My husband and I came to Momi Nonmi for an anniversary dinner and thoroughly enjoyed our experience! As we made our way inside the restaurant, Chef Chris took the time to greet us and since we were the first ones there for our time slot, he gave us the option to pick any table we wanted for our omakase experience. He is very personable and took the time to get to know us and talk a bit about his background. The tables were split into separate sections so that you were seated only with your party which I thought was a nice setup, especially for a date night. We decided to do the Grand Slam Omakase with 16 courses with a specially selected sake pairing. Chef Chris took the time to explain each course, with several of the components being made in-house. I was an especially big fan of the Hokkaido scallop course but everything was phenomenal, especially the nigiri. You can tell that every aspect of every course is crafted thoughtfully and with care. If you are looking for an omakase experience, I would definitely recommend reserving a time at Momi Nonmi! read more

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Outstanding sake dinner pairing rare seasonal sake releases from guest producer with premium small plates prepared by the chef. Looking forward to the next one! read more

Momi Nonmi - Japanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

We had dinner here the other night for my birthday and had a wonderful evening. We got the "intro" tasting and every piece was exquisite. The rice preparation and seasoning choices were perfect. I need more fresh wasabi in my life! We also wish the chef sold pints of his miso ice cream. While the chef makes every piece to order and explains the fish to you, we never felt rushed or pressured to eat quickly. He told us up front that seatings are for up to 2 hours and we finished in about 90 minutes. We would love to go back, but it's definitely more of a special occasion type of place than an everyday one. read more

Well, there's a reason the private dining pri fixe dining experiences are expensive and sought after. It's because they are amazing. Went with a group of friends as a special experience, booking was private group dining. Each sushi course we learned about historical Japanese food prep ingredients and methods used to produce it, and then were frankly amazed at the flavors and textures. Cozy ambiance tucked away on Cambridge st. All service as well as stories and introductions for each course from chef Chris, it was a one-man show, expertly produced and performed. read more

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Service, premium ingredients,and creativeness put Momi Nonmi in the same league as 311 and Wa Chin. I may prefer this place over both because of the amazing service. I cannot recommend this place more. Please come here! I had the grand slam omakase for $355 for 20 courses . There are options at different price points, but id suggest getting the most expensive option you can afford. It's worth it. Among the best omakase tastings I have had anywhere. Appetizers are a fusion of Japanese and Hawaiian (where chef Chris is from) and omakase is very simple. A stroke of soy sauce on Japanese imported fish, and perfect sushi rice. Chef Chris provides the type of top tier service you will get at any three Michelin star restaurant. He explains every dish, will remember your name and your preferences for the next time you come, which you will, and makes you feel like you're in his house. read more

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We booked omakase (the only dine-in option at Momi Nonmi) and I have to say it was a beautifully delicious experience! 14 courses, starting off with house-made tofu and a miso soup with a fish broth that took 24+ hours. An amazing start before the sushi. The fish used for the omakese is purchased per reservation and is bought the day of your reservation - you are getting the best cut and the freshest ingredients. Some of the ingredients are also shipped privately from Japan. Each nigiri is made right in front of you, with Chef Chris giving you the context and background on each individual piece. The thoughtfulness of his menu is clear in his work and presentation. He combines old school, traditional Japanese methods with modern and eclectic tastes. He also has a Hawaiian background, so you can see that influence come through as well. I know folks would be curious about the price, it's a bit over $200 per person including gratuity. Other than omakase, they do very special take out options that you need to pre-order at least a day in advance. I also received a promo about an uni tasting, so there are also different experiences that come up from time to time. This place is a truly unique spot in the Boston area, and I hope everyone has the opportunity to try it. read more

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I came here late April to take my fiance (at the time) for an omakase dinner. We were the only customers, so we had the full on experience with Chef Chris. It was a great experience. The place was intimate, and you felt like Chef Chris was giving us a show. The food was phenomenal, and he offered a great selection of sake. Before dining, Chef Chris asked what are some favorite pieces of sushi, and he incorporated them in our meal. He also provided great sake recommendations throughout the experience. The place can add up in terms of $$$, but you get what you pay for: an intimate journey that your tastebuds will forever appreciate. read more

