This was our third time ordering the shabu-shabu, and it continues to deliver. On a cold day, this is exactly the kind of meal that makes sense--warming, steady, and satisfying without trying too hard. The space has a modern Japanese minimalist aesthetic--clean lines, warm lighting, and a refined calm that feels both welcoming and quietly upscale. It's thoughtfully designed without being cold, striking a balance between contemporary elegance and comfort. Shabu-shabu here is on the pricier side, but the portioning justifies it. The small shabu-shabu easily feeds three to four people, especially when shared properly, and nothing about it felt skimpy or rushed. Three visits in, it continues to deliver! read more

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We used to come here when this place was Peter's Sushi Spot, the inside has not changed hugely since then, except maybe for the hot plates on the tables, should you wish to have shabu shabu. The hot plates are spotlessly clean, I did notice, and there were instructions on the wall on how to cook shabu shabu. We used to come for the Tempura Udon which was spectacular. We were seated very quickly, and water was brought out. I decided to go with my benchmark dish, which always gives me some idea of whether I will return or not, and ordered chicken fried rice, husband got the tempura udon, so he could compare with the previous Udon we used to get here. I noticed that their soft drinks are only $2 which is an excellent price in my opinion. I got a Canada Dry as I love ginger ale. His Udon came out quite quickly, and we could instantly tell that the broth did not have the same depth of flavour, as when we used to come here, (it was quite smoky and very umami) and this one has a distinctly seaweed tang. Thats not to say that it's bad, it's just different. The noodles are also not quite so dense, chewy or toothsome. Additionally the tempura was somewhat of a letdown. The shrimps were very slimline compared to the display on the tv. There was an onion ring, that was also quite thin. Just not a good representation of tempura. Also, comparing with the Udon that used to be here, you also got a cup of miso soup, and a small salad with a carrot orange dressing. Those are gone. As for my chicken fried rice, well the presentation was excellent, it came on a beautiful plate, and looked very appetizing. The first couple of bites were really nice, plenty of carrots, broccoli, chicken, however I soon started encountering tender crisp onions. Which I cannot eat. They give me violent stomach pains. I can only eat onions that have been cooked down to almost mush. Anything raw or that has any element of crunch to it is a no-go, as it will make me ill. I found it somewhat unusual, as I get fried rice all over town and have never encountered chunky onions before. I'm sure I could have asked them to leave them out had I known they were going to be in there. It tasted good, for sure, but having to continually move the onions aside (and there was a lot of onions) was offputting. Normally when i get fried rice, I eat some, and take the rest in a to go box. I did not take the rest home this time which is very telling. Anyway, service was excellent, and they were very attentive - for instance our server saw that my husband was giving me a spoonful of his udon, and without being asked he came over with an extra spoon, small bowl, and a ladle, which I thought was very thoughtful. I cannot fault the staff. read more

Sushi Motto - Chicken fried rice - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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We had the small shabu pot for about $70. It was a perfect size to share amongst the 4 of us as we did order sushi alongside. The Shabu did come with a tray of veggies and about 30 slices of meat. The meat was super tasty and tender. We enjoyed the sushi roll, nigiri, torched salmon belly and taro! Smooth like butter definitely recommend. Our server did a great job on keeping our water glasses full and checking in on us. Definitely will be back. read more

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First timer here today and they blew us out of the water. It is a quaint spot in midtown with great decor offering a wide selection from sushi to hot pot to ramen etc. We came specifically to try out the sushi, got an off the menu recommendation from the server plus three special rolls and Otoro nigiri. We were served with miso to start and the miso was a great way to settle in the warmth on a 0 degree day while we waited for our rolls. It took a short wait to get everything but it was clear everything was crafted with care and high quality ingredients. Every roll blew us away, each as delicious as the next. Cannot wait to come back as this is now our new favorite sushi spot in town! read more

Sushi Motto - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

The atmosphere was inviting and warm with creative decor. The Server was very courteous and attentive to every aspect of our dining experience. We enjoyed lunch, ordered the Crunchy roll, Kung Fu Panda roll, Spiderman roll and Crazy Devil roll. All were prepared astetically appealing, and the flavors worked well together. The sushi chefs were very polite as well. We will DEFINITELY return to this restaurant again. read more

I was in anchorage for an errand and wanted to try a new place for sushi, and this did not disappoint! The atmosphere is very inviting, beautifully designed, and the table tops had built in hot plates if your dish requires it. I enjoyed the Golden Knight Sushi rolls, and ordered Gyoza to go. They offer wines and sake, but I had to drive so wasn't able to sample any. The server was very prompt , and attentive. I was greeted and sat quickly, and he brought the menu and water shortly after. Both he and another kind lady behind the preparation counter bid me goodbye when I got up to leave. I loved the instructions for certain dishes posted on the wall of my booth, and on back of the chop sticks in case one is unaware of what and how things work. Definitely recommend to anyone in the area to try. read more

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Honestly the service was not great. Half of our table got hot food (beef, fried rice, bento box) & that came out pretty quick. Those people were almost done with thier meals by the time our sushi came out & took us forever to order in general. They did bring miso soup out to everyone which was nice. The devil roll was not my favorite. Very hard to eat in one bite. Mango roll was great though! Ortoro nigiri & salmon nigiri was great too! read more

Sushi Motto - Mango roll & crazy devil roll - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Overall, my mom and sisters had a good time here. They put in our orders multiple times because the waiter came around twice with duplicate items which we didn't take. Dishes were decent portions for the price since Alaska dining is more expensive than most places. The area we sat in did not allow hotpot which was a bummer but we made do with our sushi options. Weekday evenings are pretty slow and there seems to be plenty of parking as well so we didn't struggle with that. No loud music playing in the back which is appreciated. read more

