I came here with two other friends and we got a salad, a kaisendon, and a pasta to share. I definitely recommend sharing as each individual item can be a bit pricey (though the ingredients are very fresh and taste high quality). The house green salad had an onion dressing that was really good. It had a slightly sweet flavour and paired well with the vegetables (this might be one of the better salads I've tasted). The bluefin trio don was easy to share between three people as we all got to try a piece of each type of cut. The tuna was fresh and the rice was seasoned with furikake. It was a simple dish, but I really like sashimi so it was my favorite out of everything we had. The uni pasta came with a lot of mushrooms, clams, and was topped with a scallop sashimi and fish roe. Unfortunately, I was not able to taste the uni flavour but the dish was still made very well with the pasta being al dente and saucy. After we were done eating, we were offered complimentary yuzu tea, which was the perfect amount of sweetness. (We were also given miso soup before our meal, and the restaurant uses fresh wasabi which was really nice). There weren't many other diners at the restaurant when we went and by the time we were done, we were the only ones there. With that said, there is limited seating in the restaurant, so I would still recommend making a reservation to be safe. read more

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I'd heard about Moltan in passing over the years but had never tried it out. Coincidentally, when looking for a lunch spot, my friend mentioned this was one of her favourite Vancouver spots and for good reason! We shared the tuna sashimi (6 pc for $16), house salad ($7), and salmon-ikura don which came with seaweed ($30). All of the fish was extremely fresh with a great texture, I was impressed! The salad was also a good portion with a delicious sweet onion-y dressing. The portion of the don was also substantial and you get a good amount of seafood. The only note I'd add is that there is limited seating due to the space which can make for a bit of a tighter squeeze when passing through so perhaps call ahead. Overall, I'd come back when I'm craving some good sashimi and the complimentary to-go yuzu tea at the end of the meal was definitely a great bonus :) read more

Moltan Roll Bar + Sake - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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. read more

Moltan Roll Bar + Sake - Nigiri 8pc set - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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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. read more

Moltan Roll Bar + Sake - Chopped scallop temaki and bluefin Hosomaki - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Being a longtime sushi lover and notoriously choosy about quality, I'm thrilled to say this restaurant exceeded my expectations from the very first bite. The sushi was incredibly fresh, high-quality, and full of flavour. Portions were generous, and you can tell they don't cut corners. Their menu includes unique options you don't find at most places, which made the experience even better. The hand rolls were a standout....packed with fish rather than filler, perfectly rolled, and delicious. Everything tasted clean, well-prepared, and thoughtfully crafted. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates exceptional sushi. It's easily one of the best I've had, and I'll definitely be dining here again. read more

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. read more

Moltan Roll Bar + Sake - House Roll & Mt. Salmon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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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. read more

Moltan Roll Bar + Sake - Chirashi Don take out. I'm surprised at the amount of sashimi the don contains. Really fresh. Definitely will go back to visit again. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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. read more

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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 :) read more

Moltan Roll Bar + Sake - the ceiling of the bar - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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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. read more

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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. read more

Moltan Roll Bar + Sake - Aburi Heaven! - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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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! read more

Moltan Roll Bar + Sake - BlueFin Trio Kaisendon $35 - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Such an excellent sushi restaurant in Vancouver. I had the opportunity to try them out last winter and it was marvellous. The Moltan Ultimate sashimi is a must have, the presentation to the freshness is impeccable. The nigiri sushi combo was also very well done. The place itself is a bit small, with limited number of tables, so reservation is highly recommended. read more

