Moshi Moshi Sushi & Izakaya

Been here multiple times, and each has been wonderful service and even better food. My go to sushi restaurant in Seattle. Go if you get the chance!!

Great restaurant with a really nice atmosphere, nice selection of food and drink. The calamari was great and the dish was quite large. Service was friendly and attentive. Some of the sushi could have been fresher but overall the meal was very good. The izakaya vibe and overall atmosphere was great. Spent $150 with drinks and tip for two. We ate well.

Lovely Japanese place. Delicious food, great service and pleasant atmosphere. We were there just before they closed for lunch. I love the sockeye salmon sashimi that I couldn’t get on the East Coast easily.

Had an amazing sushi dinner here last night. Great ambiance, great food, we will be going back. My group ordered Mixed Mushroom Batayaki, Spicy tuna crispy rice, and Takoyaki for appetizers. All of which were delicious, the Takoyaki could have used more octopus and was a little mushy but had great flavor and was delicious if you only had 1 or 2 balls. For sushi we ordered Monte Ca, Moshi Moshi, Spicy Bomb, and Tuna Love. All of which we will order again. The Spicy Bomb I 10/10 recommend, we might get two of next time. The torched tops of the roll adds an amazing flavor.

Fun date night spot for sushi and cocktails. I would recommend getting some gyoza, edamame, and miso soup to start. We also got the rainbow roll and a couple of other rolls that were great. They have seating on the first and second floors and other bar seating next to the kitchen as well.

Love this spot! Got the Moshi Moshi roll, Geisha roll, and the Cali Crunch roll. Everything was fantastic and it came out really fast. It’s definitely a great experience if you are celebrating an occasion or just going out for a date.

It’s always interesting to try sushi in the Pacific Northwest because you just never know as I’ve had sushi from LA and the original fish market, Tsukiji in Tokyo. This place was good we had a variety of dishes focusing on nigiri (sushi on rice). We also ordered the Rumi Roll, it was good. The one thing I noticed though was the sushi rice was not room temperature but rather cold and it didn’t have that subtle sweetness. Don’t know if it was because we had it for lunch time vs dinner but it was a little disappointing. The sushi and rice proportion was spot on. We also ordered the fatty sushi’s like the toros, salmon, and yellow tail ones. The spicy tuna crispy rice was good also, interesting that they used clarified butter for the crispy rice part.

Fun lunch spot in the heart of Ballard Avenue. Dropped in during the Sunday farmer's market and was rewarded with prompt and friendly service and surprisingly good value. Highly recommend the lunchtime Bento box specials. Kid-friendly too.

Delicious food. Something for everyone. I had the spicy edamame & the mushrooms. Good options for vegetarians.

The sushi used to be ok but have gone down in quality, for the same price I could go for top sushi in downtown. I think the non sushi plates are much better quality and value, although it is sad that chawanmushi is no longer on the menu. My biggest problem however is the service. As a solo diner, I was told all the tables were reserved and there were only bar tops available, more than once. Guess what? By the time I finished my meal, most of the empty tables are still empty. Although I understand the reasoning behind this, lying to your customers is never a good idea. I would come here more often but it looks like they don't care about my business, so I will go somewhere else where my patronage is valued.

Popped in for lunch with two friends on Sunday and were seated immediately. It's super cute inside and was pretty bustling. Two of us ordered bento boxes (and I additionally got nigiri), and the other had miso soup and a specialty roll. The food came out quickly and we enjoyed it. Knocking off stars because I ordered a $6 non-alcoholic drink called Something or Nothing off of the daily specialty menu (hibiscus and rose soda), but on the check I was charged for a $14 alcoholic drink named Something Out of Nothing (which is absolutely not what I wanted or received). I was also charged for maguro (lean tuna) instead of the bincho (albacore) that I ordered, which was $12 compared to $9. Based on the color difference, I believe I did receive the maguro, but I didn't notice at the time as I wasn't expecting to get something that I didn't order! I especially wasn't expecting to get the wrong fish at a sushi restaurant. Overall, good food but frustrating that one item was wrong and two items were incorrectly upcharged on our bill. Yes - I should've said something at the time, but my friend handled the bill and I didn't see it until we were squaring up later. Not sure if I'll go back, as I don't want to have to inspect the bill and every piece of nigiri to make sure it's what I ordered!