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From dine-in omakase to his pandemic pick-ups, I cannot recommend Momi Nonmi enough. Chef Chris is always pushing the envelope with his innovative and creative dishes - this applies to both his handling of sushi/sashimi/nigiri/hand rolls but also his cooked courses as well. He also is very collaborative and oftentimes does crossover collabs with other local chefs - my favorites are his collabs with Derrick Teh of Sekali! read more

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Fantastic place! Small yet very comfortable. Chef Chris is creative yet still respects traditions. The flavors of the Omikase meal were delicious. Well worth the price. read more

Absolutely incredible experience. Did the grand slam omakase and it was one of the best meals of my life. A true culinary experience. Chef Chris puts in the time and effort and it really shows. read more

I've honestly never felt so compelled to review a restaurant. This is truly amazing omakase. Chef Chris sources the most incredible ingredients and prepares them with so much care and attention. We lucked out to have Chef to ourselves for most of our meal and he explains each ingredient and its preparation with such detail. An unparalleled experience. Couldn't recommend it enough. Worth every penny and more read more

Despite the price tag, I would still consider this a "no frill" omakase experience. But this is deserving of the 5-star for the quality, execution, and service. The two times that I have dined in, Chef Chris has personally served us himself, making each the nigiri table side. Each time we have gone the course have all been different, he is creative with the starters/appetizers using seasonal ingredients and those that will balance out the fish later in the meal. When he starts on the fish courses, he brings out his bucket of rice (best sushi rice I have ever had), his little cup of fresh wasabi made from the actual plant not the mass produced tubes that you can buy at the supermarket, and a bowl of soy sauce. He incorporates a tiny dab of the wasabi and a brush of the soy sauce directly into the nigiri so its all there in that bite. There was way too many fish names for me to remember them all but I loved the variety and when you book with him he will usually ask you if you have a favorite fish and he will try to have more of that fish for your experience. I describe this as no frill because he doesn't garnish with much, everything is simple thoughtful ingredients yet they pack a punch of delicious flavors. I love the experience and the food and appreciate what Chef Chris does and will most definitely be back for more! read more

Momi Nonmi - The start of the nigiris - Chef Chris table side service! - Japanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Took my sister here for a birthday omakase dinner -- we had an incredible experience! Chris is very talented and personable. The fish was WONDERFUL. Lovely ambiance as well. We will be back! read more

I came here for a date night after Valentine's Day! We made reservations a week before and it was only us and another table for 2 when we were there. I liked how it was a more intimate omakase experience where the chef explained everything (background, taste, where he got his sashimi from) and it was one on one which I have not had at other omakase places! We had 14 nigiris and they were very fresh and yummy! The only thing is I thought the nigiris were on the smaller side. We also had an oyster with uni and miso soup (probably the best miso soup I've had! So much flavor!). We also ordered a bottle of sake to go with everything and the chef told us the background of different bottles of sake for us to choose from which I thought was nice! Overall it was a great experience even though it is expensive for the amount of food you get. read more

Momi Nonmi - Japanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

My girlfriend and I had a fantastic omakase dinner at Momi Nonmi. Chef Chris Chung serves modern Izakaya food with a Hawaiian twist. The food is gluten-free, light, and (relatively) healthy. Although there were a few misses, I thought that the flavor profiles that night were generally unique and interesting. I wouldn't recommend this place if you are in search for authentic Japanese food. If you're up for something a little more creative though, definitely check it out! read more

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Before I start, yes you're going to spend more here than you will at a run of the mill everyday sushi restaurant. This is a special occasion meal, a treat yourself meal. Friends and I came here for omakase during COVID restrictions, which meant that we had the entire restaurant for indoor seating to ourselves at the time. I'm not sure if that's still the rule but it was pretty awesome to essentially have a private chef situation. The chef, by the way, is clearly incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful about food, but also is incredibly kind and hard working! We had to pre-order the meal we wanted and gave our preferences. We did all of that via instagram which was fine. There were different price levels as well. Now for the food: yes! It was unlike any meal I had ever had. It was delicious. I can hardly explain it. The sushi was incredibly fresh and, yes, delicious. The other dishes was so good. My favorite dish was a lightly poached egg with salmon roe in a strawberry yeast sake. I can't even explain how good this was. The meal ended with a miso caramel ice cream that was quite possibly the best ice cream we had ever had. We even tried to convince the chef to sell it by the pint! Overall, yes it's worth it! read more

