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    Moltan Roll Bar + Sake

    3.9 (59 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Nigiri 8pc set
    Nicolette C.

    Outstanding hospitality at Moltan! We went as a group of 3 on a Thursday afternoon around 2pm which was off peak time so we were the only ones dining in. The staff were exceptionally attentive with our orders and ensuring our tea cups were always filled throughout our meal - we felt very well looked after and chivalry is not dead!! Our group comes from a hospitality background and Moltan is a great example of above and beyond hospitality. We started our meal with warm bowls of miso soup, then shared an order of white lava rolls, house rolls and the chef choice 8pc nigiri. Everything tasted very fresh, we loved having the variety of different fish/fattiness types like otoro tuna and fatty salmon within the nigiri set. The portion sizes were generous, balanced ratio of rice vs toppings and the quality of the seafood were top notch. The food was plenty and more than enough to share between us three ladies (we are all roughly 5'3"). Two of us are visiting from Toronto and one of us is local, this was all of our first visit to Moltan and we would absolutely recommend Moltan with no hesitation. The restaurant is small but intimate, great for small groups and sharing plates to split amongst friends. I look forward to my next visiting to Vancouver and coming back to Moltan.

    Chopped scallop temaki and bluefin Hosomaki
    Joanna L.

    I did not go to this place so I would not be able to describe the ambiance and service. However, I did order take out delivery and have to say based on the food, I was satisfied with the quality and the time it took for the food to be delivered. I had the Chopped scallop temaki and the bluefin tuna hosemaki. They were both tasty and fresh. Based on the food alone, I would recommend this place for some nice takeout sushi.

    House Roll & Mt. Salmon Roll
    Christopher H.

    A very small sushi spot located in Kitsilano. Given the limited space, I would recommend only coming by yourself or in groups of 2 to 4. I've been here a few times and have really enjoyed their sushi. They have a variety of options ranging from standard rolls, unique special rolls and dishes, to more higher-end pieces of sushi. Service has usually been on the slower end, with only one individual on the floor from my expeirence. The times I've been, I've always been offered a complimentary yuzu tea at the end of the meal, which is very nice during a cold evening.

    Chirashi Don take out. I'm surprised at the amount of sashimi the don contains. Really fresh. Definitely will go back to visit again.
    Amy P.

    Great pick up service. I ordered 15 minutes in advance and pick up no issue. The value for the food is great. I just find it difficult to park around the area.

    Tony X.

    My friends took me to Moltan and it was some of the best sushi I've had in a while! We ordered several items to share: a bunch of rolls, two orders of MOLTAN's 8 piece nigiri set, MOLTAN's aburi set, and the lobster roll pasta. Everything we ordered was high quality, fresh, and well crafted to perfection, however, I want to give a special mention to the lobster roll pasta. We weren't planning on ordering it at first, but I read a Yelp review that highlighted it and told my friends, so we decided to add it, and it was indeed the item that we found unique to MOLTAN that makes this place a notch above most high end sushi spots. One thing to keep in mind: the restaurant is small, and there aren't a lot of seats, so there could be a wait. We weren't in a rush, so we didn't mind, but if you're in a larger group, this could make things challenging.

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    Mabelle T.

    Whenever I find myself on the west side of town I'm sure to hit up Moltan. From the great quantity and high quality of ingredients and service is why this is such a place of high value. Perfect cozy spot to hit up for that seafood cravings on a rainy day :)

    Rose Lobster Pasta
    Isabel C.

    Long awaited....Moltan Roll Bar a little nook in Kits that I have seen time and time again on social media but have never made trek out for. Luckily my cousins were in town and wanted to give it a shot. We came in on a quiet Monday afternoon and were sat quickly. The food came promptly and very nicely plated - everything looked so pretty! We were also given complimentary drinks which was a really nice gesture. Sushi: The hot blue roll was okay - I think the sauce was a bit on the heavier side and it was harder to taste the actual fish. I liked the deep sea crab roll - real crab meat was very yummy! Bluefin trio definitely hit the spot - the fish quality is good. My cousin in law ordered the Chutoro Uni don to fix her cravings and she felt that it was good but since the restaurant had run out of local uni and only had Hokkaido uni (she was looking forward to local uni), she personally felt it was not as good as some other places she's been to in Vancouver. Pasta: The rose lobster pasta was such a pleasant surprise - it comes with a whole lobster tail on top which was very delicious! The flavour was good, great for tomato lovers who want a rich flavourful pasta. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. Service was amazing - our tea cups were never empty and the server even gave us citron tea in to go cups afterwards. So sweet. My cousins felt that the cost to quality ratio wasn't quite there but I would like to come back to try some of the other things and hopefully enhance my flavour town experience next time.

