Momoya Chelsea
Japanese restaurant · Chelsea ·

Momoya Chelsea

Japanese restaurant · Chelsea ·

Traditional & inventive Japanese fare with spicy tuna crispy rice

crispy rice
spicy tuna
fresh fish
chirashi bowl
sushi
lunch special
quality ingredients
friendly staff
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185 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018 Get directions

$30–50

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Usually a wait
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
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185 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018 Get directions

+1 212 989 4466
momoyanyc.com

$30–50 · Menu

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•Usually a wait
•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Cozy
•Trendy
•Good for groups

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Jan 22, 2026

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Momoya - Review - Chelsea - New York - The Infatuation

"Everyone has a favorite neighborhood sushi spot and, if you live in Chelsea, there's a good chance yours is Momoya. For the price and the quality, you can't touch this (that was fun, right?). It's a restaurant that belongs in the "best of" conversation when discussing NYC's top tier of lower end sushi spots. And we have you to thank for turning us on to it. Some friends who lived in the 'hood who used to swear by it, and it was also the venue for NSieges' winning photo in our #NemoBites Instagram Challenge. So that's neat. It turns out that Momoya has a serious cult following outside of just people that we know in real life and a few that we have met over the internet. We recently went for dinner and got there as the soon as doors opened, and within thirty minutes every seat was taken and a wait began to pile up. I guess people are smart. Despite a plethora of sub-par sushi options in the area, they seem to know how to sniff out the highest quality fish. And though Momoya might not be home to the best sushi in all of Manhattan, they certainly do a good job of focusing on the basics while keeping a few popular tricks up their sleeve. One of those tricks is this moderately sloppy yet also insanely delicious spicy tuna crispy rice, which happens to be incredible. The sushi and sashimi are solid here too, and if you're careful, you can get out with a reasonable tab on your hands. Just go easy on the Sapporos. Food Rundown Nasu Shigiyaki A buttery eggplant dish with sweet miso that melts in your mouth. This is one of the most popular items at the Momoya menu and it needs to be at your table. Wakame & Cucumber Salad A stacked Japanese cucumber salad in a sweet soy vinaigrette. It's simple, yet delicious. Crispy Lobster Spring Roll Is a spring roll the optimal way to eat lobster? Absolutely not. But it's also hard to not order it when it's staring you in the face. Typically, when something as decadent as lobster gets thrown into a greasy spring roll, the meat can get lost in translation. That wasn't the case here. The lobster remains rich and juicy and these are a welcome change of pace from your standard veggie spring rolls. Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice You know how we know that something is awesome? When we post it to Instagram and it immediately gets a sht load of likes and comments. Seriously. We don't even really eat stuff anymore. We just take pictures of it and see how people react. Sushi Tasting Ten pieces of the chef's choice, all served up in a big round bamboo abode with your choice of one special roll. This isn't a crazy omakase with the glazes and caviars. It's a collection of really fresh fish, much of which is flown in from all across the world daily. Miso Black Cod Roll This was the one real miss we ran into. While in theory a warm miso black cod roll sounds good, it doesn't translate very well into sushi form. This is hard to eat, comes topped with too much crispy sweet potato shavings, and the cucumber roll it's wrapped in gives it a wet, waterlogged quality. No thanks. Nakamura Roll They have a nice selection of special rolls at Momoya. Even though this one sounded like a hot mess with too much going on, (yellowtail and cucumber wrapped in tuna and salmon with spicy scallop on top) it worked. Very well. Order it." - Andrew Steinthal

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Our Favorite Neighborhood Sushi Spots In NYC - New York - The Infatuation

"Momoya is the sushi headquarters for all residents of Chelsea high rises. What do those residents come for? Spicy tuna on crispy rice. The goma-ae spinach with sesame sauce is incredible, too. And, while the space isn't anything fancy, there are a good number of tables and a large white marble counter, and it works well for a date or even a work lunch if your office is nearby. This place also has locations on the Upper West Side and Soho." - Team Infatuation

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Easy neighborhood sushi spot in Chelsea