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The real deal! Chef Chris has created an intimate, traditional Premium Omakase dining experience right in Inman Square. It practically feels like you have the whole place to yourself. The 3 appetizers (penguin oyster, abalone, agedashi tofu) were all delicious and delightful in their own way. I found myself slurping up every last morsel. Then, we were served the most umami miso soup, made with a hearty fish broth that had been boiled for 17+ hours. He explained the background and history of sushi making, along with a demonstration of fresh wasabi and the antique shark skin artifact used to grate it. The 16 pieces of nigiri were excellently chosen, with our specific preferences in mind. Some standouts were the ebi, Sakura masu, Hokkaido scallop, blackfin sea bass, and toro. Really every single piece was simple but exquisite, allowing the quality of the fish to shine. The whole meal was well paced. The dinner finished on a sweet note with a perfectly ripe melon and tasty mochi. You must reserve ahead of time via the website and fill out a Google Form with your preferred time slot. Chef Chris will reach out by text and email to confirm. You'll need to provide credit card info (by email or phone) to hold onto your reservation. The process is well worth it for an unique 5-star experience! read more

Came here for an anniversary dinner, and Chef Chris went above and beyond what I even knew was possible for a dining experience. Chef Chris reached out via email to confirm reservation, also provided a sake list (both bottles that we ordered were delightful), as well as asked about our favorite pieces of sushi, all of which he incorporated into our meal. All parts of our meal were excellent, starters down to the final pieces of nigiri. Selections included toro, uni, salmon, and so much more. Intimate explanations of each course, which make for a great experience. Truly a fantastic meal. Pricey options (premium nigiri and two bottles of sake plus tip came to $550+) but I've never experienced an instance where paying this premium was worth it without a shred of a doubt. Thank you Chef Chris! read more

Momi Nonmi - Selection of fish for our premium nigiri. - Japanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Raindrop dessert is here in the USA! One of the latest trends in Japanese desserts is in Boston and I couldn't wait to try it. Momi nonmi seats around 30 people, mostly at small tables. I would recommend hopping over asap to try them about before they start getting packed. Went for brunch Sunday and tried the loco moco, tuna poke, deconstructed oyako dip, okonomiyaki, and raindrop dessert. Favorite was the okonomiyaki because I personally have a traditionalist preference and the okonomiyaki was the most traditionally Japanese out of the four mains. There was so much seafood in the okonomiyaki and I couldn't be happier. Fresh baby scallops, mussel meat, baby shrimp, squid, sometimes multiple in each bite. Overall pros: very delectable sauces that came with each dish, very fun (probably the loco moco on a sizzling hot place taking the cake on "fun", very happy the chef insisted on having the sauce poured at the table), and chock full of the good stuff aka the worth-it stuff like tuna in the poke and seafood in okonomiyaki Overall cons: dish sizes are small so definitely a group (a small group) is a good idea try multiple dishes, the brunch menu and lunch menu are a little limited (dinner packs the most punch but also the most $), tight space so get cozy if there's lots of people Reservations can be made on Yelp! read more

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Lovely, unique, and simply delicious, Momi Nonmi is the type of place that just feels special. Walk through the exterior curtain and come inside. We had a reservation for 1PM on a Saturday and were seated right away in the quaint space. Our server was very helpful in describing the different drinks, including some unique-sounding sakes! I went for the first option in the pour-over format, where he pours from the bottle into a glass cup which is sitting within a box, so that the sake flows a bit over the sides of the glass and the run-over is caught in the box. Very cool presentation, even if I couldn't exactly figure out how to gracefully drink the liquid in the box. The sake itself was delightful, slightly warm with a clean flavor and hints of banana. We saw that most of the tables had a bento box, so we asked our server what was in it. He explained that the contents of the bento "changes by the minute" according to the chef's preferences! He was able to name a few things ours was likely to have, and we ordered it right away. It's an ideal way to get to sample some of the chef's best and most innovative bites! We also ordered the Loco Moco which is a beef patty over white rice topped with a fried egg. The mushroom sauce is poured over the top at the table and sizzles on the hot pan. The video is very Insta-worthy! And the flavor was great: simple while being comforting and just made well. The bento was a thing of beauty. Another one for the IG! Ours contained 9 delectable morsels including sashimi, tofu, fried chicken (our waiter's fave), a croquette, mussel soup, and ahi tuna. It was a great combination of raw and cooked, and it felt light while still being filling. Just writing this review makes me want to go back and sample what other delights the chef has dreamed up! Om nom nom. read more

