Tom San Ramen

This is my new goto ramen spot when I need a quick delicious meal as it is only a few minutes away from where I live. This time the lady decided to try the omakase.Omakase plate - 4.5/5: Want to emphasize that the omakase is sashimi only, not nigiri. The sashimi plate comes with a bowl of rice. As you can tell from the pictures, the cuts are quite thick with a great selection hand picked by the chef. I'd say its one of the more affordable omakase plates compared to its competitors. In regards to taste, some pieces are obviously more fatty and buttery compared to the more leaner cuts, but all in all i'd recommend it to any sushi lovers out there. I really liked the type of wasabi they used here. It wasn't your typical horseradish, but also didn't seem like the kind you would get from an actual wasabi root. It was quite refreshing. Spicy miso ramen - 5/5: This is my goto every time I come here. Its got great flavor; its spicy, savory, full of umami. If brussels sprouts isn't your thing, I would let the kitchen know to remove them. Personally, I think its a great addition. Ambiance is fine. Staff are very attentive. Not your traditional Japanese ramen type establishment, but worth a try!

I came here for lunch on Monday around 1:45PM, not realizing it was MLK Day, the restaurant was packed. Luckily, we caught the tail end of the lunch rush since they close at 2:30PM. There was only one server managing over 10 tables, and she did amazing! She was still smiling and treating everyone kindly despite how busy it was.The restaurant is small, and the tables are pretty close together, so it might feel tight for some. I ordered the lunch special chirashi bowl ($21), which came with miso soup and salad. The fish was super fresh with no fishy taste, and everything was delicious. My boyfriend got the beef teriyaki bento box ($17), which included a California roll, miso soup, and salad. The beef was perfectly cooked to medium rare, and the California roll was huge, it had more filling than rice which was a nice surprise.Even with the rush, the server refilled our water without us asking. Overall, this place is solid. Their omakase photos remind me of Amami, so I wonder if they're sister restaurants. I'd definitely come back!

I think the menu is a bit misleading. Every time I come, I think they still have the duck ramen. NOPE! Don't be fooled it is a seasonal dish. I just wish the waiter would tell us instead of us always ordering it and then telling us it's sold out instead of it being seasonal. Anyways, the sushi is delicious. The rolls were small which I loved. The fish was also very fresh. However, the ramen it is sometimes bland and sometimes salty. Still delicious though, but wish they would add more/other toppings instead of just brussel sprouts.

Called in and ordered take out this evening with a Dragon roll, Tempura Roll, Spicy Salmon roll and the combo teriyaki salmon with 6 pieces of sashimi. Unfortunately, tonight's take out miss the mark big time as I had requested that the salmon not be overcooked and all four pieces were dry. Some of the sashimi was chewy. All three rolls were average but the portion size of all three rolls were okay. Called in the order at 5:50 pm and picked it up at 6:40 pm. Place was busy as is the norm on a Saturday night. Just an off night for me but have dined and done take out here many times before.

Came here on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't busy. I ordered the salmon teriyaki bento box and the rock n roll sushi. Everything was delicious! The food came out quick and the salmon teriyaki was fresh and loaded with teriyaki sauce. The California roll was super fresh and was filled with ingredients and the rock n roll sushi was tasty as well. I would definitely come back again!

Parking is a bit difficult to find on busy nights. Place itself gets pretty busy as well but we were lucky to get there before the dinner crowd came through. First time eating here and food was great and since it was before the dinner crowd service was actually pretty quick. Ordered a bento, sushi and ramen. All of the food was flavorful.

I felt the fish was really fresh! The rolls were good portions for the price and felt like above average sushi forsure. The service was really great and the unagi rolls felt really tasty without being too saucy.

