We visit for a weekday lunch and I see a bustling kitchen and a Train with over 100 plates of Sushi. We decide to order from the A La Carte Menu. While waiting for our order, Phuong Tran loves sipping her beautiful She So Shiso Cocktail and I like my Umeshu (Plum Liquer) on Ice.
Our lunch order starts to arrive after 15 minutes.
*Wagyu Melt Nigiri
*Prawn & Vegetable Tempura
*Royal Queen’s Guard Roll
*Moga Roll
Every dish is beautifully presented and freshly prepared with fresh ingredients. We enjoy our food served by the friendly and helpful wait staff. This is an exceptional meal which deserves a fourth consecutive perfect 5 in two years. Thank you. Well done Moga!
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Slowly exploring more of #paddingtoneats, this time with a visit to Moga in Rosalie thanks to a Groupon voucher for 10 plates of sushi for $39.
Fun fact 1: moga (モガ) means "modern girl", a reference to Japanese women who followed Westernized fashions and lifestyles in the after World War I.
Fun fact 2: Rosalie is a former suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Since 1975, it has been a neighbourhood within the suburb of Paddington.
Our order of sushi plates:
* N03 almond cheese salmon $4.70
* N05 salmon supreme $5.00
* N07 flamed tuna $4.70
* N09 flamed scallop $4.70
* N16 unagi nigiri $4.50
* R17 spicy prawn $5.00
* H04 crab claw $5.00
* H07 karaage $6.00
* H08 tatsuta fry $6.50
* H12 chicken gyoza $7.90
Also added a plum yakitori chicken (2 skewers for $8.50) from the robata grill section of the a la carte menu - grilled free range chicken breast, sea salt, tangy plum mayonnaise.
My favourites from this meal were the almond cheese salmon (something different to the typical conveyor sushi offerings) and the crab claw (hot out of the fryer and full of crab meat). Least exciting were the gyoza (more below) and the skewer (good for the first bite or two but then the dryness from the breast meat becomes apparent).
No luck finding this info online beforehand, but turns out, there are 11 different prices for sushi plates at Moga, ranging from $3.50 to $7.90. The only $7.90 item happens to be chicken gyoza, and whilst there was no way we would order 10 plates of that to maximise our savings, I figured we'd at least try one to see why it's the most expensive plate. I still don't know the answer to that question 😆 (Ok to be fair it was fine, as in pretty on par with most gyoza I've had. I just don't find eating gyoza anywhere near as satisfying as potstickers / pan fried dumplings.)
Anyways our total sushi order was worth $54, so saved $15 or close to 30% with the voucher👌For anyone interested, this deal (with 5/10/15 plate options) is still available.
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Sukiyaki is very nice, beef is very fresh and marbling. The veggies goes perfectly with the soup. Would go back again for sukiyaki. Sashimi is fine, value-wise it is just ok, would jot order again.
A gem on the north side with a big cute kumamon at the front. The whole environment was chill and was a perfect spot for conversations.
They have the inside for sushi train and the outer section for ala carte. Very fresh ingredients plus amazing cooking made our dining experience very pleasant. The staff there was all very friendly and polite.
“We don’t eat enough Asian food” … A common phrase I hear from my girlfriend, needless to say I think this satisfied that itch. Lets enter this beautiful venue 😊. Wide open seating. Kyo No 'Gold Flake' Sake. House made Plum wine with Premium vodka and dash of soda. What a way to start.
Could this be the best Restaurant in north side ?
Haven't seen any other place has similar ambience, absolutely loved the outdoor area! And the Japanese beer collection is second to none!
One of my favourite Japanese Restaurants in Brisbane! Love dining at the outdoor area enjoying the summer breeze. Recommend the Moga Roll, the Sesame Mushroom Salad and the Wagyu-Aburi, as I order these on my every visit! The sashimi and the oysters are fresh too. The Prawn Yaki set was okay, but would prefer the sauce to be more creamy.
Authentic Japanese food, very delicious but I would say that I would reserve this one for special occasions. Maybe I can be highly critical of the cuisine closest to my heart. I do have high expectations especially when the price point is above average. Biggest issue here was the portion size. Large sashimi platter only had 10-15 pieces and the knife work did not get the best out of the textures of what was undoubtedly, very fresh produce. The prawn dish was for me, slightly confused and had lost its authenticity. The eggplant dish was flavorful and the highlight. The sushi roll was inventive and photogenic. Positives and negatives for this very attractive modern Japanese venue. Not to say I won’t be back but I possibly caught them on an off day.
Staff were very polite and friendly. Restaurant was very clean and had a nice atmosphere. The food tasted fresh and delicious. Would definitely choose this sushi place over others.
Really tasty food and great service! The serving sizes were certainly smaller then anticipated and the seating was pretty uncomfortable. Beautiful decor though!
Definitely one of my all time favorite restaurants. The atmosphere is excellent and the staff are very nice and professional. Meals are served very promptly, well almost to quickly, as you don’t have time to absorb the wonderful feel of this place. Food is outstanding and I’m never disappointed every time I go. There does seem to be a disparity between the serving sizes on the sashimi platter though, one time I was very pleased and the next time I received a much smaller portion of the same dish. Prices are very fair for the quality.
Excellent and efficient staff. Beautiful Japanese themed restaurant. Our first time to Order the Sukiyaki Package for two people. The meat was succulent and tasty. The broth of the sukiyaki was authentic. One of the male staff was very helpful and his knowledge made our dining experience very pleasant. If you love good Japanese food and great service, this is not a place to miss.⭐⭐⭐
Situated at a corner of a busy street, this Japanese fusion place has good vibes, good food & good service! Service is quick & attentive, atmosphere is chilled & relaxed; whilst the food is generally decent! The tastes here is not of the familiar ones you have at other Japanese restaurants so it’s quite refreshing. They also have a sushi train inside as an option! Dishes that stood out were seared Wagyu Melt & alburi salmon! Their cocktails (any one) were also a highlight! Slight downside is the difficulty in finding parking around the vicinity & that the price point leaned to the higher side for what it’s worth! Would recommend though!
Nice environment and food arrived quickly. I really love the Plum Rose, fresh and a bit sweet. We have ordered the Wagyu Melt, their best seller, which is very tasty. We also ordered the tempura veggie and Sukiyaki set for two. To be honest, the Sukiyaki set is too salty and the quality is average. In general, a nice place to go if you want to have a causal meal.
Yummy sushi, the hand roll sushi is really tasty!
Cozy and relaxing ambiance.
Very good service and attentive staff.
Been here several times. Food is always great. Beautiful presentation but more importantly, delicious.
Will have to try their sushi train one day. If the quality is as good as their a-la-carte menu then it won't disappoint.
Besides the Waiter who "took" our order and actually never did anything resulting in unnecessary wait and a reorder from another waiter. It was a pleasant experience. It is a little on the pricey side with small portions but it was delicious.
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