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I really enjoyed the unique omakase experience from this place. You have to make reservations ahead so definitely plan accordingly, as the chef orders his fish based on what "tier" you reserve. We went with the premium! Every cut of fish was so fresh and delicious!!! It's a small place and Chef Chris makes every piece of fish right in front of you. He does this while explaining each piece and making it a personable experience. With the limited omakase options in Boston, this one definitely is worth trying! read more

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I came Saturday morning for brunch. Note: Brunch is only on saturdays and sundays. Super cute small place so make reservations! You can do it right on yelp! The server, Rachael is super nice! She even recommended where to park. There are meters outside. They have special events every month! Check it out on their website. Shokado nine course: delicious! I totally recommend this one. I'm not even going to attempt to tell you what they were Bc I don't even know! Haha The nine dish course change daily anyway! But take a look at the pics i posted if your curious. We also ordered the Hawaiian loco moco, which was alright a basic rice hamburg egg on top. Cool for videos only! The special for the day was toro belly on a bed of rice. So delicious so fresh this one was my fav! The rice is flavored perfectly! I saw on the other reviews they had a toro tin for a special one day. I am dying for one!!!! Looked delicious. Someone call me when they have it plz!! read more

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This is probably the most interesting restaurant in all of Cambridge! I love the atmosphere here, and every dish is so creative and tasty! We came here without reservation and got a seat at the bar on a Saturday evening. We ordered the spicy tuna tartare, salmon tataki, loco moco, and the kalua pork onigiri for the two of us. All were delicious, but the best were the salmon and the loco moco. The dishes came out fairly quickly and the presentation was great! I got the grapefruit+calpico+shochu+tonic cocktail which was incredibly tasty! We also got the matcha zenzai dessert, which was only okay. The bill came out to about $100 for the two of us, but definitely worth it for a special occasion!! read more

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Came here for a late Sunday brunch with the boyfriend! We got here at around 1pm and there were only 2 other parties there. Gotta keep this place on the DL before it blows up I guess. We (okay I) got the Bento box and my boyfriend got the special for the day, which was a Toro donburi. The bento box consisted of 9 small dishes, which is presently very aesthetically. Perfect for your photo needs. It's enough to fill you up. Not all of them were hits, since I don't like pickled veggies or cooked seaweed. But I did have a few favorites. The short rib stew was super flavorful and packed with meaty goodness. The mini toro rice bowl was also delicious and fresh. The cod was SOOO flavorful with crisp skin, I could have eaten just this and been very pleased. They also included another stew with a fried shrimp which was fried to perfection. I ate it, tail and all. The toro rice bowl was also good. The fish was super flavorful and they gave quite a bit of it! It was exactly how they described, fresh fish and rice lol. That's it. It makes sense, but I thought it would come with something else I guess. However the star of the meal was definitely the bento because of the huge variety of dishes. This place is a little pricey for brunch. But if you consider that you're getting fresh fish for brunch, it evens out! read more

Momi Nonmi - Toro don - Japanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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For the price, I don't think it's anything special. It's not bad or anything; the dishes were tasty, and they used pretty high quality ingredients. However, I would only pay this price for something spectacular, and this was not. If this was a highly coveted restaurant, or if the ingredients or preparation was special, or if there is some sort of selling point, then it would make sense... But this is just a regular, small Japanese-inspired (or fusion?) restaurant. It's pretty far out from the city, and the interior is not especially nice.. so it just does not justify the price. A $200 dinner for 2 people can get me at least a 10-12 course omakase meal for 2 in the Greater Boston Area, but at Momi Nonmi, it was only enough for 5 small dishes. The 5 dishes we got here was about the same portion size, quality, ingredients, etc of 5 courses of a nice omakase meal, so we were still hungry at the end of the meal. We just didn't want to order anything else here. We came for the toro flight, but we also got the agedashi tofu with truffle, "loco moco" (rice, beef, gravy, and egg on a sizzling plate), (a very salty) cucumber seaweed salad, and "raindrop" dessert. The toro and tofu were specials not on the menu, and I think they change it once a week. The restaurant was relatively empty on a Monday night, but the waiter was very friendly. The chef also came out for some of the dishes, like grating the truffle, but it's not like service was amazingly spectacular. Again, I don't mind paying for ambiance, expensive ingredients, a cool dining experience, a highly coveted chef, quality, or something, but this was like paying extra for nothing. read more

