Southie staple - definitely the place to get sushi in Southie, particularly without breaking the bank. Apps and rolls are the way to go here, and the service is always fast and welcoming. read more

Moko Japanese Cuisine - Spicy Rainbow Maki, Southie Maki, Crispy Salmon, Spicy Scallop (left to right) - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Maybe my ex was right....... ...that my self sabotaging behavior is going to catch up to me one day.... Mai and Lucky provided us an amazing experience. Fairly priced sushi. FRESH, in southie. Place should be packed right? Like for reals. Do yourself a favor and check it out next time you're in the mood for sushi. I'm torn on "blowing up a good spot " so as i hit "submit" on this review I hope you out there reading this decides to give Moko a try - have a sake bomb for me read more

Moko Japanese Cuisine - Sushi, duh! - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Incredible! I went for dinner and can't say enough about how good the food was. We tried the pork gyoza, tuna tartar, miso soup, udon noodles, spicy salmon roll and the southie roll. They did not miss! The salmon roll is a MUST get. I am a sushi fanatic and it was one of the tastiest rolls I have ever had. Crazy good. The udon noodles were great too but if I am being picky, there was too much cabbage, and not enough noodles, and I might recommend getting it with shrimp instead of chicken. But honestly, I might just get 2 spicy salmon rolls to myself the next time I go - I am already craving another!! My other complaint is that we went on a cold night and every time the front door opened the entire place had a cold breeze rush through, so it was a bit chilly. Sitting at the first table next to the door would be rough! read more

Moko Japanese Cuisine - Spicy salmon and Southie Maki - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This neighborhood spot is worth a visit. The portions are generous, the pricing is reasonable and the service is attentive. It's a small restaurant that seems to do a brisk takeout business. We were seated right away and ordered edamame, gyoza fried, sushi sashimi combo, beef chapchae, Dol Sot BiBimBap Beef and bulgoki. The sushi sashimi and beef dishes are good - I would not rate it in the same level as Japan or Koreatown food. For us, it's a 3.5 stars but giving it 4 stars as I think it's a standout in the neighborhood. read more

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After a bad first date (C'est la vie - I wish her well), some men go to a bar, some go to the gentlemen's club, and others just go home. Me? I eat sushi until I feel better. It worked. I ordered: - Tuna Tar Tar [sic] - Sexy Crispy - Salmon Lover Maki - Wild Fire Maki - Golden Maki Across the board fish seemed to be very fresh and high quality. Rice was cooked fresh and of perfect consistency too. Tuna Tartare (Tar Tar) was great! The consistency was very nice, and the flavors added by the sauce were pleasantly mild and accented the flavor of the tuna. Combined with the sauces on the plate, this dish became spicy! Don't take this lightly, this is coming from someone whose taste buds have bathed in fire! The crispy wontons added a nice crunch too! Sexy Crispy was almost exactly the same as Tuna Tartare, the only differences were that it felt less spicy (if at all), and that it had the tiniest pieces of tomato I had ever seen. Same fish, a different shape of the same crispy wonton, etc. Still delicious, certainly, but would have been nice if there were a little more variety. Salmon Lover Maki was great, especially considering the quality of the fish! The cucumber, avocado, and salmon were all in balance (especially with the piece on top). The spicy mayo and caviar added a nice touch and helped round this roll out. Absolutely a win in my book. Wild Fire Maki gets points not just for flavor, but also for creativity. I loved the play between the seared tuna on top, and the raw tuna within. The seared jalapeños also gave a very mild heat as opposed to the more in-your-face heat of fresh jalapeños. As for the tuna within, the amount was quite generous! Now, I am typically not the biggest fan of fish that feels like it went through a food processor, but with it being spicy (likely blended with sauce/spice), this is forgiven. Golden Maki was a bit more of a miss for me. This has only do do with the piece of eel inside being very small. Now, it shouldn't go unmentioned that the piece of salmon the roll was topped with was not skimped on. Still, the eel within was not able to assume its starring roll. The service was nice, and of a good speed. It did seem like sushi did spend a little time at the sushi chef's station after preparation, but I can't say this si good or bad, as I have no idea how the front of the house is run (especially since it seemed there were two waiters/bartenders at the time). Also, the vibe in here is a little unusual. It's classy and upscale, yet there are three very large TV's (goes a little against the vibe, especially considering the small space) Also, positioning of the restrooms means while eating, you might get a view of the facilities as someone enters or exits. read more

