TOMO Noodles & Dumplings

This was an absolutely fun lunch idea. For anyone that loves ramen this is the place for you. First you select your ramen package and then place contents in bowl. Little machine gets to work by cooking your ramen. You can order toppings to add to the ramen! The cashu was yummy! If you have little ones this is a great experience based dining! BTW the drinks were yummy too!

TOMO Noodles & Dumplings has a lot of potential, but there needs to be a lot of changes in order for them to achieve that potential: Food: 2/5 - Ramen choices were good, but there needs to be more variety in pricing. Ichiban Ramen shouldn’t cost the same as some of the other ones. You can get that for less than a dollar at the store. (SUGGESTION: Have 3 different tiers of Ramen) - Toppings were interesting but not high quality and too expensive. Our boiled egg was so hard boiled that the lining of yolk became grey. The serving of Vienna sausage and spam for what you get was tiny. 50 cents for a tiny thing of green onion? (SUGGESTION: Don’t serve these in individual containers, have a worker ask the customer what they want and scoop it all into one container to be placed on Ramen) - No simple drinks like Coke, Water, etc. Sometimes you want something simple - especially if I'm just eating some instant noodles. Service: 2/5 - Everyone was nice, but they also seemed inexperienced and overwhelmed. For a place that you cook and prepare your own noodles (not complaining, that’s the fun part) the service was incredibly slow. We didn’t get our simple Strawberry Soy Milk drink until about 10-12 minutes after we had cooked our noodles. Layout: 1/5 - The layout here is my biggest issue. The ramen selection is right by the door - where people walk in. Customers will naturally spend a lot of time choosing their ramen, and are blocking the entrance to the business while this is happening. - After you get your ramen, you have to walk to the other side of the small building to pay for it with your toppings. This means you have to walk through the line of people behind you waiting to choose their ramen. Then you go to the ramen cooking area. - The ramen cooking area is RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE of the line for the cashier and the ramen selection. It’s a mess. Options: 1/5 - THERE ARE TOO MANY THINGS GOING ON! Drinks, dumplings, soy pudding, shaved ice I think? Boba Merch? Why are there so many things going on here? The merch wall is taking up so much room - this is where the ramen cooking station should be. In our 30-40 minutes there not a single person looked at the merch. Get rid of it. (SUGGESTION: get rid of everything but the Ramen & Dumplings. Focus on that one and get 3 more Ramen cooking machines. You'll get more business if this is just a cozy instant ramen cafe) Atmosphere: 1/5 - No Love, No warmth. Very barren, but it just opened so maybe they’ll get better. Seating: 0.5/5 - there’s 2 tiny tables inside, that’s it. There’s some outside seating too. Overall: 2/5 - I love the concept, and there’s nothing else like this in Sacramento. But there was no love or care in this location. Everything felt rushed and unorganized. I’ll be coming back in a few months to see if the experience has improved.

Such a fun concept store to have in Natomas!! Ate 4 times here already! Staff is accommodating and kind. They give plentiful servings of the Add-On and free toppings. The strawberry and mango cream drinks taste suppppeeerr fresh and milky :))

Update: This store just continues to disappoint. This happened tonight 6:51 pm - daughter ordered online 7:06 pm - pick up time 7:25 pm - daughter came in after giving them so much ample time... they told her 9 more minutes 7:33 - daughter received her order and drove home Daughter got home, opened her food to find 8 pcs of cold and raw, as in uncooked siomai in the container. Daughter went back to the store. Made eye contact with the lady in the back. She comes out. My daughter tells them it's raw. It's cold. And just asked for a refund. The girl opens the box and goes "oh yeah" They go to the front and my daughter asks if she knew what happened. "Nope. No idea" At the end of it all, couldn't get my daughter a receipt for the refund. They ask for her phone number and to just call them if it doesn't post. My daughter says "Thank you" The response? "No problem" I tried calling the number from the receipt but the line was perpetually busy. I don't recommend coming here. This place will eventually close because of lack of proper training on food safety procedures, incompetence and indifference.

The staff was very helpful. An instant ramen cafe was an interesting find here in Sacramento. 5 stars for the ramen selection and staff courtesy. It's worth making a visit.

