Tomoe Sushi

From street level, this popular Greenwich Village sushi stop seems a bit understated, but don't be fooled. The kitchen more than makes up for the spare ambiance with such excellent concoctions as shrimp dumplings, salmon sautéed in butter and an outstanding assortment of sushi. Locals rave about the great food at a good price. Business casual dress. Reservations not accepted, and no smoking...

Due to the restaurant's no-reservations policy, there are often hour-long lines to get in. Regulars know to get on line a bit before opening time to get a table more quickly.

"Go early" or be prepared for "lines out the door" at this "tiny" Village Japanese where the lure is "entertainingly big" slabs of "wonderful" sushi at "value" tabs; "tight" digs, "nonexistent" decor and so-so service are the trade-offs, but no one cares given the "quality-for-the-dollar" ratio.

This Greenwich Village sushi spot is no secret---evidenced by a perpetual line outside the door. But neither is it as well known as, say, Nobu, which gives it a “hidden gem” sort of feel. Tomoe offers high-quality fish that is included on big sushi platters as well as offered à la carte. A long list of daily cooked specials, often tacked to the wall on sheets of paper, is also available. Just...

If you love long queues of guide-book toting trendsters and raw fish snobs who think sushi-scarfing is a fine and joyless art, then Tomoe is your mecca. The fish is decent, but then after all that time on line the napkin would taste pretty good. Marumi, around the corner, schools this joint in every category, but if you must eat here, money toro and spider rolls lead the parade.

As famous for the wait to get in as the quality of the sushi they serve, Tomoe is a must-stop on any New Yorker's Restaurant list. For the money—which is actually pretty considerable, now that we mention it—Tomoe is one of the best sushi values in the city.

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