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Absolutely amazing Michelin star experience. No notes. The staff is attentive and every need is met. Service timing was prompt, seamless, and personable. Highly recommend!
Phenomenal. Impeccable service and incredible food. We were slightly early to our 6:00pm reservation on Friday and were warmly welcomed in and seated at the bar. Though no one was outside, they observed we were approaching and someone opened the door from the inside without us having to lift a finger. The entire restaurant is very dimly lit- in the main dining room the only lights are directly above the omakase bar and in the kitchen so the background seems to fade away in the dark. Very intentional and very well done. We were seated at the bar upon arrival and ordered the Oze No Yukidoke Okarakuchi, a dry sake. The Kikisake-shi came over to tell us all about the different sake varieties and helped us select a bottle based on our preferences. The best part, and perhaps the highlight of the entire experience, was getting to select my sake cup. They brought over a tray with about a dozen different sake cups of varying heights ranging from glass to ceramic. So fun! They started us off with a tofu dish- the tofu itself had a richer flavor than your typical tofu and was wonderfully creamy. Next was a gelatin-tomato noodle dish. Light and refreshing! I loved the variety of the preparation of the tomatoes as well as the gooseberry. The third course was a fish dish- and no surprise, also delicious. Next was this custardy egg dish. I liked the corn on the bottom, but the mushrooms were the star of the show. An indescribable addictive flavor- rich, umami, not too salty. It was fun watching the chef grate the wasabi, and I particularly enjoyed the cubed ginger. Moving on to the nigiri, everything was super fresh and absolutely divine. My favorites were the anago and the uni hand roll. Our additional dishes, the abalone and the foie gras were brought out between the nigiris. The flowers on the foie gras were beautiful, and I unexpectedly enjoyed how they paired it with red bean. Abalone was solid- I liked the liver sauce and loved how they presented it in the shell. The chef was amazing- he accommodated my dad's request for less rice in his nigiri- and provided a warm presence for the duration of the meal. For dessert, there was first a spongy shrimp cake followed by a sesame icecream finished with a miso-caramel, rice puffs, sesame seeds, fried cubed sweet potato, and bean powder. The icecream was paired with a green tea which was more potent than your average green tea. The tea and icecream were truly show stopping. The ice cream was almost buttery and the sweet potato cubes tasted french toast-like, somehow transformed beyond recognition- I had to ask what they were. My dad, who has diabetes and typically doesn't eat dessert said that this was his favorite dessert. He also drank ~5 cups of green tea. The meal ended with a matcha chocolate and a gummy. My favorite dish was the ice cream, followed by the unagi, and gelatin tomato noodle. However, everything was delicious, exquisitely prepared, and gorgeously presented. Service is phenomenal. Food is phenomenal. This restaurant is fully deserving of its Michelin star. My dad has been in the restaurant business for 50+ years and had no complaints which is unheard of. Everything was impeccably executed. Reservations were slightly tricky to get given the restaurant only seats 14 in the main dining room and only does 2 seatings per night (the only additional seating is their private dining room which seats less than 10 so ~50 people max per night). Side note: I also enjoyed the traditional Japanese toilet and the unscented hand soap is another detail Mujo has taken into account. They gave us a sealed plastic bag with our unfinished sake at the end along with a menu and tea cloth to take home. Overall, I cannot recommend Mujo more highly.
I was home visiting family and friends, and decided to check out the Atlanta food scene again. It's been a while since I've been in New York for a minute now. I was surprised walking in because it felt like I was back in New York. The ambience and food were amazing. Looking forward to coming back again in the future.
We had a great time at Mujo. The food, drink, and service were outstanding; excellent quality with an incredible attention to detail. That said, as someone who has been to a lot of comparable restaurants I give Mujo "only" four out of five stars. Relatively speaking, I thought the overall experience and value was good, not great. Mujo opened on February 16, 2022, next door to popular Basque restaurant Cooks & Soldiers. They're part of the same restaurant group with Double Zero, Sugo, and The Iberian Pig. All good restaurants. Mujo is located on street level of the Cottonwood Westside apartment building. The low-key storefront/entrance faces Howell Mill Rd. Enter from 14th St for valet parking. Unfortunately, during our visit on a Wednesday night, the valet lot was full. One of the valet guys suggested parking across the street at The Interlock. Instead, I parked across the street inside the Westside Provisions District garage. The WSPD garage is less expensive and about the same walking distance to Mujo. I paid $6.50 (rate for 2-4 hours). Mujo's claim to fame was earning one of Atlanta's first Michelin stars in October 2023. They retained their star in October 2024. Mujo releases reservations at 10am on the first of every month for the following month. For example, on February 1, you can book reservations for March. I did the booking for our party of four on the third of the month and there were still several times available. Mujo does two staggered seatings per night: (1) 5:30 and 6:00pm and (2) 8:30 and 9:00pm. The dining room seats only 15 people, at a wraparound bar/counter. There's also a koshitsu (private room) that seats five or six guests. At the time of writing this, the koshitsu offers a "seasonal" omakase experience at a higher price: $275 per person. In our reservation confirmation email, Mujo wrote: "Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy our private craft cocktail bar prior to the sushi bar seating, time and space permitting. This intimate 6 seat bar is reserved for sushi bar guests only." All four of us arrived no later than 40 minutes early to take advantage. It was fun. The bar is tiny, though. Below is a list of what we had. If you order any temaki supplement, I recommend one temaki per person. The hand rolls here are small -- the smallest I've seen anywhere. For the omakase items, I added more detail than what the printed menu showed based on what I heard from the staff as they served each dish. Cocktails * Pendennis Club ($22) - not on printed menu * Silent Bishop ($24) - Alipus mezcal, yellow chartreuse, rabarbaro (Italian for rhubarb), ginger, lemon, egg white * Hojiso Highball ($24) - barley shochu, shiso syrup, lemon, soda, preserved plum * Tanabe Club ($23) - Cognac Park VS, Old Tom Gin, umeshu, kabosu, vanilla, Peychaud's Bitters Seasonal Omakase ($245 per person) First Bite * Tartlet with eggplant, miso, and Asian pear; hard to hear/discern the Japanese name Zensai * Mushroom Ankake - grilled matsutake mushrooms, local hakurei turnip, seasoned dashi glaze, shavings of (indiscernible) * Buri Daikon - wild yellowtail grilled and glazed with kabayaki sauce, braised daikon; radish and ginger on top * Chawanmushi - savory steamed egg custard, celery root, seared Hokkaido scallop, gin-an sauce, chives Otsumami supplement * Kegani ($65) - Hokkaido hairy crab, tosazu, mozuku Nigiri Sushi - made and served by our assigned sushi chef, Grace * Shima Aji - striped jack * Kohada - Japanese shad * Sawara - Spanish mackerel * Aji - horse mackerel Temaki supplement * Uni Temaki ($28) - Hokkaido uni, cucumber, shiso Otsumami supplement * Foie Gras Monaka ($29) - persimmon, shiso, Japanese wafer * Sanma - pike mackerel * Miso Shiru (miso soup) - served halfway through sushi portion of omakase menu * Kamasu - Japanese barracuda * Tsumuburi - rainbow runner * Toro - fatty tuna * Uni - sea urchin Temaki supplement * Negitoro Temaki ($25) - fatty tuna, wasabi, green onion * Atsuyaki Tamago - my piece was made with whitefish because of my crustacean allergy; standard version made with shrimp * Hot green tea Dessert * Roasted Sesame Ice Cream - miso rum caramel, satsumaimo, puffed rice Final Bites * Muscadine yuzu puff (?), campari nectarine mizuoka (?), white chocolate matcha ganache with coconut - I put question marks because it was hard to hear/discern The main differences between Mujo and most of my other omakase experiences: 1. Loud music and less intimate vibe. It's certainly a chance of pace; a lot more Westernized. 2. More of an "omakase by committee" rather than being tended to by a single chef and one or two servers. There were several sushi chefs, each assigned to a group of customers. 3. Least filling. Even with supplements, I wasn't completely full afterwards. Usually, I'm bursting at the seams after omakase. 4. Less personable and more pretentious. We felt like just another number being churned through a system (a very nice, well-coordinated system).
We had an amazing experience at Mujo! Their Michelin Star is well deserved this place is truly a hidden gem. Finding the restaurant was a bit tricky since the sign is so tiny, but once inside, we were warmly welcomed. We had a 9 PM reservation, arrived a little early, and were seated at the bar while we waited. The bartender was fantastic! I told him I didn't see a drink I wanted on the menu, and he offered to create something special with tequila and passion fruit mind you, I don't even like passion fruit, but this drink was perfect. Not too strong, not too sweet, just right. I also appreciated how detailed he was; he carefully brought down all the ingredients and crafted the drink right in front of us, which isn't something you see often. Once our table was ready, we moved to the Omakase area and were greeted warmly by the staff. The service was top-notch they even pulled out our seats and made sure we were comfortable. David was our chef for the night, and he was incredible! Super knowledgeable, about each fish. He explained how some of the fish are prepped and dry-aged, which was fascinating to hear. Watching him slice each piece in front of us was such a treat. Unlike other places, he made each nigiri one by one, ensuring we ate it at the perfect moment while the rice was still warm. I honestly can't remember all the types of fish we had, but every single bite was phenomenal. The best quality fish I've had in Atlanta! If I had to pick a favorite, it would hands-down be the fatty tuna (Toro) it was the most buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Toro I've ever had! A close second would be the horse mackerel, which completely surprised me. Normally, I expect mackerel to have a fishy taste, but this one was sweet and savory, absolutely delicious. We also got the caviar add-on, and wow it was perfectly paired with the warm toast and that incredible butter (I need to know what butter that was!). Every bite was perfection. Overall, Mujo delivers an immaculate dining experience, and I highly recommend it. From the service to the drinks to the Omakase itself, everything was flawless. If you're in Atlanta and looking for an unforgettable meal, this is the place!
Exceptional omakase dinner with high end sake' served in stemware. The timing of the meal was perfect, no lag time in between courses, and the portions were good. It was a thoughtfully planned and executed meal including the toasted sesame ice cream for dessert. I enjoyed the atmosphere and music, as well as extremely attentive service throughout.
