Stylish Japanese restaurant for sushi & upscale cocktails in a serene space with a Kyoto courtyard.
At a glance
#4 of 103 Bars in Seattle #16 of 163 Restaurants in SeattleLocalGuideWorld score: 4.60
Rating breakdown
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5 ★72%
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4 ★18%
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3 ★6%
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2 ★2%
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1 ★2%
What reviewers talk about
Share of 15 recent reviews that mention each topic.
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Food93%
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Atmosphere53%
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Service & staff33%
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Price & value20%
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Waiting & crowds13%
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View13%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Momiji Capitol Hill?
- Momiji Capitol Hill is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 5,313 reviews.
- How does Momiji Capitol Hill rank in Seattle?
- Momiji Capitol Hill is #4 of 103 Bars in Seattle by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Momiji Capitol Hill located?
- 1522 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, United States — 1.3 km from the center of Seattle.
- What do visitors mention most about Momiji Capitol Hill?
- Most often: food, atmosphere, service & staff (from 15 recent reviews).
- How can I contact Momiji Capitol Hill?
- Phone: +1 206-457-4068 · Website: momijiseattle.com
Beautiful experience with some of the best sushi especially for a reasonable price! Everything was obviously fresh. Absolutely recommend. Started with spicy tuna on crispy rice - perfect first bite. Followed by halibut cheeks which were light and citrusy. Ordered a series of sashimi - the toro stole the show and was the table favorite. For rolls we got Momiji (salty & fatty), 007 (lightly spicy), and Capitol Hill (sweet and savory). Overall tasty and fresh dinner that I’d happily bring friends or colleagues to enjoy.
Went during happy hour. From the Happy Hour menu we got:
-Sashimi Don (salmon)
-Unagi (eel) roll
On the regular menu, I ordered ikura sōmen (forgot to take a picture of), and 2 shrimp tempura rolls
Food was fantastic, very authentic, and the atmosphere made it feel like you were in Japan.
You can’t go wrong ordering sushi here. But, I do recommend the sōmen noodles, which I will warn is served cold but that is what makes it authentic!
All together the bill came to around $60.
Tip default options are 18%, 20%, 25%.
-Sashimi Don (salmon)
-Unagi (eel) roll
On the regular menu, I ordered ikura sōmen (forgot to take a picture of), and 2 shrimp tempura rolls
Food was fantastic, very authentic, and the atmosphere made it feel like you were in Japan.
You can’t go wrong ordering sushi here. But, I do recommend the sōmen noodles, which I will warn is served cold but that is what makes it authentic!
All together the bill came to around $60.
Tip default options are 18%, 20%, 25%.
Each piece of the roll was narrow, so it was pricey for small pieces. Also, the pieces fell apart real easily. They didn't seem wrapped correctly. The flavors weren't anything to write home about. I have eaten a lot of sushi, and I don't leave "bad" reviews often, so I am not trying to be rude or a troll. I didn't have an experience where I felt the hype was worth it, but I am always willing to try again and see if my review will need to be updated. I will say the atmosphere is really cool, tho!
The ambience here is a very elegant and comforting setting. Incredibly cool vibe and relaxing atmosphere. Bonsai garden and many custom designs make this spot a one of a kind must visit not to mention the food.
Incredibly unique, artisan & tasty options for Vegan!
- Man from Massachusetts
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Incredibly unique, artisan & tasty options for Vegan!
- Man from Massachusetts
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I’ve now been three time times and love it! More importantly, their happy hour is the best since it’s also on the weekends. Solid food, great atmosphere and awesome service. Their casino roll and their halibut cheeks are my favorite. On their happy hour menu, the poke bowl is freaking tasty for a perfect price. I highly recommend their leeche martini too! I don’t recommend their spicy ginger chicken though.
Delicious rolls and noodles! 12th Ave roll and the yakisoba noodles were amazing and definitely a favorite from our group. The noodles were spicy and very flavorful. The 12th Ave roll was delicious with shrimp tempura and spicy tuna. We also ordered the Madison roll but weren’t huge fans of it. Other things we ordered were the miso soup, rainbow roll, and the crunchy cali roll. Service was great and the food came out fast. We also ordered the jasmine tea and hibiscus berry tea. The center garden area in the restaurant is beautiful and the overall ambiance is very calm and inviting. Overall a great dinner!
One of the best Japanese restaurants in town as far as menu composition and the amount of options that you can get. Get your order delivered though because the vibe of this place went downhill several years ago as Capitol Hill gentrified. You've got the new tech bro crowd and the service that lets you know you're an inconvenience.
So anyway on your doordash order go ahead and get the Enoki mushroom appetizer because it's the best thing ever and the panko fried oysters are fantastic. My favorite roll has always been the Extreme Tarantula but it's better without the included sauce so you can just use Wasabi and soy sauce. Instead of dessert just get the Tropical Paradise roll which is so good with mangoes and blueberries.
