MVP of the night: the sake sommelier. My friend and I got flights with our dinner, and each pour came with an amazingly detailed backstory of each type of sake. Never have I learned so much about sake in my entire life. I'd go back just to get more sake stories from that fellow. The food was quite good as well. Everything was interesting and delicious. I can see why small plates work for the this place -- the restaurant itself is cozy and pretty small. read more

For the omakase - it's very expensive for what it is and the nigiri runs on the slightly smaller side. The ambience was also strange probably because of COVID, and we also were given all of our nigiri in literally 10 mins. High quality ingredients and they're expertly sourced but it was a very rushed meal that also felt a bit awkward due to the space and service, which is a shame for what was supposed to be a luxe dining experience. Not many options in Boston tbh so probably will stick to omakase in NYC, SF or LA in the future. read more

A myriad of outstanding reviews brought me to Momi Nonmi recently. Note that this is a dinner-review and may have to be enhanced once I try their lunch menu. Opted for the Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Duck Confit, Hien's Bronzini, The Rose, and Teppanyaki Loco Moco. The Hien's Bronzini was a bit too salty in my opinion, but still enjoyable nonetheless. The Loco Moco was an Instagram-worthy, fun moment to record when the server first poured the sauce into the grilled plate. The Loco Moco was also tasty, but unfortunately not the best I've ever had. To finish it off, I ordered the Raindrop Mizu Shingen Mochi, which was a beautiful, tasty dessert to share. The clear gelatin that resembled a raindrop coupled with black sugar and soybean powder pn the side was probably my favorite dish of all. As noted in other reviews, the portion was incredibly small here so it's worth going with 2-3 other people so you can order and share multiple different dishes. Bonus: You can make your reservation on Yelp! read more

If we could give this amazing treasure of a resturant another star we would. The food was absolutely amazing, and the chef so incredibly talented. Each piece of sushi was super fresh and the chef created some unique sauces to compliment each piece. He took time to explain every detail that went into making this exceptional experience. Can't wait to return soon--truly a fantastic dinner read more

Tried omakase. Disappointed with the dessert dish - mango mochi from Tokyo. Nothing was offered despite requesting an alternate dish for a guest. read more

Dined earlier this week. Love the space, very reminiscent of izakaya in Japan. Small, cozy and more importantly, welcoming. Petshop Boys playing in the background - very Japanese. Luv it! The live scallop sashimi was extremely fresh and sweet. I could have devoured a dozen easily :) Waygu dumplings served in a mushroom broth was fantastic! Thank you for the attentive service. I've been hunting for a gem like this! read more

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Super excited to see this great addition to the neighborhood. We went for the first time tonight, if you know the space its small, but cozy, not cramped. Overall we really enjoyed our meal and will definitely be back (we're a 10 min walk from our place). Service was great (we sat at the bar with Koko) and I love the combination of Japanese/Hawaiian influences. Ok, on to the food: The tuna poke was very good, but the fish was cut very small and it was very generously sauced (almost like a soup) so the ratio of fish to dressing could have been better. They had a tuna onigiri dish which was very tasty, not quite what I expected, definitely an unusual twist on such a simple traditional dish. The shishito peppers were awesome, definitely place an order for these. My main disappointment was with the sashimi bronzini, looked promising but the hot sesame oil on the top was too much and took away from the flavor from the other elements of the dish. So not 100%, but definitely worth a try. Come in quick because that toro flight special they have going looks awesome (didn't try it so we'll be glad to head back soon). read more

Came here for their special Valentines Day Set Menu and was absolutely blown away (a long over due post, I know). I loved the ambiance with the dark lit setting. The waiter was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. You could tell that the team really prided themselves on their work and had put a lot of effort into make the menu and even the sake flight that paired with it. Each dish was beautifully crafted and blew me away time and time again. They were all so complex and intricate. Eating the different components separately and together as they were meant to be eaten was fun to see how everything melded together. My favorite was the duck breast which was so tender and still held all the flavors a duck should. The most special thing about this dish was the strawberries. I have never tasted anything like it before. And they somehow paired perfectly with the duck. The brussel sprouts completed the dish perfectly and added a nice crunch. I hope to be back again but it was definitely pricey. All in all a wonderful experience. read more

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Interesting place. Very attentive and thoughtful staff, we asked if it would be possible to make some dietary additions, chef was consulted and missionaries made excellently - really appreciated that. Excellent sake selection inviting a great one from Niigata. Ordered vegetarian items, liked them all, especially the Zucchini Katsu, green beans and yaki-onigiri. Veggie tempura was also good, daikon tempura was a first (uncommon in traditional Japanese playbooks) and an interesting idea that works! For dessert had a black seseme soymilk panacotta (vegan) with marinated strawberries and lycees. This was excellent. Small but intimate yet izakaya-like atmosphere and size/plating. Bottom line, a very creative Hawaiian-Japanese culinary experience, not something I usually like, but this works very well mainly because of the quality and attention to detail, will return! read more