Went here for my 25th birthday celebration! My first Omakase experience which also happens to be a Michelin Star restaurant. It is $$$ experience ofc. Valet only and in the heart of midtown. The restaurant itself is small but beautiful. Simple and elegant design. A very authentic experience. The service was immaculate. There is staff on the floor throughout the experience to answer any questions and to clean up. They were so nice that I asked for a Coke (yes I know) and they got it from next door. The dishes were well curated and we had a wonderful chef who served us each piece of nigiri by hand. Each with a different flavor profile. The dessert was chef's kiss. Why I deducted a point is because it wasn't the best food I have ever had. It was unique yes, but the food was very mediocre. I would not pay that price again for the food I got. I highly recommend for a unique experience!
If you're able to secure a reservation at @mujoatl you're so lucky. I enjoyed my experience and met some amazing people there. The amount of fun I had at my visit was amazing!!! Even our servers were entertained!!! The food was delicious!!! The service was outstanding!!! The atmosphere was incredible!!! I was so lucky to grab a spot at this @michelinguide restaurant. Atlanta, GA
Nice sushi chef, and the fish was all very fresh. Wasn't anything mind-blowing, but it was a really good meal.
Perfection. The price tag is worth it. The Omakase experience is something I love and cherish and this place just does it right! I absolutely love it here and I will continue to be a customer and a fan! Mujo is by far my favorite Omakase spot in Atlanta!
I've been hearing that this place was amazing so I gave it a try even though i thought the pricing was over the top. Mujo is located in Howell Mill Rd next to Cooks and Soldiers. There's valet in the deck that's right across from Interlock, in the same building as Mujo. They do free coat check for you as soon as you walk in and they help you push you in on the chair, like an actual omakase spots in NY and there was about 20 bar seats and about 5+ chefs preparing and serving you. I thought the hot foods were amazing start. It infused French sauces and they selected all the ingredients that are hard to mess up like scallop, cod, and fried Asian pumpkin. For the nigiri, the texture of the fish was great but lacked innovation as it came with the same exact sauce every time. Towards the end, everything just tasted the same. Please integrate wasabi, salt, or other sauces. Also, please do not ruin tomago. It's a simple ingredient and yet they give you a bland egg bread. For someone that can't go without sugar, I took one bite of the dessert. I would recommend getting a pastry chef. I know they were trying to make a fusion mattang but it wasn't that great along with the sesame ice cream. Overall, Castellucci group has another great restaurant under their belt but the meal cost me more than the 3 stars Michelin omakase that I just had in Tokyo. While it is one of the top omakase spots in Atlanta, definitely overpriced and I'm not sure that I would be back. Also, please stick to one genre of music. Since you're going for the clubbing vibe, I would stick to the music that's playing in the restroom or stick to classical. It killed the vibe when the songs went from r&b, pop, and then country. As many of other reviwers, I wasn't a huge fan of being herded to eat my food by the staff members in the back either. And typically, staff do not carry on a conversation right behind you in other omakases. Reservation wise, you have to set your calendar at 10AM on the first of the month to grab a spot through Resy or check back for any last minute cancellations.
This restaurant deserves to be Michelin star! Truly the best restaurant in Atlanta. I would like to begin by saying the services was exceptional!! Everyone is very attentive to your needs, they hold fresh conversations, & the services just makes your experience so enjoyable. Seating is very small, I think it's aprox 14 people allowed during 1 sitting. You have the opportunity to speak with the chefs. I didn't get a chance to take much pictures because 1 dinning is very intimate, & 2 I did not want to take away from the restaurants menu. Their menu changes often therefore the pictures I post probably won't be there again. The food is sensational! My boyfriend and I are very big on flavors & texture. The food met every single taste bud requirement. We also left very satisfied. We added the snow beef to our meal, which I highly recommend. This place is very pricy, but it's definitely worth it. My boyfriend & I agreed we would make a yearly visit here. This is probably one of the best restaurants I've experienced in my life time.
Last week I finally scored a reservation at the intimate, 20 seat, @michelinguide Mujo in West Midtown. The unparalleled omakase experience comes with 3 Zensai, 10 sushi courses like Japanese barracuda, miso soup, delectable dessert, and a beverage pairing with an array of tasty sake, wine, and cocktail pairings to add on if you chose. On top of that, they have a list of amazing add ons and a large cocktail, wine, and sake menu you may try a la carte. Here's more about my meal: Zensai: Included some delectable dishes like my favorite the Hata Sakemushi that's the best piece of grouper I've ever had then topped with a sensational cream sauce and peas. I wanted to lick the bowl. Also really liked tempura mushroom with burnt eggplant and squid ink, as well as the warm custard with soft white asparagus and ramps. Sushi: The fish they selected are incredibly unique like fluke, seabream, or spotted knife jaw to name a few. They're super fresh and my favorite was the almost creamy and fatty toro, the goldeneye snapper, and I have to tell you about the Japanese barracuda! Earthy and charred! I was excited to try something new like this! Dessert: Roasted Sesame ice cream that's creamy and topped with rich and boozy miso rum caramel and puffed rice. Beverage pairing: 7 different beverage tastings that including a sensational Seikyo sake and a surprising Smith Madrone Riesling out of Napa Valley that drinks like a voignier! Add ons: I got two add ons and they were both upscale delicacies! The foie gras was creamy and topped with biter and sweet jam on top and floral arrangements in a puffy crunchy shell that is to be eaten like an ice cream sandwich. Waygu hand roll is two very meaty, charred, and rich meat rolled up with accoutrements in seaweed. Cocktails: The celery and gin cocktail was one of the best I've ever had! The celery infused gin was perfection. They vacuum seal the celery to bring out the flavor and it really is earthy, and herbaceous. The staff waited on me hand and foot and knew everything about the menu and beverage pairing to a T. They were impeccable!! I will admit it is pricy, but it is about the experience.
