Here for the ramen

Welcome

Tomoko is an independent neighbourhood restaurant in Parkstone, Poole.

Join us for ramen, rice bowls and small plates inspired by Japan and flavours from across Asia. Alongside the food, we serve beers, wines, house cocktails and crafted soft drinks.

Bring your favourite people and we’ll take care of the rest.

Awards

Dorset’s Best Ramen Restaurant

LUXlife Restaurant & Bar Awards 2025

Casual Dining

Poole Business Awards 2025

Eating Out Experience

DMB Tourism Awards 2025

Story

Tomoko means “friendly child”.

Founded in 2021, Tomoko was born from a love of Japanese food and the casual dining culture found across Japan.

Our inspiration comes from the traditional shokudo and local noodle bars you might discover while wandering the streets of Tokyo. We’ve brought a little of that spirit to Tomoko — a relaxed, welcoming place to enjoy good food.

Japan is where it all started, but it doesn’t end there. We’re passionate about using authentic ingredients and exploring new flavours to inspire our menu. There’s always something cooking at Tomoko.

Reviews

Good food, empty bowls, and honest opinions – here’s what a few of our guests think of Tomoko.

Great experience dining at Tomoko… the taste was authentic and sensational, just like a ramen restaurant in Tokyo! Highly recommend this place if you want to have a nice real Japanese food.

Delicious fresh food… just a lovely relaxed place with brilliant service. I can’t wait to come back!

An absolute gem of a place, it’s an absolute must visit.

First time coming to Tomoko this evening and what a lovely evening. Food was cooked and prepared perfectly, tasted amazing and also lovely and fresh.

Visit

You’ll find us on Ashley Road in Parkstone — between Poole and Bournemouth.

Street parking is available opposite, with a public car park about five minutes’ walk away. The More M1 and M2 buses stop on Ashley Road, and the nearest train stations are Branksome and Parkstone.

TAKEAWAY

Fancy your favourite bowl at home? Order for collection or get Tomoko delivered to your door.