A solid sushi spot with good service! Not my favorite in the city but I would come here again if I was in the area. It was a good spot for a date, definitely make a reservation. Moshi Moshi roll: loved the seared scallop on top, didn't taste the ponzu Rumi Roll: satisfied my craving for salmon and appreciated that the tempura flakes on top were extra crunchy Geisha roll: wasn't that memorable for me.

This time i ordered the fried smelt - in other japanese restaurants, its a light fry and has a nice crisp, but this time at Moshi Moshi, it was fried to a crisp. pretty bad. Every fried thing I've ordered has been overcooked. Tonkatsu, smelt, and shrimp heads. Avoid the fried food

Hard to see what others saw here. TL;DR: don't bother. Go elsewhere. There's tons of better places in Seattle. Food: bento was decent value and quality, but the nigiri platter was absolutely the worst nigiri I've had anywhere in the PNW - and potentially the world (it was legendary how bad it was). Service was ok - there was only one other person there when we were seated (1215pm reservation via OpenTable), but when we left most of the tables were taken. The service definitely degraded over our time there. One solid example was when they asked to clear my bento when I was clearly not done (my partner made a comment to me about that - which is rare because it must have stood out to leave an impression). Ambience - not much of one to speak of. Verdict: not sure how this place had such high ratings. Maybe non-calibrated folks who don't come here for the namesake dish (sushi)? I'm sure the izakaya and/or other things are good. Tonkatsu wasn't bad, ditto for spicy tuna and the veggie tempura. I would not recommend this place to anyone who wants even "mediocre" sushi.

Popped in for a late dinner and although I was skeptical looking in the windows (seeing staff behind the sushi counter laughing it up, and only 2 other groups of customers dining), I was starving and gave it a chance. I should have trusted my gut. The host offered us a seat at the bar or booth. We decided to wait 5 mins for a booth. No real greeting, just asked to wait. Then our server shows up with waters and sets them down, walks away. She finally comes back and greets us and we order. Omurice is a favorite of mine from childhood growing up in Japan. Fairly simple comfort food dish that has ketchup or demi glace in it. The "omelet" on top already made me worry, and one bite confirmed this was not omurice. Just a random rice pilaf of sorts seasoned with bonito (wth?) and barely any sauce. The rice was definitely not seasoned with ketchup or demi glace. I was too hungry and ate it anyway. My partner ordered chicken katsu curry. The rice was clumpy and there were two big pieces of potato and some slivers of onion. All in all, the price of the meal ($16-ish each) had me reframing my opinion. For Ballard it's a pretty cheap dinner. But the combo of inattentive staff joking around all night and not being helpful (laughing at us because we didn't know the restrooms were on the other side of the restaurant??) and mediocre food means we won't be back.残念でした。

This is quickly becoming our go-to spot for sushi. We've been here twice and the service is great. Helpful staff, friendly, and knowledgeable. They have a lot of options if you are wanting something other than sushi. I've had the Yakisoba which was great! I've also had a few vegetarian sushi options. All have been really good. We've sat at the sushi bar and the window bar. Party of 2 with no reservations and we always get seated in these spaces right away. If you have a larger party or want a table, reservations are probably a good idea.

Had the pleasure to dine here solo yesterday evening and it was quite the treat. Seated at the sushi bar, the ambiance is perfect for a date, families, or if you are feeding the craving for sushi for one like myself. They have the capabilities to accommodate all. Ordered the sushi and sashimi platter for one chefs choice. Everything served melted in my mouth and was fresh to taste just as if were straight from the sea which is how it should be. Ikura was topped with quail eggs such a delightful treat. Uni was market priced straight from Japan. Yummy. Dessert was gluten free yuzu citrus ice cream made with rice flour mochi- such a unique flavor and must try. Will definitely be back here in the future for more. Thanks for a great time!

Came in for dinner around 9, and this place did NOT DISAPPOINT! The star was the fatty tuna and the King Salmon. It's expensive, no doubt but the presentation and quality matches the price. Definitely recommend!

Solid neighborhood sushi spot. Good vibes inside, always clean and warm. If I have craving this is a good quick spot to go to. Good happy hour too if you're around!

