In the wilds of Slingerlands is just where a casual sushi joint is needed. And to be fair, this really is more of an Asian Bistro than a sushi joint, with an extensive menu ( use the link below to see it on the web site). I happened to be taking some vacation recently and so I had the time to mosey out to Slingerlands and enjoy a late sushi lunch. The decor uses dark colors and lots of wood and was put together with care to provide a bit of an upscale atmosphere, so it's a lovely place to enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner.
I had chirashi because I like to see what chefs do with it - there are many different styles because the name basically means "scattered" and conveys the idea that the fish and the rice are not formally shaped. Until recently chirashi was most frequently served to me in a bowl, but now the trend seems to be to put it on a plate. I like it best as a sushi preparation because it allows me to combine the amount of rice I like with each piece of fish. And there are always delightful condiments and vegetables or mysterious (to me) things that are new and tasty.
Although the chirashi plate was for the most part delicious, I wasn't happy to see the problematic "white tuna" as one of the fish. I haven't gotten into the habit about asking whether it will be there or not, so I simply didn't eat it this time and will continue to try to remember to ask first.
Service at Tomo was attentive and friendly. The staff checked in a number of times to check on drinks and how things were going.
There were takeout orders the whole time I was there, indicating to me that Slingerlands has caught on to their closest Asian location and like it enough to drive all the way to the Price Chopper Plaza to pick up their orders.
The full menu and hours are on their website:
http://www.tomoalbany.com
LorreBob sez: go have a nice Asian dinner in the suburbs!
There are often dishes that we use to judge the qualities of a restaurant, and for Asian restaurants, mine is the age tofu appetizer. It's just fried tofu, so the chef has the opportunity to make it something special if they wish to do so. This is the nice presentation with flavorful scallion and bonito garnish at Tomo. A lot of places just toss it on the plate, so the little extras and pleasing arrangement here told me that I was in for a nicely prepared meal.
Although the chirashi plate was for the most part delicious, I wasn't happy to see the problematic "white tuna" as one of the fish. I haven't gotten into the habit about asking whether it will be there or not, so I simply didn't eat it this time and will continue to try to remember to ask first.
Service at Tomo was attentive and friendly. The staff checked in a number of times to check on drinks and how things were going.
There were takeout orders the whole time I was there, indicating to me that Slingerlands has caught on to their closest Asian location and like it enough to drive all the way to the Price Chopper Plaza to pick up their orders.
The full menu and hours are on their website:
http://www.tomoalbany.com
LorreBob sez: go have a nice Asian dinner in the suburbs!
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