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    4.4 (21 reviews)
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    Sunomono
    Illy I.

    First time trying mottai and it was amazing!! For a dinner for 3 we ended up trying several of their appetizers and desserts and everything was delicious! My favorite dish was the Hamachi, it was so fresh and flavorful! I also loved the sunomono which was cucumbers marinated in a delicious sauce!!

    Japanese lychee martini & Sauvignon Blanc
    Rene S.

    Give yourself extra time to arrive and park. No valet in site. Retail visitor parking are levels 7&8 with a maze of residential, valet and restricted parking. Hostesses were accommodating after we asked for another table. Two tops are against the wall and we were first put in a tight claustrophobic corner and enclosed booth with another party in our space. Chris the server was outstanding, knowledgeable of all dishes and ingredients. Decor was high end, unique and classy. One yahoo wore a ball cap . Japanese lychee martini was a hit for my lady. Black cod and Black garlic chicken were outstanding. We split a hot sticky rice hot pot, blended at table with a pouched egg yolk was on point. Special occasion, romantic spot. A must visit. $240 including gratuity. .

    Spicy Tuna Roll
    Angela A.

    Recently had dinner at Mottai, the service was great, all of the employees were on their A game. Decor was cool, it was nice on the eyes. I forgot to take photos of all our dishes, the food was good, but honestly nothing stood out that would make me choose Mottai again. The vibe seemed older, maybe it was when we visited. One and done for me and my party.

    Nicholas G.

    Overall, a bit of a mixed bag. Some things really hit, others didn't quite get there. The space looks great. Elegant. Very well done, upscale feel. Service was also a strong point. Both the manager and our server were on point the whole time. Food was solid across the board, just nothing that really stood out. No true standout dish. One of the rolls everyone talks about felt like a Pubbelly butter crab roll knockoff!!! A couple small things didn't help. No drink menu, and the bartender literally got us wet splashing drinks from the bar all the way to our table and didn't even acknowledge it. I'd probably go back and give it another shot.

    Rima H.

    Perfect place for a date night or birthday celebration. The place is is absolutely stunning. Very elegant and refined. the perfect place for a special occasion. For such an elegant place, I expected the prices to be more expensive. They were definitely on the high side but not as expensive as I expected. The food was absolutely delicious. We wanted to try a little bit of everything and the waitress was super helpful and helping us decide which dishes to choose. The chef selection of Nigiri was delicious. The fish was absolutely fresh. From the hot dishes, we highly recommend the cod! The clams were also absolutely delicious, we drank the sauce. I will definitely come back!

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    Christina A.

    Beautiful interior, well curated dishes! The flavors were so savory and memorable. Our waitress did an excellent job making recommendations & ordered our dishes excellently!

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    Beautiful restaurant with a delicious menu. Love their roll selection. Can't wait to go again!

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    For dishes we had the hamachi, Sunomono, Japanese eggplant, Shishito Peppers, black cod, Spicy Hamachi maki, and the mango dessert!

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