TOMO — Restaurant in Dubai

Upon arriving at the grand entrance of Raffles Wafi Dubai, we were warmly greeted by the valet team, who quickly opened the doors and welcomed us inside. The lobby, topped with a tall atrium, immediately set the tone for a special evening at Tomo Dubai.

When we reached the 17th floor, the restaurant staff welcomed us with a traditional greeting. The setting was calm and stylish—modern yet open, designed in a circular layout. A live sushi station, a sleek bar, multiple seating areas, and a central open kitchen created an inviting and relaxed vibe. Three separate balconies gave wide views of the city, with the one overlooking Downtown Dubai standing out the most.

The service was excellent throughout our visit. The staff was helpful and respectful without being too present. One team member even offered to take several great photos of us and led us to the perfect spot for pictures. While there was no kids' menu, they thoughtfully brought child-friendly tableware, a coloring sheet, and small colored pencils for our toddler—a very kind and personal touch.

The atmosphere stayed quiet and elegant, with the beautiful city views adding to the mood. The menu was wide-ranging, but the staff quickly recommended their top dishes, handed us hot towels, and made sure our toddler was well looked after. The restrooms were clean and up to date. They also asked about allergies and answered our questions clearly and politely.

Our meal began with a carefully arranged nigiri platter, featuring five types of fish served over seasoned rice. The seafood tempura platter came with miso soup, steamed rice, and a tangy chicken side dish, while the chicken and leek skewers were gently spiced and perfectly The chicken skewers were flavorful and tender, the maki rolls were fresh and well-made, the tempura was crisp, and the miso soup was warm and comforting. Full credit to the chefs for such a delicious and well-prepared meal.

The evening ended with a thoughtful goodbye. A staff member walked us to the elevator, held the door, and bowed politely as we left. This level of care wasn’t limited to one person—it was a shared effort by the whole team, which left a lasting impression.

Tomo Dubai is truly a hidden gem. A must-visit for anyone looking for high-quality Japanese...

It feels like coming home 💛 My husband and I have always loved going to Tomo for quality authentic Japanese food. We came this time with his parents to celebrate his Mom’s birthday. We started off with a few drinks from their Happy Hour promo which is available the whole week 5-8pm. They definitely do not skimp on the alcohol and the cocktails were delicious, not too sweet or strong. Everyone was impressed with their orders.

The Katsudon was a hefty serving, and the pork cutlet was juicy with the right amount of sauce.

The Wagyu Gyudon (large) at first glance, you would think the serving is small but it was packed with flavour and was just right.

You can also order a set meal. My husband had the Shoukado Bento which was a full meal in itself and included tempura vegetables and shrimp, grilled fish, tamagoyaki, miso soup and the special dish of the day. He had silken tofu with beef.

If you’re craving for sashimi and rice, I recommend getting the Nama Chirashi Don. It included two slice each of Tuna, fatty Tuna, Salmon, Scallop, Herring, Tamagoyaki, Crab sticks and another fish I forgot the name of. My strategy was to try each slice on its own then the other with rice and the Shiso leaf. It was a match made in heaven. Oh and the rice also had minced tuna on top! Presentation was so thoughtful and lovely as well. I had tiny carrot butterflies and swirls on mine 💛

We also ordered a vanilla cake roll to be served after the meal, and it was such a lovely way to end our dinner. It was light and fluffy, and just lightly sweet.

Service was also good. One of their restaurant managers who had been working their for eight years, kindly accompanied us to the viewing deck and even offered to take photos of us.

We’re definitely...

I didn’t enjoy the brunch. 1- server forgot our order. While waiting for the food, other tables kept on receiving orders non stop, whereby even a manager/supervisor I guess as she was wearing business suit, she was with the table next to mine, she was with her guests for more than 15 minutes, never noticed anything wrong with my table. Very inattentive service. Until I get a chance to ask a waiter about my orders, he told me that on the system there is No order pending. 2- no acknowledgement of my anniversary. During the reservation and prior to the arrival, I got 2 calls in which both asked me if I am celebrating any special occasion. What is the purpose of asking, if you will take no action to it??? 3- repeat dishes served. I only ordered each dish once, but the waiter brings 2 times. I really don’t know what is wrong with this place. 4- during reservation stage, I mentioned it’s my first time visit, once arrival the waiter just handed my the menu instead of explaining how it works. She told me: so this is not your first time visit right? Clearly there is no communication in this place. Very disappointing visit. I lost all my appetite after all of these happened. Totally not worth the visit. I can get a better brunch in other restaurants with less than what I have paid for. I was really excited before I go, as many people are saying it’s good on social media. Maybe they are all...