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    Momiji

    4.2 (2k reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Karina U.

    I sat down and was immediately greeted with complimentary edamame. I ordered a virgin mojito (they made it so well) and 2 special rolls - moonraker and angel. Both were delicious and fresh. The rolls are large and come with plenty of ginger and wasabi. They have a ton of GF options as well as tamari for the GF crowd too.

    California Roll
    Meg A.

    With an excellent selection from their menu from which to order from for Happy Hour, Momiji is a seriously great value for fresh and delicious sushi and sashimi. Tucked away in Capitol Hill, the space is both intimate and airy, with a dark and moody bar and high tops in the front - facing the street - giving way to two small interior dining rooms facing a glassed-in courtyard garden. Very charming! Seated in a spacious booth, we were warmly greeted and given a plate of warm, salted edamame. I love restaurants that still honor the small acts of hospitality that seem to have gone by the wayside. Especially during Happy Hour; this gesture goes a long way. I've been to Happy Hour at other restaurants and, besides a few drink specials, a limited menu saves you a dollar or two. Not here. Savings were about 25-30% less. The fried calamari was outstanding- delicate and lightly fried, sitting on top of a bed of lightly dressed greens with a side of spicy aioli. The sushi and sashimi were all fresh and abundant, the bowl of miso soup generous, and the service was exceptionally friendly and efficient. Do not pass on Momiji, no matter the time of day, but especially at Happy Hour!

    tuna and salmon nigiri
    Theresa S.

    Came here one night as my friend and I were visiting Seattle for the first time and were craving sushi. No reservations, so we were offered a high top table in the front/bar, versus waiting for a table in the back. Server came over with some complimentary edamame & got our drinks. Our drinks tasted amazing! We soon put our sushi orders in and this is where we lost it. We both ordered a roll each as well as an appetizer. Appetizer came and tasted great. Eventually my roll came to the table but not my friends. No biggie, figured it was just taking a lil longer. After 10 min of no server and no roll, we flagged him down and asked when the other roll would be coming. Turns out, someone had taken the other roll and crossed it out on the ticket. After another 10 min or so, the roll finally came but we were already planning on leaving. Took the leftovers home. Bill came and nothing was offered to make up for the long wait. I would rather spend my money elsewhere for sushi.

    Nate H.

    Momiji isn't a sushi restaurant, it's a sushi palace. A sushi shrine with more square footage than your high school cafeteria. The table tops just keep going and going as you're eventually ushered down to where the fresh fish voyage begins. Before we could even order drinks, a beautiful surprise was brought to the table. Free edamame? This is outrageous hospitality. How did they know that I wanted this? I was prepared to pay $15 for it. I'm sure they do it for everyone, but it made me feel truly special. They have some very fun cocktails here, I ordered a Japanese-inspired old fashioned which was fantastic. We also had a clam dish as an appetizer which was unlike anything I've ever tasted at a Japanese restaurant. It was akin to an Italian style clam plate that is normally soaking in butter and garlic - but instead these little fellas were basking in miso soup with a deeply rich flavor. The sushi here is easily some of the best in Seattle. Each roll will be about $20, but they're ridiculously long bois. I was very full after splitting 3 of them. The taste of the sushi itself is off the charts. Every bite was incredibly fresh and balanced. All of the rolls that we ordered were also sitting in their own unique sauce, which accentuated the flavors of the fish even further. There are sushi restaurants that try to do wayyyy too much for each roll, and then there are sushi places that only focus on the fish itself. Momiji does a great job of finding their lane in between the two, and letting their creativity shine.

    Panda Roll and 007
    Dominique A.

    ok so. THIS PLACE ROCKS and i will not be taking constructive criticism on that!! we brought friends in from out of town and honestly?? momiji was one of the highlights of their whole trip and i am NOT surprised. this place is magical from the vibe, the decor, the energy, all of it just feels so special and intentional. let's talk about the food because wow. the fish quality is absolutely incredible for the price point, which is SO reasonable (like genuinely impressive for seattle sushi). the portions are huge (in the best way), and the panda roll specifically?? i will be dreaming about it until i come back. and i WILL be coming back. also a huge shoutout because they were so attentive and accommodating to my dietary restrictions without making it a whole thing, which as someone with restrictions honestly means the world. the service was spectacular start to finish, just so warm, attentive, lovely people. if you haven't been here yet what are you even doing. this is a forever favorite. we can't wait to come back

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    E.J. A.

    I've enjoyed every visit. On this visit I sat at the bar. Such a great place to meet others.

    Micah Alexandria R.

    got takeout salmon rolls for dinner and we didnt wait too long! probably waited about 20mins for our food which is not too bad on a Thursday night.

    Nabeyaki Udon
    Ray H.