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Boston is not known for its sushi. I've been disappointed by tons of Japanese restaurants and most of them get over 4 stars on Yelp. The quality of fish was not even comparable to a food court nested in a Japanese grocery store. So it took me two years to finally try an omakase since I relocated here. However, after our omakase (premium nigiri omakase) with Chef Chris, he broke the entrenched stereotype by his impeccable OG sushi expertise and the best cut of the high quality fish! The premium nigiri omakase experience contained 3 apps + 16-18 nigiris + 1 light dessert. It's not even possible to pick my favorite one since every piece is perfect in a different way. I quite disagree with another review commenting that this is not a place for traditional sushi. I would say, if you are a fun of traditional nigiri without fancy toppings that may ruin the unique umami of the fish itself, you should definitely come and visit Chef Chris. First, the chef knows his fish, that skill seems basic but requires some gift and years of experience which some other NYC Michelin chef may not be capable of. The way you process the fish will make a huge difference by downgrading vs enhancing the unique flavor of various fish. Second, the chef sticked with red vinegar (or a mix of red and white) to season the rice that tastes richer however smoother and full of umami. That paired well with how he processed the fish. Third, I like the perfect fish/rice ratio. You will see less rice here. The flavor of fish will be overwhelmed by too much rice. In that case the sharpness from vinegar will turn out to dominate everything in your mouth. We cannot find any piece as a miss among all. My favorite ones are the chef's kiss and grilled toro (and some white fish I cannot remember their names). My husband's favorites are New Zealand king salmon and the grilled toro. I did not take pictures as I prefer to eat sushi at its best temperature. But I will definitely come back for another omakase experience. Thank you Chef Chris~ read more

Momi Nonmi - Japanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

We went to Omakase on July 29 for the 6 pm seating. Chef Chris was fantastic at recommending a sake pairing, giving detailed tasting notes on each course, and answering our questions. An unforgettable dinner! read more

over priced, not satisfying, disappointed Miso soup is good with strong flavor The tuna don is and chirashi are too small- very expensive and not satisfying read more

Momi Nonmi - Japanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

We tried the omakase brunch set which has 5 courses. I general, I feel like the chef wants to combine Japanese cuisine and Hawaii/ American style together. However, it tries to combine the material but the chef is not successful in making all the flavor in a harmony. For example, the fourth course is fish and lobster dumpling with curry source. The staff said there was some cheese, truffle inside the lobster dumplings. It had a really strong taste, like lamb. The taste is special and also the combination is special, I will give it that. However, I could no longer taste the lobster itself. In addition, with curry as the source, it is too overwhelming that it lost all the flavor of the food itself. I think Japanese cuisine likes to keep the original flavor of the material and makes it shine. The "new" combination fails in that. The other dish is the okonomiyaki with caviar. I don't like it when the chef just tries to made the dish fancier by adding caviar or truffle. There is no harmony in the taste of the food. The second dish is toro sashimi. I like the sauce but I honestly don't think they have good quality of the toro itself. Japanese is really meticulous about the quality of the sashimi. If you like trying new combinations of material, you should definitely go to the restaurant. However, if you want to have authentic Japanese food/Hawaii food, I don't recommend. read more

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Amazing creative dishes！ had the sea urchin razor clam with tofu. Extreme freshness felt in my mouth! must try place! read more

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Must Try! I can't say enough good things about Momi Nonmi, they hit every note. Service level is spot on and the food is truly excellent. Every dish was tasty as hell and seasoned to perfection. The broth in the Wagu Beef Dumplings is on a different level of flavor - deep and unbelievably nuanced. Top notch service and food is the hallmark of Momi Nonmi!!! read more

