TOMO Japanese Street Food

“We had a wonderful experience here at TOMO.”

We had a wonderful experience here at TOMO! The ambience inside the restaurant is very casual, and the workers were super friendly. We had takoyaki to share, and I got the must-try karaage ramen. The food came out very quickly and was so delicious. The broth was rich and creamy, and the ramen was topped with a healthy portion of karaage. If you’re in the mood for a lowkey place to enjoy fresh Japanese cuisine, come here!

Jonathan Lee

Sep 2025

“Great food. The tonkatsu and tom yum ramen were very good. The food arrived fast and we were able...”

Great food. The tonkatsu and tom yum ramen were very good. The food arrived fast and we were able to see it being made. A must visit restaurant.

Krishna Chinta

Apr 2025

“5+5+5🌟 It really had the feel of a small eatery in one of the quieter regions of Japan.”

5+5+5🌟 It really had the feel of a small eatery in one of the quieter regions of Japan. Chris the owner wanted to give a realistic experience. His wife who is of Asian descent, also a veteran of the food business, had a huge input on the menu. And, it is a wonderful menu. I had the teriyaki steak bowl, also the cucumber salad, some hot sake to drink, and, the black bean paste dessert. Very sweet. My wife, she had the octopus, the cucumber salad, green tea, and a very delicious Japanese guava juice. The facility is very clean, it is small, but they have a large room in the back for karaoke. By the way the bathrooms and the kitchen were extremely clean. That tells you all you need to know about the compassion of the owners. All in all, it was a wonderful experience. It really did remind us of Japan when we went to visit our daughter. One thing I will mention, they do have a day, Tuesday, where there is an English conversation dinner for all non-native English speaking students going to northwestern. It's like everyone getting together and learning about everyone else. It's a very United Nations type of feel. What a wonderful idea! 🫶

Johnny “El Dred” Gato

Dec 2024

“you’ve GYAT to be kidding me.”

you’ve GYAT to be kidding me. fantastic eats. must order the kimchi ramen (trust me)

Malena H

Sep 2024

“We visited Tomorrow last night for my 54th birthday.”

We visited Tomorrow last night for my 54th birthday. Food was really fantastic. Atmosphere was laid back. My kids loved the Children's Ramen and the Pork Gyozas.

Adam Lebin

Jun 2024

“oh my god!! i usually don’t even like ramen but i LOVED this. i got the karaage ramen, which has...”

oh my god!! i usually don’t even like ramen but i LOVED this. i got the karaage ramen, which has fried chicken with spicy mayo, corn, and a very flavorful slightly spicy and sour broth. the noodles were cooked perfectly, and the serving size was really large, i couldn’t finish my bowl, so it’ll definitely fill you up for a meal. the staff was also really attentive and nice.

Andrea

May 2024

“Excellent food, great addition to Evanston’s food scene.”

Excellent food, great addition to Evanston’s food scene. I had the Niku ramen and it was so delicious and comforting. I’ll definitely be coming back frequently, specially during winters

gb11809

Sep 2023

“I’ve been meaning to try this place for a while and finally stopped by.”

I’ve been meaning to try this place for a while and finally stopped by. So exciting to have Japanese options beyond sushi and ramen! You can order directly from a code at your table or with the staff which is great for single diners. The atmosphere is also very classic Japanese; casual and friendly. The food came out quickly and my karage curry was delicious. The service was lovely and attentive. They were careful to wait and serve my ice cream taiyaki after my meal was finished. Will definitely be visiting again!

Kate Haddock

Aug 2023

“The spicy miso ramen is incredibly tasty, with a rich and flavorful broth.”

The spicy miso ramen is incredibly tasty, with a rich and flavorful broth. The chicken karaage is both delicious and delightfully crispy. Ordering your food is made convenient by scanning the QR code on the table, and the service provided was very good.

Vincent Mañara

Jul 2023

“Small portions are perfect to share and you have the opportunity to try many different dishes.”

Small portions are perfect to share and you have the opportunity to try many different dishes. It is freshly and quickly prepared almost right in front of your eyes( depends where you are sited). Service is quick as you order and pay online. Udon are very good!

I D

Jun 2023

“i have questionable taste in men, i was hoping when i turned 25 i would find him distasteful but...”

i have questionable taste in men, i was hoping when i turned 25 i would find him distasteful but here i am eating kaarage ramen with him, i would recommend eating the chicken first before it gets soggy because they come out perfectly crispy and I love the broth, the Netflix Pokémon series was playing on TV and that really helped me as an iPad baby I require a constant stream of dopamine, honestly the vibes were immaculate

Bao Luong

May 2023

“A cute Japanese restaurant located in downtown Evanston.”

A cute Japanese restaurant located in downtown Evanston. We ordered ramens and octopus balls. Fairly tasties. The service was good. The server was attentive. The prices were average as expected for the type of dishes. The Japanese anime and music were not for me. Overall, I will be back.

Cho Ng

Apr 2023