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10/10 would recommend coming to Moko Southie for your sushi cravings- the menu is so unique with rolls I've never heard of! Cajun seasoned salmon with coconut shrimp inside? To die for. You get great value for what you're paying, as other sushi restaurants charge upward to $20+ for a sushi roll. Easy to find off Broadway street, parking may be tricky. On top of it all the owner Joy is a delight. Super hospitable, warm and inviting . Would absolutely come again! read more

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The sushi here is so good! However, they can't keep up with demand of being a good restaurant in south Boston. Very small restaurant and the service is so slow. Ordering takeout is the same. I was quoted a 30 minute wait time and came to pick it up after about 25 minutes. I was told "you JUST put the order in why are you here? It's going to be at least another 20 minutes." I dont even mind waiting for my food, but it was a very rude interaction. I joined a huge line of people waiting for their food as well. Disappointing :( read more

my favorite spot to dine in Southie! the food is amazing. fresh sushi and unique rolls. super friendly staff. can't make the trip? order take out! it's worth it. read more

Moko Japanese Cuisine - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The Mecca of Japanese food in Boston. Nobody does it better than Moko. The gyoza is so crisp, the southie roll is Devine, and the miso soup is exquisite. I come every week. The best ever. Best sushi in Boston!!!! read more

Love this place so much! The owner, Joy, is so kind and friendly. She always takes the time to say hello and chat. The service is amazing! Thank you May and Lucky for always taking such good care of us. To the sushi chef.... Cheers to you for serving us the most delicious fresh sushi ! We dine here once a week because we enjoy the over all experience. The food ,the service and the ambiance! From the front of the house to the back of the house we appreciate you all! read more

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We came in to the restaurant after the walk at the park. We were with our daughter. They found a table for us. It was not loud there which I liked. They were missing several kids of sake so I ended up not having a drink. Food tasted good but I found rolls to be a bit smaller than usual. The rolls pricing was a bit higher averaging $13. The location is very convenient for a quick bite. read more

My favorite local sushi place! Might even be my favorite sushi place in general! Food is always high quality and super fresh. It's a cute restaurant inside but small and you will need a reservation on a weekend night. It's fun to sit at either the bar (beer, wine, sake) or get a front row seat at the sushi bar! The staff is always kind and attentive too. Will 1000000000% keep coming back as long as I live in southie. read more

Moko Japanese Cuisine - The bottom roll is Southie Maki and top is Spicy Tuna Maki - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great place. VERY fair pricing and great quality of sushi and food for the price. Cute and small ambiance with multiple TVs for sport viewing pleasure. Friendly staff. Will return read more

Moko Japanese Cuisine - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food at this place seemed good enough, however I wouldn't really know seeing as that the hour I had set aside for dinner before a flight was seemingly not enough time to get us anything other than one appetizer. After waiting 45 minutes, we finally got an appetizer, and shortly after asked to take the rest to go, since I had a flight to catch. We were told that it would be at least another 10 minutes because they were "very busy." This wasn't the best excuse, seeing that the entire restaurant was visible to me, and there were only about 9 other people there. We were given a plate of seaweed salad on the house, but it would have been nice to have been comped a bit more, seeing as that we had to walk away without getting most of our meal. Service like this isn't acceptable in a major city, they need to figure it out. read more

Food is always amazing and the ambiance and amazing staff make it even better. Love this place!

