Best sushi in town!! I've spent many meals under this roof and can't recommend them enough! Great food and wonderful staff read more

The saving grace for this place is the food. The sushi was really good. The appetizers were good as well. Can't fault them on their main reason for being there - the food. But holy sh*t how NOT sushi restaurant feel can you get? Little to no ambiance, the server/waiter left little to be desired, and there was a reason the place wasn't even quite half full on a Saturday night at 6:30pm. We must have had a totally different experience than anyone else giving this place two thumbs up. The server was not attentive, drinks went un-refilled, and there was a 'I don't want to be working here right now' vibe. Don't take this the wrong way, and I apologize if it sounds like the way it's said, but this is a Rolla restaurant. Don't expect any more than that. If you like sushi then this is your place for the food. Don't expect the whole sushi experience. Oh, and don't ask for a to-go drink. They don't offer those. read more

Everything was SO AMAZING!! From the walking in being greet and leaving and feeling like family when you left.

I was surprised to find this place in Rolla of all places as I'm here on a rotation for school. Really good sushi overall. Got something with spicy Mayo which I don't love but I think it works. The sunset roll and New York and bulgogi rolls were all delicious. The New York roll was so fresh and delicious. Hope they're still fresh after being in the fridge overnight. Everybody hope for me. read more

I've been here several times now and each time has been nothing more than mediocre. There's not many other Asian establishments in Rolla so this will have to do. Their bento box is probably going to be your best bet. The sushi rolls are a bit dry. I had their bibimbap dish and the "spicy" sauce was bland. I'll give them a 4 star because service is typically good and their food isn't terrible. But it's also not amazing! However, it's better than eating at a fast food joint in town! read more

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Came in with my nephew on a Thursday. With covid you have to wear a mask entering and leaving. The space is quaint with beautiful japanese decor. Was a bit slow service in the beginning, they served one side before they came to the other. They were pretty popular that night had a lot of takeout orders. Miso came out first tasted like a general miso. Was cold there so I am happy the miso came out first to warm me up. Deep fried soft-shell crab came out with all the food just as I asked. This is the first soft-shell crab that I've had that was actually thoroughly cooked. Made correctly. Fully edible. White tuna and smoked salmon nigiri perfection. These are a couple of my fave fish. Nephew had the tobiko cali roll and regular cali roll. He enjoyed it. Bibimpap barely touched this the sushi won over my stomach. But ate it for lunch the next day it was great! Just like the memories when my oma makes it in TX. Uni (sea urchin) try to love it but the texture is too slimy for me. I still ate both. Samanco enjoyed this! Was full so i took it to go and ate melted version when I got home. Yes it was slow at the start but they also only have 1 waitress. She's super sweet, polite, and attentive. Customer service and food makes it worth the hour drive! read more

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It's a small town so they get a little bit of a pass. Imitation crab in all the rolls. Bland everything--were I blindfolded I couldn't have been able to tell the difference between any of the sashimi pieces. My server wasn't good at all-she was incredibly curt with every response, bordering on rude. What kind of sake do you have? "I don't know. It's sake." Do you ever get toro in? "What's that?" (You work in a sushi restaurant and don't know what toro is?) Is this piece my flying fish roe? "I don't know." And then doesn't offer to find out. And doesn't. I finally get around to the bill with her. "I could bring it." She doesn't. I ask again. "I could bring it but it would be easier to just go up to the counter" (Points at counter. Walks away. And doesn't return.) Again: small town. But I've eaten some pretty solid sushi in smaller towns and had much, much better experiences than this. Flavors, lack of presentation, untrained staff. Were this a big city this would be a 1-star place. read more

Sushi dry it was very dark inside and waiter was kind of flighty. I felt like it was pricey for what we got.

Great little spot. The atmosphere was quiet, service was good. The sushi was excellent in terms of decoration and presentation, as well as taste. I would recommend it to sushi atmosphere lovers. read more

Great place! Small family owned restaurant, quick service and owners are so nice! Food was delicious

We've eaten sushi a lot over the years including Japan. Very nice little sushi bar and family operated. Also offers Korean which we haven't tried. Nicely done. read more

Mottomo Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Rolla, Missouri

I was recommended this place by a coworker and it did not disappoint. I ordered the unagi bento box. For $15 it came with 2 crab Rangoon, rice, salad, miso soup, 3 pieces of California roll and a generous portion of eel on a bed of veggies. It was more than enough and every bite was delicious. read more

Mottomo Sushi - Unagi bento box - Japanese Near Me - Rolla, Missouri

This is Rolla's best restaurant, hands down! The pieces of fish in the sashimi sampler were huge and fresh. Highly recommend this restaurant, the owners and workers are very nice and you can't beat this quality. read more

