Food here was absolutely delicious, and the service was amazing! My friend and I were visiting Seattle for Memorial Day weekend, and this was my favorite meal during our time here. We walked in right around 5:45pm without a reservation and were able to take advantage of their happy hour (4-6pm) menu. They give you generously salted edamame as a starter. I also got a Sapporo beer, and my friend ordered a lychee martini. For food, we ordered the agedashi tofu, two sets of sushi set B, a spicy rainbow roll, and a street fighter roll. The fish in the sushi sets was fresh and sliced thick (yum!!). All of the flavors worked well together, and the portions were so generous. We may or may not have ordered way too much food, haha. Service was wonderful. They helped us arrange the plates to fit on the table and were on top of removing any empty dishes. Our waters were always topped off, and they checked on us regularly. Overall, it was a great dining experience. The interior was modern and clean, and the ambiance was perfect - not too loud but also not too quiet. Though the servers were really proactive, we never felt rushed to finish our meal. I'll definitely be eating here again when I come back!! read more

Momiji SLU - Sushi Set B, Spicy Rainbow (L), Street Fighter (R), Agedashi Tofu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Momiji has a couple locations in the Seattle area - and this was my visit to the SLU one. It's a slightly upscale sushi restaurant - meant for groups of people to go to. I had the chicken karaage and the takoyaki as appetizers. The karaage wasn't very crispy but the inside was decent enough. I liked the takoyaki more - as it actually had a golden brown outer shell with a surprisingly good octopus interior. As for the main part of the meal, I had the chirashi bowl. This consisted of salmon, tuna, yellowtail, shrimp, scallop, tamagoyaki, and fish roe. For the most part, the quality of everything was pretty good. Amusingly, I would say I liked the sweetness of the tamagoyaki the most - but all the fish were solid without any particular standouts. The yellowtail wasn't my favorite though as it didn't have much of a flavor. I wasn't a huge fan of the rice underneath, as it felt on the dry side. The portion size of the fish was pretty good. While it's an expensive bowl, coming it at over 30 dollars, it's a good way to try a bunch of different things in a bowl. The amount of scallop is pretty small though. Overall, it's solid fish at an expensive price, but nothing overly special or bad. 7/10 read more

Momiji SLU - Lunch Chirashi Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hey Seattle! It's my Birthday and hubs surprised me with a trip to one of my fav cities. Prob THE fav lol. First night, had a taste for some sushi. It's my bday so I want some great sushi. I looked on Reddit then compared it to TikTok and decided on Momiji SLU location. There was a 30 min waste for inside or 10 for heated lamps, we decided to wait. I don't think it was quite 30 minutes. One thing I will say is that the tables are kind of small. They start you off with complementary edamame and somebody comes and fills your cups up with water. You can only really order two rolls at a time maybe three depending on the size of the roll. We started with the salmon sampler shrimp, scallop Gyoza. And two sushi rolls. One was called the knockout roll, which was really good clean fresh flavors. My last bite I had a taste of cilantro and it was really good, I wonder was the rest wasn't like that? the other one was king ghidorah, It was OK almost kind of like it was missing. Something new was more just basic. We tried one more roll called the Pike Place roll. This one is made with crispy salmon, skin, and I think topped with salmon but oddly enough some of the rolls do not have any salmon on them just avocado. Some of the rolls have salmon from both sides and then some of the roll had avocado on one side and salmon on the other. We didn't really like this roll. Maybe because the two pieces I had just had avocado on top. It was after the second piece when I realized there was no fish as I was talking through the flavors of the roll. We got the garlic short ribs to go. We each try a piece before leaving and they are good. They just taste like Korean short rib ribs. We asked if the last roll could be removed from the tab and he said he would have to ask his manager. They were able to remove the sushi roll we didn't like and Jose brought me some ice cream with a candle. Very sweet. read more

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First time at this location , we have been to Capitol Hill location. We enjoyed our lunch sushi specials, sashimi set and nigiri deluxe special. The sashimi set had 8 slices total of 4 kinds of fish, 2 pieces each with a bowl of rice and miso soup. The nigiri had 6 assorted nigiri and a choice of California. Roll or spicy tuna. Perfect for lunch, not too much rice on each slice of fish. Friendly server. Checked on us for requests or refills. Nice restaurant with a view of the space needle. Gets filled with Amazon employees. read more

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We came to Momiji for happy hour on a Saturday, sat outside, and had a great time. The happy hour deals were great and the food was delicious. The staff was accommodating and attentive as well. The patio gets some sun in the evening which is nice on a cool day. read more

