Momoya - Soho

“Outstanding late night sushi experience! I arrived close to 9.30 PM, and everything from the food to the service was flawless. I ordered the 8-piece sushi combo with a Negi Hamachi roll and paired it with a refreshing Mango Margarita…What really blew me away was the service! The server was incredibly attentive regarding dairy allergies. She noticed there was mayo on the salmon belly sushi and proactively had the chef change it immediately. That level of care is hard to find! The minimalist decor creates a wonderful dining environment. The food quality is refreshing! I even ordered an extra piece of Spanish Mackerel and it was the perfect, satisfying amount for a late dinner without feeling overly heavy. Thank you so much to the team for doing such a fantastic job. I’ll definitely be back to try other combinations! PS. Plus 1 point for the clean restroom downstair given busy Friday night, great work delivered in a tiny detail.”

“My experience at Momoya Soho was really enjoyable. The quality, taste and artistry of the food matched the pricetag. The staff provided a balance amount of attention between giving time for friends to catch up and offering service despite being a busy weeknight. The atmosphere was decent, although I find that my table was placed too closely to other tables and the lighting was too dimly lit for taking any good photos with friends. However, this is just my preference because it seemed suitable for the guests at the next table although their private conversation could be overheard due to the close proximity. The seasonal parfait was the highlight of the meal. The huge dessert is most likely meant to be shared. It's a delightful piece of art. The appetizer and entree that I ordered equally matched in plating, taste and quality”

“Great culinary experience at Momoya SoHo. Nick was my server and was very attentive and had a fun time conversing with him over my courses. All the food was really great, innovative and creative. Wonderfully complimentary flavors in every dish. I’ll definitely remember this for a long time. Nice atmosphere too, I sat at the bar in front of the chefs and apparently they overheard me talking about how I liked the uni, or some certain texture, so they incorporated it into the next course as well. Very full but very happy 🍣🍱”

“As someone who is passionate about Japanese food and culture and has visited Japan multiple times, I thoroughly enjoy dining at Momoya. I’ve dined at Momoya several times, mostly for special occasions like Valentine’s Day. While it’s a bit pricey for me to visit regularly, the quality of the fish makes it worth it—especially compared to many other Japanese restaurants in NYC. Lately it feels like the options are either expensive omakase spots or places where the quality doesn’t match the price. Momoya strikes a great balance. The fish is higher quality than most non-omakase restaurants, and they offer both an omakase and a full à la carte menu. Service has always been excellent. The staff is kind, accommodating, and happy to bring extra ginger or wasabi without charging extra, which is always appreciated. The restaurant itself has two floors and isn’t very large, but the space is used well. The downstairs is brighter and more open, while the upstairs is darker and more intimate. Quick tip: Momoya is on the InKind app and often has deals like $30 off $100, which is easy to hit for dinner. Overall, I really enjoy dining here and often recommend it to people looking for a solid Japanese restaurant in NYC.”

“There were two of us dining at this restaurant, and overall it was a wonderful experience. The service was exceptional. I remember when a little water spilled on the table, and a waiter appeared almost instantly to wipe it up (like they had someone monitoring the table at all times 😂). The food was overall great, although the brussels sprouts didn’t quite meet my expectations. The Duck Duo was also a bit different from what we had anticipated, and the meat lacked tenderness and had more fatty tissue than I expected. However, the Wagyu Crispy Rice was a pleasant surprise, especially considering I’m not usually a meat person. I had the Miso Cod, which was perfectly tender, and the miso flavor blended beautifully with the cauliflower rice underneath. I absolutely loved that dish. We also tried a seasonal special—the soft-shell crab roll (I forgot to take a pic) and it was delicious. I wish they offered a few more dessert options, so we ended up skipping dessert.”