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Momoya

Flory

Google
Momoya Chelsea was such a pleasant surprise! The Tuna Tortilla? Shockingly good like, why is it THAT good? Sashimi was fresh and perfect. I finally tried crispy rice for the first time and now I’m obsessed. The salmon crunchy was yum, and the Black Dynamite roll gave kimbap vibes (not my fave but still good!). But the crispy shrimp… get it. Don’t think, just get it. Enjoyed the meal, would totally go again~

Yuliya

Google
We had a wonderful dinner at Momoya Chelsea! The atmosphere was cozy and elegant, and the service was great. Everything we tried was fresh and flavorful — the miso soup was comforting, the sushi rolls were excellent, and the dim sum was a pleasant surprise. It’s a perfect place to enjoy good Japanese food and a relaxing evening with friends.

Orca

Google
Unagi don was delicious! Cooked perfectly and the sauce was just the right amount. The portions seemed quite generous too as I was very full after! For lunch it comes with a miso soup or salad as well.

lolita l

Google
Had a good meal here. You can tell the sushi was fresh and well made. Started with the spicy crispy shrimp. That was delicious with some avocado. Had the shrimp tempura rolls and the California rolls. Also had the black cod which came with a pumpkin puree and spinach which was also good. Loved their crème brûlée the best though. Would go back for that and their green tea.

Suneel D.

Google
A quick late luncheon. Genuinely welcomed with a smile. Excellent food and service. Very friendly staff. Team work with smiles floating on the floor by all FOH staff- servers and bussers- attention to details by all staff, they always come back to check if one is enjoying one’s meal. Thank you- Faula, Fearn and team! Thoroughly enjoyed my sumptuous meal. Can’t wait to be back with friends. Kudos management for very well trained staff in a professional manner. This place truly defines hospitality/ great food- better than their other branches. 👍😋🫶❣️‼️

Sade G.

Google
I went here for a late solo lunch. The sushi was decent and the staff was very nice. The only complaint I have was that I was seated right next to the kitchen where wait staff comes and goes, so it was a little disruptive. I thought it was weird too since there were a lot of more favorable seats open in the restaurant and it wasn’t crowded at all. So that was a little disappointing.

Ray L.

Google
Place was pretty solid in terms of its sushi offerings, and the service was great. A bit on the pricier side, but it did taste fresh. Probably would bring people here for a splurge when I'm feeling fancy.

Cara

Google
A lovely spot - grabbed a quick lunch here. I ate alone, but also a great spot for intimate convo between small parties. Sushi and sashimi were fantastic - very fresh. Their lunch combo is extremely reasonably priced.... <$30 for what you see here (not including the wine, of course 😉). Stopped in on a whim and was NOT disappointed! Would absolutely come again. Service was fast and friendly.
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Dino B.

Yelp
So fresh so good. Yes the wait is horrendous but it's so worth it. A neighborhood gem.
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Ray L.

Yelp
Place was pretty solid in terms of its sushi offerings, and the service was great. A bit on the pricier side, but it did taste fresh. Probably would bring people here for a splurge when I'm feeling fancy.
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Aude L.

Yelp
I came here for a team bonding events with a group of coworkers. It was relatively easy to get a table for 6 of us on a weekday night at 6pm. I ordered the chirashi bowl. It had a great selection of different cuts of fish, octopus, shrimp, and tamago. Each piece was very fresh and the portions were generous. I also liked that they put various seasonings on the rice including perilla which was a very nice touch. While the fish was all very fresh, it wasn't quite are flavorful and buttery as other sushi spot I've tried in the area, but very reasonable quality for the price. The team that works here is very nice and they can accommodate a handful of dietary requests including kosher and shellfish free meals.
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Nick N.

Yelp
Came here for a work lunch as a backup plan and it should have been our first choice all along. Service was great and the food was excellent. No complaints. It also came with a salad that wasn't bad. It seemed like a lot of people came here for their lunch meetings. Would definitely come back!
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Jessica D.