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Still great, love their happy hour. Had, recommend: Short ribs, bad boy roll Good, would explore the menu next time: King Giddorah, Crunchy Seattle Roll, Scallops read more

Excellent Japanese food at reasonable prices. The kalbi rib, sushi and tempura were excellent. Wait staff was very accommodating. Justin was a fantastic ambassador to the restaurant. Great atmosphere. Perfect way to end the day. read more

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First time to eat here. We had lunch today. I had the Lunch Sashimi with rice. Price was affordable, considering it had 8 nice pieces of assorted sashimi. It came with a bowl of rice and soup. My wife had the Nigiri, 8 pieces with California Roll. It also came with miso soup. Both dishes were artfully presented, the fish freshest as they come, with beautiful color. The Miso soup was hot and rich tasting. The decor is bright and airy, with a soaring ceiling and large clear windows. There's ample seating, both indoor and outdoor. There are large tables that accommodated huge group parties of Amazon employees. There's a second floor with more seating. There's an open kitchen with a nice bar. The servers were warm and friendly. There's a casual vibe that's highly agreeable at this restaurant. There's street parking outside. The restrooms are upstairs, but there's an elevator for those unable to go up the stairs. Love this place. read more

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If you're looking for good quality sushi I recommend trying Momiji SLU. We came during their happy hour (4-6pm) on a Friday evening and were immediately seated. The interior has two floors making it feel more spacious. Staff were friendly and our server was attentive and made sure to check up on us throughout our dinner. Their happy hour prices are reasonable, but I was really surprised on the variety of specialty rolls they have on their dinner menu. It was so hard to choose. From their happy hour menu we tried their Crispy Calamari and hot and cold sake. From their dinner menu we tried the Legend of Kaiju roll and from the seasonal menu, the Flaming Godzilla roll. The seafood was so fresh, delicate and paired perfectly with the sake. The calamari was cut thin, lightly battered and tender; it went well with the green curry aioli. If we have time, I'm definitely coming back and trying more of their specialty rolls. read more

Momiji SLU - Top Left: Happy Hour Crispy Calamari Top Right: Happy Hour Hot Sake Top Roll: Flaming Godzilla Roll Bottom Roll: Legend of Kaiju Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This cute little place in SLU serves some great sushis. As soon as you are seated you will be served salted boiled edamame post which the servers will take your order. Our server was really professional and also helped us with recommendations. The ambience is pretty and can be a date night spot or a good happy hour with friends spot. We tried a bunch of off and drinks. Yakisoba noodles- they were made well with perfect karagee chicken but the noodles were a little too sweet for me like it had ketchup in it. Yakidon- really loved this one. Had a nice smoky flavour and was cooked to perfection Cucumber avocado rolls: very flavourful and comes with 6 pieces (great appetiser) For drinks we tried their lychee martini. (Super strong) , sakura blossom (very tasty and great alcoholic kick with rose flavour) and their sakes. read more

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Disappointing experience here. Timing of the food arriving was not ideal and the food quality was mediocre. I ordered a lychee martini which had some ingredients I was unfamiliar with that left a weird burning aftertaste. I don't mind a spicy cocktail but this is definitely not what I expected. My mom ordered a tofu dish which came out before my sushi roll. She finished eating before I even got my food so we were there longer than we needed to be. The sushi roll I ordered was okay at best. The roll was sliced into very thing pieces which made it hard to pick up with chopsticks. On the bright side, servers were good about refilling water. The ambiance was nice and having free edamame to start the meal was nice as it's been many years since I went to a sushi restaurant that offered that. read more

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Recommend coming for happy hour! We did a walk in around 530p and no wait. Parking is easy on weekends and evenings bc it's free in Amazon parking garage. Momiji is always good and never disappoints read more