Came here with a group after walking in the area. Had a little wait but they estimated the wait perfectly so we could get a drink nearby. The staff where super friendly. We sat in the upper loft. On a cold night it was nice and warm. The noise level was not to bad even at a center table. Food was great. I had some soup what came hot and perfectly seasoned. A few of the party had sushi and it was flavorful and well made.

Pretty good sushi spot. Cute vibe inside. Good California roll. The scallions in the Negihama roll were overpowering. Couldn't even taste the fish. Rumi roll was disappointing. It looked yummy, but Lacked flavor and the tempura flakes were like sawdust. The Tonkatsu Katsu was really good though. And my hubby really enjoyed the Tamago nigiri. Another favorite was the white wine. A great Portuguese wine at a sushi spot...who knew!

WOW! This sushi was incredibly fresh and delicious. I had: - Seattle Roll -- huge pieces of orange, fresh salmon. All the flavors and textures melded perfectly. - Negitoro Roll -- WOW! I have not had such a tasty negitoro roll before. The texture and flavor was incredible and perfectly balanced in this simple roll. - Saba Nigiri -- Tasty. Not as pickly as I usually prefer. Would have preferred a slightly smaller rice ball. But it was quite good. - Aji Nigiri (Spanish mackerel) -- Sooooo fresh, so good! - Agadashi Tofu -- both GF and vegetarian, super tasty. Great service, too. I wish I could go back tonight before I leave seattle!!

My partner and I have enjoyed coming here but last night I was really disappointed with the service. We sat at the high bar and after they took our order, the didn't check in on us for the rest of the night. When our dumplings came we didn't have any chopsticks or silverware and even though there were three people working at the bar, I couldn't get anyone's attention. On the third loud "excuse me", the owner finally stopped his conversation with the guy next to us to help. Our dumplings were still warm, would have been nice to have them hot. Again we weren't checked on for the rest of the evening. The tuna roll was delicious, everything else I'd but in the good/fine category. Don't go there on a holiday I guess.

I want this restaurant to please hear this: I walked in on a Sunday evening, just my husband and I. The hostess asked me if we had reservations, we said no. She made a show of how tough it might be for us to get a table. Restaurant is half full. She seats us anyway. After we're seated, she comes up and tells me the table is reserved and we have to move. We move. She does this one more time before we order. We move. We ordered and ate, everything about that was normal. My point is, we got huffs and puffs and shuffled around- but no one ever came in for those tables. Or any other tables while we were there. I won't go back bc I was made to feel so unimportant. For what? It was truly bizarre behavior.

Just want to put a plug in here for the service. Our server was really friendly and gave good advice since we were hungry and had two kids with us. Very patient. The food was delicious. I'm not a sushi expert, so there's that. But I really enjoyed my time at Moshi Moshi.

I went with my partner and we both got the lunch bento box which was an incredible deal. He loves seafood and I'm a real vegetarian and we were both v full and happy. The head chef is a woman which just is so excellent; she even took the time to ask how everything was which was cool.

After being ignored at Shiku Sushi down the street, we left and tried Moshi Moshi. EXCELLENT service. It was bustling and busy but we still got seated immediately at the sushi bar. The sushi chef was friendly and welcoming. We had a fantastic, fast meal of nigiri & maki rolls. Recommend the special amberjack, hamachi nigiri.

The service is completely adequate. But the food is great! Since moving into the neighborhood, this place has become our new favorite dinner spot.

The food was good, fresh and quick for a late Friday night meal. I will say, the 5 stars is for the nigiri & sashimi chef, Mike. We sat at the bar and Mike was the nicest chef! He showed us all the different kinds of fish, had us try some nigiri and we had such a good time chatting with him. Definitely recommend sitting at the bar area!

I have never left a review before but truly the worst service I've experienced in all of Seattle at any restaurant. Do not recommend wasting time or money here.

The server was a bit distracted but overall not terrible. The food was amazing the rolls were very fresh! The inside was very cute! It was also relative decently priced for really fresh

We have dined here twice now and the food quality was excellent both times! My husband has tried three drinks from their bar menu so far and each was a winner. Takoyaki is one of our favorite dishes, and they make it very well. From the sushi and rolls, the Yellow Submarine is our favorite. Great restaurant with affordable prices! They even have a menu recommending vegetarian and gluten free items which was very helpful for our party.