Yelp
Oof stick to eating in the restaurant, maybe? Delivery was such a disappointment. Weirdly flavored gyoza, bland spinach, mushy rolls, and stringy fish in the sushi combo. It hurts to spend so much money for so little enjoyment.
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Suneel D.

Yelp
Had a wonderful quick late-luncheon. This branch defines true hospitality. Genuine smiling faces - staff- attention to details, friendly service and exquisite food! Worth every bite! Busy place and great ambiance. Can't wait to be back for more choices on the menu. Thank you Faula, Fearn and all team players!! Made my visit a memorable one. ‼
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Matt H.

Yelp
Love Mamoya. I think everyone needs their reliable sushi spot and Momoya has quickly become that for me. No matter which location I am at the food is always solid, and copious, and I am left extremely satisfied. Could service be better? Yes, it is a bit slow and staff isn't always the friendliest. The ambiance is very casual which I prefer in an easy sushi spot. Overall Momoya is a no frills sushi spot that always delivers in quality AND quantity.
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Amanda W.

Yelp
Ordered from Momoya for delivery and shared the sweet potato roll, crispy rice and spicy tuna and tuna with avocado and salad. First, the rolls were delicious! However, the tuna avocado was lacking in seasoning, it was so bland, definitely needed more flavor. However, loved the crispy rice, can never go wrong with crispy rice! Definitely a good sushi spot with quick delivery. Look forward to going to the restaurant soon!
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Christina S.

Yelp
Love this place! We went here after some shopping and as always, food is phenomenal! We didn't have a reservation, but they were able to get us in after about 20 minutes. We started with a few appetizers, then onto our mains, all which were fantastic. What I would suggest, is for the restaurant to seriously work on their desserts. We ordered the blueberry crème brûlée, for us it was not edible. We asked for it to be exchanged, and they happily did so and exchanged it for mochi. The mochi was better than the Brûlée, but not a good dessert. I think if this restaurant can nail their desserts or just be really good at one or two, it would help your guests finish off their meals perfectly. Instead, having a not great dessert, is what was the last taste in our mouth, which didn't reflect the amazingness of all the earlier dishes. Until they get dessert right, we'll go elsewhere for dessert. Like I said earlier. Still would highly recommend this place!!
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Matt S.

Yelp
Food - pieces were a bit small. The scallop was chopped up. I prefer full pieces. Can't complain about the flavor though Service - there was a wait but it went fast. Fast and attentive service Ambiance - modern place. Kinda small and they had lots of tables on top of eachother. Loud music made the people around us loud. Hard to have a conversation.
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Alana L.

Yelp
Momoya chelsea is one of my favorites! I prefer this location over the Soho one because it's nicer. Pros: -large menu -affordable (as in, in line with other sushi places) -delicious -great service - lots of water refills! - food comes out as it's ready -feels fancier than it is because they dim the lights at a certain point & it's overall a nice aesthetic cons: -tables are close to each other so it can be a little loud
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Ingrid S.

Yelp
It's probably insane that I hadn't been to Momoya yet when I'm always nearby. I always think I assumed they were ultra expensive. But they do almost every night have a line wrapped around out the door. Interestingly enough, they do have a very affordable lunch special every day where almost everything on a select menu is between $20-30. I've been twice so far and the food is super fresh. Like some of the freshest sushi I've ever had in my life. The service is truly impeccable and they're always super friendly. I ended up getting both times the 3 sushi roll for $20 deal. It's hard to pick a favorite. It's like picking your favorite child. But I really enjoyed the Yellowtail and the salmon avocado. They also give you a generous sized bowl of miso soup with it or the option of turning that into a salad. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.
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Christy L.

Yelp
The food is very good . The seating is a bit too tight , too much going on around and people like pretty on top of each others ... I don't like that when I'm eating. The staff are friendly. Waitress didn't offer dessert menu even when I asked for one she didn't remember to bring it . You just need to speak loud in this place because the surrounding is very crowded and noisy.. bathroom is downstair very tight spot.
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Hanna F.

Yelp
Fresh and delicious sushi. Perfect deals for lunch. Waitstaff was attentive and quick. Large space, but tables are pretty close together, which is typical of NYC.
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Olga G.

