This is a much needed update of Tomo! It's been quite some time since I have been able to enjoy their delicious sushi and other Japanese specialty food items. When I was working, it was within walking distance of my office, almost too close as it was always tempting to head in for lunch or more frequently to head in when I was leaving the office in the evening. Their food has always been exceptional. Quality and freshness is particularly important when the main course is sushi or sashimi.

Tonight, I took a much needed break from cooking and we ordered takeout. Steve, Master Sushi Chef and owner, VALUES his customers and his team and is taking a slow, well planned approach to re-opening the dining room. He has a very loyal customer base and has been able to offer delivery and take out ever since the Austin closure orders were mandated.

I ordered Spicy Edamame along with a Cherry Blossom for myself and 3 American California Sushi Rolls for the hubster. I love the way they cook the edamame. Steaming it, then sautéing it in a little bit of oil and spicy chili sauce. The edamame pods are then given just the right amount of soy sauce and delivered into the plate -or in this case the takeout container. It has a nice heat and is a great way to start your meal. The cherry blossom consists of soft shell crab, with a wrap top to bottom, made from a perfectly ripe avacado. It covers the baseball sized crab mixture perfectly.(Be sure to take a look at the pictures of the Cherry Blossom in the photo gallery!) How they slice that avocado so beautifully and have it placed so evenly is beyond my comprehension. It's truly a work of art! It's drizzled with Unagi sauce. All the sushi chefs are formidable but Chad makes the best Cherry Blossom! The Cali Rolls were given praise by my uber fussy dining partner. Although a much simpler roll than many of their Specialty Rolls they are done with high quality ingredients producing much umami! The rolls are served with soy sauce on the side along with fresh ginger and wasabi. (Personally, I love fresh wasabi and the have it available here for just a slight up charge.)

So - support your local, small business owners and their longtime team by ordering delivery or take out. You can be sure your food from start to finish was handled and packed properly and you’re sure to enjoy it!