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I've been really holding off on writing a second updated review but after experiencing the same negative experience twice, I wanted to share my updated thoughts. The quality of Moltan's rice has declined incredibly. The rice is incredibly hard and undercooked-- this goes for the rolls and dons I ordered. The first time I noticed this, I had ordered close to closing so the first thought that occurred in my mind was this was because the kitchen had underestimated the amount of rice that needed to be served and was now scraping the bottom of the pot. The second time I experienced this, I ordered at their opening. We had waited an additional 20 minutes after opening as the staff had flagged the rice needed time to cool. I was disappointed once again. The rice was undercooked in every dish I ordered. I'm still giving this a 2 star because the calibre of the fish still holds-- very delicious tuna (chu toro/ o toro and akami). Won't be back until I see more consistently positive reviews. read more

Moltan Roll Bar + Sake - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Moltan has been all over my social media, I just had to check it out! We showed up at 5:30pm, put our name down and got a seat at 6:00pm for 4 people. The restaurant was much smaller than I expected! Only 3 tables of 4 and a table of 2. However, the service is very attentive. I ordered the Moltan Kaisendon and it was very good! I couldn't finish all the rice, but the seafood was very fresh. 6 different types of daily fresh selection. The tuna and shrimp were my favorite. The deep fried shrimp heads were also delicious. My friends got some other oshi sushi and nigiri sushi, and we all appreciated the quantity of food! read more

Moltan Roll Bar + Sake - Moltan kaisendon - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Been hearing and seeing a lot of hype about this place so naturally I had to check them out. It's a small place in Kits so I highly recommend calling in to book in advance and they don't do online resos. Parking can be hard to find so go a little earlier. As my cousin was visiting, I thought this would be a great place to bring her somewhere casual as Edmonton doesn't have great Japanese options. We decided to go during a weekday for dinner. We ordered a bunch of oshi sushi and nigiris but the highlight would be their Moltan's Kaisendon and Bluefin and uni don. Everything tasted good but I think the hype overweighed the price. Overall it's a great place to for casual dining and you can always walk around Kits to digest if it's not too late. read more

Moltan Roll Bar + Sake - Moltan's Kaisendon and Bluefin and uni don - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Horrible service, and while the sashimi is fresh, it's way overpriced. I ordered online on Feb 13 for pickup at 4pm on Valentine's Day. I ordered the Moltan's kaisenson (was $40, but they raised it to $45 just before vday) and salmon oshi ($15). I arrived at 3:55pm on Valentine's Day to pickup for 4pm. The restaurant is tiny and the seats are very close together. Even with the barriers in between, I wouldn't feel safe sitting there during covid, but every table was filled. I asked for my order and the guy working looked through the chits and it looked like he didn't see my order. He told me it'll be 15-20min and he'll bring it to my car. I waited in my car until 4:10 then went back into the restaurant. My order was sitting on the table and I had to flag down the server who rudely packed it for me, without apologizing for making me wait. Presentation is nice and I like the gold flakes, but it doesn't justify the price when you can get the same thing for half the price elsewhere. The fish is fresh, but a lot of it is too chewy. The cuts are too thick for my liking and I didn't feel great after finishing it. The salmon oshi was better, but wasn't exceptional. I saw on Instagram that they gave out baked goods as a Valentine's gift for those who ordered takeout. Unfortunately, I didn't get one because they were so unorganized at the time I picked up. Overall, mediocre overpriced food and less than mediocre service. Only good if you want a pretty pic for Instagram. read more

Moltan Roll Bar + Sake - Moltan's kaisenson & salmon oshi - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I first went to Moltan about 3 years ago, roughly around the time they first opened. My friend and I were in the area and we were walking around and found this little gem. We've finally come back and it was sooo worth it! The service here has been an 11/10 experience for my friend and I. Super kind server, the food and drinks are great. It's a small place but, the atmosphere feels great once you're seated. read more