Outstanding Japanese cuisine with a Hawaiian twist. We had the Poke (outstanding) Fluke sashimi, beet salad, beef cheek ravioli, and Wagyu. All were well behind what you would find in the area outside of the two top Japanese places in town. Service was attentive, well mannered, even when it was packed. Chef Chris and team hit it out of the park. Great location - a must try! read more

Momi Nonmi - Japanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Some friends/family and I came in a couple weeks ago after an afternoon of drinking. We walked in and sat right down, no wait at all. Momi Nonmi was the perfect way to end the evening with some delicious, perfectly crafted snacks. We had a few Jumbo Drumsticks, Cheese House fries, Spam Musubi, Spicy Tuna, and a few sake's for the table. Everything was delicious and I for one will definitely be going back. read more

Everything from the shishito peppers to the cocktails were perfectly crafted. The staff is knowledgeable and would masterfully recommend the perfect sake or dish. I recommend the edamame hummus and the shishito peppers to start. The wagyu dumplings were fantastic. We had a seared cod special which was great. The place is understated and unpretentious. It delivers interesting food in a cozy ambiance. read more

Fantastic crudo. Amazing sake and loved learning about what we were drinking from Steven. One of the best meals we have had in Boston.

We did omakase to go and we were blown away. The $150 package was 15 courses. When we called, Chef asked us any favorite fish - our omakase featured some of the most wonderful dishes I have had, rivaling some of our favorite sushi from San Francisco. He even put in an izakaya fried chicken for my finance at the end, and we could have eaten many portions. Chef also recommended a wonderfully dry sake to offset the flavors of the omakase. Fish, crudo, nigiri, soup, soft boiled egg, etc... it was divine. read more

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Small, but cute Japanese izakaya in East Cambridge. Some friends and I made a dinner reservation for a Saturday night right around opening. The waitress recommended that we order 3-4 dishes per person. However, I wasn't up for such a big appetite that day and opted for two dishes (yakitori onigiri, $9 and spicy tuna tartare, $12). They both had good flavor - The tartare came with this rice cracker that I wasn't a huge fan of and came more as a spread consistency. The onigiri wasn't anything over the edge, the usual rice ball with chicken wrapped in seaweed. The food was good, but hard to justify for the price. My experience would've been fine based on food alone, but from the get-go, I very much felt pressured to order more. The waitress insisted most people order the 3-4/per and came around multiple times asking if we wanted to put in additional orders of food or drinks. We very much felt pushed and ended up wanting to get out of there ASAP. From all the other good reviews and pictures, I'm still enticed to try their bentos for lunch. However, this experience alone wasn't the best for what it was. read more

Excellent Japanese-Hawaiian izakaya fare: creative and well-prepared sashimi, skewers, vegetable and rice dishes - including a homemade spam. Great sake and shochu selection as well, topped off with really top-notch, warm and knowledgeable service. read more

One of, if not the best Omakase in Boston. Chef Chris is very knowledgeable and passionate about sushi and it shows. Great progression of menu, creative, great selection of in season product. Great sake menu. The items you come for, you will get and love but you will end up being surprised and loving something unexpected like his homemade tofu. I recommend splurging and getting one of the bigger Omakase menus so you can see his range and creativity. read more

what a gem of a new restaurant! (may be I shouldn't write this because I prefer to keep the restaurant a secret.) I tried the bento box lunch and wow, was I in for a treat! A sleek, modern japanese presentation with flavors that pop in your mouth from one mini-dish to another. Lobster sauce with poached egg. House-prepared salmon on rice that makes me re-think how all salmon should be prepared! Agadashi tofu so delicately crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The 9 items on the box was perfect for my ADHD. I can start on one dish and then wimpsically jump to another, and then another. I brought friends back for dinner because lunch was so good. started with the seasonal saki that is made with strawberry blossom from a special vineyard in Japan. super yummy and smooth. I love the small plates format because it is so much fun to share dishes with your friends. that is how all good meals should be. Out with the traditional format where each person orders your own dish! Just added to the menu was a new mushroom dynamite dish that was awesome. It was reduced in the oven in aioli until it gave an intense flavor. apparently the way it was prepared was inspired by the chef's upbringing in Hawaii. the tempura batter was very delicate and all the different sauces were a great way to get your taste-buds firing. The sashimi dishes (had three different ones, one house-cured fatty tuna toro, and one hamachi) were all so mouth-watering that I kept taking one piece after another. I felt guilty because for sure I had a few extra pieces than my friends. All this was enhanced by our friendly server Steve, who was super-knowledgeable, tell-you-like-it-is, attentive, appropriate. Our table loved him. read more

