About our Restaurant

The meaning of

Izakaya Tomo

“I want to enjoy good Beer/Sake/Shochu and the kinds of foods that go with these drinks at an affordable price!”
Izakaya Tomo is a Japanese restaurant & bar where these types of people can come by freely and enjoy themselves!
Explore Our Menu
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Pure & Soft Water

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At Izakaya Tomo, we use soft water for cooking and pure water for drinking water and ice. This is essential to bring out the true flavor of the ingredients and to not tether with some delicate ingredients. You will notice our rice is softer.

Soy Sauce & Wasabi

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Tomo blend soy sauce is not as salty as regular soy sauce and has a milder flavor. This enhances the natural taste of the ingredients.

We use pure natural wasabi, which has a sharper and fresher spicy flavor.
It is a must-use for sushi and sashimi to remove the smell of fish and also bring out the flavor.

Fresh Seafood

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We serve it fresh. We don’t settle for anything less! Quality and the taste of the food come from its ingredients and how they are handled.

Meet Our Team

Tomoya

Tomoya

Owner of Izakaya

Hello!
I’m Tomoya, and the “Tomo” of Izakaya Tomo!
Tomo means friend in Japanese!
I’m known for having a strong presence in a room, and an unforgettably strange voice!
Through my own positivity and uncanny self confidence, I aim to bring
a cheerful and positive Japanese Izakaya to !!

Chris

Chris

In charge of Japanese Authenticity, Front Staff and Training

Hi! My name is Chris and I am in charge of Training, Front Staff of Izakaya Tomo and making sure that we deliver the most authentic Japanese Izakaya experience possible. I want our customers to really believe they are in Japan when they walk through our doors. I have been working in the restaurant industry for the past 13 years so if you have any questions, please call me over and I’ll be more than happy to help you. I am in charge of making sure that our staff have an extensive knowledge of the menu so that we can provide the best Izakaya experience for our customers.

I previously lived in Japan and have been back many times. Izakaya Tomo is going to bring an experience to that has not been seen before. Please join us in celebrating authentic Japanese Izakaya fare here in Edmonton!

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