Missing a couple of ingredients... It has been a moment since I first came here so decided on a revisit instead of Octopus Garden up the street. This place is located on the Cornwall street strip near Kits beach. Inside is a little compact size place therefore reservation is suggested especially during peak hours. Upon arrival, managed to find parking out front on the street and had a table after a 15min wait. The host and staffs behind the bar were welcoming and friendly. After seated, here were the food I ordered; 1. 2 complimentary refreshing drinks. I believed every diner was given one. Very nice, appreciated! 2. Hot sake. A little generic hot sake for me to warm up the appetite. 3. Uni shooters. I don't know what attempted creation it was but it was awful, it tasted like i was taking a soy sauce shot. 4. Moltan's ultimate sashimi. When it arrived, I honestly thought the server gave me the wrong order. The selection was okay but there's literally ZERO culinary effort and thoughts putted into this sashimi platter. The table beside me with a $30 sashimi order looked more desirable than mine, ultimate disappointment. 5. Chu toro, O toro, kanpachi, real crabmeat, hotate, uni, foie gras nigiris. Everything was fresh, tasty, and the rice was nicely seasoned and good firmness. 6. The Moltan roll. Was informed out of caviar and if I am okay with a substitute ingredient. Told him okay as long as good, plus caviar is nothing new to me. Unfortunately the roll came out a mess in terms of everything. 1) it's your signature roll?!? 2) the roll is $100! 3) missing the caviar already 4) replacing caviar with a tiny chunk of foie gras is a bit insulting? Lol Therefore at least put some effort and make it counts? (Facepalm) 7. Lobster rose pasta. It's decently okay, good amount of sauce and the lobster was tender and wasn't over cooked. Overall, this is small little place, cozy in a way but definitely don't want the 2 tables at the end closes to the washrooms. The services here were okay and friendly from the staffs. Unfortunately this time around, the food fell quite short especially when I ordered its supposedly best and most expensive items on the menu. It wasn't worth $500 for 2 ppl, have better and more consistent places for that amount of money. read more

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Moltan is a quaint Japanese restaurant that serves fresh sashimi + unique rolls. Reservations are recommended as there are only limited seating area with about 5 tables. The ambience is cozy and casual. Everything we ordered tasted great. We started off with the uni shooters - great combination of uni, ikura, and yuzu/soy sauce jello. Their rolls were also all amazing. You also have to order their sashimi, every single piece was so fresh that it melt in your mouth. Though the star of the dinner was actually the truffle risotto, perfectly creamy and "truffle-y". Dinner came to about $500 for five including one sake and one asahi big boy. It was pretty worth it for the amount of food we had. read more

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Came here for lunch while we were vacationing in Vancouver. The location was a bit small as we had a party of 9 but they still fit us across 2 tables! Everything was super fresh and my parents loved it. My favorite was the Moltan's Super Kaisen Don! I really liked the tuna and the Uni was not too fishy. The rice was also flavored with furikake so that was yummy as well! My aunt and uncle dont eat raw fish, so they had the beef kaisendon and they really liked that too! There is also pasta for people who cant eat sushi! They also gave us miso soup, salad, and yuzu drink on the house. They were super nice! They didnt skimp out on the fish either! Each piece was pretty big and we were all super full. Must try! read more

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Ok this is a sushi place with good pasta Creamy Truffle Tiger Prawn Pasta Very fragrant with RICH CREAMY black truffle sauce! I am so satisifed with the first few bites. But! The back end was really mushy...the portion was huge enough for two people to share one serving . Miso Tofu Salad crumbled firm tofu and mixed with miso dressing, very refreshing, recommended . . Hot Baby Spicy Scallop Sushi not much flavored(not much sauce) rice was too loose and hard . Single Set Sashimi for two HIGHLY recommend Fresh, thick-slice, LOVE . Salmon Teriyaki Grilled but too dry, over a bunch of bean sprouts and onions and served with a bowl of rice . Sparkling Soda I ordered the grapefruit and strawberry ones, both of which I loved! Highlight: pickled garlic as a side dish. And complimentary warm honey yuzu tea! Moltan 1941 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver, BC read more

