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    Cafe Mochi

    3.8 (600 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Chrissy E.

    Oh, so good. My flight just got in from New York and I was craving someplace I hadn't been in a while, which happened to be Cafe Mochi. I came in the evening and there was still ample space. I was greeted immediately upon entering and shown to my table up one floor. Drink wise, I knew I wanted something with passion fruit but wasn't sure which one I wanted. With the servers suggestion, I got the passion fruit martini. Food wise, I went with the vegetable spring rolls and teriyaki steak with stir-fried veggies. My drink came out in a flash and it was smooth and refreshing. Not overly sweet but enough to where you could really taste the passion fruit. Shortly after my spring rolls and entree arrived. I tried the spring rolls first and they were piping hot. I tried the steak next and it was just as I had hoped: tender, flavorful, and succulent. After finishing my first drink, I decided to try the passion breeze next. After trying both, they each had their own distinct flavors. Obviously the martini was vodka based and the passion breeze has tequila. It's hard to choose which one I liked more because they were both good in their own right. Overall, my server and service were nothing short of amazing. Although I forgot his name, he was incredibly friendly, attentive, and was good at what he did.

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    Ben B.

    First time here. I definitely enjoyed the sushi roll I ordered. Even in the to go box everything was arranged nicely for presentation. I got there when they first opened so they were not busy at all. The service was prompt. Upon entry into the restaurant, it's a very subdued place with music that wasn't too loud. I enjoyed my sushi and would be back again!

    Yaki Udon, Gyoza, Miso Soup, Mochi Chirashi Bowl
    Ann N.

    The restaurant was not busy at all when I arrived on a weekday afternoon. The place was dimly lit with a cool casual vibe on the inside and had a nice patio area for outdoor dining. The service was good and the wait time for the food was not that long. 1. Miso Soup: not too salty, warm, and very comforting despite the hot summer weather 2. Gyoza: good for an appetizer but not really anything that I have not tried before 3. Mochi Chirashi Bowl: presentation was clean with the sashimi assortment wrapped around a rice mound; the ratio of sashimi and rice surprisingly worked out even though I felt that there were more rice served in the dish Overall, Cafe Mochi is a nice spot to have a meal and chat with a friend. The food is pretty standard and not anything new that I have not seen or tried before.

    Sara G.

    Cafe Mochi is a vibrant sushi restaurant on South Grand in St. Louis, known for catering to a wide spectrum of sushi enthusiasts, from novices to experts. The interior walls are adorned in shades of pink and purple, creating a unique vibe. As we indulged in their sushi, the 2000s good tunes are taking over. I tried the lemon drop roll with salmon, crab, cream cheese avocado, lemon zest, trout roe & topped with white fish, honey wasabi mayo, scallions, tempura crumbs and a crab stick. Protip: add jalapeño for some spice. Peep my yelp chopsticks!

    Volcano Roll
    James D.

    Food here is great. I get the volcano roll every time. Server is also always nice and food arrives quickly. I love the inside-- it's calm and comfortable. Highly recommend

    Darrien R.

    One of my favorite spots to drop in for some sushi in tower grove area. Rolls are always solid and they have a good variety. Why I am really here though is the fried rice! Cafe Mochi is my all time go to spot for some take out fried rice in the STL. Great portion for a good price and the taste is next level. Not really a place I go to sit in just because of parking but when I have service has always been good.

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    Jensen W.

    Been here a few times & my favorite is the Hawaiian! It's like a dessert in a roll. Seriously. There's a dip that taste like fruit dip with a pineapple topping. Good service. My waiter was nervous about my cough so he brought me a lemon tea to help soothe & I think it did actually help! I love that you can choose inside or patio seating. Would definitely be awesome for patio szn. Try out Cafe Mochi on S. Grand!

    Krystal R.

    Used to live on south grand and this place was my go to sushi place. They have the cutest location even tho the parking situation was ideal and I was always afraid that someone will give me a ticket. They have many items on the menu their pho noodle was surprisingly not bad, the sushi was definitely fresh and tasty! Will come back again if I'm in the area!!!

    Philly Roll and Unakyu Roll
    Layne D.

    In the mood for sushi and teriyaki, we decided to give this place a shot while in town visiting. We tried the Mochi Rangoons, Philly Roll, Unakyu Roll and the Chicken Teriyaki Dinner (chicken teriyaki, salad, rice, veggies). The rolls were fine, nothing special but they satisfied my craving. The chicken teriyaki wasn't a huge portion but was decent. The salad dressing was pretty solid. Overall nothing really stood out but if you're in the mood for sushi, it will do!

    Volcano Roll on its own plate and assorted rolls.

    Great sushi in the heart of St. Louis city. We ate here on a Sunday evening and got seated right away. We were able to sit out on the patio in beautiful fall weather. The team was quickly attentive to us got our drinks and order right away. I will say the team did forget to put in our crab rangoons which were a miss that would normally let me leave 3 stars. I still give this 4 stars because the staff recognized it and offered to place it quickly but we already had more than enough sushi and removed it from our bill. Sushi at Cafe mochi is always consistent and delicious! This isnt going to be a high end romantic dinner but is going to be top great quality and definitely better than some of the standard sushi places especially in the midwest. Always get the Volcano roll :) We'll definitely be back!

    Fuji Roll, Philly Roll, Godzilla Roll
    Kristen H.