Yelp
Just as I remember it - Momoya never disappoints. Love the food and the service. Expect to be cramped into a little table in the corner, but you will be happy you did bc the wait is unreal (and they don't take reservations).
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Alyssa Y.

Yelp
Visited Momoya and was immediately taken by the lively ambiance and quick service. Despite the busy atmosphere, we were seated within a brief 15-minute wait. We started with the Eel Avocado Roll and the Chef's Special Sashimi. I also decided to try their soufflé pancakes and sushi/sashimi combos I loved how diverse the menu was ranging from matcha to pancakes to sushi! I recommend ordering the sushi tho and the matcha dish.
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Stephanie T.

Yelp
The shop wasn't too busy. We could find a reservation without ur seats. The water refills were very frequent. I feel like they came around every 5-10 minutes. Service was polite. Tempura taster The batter is good and came out quickly. There's a lot of variation in the tempura, including seafood, which was nice. Tiny Spicy tuna There's a big center for the sushi which is not very strong, but has a fishy fishy flavor The rice is not really my favorite, on the but there's not a lot in the first place. I wanted a bit more of that tuna flavor from the top sashimi , but it was a bit underwhelming. The spicy tuna roll does not live up to its name... it's only barely spicy. Black dynamite roll There's a kind of sweet mango sauce which I almost mistook for eel sauce. It's a little surprising, but not bad. I liked the dynamite roll overall. The roll is big and the seeds have a nice crunch. I didn't see a lot of raw fish from the two specialties we ordered. The specialties are more like big, cooked novelty dishes.
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christie c.

Yelp
Wow. Just wow. Their bento box below me away. I had the spicy tuna roll with teriyaki sauce. The chicken was so crispy and tasty and I loved their shumai. Will be back.
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Alexandra L.

Yelp
The Quick: My go to favorite 'nice' sushi restaurant in NYC. Get the tuna crispy rice, it's a must!! The details: This spot has a great vibe and is an upscale sushi spot without being pretentious. I wouldn't go here for an inexpensive takeout lunch - although they do actually have a great lunch menu with reasonably priced specials. The unique dishes make this spot special - the crispy rice, the truffle tuna pizza (pictured), the edamame dumplings ... All stars. Enjoy! Note: they don't take reservations The damage: a bit pricier but worth it
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Annika K.

Yelp
Came on a Saturday night with no reservation- they gave us a 30 min wait time and once they called us back to be seated they actually weren't ready for us which was unfortunate - so we waited in the restaurant for about 20 more mins before being seated once we were seated we ordered immediately but our food took so long to come out - probably close to 30 min the food itself was good - favorites were crispy rice and rainbow roll. otherwise ive had better asian food but this definitely satisfied the craving especially for a last minute game plan decision with no resy. id recommend this spot for sure for a solid asian fix!!
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MaDonna W.

Yelp
The sushi here is creative. We highly recommend that you make a reservation. They will not seat you until your entire party is at the restaurant you can be put on a waiting list which goes by extremely fast. The tables are a little bit cramped together as long as you don't mind the people next to you hearing your conversation. the food was very fresh. The atmosphere was great. The music was wonderful, and the service was very kind. They have some very tasty Junmai sakes. The tables are very small, but they do come and take the empty plates away very quickly. It was a really great vibe. We enjoyed it.
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Brooke B.

Yelp
I did a pick up order on Friday for lunch. I got their lunch special of three sushi rolls and a side salad. It was phenomenal but I sadly didn't take a picture. I highly recommend the spicy tuna roll. It was my favorite! I'll definitely be coming here again since the lunch special was reasonably priced - maybe dine in next time.

Matthew P.

Yelp
Wholly mediocre delivery experience especially given the price. Sushi was fine but had a little too much rice for my liking. Same went for the spring roll. Dumplings were very oily and lackluster. Don't think I would try again given the other options in the area.
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Shari C.