Mottomo Sushi - R 1, R 13, R 19, A 14, N 2, N 3, N 4 - Japanese Near Me - Rolla, Missouri

Spent a few years living in Japan, and this is as good as you're going to get for Asian cuisine for 100+ miles in any direction. Friendly staff and reasonable prices. Go get a bento box for a quick lunch. Impressed to find this in Rolla. read more

The food and service were excellent! They have the best udon soup I have ever had! The tempura is delicious. They so have a few authentic Korean menu items. My Korean mother ordered the Bibimbap, cautiously optimistic that it would be similar to what she is used to. She was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. And it was really good. We are from out of town and I'm really kind of sad that we probably won't ever have the chance to eat there again. read more

Mottomo Sushi - Tempura udon - Japanese Near Me - Rolla, Missouri

The worst. Two horrible waitresses who can't remember anything. Ordered a drink (beer, Japanese) when we sat down. 20 minutes later, still no drinks. Floor looked like a crime scene. Every surface was filthy. Order was wrong... twice. Then went to pay... too cheap to accept American Express. This business may be a front for illegal activities. read more

Mottomo Sushi, formerly Wasabi, is a Japanese restaurant owned by Koreans. They have a variety of Japanese sushi and bento boxes, along with a few Korean dishes. We had some Bibimbap (about $10) and some of the Tempura Udon (noodle soup). The meals came out quick, but the meal was a DISAPPOINTMENT. The vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, soy beans) and rice were NOT FRESH. The meat was mediocre and the metal bowl quickly made the dish COLD. The owner, Mr. Choi, is very nice, and will talk with some of the customers. read more

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This place is the place to go to get great Japanese cuisine in Rolla. First of all I will say the interior is very well designed compared to most other places in the area. The sushi bar and decorative items simply compliment the style and feel of the whole restaurant and emotions of the food. I ordered the Salmon Teriyaki Dinner for $14, and it was worth it. For the price I got a hot plate of salmon and greens, a bowl of rice, miso soup and a salad. The teriyaki sauce was perfect, it was great tasting and it had a wonderful texture that complimented the salmon. The fish was also cooked just right for my taste and the added lemon slice which I love on my fish was added without request. The miso soup tasted just like one I had from my favourite Japanese restaurant back home, with plentiful seaweed and tofu and a temperature that was just right for eating. The salad was also great, it had a mysterious reddish sauce on it which I was reluctant to try at first but it had this amazing lemony accent to it which just made the whole salad crisp and fresh in taste and it just flowed so well with the whole meal. I also ordered 6 California rolls, which just like the rest of the meal were simply amazing. They had an amazing fresh taste and the texture of the roll was perfect in every aspect. The service was very kind, always ready to serve and above all fast. The waiting time was not noticeable at all for our meals and drinks. --- I can highly suggest this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a wonderful night out with a Japanese culinary experience. Five stars for the interior, food taste and texture, service and pricing. read more

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Although busy and short staffed, this place had some pretty mean dishes. I'm from Springfield, and was looking for something to compare to "Kuma" on E. Battlefield, and this place is definitely a close match read more

Fast and friendly staff. Sushi is quality. Hot sake hits the spot. Beer comes with a tall chilled glass. Prices are great for the amount of food that is given! Delicious. read more

Based on the yelp reviews we decided to try it out. How this place has 4 1/2 stars is beyond me. Nothing had flavor. Spicy tuna was not spicy or even good. The Korean speciality dish was flavorless. The beef in the bento box was rubbery and mushy. The ika salad had more cucumbers than squid. The service was slow. It was not good and I will not go back. Don't let these reviews fool you. If you are a TRUE sushi lover, you will not enjoy the food here. read more

This place has the best Asian food in Rolla and some of the best Asian food I have ever had. My boyfriend used to live in Rolla and it was one of our favorite places to visit! The spicy chicken bulgogi (idk if that is how to spell it) is absolutely amazing. We always got the dinner bento box and you get a lot of food for the price! Please try this place if you are looking for a place to eat! I crave it all the time and constantly contemplate driving an hour and a half to be able to eat it. read more

I love this place! It's got fairly reasonable prices and The food is always good. I eat here probably once a week and every time I go I always ask for no meat and no carrots in what I'm getting and they always make sure it's correct and they always have it ready in a timely manner. Never takes more than 15 minutes to get food whether I'm dining in or taking out. They have really good appetizers as well, their gyoza, miso soup, and crab Rangoon are among my favorite. Every server that I've had there has always been super friendly and nice and knows just wanted to check in on you. They've got good seating for medium-size parties; 5 to 7 people can easily sit at one of their bigger tables. They also have lunch specials and dinner specials as well as a large variety of rolls to choose from. Bibimbap is By far my favorite thing to get there. It always taste super fresh, the ingredients are always good quality as well. read more

Mottomo Sushi - Bibimbap, gyoza, and a California roll - Japanese Near Me - Rolla, Missouri

Excellent family run restaurant. The sushi is very well done. The Korean food is outstanding. Great spot for lunch and dinner.

best sushi in rolla! i find myself always coming back here. the staff is always so friendly and the food is always delicious !!