My boyfriend and I had our anniversary dinner here. We were pretty excited! Service was great - it's clear that the servers are very knowledgeable about the menu and flavors of each dish. Hamachi sashimi and the zucchini katsu were yummy, but things went downhill pretty quickly from there. The seafood that Momi Nonmi uses is the cheap pre-frozen, pre-peeled, shrunken, and waterlogged kind you buy at the grocery store when you're on a college budget. The seafood dynamite was full of them, and although masked by the delicious sauce, the seafood tasted like nothing. Same with the rock shrimp tempura. The sauce was simply there to mask the flavorless thawed-out shrimp. The price just doesn't justify the lack of quality in the main ingredients. We were most excited for the wagyu dumplings, but the meat is completely overpowered by ginger. It was tender, but wagyu should taste like beef. It doesn't NEED to be covered up! We also ordered the toro mazemen. The toro was braised in a soy-sauce based broth, to the point where it honestly tasted like canned mackerel. We wouldn't have been able to tell the difference. The noodles were covered in a watery ranch dressing that really threw us off. We couldn't finish it. Come on. Do better. Does the chef simply not care?! You can't expect diners to be fooled by cheap ingredients, especially when you're charging $$$$ for a bite or two per dish. And when you get yourself a great ingredient like wagyu and toro, do it some goddamn justice. read more

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Sizzling goodness! *** Locals Kind of unassuming, this is a hidden gem for brunch in Cambridge! *** Travelers Definitely make a reservation! The brunch menu is extra special compared to other times of the day, so come for brunch to try this Hawaiian Loco Moco! *** My Recommendation Get the Hawaiian Loco Moco! It's fried egg on a beef patty over rice served on a sizzling plate. The server then pours gravy all over it. Perfect way to start your morning! A traditional styled bento box, the shokado bento lets you try different things from Japanese culture while being satiated. They allow reservations, but it is in the area of Cambridge where there's not much to do. IG: @foodisseur read more

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I got the bento box at Momi nonmi. Visually incredibly pleasing and phenomenally great tasting! You get 9 delicious small plates for you to try whichhhh adds up to being quite filling. Each uniquely tasting and visually appealing. And the toro is to die for! If you are a type of person that likes tasting different dishes, or even just delicious well made Japanese food then I highly recommend trying the bento box during Momi nonmi's lunch hours. The atmosphere is also incredible, very relaxing and cozy restaurant. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. a perfect spot for a nice Japanese lunch date or a hangout with a few friends. Highly recommended to come here! read more

Momi Nonmi - Bento box!! - Japanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Chris is a talented chef and a kind host. He was attentive to our unique tastes and was informative on the decisions for each dish. His description of the dishes and how they paired with sake made the experience memorable. The ingredients felt fresh and special. Absolutely worth a special evening. The vibe was relaxed with great music. read more

My bf and I wanted to come here cause 1. Extrapetite said it was her favorite place and 2. It was a very unique restaurant based on atmosphere and food. They have omakase on the menu but it's not entirely a sushi restaurant. It's more of a general Japanese restaurant. Service was good. We got there in time for regular menu and late night menu (starts around 9:45pm). We ordered 7 things and it came out to be $98 with tax and tip. I forgot to take a picture of the salmon sashimi which was my favorite dish due to the mustard sauce (which didn't really taste like mustard) but paired really well with the radish and slightly seared salmon. I also loved the carrots and parsnips in the vinegarette sauce. The spam mushubi (late night menu) and the seared sawara weren't rememberable. I would come back again maybe one more time just to try almost everything else on the menu. Edit: After I went home, I had some soy milk my sister gave me and I threw up...3 times. I can't tell if it was the food at the restaurant or the soy milk that caused it. I'm sad cause I don't think I'd come back just cause I'm scared. But I did really enjoy the food when I was there. Also my bf did not throw up and he did not have soy milk so maybe it was the milk or I just ate a specifically bad piece of meat or fish. read more

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Beyond incredible - such a special experience! Cannot recommend highly enough! The drink pairings were also top notch

