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!
This is authentic Japanese. With house made umeshu (plum wine) which is the best i have ever had. I have travelled through Japan and this place is legit. I am very picky and enjoy flavourful food. This place ticked all my boxes. Friendly staff and delicious food. I can’t fault this place in the slightest.
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Had Christmas Eve dinner at this lovely Japanese restaurant last night. We were arranged to sit at the a la carte dining area just right at the front of the restaurant. It was very busy that might be the reason of average standard in service. Indeed, we had to raise up our hands to ask for service a few times. Ordered six dishes as tapas style to share with addition of a can of dark beer from Kariuizawa. First dish to the table was the Moga top seller (Crispy Salmon Roll). Honestly, the effect was just average and there was not much surprise (3.5/5). The second one came the Seafood Yaki Set. We were lucky to have three tiger prawns instead of two as described on the menu. However, it was not the extra prawn attracted a good impression; it was the taste, which was superb, particualrly the grilled smokey bay oyster (5/5). The next came the Robata grill of lamb cutlets (Kohitsuji Miso). Wow, the lamb cutlets were well cooked to med-rare and the three different type of miso brought us three different varieties of taste. Although there was no Togarshi available, the replacement of tempura vegetables with cilli pepper was excellent (5/5). The next dish of flamed Founder egde was my flavorite (first itme to have such dish in Japanese restaurant). However, if the chef presented this dish as the first dish to the table then my palate could 100% enjoy the freshness of the sashimi and it would definitely gain the full mark (4.5/5). The fifth dish was the soup (Oyster Mizore Ni). It was slightly let down. The daikon radish did not present the effect of "Mizori" (snow flake) and the oysters seemed not quite fresh; however, the broth tasted good and I loved the idea of having the soup with the salmon roes (3.5/5). The last dish of Kamo River Roll was the worst of the night. It did not gain extra appreciation due to the strong flavour of the pickles that covered all the taste of shredde duck breast (3/5). Overall dining experience was good and this place is highly recommended. Nevertheless, may I suggest the managment to think about upgrading your credit card machine. It seems too old-school that diners can not put extra tips through the system by paying credit card and only allow to pay cash for any tips. That sounds weird......
Moga is quirky and fresh al a carte or sushi conveyor belt - your call - booth or stool - again your call. About $70 for three and a beer or two included. The moga roll is the signature dish and sensational. Kingfish hand roll good. Nice ambience but a bit something...you decide
I am very lucky that this is a local restaurant. Fantastic fresh sashimi. All of our dishes were fantastic except for a prawn dish which was overcooked and loaded with avocado (not really necessary). The warm saki is also a nice way to finish the meal. Will definitely be back!!
Just Another Aussie In Vancouver
+3.5
A nice sushi train in Rosalie, a great place to stop before going to the Cinema or for a quick bite. However we were asked to leave at 8.30pm on Saturday because the restaurant was closing, so don't expect to stay here late.
Have eaten here numerous times, for a quick bite at the sushi train, and a la carte dining with small and large groups. The service and food have always been spot on, and there is something for everyone in the extensive menu. The tempura zucchini flower, Yasai tempura and sesame mushroom salad are particular favourites. Lots of highly recommended meat dishes as well and an extensive Japanese whisky selection. The atmosphere is lovely, with greenery and soft lighting creating an intimate environment.
Manon Emmanuelle Bremont
+5
This is my favourite Japanese restaurant. Lovely people and top service . Would recommend the Moga roll as well as the sashimi they serve. Very fresh.
The interior of the restaurant is stunning!
And the food is just as good!
Excellent service and well worth the price.
Gets a bit busy so try to go when it's not peak times
I've come to Moga quite a lot over the last few months. They have really nice and fresh sushi, and my partner tells me the karage and deep fried teriyaki chicken roll are amazing. They have a lot of gf options available and the Moga iced tea they make is excellent. Good service and a really nice atmosphere. Would definitely recommend!
Super delicious! The only thing that is slightly disappointing is the size of the meals. It's a little expensive, but the food is awesome... just a little small. The menu has some unusual pieces, and they were all delicious. Loved the ambience.
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Moga is situated in lovely Rosalie, and it according to the restaurant; it means modern girl. Plenty of street parking, it is extremely accessible.
