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06/01/2025
This week Tomo, and the world, lost a bright, beautiful light. Our founder and the heart of Tomo, Penny Mohr, passed away peacefully on Tuesday after a brief battle with cancer.
Tomo has always been a family, and quite a few of us are actual family, so we haven't just lost an owner, we have lost a mother, a wife and a wonderful friend.
We will strive, moving forward, to honor Penny's memory by keeping Tomo the love filled space that she pushed so hard for it to be. Her legacy will be felt every time we open our doors, and will never be forgotten.
04/19/2025
Woah mama, today is our THIRD BIRTHDAY! Where has the time gone? It feels like only yesterday that we were turning on our open sign for the first time and had no idea if anyone was going to actually come in to eat or not. I'd say y'all definitely came in, and kept coming in, and we wouldn't be here if you hadn't. Thank you all, from the heart of our bottoms.
To celebrate, howzabout some drink specials? Stop in for some cocktails for only $7! Why $7? Why not?
03/17/2025
As a customer pointed out to us today: Irish food has cabbage in it, and kimchi is cabbage, so kimchi ramen is pretty much Irish food.
So stop by Tomo for all your Irish food needs on this, the day of St. Patrick.
02/14/2025
Calling all lovebirds! We have some super romantic drink specials for you to enjoy today only! Try any of our new cocktails, like the Japanese Princess, or a Lychee Martini, for only $7!
But hurry. Tomorrow this deal will be history!
01/09/2025
Cold days call for hot udon. Come in out of the arctic blast and get your noodles on.
01/01/2025
Happy new year! 2024 is gone y'all, and it isn't coming back. Not ever.
But that's fine. Let's leave that loser of a year in the dust and celebrate 2025! We are open. We are cooking. We are, maybe, a little hungover. Make your first meal of 2025 a good one, and head to Tomo!
#2025
12/28/2024
Are you suffering from Tomo withdrawal on Mondays? Of course you are. Well, get your stretchy pants ready, because, starting December 29th, we are back to being open every day again! See you tomorrow!
12/25/2024
Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah from your friends at Tomo! We will be closed on the 25th and the 26th so that our crew can enjoy the holidays, but will be back, ready to go, on Friday the 27th. See you then!
12/10/2024
Sake lovers: Tomo has two new drinks ready for you. In the blue bottle we have Sho-Une, a premium, filtered, sake made with the finest Japanese rice and natural spring water. It is dry but with a subtle sweetness.
In the green bottle is a sweet, unfiltered sake with a yuzu blast! If you love citrus, the Yuzu Nigori sake is your new best friend!
Both bottles are available right now at Tomo!
12/08/2024
It’s the holiday season!🎉🎁 Our bento box is available all day everyday at Tomo! Including takeout and online delivery!
Tomo Japanese Street Food features delicious comfort food at great prices like ramen, udon, takoyaki, and house-made pork belly in other words, food that will make you feel like you are sitting in a dining room in Osaka eating with some strange.
12/07/2024
Harley's right, pudding does love all of you, it told us so. In fact, it loves you all so much that we had to bring it back! Top off your amazing Tomo meal with some delicious, gooey pudding in one of two great flavors!
12/07/2024
Harley's right pudding loves all of you, it told us so, which is why we had to bring it back! Top your delicious meal off with a gooey, tasty pudding in one of two flavors!
Address
1726 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL
60201
To reach the restaurant on Sherman Avenue in Evanston by public transport, take the Purple Line train and exit at Davis Street station. From there, walk west towards Sherman Avenue and turn left. The restaurant will be on your right.
If driving, take I-94 and exit at Dempster St. Proceed east on Dempster St until you reach Sherman Ave. Turn right onto Sherman Ave and continue driving south for approximately half a mile. Look for available street parking nearby as the restaurant does not have its own parking lot.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11:30am - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
11:30am - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
11:30am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
11:30am - 9pm |
| Friday |
11:30am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
11:30am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
11:30am - 9pm |
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What people say
Japanese restaurants are known for their delicious and comforting food, and Tomo Japanese Street Food in Evanston is no exception. Located on Sherman Avenue, Tomo offers a unique dining experience with its authentic Japanese cuisine.
One of the highlights of Tomo's menu is their Sakura Cola, which is a limited-time offer direct from Japan. This refreshing soda captures the delicate cherry blossom flavor without being overly sweet or artificial. It's perfect for a warm day and pairs well with any of Tomo's dishes.
In addition to their delicious food and drinks, Tomo also supports important causes such as The Trevor Project. They recently launched a T-shirt fundraiser where all proceeds go directly to this organization that helps prevent suicides in LGBTQ+ youth. It's heartwarming to see a restaurant not only serve great food but also give back to the community.
Overall, Tomo Japanese Street Food is a must-visit for anyone looking for an authentic Japanese dining experience in Evanston. Their commitment to quality ingredients and supporting important causes makes them stand out among other restaurants in the area.