Moltan Roll Bar + Sake - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Small neighborhood sushi bar with some seriously impressive bowls of the highest quality fish. My kids and I were totally enthralled with our choices. Fresh, glisteny fatty tuna and uni were highlights, but the rolls and avo salad were just as outstanding. Service was as fast as the busy waitstaff could handle and the ambience was appropriate for a small, in-demand sushi bar. Excellent! read more

Loved the tight knit atmosphere Came here for my boyfriend and I's anniversary and it was definitely unforgettable. We ordered a bunch of their tofu pockets, assorted sashimi, unis, etc. Let's start off by saying that I just loveee their plating and presentation! Everything was placed very nicely and neat. Their attention to detail just amazes me. If you love HUGE slices of sashimi, this is the place to go to. Their sashimi's are massive, and you for sure will get your sashimi cravings satisfied. Make sure you book your reservations well in advanced, they are usually booked up daily. read more

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Decent takeout sushi but avoid dine in. Even when a few tables away, I felt like I was dining right next to washrooms. Bad enough that we left without ordering. read more

I heard mixed reviews but I absolutely loved this place! Their blue fin and uni are a definite must try. The drinks could have been colder and stronger but they gave us free yuzu lemonade on the way out - quite a pleasant surprise and lovely way to digest after a big meal. Also tried the tiger linguine with mushroom and truffle and tonkatsu sando with onion rings. My favourite though is the super kaisendon, which features blue fin o-toro, chu toro, kani (dungeness crab), lobster tail, uni... 8 kinds total, I can't recall them all. Makis are pretty pricey ($30 for the blue fin and shiso roll), but it was really good and the most blue fin I've had in awhile. Very small restaurant, about 12 seats, so call ahead to make reservations or be prepared for a wait. I am fairly certain the restaurant is Korean-owned so if you love sesame oil on rice in the donburi (I do), this is the place! read more

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Kitsilano's finest sushi bar in my opinion! If you live in or visit kits often and have not been here, definitely put it on your to-do list. White Lava & Lobster Nigri are a couple of my favourite items on the menu however you really can't go wrong with any selection. The dining area is small (however they have the tables well sectioned off if you fear cov19) so be sure to make a reservation if you're planning a date night. Kevin (one of the servers) & the entire crew are amazing. It's an amazing spot for dining in or takeout! Keep up the great service! read more

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I wasn't overly pleased with the service and the food wasn't exceptional either. We had ordered the Moltan's Kaisendon ($40), Smoked Salmon Battera ($15) as well as a couple of drinks to start and somehow managed to dine in for 2 hours, mostly from waiting. It was a Monday afternoon and although the tables were full, the restaurant is quite small (I believe only 5 tables total). After placing our order, I waited about half an hour before having to remind the server to bring my beverage prior to my meal (in which he admitted he had forgotten). We had already finished our tea at this point as well and he did not come around once to refill it. Onto the food, the steep price of $40 for a chirashi don (kaisendon) was not worth it in my opinion. Although fresh, there are several other Japanese spots in the city who are able to serve a bowl that is just as fresh at half the price. With the Smoked Salmon Battera, I wasn't a fan of the truffle mayo on my sushi, along with the olive (but this is completely subjective, I don't prefer fusion flavours). Our server was very inattentive throughout meal and we, once again, had to wave him down to get the bill as well as machine. We waited another 20 minutes before the machine came. Overall, I was not overly impressed with the food nor the service. I would not recommend and will not be coming back. read more

