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Momiji Sushi Bar and Grill
Category: Restaurants Sushi Bars Sushi Bars [Edit]
2955 Bloor St WEtobicoke, ON M8X 1B8
Neighbourhood: Etobicoke
(416) 232-2320
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
20 reviews for Momiji Sushi Bar and Grill
20 reviews in English
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Review from Johnny H.
Toronto, ON
5/9/2012
Been to Momiji once when my friend and I were hanging out around the area. Sushi seemed like quite an unusual dining option around the neighborhood. But we were craving for sushi, and we had to give it a try. It was a worthwhile experience. The sushi and sashimi were really fresh. No watery texture at all. And they had nice firm texture to it. The chirashi's rice had a satisfying balance between vinegary and sweet tastes. We tried a couple of rolls (don't remember which... but one of them had tuna and some spicy sauce), and we were really satisfied. It didn't have too much rice in them. And the flavor wasn't too salty, spicy or sweet.
The interior is very modern and chic with dark furnitures and minimal lightings. Noise level is a bit high. The tables were large enough, but I thought they were placed a bit close to each other to give privacy. The service was satisfying. The server was very courteous and attentive. The foods came out at a nice pace. -
Review from Ayumi S.
Etobicoke, ON
4/10/2012
Ordered sushi love boat.
Everything looks excellent.
Only Hamachi Sashimi was very thinly sliced...so odd as a Japanese.
Tuna wasn't fresh at all, displayed oddly again. (chucked? )
However, Uni, Ikura sushi were good but it was not great though.
Overall, all the sushi rolls were good too even these were not authentic. -
Review from Tracy B.
Toronto, ON
2/26/2012
The Blue Mountain Roll is a must to order! It's more than just a "roll"; it's a gastronomic masterpiece of tempura bits, spicy mayo, fresh salmon topped off a delectable roll of more spicy salmon, cucumber, and avocado wrapped in soy bean sheet (instead) of the usual seaweed. It's enough for 3 people and is bursting with flavour and freshness. The restaurant itself is priced higher than neighbouring sushi restaurants, but it's well worth it. If you don't fancy the special rolls, then I'd suggest getting a combo from their lunch menu or sushi/sashimi combo dishes.
One star short of a perfect rating because of price. -
Review from Sara K. P.
Toronto, ON
11/18/2011
Japanese restos are a dime-a-dozen these days and sometimes it's hard not to write many of them off as bland since the food they serve all tends to taste the same and the service often leaves much to be desired...yawn.
Enter Momiji, a gem of a Japanese dining experience, nestled in the quaint confines of Royal York inside a handsome exposed brick building.
Upon entering Momiji my DC and I are greeted by a pleasant Asian fellow, then escorted to our table to later be serviced by an obliging Aussie fella, oh, how I love being served by men!
We order the Agedashi tofu which was the authentic kind, not the pussied out version you get served at your run of the mill Mcsushi place with tonkatsu sauce slathered over mushy fried tofu. No, Momiji's agedashi tofu is bonafide with perfectly crisp edges, bathed in dashi broth with delightfully large bonito flakes sprinkled atop giving it that desireable fishy salted texture.
I have to say that like Dave Chapelle, I'm a huge fan of chicken http://www.youtube.com... and being the sushi/sashimi raw fish coward I am, I pretty much am limited to chicken dishes when I eat Japanese food and must declare that Momiji's Chicken teriyaki was the best I've had next to my mum's and that's saying a lot. The chicken was an excellent cut of white breast meat with no fat or gristle artfully laid on a bed of rice with steamed veggies that had a hint of buttery-ness to them, simply delicious.
Momiji's pricing is a bit higher than most but for the quality of the food, the service and the ambience it's well worth it, not to mention that it's away from the bustle of downtown. If you'd like to escape from the usual humdrum anti-climactic Japanese fare, then I suggest to give Momiji a try.Listed in: November is my b*tch(kinda)…, Domo Arigato....