4 months ago
We had a great chef, really enjoyed watching him prep and make our dishes, highly skilled. For the price I somewhat expected all three of the starting dishes to have seafood in it but one was just fried eggplant and mushroom which another was half mushroom and roe (but it tasted good). Also i wish the fish for the nigiri was sliced thicker. They were thin pieces so it was difficult to be able taste the good quality of the different fish varieties. Also most of the nigiri was seasoned with similar tastes of soy sauce and wasabi but I wish there were more unique flavors or ingredients incorporated. Lastly the music may have been a little loud at times, for such a pretty restaurant I would have expected more calming music but I enjoyed the lively vibes and felt this place was more relaxed which is nice. read more
more modern/ sexy/ sushi dining experience than traditional omakase, which I enjoy more. Traditional Japanesse omakase is quiet, bright, and too formal. I enjoyed this format a lot more as you can laugh w friends and have [a little bit too much] a drink. We had the omakase and the elevated option of the wine pairing (175 pp). And several supplements: all 3 of the handrolls (must try the wagyu, the crunch was a nice touch), hairy crab (meh), foie gras (very interesting as it's creamy, rich, but cut w citrus from the komquat in a rice wafer), and the uni rice (meh, the torched fish was good but not nearly enough uni folded into the rice). dessert was AMAZING. loved the black sesame dust w the golf leaves and the crunch element. However i was too full of wine and fish to finish. Had a cocktail as nightcap. Overall, it was great. However, did expect a little more conversation/ storytelling from the chefs. read more
2 months ago
Absolutely amazing Michelin star experience. No notes. The staff is attentive and every need is met. Service timing was prompt, seamless, and personable. Highly recommend! read more
1 year ago
Phenomenal. Impeccable service and incredible food. We were slightly early to our 6:00pm reservation on Friday and were warmly welcomed in and seated at the bar. Though no one was outside, they observed we were approaching and someone opened the door from the inside without us having to lift a finger. The entire restaurant is very dimly lit- in the main dining room the only lights are directly above the omakase bar and in the kitchen so the background seems to fade away in the dark. Very intentional and very well done. We were seated at the bar upon arrival and ordered the Oze No Yukidoke Okarakuchi, a dry sake. The Kikisake-shi came over to tell us all about the different sake varieties and helped us select a bottle based on our preferences. The best part, and perhaps the highlight of the entire experience, was getting to select my sake cup. They brought over a tray with about a dozen different sake cups of varying heights ranging from glass to ceramic. So fun! They started us off with a tofu dish- the tofu itself had a richer flavor than your typical tofu and was wonderfully creamy. Next was a gelatin-tomato noodle dish. Light and refreshing! I loved the variety of the preparation of the tomatoes as well as the gooseberry. The third course was a fish dish- and no surprise, also delicious. Next was this custardy egg dish. I liked the corn on the bottom, but the mushrooms were the star of the show. An indescribable addictive flavor- rich, umami, not too salty. It was fun watching the chef grate the wasabi, and I particularly enjoyed the cubed ginger. Moving on to the nigiri, everything was super fresh and absolutely divine. My favorites were the anago and the uni hand roll. Our additional dishes, the abalone and the foie gras were brought out between the nigiris. The flowers on the foie gras were beautiful, and I unexpectedly enjoyed how they paired it with red bean. Abalone was solid- I liked the liver sauce and loved how they presented it in the shell. The chef was amazing- he accommodated my dad's request for less rice in his nigiri- and provided a warm presence for the duration of the meal. For dessert, there was first a spongy shrimp cake followed by a sesame icecream finished with a miso-caramel, rice puffs, sesame seeds, fried cubed sweet potato, and bean powder. The icecream was paired with a green tea which was more potent than your average green tea. The tea and icecream were truly show stopping. The ice cream was almost buttery and the sweet potato cubes tasted french toast-like, somehow transformed beyond recognition- I had to ask what they were. My dad, who has diabetes and typically doesn't eat dessert said that this was his favorite dessert. He also drank ~5 cups of green tea. The meal ended with a matcha chocolate and a gummy. My favorite dish was the ice cream, followed by the unagi, and gelatin tomato noodle. However, everything was delicious, exquisitely prepared, and gorgeously presented. Service is phenomenal. Food is phenomenal. This restaurant is fully deserving of its Michelin star. My dad has been in the restaurant business for 50+ years and had no complaints which is unheard of. Everything was impeccably executed. Reservations were slightly tricky to get given the restaurant only seats 14 in the main dining room and only does 2 seatings per night (the only additional seating is their private dining room which seats less than 10 so ~50 people max per night). Side note: I also enjoyed the traditional Japanese toilet and the unscented hand soap is another detail Mujo has taken into account. They gave us a sealed plastic bag with our unfinished sake at the end along with a menu and tea cloth to take home. Overall, I cannot recommend Mujo more highly. read more
I was home visiting family and friends, and decided to check out the Atlanta food scene again. It's been a while since I've been in New York for a minute now. I was surprised walking in because it felt like I was back in New York. The ambience and food were amazing. Looking forward to coming back again in the future. read more