OMG I love the experience so much 😍 Many options for ramen and toppings 😊 Drinks and desserts are various too 🥰 I like how everything comes together in one place 💓 The staff was super nice and helpful 💕 We got 2 ramens, 1 pork&shrimp dumplings, and 1 pork wontons 🥰 Total was under $40 for 2 people

Great food ! Friendly service ! Sugar cane drinks are great !know your spicy level:)

Incredible concept of a restaurant, brings out the household comfort food of instant noodles and makes it a fun experience as well as grants accessibility to fun toppings and customization. As for price, it is very fair and they offer a great selection of drinks and deserts, all of a fair and affordable price. Overall, 4.5/5 only due to it being so early into their business as well as it being quite cramped when it is busy, but for the sake of the experience and the food, it is worth it!

this place was delicious , love the ramen & mango drink !!! i would definitely recommend this place to my friends & family

Location changed!!! They're now located at their Tea House on: 3620 N Freeway Blvd Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95834 Would've been nice to know this before going here and wasting our time. The website and Yelp page were not updated as on 12/2/25. Despite this, my husband and I did enjoy making our own ramen experience. Seems like the transition just happened so there wasn't a list of menu toppings or instructions on how to use the hot water machine.

Took my teenage daughter and her friend to TOMO Noodles & Dumplings and they absolutely loved it. The concept is super engaging, you choose your noodle type from many options, use the ordering kiosk to select toppings and sauces, and watch your bowl cooked fresh in front of you. One review even says, "It's so fun! Cute date idea to see what everyone would put on their noodles." The food tasted fresh and was clearly made to order. The girls enjoyed experimenting with different combinations, and everything that arrived was hot and flavorful. The staff was friendly and helpful, especially since it was our first time doing the DIY process. The only downsides: when the place gets busy the wait can stretch to about 20 to 30 minutes because of the limited cooking stations. Also indoor seating is quite limited so arriving during peak hours may mean a short wait for a table. Despite these nitpicks, the overall experience was a win, the DIY concept makes it perfect for teens, friends or anyone who loves fresh noodles and dumplings. We'll definitely be back for round two soon and try some of their boba and cloud drinks!

Close proximity to the the Bel Air grocery store, next to the UPS store. Small indoor dining seats about 6 people, out door dining is shared amongst other local businesses in the area . I really like the concept of selecting your own dry ramen / noodles packets , then choosing proteins, toppings to be added to our own bowl and cooking it ourselves over a timed induction burner. I appreciate the vast selection of noodles choices but the price tag is a bit steep for what it is ( instant noodles) . We also had some dumplings such as Hargow , it was not good , looks and tasted like the ones i buy from the freezer at an Asian grocery store. The edges were dry and hard it seems like it's put in the microwave. I did asked the young lady if the hargow were microwave , she stated it was steamed . She did offer to bring us something else to replace. We opted for the korean mondu , it's at least soft and comes out warm . I honestly wouldn't come back when I am in the area again. I can't see myself spending $ for low quality dumplings.

Pretty small shop but a large variety! I ordered the non buldak build your own ramen, which for someone like me who doesn't need all the fixings, was worth the price. Several fixings including bean sprouts and green onions are included In the base price. I just added pork. I also ordered the strawberry cloud which though refreshing, wasn't my favorite

I was in town visiting a friend and she recommended this place! I thought the place looked very cute and interesting so I had to come and check it out! I really like the concept of BYO ramen bowl and making it on the spot as well! Food and drinks(10/10): The ube coconut was very refreshing and very different from what I'm used to. I really enjoyed it because it was sweet, creamy, and the ube flavor is very prominent. The dubai strawberry cup was very delicious! There was a nice balance of crunch and chocolate. The strawberries being tart balances out the sweetness of the dessert. The dumplings were flavorful and the filling was delicious! The filling was juicy and not dry at all. I liked the dry noodles as well. Even though it said dry, it didn't taste dry at all. It was quite saucy and delicious! Service(10/10): The worker there were so nice and helpful! Anna, in particular, was very attentive and made sure my experience here was more than great! I'm really grateful for Anna for helping me with choosing the items and showing me how to use the hot water! Overall, a great experience and would definitely come again!