Chutoro was the least fresh I've ever tried. Not even good. That's a key measure for me. First order of hamachi was mediocre, 2nd order was better. If the fish ain't great, it's bad sushi.

they fly the lgbt flag with the bipoc stripes but give terrible service to bipoc. a couple white ladies showed up after us and finished their food and signed their check before we even got food.

I generally don't write reviews, because they are so subjective. One night staff is not doing well, chef having a so-so night; a next night, all good. But this one I have to do. I was at Moshi Moshi this evening. Arrived at about 5:10, only a few people there at this time. A friend was in from town; we both love sushi, so we decided to try Moshi. She's heard good things about it. I arrived by myself. I chose to sit at the bar. It's my favorite way to have sushi. I was there by myself for about 5 mins before my friend arrived. All that time, the bartender (young female) took one glance at me, knew I was there, but never acknowledged my presence. Not even a hello. A couple minutes later, a man walked it, also sat at the bar -- got attention and service within a couple mins. My friend arrived; we both sat there for about 15 mins - making casual chit-chat figuring she'd come over any minute now. But still no acknowledgement of either of us. In that time, the man had a 2nd drink, and a food order delivered to him, still like we weren't there. She finally did come over; we ordered cocktails. The cocktails took another 15 mins or more to arrive. We also ordered gyoza same time we ordered drinks. Figured it took her 20 mins to take our order, 15 mins to get a drink, so, how long before food? During the wait for drinks, I watched her rinse her shakers, talked to another server, paid attention to the register, took another order from the man -- but no making drinks for us! She seemed to finally remember we ordered drinks, and they finally arrived. They were mediocre to bad. Her fault. She made them. We didn't bother saying anything; already felt we were fighting a losing battle with her. Gyozas arrived, also mediocre. Not her fault. She didn't make them. But we ate them. At some point during this time, a couple other customers came in. Sat at the bar. Almost instant service. After that, my friend and I decided -- time to go. I wasn't going to spend any more time or money there. I debated not tipping her, but that's not my style, so I tipped about 15%. I'm usually a 20-30% tipper for good service (even if mediocre food), but I could barely justify the 15%. Oh, and I also had to ask her to run my check, because she seemed to have ignored that as well. I don't know what her issue was. Why her service to us was so awful. Maybe she was new? They were busy? She's still figuring things out? But I can't explain how she responded to the other folks at the bar so differently, providing the service I was hoping to get! I don't want to imagine it had anything to do with the fact that everyone else, including my friend, had a race in common -- except me. So I'm going to dismiss that notion. But my friend and I decided we have zero reasons to go back to Moshi Moshi. Maybe it was just her, and the experience would be different with someone else. But since both food and drink were mediocre, I have no interest in finding out. But I hope all these 5 stars I'm seeing really was earned. We left and went down the street to Shiku. Service, food, attitude, ambience, was like night and day. Staff fun, friendly, welcoming; food great. I'm going back to Shiku.

This place is fantastic. Creative cocktail menu, and very delicious nigiri! Seriously underrated I believe, and their fish is on par with much more expensive restaurants. We had oysters and 3 different sets of nigiri. 2 were tasting samplers off the menu, the third set was entirely comprised of their daily specials. Every bite was tasty, and the uni was particularly good. I will definitely come back again when I want a high caliber meal!

I had higher expectations for the sushi quality and portions. Walking in it seems like there is a lot of space for seating, however, they sat us right in the middle of two tables where we could overhear each other's conversations. The rest of the restaurant was pretty empty. The food was okay - I expected better quality of fish for the tuna roll. The tempura was good but small portioned. The best fish was the spicy karage by far! Maybe I will be back in the future for the karage - but nothing else really caught my eye (or taste buds).

We stumbled in here because the other sushi place we wanted to go to was closed and Moshi Moshi was a treat! Food was spectacular and the decor was fresh and inviting. The service team was all so spectacular! We had Jack as our server and you could tell this team values details and timeliness! Will be coming back here!

I have been coming here for years, they never disappoint and the chefs are great! Bartenders always have rotating fun cocktails. Great date night or solo place to grab some yummy sushi.