    Aburi Heaven!
    Min A.

    Went back a few months ago w/ the fam as been ordering their spicy salmon Temaki hand rolls as a quick lunch option as tend to work nearby as they're soo good! When I took my fam, we ordered the spicy salmon hand rolls in addition to the salmon avocado and spicy tuna rolls, hot baby Aburi, double trouble and salmon battera. My family also ordered Otoro hand roll, and beef teriyaki which my nephew enjoyed. We paired it with Yuki Hotaru Sake.

    Blue & Uni Aburi
    Ricky C.

    Food is amazing! I enjoyed all the food they served especially the Blue & uni aburi and Uni Pasta! They have an incredible selection of unique and delicious combinations throughout their menu. However, be mindful that the restaurant is quite small and the coat hangers I find are a bit odd in their placement. If your situated near the back be careful of the coat hangers sticking out of the wall as you might hit your head when getting up from your seat or walking towards the washroom.

    Bluefin Toro and Uni Don $39
    Jenny L.

    Was in Canada for long weekend without the kids and my husband made reservations to try Moltan. Small cozy place, had about 8 tables set of 2, so 16 seats total or so. I wouldn't recommend a large party of more than 4-6 here. Make sure to make reservations too. We tried their Deluxe Sashimi set $50, all the fish was fresh, Bluefin toro and Uni Don $39, My husband meant to order chu-toro but the bluefin was also good, just a tad too fatty for us, still melts into your mouth. Deep sea crab roll and White lava roll was a good size, along with a Uni temaki handroll. Everything was delicious! My favorites were the sashimis, Uni and Lava roll! We'll definitely be back to try more items and bring my 2 kids next time too. Love that this restaurant is so close to the playground and beach too, so can take a nice walk after eating. For the 2 of us, we spent around 170$ cad after everything (tip and tax etc), which is great price.

    Hamachi sashimi
    Kathy P.

    Does anyone know what is the definition of moltAn? I couldn't find the meaning but it doesn't MATTER when the sashimi at Moltan Roll Bar + Sake was MAGMA-nificent! I read that this place was small with limited seating, so I made reservations and 5pm was the only time slot that they had. We were the first ones there but it slowly filled up afterwards. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. I loved the little details like the tiny flowers and gold flakes on the sashimi platter. They also gave us all a hot drink each to go after we paid for the bill. On the table: Moltan's Ultimate Sashimi (30 pcs) 8 different types of daily fresh selection C$90.00 Unagi Oshi unagi, avocado, mayo, sesame oil, garlic flake C$15.00 Black Saba Battera marinated mackerel, ginger, green onion, shiso. C$16.00 Lobster nigiri C$7.00 Ikura nigiri C$4.00 HAKUTSURU - SAYURI NIGORI SAKE 300ml $10 Tip: There are a lot of free parking spots around the block and some after 6pm on the main street too!

    Bikki W.

    Moltan Roll Bar + Sake We have made a reservation for 4 people. This restaurant is very small so they only allow 2 hours per table reservation. - Moltan's Super Kaisendon - Bluefin & Uni Don - Pink Ocean Maki - Salmon Oshi Love all the toro + uni here Fresh, sweet, and melted in your mouth. - Yuzu Soda - Yuzu Orange Breeze Sake - Grapefruit Sake - Green Grape Sake I like my drink - Green Grape Sake as it's sweet with a beautiful decoration on top. Taste: 4.5/5 At the end of the meal, the yuzu tea are given. It's good to have some citric drink to ease the bloated stomach. Follow me @eatisvibikki #eatisvibikki #lovetoeat #sushi #sashimi #maki #unidon #torodon #kaisendon #salmon #aburi #oshi #tuna #getinmybelly #vancouverfoodie #birthday #dinner #canada #バンクーバーグルメ #美味しい #食通 #バンクーバー #カナダ #海鮮丼 #おとろ #ちゅとろ #ウニ #ピンクの海巻き

    BlueFin Trio Kaisendon $35
    Gloria F.

    Be sure to make a reservation! I was hoping to walk in on a Thursday night but they were fully booked I got a BlueFin Trio don ($35) to-go and they even gave me some yuzu tea while I waited for the chef to prepare the order The tuna was fresh but the rice was a bit too hard for me to enjoy I think I would enjoy dining in the restaurant more like their aburi sets and rolls!

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