We had a super good time here! Some extremely good tuna and really fun, unique dishes. We're definitely adding it to the list of places that deserve a return trip. Extra props to the dude holding down bartending, waiting, hosting and bussing for the entire restaurant on Sunday night - that dude was pulling it off. read more

Went in for pick up order. No line still 5 min before he acknowledged me and said he would grab my food. Waited 10 more minutes and he still had not gone to get the food so I left. Not happy. read more

After several visits to this hidden gem on Cambridge Street, I plan to return again and again! I can't get enough of the fusion of flavors. The spam musubi and yaki onigiri as well as the wagyu beef dumpling in a stunning broth are consistent favorites. The service from attentive and very knowledgeable staff makes this an amazing experience. read more

Delicious, creative Japanese-inspired dishes served with graciousness, warmth, and flair. Exciting bar menu, too. Good cocktails and sake flights not to be missed. And have you tried shochu? read more

We picked this place knowing we love raw fish and Japanese cuisine and it turned out to be so much more. We sat at the bar and our server / bartender, Jay, was by far one of the most attentive waiters we have ever had. He walked us through the entire food and specials menu as well as Japanese whiskey, sake, and shochu. He made sure that we liked exactly what we were drinking and gave samples to taste. The food was fresh and authentic. Not overly salty and perfectly seasoned. I can't say enough amazing things about this place. Amazing. read more

If you've been to a real Izakaya and that's what you're looking for, you won't get that here. Food is good here but I won't call it Izakaya food and it's pretty overpriced. It's good enough for Boston/New England! Our waitress is pretty friendly too. read more

The extraordinary bento at lunch. The dinner specials The welcoming environment The sake flights The raindrop dessert Each of these is just one expression of Chef Chris Chung's exquisite artistry and collaborative teamwork. read more

One of the best brunches I have ever had. The bento box was phenomenal with the exception of one dish that was slightly salty. Service was also a little shotty. Food more than made up for it though. Bento Box items: 2 types of sashimi, duck gyoza (was on the salty side), tuna fritter, cauliflower/brusselsprout soup, fried chicken, marinated seabass, poke, and tofu w. caviar read more

Don't walk RUN TO THIS PLACE! Service A+...decor A+ and food AAA+. I know my food and this place is a star in the making. I'm a month you won't be able to get a seat! Seriously!! read more

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If you're going to drop money on food you want to know that you're getting good value and this place delivers! We did the Omakaze (basically a fixed price set of small plates ranging from 5-7 with varying prices between $55-77 depending on the food offered that night) and added the sake pairings. And then we just sat back, enjoyed the ambiance, and indulged. Our waiter was great and gave us just the right amount of info about the sakes and dishes he served and explained why they went together. The dishes themselves (tonkatsu broth soup, toro sashimi special, caviar okonomiyaki special, scallops and brussel sprouts, and duck and crispy rice ball) were superb. They were so creative and the flavors and textures worked really well- especially factoring in the complementary sake. We got different little cups for each one- so cute. The meal was over in 70 minutes which worked for our timeline but if you're getting a several course meal you might expect to be there 2hrs- don't. They have a small restaurant and turned several parties away while we sat there because they had reservations to honor (MAKE A RESERVATION) and just not that much space. So, fill your belly and make room for the next eater. Bathroom was tidy and more spacious than expected. Service was terrific and I loved our waiter. I can't wait to introduce friends to this gem of a restaurant! read more

My husband and I love this place. We took our honeymoon in Japan, and the flavors in the bento box always make us remember that wonderful trip. It's the closest we've been able to get to the real thing in the U.S. The food is delicious and authentic and still manages to be a bit experimental. The staff are friendly and welcoming but not saccharine. The atmosphere is hip but unpretentious. Highly recommend! read more

Decent, but overpriced. Chirashi don had quality salmon, hamachi, and maguro strips (but only a few). Ambience was nice. But would recommend Cafe Mami for curry and sakanaya for fish. read more