I rarely write a review but our recent experience at Moshi Moshi deserves recognition. We travel a lot and, as a result, keep a running list of our top five restaurant around the world - Rotterdam, Vienna, Tokyo, Seoul. Where the dining experience is so exceptional that we would hop on a plane just for the dining experience. Where's the fifth? Right here in Seattle, Moshi Moshi. It's the first time we had Omakase at Moshi Moshi and it was mind boggling good! Add the incredible staff - Brian and Jeanne - and you have one incredible experience. Just for the record, it's not our first time to Moshi Moshi. Every meal has been outstanding. And, while we've tried other sushi restaurants in the area, nothing compares to the Moshi Moshi experience. It's transcendental!

We made a reservation for 4 at 8 pm. The hostess sat us upstairs and it was too hot. People who were upstairs looked miserable. We asked if we could be moved downstairs where they had 3 available tables. She said they didn't have any. We asked about the empty tables and she didn't know what to say. I told my wife we might as well leave since we are not welcomed here and that's what we did. Honestly, service in general has not been great here. We had many incidences but this was the worst.

We went with a group of 6 and were quickly seated and had no problem splitting the bill at the end of the meal. The cocktail I ordered was very yummy and very pretty as well. The menu had a large selection of both rolls and sashimi, and everything we ordered tasted very fresh and vibrant. Service was god and all the food came out quickly as well. One of our new favorite sushi spots in Ballard.

Cozy spot for tasty rolls and really fun cocktails! The rolls are generous and priced fairly, always tasting fresh and offering some creative flavor combinations. Plenty of veggie and cooked options as well for those who are not as fond of fish. Their cocktail menu is impressive, with their seasonal specials featuring some one of a kind pairings - like yuzu and shishito pepper. The place is small, so I would recommend making a reservation for bigger parties. I've never had trouble walking in and getting a table or spot at the bar for two. In my experience, their staff was lovely and very attentive. We received recommendations and were checked in with multiple times throughout the meal.

We love sushi and we love Izakaya. This place has both so it's a no-brainer to stop by here last weekend for a quick lunch after strolling the Sunday market. When we came in we were quite starving. The hostess quickly walked us to a table on the second floor. The place has a lot of sunlight and it's an open environment, very welcoming. Our server was readily available to check on our table for dirty dishes or if we wanted to order more items. They observe social distancing, you won't be sitting too close outside anyone outside your household. Every table has a QR code to scan and see their menu which is a quite large selection. We started off with some Blue Fin Chu-toro sashimi that came in 5fresh and tender pieces. Then we enjoyed some lightly battered Agedashi Tofu with dashi - a must order for us. And of course we couldn't pass on some Yakitori. You got three skewers of perfectly grilled chicken that's still tender with that smoky flavor and the sauce has a great balance of sweet and salty, simply delicious! We also ordered 3 specialty rolls and loved them all. Tuna Love Roll was simply delicious with a deep fried spicy tuna and avocado topped with some unagi sauce, avocado mayo and a little bit of sweet chili sauce. If the marriage of sauce was a little too rich for your taste, the bed of lettuce it was served on really balanced it out nicely. Geisha Roll is a spicy tuna & avocado roll that's refreshingly juicy both from the salmon and mango. Lastly, the 5324 Roll is deliciously savory with its tempura salmon, snow crab mix, and avocado, plus topped with a seared salmon and drizzled with a combination of miso mayo, spicy mayo and unagi sauce. Just perfection. There were a little of mix up, twice, that some of the dishes were brought to the wrong table but the staff was always quick to realize the error and remedied the situation. Overall, a very satisfying lunch and we were happy with the wide range of menu items. We definitely ordered too much and had to get a little box for the leftovers. We left super full. Would love to come back again but probably not on Sunday to avoid the challenge of finding parking during the Sunday Market haha.