We had a great time at Mujo. The food, drink, and service were outstanding; excellent quality with an incredible attention to detail. That said, as someone who has been to a lot of comparable restaurants I give Mujo "only" four out of five stars. Relatively speaking, I thought the overall experience and value was good, not great. Mujo opened on February 16, 2022, next door to popular Basque restaurant Cooks & Soldiers. They're part of the same restaurant group with Double Zero, Sugo, and The Iberian Pig. All good restaurants. Mujo is located on street level of the Cottonwood Westside apartment building. The low-key storefront/entrance faces Howell Mill Rd. Enter from 14th St for valet parking. Unfortunately, during our visit on a Wednesday night, the valet lot was full. One of the valet guys suggested parking across the street at The Interlock. Instead, I parked across the street inside the Westside Provisions District garage. The WSPD garage is less expensive and about the same walking distance to Mujo. I paid $6.50 (rate for 2-4 hours). Mujo's claim to fame was earning one of Atlanta's first Michelin stars in October 2023. They retained their star in October 2024. Mujo releases reservations at 10am on the first of every month for the following month. For example, on February 1, you can book reservations for March. I did the booking for our party of four on the third of the month and there were still several times available. Mujo does two staggered seatings per night: (1) 5:30 and 6:00pm and (2) 8:30 and 9:00pm. The dining room seats only 15 people, at a wraparound bar/counter. There's also a koshitsu (private room) that seats five or six guests. At the time of writing this, the koshitsu offers a "seasonal" omakase experience at a higher price: $275 per person. In our reservation confirmation email, Mujo wrote: "Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy our private craft cocktail bar prior to the sushi bar seating, time and space permitting. This intimate 6 seat bar is reserved for sushi bar guests only." All four of us arrived no later than 40 minutes early to take advantage. It was fun. The bar is tiny, though. Below is a list of what we had. If you order any temaki supplement, I recommend one temaki per person. The hand rolls here are small -- the smallest I've seen anywhere. For the omakase items, I added more detail than what the printed menu showed based on what I heard from the staff as they served each dish. Cocktails * Pendennis Club ($22) - not on printed menu * Silent Bishop ($24) - Alipus mezcal, yellow chartreuse, rabarbaro (Italian for rhubarb), ginger, lemon, egg white * Hojiso Highball ($24) - barley shochu, shiso syrup, lemon, soda, preserved plum * Tanabe Club ($23) - Cognac Park VS, Old Tom Gin, umeshu, kabosu, vanilla, Peychaud's Bitters Seasonal Omakase ($245 per person) First Bite * Tartlet with eggplant, miso, and Asian pear; hard to hear/discern the Japanese name Zensai * Mushroom Ankake - grilled matsutake mushrooms, local hakurei turnip, seasoned dashi glaze, shavings of (indiscernible) * Buri Daikon - wild yellowtail grilled and glazed with kabayaki sauce, braised daikon; radish and ginger on top * Chawanmushi - savory steamed egg custard, celery root, seared Hokkaido scallop, gin-an sauce, chives Otsumami supplement * Kegani ($65) - Hokkaido hairy crab, tosazu, mozuku Nigiri Sushi - made and served by our assigned sushi chef, Grace * Shima Aji - striped jack * Kohada - Japanese shad * Sawara - Spanish mackerel * Aji - horse mackerel Temaki supplement * Uni Temaki ($28) - Hokkaido uni, cucumber, shiso Otsumami supplement * Foie Gras Monaka ($29) - persimmon, shiso, Japanese wafer * Sanma - pike mackerel * Miso Shiru (miso soup) - served halfway through sushi portion of omakase menu * Kamasu - Japanese barracuda * Tsumuburi - rainbow runner * Toro - fatty tuna * Uni - sea urchin Temaki supplement * Negitoro Temaki ($25) - fatty tuna, wasabi, green onion * Atsuyaki Tamago - my piece was made with whitefish because of my crustacean allergy; standard version made with shrimp * Hot green tea Dessert * Roasted Sesame Ice Cream - miso rum caramel, satsumaimo, puffed rice Final Bites * Muscadine yuzu puff (?), campari nectarine mizuoka (?), white chocolate matcha ganache with coconut - I put question marks because it was hard to hear/discern The main differences between Mujo and most of my other omakase experiences: 1. Loud music and less intimate vibe. It's certainly a chance of pace; a lot more Westernized. 2. More of an "omakase by committee" rather than being tended to by a single chef and one or two servers. There were several sushi chefs, each assigned to a group of customers. 3. Least filling. Even with supplements, I wasn't completely full afterwards. Usually, I'm bursting at the seams after omakase. 4. Less personable and more pretentious. We felt like just another number being churned through a system (a very nice, well-coordinated system). read more
2 years ago
We had an amazing experience at Mujo! Their Michelin Star is well deserved this place is truly a hidden gem. Finding the restaurant was a bit tricky since the sign is so tiny, but once inside, we were warmly welcomed. We had a 9 PM reservation, arrived a little early, and were seated at the bar while we waited. The bartender was fantastic! I told him I didn't see a drink I wanted on the menu, and he offered to create something special with tequila and passion fruit mind you, I don't even like passion fruit, but this drink was perfect. Not too strong, not too sweet, just right. I also appreciated how detailed he was; he carefully brought down all the ingredients and crafted the drink right in front of us, which isn't something you see often. Once our table was ready, we moved to the Omakase area and were greeted warmly by the staff. The service was top-notch they even pulled out our seats and made sure we were comfortable. David was our chef for the night, and he was incredible! Super knowledgeable, about each fish. He explained how some of the fish are prepped and dry-aged, which was fascinating to hear. Watching him slice each piece in front of us was such a treat. Unlike other places, he made each nigiri one by one, ensuring we ate it at the perfect moment while the rice was still warm. I honestly can't remember all the types of fish we had, but every single bite was phenomenal. The best quality fish I've had in Atlanta! If I had to pick a favorite, it would hands-down be the fatty tuna (Toro) it was the most buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Toro I've ever had! A close second would be the horse mackerel, which completely surprised me. Normally, I expect mackerel to have a fishy taste, but this one was sweet and savory, absolutely delicious. We also got the caviar add-on, and wow it was perfectly paired with the warm toast and that incredible butter (I need to know what butter that was!). Every bite was perfection. Overall, Mujo delivers an immaculate dining experience, and I highly recommend it. From the service to the drinks to the Omakase itself, everything was flawless. If you're in Atlanta and looking for an unforgettable meal, this is the place! read more