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We have been to the Cap Hil Momiji; this is the first time at the SLU location. The host was friendly and took us to a table - the only table that the sun is shining on in the entire empty restaurant. We have been outside in the sun for hours and wanted to be in the shade. With a polite request, he switched us to a (bigger) table away from the sun. Phew. Thank you for that. The interior is modern utilitarian - not much warmth or "Japanese" in here. The staff is super polite, taking our orders, delivering our food, and refilling the water. It happened to be happy hour when we arrived. We took advantage of the HH pricing and ordered a HH early dinner. The Food: HH Spider Roll, $10 - 3 Stars This was the first dish to arrive, which is baffling. It should not have been so fast. Upon closer examination, I see the soft-shell crab was pre-fried. They are room temp, not hot. They weren't stale, but they weren't fresh, either. Disappointing. The execution of the rest of the roll met expectations. HH Hamachi Kama, $13 - 4 Stars I looked at this piece of kama (fish collar) for a very long time. I actually thought I was looking at a fish tail until I figured out the anatomy. I am pretty sure it is a pelvic fin (lower forward fin). It is a good size kama portion, especially considering the $13 price. The grilling is pretty good, perhaps a touch dry but not overly so. The flavor is good, too. It even comes with a side salad that is excellent. HH Garlic Short Ribs, $11 - 3.5 Stars These are seasoned/flavored per expectations, but the cut is thinner than what I might get from a Korean restaurant. For the price, it is a reasonable snack size. HH Sushi Set B, $11 - 2.5 Stars These four pieces of sushi have a "refrigerated" fish type of dryness and texture. Look at the photo. You can see the lack of top moisture as though it has been exposed to the flow of cold air in a fridge. The cut and portion side are good, but I wouldn't order this again if that's how they store/serve their sushi. HH Tempura Platter, $9 - 4 Stars This is a deal for tempura mix plate. They are well executed tempura pieces, too. HH Agedashi Tofu, $8 - 4 Stars This is a higher price agedashi tofu (even as HH), but they did a good job sprucing up the norm. Each of the five pieces is topped differently with spring onions, bonito flakes, seaweed, daikon (traditional), and grated ginger. I opted to mix all the toppings into the generous broth and ate the tofu pieces with a spoonful of a broth. It is tasty! Overall, the kitchen dishes were better than the sushi dishes. I am rounding the rating up to a 4 Stars because of their reasonable HH pricing. If I paid full price, I would have rounded down to 3 Stars. read more

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happy hour. The waiter recommended the salmon skin, and I was down to try something new--it ended up being delicious. I also ordered the ginger chicken, which had a different flavor profile, but I wouldn't order it again. The service was okay, though our waiter spoke so softly it was hard to hear them at times. We ended up sitting outside since the place was packed inside. Overall, a solid start to the trip with a few hits and misses. read more

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i already left a review for the cap hill location, but since i moved, the SLU location has been my all time go-to restaurant and it's still a lovely 5+ star fave!! it actually earned the "+" because i've discovered the "SLU Roll" and it's addictive. i don't eat out often, yet i've ordered this an absurd number of times. this time we got the uni too (a special, we ordered the 6 piece option instead of 3). it was a splurge for sure and more uni than i needed honestly but delish of course. momoji and my other fave (fob) are so good im genuinely sad because one day i will probably want kids and will probably be pregnant which means i will likely have to not eat sushi for 9 months - what a scary thought! read more

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Consistently amazing. From the service to the food we always leave very pleased. I crave the BadBoy roll weekly (tbh daily) and it's on their happy hour menu for $10 which is a steal. We come here for my birthday every year and always receive fantastic service. Way nicer than the Cap Hill location read more

Always a hit! Great sushi and lovely ambiance. Better service than the Capitol Hill location. My go to sushi spot in Seattle. read more

Momiji SLU - SLU Roll and Legend of Kaiju - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here for happy hour with some friends. The sushi and sashimi was good but the kama, while cooked perfectly, was over seasoned. That said, I will not be returning. As a rule, I tip 20% and appreciate the payment machines that preselect that for me. Unfortunately, after I got home, I discovered that their 20% is actually 22.11%. I don't care how good your food is, if you're going to lie and cheat just to get a few extra dollars, I don't want to do business with you. read more

We came on a busy night but was seated right away at the bar. The drink was really bitter. Sushi is average if you're used to how they have it in California. The seafood udon is probably one of the best meal I've had in Seattle. Would definitely come back just for the udon read more

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We visited Momiji on a Sunday night and got seated at the bar. They include a service charge for parties of six or more, which is good to know in advance. I thought this was the one with the garden but its not. I ordered the salmon donburi and the Seattle roll, and everything was great! I especially loved the pickled vegetables and the thick cuts of sashimi. Overall, a solid spot for sushi with quality ingredients. read more

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I had to try sushi in Seattle at least once and I am so glad that this was the place we chose. We were seated outside in their patio section and the vibes were very nice. I ordered the Pine Street roll as they were out of the salmon skin for the Pike Street roll that evening and it was one of the best sushi rolls I've had in a long while. Every ingredient fit together perfectly well and it was such a good blend of flavors and textures. I thought it would be too much for me but I ended up eating every single piece. My friend ordered omakase and she enjoyed her dish selections very much. I got the Hello Kitty cocktail and it was delicious. read more