    We were in town for vacation and wanted a really good sushi spot. This was one of the top recommendations we got from the locals. We went on a Sunday afternoon, and there was a private party going on, but we gladly sat outside because it was absolutely the perfect time of day. We were given our drinks and some time to look at the menu. There wasn't as much of a selection as I wanted, but husband and I both found a roll we wanted to try, plus we always get a Philly anywhere we go. I got the Fuji, and my husband got the Godzilla. The rolls were okay. I thought my roll was mostly going to be raw, but it was hot, like it had been cooked. My husband did get a cooked roll, and it was good. The Philly was perfect. We were checked on multiple times, and overall, it was a good experience, I just wish the sushi would have been a little better.

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    Great food and outstanding service. This is one of our gotos when we go to the Fox Theater

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    The food is always amazing, very fresh! The staff is very nice, definitely recommend the pho and the gyoza!

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    The black seaweed hand rolls were delicious. The staff are super friendly and very accommodating.

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    Ask the Community - Cafe Mochi

    Is this spot All you can eat?

    No, this is not an all you can eat spot. I recommend you try it out, they have some of the best sushi rolls for the price & I've never left disappointed.

    Do the lunch discount sets (Geisha, Sumo, etc) include the specialty rolls and house rolls?

    If I remember right, the happy hour specials only apply to a select list and does not include the the house or specialty rolls.

    What time do they have happy hour?

    Cafe Mochi happy hours : Tuesday - Thursday 4:30-6:30

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    Sushi Koi is definitely one of those spots you could walk past if you weren't looking for it --…read moreunassuming but the food is worth stopping in. It's quiet, intimate & pretty no-frills inside, which honestly lets the sushi speak for itself. Parking is street parking, but the CWE location makes it easy to park once and walk around the neighborhood before or after dinner. Small space, high quality food & a nice change of pace when you want sushi without the loud, overly trendy atmosphere.

    I will start off by saying I have always loved this place. The rolls are incredible. I LOVE the…read moreeuclid and hamachi garlic ponzu rolls. The chefs are always hard at work in the kitchen and you can tell everything is made with love. I had never had any issues here with the food nor the staff. However, I had a different experience in April. My friend made a reservation for his birthday today. It was the groups' first time coming and they were all very excited. We called multiple times to make sure a group of 12 was okay. We are all aware that not every restaurant is suitable for such a big group, but were told it was not a problem. As soon as we sat down, we could tell one of the servers was very annoyed at the group. From the start, he would answer with an attitude, harshly put the plates on the table, and was outright disrespectful when we asked about a friend's plate that never arrived. This person ended up leaving and going to eat somewhere else. I was a server before and understand that big groups can be frustrating. Nevertheless, there is no excuse to treat a table so rudely when they have been nothing but nice and understanding. The food was great, but we were all extremely dissapointed, specially me since I've been here numerous times with no problem. I had never seen this server before, so I'm not sure if it was an off day for him or what. Most people said they would not come back, which made me very sad since it's good food. Thankfully, the female servers were all very nice and accomodating after the entire situation. I highly recommend Sushi Koi for their rolls. However, do not come in big groups.

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    4.0(417 reviews)
    2.4 mi•Midtown
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    I didn't know what to expect once I walked in, but this business surprised me! The sushi was…read moredelicious and the rolls were huge. We ordered the spicy crunch roll, the dragon roll, and the crazy 88. The dragon roll was our favorite! I definitely will be back.

    I stopped by this place for dinner while searching for a new sushi spot near home. The signage…read morewasn't very clear, so I had to rely on the map to find it. Once inside, I was directed to a table in the corner. The service was prompt, and we received our orders quickly. A younger gentleman approached us and seemed a bit confused when I asked about the drink menu. We were looking for sake, and they had a decent selection of both wine and sake, but nothing particularly exciting. We decided to try the Hana white peach sake, which was a pleasant surprise. The food menus were in a state of disrepair, with staples holding them together. We started with some appetizers, including pork gyoza, crab rangoon, and spicy edamame. The pork gyoza was delicious, but the crab rangoon was quite crunchy and flakey with not much flavor. The spicy edamame tasted like it had been soaked in Franks' Hot sauce or Sriracha sauce, which I wasn't a fan of. I wish I had ordered them regular instead. For sushi, I opted for a shrimp tempura roll and a rainbow roll, both of which satisfied my craving. Overall, it was a decent experience for the price, but nothing stands out that would bring me back again and again like other places. I might come back and try the ramen and see if that changes my mind.

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    My boyfriend recommended Kampai as it is in his neighborhood. Wonderful experience for the both of…read moreus. It was raining the night we went and so their having an umbrella stand in the "mud room" was nice. I thought it a good layout how you walk into a small area where you can wipe your feet then proceed further into the restaurant at the hostess stand. As we were walked to our table, we passed a "bar" where you can sit for your meal while watching the sushi master make everything. We were promontory seated and served water. When I asked for a hot sake, and he showed interest, the woman taking care of us said she could bring a larger serving and two cups. The wait staff were very patient with us as there was just so much mouthwatering options on the menu, it was hard for us to arrive down to what we knew we could finish. We ordered four rolls and shared all equally. It was a perfect way to try a lot of different t fishes - especially with one of the rolls being the Rainbow roll. The restaurant was quiet and intimate, a perfect date night. The lighting was enough so we could read the menus and see our food but dim enough to be romantic. I'll be honest I didn't notice the decor as a few of the tables had gotten some other interesting dishes that I ogled. I'll definitely be back!

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