1 month ago
Exceptional omakase dinner with high end sake' served in stemware. The timing of the meal was perfect, no lag time in between courses, and the portions were good. It was a thoughtfully planned and executed meal including the toasted sesame ice cream for dessert. I enjoyed the atmosphere and music, as well as extremely attentive service throughout. read more
Went here for my 25th birthday celebration! My first Omakase experience which also happens to be a Michelin Star restaurant. It is $$$ experience ofc. Valet only and in the heart of midtown. The restaurant itself is small but beautiful. Simple and elegant design. A very authentic experience. The service was immaculate. There is staff on the floor throughout the experience to answer any questions and to clean up. They were so nice that I asked for a Coke (yes I know) and they got it from next door. The dishes were well curated and we had a wonderful chef who served us each piece of nigiri by hand. Each with a different flavor profile. The dessert was chef's kiss. Why I deducted a point is because it wasn't the best food I have ever had. It was unique yes, but the food was very mediocre. I would not pay that price again for the food I got. I highly recommend for a unique experience! read more
If you're able to secure a reservation at @mujoatl you're so lucky. I enjoyed my experience and met some amazing people there. The amount of fun I had at my visit was amazing!!! Even our servers were entertained!!! The food was delicious!!! The service was outstanding!!! The atmosphere was incredible!!! I was so lucky to grab a spot at this @michelinguide restaurant. Atlanta, GA read more
2 years ago
Nice sushi chef, and the fish was all very fresh. Wasn't anything mind-blowing, but it was a really good meal. read more
Perfection. The price tag is worth it. The Omakase experience is something I love and cherish and this place just does it right! I absolutely love it here and I will continue to be a customer and a fan! Mujo is by far my favorite Omakase spot in Atlanta! read more
I've been hearing that this place was amazing so I gave it a try even though i thought the pricing was over the top. Mujo is located in Howell Mill Rd next to Cooks and Soldiers. There's valet in the deck that's right across from Interlock, in the same building as Mujo. They do free coat check for you as soon as you walk in and they help you push you in on the chair, like an actual omakase spots in NY and there was about 20 bar seats and about 5+ chefs preparing and serving you. I thought the hot foods were amazing start. It infused French sauces and they selected all the ingredients that are hard to mess up like scallop, cod, and fried Asian pumpkin. For the nigiri, the texture of the fish was great but lacked innovation as it came with the same exact sauce every time. Towards the end, everything just tasted the same. Please integrate wasabi, salt, or other sauces. Also, please do not ruin tomago. It's a simple ingredient and yet they give you a bland egg bread. For someone that can't go without sugar, I took one bite of the dessert. I would recommend getting a pastry chef. I know they were trying to make a fusion mattang but it wasn't that great along with the sesame ice cream. Overall, Castellucci group has another great restaurant under their belt but the meal cost me more than the 3 stars Michelin omakase that I just had in Tokyo. While it is one of the top omakase spots in Atlanta, definitely overpriced and I'm not sure that I would be back. Also, please stick to one genre of music. Since you're going for the clubbing vibe, I would stick to the music that's playing in the restroom or stick to classical. It killed the vibe when the songs went from r&b, pop, and then country. As many of other reviwers, I wasn't a huge fan of being herded to eat my food by the staff members in the back either. And typically, staff do not carry on a conversation right behind you in other omakases. Reservation wise, you have to set your calendar at 10AM on the first of the month to grab a spot through Resy or check back for any last minute cancellations. read more
This restaurant deserves to be Michelin star! Truly the best restaurant in Atlanta. I would like to begin by saying the services was exceptional!! Everyone is very attentive to your needs, they hold fresh conversations, & the services just makes your experience so enjoyable. Seating is very small, I think it's aprox 14 people allowed during 1 sitting. You have the opportunity to speak with the chefs. I didn't get a chance to take much pictures because 1 dinning is very intimate, & 2 I did not want to take away from the restaurants menu. Their menu changes often therefore the pictures I post probably won't be there again. The food is sensational! My boyfriend and I are very big on flavors & texture. The food met every single taste bud requirement. We also left very satisfied. We added the snow beef to our meal, which I highly recommend. This place is very pricy, but it's definitely worth it. My boyfriend & I agreed we would make a yearly visit here. This is probably one of the best restaurants I've experienced in my life time. read more