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Hit this happy hour last minute and they were able to seat us. Always love momiji and might even like the slu momiji more than the cap hill, I don't think the cap hill one has a special menu like here. Overall I like the place a lot, it's very nice and bright and well decorated and all of the service was so nice. All the sushi was really good and the cocktail was as well. We got the crunchy Seattle, the slu roll, and the special Jupiter roll and they were all fantastic. read more

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They have really good happy hour deals, and the sushi was pretty decent. However, the fried calamari was our favorite. Super light batter and so soft. For an appetizer and three rolls for under $50 was pretty good. They had nice outdoor seating and the service was great! read more

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Have come here quite a few times for happy hour over the years and it's great. Free parking in nitro south on weekends and weeknights, beautiful space for drinks and yummy food, fast and friendly service and yummy sashimi. Everything I've tried is quite good, fresh and a good portion and if you sign up with them you can get a birthday coupon and maybe even a mochi ice cream birthday sampler! read more

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Rolls, miso soup, cocktails were all amazing!! Views are chill too! Order the Chat GPT if you like pears! read more

Momiji SLU - Food, drinks, vibe is incredible! HIGHLY recommend coming in! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Excellence all around! The food is so tasty! Beyond the sushi and sashimi, the sauce for the tofu is so delicate and intricate that I will order it every time I visit. I have a new favorite version of a gin and tonic, and the premium sake at happy hour is fantastic. Our server was patient and kept checking in on me as my friend got stuck in traffic. Will be back! read more

Had an amazing dinner here! Sushi was fresh and delicious. All of the hot plates we ordered were very well liked by our table as well. Koko served us and did an amazing job. He made sure our experience was memorable. If you're in the SLU area, definitely try this place out! read more

Haven't been to this location in a long time - caphill location still my favorite. But the SLU location is so cute and has more seating available! Only street parking so arrive early. We came for the best HH everyday 4-6pm. We ordered the calamari (comes with best salad), bad boy roll, spider roll, spicy Cali roll, tempura, grilled short ribs, sashimi (2 pieces of each fish!), and katsu curry. Everything was AMAZING!!! Service was very fast and always refilled our waters. I miss it already :') read more

I have been to the Capitol Hill location before and definitely liked that location more! At the Capitol Hill location the service was quick, and the servers were very knowledgeable about the menu and the food items. At this location it definitely felt like I was going in blind. My husband and I love when we get to hear about what's popular on the menu, specials etc. The space was modern, open, and small with great patio seating. Wonderful location to sit outside if the weather if nice! We got two drinks. Two speciality rolls and two standard rolls. The spider roll was solid, and we enjoyed the geisha roll (very unique flavors and fresh!). Would skip the SLU roll. Extremely sweet and covered in a sauce that overpowered the rest of the roll. If you are set on Momiji definitely make the trek to the Capitol Hill location. read more

Momiji SLU - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Momiji has a sleek, modern space in the heart of South Lake Union with a lively, upbeat atmosphere. It's a spot that feels like it should deliver a polished, top-tier sushi experience -- but our visit was mixed. The evening started off on the wrong foot when the hostess tried to seat us outside in the direct sun, despite the extreme heatwave Seattle was experiencing. She said no other tables were available, though several appeared open. When we pointed this out, she seemed surprised and somewhat dismissive, but eventually accommodated our request for a shaded table. Eating sushi in the hot sun just didn't seem appealing, so we were relieved to be moved. The food ranged from excellent to disappointing. Our roll was remarkable -- fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. But the uni was slimy and inedible, and most of the nigiri seemed to have been pre-sliced and sitting out too long, losing the delicate texture and freshness expected at this price point. Service was friendly but unpolished. Our server didn't seem well-versed in the menu, and had limited knowledge of the sake list, which was surprising for a restaurant that positions itself as an elevated sushi destination. Momiji is still better than many sushi spots in Seattle, but the combination of inconsistent food quality, lack of staff training, and a rocky start with the hostess makes it hard to fully recommend. With a few adjustments, it could easily live up to its potential. read more