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Review from Jenny T.
Toronto, ON
8/3/2011
Good points first:
Prettily decorated, large place which suits big groups. They offer wifi. Their soft shell crab was huge and very tasty.
Unfortunately, the service was lacking. My friend and I stood waiting to be seated while the hostess and waitresses chatted, even though 2 kitchen employees saw us, they chose to continue chatting. After we were seated and we ordered our drinks, we were approached for orders 4 times despite telling them we wanted to wait for a friend to arrive first. The menu offered a lot of variety but their sushi & sashimi did not stand out when compared to joints like sushi on bloor or other popular sushi places which cost less. -
Review from Brenn S.
12/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place is consistently good with a large selection of premium Japanese fare. All that I've ever had is great but some standouts include their mixed yakatori (chicken, beef and lamb) and the Volcano Roll (which is served in grades of heat, I got "Hotter than Hell"). Delicious. Trust the other great reviews. They're all true.
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Review from Ana D.
Etobicoke, ON
12/30/2010
Absolutely my favorite sushi spot in Etobicoke (like almost everybody else who's written a review!).
The staff is awesome and friendly, food is always super fresh and authentic. I've been coming here for years and have never been disappointed. A tad pricey but 110% worth it.
Easily accessible by TTC (Royal York station) so I wouldn't suggest driving as the parking lot kinda sucks. If you insist on driving, park in the back of the subway station and do the 2 minute walk to avoid their awkward parking lot.
Apart from that, I love this place! Would definitely suggest it. -
Review from Yegor P.
Toronto, ON
1/14/2011
Not a bad sushi spot but perhaps a little overrated.
Indeed the atmosphere is great and the place is very nice indeed but I cannot say that the sushi was anything spectacular. In fact, I thought the sushi itself was pretty average, nothing special.
The place is a bit more expensive than most sushi restaurants, but it does have a much nicer interior and atmosphere. The service itself was fine, nothing to complain about there.
One thing that I found pretty cool is that they have the rotating belt in the middle which bring sushi around, something that I have only seen when I went to Asia. Sadly, they only have it on at certain times and so chances are you probably will not get to experience it.
Anyways, I still go here pretty often because a lot of people seems to really like the place (and it is pretty nice), but the sushi itself is nothing special. -
Review from Maureen P.
Toronto, ON
6/19/2009 ROTD 5/8/2010
It's slim pickings for sushi lovers in Etobicoke, but Momiji is hands down my favourite sushi restaurant in that part of the GTA. (Apparently, Kaji Sushi http://www.yelp.ca/biz... is PHENOMENAL and world known, but unfortunately it would burn a hole in my pocket to dine there.)
If you're a Momiji newbie, your first thought while viewing the menu will be "damn, it's pretty expensive." But once your food selections start appearing, you'll be thinking "phew, it's pretty worth it".
Rolls are larger than the standard $8 priced rolls and they have one of the best udon soups I have tasted in Ontario. Service is efficient and friendly. Ambiance is classy and alluring plus they have cute AND very clean washrooms.
WARNING: should you order udon as a starter, don't, I repeat DON'T order a bunch of rolls and sushi as you normally would because YOU WILL have too many leftovers.
For west-enders, if you're looking for an upscale, cool date spot for dinner, but don't want to pay the big bucks or roam all the way downtown for quality sushi, Momiji Sushi Bar and Grill is the restaurant you're looking for. The probability of getting lucky afterwards will be high! (You can thank me later.)Listed in: I HEART SUSHI!
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Review from Brad R.
