TOMO IZAKAYA

BEST FOR Authentic Japanese dishes. FOOD Perfect sushi, dim sum, hot pots, curries and crisp tempura are on the menu. Tommy Wang, former sushi chef at Willoughby & Co at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, is responsible for this incredible little establishment. Standout dishes on the sushi menu include rock shrimp maki, new-style salmon sashimi and Hiroshima maki. Other must-try dishes include the beef tataki, prawn gyoza, udon noodles and pork-and-prawn dim sum. DRINKS A reasonable wine list offers both white and red wines, plus some sparkling wine, beer and soft drinks. SERVICE The staff is friendly and accommodating, and well educated about the menu. The sushi bench is open to the restaurant offering a theatrical experience. AMBIENCE Cosy and authentically decorated, you’ll feel as though you are sitting in a small restaurant in Kyoto. In good weather you can find a seat at one of the small tables outside. (JP)