Momoya
New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 989-4466
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- 21st Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm, 5pm-12am
Editorial Review for Momoya – by Kara Zuaro
The Scene
Blocks of blonde wood stacked like bricks line the walls of this minimalist Japanese spot. The staff, led by female chef-owner Chie Shirahata, bows politely to guests from behind a marble bar. A casual-yet-stylish mix of local couples and groups of friends gather at small, streamlined tables--their conversations buzzing over fresh, satisfying fare.
The Food
The black cod appetizer, nestled in a bed of melted-down spinach and pumpkin puree, is love at first bite. The edamame, tempura, and spider roll are impeccably prepared, but Momoya is at its best when it veers away from traditional dishes. Take a chance on the complex salmon, mozzarella, and avocado roll, topped with ikura and a basil-cucumber sauce; the house spicy tuna, wrapped in seared yellowtail; or the Nakamura roll, salmon tartare over yellowtail, salmon, tuna, cucumber, and jalapeno. For dessert, the not-so-Japanese moist chocolate cake with shiso sauce makes a decadent finale.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe smooth and mellow Akita Homare, at $25 a bottle, makes a perfect pairing.
Know Before You GoThe restaurant doesn't take reservations, so go early on Friday and Saturday nights to avoid a long wait.
When to GoWhen you need to impress a sushi-lover, but you're not ready to splurge on Nobu or Sushi Yasuda.
User Reviews for Momoya
06/05/2008 Posted by aliciacohen22
That Tuesday night is probably one of fantastic night that I had. I always appreciate something that beautiful, hand skill job. Cause I am an artist my self. That young chef had shown me something beautiful of sushi, unorthodox. I tried the omakase, it's expensive but the presentation is beyond worth it, and I recomend that to everyone, it's a chef choice of best fish of the day. Love it, be back soon. Momoya is so much better now than before, one of my favorite place to go, ciao.
Pros: Omakase Combo
01/10/2008 Posted by jaclovetoeat
On Friday night, I was waiting like half an hour just to get sushi. First time there, recommend by friends. I was hopping it better be good. But after wait with patient, a nice young lady finally gave me the seat at the bar which three young chef gotten beat up, because it was really busy night i could tell. I was wondering if i could get nice sushi, but turns out the chef was so attentive and nice even though He was so busy at the moment and I got my self the Omakase. Great presentation, nice and clean, so skillfull, the fish was so fresh and He got me the best fish of the day. It's really worth the wait, definitely I'll be back.
Pros: Love the Omakase
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