Even though I had passed by Tom San Ramen a number of times over the last few years, I can't say it struck me to immediately walk inside. A big part of that is because I was heading elsewhere to eat along this stretch of Southgate, but I have to admit there didn't seem to be much that set them apart from the many other ramen joints around. The reviews are pretty decent, but I never seemed to hear much about them, whether it be from friends or fellow Yelpers. Now that I've been (multiple times, in fact), my only question is how have we all slept on the ramen here for so long??Inside Tom San Ramen, the vibe of this place is pretty chill and cozy, but it can get a little busy for dinner on weekends. As such, you can probably expect to run into a wait, especially if you're in a larger group, but it usually doesn't take long if your party is four or less as there's a good amount of seating. As for the menu, despite how ramen is in their name, there are only about a half dozen types offered. Instead, most of the offerings here are actually made up of sushi options, along with an interesting array of appetizers, dinner entrees/combos, yaki udon, and a couple of unique fried rice dishes (uni with scallop and unagi).-- ANKIMO - Monkfish Liver...$11Rather underwhelming, to be honest. The ankimo tasted fine, for the most part, but the consistency was really wet and mushy. Each piece was falling apart in my chopsticks and it lacked any semblance of firmness.-- TRUFFLE RAMEN - Light Chicken and Pork Bone Broth Infused with House Blend Shoyu Tare with Sous Vide Pork Chashu, Shoyu Marinated Egg, Ankimo, Green Onions, and Truffle Paste...$17.95All in all, pretty solid. The noodles had a really nice chew to them, the egg was cooked perfectly, the broth is light yet super flavorful, and I liked how the truffle was more complementary than overpowering. Also, I liked how tender and juicy the chashu was, but I wish they had been meatier.-- TORI KARAAGE - Japanese Style Fried Chicken...$8Not bad, and reasonably priced, but more standard than special. Each piece was decently crispy and the chicken was fairly moist. The batter definitely could've used a bit more seasoning, but at least the aioli helped.-- KAMO SHOYU RAMEN - Kamo Duck Broth Prepared with Farm-Raised Duck, Vegetables, Onion, and Ginger Oil Infused with Dried Scallops...$20.95I wasn't sure what to expect with this, but it was terrific. Deliciously cooked egg, awesome noodles, and a broth that was deep and rich with flavor. Plus, the slices of duck were awesome - tasty, tender, and just slightly fatty. Yum!-- SALMON LOVER ROLL - Salmon Skin and Cucumber Topped with Fresh Salmon, Avocado, and Eel Sauce...$14.50Ehh...this was fine. The salmon skin was broiled nicely and still had some meat on them while the slices of salmon on top were surprisingly thick. That said, the vinegar they use for their sushi rice has an extremely acidic tanginess to it.-- SASHIMI OMAKASE - Chef's Choice of Sashimi (9 Pieces)...$38The good - budget friendly, not limited to the "basic" fish, generous cuts, freshly grated wasabi, and the quality, for the most part, is pretty good. In particular, I liked the toro, hamachi, and salmon. The bad - the ankimo, several pieces, like the tamago and the hotate (sob), fell flat, and the bowl of sushi rice was bleh.Even though Tom San may not have an extensive selection of ramens, the two that I've tried are both pretty legit and easily the best things I've had here. As for the sushi and sashimi, they aren't too shabby either, but personally, I would probably just stick with the latter given how funky their sushi rice tasted. Sure, it may have just been an off night, but even if it was slightly better, I still might just stick to the ramen considering how delicious it is!

Came here on Sunday around noon, my boyfriend and I were immediately seated upon arrival. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious and family friendly. Once we were seated, they brought out waters and utensils! But if I'm honest, the time it took to get our food was really slow compared to how fast they seated us and brought out our waters. Tom San was a rec from one of my friends, and we were so shocked to see the prices when looking at the menu. You're really getting a great deal for the sashimi and ramen as well. Onto the food itself, the ramen was so delicious. We got the spicy miso - perfectly spicy and there was so much depth to the broth. It wasn't watery or super thick, the perfect amount of both. The egg was a little runnier than I liked, but still very lovely pair with the ramen. We also got their chirashi bowl, which was filled with ample amounts of sashimi. So good and we were honestly stuffed at the end, it hurt. Dragon roll was so yum, the tempura was so crispy and the sauce wasn't too sweet! Highly recommend, seems like everything on their menu is going to be good. If you're looking for a quick spot, it does take some amount of time for them to prep the food (which - I am not complaining about! Obviously I'd rather have quality of food over the speed of delivery; though both would be nice), that being said, I recommend coming here for the quality of the food!

I came here on a Friday night, and it was super busy. Even after being seated, there was still a bit of a wait. There were only two servers on the floor, and they were helping everyone. I mainly ordered sushi, so I didn't get a chance to try the ramen or other dishes because the wait for sushi was already long. Overall, the food was good, but during rush hour, be prepared for a longer wait. Parking in this area is also a bit tough, so you might need to park a little farther away to find a spot.