    I was here for a late birthday dinner for my brother-in-law. I was not expecting large portions when I ordered the Nabeyaki Udon noodles, but I was not complaining. The restaurant looked to be a nice size from my viewpoint towards the front. They have a late night menu as well, and a popular dish was the garlic short ribs...highly recommend!

    California Roll and Spider Roll HH
    Katherine L.

    We brought the whole family (two adults + toddler + infant) for my birthday at 4:30pm on a Monday, and had an absolute blast. The interior is really cute, and there's a huge back dining room with a glassed-in courtyard! I really thought the entire restaurant was that front bar space, haha. We were late for our reservation (see aforementioned toddler + infant), but they were incredibly accommodating. We were able to sit in a booth with a booster, and the carseat/infant fit into the booth, which is what the host suggested. She swept the stroller away, and it just felt like such a nice touch to make sure we could enjoy our dinner with our kids without feeling like we were getting in the way. Now, the food. Delicious delicious delicious. We ordered some from HH menu, and some from dinner menu. I think the nigiri on the HH may be smaller than regular nigiri? But we still very much enjoyed the HH sushi. Complimentary edamame was nice. The chicken karaage felt a little dry, but the lemon wedge really changed and upgraded the whole experience. Our waitress was never too far, but also didn't over do it with checking in. Overall it was a really lovely dinner experience, and def recommend it!

    Veggie sushi platter
    Nandini H.

    We celebrated our anniversary dinner here . Overall nice ambience and lively atmosphere. Service was friendly and warm. They have many vegan food options which is great. I've had vegan sushi in several spots and I think the veggie roll/ sushi could use a bit more flavor and texture. Parking can be bit hard to find but we could find paid parking at a short walking distance. I would definitely recommend trying once.

    Oyster shooter
    Onglee X.

    We stopped by after the boat show, we were starving. Parking was difficult to find, we didn't mind to have to walk ten minutes. There was a group of four of us and there was no wait at all. We were seated in the middle section of the back of restaurant. There were a lot of people there but it wasn't overly loud. We started off with oyster shooters, they were so good we ordered another round. We loved the pico de gallo in it , it also had a nice little spice to it as well. We also ordered the jalapeno hamachi as well to start. The yellow tale was tender and paired with the yuzu citrus sauce , it complimented the fish well. We ordered a plethora of rolls. The capital hill, bird of paradise, pretty in pink, four kings, and two of the three devil rolls. We ate almost everything, leaving a few rolls for a snack for when we got home. My favorite was the pretty in pink. But all of the rolls were spectacular. It's been a long time since we've been to a sushi restaurant where all of the rolls were amazing. I loved how many pieces each roll came with and all the sauces were deliciously paired with each different roll. We can't wait to come back and try more rolls.

    Geo N.

    Went for an impulsive date night and couldn't have been better! Food & drink: (5/5) Got started off with calamari and complimentary edamame. Absolutely loved the calamari. Seasoned, crispy, not too chewy, and had a salad with an addicting dressing underneath. As for sushi we got the salmon maki, yellowtail maki, madison roll, and angel roll. We tend to prefer simpler sushi so we also LOVED the maki rolls, especially because of how well they cook and season their rice. As for the specialty rolls, I chose the angel roll because of the fresh scallop while my partner chose the madison roll. Both were good but just didn't compare to the maki. I probably wouldn't get the madison roll again because I found the additions of lime and shishito peppers to be overpowering. Service: (5/5) We came maybe an hour before last call and they were still super accommodating. Not to mention that the space is absolutely beautiful and perfect for a date night.

    Sounder Roll and Moonraker
    ThuyVy N.

    Tried some new rolls today and overall they were pretty good. I thought the momiji roll was pretty good but I did notice it fell apart pretty easily and the knockout roll was also very tasty, not sure if they're my favorite rolls I've had there but were both really good

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    Excellent sushi. We normally go to Nishino but this is our second go to! Generous servings and creative

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    Ask the Community - Momiji

    Is there a tatami seating area? If so, is the tatami areanonly for large groups?

    Hi Douglas! There is no tatami room at this location.

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Yes! They have the cutest little garden area with a Japanese maple tree that has about 4 tables. I'm sure they close it in the winter months, but I went in the beginning of October and it was perfect. Definitely have to request in a reservation.

    Is happy hour still 4-6 every day? And if so, does that include weekends? Thank you!

    It did when I was there in October! We went on a Sunday and had mostly Happy Hour.

    Do they have happy hour?

    Hi Deborah! Thanks for reaching out. We do offer happy hour throughout the restaurant between 4-6pm, and in the bar from 4-7pm. There is also a late night bar menu available 10pm-12:30am everyday. You can find these menus and hours on our website.

    Do they have Parking?

    Metered street parking only.

    Do they have a table for a party of 10+ people?

    Small place but it's possible if they rearrange the tables.

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