Toronto, ON
5/15/2009
All I can say is, if you're ever in Etobicoke and craving some sushi, this is the place to go! I've been there twice now and both times it's been amazing. At first I thought it was pretty expensive. Dynamite roll is about $12.00. But when it came out I quickly changed my mind. You get A LOT of sushi!! Two of us had:
Dynamite Roll: Tempura shrimp, crabmeat, avocado, cucumber
Red Dragon Roll: Shrimp, crabmeat, avocado, cucumber topped with salmon
and
Sushi Pizza: selection of raw fish with mix veg assortment
That fed the 2 of us quite well. The bill came to $60 with two beers and two glasses of wine. If you omit the booze, it's definitely a good deal for this kind of quality.
The atmosphere is clean and chic and the service is usually pretty attentive.
Highly recommend this little gem -
Review from Jonathan W.
Etobicoke, ON
2/22/2010 1 Check-in Here
Had a huge hankering for some sushi and living in South Etobicoke, i have been disappointed before. So after checking Yelp this place had good reviews and seemed to be promising.
Now not to begin on a bad note, but the only criticism I have is that the hostess seemed completely uninterested in doing his job. We got there and the guy was busy on his cell and surfing the web. After waiting 5 mintues he helped us to our seat which was right beside him! That is where the crap stopped.
We ordered the salmon sushi pizza, the spicy tuna rolls, dynamite rolls and of course the clutch cali rolls. All were super delicious and fresh, rolled tightly and not half assed.
Our server was quick and polite. Took his time and we didn't feel rushed at all, especially considering it was packed and there was a line of customers waiting. -
Review from Anup R.
Toronto, ON
9/14/2011
I was at their all-you-can eat jazz night with the conveyor belt. Excellent quality, and the service is perfect. I'm coming back again and again. Steps from Royal York Station means that you have no excuse for not trying it out.
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Review from Eric M.
Etobicoke, ON
1/11/2012
Good sushi option on Bloor West
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Review from Juliet A.
Etobicoke, ON
5/24/2009
My favourite sushi restaurant in Etobicoke!
Note: there is a parking lot but it is fairly small, so expect to have to look for paid street parking nearby. -
Review from Sean M.
Etobicoke, ON
6/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
The Sushi is really not good here... dry... Does not seem fresh... I've tried it 6 times now, always the same. I really can't comprehend the good reviews.
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Review from Arek G.
Toronto, ON
11/5/2010 1 Check-in Here
Went there after work with my partner and we had an excellent meal. Sushi rolls were excellent indeed. My partner ordered Udon and was extremely happy. The tab, after tax but before tip was $84 for both of us - I had a glass of wine and J had a warm Sake. Not cheap, but very fair for the quality (and the quantity, we took a "doggie bag" home) of the food. Service was generally very good and attentive, and the decor was pleasing and clean. We will most definitely come back.
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Review from Lan T.
Toronto, ON
6/17/2009
I've only had take out at this restaurant and I'm a fan. There are slightly more vegetarian options here than most sushi places so I'm not stuck with the usual California rolls, yippie! I had the vegetarian dumplings, vegetable udon, and some sort of vegetarian roll, and I ate it all.
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Review from Susan M.
Toronto, ON
2/19/2010
The best Sushi Place in Etobicoke for sure. The ambiance is very nice the only set back was we found the music a bit too loud. And for non-sushi eaters who feel tortured by the smell of raw fish, Momiji doesn't smell too "fishy" at all. So next time you are in Etobicoke looking for a Sushi Place check out Momiji Sushi Bar and Grill it's so worth it.
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Review from Nick P.
Toronto, ON
9/11/2010
Good sushi for Bloor West Strip. This one is closer to Royal York. Very typical creations, good quality and reasonable prices. I feel some of these other reviews are over the top. It is a decent neighbourhood sushi bar. Their service is adequate but inconsistent. Excellent choice if you are on the Kingsway and not sure where to eat. Their dining room and space is quite impressive.
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Review from Tina S.
North York, ON
9/9/2011
I found it to be over rated. Nice atmousphere but the service was not that great. I had the BBQ chicken roll and BBQ salmon roll and it was not good at all. I love sushi and is from the west coast so I know good sushi but this just isnt it.