I first met Chef Chris at the now sadly closed Journeyman at a pop-up dinner and really enjoyed his take on Japanese food, all quite simple and tasty. Then followed him quite a while on IG and am always amazed by how phenomenal his private dinners looked. So of course I was beyond excited when I heard about the opening of Momi Nonmi. This is quite a small place that is very simply decorated with wooden tables and aluminum chairs. My only complaints about the decor is that the yellow wood is really not photogenic at all for those of us who enjoys taking pictures of our food, and the chairs aren't very comfortable. Let's first start with the food, there is a wide selection of Japanese styled dishes on the menu. All are small plate sized and to be shared. For reference, the 2 of us shared 7 dishes total. UNI CUP: What's not to love about a cup full of uni? I believe these are from Maine so obviously not as good as Santa Barbara or Hokkaido but still tasted very fresh. TORO TIN: This was the special for the night, a tin of minced toro mixed with other colorful ingredients (sorry I can't remember them...) But it was definitely tasty. I only wish the toro component was a little bigger! THE ROSE: A quite beautiful plate of sea bream sashimi. It is fresh and light but the portion is quite small. DUCK CONFIT NIGIRI: Nigiri is not quite the right word for this plate. More like rice ball topped with duck confit. The duck was a little on the dry side for my taste but the spicy kabayaki sauce and chocolate glaze are very good. HAWAIIN TEPPANYAKI LOCO MOCO: Think fancy burger? A beef patty with sunny side up egg over rice, then the yummy gravy gets poured on top. The teppanyaki part is cool but I didn't feel it serve too much purpose. WAGYU DUMPLING: The dumplings have a nice thin skin and the wagyu filling is very flavorful. $18 for only 4 dumplings are pretty pricey though. ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS: The weakest link here. The brussels weren't crispy and honestly I didn't care for the flavor either. Now the sake... The sake program here is headed by Steve which is absolutely wonderful. We had the chance to chat with him quite a bit while sitting at the bar area for our dinner. His knowledge of sake is quite impressive and we opted for several sounds of tasting pours that were both delicious and educational. Overall, a really good dinner. For the portions, I do agree with many reviewers that the prices are quite high. If I had to judge the restaurant for food alone, it may have been 3 stars. However for how much we enjoyed the sake tastings (though not cheap there either), we had such as wonderful time at Momi Nonmi. Will definitely be back! read more

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SASHA SAYS: Don't hate me because my OMAKASE is more beautiful than your OMAKASE!!! My second visit to Momi Nomi was for a special omakase dinner held on December 18th, joined again by my Yelpie friend Sasha... We arrived for the first of 2 seatings at 6:30 (after pre-dinner cocktails at nearby Puritan & Co.). Rather than review each of the 10 courses, I think the photos speak for themselves, so I'll just list the dishes we enjoyed, the sake pairings, and some overall impressions at the end. HIGHBALL: With Mars Iwai sake 1ST COURSE: Uni, with parsnip, cauliflower, cranberry (paired w/ Kiminoi yamahai jumbo daiginjo sake) 2ND COURSE: Bay scallop, with winter squash, black garlic, radish (w/ Hakkaisan honjozo sake) 3RD COURSE: Toro, with persimmon, habanero, yamaimo (w/ Satsuma Shiranami shochu, centrifuged lime, simple) 4TH COURSE: Truffle, Pacific shrimp, avocado, purple daikon (w/ Yuki no Bosha junkai ginjo sake) 5TH COURSE: Sashimi, pickles, yuzu, wasabi (w/ Watari Brune 55 junmai ginjo sake) 6TH COURSE: Kanpachi, beet, golden caviar, pomegranate (w/ Jozen hiyaoroshi sake) 7TH COURSE: Abalone, with brown butter, endive, curry (w/ Yahoo Rhythm of the Centuries junmai yama-oroshi sake) 8TH COURSE: Foie gras, toro, rice, chocolate (w/ Kikumasamune junmai, smoke, white soy cocktail) 9TH COURSE: A5 wagyu 3 ways (w/ Gokoo barley shochu, Tenshi no Yuwaku imo shochu) COCKTAIL: Sake & espresso 10TH COURSE: Zenzai, red bean, matcha As you can see, this was a spectacular meal...inventive, interesting and delicious. But beyond the food, it is important to note that Momi has an actual, certified sake sommelier, Stephen Connolly, who is not just a repurposed wine sommelier but someone who has spent his career studying sake. So the pairings, and the descriptions that accompanied them, took this meal to totally different level. There is nowhere in Boston that does sake like Momi does! He was also ably assisted by Koko Usui, who you may remember from the excellent bar at Cafe ArtScience during the Todd Maul era. Our meal was perfectly paced, and the service was excellent. Chef Chris Chung also came out to chat with us at the end of the meal. For $165, not a cheap night out, but well worth it give the quality of the ingredients. Keep your eye out for future special events like this one (they also had a shorter omakase for New Year's eve). [Click below to see my previous lunch review.] read more

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Ordered their HAND ROLL, SUSHI, SASHIMI & OMAKASE TAKEOUT POP UP for dinner. This is our third time having dinner from this place. It was as delicious as before. read more

Momi Nonmi - a hand holding a piece of sushi - Japanese Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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