3.5 stars rounded to 4. Service was good, considering there appeared to only be one girl working. She was friendly and helpful. I only ordered drinks, so can't attest to the instant noodle experience. I got the Hmong Naab Vam and Passionfruit Cane Sugar drink. The naab vam needed more sugar. I also prefer mine with fruit (jackfruit, lychee, etc) so I thought it was just too plain. I was pretty disappointed and wished I had just gotten mango sago instead. The cane sugar drink was hellaaa sweet. Basically, they were polar opposites in terms of sweetness. I wouldn't get either again, though. I would try the mango sago if I came back, but I'm not in natomas often so idk if/when I'll be back. As others have stated, it's a very small space. They added a bench seat along the window and now have 4 small tables, but it's very cramped. There was no where for me to wait while waiting for my drinks. It was awkward having to constantly move out of the way. It's cute inside and they did the best they could with the space, but if they have the opportunity to expand that would be ideal.

Fun Japanese inspired ramen spot, you pick out your noodles from their wall of packages, add your toppings and sides then make it right there in the store. A cool experience that I'd recommend for everyone to try once. It's a bit novelty so not sure how many times I'll be back. Food: 3.5 Service: 4 Ambiance: 3.5 Marcels foodie score: 3.7/5

This place was a very cute and fun concept! I loved the decorations and it was very easy to order. Once you walk in there is a wall of instant ramen packets and a kiosk next to it. The kiosk shows you the different drinks you can order along with the noodle add ons. Once you order, you wait for the employees to get your bowl and noodles ready and you add water into your bowl for the noodles.

Absolutely enjoyed this spot. I always saw stuff like this on social media where they get their own ramen and pot and just DIY. It was such a vibe. I got the Shin Ramyun Light Air Dried Noodles with spam as my add-on. We used the kiosk to check out and get our order number. The worker then called our number with a tray with a bowl and our add-ons and shows us what button to press to get the hot water and timer going. I really liked that the machine had a timer as well. Really good place and would love to come here again!

This is the in Bel Air shopping center in Natomas. They took over the Edible Arrangements location right next to UPS. There are plenty of parking. Minimal dine-in area (only 2 tables with 2 chairs each, which means, 4 chairs total). There are plenty of outdoor seating though, so definitely only ideal in better weather. They're still in their soft opening phase, so there were some items that were unavailable. We especially enjoyed the lion dance for lunar new year today. Love the culture they're bringing to the Natomas area. The owners were extremely nice and welcoming. They even handed out li xi for the kids as well. The concept is great, but the noodles were okay only (water not hot enough). Love that there were lots of noodle variety and toppings available. The Hmong Naam Vaam was more like a drink as oppose to a dessert. This was our first time here and won't be our last as we are excited to return to try their sugar cane drinks and their dumplings next time.

I've come across an Asian noodle dream. My daughter and I love going here for the aesthetically pleasing vibes of a Korean noodle house we've seen only in movies and are now able to have in reality. I love how you can customize every creation to the level of spice you can enjoy and also add so many different toppings to your noodles. This has become our favorite go to for frequent outings.

It's so fun! Cute date idea to see what everyone would put on their noodles. Like any restaurant, it's a once in a while thing because it is on the more expensive side with add the add-ons. There is a large variety which is appreciated. Service is kind and helpful. Took away one point because they saw us obviously struggling and didn't take the initiative to support. While self service things mean independence, it shouldn't take away from being attentive to. Customers

What a niche spot in Sacramento! It's amazing to see the owner do amazing things in Sacramento, and I couldn't be more proud of and happy for her. I ordered the Buldak Tomyum noodles and added mushrooms, Vienna sausages, fish balls, imitation crab, and tons of veggies. I now have leftovers for lunch tomorrow! The cooking experience was a lot of fun. Ambiance is very small mom and pop, convenient store vibes. There was the infamous ramen wall, and the merchandise was well thought out. Candace provided excellent service. She was kind, respectful, and responsive. She was very patient about explaining the entire experience for newcomers.