So anyway on your doordash order go ahead and get the Enoki mushroom appetizer because it's the best thing ever and the panko fried oysters are fantastic. My favorite roll has always been the Extreme Tarantula but it's better without the included sauce so you can just use Wasabi and soy sauce. Instead of dessert just get the Tropical Paradise roll which is so good with mangoes and blueberries.
Not the best first impression of this highly rated sushi venue. Atmosphere with interior and exterior decor including Japanese harden feature in courtyard was special, but the vibe squashes by nineties music. The food was good but not outstanding. We tried the crispy rice dishes and some fresh rolls. Nothing too complex flavor wise, presentation was beautiful. I appreciated that they brought out edamame with water to start. The dining experience, even at the very start of the evening was rushed. They took plates without asking while we were still eating, and the quickly brought the check. This in an atmosphere that I would want to stay longer because it looks elegant. Looks and feels were at odds with each other. That would be my biggest complaint. Sub par, but still delicious.
The tuna had a fishy taste upon eating and stronger fishy after taste.
I got the hotter than he** sushi roll and it was not spicy at all. 1.5/5 cause so fishy
The sweet shrimp came with a deep fried crunchy head. The sweet shrimp was a solid 3/5. It is not omakase level or even basic sushi Japan level .
Oyster shooters were so sour that even if it went bad I couldn't tell. 1/5
Seafood gyoza was 3/5. It has a nice crunch.
Rockstar 3/5 , not too heavily battered for being fried.
Crispy sushi rice 2.5/5. some pieces were more fried than hours. Main problem was the fishy after taste.
QR code menu, difficult parking causes of caphill. Food came out in a reasonable time and free edamame.
I got the hotter than he** sushi roll and it was not spicy at all. 1.5/5 cause so fishy
The sweet shrimp came with a deep fried crunchy head. The sweet shrimp was a solid 3/5. It is not omakase level or even basic sushi Japan level .
Oyster shooters were so sour that even if it went bad I couldn't tell. 1/5
Seafood gyoza was 3/5. It has a nice crunch.
Rockstar 3/5 , not too heavily battered for being fried.
Crispy sushi rice 2.5/5. some pieces were more fried than hours. Main problem was the fishy after taste.
QR code menu, difficult parking causes of caphill. Food came out in a reasonable time and free edamame.
I was recommended Momiji from a close friend, and decided to go on a dinner date here. From the entrance to exit the experience was amazing. At what first seems like small sushi bar opens up into a lively restaurant with a tranquil courtyard garden. The atmosphere was beautiful, and the serving was great. The food though, was amazing. Easily some of the best sushi I have ever had. I believe we got the Capitol Hill roll and another special. The portions were very good. Two rolls were perfect for two people. The mochi was also really good. I wasn’t the biggest fan of the tempura vegetables, but besides that everything about momiji was stellar
Very popular place. I'm so glad we had reservations. The back dining area had a beautiful view of a small Japanese garden. Food was amazing. The server was knowledgeable and patient with our questions. Highly recommended! A+
Definitely coming back! The sushi was amazing and sashimi was wonderful. And the service that they provided was just perfect. We got the demon slayer roll and it was delicious! They also gave us miso soul ON THE HOUSE. Going at night was perfect their lighting was on and the wait was extremely fast even tho everything was so busy.
Went here for company dinner and it was not bad. The tempura was as expected and we got the 4 person omakase which was huge. I enjoyed most of the different fish in the omakase. Can't speak on the pricing because the company paid for it anyway but 40 dollars for 1 person omakase is pretty standard pricing for this kind of place. A bit sad they didn't offer salmon otoro though. Not sure how their rolls are, my teammates ordered some but I didnt. The lemon drink I got was okay nothing special.
Although there maybe one or two other fantastic Japanese restaurants in the Seattle area, I consider this the best of the best! The fish are the freshest you can find and come direct from all around the world! The White Maguro (white tuna), OMG! It melts in your mouth with such beautiful presentation! YOU MUST TRY the chefs special - crunchy rice with spicy tuna! It was so good we ordered it three times! I took my wife for her birthday, who has never been, with our daughter visiting from Italy and her college roommate visiting from New Zealand - they couldn’t stop talking about how good the food was and both agreed it was the best they’ve ever had! The place is packed so a reservation is a must! Get there a little early as parking is street paid parking! If you love real authentic Japanese food - hot or cold - and you don’t come, absolute shame on you! You’ll thank me!!
Loved seafood gyoza. The portion size was good too.
Tempura shimp was strictly ok. Nothing great. Had better tempura shrimp. I would avoid that.
Spicy rainbow specialty roll was amazing. Definitely a must try.
Casino royale specialty roll was really nice. Definitely a good option.
Geisha roll was really good.
The portion size and ambience was good.
Definitely must visit.
Tempura shimp was strictly ok. Nothing great. Had better tempura shrimp. I would avoid that.
Spicy rainbow specialty roll was amazing. Definitely a must try.
Casino royale specialty roll was really nice. Definitely a good option.
Geisha roll was really good.
The portion size and ambience was good.
Definitely must visit.
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