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This restaurant has been on my to-eat list for the longest time. I have seen so many great reviews on social media, so both me and my BF were very excited to try! We ordered: 1) Otoro & Uni rice bowl ($50) - Toro was good but not wow quality... they were also served warm and seemed like the fish wasn't refrigerated and kept fresh. The uni was not really fresh too. There were a few slices that had a low pass, the rest all got a horrible bitter aftertaste which made it hard to eat. At this price point, I do expect better uni... at least edible... 2) Black Salmon Battera ($15) - The Salmon was thicker than other Aburi sushi we usually get from other restaurants (Green leaf, Miku). Not oily and pleasant to have, however nothing really spectacular 3) Gindara Soya/ Blackcod ($22) - The flavor is good but the Cod was slightly overcooked. The price was not bad and it also came with a bowl of rice In general, the dishes are all pretty and IG worthy, but in my opinion overhyped and not worth the value. I was worried that I will catch food poisoning from the warm sashimi... It's nice maybe for a visit to this dainty restaurant, but I feel like I could find better sushi with the same price point elsewhere and will not be back for a second visit. read more

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A hidden gem in the heart of Kits! Was my first visit here though the staff and chef made every single guest feel like VIP! What a treat! Not expecting anything more than check-in and out visit I was stoked. The presentation of all the premium maguro, uni, ikura, botan ebi and so much more was plated for royalty - goldflakes, shiso flowers, all clearly arranged and brought to the table. The restaurant is tiny - looks bigger in photos so please make reservations ahead! Cute hand written daily fresh menus, wall display of sake bottles, the vibe was just right. read more

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Pretty good, was really impressed with the quality of fish for the price and there's nice variety on the menu. The perfect place for raw fish lovers. It was really nice they let us in super early when we arrived way before our reservation. This is really picky and most people won't care but for me personally I wish the rice under kaisendon tasted more japanese, with more rice vinegar instead of sesame oil & seaweed flakes. I know this is minor to most people but it kind of takes away from the fish. For some reason they give out a lot of free stuff? This happened to me twice because they had a minor mess up each time. But they gave us hot yuzu tea to go and other tables as well I think. Friendly service but they should come to talk to you about the menu after being seated for. The drinks were free which was super kind but they were very sweet to the point where I didn't want to drink it. Lots of good things about this place though, I'm just picky. I will definitely go again and again read more

Tiny restaurant with a variety of options ranging from rolls to grilled items and pasta. We tried the kaisen donburi, black salmon battera, negihama roll, and saba miso shioyaki. My favourite part of the meal was probably the donburi. It came with 2 pieces each of bluefin, salmon, sockeye, fresh saba, amaebi, hamachi. This was perfect to share with my friend. The slices of fish were the perfect size and the rice was lightly seasoned and had a hint of sesame oil. The black salmon battera was my least favourite. I found the olive to be too overpowering and there was too much rice. The negihama roll was okay. With this one and the battera, I found the rice to be slightly dry and not seasoned enough. It was slightly bland. The saba wasn't what I was expecting. I expected a grilled fish, except it was similar to the type of saba (cured) in nigiri. So it didn't necessarily have that grilled taste and flakiness of the fish I was expecting. At the end of the meal, they offered us yuzu tea, which was a nice gesture. Overall, the meal was just okay. Considering its location, I wouldn't make the trek here just for their sushi. If I was in the area again, I'd probably stick to their donburis. read more

Moltan Roll Bar + Sake - Black salmon battera and negihama roll - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Some very high end and pricey items including one roll that is over a hundred dollars alone! Small spot with good sushi. Ordered online for delivery. Oddly no miso soup? Blue fin tuna is excellent including the negitoro roll with actual bluefin in it and the roll with all three high end tuna in it and shiso leaves. read more

This place use to be my go to but ever since they took away the reservation system it's gone to hell. I arrived at 6 pm with a party of 4. The hostess didn't get my name correct, I called at 7 pm to see if there was an ETA on the table and was told that the table we were waiting for has paid and now they're just waiting for them to leave, me and my party of 4 came back to the restaurant around 7:45 pm to see if the table was finally ready just to see the hostess seating other people before us and we never received a call. Then the hostess comes outside to tell us that there are no big tables available because the seats are only two but in reality they could have just put the tables of two together because they have done that for us before plenty of times in the past. Sad story so we just ended up leaving to Tokyo in April instead. read more