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Was able to enjoy dinner here on a nice day and decided to sit out on the patio -- it's pet-friendly, so we brought our dog along, which made the whole experience even better. We started with the Kalbi short ribs, and they were amazing -- super tender with just the right amount of char and sweetness. The taro chips on the side were light, crispy, and honestly kind of addicting. For sushi, we got one of their signature rolls with tuna, salmon, avocado, and fish roe on top. Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced, and I appreciated that it wasn't drowning in sauce. We also ordered a few pieces of sashimi, and the cuts were clean and buttery -- no weird textures or off flavors. Service was laid-back but attentive, and even with a full patio, we didn't feel rushed. Between the great food, relaxed vibe, and being able to have our pup with us, it ended up being such a chill and satisfying meal. Definitely planning to come back -- it's a solid spot for sushi in SLU. read more

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Had an amazing experience @ Momiji! Ended up getting seated at around 11:40am with no wait time. Very clean restaurant with attentive and polite workers! The food was delicious and the price was reasonable. ~$22 for 6 nigiri pieces, 6 piece California roll and miso soup that's a steal!!! Would definitely recommend to a friend visiting Seattle. read more

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Went for HH on a Wednesday night. Arrived around 5:10pm for a party of two. We were seated upstairs and was told there's a reservation for the table for 6:45pm which I'm glad they told us. It was just enough time for us to eat. Tried the following items: edamame, calamari, grilled garlic short ribs, sushi set A, sashimi set, and bad boy roll. All of them were pretty good. Fish tasted fresh. Short ribs were the tastiest and the highlight. Calamari could use a little more flavorful. A good HH deal overall. read more

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This review is for their takeout! My husband was craving some sushi and everything was pretty good! I ordered their cucumber avocado roll, ume roll, and their miso black cod which was very delicious. My husband got their salmon roll and some salmon sashimi and he said it was all very fresh! Overall, we would definitely come back to dine-in! The location looks really nice! read more

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This was my second time visiting this location. You can easily find parking by the spheres and walk over. There is also plenty street parking. There is a downstairs and a few tables upstairs. We were seated upstairs around 5:30pm Ordered 3 rolls. Geisha roll, moonraker and hotter than hell. I ordered the geisha roll last time and I loved it. It has mango in it and a nice kick. Moonraker is a simple roll and was the only non spicy roll so added some balance. Hotter than hell had carrot in it, which I wasn't the biggest fan of. Overall pretty decent sushi experience. Would come again! read more

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We came yesterday for happy hour and it seems like the quality has degraded :( The calamari was tasteless and rubbery. Hence, updating review. read more

The restaurant is nice and cozy. The stars are for the food. The service is not as good as my expectation since this is not a cheap sushi place. We went there on Saturday night, and yes it's busy and we are getting in line as others. Until my table is ready, we came and have to wait longer for someone to come by and say hi. The sashimi is very tasty and flavorful, the miso soup and grilled scallops are my favorite. Will definitely come back, however, hoping for a better service. read more

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The quality of the food was quite underwhelming. We came around 5pm so we ordered exclusively from the happy hour menu. We ordered the sushi set A, grilled beef short ribs, spicy chicken, and the salmon chirashi don. The fish tasted fresh, (firm and no fishy smell), but the sushi rice was mushy and overcooked. The beef short ribs had a burnt taste to it even though it itself was not charred. The marinade/glaze had a sticky texture that would stick to your teeth almost. We were not a fan of this dish, even though our server said it was a crowd favorite. The spicy chicken was alright as well. Reminiscent of orange chicken from panda express. It was not spicy at all. Favorite part of the meal was the free edamame, but that's hard to mess up. read more

Momiji SLU - Sushi Set A, Grilled beef spare ribs, spicy ginger chicken, chirashi don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This restaurant can be busy during happy hour and dinner, I highly recommend a reservation. The wait staff is attentive. The restaurant is located in South Lake Union, which can look like a ghost town on the weekend. The restaurant has pretty limited seating. There are quite a few gluten free options with items clearly labeled gluten free. The lunch specials are also a great option. My favorite roll is the moonraker roll. Last time I tried the 007 roll and it was not my favorite. I didn't enjoy the lime on top of the sushi. read more

Momiji SLU - Spicy Tuna and 007 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here for dinner during happy hour with a reservation so I didn't have to wait. Spicy ginger chicken was just okay, felt like it was seasoned decently well and was alright. Calamari was pretty good, not too crispy though but decently seasoned. Also ordered all three of the rolls on the happy hour menu. All of them were pretty heavy and I think that they just put too much spicy mayo on top. Maybe get it on the side and they would be better. Service was good and decently fast. The space is well designed. read more

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