This place is very cute and has an amazing interior design. It strongly reminds me of Asian conviennce stores where you can make your own noodles. The food was really good and it was fun to make the noodles. I got the Ichiban Tonkonsu Ramen with chachu, spam, egg, and various other toppings. The machine they use to dispense the water and heating element was super straightforward. I actually didn't know how to use it at first but Anna came out to help me and she has a really awesome personality. Great service! They also have a lot of other Asian drinks and foods. They had vietnamese yogurt (my absolute favorite), mango lassi, vietnamese che thai, and a bunch of others. Really cool to see a lot of options! Overall a great place to try a few times to get all the options!

The service was a little slow, but the staff did seem really nice and clean. Its hard to justify $22+ for ramen, for some of the packets you can get them for $1. Granted you can get topping on the side, but that an additional charge. I just think for a restaurant like this there could be better quality ingredients and resources. We got a ramen with chicken, the chicken looked like it was maybe from a can and it was served on a paper tray that looked like it was ripped in half. Not sure if maybe it is just like that or what the situation was. The space is limited but they are aware of that. I think just a upgrade on ingredients would be good. Some things are out of their control, like the space and how ling it takes for the boiling water to cook the noodles. Dont think I would come back until it improves though.

My husband and I stopped by after walking by it many times. It was a new experience for us and over all, we enjoyed it. The service was good. You choose and cook your own ramen noodles and pay way more than you would if you just went to the store and bought them. The protein options were good. The inside does not seat many. Unfortunately, we won't be back due to the new warning label for 'buldak' noodles: they contain carcinogens.

When I saw that Sacramento got a build your own ramen bowl shop, I was super excited to try them out, since I've always seen them in the big cities. We arrived at lunchtime, and it was empty, but took a while for the person to be ready to ring us up. She didn't really explain how it worked until we asked questions about it. Basically you pick your noodles first, then go to the register to check out where you can pick your other toppings to add on. You can get two free toppings from a list of jalapeños, green onions, onions, or cilantro. Then the remainder of the add-ons range from $1-3. I added on corn and Chinese sausage, and my husband added a boiled egg. Each pack of ramen is about $6, varying if it's a Buldak brand or not. For our two bowls, our total was $20. So yes, it's pretty pricey considering you can probably pay the same to make several bowls at home, but it's pretty much just the novelty of the whole experience. They give you the add-ons all packaged separately so you can put them in your bowl yourself. After you pay there are self serve hot water machine machines that you will use to add water to your noodles. There are instructions on which buttons to pick based on your ramen pack but it may not be super clear which one applies to yours, so we ended up asking again. I just think when you have a new business or new concept, you should just assume that you may need to explain everything upfront. Instead it seemed like she assumed we had been there already. Overall the water process was a few minutes and it didn't leave you with boiling hot soup either so you can enjoy it right away! I really liked the ramen that I picked, and I had never tried it before. If anything, this is a great place to try something new before buying a whole pack at the store. The actual location is really small, they only had two tables with two chairs each. There are seats outside, which is doable in this cold weather I guess since you are eating hot noodles, but again not super ideal. They also had some dumplings available, but once we ordered the shumai, she said it wasn't available. They also have a small variety of boba drinks and desserts, similar to their bigger sister location in Natomas. They also have a couple of cute displays with lots of Asian food theme toys, books, and gifts, and I just wanted to buy everything for my kids! Overall, this is a fun place to come once. I would like to see a wider option of add-ons, and maybe at a more reasonable price for each add-on. If they start bringing in more exclusive ramen, that may entice people to come in more often.

Everything was easy and done the service was good and nice and friendly and everything is wonderful and everything was just right

It was ok, it definitely was more the hype/ experience. It was cool to try the machine to cook ur noodles but pay $15 plus for instant ramen is a no. I did appreciate the variety of ramen flavors. Also they were out of some toppings I wanted

What a cute store! My step-son told me about this place and I was stoked to hear we have one in Natomas! I've been wanting to try this instant noodle concept for years. They have a wall of selection ramens. I'm glad they have vegetarian ramens. Best if they categorize vegetarian and meat section to speed up the process especially when there is a line. The machine with hot water was explanatory with a bucket for you to drain your noodles, if you want dry noodles. Process takes 5 minutes. Don't Forget to order your toppings: fish balls, spam, tofu, corn, cheese and more. They serve dumplings, few selection of Boba drinks, desert drinks like Vietnamese pudding. I will definitely come back again!

