This November, Market Street at DC Ranch welcomes a new kind of escape. Tomu San Sushi is more than a restaurant—it’s a curated moment of transport. Here, sunlight meets minimalist design, bamboo and bonsai frame the room, and every plate whispers tradition while boldly reimagining it for today.

From Kaufman Hospitality—the visionaries behind neighborhood favorites The Living Room and Elvira’s—Tomu San arrives as both sanctuary and spectacle. It is equally the place for an afternoon sake flight at an unbeatable price, a celebratory night of sushi artistry, or the intimate theater of omakase, where each course is revealed with quiet precision.

“This concept has lived in my soul for years,” says Tom Kaufman, founder of Kaufman Hospitality. “Tomu San isn’t simply about sushi—it’s about creating a world. Every moment here should feel crafted, elevated, and impossible to forget.”

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A New Chapter for Sushi in Scottsdale

With sushi demand at an all-time high and restaurant revenues climbing more than 20% in the past two years, Tomu San enters the scene as both of-the-moment and timeless. Executive Chef Christopher George, a 20-year veteran of Roy’s, brings a mastery that marries discipline with creativity. For him, every dish is a story in motion.

“Sushi is the intersection of discipline and discovery,” says George. “At Tomu San, we don’t serve food—we stage a narrative, one piece at a time.”

What Awaits Inside Tomu San:

  • Happy Hour: Bold rolls kissed with fire, effervescent cocktails, and curated sake flights—all at prices that make lingering irresistible.
  • Omakase Journeys: A seat at the counter transforms into a guided ritual, where tiered menus unfold like chapters of a book you never want to end.
  • Crafted Classics & Modern Technique: From revered staples to imaginative new creations, each piece is executed with precision.
  • Rare & Refined Beverages: Japanese whiskies, elegant sake, bespoke cocktails, and zero-proof pairings crafted for the modern palate.
  • Atmosphere, Transported: Minimalist architecture bathed in desert light, bonsai in quiet poise, and an open kitchen where the artistry of preparation becomes performance.

For Kaufman, the essence of Tomu San lies not just in the cuisine but in the community it creates. “This is Scottsdale’s escape,” he explains. “A place to gather, celebrate, and be transported. Hospitality is our foundation; artistry is our signature.”

Tomu San Sushi opens this November at DC Ranch Market Street. Guests can sign up for launch announcements, omakase reservations, and private event offerings at www.tomusansushi.com.