The place had an amazing atmosphere, I felt like I was eating at a little eatery in Japan. The staff was very friendly and pleasant.
We ordered the moga roll, spider roll, tonkatsu, and pork gyozas.
The gyozas were lovely, thin skinned with generous fillings. They were fried to perfection, and when consumed with the vinegar soy sauce, were extremely delectable.
The tonkatsu was really well done. They serve it with a special kind of tonkatsu sauce. It tastes abit like a hybrid of tomato sauce and bbq sauce. Goes extremely well together.
The spider roll was great, it is soft shell crab sushi with fish roe and tobiko on top. Perfect balance of the roe and sauce.
The moga roll consists of a Hokkaido scallop in the middle, with a softly done aburi fish piece. I loved it, it all came together extremely well!
Lastly, i want to compliment the wasabi in this place. The wasabi was amazing, they do not mix it with much mustard.
Moga is now one of my favourite Japanese eateries and I will definitely be back to try the rest of their menu!
P.S. they have a sushi train inside the shop, if you are in a rush and need some good sushi, just head down to Moga!
I'm a regular diner at this lovely restaurant. I prefer their a la carte menu to the sushi train option. The sashimi platters are melt in your mouth fresh and delicious. Staff are always very friendly and the service is excellent. So many wonderful dishes I am yet to try something I haven't enjoyed.
Fresh and delicious Japanese food! The sushi is fresh and the sashimi is some of the best I've tasted. The tofu salad was also fantastic even though I'm not vegetarian. We will definitely be back.
I live locally to Moga and my partner and I go here all the time for dinner, either by ourselves or with groups of friends. We only ever dine in the A la carte section as It's beautiful and pleasant with the night air and Japanese lantern lighting. The food is amazing, my favourites are Yaki Nasu Dengaku Miso (the scorched eggplant), Wagyu-tataki (thinly sliced, grilled rare Wagyu) & the Tempura Zucchini Flower stuffed with prawn. I have many more favourites but too many to list! The staff are always friendly and the wait time has never been too long. We'll be back again soon for sure!
Think old school American diner crossed with early Japanese pub. Moga - "modern girl" is a funky twist on authentic Japanese dining.
The venue is pretty big. Well decorated with great service. The manager Joseph was quick to greet us and brimming with knowledge and suggestions on what to eat.
The Wagyu dishes were all labeled as MB6, I'd have to agree, there wasn't any more info though which is sad but expected in Brisbane.
Urakasumi zen sake and house umeshu plumb wine were both great accompaniments. My favourite was in fact the salmon tataki. I could have eaten more Wagyu 😢
Defiantly keen on hitting the sushi train, it looked a lot better than most. Thanks Moga. — at Moga Japanese Bar & Dining
Great atmosphere and drinks. Good typical izakaya style but portions for some items are too small for the price. Yakitori was $8 for two smallish sticks and the deep fried cheese was also tiny for the price paid. Takoyaki and sushi were all good though.
Fusion Japanese restaurant with a lovely outdoor seating area hidden away in Rosalie village. The sushi rolls here are amazing, very interesting twists on traditional Japanese flavours. Pictured is the Koma roll with duck (a must try), crispy salmon sushi (very tasty), almond chicken (not much flavour to these but the almonds were nicely toasted) and fried tofu/crab dish (tasty). There is also sushi train available but I would recommend the dinner menu instead. It can be a little pricey depending on what you order but if you are after a relaxing dining experience, come here and definitely try the sushi rolls!
Always very delicious and great food to share amongst friends! I had eaten at the sushi train area of the restaurant last time, which I enjoyed. This time I ate outside with the Al La Carte menu. The lighting was dim as we sat around the side which was close to the road; but this meant we had privacy. The food was delicious- we had a miso to start, so yummy and tasty. Then shared a crispy salmon sushi, a chicken kaarage, pork gyoza and some octopus balls (called something else in Japanese) We had a great little feast - and will be back very soon! - perhaps will try some of their delicious desserts.
If it is a hot day, this is the place to go. They blast the AC!
The sushi train is rather expensive simply because the food items are very small. But the service was good, atmosphere is fun. I also liked that there is a bathroom in the little restaurant, the bathroom size is almost the same size as the whole inside of the restaurant. I would recommend eating the a la carte instead of the train.