The ambiance is super cute and the service is standard. Staff are super friendly and the food is great for the experience of self serve ramen!

My niece and I went here on Sunday. It's definitely a place that you're coming for the experience. You know you can definitely make your ramen at home the same lol. We both got the buldak carbonara and it was great! We got a lot of topping which they had a pretty good selection to choose from. Upon arrival we were greeted my April and she was really sweet. She asked if it was our first time which it was. She walked us through because we were definitely confused. She was very fast efficient and super sweet! The hot water machine was pretty cool, it pours hot water and also boils it after.

Experience here was pretty poor. Staff is meh, wait times are pretty long. Can do this at home for a lot cheaper. Long term I don't think this business will last. On another note I wish I had read the owners responses to reviews on her prior to going because I would not have gone. The entire point of Yelp is to give an honest review on the experience. If you get 1 star service you're going to get a 1 star review. That's not "brining down a small business". A small business needs to earn their customers and reviews. Definitely won't be back.

It was my first time here & I tried the Strawberries & cream drink ! I highly recommend trying this drink ! Also, the potsticker chili oil

This little hidden gem was delicious Not only were their noodles delicious but the dumplings flavorful and the drink was cool and tasty. The service was quick and thru were very friendly and ready to give suggestions. The restaurant is small and only a few tables inside and out. Next time I'm in Sacramento, I will stop by again.

I found this place through Instagram--as I assume many others have. My boyfriend and I were running an errand in the area and saw we were nearby, so decided to try this place for a late lunch. It wasn't too busy on an early Sunday afternoon. Parking was easy, as this place is located in a shopping center. PROS - Fun concept and a cute experience! Definitely what makes it worth trying this place out. Pick out a wide range of instant noodles and toppings, and cook it right at one of their noodle stations. - A diverse menu of drinks and snacks. I only tried the ramen, though, so I can't speak to any other food items. - Friendly staff. At the time I am writing this review, I think they have only been open for a few weeks. Keep this in mind when you visit, as in my experience, new establishments need *at least* a month to work out the kinks in their service. CONS - Price. This is, unfortunately, the biggest con and the reason why I think this is a "one-and-done" spot. Between our ramen, toppings, and tip, we ended up paying $25-30, which seems like a lot for instant noodles. Some may argue that you pay for the convenience and the chance to try new ramen flavors. However, this isn't some fancy, complicated dish; it is something you can easily cook at home. A packet of noodles is not that much of a financial commitment, so even if you wanted to try a new flavor, bought one at a grocery store, and end up not liking it, you're probably only set back a couple of dollars. The toppings offered here aren't all that expensive to buy yourself, either (except for, at this current moment, eggs. lol). - Depending on the toppings (like the spam), your dish could end up extra salty. I'd stick with things like corn and egg instead. - Small interior, with only a few tables inside. Outside seating is an option, though. - I believe there are only three noodle cooking stations, and it takes a few minutes to prepare the noodles, so I could imagine a bit of a wait if there were a handful of people ahead of you in line. SUGGESTIONS - Since (in my opinion) the main draw is the experience rather than the food itself, it might help to offer some kind of combo deal or loyalty program to encourage repeat visits (a small discount on a second bowl, a "try three, get one free" deal, a unique flavor or topping option exclusive to repeat customers, etc.). - Lucky Me! brand Pancit Canton - specifically the chilimansi!!!!

Absolutely amazing staff, love that we made it in for the soft opening. Even with the little bumps in the road they made sure to accommodate everyone and even made additional seating. We had such a selection to choose from. Kumquat sugarcane and strawberries and cream drink were high on our list. Fun experience for our 4 year old to pick his toppings right there

April was an AMAZING helper!!! The store is so clean and organized and very easy to use the machines with aprils help clear instructions were provided. The food was perfect! You can customize the ramen just how YOU like it! Definitely will be coming back with friends and family

I'll definitely be visiting town more often for this! It's simple to put your bowl together!To-go drinks DEFINITELY combine the yellow package the mango one with the * chi forest * lycee sparkling water, BOMB! I also got the soy pudding and the mango sago and left with the Dubai chocolate cup. Definitely coming back!!!