I've gotten delivery and dined in at Moko and for Southie, this place is a steal for sushi and some decent Korean food. Their $20 Hwe Dup Bap - Korean sashimi rice bowl served with spicy Gochujang sauce is a heaping pile of fresh fish, greens, and veggies - very worth the price. Steamed/pan friend gyoza are better than most Japanese places and their rolls are delicious and well-balanced. They're not stingy with the fish and not trying to fill you up on rice. The only thing I'd recommend passing on is the Stuffed Jalapeños appetizer; it's a take on jalapeño poppers but stuffed with spicy tuna and cream cheese, personally warm tuna and cream cheese fried wasn't a winning combo for my taste. read more

Best Restaurant in Southie - Give them the UnSung Southie Restaurant of Year . Friendly staff, owner-operated, high quality service and food quality, and consistent all the time. Folks, gather 'round for an exposed secret, this is The Oishii of the 02127. read more

Moko Japanese Cuisine - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Another great experience at Moko. I can't recommend the Moko maki roll enough and was so good for a warm roll. As expected the Southie and Coco salmon rolls were delicious and fresh. If you're new here those are definitely two that you can't go wrong with. read more

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Moko is the best sushi restaurant in Boston. The service is amazing and the sushi is even better. The Southie maki and the crispy salmon are one of the best rolls there. I have been eating here for 3 years and the sushi is always fresh even when I order takeout. Lucky and May are the best servers and will recommend the best rolls for you. Joy, the owner, is so nice and runs the best sushi spot in Southie. Could not recommend this place enough!!! read more

Sushi was good but ordered the avocado salad and this is what they served us.. disgusting .. avoid! read more

Moko Japanese Cuisine - Avocado salad.. - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Good food. Nice to grab a bite at. Sushi combo is a great pick and the miso soup is fab

Great quality sushi - highly recommend whether you are dining in or doing a take out! Very happy we have it in South Boston! read more

Moko is a great neighborhood spot for sushi in Southie! The fish is always fresh, the rolls are delicious, and the non-sushi items like katsu or teriyaki are also fantastic. The apps are perfect for sharing. Compared to other sushi restaurants in Boston the prices are great. It's the kind of place you very easily become a regular at - it's cozy and the staff are warm and friendly. Easily one of the best kept secrets in Boston. read more

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I love this restaurant! It's delicious, cozy, fairly priced and so clean it's amazing. I want whoever keeps this place up in my house. Staff is familiar and charming and the food is always on point. read more

The staff and owner are so wonderful. Very welcoming, neighborhood spot. Every single food item I've had here has been fantastic. Fresh, reasonable. Fantastic place! read more

The best sushi in southie. Love all the creative rolls and the combos are great value. Fish is so so so fresh and I love the owners!!! Such an inviting place and I love to come here for a relaxing delicious meal!!! read more

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Excellent ambiance and food for really great prices, and friendly staff too. Will be back! read more

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We ordered their Moko roll and it is supposed to be crab and scallop. The whole thing was fake crab. So we paid $14 for a spicy cauliflornia roll. Scam! And the miso soup was half full. We called to complain and they didn't seem to care. The Penny pinching and lack of customer service left an awful taste in my mouth. read more

Moko Japanese Cuisine - moko maki - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I had a great experience at Moko. The sashimi and sushi deluxe was super fresh. Food tasted amazing and everyone was friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Moko Japanese Cuisine - Sashimi and sushi deluxe - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had really great sushi from here as well as fried dumplings! Highly recommend- so much variety

Great sushi and service, convenient location. Everything is always fresh - their agedashi tofu is perfect!

Such great and fresh sushi with lovely service! We got the Southie roll, yellow tail, and had delicious tuna sashimi. Will go again!

The two rolls on the left were good. but they Definitely used fake/imitation tuna that looked like cat food. Gyoza was ok. Slow service read more

Moko Japanese Cuisine - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had the sushi shashimi deluxe and it was all awesome. Everyone was kind and smiling. Even had the golf on the tv with some nice soft background tunes. read more

Dined here for the first time on a Friday evening. There were no other diners in the place when we walked in but a few others walked in during the course of our meal. Service was fine and the staff is very courteous and friendly. The food was good but not great. Prices were a bit steep for what it was. That said, for not having much competition in the area, they are serving pretty decent sushi. They do seem to focus on fancy rolls. In fact, there is not much variety if you want simple sashimi. We noticed that they have a steady stream of take-out orders. It was a pleasant and casual dining experience overall and I think we will revisit occasionally since we live nearby. It is nice to have the option available. read more