Yelp
Momoya was a pleasant find if you are looking for a trendy sushi spot. AMBIANCE I came on a Tuesday evening and found the place packed to the brim! Upon entering, there's a qr code you have to scan to put your name down as they don't take reservations. We had to wait about 30 min before getting seated. FOOD As someone who finds variety is the spice of life, I decided to order the Momoya Box ($28), which you can choose from chicken or salmon teriyaki as your main. The box also comes with miso soup, your choice of spicy tuna or california roll, tempura, salad and shumai. We found everything to be very fresh, especially the sushi and tempura. As for the shumai, it had an interesting texture (like wavy noodles on top) and probably the one thing I would skip again. SERVICE Service was great and the waitstaff kept checking up on us. I'd love to come back and try their sushi rolls or even their lunch special. Highly recommend!
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Rosanna N.

Yelp
Did not have to wait long but line got longer closer to 7 pm. The staff was super sweet and helpful. The food was fine but it gave me a stomachache after. I had the sushi sashimi combo and it was a lot of food for one person. Enjoyed the corn soup and crispy tuna. Was disappointed that they didn't have the parfait like the soho location. The seating is also very tight and hard to navigate.
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Ruchi A.

Yelp
Randomly came across this place in New York and it was so good! This was the best chirashi bowl I've ever had and the spicy crispy shrimp was very tasty We had food around 3 so it wasn't as packed but the servers were nice
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Kemi A.

Yelp
The food was so good. Came for lunch, the crowd after 2pm was minimal. Apparently they have a lunch menu until 230pm My friend got something off the lunch menu. The Chirashi. I knew i def wanted the crispy rice from the Yelp photos. I also got the fresh spring roll. I didn't take a photo. I was honestly already full from the crispy roll. I took most of the spring roll to go. We shared the warm chocolate cake... Yummy. Over all great place with fresh food. Will be back.

Jane H.

Yelp
Food was a total disappointment after thinking it was Meriken... Service good. Everything was super fishy tasting..,
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Melody C.

Yelp
I picked this adorable spot for Japanese fare to celebrate my husband's birthday. We went all out and happily ordered too much food for the two of us. Starters/Appetizers: Butakaku = Slow Cooked Berkshire Pork Belly, Daikon ($15) It came nicely wrapped in leaves and sat in a shallow pool of broth. We were excited by the fancy presentation but weren't too stoked about the taste. It reminded me of the pork belly that my mom uses to bring out some flavor in her Chinese soups. We usually don't eat the leftover pork belly and only drink the soup in my household. So to taste and see something similar here was disappointing, especially for $15. The flavor profile is very light and clean if that's what you're interested in. I give it a 2/5. Wagyu Crispy Rice = Seared A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef, Spicy Soy Vinaigrette, Cumin, Coriander Seed ($19) Really interesting concept! The wagyu was layered onto the roll of crispy rice like sushi. I can't do raw, so I didn't eat this one because the wagyu was only seared and not fully cooked through. My husband's only comment is that it wasn't memorable. Crispy Calamari served with sake plum sauce ($15) It was pretty good and more similar to Chinese-style crispy calamari than Italian-American-style. I say this because the calamari pieces weren't curled in and much fatter. Also, the batter that it was coated in had a light yellow color instead of a golden brown. I give it a 5/5. Crispy Lobster Spring Roll ($20?) My favorite appetizer out of the ones I tried here. I love spring rolls in general, and I eat a lot of 'em but this was the first time I had lobster in my spring roll and cut diagonally. A little sad that it only came with 4 small pieces. It felt filling to me. Oh and the spring roll came with a dipping sauce that wasn't the usual Worcestershire sauce from those dim sum places. I give it a 5/5. Entree: Sukiyaki Gozen = A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef Hotpot in Sweet Soy, Shirataki Glass Noodles, Burdock, Half Boiled Organic Egg, House Japanese Pickle ($35) It was served on this cute tray with a bunch of little plates housing rice, Japanese pickle, miso soup, etc. It was a very hearty dish, but more better suited for the winter time. The beef is the really thinly sliced type that's perfect for hotpot/shabu shabu. The miso soup didn't taste the same as the ones at my local Japanese restaurants... the ingredients were more elevated? I give it a 3.5/5. Spicy Salmon & Mango Roll with avocado and puffed rice ($18) The salmon was raw so I scraped off the salmon when I tried one piece. It was alright but maybe it would've tasted even better with the salmon? I'll never know, haha! My husband recalls it was pretty good though. I give it a 3.5/5. Dessert: Haru Ranman = Seasonal Parfait ($28) This will probably be the most expensive parfait that I ever have. It was actually $36 after tips and tax! I tried to order this after my lunch but the waitress said they ran out and the chef was going to need to make more for dinner patrons. So I had to come back when they opened up again for dinner to get my hands on it. I would say that the parfait was like an art exhibit and the chef surely put a lot of time and effort into creating it. But now that I've tasted the parfait, I would cap it at $18. I've definitely had better parfaits in my life, but I can't deny that it is the most beautiful and fun parfait I've come across. It's nice that it comes with a paper detailing the breakdown of what each ingredient in the parfait was and sakura powder on the side to dust onto the parfait. All in all, no regrets but once is enough. I give it a 4/5. Service was excellent.
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Chris L.