Not big girl approved. I came here once awhile ago and sat at the sushi bar, absolutely loved it. I came back tonight and will never return. Although 1/2 to 2/3 of the restaurant was busy, the host sat us at a booth I think was obvious I wouldn't fit at. I'm a size 22/24 and no one over maybe a 16/18 would fit at their booths. The table is drilled into the ground so it's not adjustable at all. I went to the front, feeling embarrassed, and explained I couldn't fit. They looked around at the, again, mostly empty restaurant and said unless we squeezed onto a corner of the sushi bar that looked like it could only fit one seat, they wouldn't have another table available for at least half an hour. Even if all of the other tables were reserved, I am positive another party would have been happy with a booth. It's a relatively large restaurant and I truly can't believe they couldn't fit us anywhere especially after the embarrassment of clearly not fitting in their booths. It was clear to me that I was not wanted or welcome in this space and I will never be back even though we live nearby. Truly terrible experience.

Some of the best sushi I've had in a while! My husband and I came here on a Friday night and were able to walk in and sit at the sushi bar with no reservation. We ordered the salmon nigiri, pork gyoza, and three rolls...and I legit dreamed about all of it the rest of the weekend. Not to mention the drinks were delicious. I highly recommend the Japanese 75!

Delicious food. Amazing service. Calming and relaxing ambiance. What more could you ask for? Yes it is on the expensive side but worth every penny. Treat yourself!

Booked via OpenTable a couple weeks in advance for my fiancé's birthday and they had no problem with adjusting our headcount when I called the day of. We were seated at the upper level of the restaurant that over looks the first floor restaurant space. Our server (Radford I think..) was incredibly charismatic, accommodating, and overall fun to be served by. Shoutout to him for a wonderful dining experience! Everything from our own water pitcher, offering small cake plates, etc.. made a difference. We had a party of 7 and ordered various drinks ++ calamari, takoyaki, the sashimi assortment, chicken katsu, and following rolls: Viking, spicy tuna, California, Cali crunch roll, spicy bomb, Geisha, Moshi Moshi, Rumi, and Seattle. All of the food tasted great. The only item I probably wouldn't order again is the chicken katsu. The sashimi wast fresh, rolls a decent size, and everything easily shareable. Highly recommend!

Awesome food and service. Highly recommend if you like teriyaki chicken. I come here when I am in town.

I came here with my mom mostly to escape the rain and they were very welcoming despite us being drenched. The sushi was absolutely delicious. Great quality fish and unique rolls that were super good. Our server even gave us free miso soup. The restaurant is also beautiful and had a quiet peaceful ambience. Would recommend if you don't mind higher prices, which might be due to the location as well (downtown Ballard).

Came by for dinner on Sunday, and thankfully there was no wait! I shared the Sushi & Sashimi Platter for 2, which had a delicious variety of sashimi, nigiri, a spicy tuna roll, and miso soup. A great choice if you want a lot of variety! The restaurant has a nice ambiance and relatively good service. I would come again!

Hanged out with friends for dinner. We chose this one over other places. Had curry chicken over rice which I didn't have for years, tasted very good. Also ordered the platter of sashimi and nigiri, fresh fish. Tried the special grilled chili peppers and white collar, salmon etc. Josie made our dining experience great, thank you!

Do not order takeout. There is no temporary parking or convenient options and the staff are not able to bring orders out (despite being paid in full, including the tip). This sushi restaurant option wasn't rated well on Yelp but thought to try because it's nearby. The rolls were dry, and nothing special (even the option that had sauce). We won't be ordering from here again.

We have now been to Moshi Moshi a few times because we love Chef Brian. He opened our eyes and broadened out palate when he was a chef at another wonderful Japanese restaurant. We are happy to see him settle in Moshi Moshi and are excited to see what he will do. I love when chefs have space to be creative and innovative. We get to grow along with them. Thanks to him and the team at Moshi Moshi for another lovely evening!

I've been going here for a long time and I recently found out that Beckie no longer works here. She always provided me with great service. Management has made some poor decisions as of late and I don't think I'll go back!

I was very excited to visit this place after reading reviews. The sushi was ok but the service was extremely slow. Probably one of the most frustrating things about the experience is we were seated all the way on top where there was no AC and it was hot and very uncomfortable during the entire visit. If you check this place out be sure to ask for a table on the ground floor.

Quality of fish selection was laughable at best. Not sure how the head chef would allow shrimp that's drier than BYU to leave the kitchen. Service by staff felt like a neglectful relationship. Definitely doesn't illustrate the diverse and inclusive narrative that they advertise in their brand ethos.