TOMI Sushi & Ramen — Restaurant in Kennewick

The first experience was a kind one, being seated for one, at a traditional feeling counter where others can sit alongside you. Great setup of the untensils. Simple yet elegant. I decided to order the Tonkotsu Ramen. The first sip of that incredibly delicious bone broth, was mesmerizing at the first taste. Quite a first impression to be made. I have to say; I got lost in the sauce for a good 10 minutes before starting to describe this delicious blend of flavors together appropriately. The pork belly is succulent and savory, providing a deliciously fatty bite of excellence. It’s well complemented by these ramen noodles cooked appropriately, infused with such a delicious bone broth. The egg halves appear to have been soaked in a sort of soy sauce mixture, possibly with rice vinegar; giving them a delicious distinct flavor that draws me in for another with its homestyle authenticity. Truly an experience to remember. The seawood providing a fishy counterpart to this porky dish, was quite nice as well. The fishcakes also provided a nice change of texture while providing that mild flavor; with a beautiful addition in appearance to the dish. The bean sprouts, bamboo shoots and pickled ginger; provided a much needed crunch as well as a freshness that may only be experienced in ramen. The green onions and fried garlic were a perfect garnish to complete such a simplistic yet intricate meal of perfection. Of course; perfection is not attainable in this life. Yet; you’ve come pretty damn close. I love spicy food so I opted for some chili oil; I was not disappointed. Whole roasted chilis mixed well with a full cup at my disposal, with a closable lid. As you can see from my bowl. I enjoyed my meal. Excellent service with smiling faces. Minari brought that good energy to me that kept the experience quite pleasant. She’s beautiful in more ways than one. By the way, thank you for recommendation. Sapporo on tap was a good choice. That was just a side note from me. Come eat here. You won’t be...

We got the Spicy Tan Tan Raman and Chicken Hibachi.

It's more difficult to do reviews of food we have little experience with and that goes for this place.

Having said that my Chicken Hibachi was very good. Quite a bit of food and they didn't skimp on the chicken. Almost too much chicken in comparison to the vegetables actually. The accompanying sauces were also good.

I would have enjoyed a spicy option on the menu or some hot condiments on the table. These options may be available upon request but we didn't ask.

I give the Chicken Hibachi a 4.5.

The spouse got the Spicy Tan Tan Ramen. The bowl it arrived in was huge. It was hearty and tasty. A hint of spicy heat but even those who aren't big fans of spicy food shouldn't have an issue with it.

They have convenient plastic carryout containers for the extra ramen diners will likely have to bring home. I did send the picture of the ramen to my kid who has a lot of experience with this type of food. He said he had never seen a pork based ramen use ground pork instead of sliced pork but it seemed to work for us.

We give the ramen a 5.

Prices are a bit high but the food seems to be of good quality and proportion.

The inside was clean and the service was good.

We likely will return from time to time.

A final note. We didn't actually order from the lunch menu but that menu didn't seem to be a whole lot different than the stuff in the regular menu. 15 to 20 dollars for most things that are served as a combo.

We were a little surprised the lunch menu didn't include smaller portions of non-combo type dishes...for example rice bowls with a small serving of teriyaki or hibachi chicken, smaller sized ramen options etc.

This is more of observation...

You guys gotta listen up, all you fellow sushi snobs! I just had a mind-blowing meal at this little place called Tomi Sushi & Ramen in Kennewick. Now, I'm used to hitting up the top sushi spots in Seattle, but let me tell you, Tomi is playing a whole different game!

We went all out and got their sashimi platter for two. It was a feast for the eyes and the taste buds! We're talking 15 glistening pieces of sashimi, the freshest cuts of tuna, salmon, yellowtail, you name it. Impressively served with dry ice floating over the tray keeping the sushi cool. Plus, 10 perfectly portioned nigiri pieces – the rice was seasoned just right, and the fish melted in your mouth. To top it all off, they threw in a spicy tuna rolls as well!

But wait, there's more! The platter also came with a sample of dreamy uni (sea urchin).

And let's not forget the miso soup – steaming hot, with just the right amount of wakame seaweed.

Speaking of service, the owner, Bonnie, is this incredibly friendly lady who makes sure you have the best experience possible. She even took the time to explain everything on the platter and tell us about the chef's specials. You can tell she's super passionate about the food, and it shows in the quality.

Honestly, I couldn't believe the price for all that incredible sushi. It was way more affordable than what I'm used to paying in the city. Tomi Sushi & Ramen is a hidden gem – seriously, if you're in Kennewick and love sushi, you NEED to check it out! You won't be...