Yelp
We've been to Momoya a couple times now - both in SoHo and the UWS locations. The layout is very clean with a modest upscale vibe. Servers were fast, helpful, and attentive. The food was very good! We had the chorashi bowl, katsu don, eel over rice, calamari, and tempura. Everything was very good, really no misses. For such a sleek atmosphere, the food is pretty decently priced and the portions are large. For drinks, we got the watermelon and passion fruit cocktails which were also good. Would recommend this place for good Japanese food in a sleek environment.
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Olivia P.

Yelp
The quality of the fish at this restaurant is amazing. You can taste how fresh it is. I would highly recommend coming here for a nicer sushi dinner. Their menu is fairly extensive and has a lot of different options that are unique. I got the Chirashi Don, and despite the price, I was pleasantly surprised with how much fish there was in the bowl! There's multiple thick pieces of every type of fish, so I found it worth the $39 price tag. Fish included: - Fresh crab - Salmon - Shrimp - Tuna - Egg - Scallop - Snapper - Yellowtail And more!
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Tori G.

Yelp
One of my favorite go to sushi restaurants in the city. The Chelsea location is by far the best, then the UWS one, followed by the SoHo location (IMO). Been here countless times and the service and quality are always flawless. I love to start with the corn soup - it literally feels like a hug. The yellowtail jalapeño is also a favorite of mine - the marinade is crisp and fresh and the yellowtail hamachi is always buttery. Of course the crispy rice is a go to. It never disappoints. The sushi entree is also such a great deal for so many cuts of delicious fish. I love the scallop sushi - the bit of char to wasabi to roe ratio is just perfect.
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James B.

Yelp
Today I stopped off here after work. I ordered the following Crispy rice- very good. Interesting chewy texture, good flavor. Crab cake- it was only ok, very strong truffle flavor, other than that nothing special. Outside was crispy, inside tasted doughy and soft crabby. Ok ginger flavor depending on the piece. Lobster tempura roll- Outside was crispy, inside was soft, couldn't really tell it was lobster because tempure was dominant flavor. Chocolate cake with matcha ice cream- eh, it was ok. Nothing special, tasted like microwaved premade cake. Creme brulee-a little too sweet, outside was nice and crispy, inside nice and creamy, the blueberry added a nice contrast. Service: the service was quick and friendly. Overall: The crispy rice was the mvp, if you get one dish let it be that.
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Albert W.

Yelp
Came here for my birthday and we had the Momoya Box, which contained nine sections of hand crafted chirashi bowls. Very pretty. While each base was the same sushi rice, pickled veg, and shisho leaf, all the toppings were fresh (except the uni) and unique that it made it feel much like getting an omakase at $65. We also had a traditional handroll which was honestly forgettable. However the evening ended with some complimentary dessert (for my birthday) which had ice cream over large chunks of fresh mochi - very tasty. Great date place and option for a celebration.
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Vicky R.