OBSESSED WITH THIS SUSHI PLACE. They have the kindest staff on earth and a nice variety menu. Not to mention everything is photo worthy and oh so fresh and delicious. 100% recommend coming for their fresh sashimi and amazing service. * Moltan's ultimate sashimi ($90) ~ this was amazing! There was such a variety of fresh sashimi. 8 different types daily. Otoro, scallops, spot prawn, and the lobster tail was what stood out to me! The dish was huge and every piece was so delicious and fresh. It consist of 30 pcs. * Otoro & UNI don ($50) ~ ooooooo this was fantastic. The otoro was phenomenal and so fatty it melts in your mouth! The UNI was the best as they didn't have regular UNI they had Hokkaido UNI (which is way more premium $30smt a piece, but the upgraded and subbed the Hokkaido UNI for regular for us). * Unagi oshi ($15) ~ The unagi was so good seared. It was soft and rich in the garlic flakes! * White lava ($12) ~ MUST GET! This was my fav the entire night from the rolls. It was so flavourful and big! The scallops were delicious with the Teri sauce and wasabi mayo! * Mini kaisendon (forgot the price) ~ this was crazy cute and delicious, has foie Gras, Hokkaido UNI, lobster, seared toro, and a quail egg! It was so delicious and Packed with flavours! * They also gave us 3 other mini kaisendons: - lobster - Negitoro - Salmon belly & seared salmon belly. * Strawberry sake ($8) ~ this is dangerous you barely taste alcohol and it was delicious! * Blueberry sake ($8) ~ this you taste more alcohol and it was still fruity and delicious! * Also got: lavender sake ($8) , grapefruit sake ($8) , salmon oshi ($15). * They also give you a iced yuzu drink when you leave and it was good! Perfect sweetness. * 9/10 ~ it was so delicious. The rice was a tad hard but it's so minor since the sushi was so fresh and good! * 9/10 ~ the quality and portion you get is such a good deal! It's on the premium side but so worth it! Plus cocktails for $8?! YES PLEASE. Total bill for myself before tip: $89.10 * 1941 Cornwall Ave. read more

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I decided to try Moltan out since I was meeting up with my cousin and she was in the area and we wanted something fresh! The staff checks your temperature once you come in, they also have very good music playing and attractive staff LOL! The menu consisted of alot of unique variety, different from your typical sushi restaurant which I loved! The staff were very attentive and always refilled our tea. They gave us a miso soup on the house and it was so tasty, lots of scallion and tofu. We got 2 aburi's: the Black Salmon Battera and the Salmon Oshi. We also got 2 of their Signature Maki Rolls: the Vegas and Draco. The aburi came out first and the presentation looked amazing! The Black Salmon Battera consisted of sockeye, truffle mayo, avocado and olives. The truffle mayo was TO DIE FOR and paired well with the salmon. I don't like olives so I flicked it off but the salmon on this aburi was seared differently than the Salmon Oshi. The Salmon Oshi had ikura, spicy mayo and garlic mayo, avocado and onion. I loved how the sauces tasted with the salmon, the garlic mayo was so tasty and it paired well with the ikura too! Then came the maki rolls. I tried the Drako roll first and wow I am in love! The Drako roll consisted of artificial crabmeat, tamago, unagi, avocado, tobiko, scallions, mayo and teriyaki sauce. The combination of ingredients was so heavenly and their crab mix was the best I've ever had, I could eat that roll again and again. The Vegas roll was so delicious as well! It consisted of fried yam, imitation crabmeat, avocado, cucumber,masago, spicy mayo and teriyaki sauce. This roll was so crispy and crunchy because of the tempura yam and was a solid roll as well but I found the Drako roll to be way better. All in all the seafood here is so so fresh and the sauces and toppings are amazing. Altogether the bill was ~ $60 before tip. My cousin and I were definitely impressed with Moltan's quality, flavours and service and will for sure return! read more

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