Last week I finally scored a reservation at the intimate, 20 seat, @michelinguide Mujo in West Midtown. The unparalleled omakase experience comes with 3 Zensai, 10 sushi courses like Japanese barracuda, miso soup, delectable dessert, and a beverage pairing with an array of tasty sake, wine, and cocktail pairings to add on if you chose. On top of that, they have a list of amazing add ons and a large cocktail, wine, and sake menu you may try a la carte. Here's more about my meal: Zensai: Included some delectable dishes like my favorite the Hata Sakemushi that's the best piece of grouper I've ever had then topped with a sensational cream sauce and peas. I wanted to lick the bowl. Also really liked tempura mushroom with burnt eggplant and squid ink, as well as the warm custard with soft white asparagus and ramps. Sushi: The fish they selected are incredibly unique like fluke, seabream, or spotted knife jaw to name a few. They're super fresh and my favorite was the almost creamy and fatty toro, the goldeneye snapper, and I have to tell you about the Japanese barracuda! Earthy and charred! I was excited to try something new like this! Dessert: Roasted Sesame ice cream that's creamy and topped with rich and boozy miso rum caramel and puffed rice. Beverage pairing: 7 different beverage tastings that including a sensational Seikyo sake and a surprising Smith Madrone Riesling out of Napa Valley that drinks like a voignier! Add ons: I got two add ons and they were both upscale delicacies! The foie gras was creamy and topped with biter and sweet jam on top and floral arrangements in a puffy crunchy shell that is to be eaten like an ice cream sandwich. Waygu hand roll is two very meaty, charred, and rich meat rolled up with accoutrements in seaweed. Cocktails: The celery and gin cocktail was one of the best I've ever had! The celery infused gin was perfection. They vacuum seal the celery to bring out the flavor and it really is earthy, and herbaceous. The staff waited on me hand and foot and knew everything about the menu and beverage pairing to a T. They were impeccable!! I will admit it is pricy, but it is about the experience. read more
Well done edomae style sushi. Very expensive, so definitely plan for it to be a real splurge date night thing. Service is excellent, all the staff were very attentive. The Omakase course consists of 3 Zensai (Appetizers), 10 Nigiri Sushi, and Dessert. Miso Soup comes in part way through the Nigiri course. Some green tea is provided as well. There are some add-ons you can request as part of your Omakase course, each costing extra from Tsumami (Snacks), Hand Rolls, and drink pairing courses. Everything was prepared with the utmost care, except one piece of nigiri where the rice fell apart. Hence, the one star reduction. Was it the best sushi I've had ever? No. Was it a great experience, yes. That being said, there does appear to be very high potential here and I can see why it's popular. It's been awhile since I've been to either Hayakawa or Umi, but those two still stand out as my favorites in ATL for Sushi Bar / Edomae style omakase. read more
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2 years ago
Mujo is amazing. Finding the entrance can be a bit tough. However, you should use the valet parking in the cottonwood lot. You will the. Go up the stairs, down a hallway and turn right at the street. This is ALL worth it because the experience is unbelievable. Start in the ante-chamber bar where you will have a complex drink made right in front of you with a very knowledgeable bartender. Ready to explain the drink and its story. After that the staff will escort you to the back room sushi bar which has very limited seating and a great atmosphere. You get personalized chef prepared sushi (omakase). The flavors of the entire menu was amazing and complex. Be sure to really savor all of the tastes as they change and evolve in your mouth. Just an amazing experience. Do yourself a favor and visit this restaurant! It's an experience like no other. read more
There are no words to describe the experience at Mujō.... It is out of this world, from the moment one walks through the door, every detail and aspect is on point! We sat down for the Seasonal Omakase and Kiwanis beverage pairing and we were not disappointed! Flavors burst in our taste buds, and the pairings were exquisite! It's a significant financial investment well worth while! read more
11 months ago
The 3 stars I give here are relative to both the reputation and the price tag. This was a good sushi restaurant, with maybe a bit of a heavy hand on the wasabi. But with a Michelin star and a price tag of over $1,000 for 2 people, it is supposed to be amazing/transcendent (see Alinea, Family Meal, Florilege). It just wasn't. The food is better at Chirori down the street and you don't have to drain your savings to get it. Some of the add-on courses were interesting, but they should be part of the already-pricey omakase offering, not an extra money-grab. The service was attentive to the point of being intrusive. They are standing behind you waiting to fold your napkin if you get up from your seat at the bar. I get fine dining service, but I don't want to feel you lurking behind me the whole time I'm eating. Sadly the best memory from the meal was the incredible little spicy cubes of pickled ginger they served with the sushi. I was excited when Michelin started rating Atlanta restaurants, but they got this one wrong. read more
2 years ago
The food was absolutely amazing and everything was portioned well. The spacing between each piece was perfect. We went for our anniversary and would definitely come back again. read more
2 years ago
My first Michelin star experience was nothing short of amazing! I enjoyed the experience, so I didn't get many pictures. I was a little worried I was still gonna be hungry after the meal because they serve you piece by piece, and the portions were small. Low and behold, towards the end of the meal, I didn't know if I was going to make it to dessert because I was so full! 10/10 the food was fresh and flavorful! I felt like I was in Japan. read more
4 years ago