Yelp
We came on a Friday night for dinner and got seated right away. We started with a miso soup which was delicious and generous with tofu and seaweed. We then got the crispy rice roll which comes with spicy tuna on top. I love the texture of the crispy rice and the mix of flavors of the tuna and shiitake and jalapeño. We also got the rainbow roll and spicy yellowtail which were filling and generous with the fish. Overall a wonderful sushi place and fun for a nice occasion.
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Corliss K.

Yelp
Super cute dual leveled restaurant with nice interior decor. My friends and I came here for a birthday brunch -- the tables upstairs are great for a party of 6. The food is here okay, but the desserts here are amazing! I got the chirashi from the lunch menu. The fish was fresh, but I wouldn't say it was anything mind blowing. The portions are definitely much bigger than I anticipated, so it was a pleasant surprise for all of us. I would come back for the desserts any day. Nothing is too crazy sweet and the flavors are to die for. My favorite had to be the matcha lava toast. There were mochi bits and red bean, and the inside of the toast oozes with matcha. I unfortunately wasn't able to get a picture of their more well known parfait! For the month, it was cherry blossom themed and it was definitely a sight of its own. They change the theme of the parfait regularly, so I think it's worth the order.
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Richa T.

Yelp
The sushi by itself is worth maybe 2-3 stars. Yes that's right - I really was not a huge fan of the sushi here. However, the dessert parfaits are to die for. This is perhaps the best dessert I have ever had. I came in for the fall and each bite tasted exactly like how you would imagine the leaves changing colors do. The parfait is so complicated it comes with its own instruction booklet. The items have a similar composition each season. However, the flavors are meant to speak to each season. I cannot wait to come back to try the winter parfait. Btw, this restaurant has locations all over Manhattan. But this is the only location you can get the parfait. IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC
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Sophie O.

Yelp
- Crispy Rice Roll 8.9/10 (Spicy tuna, shiitake, and pickled jalapeño.) love love LOVE crispy rice and LOVE spicy tuna. - Salmon Crunch Roll 9.3/10 (Mango, avocado, and spicy salmon.) FIRE. forgot what a fresh sushi roll taste like. That salmon melted in my mouth.
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Andrea S.

Yelp
Found this place on yelp and was not disappointed. Will be coming back again and possibly try the other locations. The food is delicious. We enjoyed everything we ordered. Best chirashi we ever had. Love the unique shumai wrapper. We wish they offered more signature roll options but the ones they have are fresh. I liked the salmon crunchy roll a little bit more than the black dynamite roll. We a hared the crispy rice roll as an appetizer. The restaurant is cute but wish the tables were a larger, felt cramped. The food came out quickly but our waiter was not very attentive even though it was not very busy. Overall, I recommend checking this place out.
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Fernanda S.

Yelp
Love love love!! The vibes were great We made a reservation and got seated immediately Our table was on the 2nd floor We got a new waiter/in training and he was very nice doing his best the sushi was amazing the toro roll was one of the best ever so fresh It's definitely on the pricey side but worth it The cocktail was also delicious and strong We also got complimentary edamame bowl not sure if it was because of the waiter in training or it's just the norm but we loved it
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Rachel T.

Yelp
Has become my go to date spot in NYC. Just incredible value, fresh fish, and the hands down best crispy rice roll.
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Shanna L.

Yelp
This review is for the delivery. The food came promptly and was well packaged. They had a BOGO on Uber eats so I did BOGO edamame and BOGO spicy tuna roll, miso soup, and the tempura appetizer. The edamame was overcooked and unsalted. I still ate it but it could have used 2 less minutes. The miso soup was tasty with a lot Of tofu and kelp. The tempura wasn't bad. The shrimp are big and tasty as well as the onion. I wish the batter was crisper. The dipping ponzu was good. Overall not a bad choice but I really love a crispy exterior to tempura . I tasted one of the spicy tuna rolls and I had to pass. I've had sushi from some of the top places in the city and it did not taste fresh. It was not overtly fishy but given the quality of the other items I did not eat more of it. Overall I would give this place a 2.5. It does seem a lot of people do like it but I feel for the price the quality should be a lot better and even the BOGO doesn't make up for the quality when you are getting BOGO on mediocre items.
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Colleen E.