Used to be our spot in the neighborhood for sushi. Recently the sushi has been real bad. Smells fishy, cant even eat it. I really do hope it changes because we loved going here for sushi and drinks on the weekend. read more

I had the privilege of eating at Moko during a recent weekend escape to Boston with my girlfriend. I was sad to hear that the BYOB policy some had talked about has been put on hold until their beer and wine license is finalized (side note: apparently they are going to be offering soju and sake cocktails and martinis with freshly squeezed juices and what-not in the near future), but that didn't affect my dining experience because the food at Moko is, quite simply, DELICOUS. I can't remember exactly everything we ordered during our feast because my girlfriend did most of the ordering, but nearly everything was top-notch. Here's what I do remember: To start, we had what can best be described as a tuna salsa chip appetizer. 3 small toasted rice crisps topped with delectable tuna, a light tomato salsa, radish, and a jalapeno. The rice crisps could've been a bit smaller for convenience sake (perhaps they could offer 6 smaller pieces instead of 3 pieces of the current size), and while I was hesitant to try anything that resembled a sushi-salsa, my taste buds were beyond pleased. The balance between sweet and spicy was perfect, and I was sad to see the last piece disappear from the plate. Among the other highlights of our meal was an order of two types of tobiko nigiri (two pieces of traditional tobiko and two pieces of wasabi tobiko) served alongside a baby octopus "salad." I would've preferred something lighter than the creamy sauce on the octopus, but it was still delicious. Regardless, the tobiko was extremely fresh (even though the wasabi tobiko had me reaching for a glass of water to cool myself down). In addition to a range of other extremely fresh nigiri, the highlight of our meal was a special called the "Spicy Tuna Crunch." Call me crude, but it was simply orgasmic. The spicy tuna crunch consisted of a jalapeno, spicy tuna, and some spicy mayo, and what seemed to be a small amount of cream cheese all atop a tightly packed square of rice which has been slightly cooked to make the outside of the rice crispy (just like the rice at the bottom of a stone pot bibimbap!). I literally had to persuade myself not to order another. And yes, I know it's not "traditional" and many sushi purists might scoff at such a creation, but once you try it, you won't be able to say no to another bite. Now that I'm writing about it, I kind of want another (if only I wasn't in NYC!) All of this took place in a dining room that was cozy and intimate (it is, after all, a small little neighborhood restaurant). What I liked most about Moko, though, is that it's not the in-your-face pretentious sushi bar that screams "look at me, I'm fancy." It's confident in itself and has a genuinely calm and welcoming neighborhood feel with just a slightly modern edge to it. If I lived in Boston, I'd be going quite often, but sadly I don't. Might there be "better" sushi places in Boston? Perhaps. That's always a possibility after all. But if you want high quality food at reasonable prices (and trust me, with how fresh this fish is, it can't be cheap), then Moko is a place you MUST check out. read more

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Live a couple blocks away making this place convenient. Unfortunately, this place has continually gone down hill over the past 3 years. Extremely over priced for the small portions you get. $20 for a piece of chicken tossed in teriyaki sauce? The picture attached is the Sashimi Deluxe.... which they forgot to add edamame with. read more

Moko Japanese Cuisine - $25 for this Sashimi Deluxe? - Japanese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Why did we wait so long? This was our first visit since it opened years ago. "How could Southie have an authentic Japanese Shushi-type place?" Our caution was very misplaced. We had a great meal in a gem of a restaurant ! The Wasabi Shumai (steamed) was a revelation of flavor, mouthfeel and quality. And there was no let down: the Chapachae and BulGoki entrées rocked. No room for desserts. Walked home so happy ! read more

Moko is a decent place to grab some sushi and is a welcomed addition to Southie. The restaurant is tiny-- probably around 8-10 tables in total -- and the staff is very friendly. The prices are a little steeper than I'd like but the quality of sushi has been pretty high and consistent. I had to take away a star because I've had some not-so-great experiences with delivery here. Once they sent me the wrong order, and another time the edamame arrived soggy and cold (compared to the steaming hot, crisp dish I got while at the restaurant). I'll stick to dining in for now on. read more

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