The most expensive meal I've ever had - and worth every penny for the phenomenal experience. If you're looking for possibly the best omakase in the region, you'd better make that rezzy soon! You can familiarize yourself with the reservation process via their website, but keep in mind it means planning ahead and committing to a date in the future. The restaurant is rather nondescript from the outside - but inside it is absolutely lovely, giving off a sophisticated and intimate vibe. All of the staff are incredibly professional and hospitable. If you arrive early, grab a seat at the bar and check out their unique cocktail menu. I'd say the drinks are good, but certainly not the star of the show here. My boyfriend and I ordered a few different cocktails between the two of us, and they ranged from ehh to very good. Once they're ready for you, you'll be led into the small dining room, where you'll be seated with an up close view of all the sushi chef magic. There was maybe a total of 15 people in the restaurant? And given the high price point, you can imagine some of the personalities you'll find here ;) Everything tasted excellent and was incredibly fresh and beautifully presented. Aside from the standard omakase tasting, I recommend adding some of the supplemental items that sound good to you (tbh they all sounded great). We loved the fatty tuna hand roll and the foie gras! And the dessert was mind-blowing. Perfection. I can see why that's been on the menu since day one. Huge shoutout to Chef Maria for her impeccable craft, and to the restaurant for gifting everyone a personalized take home menu and incense with a lovely Japanese saying on it. I might not be back for some time since I'm no billionaire, but I'll be talking about this incredible experience for ages! read more
I visited early with two friends for omakase with a wine pairing. This omakase was different from others I've experienced in that many of the dishes were one bite nigiris. All were delicious and I was surprised how each bite tasted slightly different. We also tried the "hairy crab" add on which tasted great! The wine and sake that was paired with the food helped balance everything out. I never felt rushed and would come back. Great for a date night or just a fun experience. read more
4 years ago
Okay so honestly kinda changed my whole perspective on fine dining. It was prob one of the most thoughtful experiences I've been a part of. Every detail had a specific intention. The cutting boards were custom made to match the bar top (a beautiful blonde cypress). Many of the dishes were handmade clay. The vibe coming from all the people working there was very nice too. You could tell they really cared about what they were doing so it felt like we were hanging out with them which definitely added to the overall experience. It was like story telling with food though. Like we started with like a tiny radish, had some salad and greens, other small plates then moved on to the nigiri going from light to heavy fish, then moved on to the dessert course and then at the very end finished with a small digestif gummy like a punctuation mark; like it ended like it began. Overall wonderful experience. read more
4 years ago
I finally snagged a reservation for Mujō with the help of a friend and I was so excited to experience this restaurant. We started with a glass of wine because we were the 1st ones there (I told y'all I was excited) and had to let others arrive before the omakase started. We added the pairing (4 wines, 1 champagne, 1 cocktail and 1 sake) to our meal because we wanted to truly enjoy the experience. The experience began w/a sakizuke (I believe it was daikon radish) before small plates (zensai, we had a noodle dish and an eggplant dish) and a steamed egg custard curry. I didn't think I'd like egg custard but it was one of my favorites. It was amazing and I wanted more and more. Next was the seasonal nigiri sushi, and I'd never had sushi with warm rice, but I'm only eating nigiri that easy moving forward!! It truly made the sushi melt in your mouth. The sushi is edomae style, curing the fish for more complex flavor profile. We also had the wagyu supplement and it was so good, we ordered another. The dessert was an ice cream with gold flakes and crispy sweet potato. I now want sweet potato in all my ice cream. After all is done, we received a menu, the pairing list and incense as a parting gift. Definitely a night to remember! It was truly the best dinner I've ever had. It was worth every penny and I definitely recommend for a special occasion. read more
4 years ago
Hands down, one of ATL's best restaurants! It deserves over 5 stars. Mujo offers an omakase-only experience with fish flown directly from Japan. I was blown away by all of the small plates and was doubly impressed by the beverage pairing. Sushi and sherry? A combination I would have never chosen in my life, but it was one of my favorite parts of the entire experience. I can't wait to go back! read more
One of my favorite omakase experiences in Atlanta. From the moment you walk in, every single staff treats you like royalty. They sand down the counters after each group of guests. The omakase chefs are such a vibe and great conversationalist. Each dish was an elevated experience of ingredients/foods I've had. For example, the steamed eggs with scallops are a common comfort food in many asian countries. However, its usually made with dried scallops and the egg was put through a strainer to have a perfectly smooth flan like texture in Mujo's version. All the cuts of fish were extremely fresh and eat bite was the perfect size. I've never had nigiri sliced so smoothly! The starter amuse was a smoked salmon (literally you eat a puff of smoke) in a thin pastry crisp. Such unique textures! We opt to add on wagyu and caviar- both were exquisite and i was very full at the end of my meal! read more
2 years ago
Food was wonderful. Service was also amazing. When we came in we were greeted and they kindly took our coats. My family and I were seated in a small private room. The chef was very attentive and friendly. The food was impeccable. Each dish was delicious. The cooked items in the beginning before they served the sushi was a little salty but not so bad that I couldn't finish it. It was still good. There is only one bathroom and they escort you to it to make sure there is no one in there. Overall very good restaurant. Good for a special occasion! read more
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Great omakase experience where the whole team is attentive to all the details of your experience! Look forward to coming here again and checking out their beverage pairing. read more
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