Chicken teriyaki roll wasn't great. Tried to exchange it, older woman was rude about it. The water cold make you sick as well. Wouldn't recommend to weak stomachs. read more

I simply love this place. No matter what time of day it is, or the amount people, the staff is always pleasant and assisting some that are new to the restaurant. My rolls are always fresh, and they don't use additives to stretch the food, like other sushi places do. And did I mention this is not a chain restaurant!!!! Even the owners greet you and say goodbye if they aren't too busy. And did I mention that the owners are the ones preparing my delicious food. Everyone that enjoys sushi, I highly recommend this place. My nickname for it is Mr. Motto. The only complaint I have is there isn't a wide selection of sake. Hope to see you there one day!!! read more

Mottomo is pretty pricey for their offerings, but it's Missouri, so their fare is good for where we are. However, the price and size of offerings are a bit off putting. And don't use your debit card to pay, unless you want a week of triple or even quadruple charges while they sort it all out. read more

Great sushi and friendly staff! They have a wide variety of rolls. Decent prices on rolls too. This restaurant was easy to find, right off of the highway. Found this on yelp and Would definitely go back. read more

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Very good! Sushi was fresh and Tempura veggies were delicious! There was no one in the place when we went so was skeptical about trying it. The miso was average tasting and the tea good. Great for just passing through. read more

Mottomo Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Rolla, Missouri

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What an awesome lunch. I don't know where to start. Everything was SO fresh and delicious. The prices are great and honestly for the quality of food you're getting are way beyond fair. The service was very attentive and we had everything we wanted and needed. The building is very non descript, next to a long John silver, but don't let that fool you. We will definitely be back. read more

We were traveling through Rolla. We saw the other reviews and decided to give Mottomo a try. The food and service were good. The Las Vegas roll was very good. It is minutes off highway 44. Definitely worth stopping for. read more

If you are in Rolla and looking for the best Sushi- this is it. Not the cleanest place but not dirty enough to scare us off. Obviously being from a larger city we are used to better Sushi. That said for the price it was a good choice for dinner. read more

Delicious sushi for a great price! We shared a 4 roll meal between 2 people and were stuffed by the end!

Very very good sushi! I can say I really enjoy there sushi and this is coming from someone who don't in particular like sushi in general. Wasabi rolls are very good! And so is the chicken Teriyaki. Maybe cut back on the veggies. The misou soup is also good and the Jalapeño crab Rangoon? THE JALAPEÑO CRAB RANGOON?!?! ITS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SO SO FREAKING GOOD! I loved it! read more

Recently moved to Rolla and was feeling some sushi. I arrived 15 minutes before closing time, but did not feel rushed at all. I ordered the "Wasabi 5," which is an unagi bento box. The meal came with miso soup and a salad which were both pretty good, although admittedly it is difficult to mess up miso soup. The salad had a light, sweet ginger dressing on it which led me to actually eat it (I usually skip salads). The tempura was great - crispy outside and well cooked inside. The California rolls were extra thick with fresh avocado. The unagi was delicious and the portion was well balanced with the rice. This wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was certainly pretty good for the price and definitely good for the location, especially considering unagi is my favorite. Note: I'm from Southern California, where sushi is cheap and plentiful. read more

After 13 hours in a car and craving something other than fast food, yelp guided me to this gem. We let the waitress know that we weren't game on chilling in Rolla for long and the service was FAST! We ordered a bunch of rolls and they were all delicious! They had very fresh fish (exceptional for small town Missouri) and they didn't pad the rolls with excessive rice. All in all, if we didn't live so far away, this would be my new habit. read more

Mottomo Sushi - Sushi! - Japanese Near Me - Rolla, Missouri

Great local restaurant with friendly service! Great variety on the menu. Super impressed with the Volcano roll. We will come back for just that roll alone. read more

A great restaurant with a fun vibe. We had the spicy yellow tail tuna sushi, steamed dumplings, miso soup and chicken curry--and it was all delicious. We also enjoyed the hot tea. The service was great and the prices are a bargain. We live 600 miles away but are in the area every year--and this will be a regular stop for us. read more

This is our most favorite Restaurant around. If you are looking for excellent sushi, great Price and Fresh food you won't be disappointed...great service read more

Mottomo Sushi - Motomo Restaurants - Japanese Near Me - Rolla, Missouri