I have been following Chef Chung's Instagram for a while and when I saw he opened his restaurant Momi Nonmi, I was so excited and couldn't wait to try it. I wanted to book a dinner or late night reservation but when I saw the brunch bento, I immediately booked the brunch. And here starts my journey of disappointment. I went with two friends. Each of us ordered our main dish and we ordered two more dishes to share, which I told the waitress. When the waitress first came back, she brought one dish - the bento I ordered for myself, not for sharing, in the middle of the table. I ended up could only stare at my bento because neither of my friend had anything to eat. After some time, she came with the fried chicken my male friend ordered in front of my female friend, who ordered an egg dish. Neither dish is impressive. The dishes we ordered for sharing is a $16 or $18 wagyu beef dumplings. Four mini dumplings in a bowl. I have no problem with a $4 dumpling if it tastes good, but man...it was nothing special. Not to mention the wrap is so thin and saggy that one dumpling's filling was exposed before any one of us trying to pick it up from the bowl. The okonomiyaki we shared was so-so. I have made better ones at home. My biggest disappointment was that I liked none of the nine dishes in the bento. Just give some examples: the eel sauce fish is sooo salty that I had to wash it down with water. I would have eat it with rice but there was only one rice dish in the bento. The dumpling in the bento, especially the seam, is so hard to eat. The fried chicken doesn't taste like freshly fried because it warm at the best - while fried food out of the oil is supposed to be hot. The edamame fried ball itself is flavorless, and the subtle edamame flavor, if any, is powered by the buffalo sauce, which in my humble view does not go well edamame. The sausage in the bento is another super salty dish. There were three pieces in the dish, I gave two to my friends to try and I ate one. But even trying to finish that small piece is a struggle - the sausage is so tough and really really salty, even saltier than the fish. Again, I had to wash it down with water. The egg in the burnt kale broth is quite salty as well - and the kale is so burnt that I could taste the bitterness. The rest of the bento were two normal sashimi dishes, nothing memorable. My friends were doubtful about this restaurant even with its high Yelp review but I insisted in giving it a try. Seems they were right. Will not come back and would not recommend it to anyone. No picture was taken because I was quite disappointed at everything we got there. One star for the pretty plates. read more

This place completely sucks. There is absolutely no redeeming feature. The food is completelyover priced. Not only are the portions are small, but the food's taste ranges from bad to average. The chef has no sense of how the flavors work, and simply forces the flavors together in the dishes. This just seems like another place trying to capitalize on Japanese cuisine's popularity, and disguises bad food behind the label of fusion cuisine. read more

I've visited Momi Nonmi a few times now. The dishes are well thought out, the flavor profiles have depth, and the solid sake selection adds to the overall experience. Raku in Las Vegas is my measuring stick for all other izakayas in the United States. Momi has potential, my advice to management would be less is more. Focus on a few areas like robatayaki and less on high end Japanese tapas. read more

Having moved from CA, my husband and I were so spoiled by all the wonderful sushi out there. Almost four years later, we still hadn't found our go-to sushi spot...until now! We love traditional nigiri sushi. We are not fans of rolls. I came across a write up in the Globe about Chef Chris' omakase specials and knew we had to try it. We had a subpar anniversary celebration in December so we decided for a redo and went all out with the premium omakase dinner. Wow, just wow. Everything was so fresh and delicious and Chef Chris' creations were really creative and spectacular. I hope that sushi stays on the menu when this pandemic is over because Chef Chris is really talented and knowledgeable. One word of advice, come HUNGRY. I made the mistake of having a small snack before dinner and couldn't finish the whole service. It was so much food! Also, don't pass up the miso soup. It's the best we've ever had. Highly recommend Momi Nonmi! read more

Food was delicious, sake was amazing and service was fairly nice too. The portions were a little smaller than I imagined but, oh well. :) read more

Momi Nonmi - Japanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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A tad bit overpriced, but overall delicious. I really enjoyed the onigiri and the brussel sprouts.

Wonderful sushi, sashimi, and izakaya fare in a cozy little restaurant in Inman, with a delightful staff. Chu Toro flight, truffle sushi, and Waygu dumplings were highlights of a fantastic meal. read more

The restaurant is very small with only 5 tables and a few bar seats. We went in knowing the prices were pretty steep but because of the prices, we were expecting a WOW factor to the food but were disappointed. The flavors were mediocre and nothing stood out to justified the high price point. We left the restaurant feeling unsatisfied and hungry so went home and cooked ramen! The alcohol is expensive, expect to pay around $24++ for a 4oz bottle of soju. The staff seemed happy and engaged in conversation with all other tables but ours. read more

Outstanding Japanese food with a Hawaiian flair. I try to go to Momi Nonmi as often as possible. There are many choices and there is something there for everyone. The dishes are very creative and Chris Chung uses the best ingredients. He is an expert and one of the best in the field. read more

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The omakase experience from Chef Chris is a truly special, unique, and delicious experience. My husband and I came for a private sitting during COVID and it was an amazing and safe way to celebrate my birthday. The menu changes every day but every dish was so fresh, delicate, and delicious. I can't speak highly enough of the food and experience and can't wait to order take out and return in the future. read more