We enjoyed Moga! The Plum Yakitori Chicken and Grilled Salmon Skewers were a favourite. The sushi was tasty and cocktails very nice. Staff were attentive and service was friendly. We would come back again.
This is my favourite Japanese place in Brisbane. I adore the friendly staff in Japanese clothings and the soothing interior. I adore the long list of creative and unique menu. The Izakaya dishes are slightly dear for the portion sizes but they are deliciously addictive. Besides, you can easily fill up on the sushi rolls. Last but not least, the house-made plum wine is the bomb!
Lovely Japanese retro bar, wonderful atmosphere that I feel I am back to the 50's in Toyko. Food are superb, especially their snacks. Very nice plum wine and sake selections. Highly recommend to everyone who want real Japanese bar experience.
We had a great family dinner at Moga. Beers are great. the booth fit 7 of us (4 adults and 3 kids). Its a tad cold inside, but assume its for the food.
BEST Japanese food in Brisbane. Everything about this place is amazing, from the beautiful decor to the fresh, delicious food. Everything is always beautifully presented, the meals here are a work of art - almost too beautiful to eat. I can't say I have a favorite thing on the menu as everything I have ordered here is always great - which makes a little tricky to order sometimes because it can be hard to choose. All of the food - hot food and the sashimi are always brilliant. I've been here for both lunch and dinner and every time the food has been wonderful and the staff are really lovely. I also really love the great selection of Japanese beer that they have, and the cocktails are also fabulous. This place has a great atmosphere and is classy without being pretentious with great food and fast, friendly service.
Great food, lovely decor and will definitely be back!. I tried the yakitori chicken, chicken kara age, beef tataki and the pork gyoza.
Absolutely loved the beef tataki, it was quite the experience
Everything else was lovely too.
It was the atmosphere of the place that I really enjoyed.
Portions were quite small which that generally doesn't bother me but if you're a big eater might cost a bit to fill you up.
Overall great experience and will definitely be back
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A lovely change. It was our anniversary and I was looking for somewhere for dinner - I didn't fancy our usual viet/indian and wasn't up for schlepping into the city to hit up a fine-diner ... and unusual for me, I really fancied Japanese. So it was that we ended up at Moga. I had eyed the place off a few times when across the road at one of our fav places but just never managed to get there. Which is a shame because the food here is pretty darn good.
I booked and lucky I did as even on a Tuesday evening, the place got pretty full in the seated restaurant out the front (lots of walk-ins - not sure how busy the train was). Anyway service was very good with us seated quickly, our lovely waiter bringing us drinks menus and then promptly taking our drink orders and providing meal menus.
Firstly our drinks - I chose a cocktail called (I think) shi so shiso ... anyway it was delicious, light and fresh and just yum. Hubby had a japanese apple & ginger cider and this was seriously good (I had more than one sip) and I would highly recommend. Not to sweet and just perfect with the meal that was to follow. For dinner we decided on a number of smaller plates to share - our preferred style of eating these days - and ordered edamame (always good), Kamo River Roll (duck sushi - this was divine), Tonkatsu (the panko is perfection), Chicken yakatori and a small sashimi plate. Everything was truly fresh and delicious and we enjoyed every last morsel. My only complaint is that it all came out so quickly - rather than pacing the various plates a little - so it was quite a rushed meal and we were done in about 30 minutes. Now if you are in a hurry that's fine - but as we were sort of after a slower paced dinner it was a little annoying (and it was hard work fitting all the plates on the small table). But that is a minor quibble - next time (and there will be many more next times) we would order a dish or two, then order a few more once those are done - and pace things out a little.
The fitout is lovely and as I said earlier, the service was excellent. Hubby isn't all that keen on japanese but even he said at the end "we will be back there" ... and yes we will!
Dined at Moga tonight with some good friends.The dining experience was excellent with all boxes being ticked.
Food was stunning and service exceptional!
Fresh sushi, very yum!. The decor of this place is beautiful, one of the nicest sushi trains I have been to in Brisbane. And the sushi & sashimi is very fresh. I recommend trying the fresh white fish, salmon and tuna nigiri. Their drinks menu is extensive, they serve japanese cocktails, beers, whiskeys and the warm sake is my personal favourite. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I am definitely going back.
