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moonman
Points +51
Great vegan sushi and ramen - Edit
First time to Tomo and will definitely be back. Very flavorful and several vegan options of both sushi and ramen. We ordered the veggie buns for appetizer, which comes with a tofu mushroom patty and a delicious sauce, the vegan harvest roll (my favorite dish), the vegan red dragon (my wife's favorite dish) and the Vegan Yasai Ramen which was super flavorful and very hearty. Total bill including tip for the two of us was a bit over $60. Totally great value for the quality. Service was top notch and the place was really warm and inviting. Great experience!!
Read morePros: Variety for vegans, Ambiance, Quality and freshness
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SuzT
Points +937
Delicious and flavorful food - Edit
It's great that they offer many vegan options. The food is delicious and very flavorful.
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hellohappyvegan
Points +933
Innovative Vegan Sushi - Edit
On my first night in Philly, I stumbled upon Tomo Sushi & Ramen, and it turned out to be a delightful surprise. What caught my attention immediately was their offering of vegan rolls and bites, which is quite a rarity. Despite the miso soup not being vegan, the menu had plenty of other options to choose from.
Read moreThe simplicity of the decor in the restaurant created a comfortable atmosphere, and the friendly server played a helpful role in guiding my selections. After contemplating heavy rolls with cream cheese and vegan mayo, I decided to go for something lighter, taking my server's advice.
I opted for the Tomo Roll ($16), a spicy delight with vegan tuna (tomato), cilantro, and seared vegan tuna (tomato) on top. Unexpectedly spicy, it turned out to be even better than anticipated, despite my initial hesitation.
My next choice, the Lime Sinko ($11) without avocado, featured a unique combination of bitter, acidic, and tasty flavors, heightened by Japanese pickled ashinko and lime.
To diversify my meal, I tried the Shiitake Inari ($4), a sushi taco of sorts with shiitake mushrooms on top of rice wrapped in a fried tofu pouch. Its slightly sweet aftertaste added an unexpected twist.
Finally, the Passion Fruit Mochi ($3) provided a sweet yet balanced ending, perfectly capturing the essence of passion fruit without overwhelming the palate.
Every bite seemed impeccably fresh, reflecting the restaurant's commitment to quality ingredients. Overall, Tomo Sushi & Ramen proved to be a palate-pleasing experience, and each dish left me with a newfound appreciation for inventive vegan cuisine.
*explore Philly's vegan delights, including my visit to Tomo Sushi & Ramen, on my youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE6cC8dOv2U&t=1s
Pros: Innovative Sushi Rolls, Quality and Freshness, Flavor Surprises
Cons: Can be pricey
Guest
berrytolo_veg
Points +24
Rolls Only - Edit
If you like veg sushi, this place offers quite a bit beyond the average avocado or cucumber roll. We shared the Vegan Green Dragon and Guacarollie (server's recommendation), which were both good. The vegan ramen was acutely salty but with a desirable umami vibe; it contained a shaved seitan (incredible!). If I returned, I'd search out other items featuring the seitan. The vegan poke was disappointing; as another reviewer mentions, the vegan "tuna" is made from tomato and the texture was severely funky for us. We would avoid any Tomo item containing that in the future.
Read moreThe restaurant is quite small and not quite comfortable in ambience. If we returned, it would be for takeout--rolls only.
Pros: vegan rolls, seitan
Cons: vegan tuna
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lianemills
Points +1800
Fabulous Japanese food! Go there! - Edit
We loved the variety of vegan options available here. We had a poke bowl, vegan ramen and one of the fancy sushi dishes and they were all sensational and reasonably priced. Good service and fast and friendly.
Read morePros: Great range of vegan options , Deliscious good, Fast friendly service in nice atmosphere
Cons: No menus - had to use the app to order, Not licensed. BYO
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thinkingaboutcows
Points +514
get the vegan mochi!!!! - Edit
very good, lots of vegan specific options. absolutely loved the mochi
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kyoungbird
Points +1793
Speechless - Edit
This place is outstanding. Highly recommend. Tried the harvest, shiitake mushroom, avocado, and veggie on fire rolls. All incredible. I also got a vegan mango mochi and that hit the spot
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mos67
Points +44
Speciality vegan sushi rolls & incredibly flavorful ramen - Edit
Would highly recommend! They had a whole designated section on their menu for vegan sushi (so much more than just avocado rolls)! We ordered the Vegan Tuna Tomo and Vegan Chao rolls which were both great. We also ordered the Vegan Yasai Ramen and that was AMAZING! The broth was so flavorful and had tons of toppings.
