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Orange County - Tomikawa Japanese restaurant
3.7

Tomikawa Japanese

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Japanese
  • Casual
  • Food
    okay
  • Vibe
    okay
  • Perks
    bad

Food: Mediocre fare at an oriental hub

The creativity of Tomikawa Japanese's menu makes a nosedive with sub par taste and presentation that isn't anything to write home about. Their food not only lacks uniqueness, but also fails to hit the flavor radar, providing merely okay-quality experiences that bask in disappointment. The poor palate performance overshadows the positive sways of freshness, portions, value, and variety.

  • Great Value

    Happy hour offers great value, with numerous customers expressing satisfaction.

  • Not Creative

    Sub par taste and presentation, lacking creativity and uniqueness.

Top 3 dishes at Tomikawa Japanese

  1. 1

    Yellowtail Sushi 🏆

    Yellowtail sushi described as phenomenally fresh and very delicious.

    Yellowtail Sushi dish
  2. 2

    Spicy Edamame

    The garlic chili sauce adds a delicious, spicy kick to the edamame.

    Spicy Edamame dish
  3. 3

    Salmon Crunch Roll

    Thick salmon pieces, perfect crunch topping, and consistently favored as the best.

    Salmon Crunch Roll dish

Vibe: Pleasant yet problematic ambiance

The vibe at Tomikawa Japanese teeters on the comfortable yet uncomfortable fence. The nice ambiance welcomes you, only to become a tad bit intrusive with noise or lighting issues. The discordant note of loud, disruptive jazz music manages to dent the otherwise enjoyable dining atmosphere but fails to completely dismiss the charming setting for the perfect date night.

  • Great Buzz

    Trendy vibe with comfortable atmosphere, lively, and modern, inviting many guests.

  • Okay Ambiance

    Nice ambiance with some minor discomforts like noise or lighting issues.

  • Bad To Entertain

    Loud, disruptive jazz music detracts from enjoyable dining atmosphere.

Perks: Service woes overshadow ample parking

Tomikawa Japanese, while nailing the parking puzzle with abundant provisions, disappoints with their service and lack of attention to dietary needs. Horrible service, the rude and unattentive staff, coupled with hard to manage reservations and no gluten-free soy sauce, produce a parallel universe of frustration and delays, dampening the otherwise positive outdoor dining and group-friendly space.

  • Easy To Park

    Abundant, convenient parking consistently described in favorable terms.

  • Bad For Diets

    No gluten-free soy sauce, disappointing for gluten allergy needs.