Only had 3 cooking stoves and a long line. 1 soft boiled egg is $7 and the smallest bit of corn was $2. I could make this at home, it would be cheaper. Also it was 103 and the seating inside was all taken up. There were 3 small tables available and the rest was outside seating.

environment is clean drinks are so good And staff and service is the best thank you the food is amazing

I seen this place going viral so I wanted to try it out ! They have a huge variation of noodles but I honestly was a bit disappointed at the toppings selection . Also staff needs to know their menu as we had multiple errors in our order. The place only has 2 indoor tables but there's plenty of seating outside . They did just opened so it feels a bit unorganized. I recommend the chapagetti noodles & the buldak carbonara/kimchi. The taro milk tea was also very refreshing.

The concept was cute. The staff were friendly. The place was nice and clean. It was a little over whelming since it was my 1st time. And there was a family of 6 behind me. Will I go again? Maybe if I'm in the area.

I loved the ramen and Enoki Mushrooms everything was amazing including the service!! They had good prices it was about $5 for buldak ramen $4 for non buldak.

Such a great selection even for those who don't like spice. Cashier was very friendly and helpful with showing us the process. Plus it was super chill and played really good music. Definitely will be back.

When I went there weren't many instructions but when I figured out what to do it was an overall good experience. When you walk in you see a wall of noodles and it is very cute. Not a lot of space inside to sit though. But customer service is good.I would definitely come again!

Tried Tomo tonight for the first time. "The green onions were good. Oh yeah, the green onions were solid." Lol

Yummy drinks and spicy dumplings! The shu Mai are huge! The girls provide great service!

Service was great! Had the dumplings and the shumai which really hit the spot. I came in knowing that I'd be spending a pretty penny for instant ramen but didn't expect the overall experience to be as satisfying as it was. The added toppings really take the instant noodles to the next level... this place is definitely hitting a niche that a segment of the market will find amazing.. I think the owners know this and ensures they are open during later hours in the night. It's a great place to keep as a choice in your back pocket for late night eats.

I always support local businesses in the North Natomas area however, I will not be going back. We placed our order at the Kiosk. There were two people in front of us. It took almost 25 minutes to get our food. Ordered the pork dumplings and chicken and vegetable potstickers. The potstickers were undercooked and both dishes tasted very fishy, given neither one had dishes ordered had fish in them it made me wonder how they clean their kitchen and utensils. Ick! Hard pass.

Really cool concept & quick self-service. Feels like you're in Japan, flavorful meals first time here and will definitely be coming back!

Great service from Anna and food! Loved the soy pudding and mango sago. Chill ambiance

This was a fun experience to share with my teenager. But it's too much work and the restaurant is too small on the inside. It's more like a coffee shop or boba shop. I would go back with a group friends because the concept is fun. Just know what to expect. It's more like a pop-up Gen Zer type of place or fun place to surprise your teenager whose into Anime and Ramen. The choices are fun and authentic. So I'd say try it at least one time. Customer service was great too.

Sheesh. I really wanted to like this place. Two stars because first of all the lady with long black hair that served us today did not want to be there and acted like it was an inconvenience that we were there. Second, we asked for a dessert in which she said "we don't have that" and so we asked for a different one and she goes "we don't have that either, so we say okay what do you have, she goes "nothing on the dessert list". Yikes! She doesn't help us work the water machine, so a couple of us messed up our noodles. Just had an awful experience because customer service is so important and that lady sucked. I do think the concept for the ramen bar is cool.

Amazing food. Amazing service. Livia and Leslie were very nice and accomodating and let me know what kind of noodles to get. WILL COME AGAIN WHEN IM IN TOWN !!!

This place was great. Met the nicest employee Lynda! She recommended the cheesecake with ube whip. The place is small and cozy. Ambiance was cute. Would come here again.

I saw this place on instagram. I'm so glad I decided to try it. Anna is so sweet and helpful. She made the whole experience perfect and she is so sweet! We had the ramen, Dubai chocolate strawberries and shumai! The shumai was huge and so juicy!! Will definitely be back. The best place and the kindest worker

We had a great time visiting TOMO and making our favorite noodles! Their service was great. Very nice staff. Love the option to add free toppings to your noodles. Also tried the strawberries and cream drink with boba and it was delicious!