Inventive sushi & elaborate parfaits in a chic SoHo setting. Great for dates, family, or solo indulgence.
This Japanese restaurant in SoHo offers a refined dining experience with a strong emphasis on creative sushi and stunning desserts. It's celebrated for its beautifully presented dishes, from the meticulously crafted parfaits to the fresh, high-quality sushi and innovative rolls. While it can be a bit pricier, the quality of food and the aesthetically pleasing environment make it a popular choice for both casual and special occasions.
The restaurant is renowned for its Japanese cuisine, with a strong focus on creative sushi and elaborate, visually stunning desserts like parfaits. Standout items include the crispy rice with tuna, Wagyu uni soba, and various sushi rolls. The 'Haru Urara' parfait is frequently mentioned as a must-try, known for its complex layers of flavor and texture. The $35 sushi special lunch is also highlighted as an excellent value. The food is generally considered fresh, flavorful, and well-balanced, making it suitable for a wide range of palates.
"The crispy rice tuna, Wagyu uni soba, and the elaborate 'Haru Urara' parfait are frequently highlighted. The $35 sushi special lunch is also a highly recommended value option."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its delicious and beautifully presented Japanese cuisine, particularly its sushi and intricate desserts. The ambiance is also frequently highlighted as a positive aspect.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest that while the food is excellent, it might not be the most authentic Japanese cuisine and can be on the pricier side, especially for omakase.
"Momoya was recommended."
Positive"Momoya Soho is mentioned as a place that many people might suggest for sushi."
Positive"Suggests the bar at Momoya SoHo for a sushi dinner, followed by a la carte nigiri to create a personalized omakase experience under $100."
Positive"The commenter suggests Momoya SoHo as a personal favorite for lunch, especially if the original poster is interested in sushi while in the Chinatown area."
Positive"Momoya SoHo's $35 sushi special lunch is highly recommended as the best deal the commenter has encountered, preferring it over more expensive omakase options."
Positive"A user recently visited Momoya SoHo and found the $35 sushi special lunch to be "fantastic sushi for relatively short money," highlighting the quality of the nigiri."
Positive"A user expressed liking Momoya for its casual sushi."
Positive"Momoya Soho is suggested as a place that makes "pricy intricate" parfaits."
Neutral"Recommends Momoya Soho as a popular, girly, and fun sushi place with elevated American-style sushi and a great dessert menu (e.g., Japanese parfaits), though notes it's not super high-end or authentic."
Positive"Momoya is great"
Positive"Momoya soho is what you’re looking for"
Positive"Came here to say Momoya."
Positive"Crispy rice tuna is their thing and is very popular with teens (and me, double that age!)."
Positive"All of their food is great and this location is really pretty."
Positive"Good for a group, pretty good sushi, Omakase on the pricier side but it’s nice in there."
Positive"I like going there for a date night, but it’s definitely good for family night too."
Positive"Mentioned for sushi."
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