10/10. Love this place. The staff are super friendly and the venue is amazing. I haven't tried the mains, only plates from the sushi train but the sushi is always fresh and delicious which is rare for sushi trains. I went here with my Dad once who is obsessed with sashimi and he said it's the best he's ever had. It's a little more expensive than other sushi trains but the freshness and quality of the ingredients is definitely worth it.
Best Japanese restaurant in Brisbane!. Fantastic place! Best Japanese restaurant I have been to in Brisbane, I have been to Japan many times and the dishes at Moga taste like real authentic Japanese food, absolutely delicious. A huge selection on the menu, extremely friendly staff and a really nice atmosphere. They have a great selection of Japanese craft beer and some awesome homemade plum wine.
With the choice of eating at the sushi train or dining out in the Izakaya section, I highly highly recommend it.
Dined at Moga last week with my husband. Was refreshing to have the choice of so many unique and interesting dishes. We particularly enjoyed the crispy salmon rolls and Tempura Oysters. A good selection of drinks, a super friendly waitress and a modern and stylish interior. We enjoyed our experience.
Finally. And loved it.. Finally got in. We had tried to book a table late on a Saturday twice now, only to be told again that there were no seats. So we booked ahead early this time so as not to be disappointed. The food was amazing, the large sashimi simply mouth watering . Hubby liked the Moga roll and the chicken mince skewer things. I liked the Rosalie roll and the grilled eggplant with the miso sauce. The service was lovely. Thumbs up, worth a try, we will be back soon.
Love this place. Set out is fantastic, great atmosphere. Try to sit in the booths next to the train and enjoy, they let you order from the menu aswell so you get the best of both worlds. Staff are very nice. The "rainbow egg rolls" (don't let the name put you off) on the sushi train are fantastic. I always end up spending and arm and a leg because everything on the train looks fantastic
I went to this restaurant on Valentine's day. It was fantastic! The food was great. Specially, Duck Hatoumi tataki! Also the staff were really friendly and kind! Good price for a fine restaurant! Strongly recommend for special occasions! !!!!
Fresh. Great fresh sushi from the train some of the best I have had in Brisbane. Look forward to trying the a la carte menu!
Oh yummmm!the sushi is the best ive had in Brisbane! Nice and fresh (we were there at about 12) and omg...the gyoza...amazing....the tuna teeny sushi roll...fresh and moist...the crumbed crab claw ball was the BEST ball that has entered my mouth...so moist and crunchy too...the avocado katsu chicken roll topped with kewpie (drool) and black sesame seeds...oh wow...and the other one...that was good too. Left feeling full and happy for $28.00 including a drink.
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Happy with the overall Moga experience...LOVE the welcome too....definitely be back again and definitely will recommend to others.
Just lovely!. We popped in here for a try of the new sushi spot in Brisbane after reading a few good reviews. The decor and staff are wonderful and it's just a lovely little spot. The sushi is good, ok maybe a little better than good....great (?) but by no means the best in town. Definately worth a visit though and we will be back!
Fantastic Dinner Experience!. I had a birthday dinner with my friends in Moga Izakaya. We ordered Moga roll for starter, it was amazing...teriyaki salmon and scallop...so yammy. Also we enjoyed Yaki nasue and wague dish. Friendly staff and I definitely come back.
Delicious food. Lovely staff.
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Salmon and Tuna freshness were a cracker.... I followed a suggestion from friends of an Izakaya in the heart of Paddington. We all went there last 15/11 for dinner, we made a reserve for 10, but without notice became 15. The decoration is typical Japanese, besides the rain that ruined any possibility for a beautiful night, the Japanese Staff made our table's night. This specific Brazilian waiter, that first of all told us he was from North Korea, even if he had a strong French accent, push us all the menu, from Cocktails Sake based to Craft Japanese beers (must try! We just stop drinking after all our favourites beers sold out), the tapas were very good, but apparently the rain made service slower, but nothing that our "John Monache" could guarantee exclusive service and all the attention from waiters.
After few hours in this "little Tokyo" experience, we learnt that Sake is made of rice and more it is polished pure and expensive it becomes. We definitely emerged in Japanese culture and would highlight the "Rosa lee" cocktail made of Lychee and the rolls that have the name of the house, Moga Roll. "It is our signature dish" said our "FakeNorth Korean waiter"... Recommended!!!
Great food and ambience, aside from the flies in the outdoor area. Definitely be back!
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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