Tomodachi - Izakaya & Bar

Food was fantastic. And the waitress recommendations were on point for what we were after. Cocktails were strong but tasty and presented beautifully. Food is a very high quality and standard which may not be expected from the quaint little shop set up.

Small cosy little place which makes it feel like you’re in Japan. Great menu especially if you like seafood and very fresh. Absolutely delicious !

Great, fresh food that's delivered in a well spaced way, enjoyed our meal and service. We'd definitely return to this restaurant and recommend it to others

Food quality, selection and service were excellent. I would skip the okonomiyaki next time as it was not the Hiroshima version. The seats are a bit uncomfortable but it is geared for fast turnover.

Tomodachi is a great place for a quick and early meal! The service is very good and the food delicious. Thank you to the friendly staff.

Loved loved the food, loved the workers! The food was so tasty and quick- amazing!!! Will definitely be back VERY soon for round number two.

Great service and great food, although the okinomoyaki was a little bland. Great value for money. Will be back very soon I hope! Thank you

The meals we chose were deliciously flavoursome of smallish portions. And bonus too was it was happy hour so we tried the green tea sake & it was surprisingly good. Very enjoyable will return.

Ticked all the boxes for food, atmosphere and service. Didn't feel like I was in Geelong. Had four dishes and all were excellent. Most authentic japanese i have had in gtown. Make sure to book a table. Yum!!!!

Delish !!! Spicy Chicken Karrage was so Tasty And The Crab Balls we AMAZING Cute little space and the Staff very friendly Definitely going back

We thoroughly enjoyed our night at Tomodachi! The wonderful food, drinks and service made for a terrific dining experience. Thank you, we'll be back again!

The food was fantastic so was the staff there could have been a little more time between bringing out each dish and would prefer better seating either a cushion or back the stools were to hard

Food is fast and delicious. The space is quite small though so the person behind me literally sat on my back at one point. Aside from the that the atmosphere was amazing.

Authentic Izakaya ! The miso king fish was lovely and they have a great selection of Japanese Sake and Beer to go with the great food .

Love the ambience and food But as I am vegetarian there were no main meal options for me Very delightful staff and happy to please

My wife is Japanese and I have been to Japan many times, Tomodachi is by far the most authentic Japanese restaurant in the Geelong and surrounding areas. With a Korean owner and Japanese chef, the set up is small but intimate with excellent customer service. Slightly more expensive than other outlets in the area but a really good experience, we will be back !!

The 2nd visit - this time with 1st timers & we were all VERY impressed with the service, food & ambience. We'll definetly visit again.

Good food. New waitress was a bit clumsy. Gave one of our dishes to another table and the tried to charge us. Mucked up the order on the table next to us too.

Fantastic food, good service and friendly staff. Can fet busy so it is best to book. It is our new favorire restaurant in Geelong. Love it.

Great food at a reasonable price. Super friendly service. Food come out of the kitchen fast, so didn't have to wait long. I would recommend you book ahead they seem to be busy.

The food was amazing, however the service was average and very noisy. We had a larger group, a place for a more intimate group. Will try again

Food was lovely and staff were friendly, the only thing is it's not byo. For such a " basic " restaurant, byo should be allowed

Food was delicious and the service was great as well. We will certainly be making a return visit, a great little addition to the Geelong restaurant scene.

Awesome food and lovely service. The sashimi was fresh and the prices very reasonable. The only negative was it was so busy in such a small space.

Tomodachi - Izajata and Bar had great food, wine and very friendly service. We are looking forward to going back to eat there again soon!

Food was delicious, service was terrific and the cocktails were even better (or more deadly, depends on how you look at it!) Lots of gluten free and vego options too... winner for everyone!

Must have caught them on an off day because i've heard nothing but great things about the place. Service was average with no drink refills offered - our empty drinks sat on the table for the remainder of our meal. But empty plates were cleared quickly. Pork belly was chewy and dry and not as moist and delicious as it could have been. The flavours in everything were good though standouts were the yakitori, karage chicken and scallops. Overall though I wasn't as impressed as I thought I would be. But I might give it the benefit of the doubt and head back another time.

Friendly, authentic, delicious, cozy, fun. We had a great time and lots of yummy food and sake. Definitely heading back soon. Try the Renkon chips!

The food is fantastic and the staff are so welcoming we had dinner and returned for lunch the next day to try more on the menu and we're very impressed. Looking forward to dining back there again:)

One of Geelong's hidden gems. Funky décor in the heart of Little Malop St. Great service and food to go back for again and again. Lotus root chips are our kids favourite !

Yummy food, great service with explanation of dishes and groovy venue at a very reasonable price - what's not to like! We will definitely be back.

Fantastic food, beautifully presented and a wonderful atmosphere. Prices were reasonable for what we were getting. The seating is a little cramped but we made do.

I enjoyed alot. The food so delicious and good service too. I went to the place many time. I very love Japanese foods.. tomodachi izakaya

Great Izakaya. Small share plates or mains with Japanese beers on tap and good range of sake. Small restaurant with a great vibe and good service.

The food was very tasty and great quality. The food came out very quickly and the staff was attentive. We will definitely be back .

lovely little spot - will definitely be back. The Tapas section ha some sensational items - really liked the chips and the eggplant caramelised miso.

Always fantastic. The lotus root chips and the octopus balls are our winning choices. Perfect vibe for an intimate dinner with friends. Would highly recommend!

Venue is quite cosy, so be sure to make a booking. Staff are very friendly. Food was absolutely delicious. I had gyozas for entree, the softshell crab for my main and shared a matcha ice-cream for dessert. I also had a cocktail (which are a must try!). Altogether it cost me $45, not bad at all! As i was leaving i was already trying to plan when to go back!

It is a great venue. Fabulous, efficient and friendly service. the food was delicious but some items cold. Sashimi was tasty but way too thick. I would definitely go back and be a bit more selective about what I ordered.

Tomodachi -Izakaya & Bar is a great place to try - the delicious food and friendly staff would please even the most discerning diner. There is also an extensive range of sake to complement the authentic food

We had a great first experience at Tomodachi last night. The staff was very helpful, the food was absolutely delicious (make sure you try the black sesame ice cream!) and the place is nice and cosy.

Absolutely fantastic as always. Wait staff so understanding and thoughtful even though it was fully booked. Food came out quickly and was delicious. Yum yum.

It was good. Food was good for lunch with decent prices. Their Kaarage Chicken is incredibly amazing! Though limited drinks menu. Great Service. No desserts on offer at lunch either.

We had a delicious meal on a busy Friday night. The staff were friendly and attentive. Try the Kaarage Chicken - you won't be disappointed!

Food was amazing & staff very attentive. Was asked if everything was ok & how was the food, so the staffs attention to detail & customer service was fantastic. We will be back.

My only complaint would be the stools were uncomfortable and not helpful for those who require back support. Otherwise, food and service outstanding. Well done.

Great little place, cool vibe and delicious food! The service was quick and menu varied. Had a vego with us and lots for her! Sashimi was amazing and the eggplant with miso! Can't wait to go back!

Food is amazing. Extremely authentic. Reminds me of being back in a Izakaya in Tokyo. They also have a great selection of Sake. You will love it