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Orange County - Tomo Noodles & Dumplings restaurant
2.7

Tomo Noodles & Dumplings

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Japanese
  • Quick
  • Food
    bad
  • Vibe
    unclear
  • Perks
    bad

Food: Disappointing taste experience

The lack of culinary finesse here is rather disastrous. The cook seems to have misplaced his training manuals, failing to deliver the dishes promised by the menu. There's a general agreement among diners that the food lacks taste and is disappointingly bland. What really takes the cake is the comparison of their dumplings and ramen to a frozen package; a taste crime, in my humble opinion. It makes you question if you've wandered into a budget supermarket freezer aisle instead of a restaurant.

  • Okay Variety

    Menu offers variety, but some dishes may not always satisfy.

  • Not Creative

    Cook needs retraining, failed to deliver on menu's promised dishes.

Top 3 dishes at Tomo Noodles & Dumplings

  1. 1

    Shoyu Ginger Chicken Ramen 🏆

    Dish described as perfection and appreciated for simplicity and taste.

    Shoyu Ginger Chicken Ramen dish
  2. 2

    Tomo Fries

    Exceptional side dish, perfect companion to meals, great seasoning.

    Tomo Fries dish
  3. 3

    Pork and Chive Dumplings

    Pork filling very tasty, overflowing with flavor in every bite.

    Pork and Chive Dumplings dish

Vibe: Unwelcoming chilly interior

The ambiance, or rather the lack thereof, makes you feel as if you've stepped into a sparse, uninviting igloo. Descriptions of cold tables don't exactly spark visions of a comfortable dining experience. The drinks may be good, but everything else seems so uninspiring you can almost feel the enthusiasm evaporating.

  • Okay Drinks

    Good drinks, but the review lacks enthusiasm or specifics.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Interior and tables are described as cold and uninviting.

Perks: Lacklustre, unresponsive service

Aside from the food and decor, the service deserves its own Hall of Shame. There are reports of unresponsiveness and unprofessional behaviour; like they've never heard of customer service. This level of disregard for pavlovian feedback, that is, good service in exchange for steady customer traffic, is both baffling and frustrating.

  • Bad Service

    Service was poor with slow responsiveness and unprofessionalism noted.