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tB-DontCamp
Points +126
Worth the price - Edit
Multiple marked vegan rolls on the menu that are more than the basics one might expect at an average sushi place. Really enjoyed the ‘tuna’, Philly ‘cheesesteak’ and the vegan mochi.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-28
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vegancatlady77
Points +795
Yummy vegan sushi - Edit
My husband and I shared the cheesesteak roll and the spicy tuna. Both were good, but the spicy tuna was our favorite. Staff is very nice. Place is small so make a reservation if you plan on going during busy hours.
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Choreokitty
Points +115
Imaginative and Delicious - Edit
They have several vegan alternative sushi rolls. Their mock tuna is made with tomato which meant for me that I had a texture issue (sushi isn’t very sensory friendly to begin with so I’m not blaming them😅) .
Read moreYou’re going to be curious about the Philly cheesesteak roll. You can skip it.
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sriblet
Points +279
Beware of cross contamination - Edit
I generally agree with most reviewers and have had good experiences with Tomo, appreciating how much effort they put into serving interesting vegan rolls. However, my most recent delivery order from them - which included a couple vegan rolls (avocado and umeshiso kappa) and inari, for each of which I marked “shellfish allergy” - came covered in flying fish roe and even a few slices of crab stick. Upsetting and unacceptable, so be careful to check your rolls and perhaps prepared to ask to remake or refund.
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mkvs
Points +443
Really yummy and creative vegan sushi rolls - Edit
I love a good vegetable roll now and again, but I absolutely loved that this place offered really unique and complex vegan sushi rolls. There is a separate section on the menu which lists 18 different vegan options! And it was all very tasty.
Read morePros: Unique
Cons: Expensive
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Mbarker1003
Points +702
Fresh sushi with many vegan options! - Edit
I stopped by Tomo while running around Philadelphia on a long layover. What a great surprise! I ordered extra because I knew my international flight wouldn’t have much to offer and I was so happy I did. Not just so I could be fed but because it was SO good! I ordered two avocado rolls and two Harvest rolls. The avocado rolls were of course pretty standard but still very fresh. The Harvest roll was such a treat! I never have had sweet potatoes on sushi but it totally works. If you are local or visiting, definitely had Tomo to your list of stops. There were a lot of fun vegan rolls available that I would have liked to try!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-13
Pros: Large vegan selection, Many gluten free options, Creative roll combinations
Cons: Small seating area
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Jess McNeill
Points +62
best vegan sushi I’ve ever had - Edit
Can’t rate this 5 stars since it serves meat but honestly this was the best vegan sushi. So many options! I asked for their recommendation and ended up with a green dragon and harvest rolls. Lovely!
Read moreHeads up the miso isn’t vegan but they are very knowledgeable about all their ingredients and happy to advise. We went at 3pm on a Saturday and every table was full and reservations were required. The place is very small, (around 6 2- person tables and 2-3 4- person tables) so make sure to make a reservation!
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Beautiful presentation
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ProfessorKevin94
Points +82
Best ramen I've ever had. - Edit
Everything about the Vegan Yasai Ramen that I had when I was here was amazing. Noodles had great flavor, vegan broth was great and the teriyaki and mushrooms were legit quality mushrooms. Worth noting I got it To-go as I didn't bring close for the more upscale environment on my trip and everything was thoughtfully packaged with broth and noods separate.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-17
Pros: High quality ingredients , Amazing flavor.
Cons: Not a vegan restaurant., Small seating area if dining in., Pricey, but mostly worth it.
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ElissaBVegan
Points +3008
Large selection of vegan rolls - Edit
We ordered several of the vegan rolls (carry out) and thought they were great. Hope to try the vegan ramen next time.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-14
Pros: Very vegan-friendly, Tasty
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Alexandrajorge43
Points +63
Absolutely amazing - Edit
I would give this 5-stars but the app won’t allow me since it has to be all vegan to do so. THE BEST vegan sushi rolls in Philly! Their vegan ramen is super tasty too, if that’s your kinda thing I definitely recommend trying!
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mmtripi10
Points +56
Great vegan rolls - Edit
The vegan options were clearly marked on the menu and when I asked for miso soup, I was informed that it was made with a fish broth. It’s always so so nice to have staff members know the menu like that.
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KatelynMS
Points +90
Best vegan ramen - Edit
Their vegan ramen is the best in the world (well at least that I've tried up to this point in my life). Their sushi is good too! I love that yasai ramen more than most meals I've ever had.
Read morePros: Insanely good ramen, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Little pricey
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NamiLieberman
Points +51
Excellent - Edit
The vegan tomo, harvest and lime sinko rolls were amazing.
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