Yelp
I usually dine at Momoya Chelsea but I came to Momoya soho for dinner with my husband because they accept reservations and we didn't want to wait. I'll start by saying our service was great. Waitress and support staff were attentive and pleasant. I come to Momoya because in my opinion they have the best spicy tuna crispy rice. However, the crispy rice was a let down. The rice tasted and felt stale, and was super hard.. like it had been sitting for a while. Yes I know crispy rice is supposed to be crispy... but this wasn't that. Super disappointed because that's what I come here for! The other apps were sub par. Nothing I'd try again. I'll be going back to Momoya Chelsea to see if the crispy rice is still amazing there. Fingers crossed.
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Elizabeth C.

Yelp
Ouuuu this place was so good!!!! Had it bookmarked and finally got the chance to visit. Sooo worth it!! Not only is the space neat with friendly staff but the food!!!! Top notch. My bestie & I had the Aji Tacos and Shumai to start, followed by the yellowtail jalapeños and crispy tuna rolls. Everything was delish!! To the point that we ordered two extra orders of the yellowtail. For dessert we finished with the chocolate cake and had a bottle of Riesling that tied everything together. Our server was so sweet, helpful and overall very attentive. Will definitely be back!
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Jason S.

Yelp
(4.5 stars) Dang I gotta give it up for the chicken teriyaki here, I can't remember the last time I had it as good. It's got the right amount of burntness, the teriyaki flavor not overpowering, and the meat super tender. I could've eaten just a bucket of that and some rice and had the best lunch. The rest of the box is pleasant too, especially the vegetable tempura. I could order this again and again.
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Cynthia A.

Yelp
Came here on a weeknight. Originally wanted to get takeout, but their pickup menu was closed for the night. Staff is very hospitable and attentive. You. An see the chefs preparing meals while seated at your table. Tables are somewhat close together, but we were seated in a table away from other patrons, which was nice. I let my stomach do the talking while ordering. Was very hungry. Mixed green salad with ginger dressing- a standard at Japanese restaurants. This one was well dressed. Refreshing. I scraped the plate for lettuce and sauce. Tuna avocado appetizer- fresh tuna with avocado layer on top of a sauce that was a Kim to the ginger dressing, but different. May have had peanuts in it. Was very tasty. We ordered 3 rolls. You can pretty much customize any way you want: California roll- brown rice Salmon avocado roll- Naruto style salmon Avocado roll regular All were very good. I was stuffed at the end. Solid meal. Last call is at 9:45pm. Our server came by twice to check on us at 10 and 5 min prior to, which was nice. Great place for a meal in the neighborhood.
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Mary N.

Yelp
Good sushi with plenty of seating and clean, inviting interior design. We asked for outdoor seating and they brought us to a section of the restaurant that might have been technically outside, but was basically a green house attached to the indoor dining. We shared shishito peppers as an appetizer and I ordered the boston roll for myself. Everything was good, but wow the boston roll was very unwieldy. I really was not sure how to eat it without it falling to pieces. The flavors were OK otherwise. My sister ordered the momoya box which was enormous and we ended up sharing. Still couldn't finish it! Overall, the food was good. This is nicer sit down spot for your usual sushi options.
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rachel n.

Yelp
Not sure how I felt about this place. Everything that had seafood tasted fishy and not very fresh. The miso soup was good but that was about it. The crispy rice was okay but I wasn't a fan of the toppings. Not one person at the table enjoyed the shrimp/chicken dumplings. Other than the mediocre food service was okay. Place was crowded and seemed popular.
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Adrienne S.

Yelp
Highly recommend the sushi!!! Very impressed by the quality of the fish. Everything tasted amazing and it was super fresh. May be the best sushi I've ate yet! The service was great and the staff was friendly. The space is a bit small but everything is really clean. Highly recommend! It's a short walk from the High Line.