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Took myself on a little dinner date and chose the right place. Amazing service and even better sushi. My waiter went above and beyond helping me decide what to order and even brought me a sample of his personal favorite to try, which was such a thoughtful touch. The spicy tuna roll he recommended was hands-down the freshest, yummiest one I've ever had, and the white tuna was unbelievably melty and delicious. You can truly taste the quality here. I'll absolutely be back! read more

Sushi Motto - Spicy tuna roll and white tuna nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Went here with a friend for the first time. All the sushi was really good. Nice size rolls. I would recommend if you're in Anchorage to try them out. read more

Thankful for the fresh, fast, and friendly food and service our party received. The sushi and ingredients in our kitchen prepared dishes and our sushi were of fresh quality and delicious! No complaints. Beautiful decor and spacious dining area. Plenty of seating for all group sizes or if you want to dine alone. I'd like to try out the shabu-shabu hot pot next! read more

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I ordered this through DoorDash so I can't comment on any service I was provided. But the food was amazing. I had the gyoza. The crunch and the crazy devil roll. Omg. Delicious. The gyoza were perfect and I ate them first because I couldn't stop eating them. Then the crazy devil roll. Admittedly I saved some for my later flight. Still delicious. And the crunch was tasty and I shared with my bff because she doesn't do spicy too well. Yeah, I have THAT friend. I'm imagining the service is as good as the food. read more

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Kind of low key and casual, the service is quick and the rolls excellent. We had Sun of the Beach, Surf and Turf and Mr Choice, of the three, Mr Choice was so good we ordered a second. Mr Choice contained salmon, crab and tempura shrimp. What caught our attention was the delightful crunch on the top, not certain what that was but it was good. read more

Sushi Motto - Mr Choice - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Food. Quality very good and well prepped. Service. Always kind and generous. Great vibes! Inside is very cute and decorative. A must try the Kung fu panda. It's enormous and tasty! read more

Sushi Motto - First. Kung Fu Panda Rolmand 3rd Caterpillar RollCaterpillar - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I came by for a quick lunch while on a work trip. They offered complimentary miso soup and the edamame was very good - much better than the other edamame I have eaten while in Alaska. I got the Ninja roll which was fantastic. Most of the special rolls on the menu are some kind of California roll or spicy tuna roll with toppings, so not too much variety, but it was tasty. The service was quick and attentive, and I liked the seating area and the background music. read more

Sushi Motto - Ninja Roll - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I've been craving sushi for a week now and saw these guys on my FB thread for an advertisement... So my Son n I came here for a lunch date and it was superb! The server, Mr. Jennings was on point, very friendly and when asked for recommendations, he gave me the best new sushi roll... it was deliciousness . All of our food was fresh, delicious and made with love, you could taste it. Our server was outstanding!!! I truly recommend this sushi spot with good pricing, awesome service and amazing flavors ! read more

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Very friendly staff that have always made sure we were happy. The special rolls are worth the money, they are large and filling and the ingredients just seem to be a higher quality than what we've come to expect at other places in Anchorage. This is where my son and I choose to go whenever it's just the two of us. read more

Checked out Sushi Motto on Christmas Day and tried the hot pot for the first time. The portions were huge and much larger than expected. With four people we did the large size per person and took home lots of leftovers as well. It was fun to cook everything right on the table and eat it fresh. Broth could use a little more flavor and service was pretty slow considering it wasn't very busy but it was still a great overall experience. read more

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Yummy sushi, and tasty miso soup! The food was really tasty. We just ordered takeout so I can't speak on the restaurants service but the food? *chefs kiss* read more

The service was great and fast. We are able to make our out sukiyaki sauce at the sauce bar. The food was absolutely delicious and a great portion for the price. The Small hot pot option was $70 and came with all the meat and veggies in the photo as well as udon noodles. Hidden gem of Anchorage! 10/10 read more

Sushi Motto - Sukiyaki - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Delicious sushi! Great service. Didn't have to wait. Highlights were the amazing sashimi, When Mango Met Salmon roll and Crazy Devil roll (spicy, but not "super spicy"). read more

Amazing sushi! My family ate it all! Such talented cooks! 100% recommend! Sushi Motto is the best! Service was fast and on point! Everyone is so kind! The Ambiance is amazing! read more

Love this place! Have ordered on Door Dash app many times. Food always shows up hot and fresh, never had a bad experience. First time coming today for lunch, very clean, nice and new. Friendly staff. If you order online direct from their website you get 10% off for pickup. Have recommended this to many family and friends, and everyone who has tried it loves it! read more

Sushi Motto - Inside - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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We tried the shabu shabu for the first time and it was innovative with a rich broth and plenty of vegetables to simmer. Add in thinly rolled steak, noodles, and gyoza we had a healthy dinner that was plentiful. Our server Ben helped us with the sauce bar. Sushi roll and fried rice also a hit. Will definitely be back! read more

Located in a nonchalant strip mall this sushi spot is truly a "diamond in the rough." What makes this place exceptional is the quality of sushi rice they use. Rice was warm and artfully seasoned in the rolls we ordered as well as in the Chirashi bowl. Once you've had good sushi it's one of those things once you know the difference you can tell right away. Amount of fresh fish was more than reasonable for price and service was attentive. In a land where you juggle between value and quality in food choices, Sushi Motto hits the sweet spot. read more

Sushi Motto - Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Tried this place for the first time, after seeing an ad on instagram. It was absolutely wonderful. The food and the service exceed expectations. read more

Can't believe I am the first to review this fabulous new restaurant in Anchorage! Brought to us from the fine folks at Kumaguro downtown; I've been a big fan of that place for a few years. Walking into what was Peter's Sushi Spot, it has a lot of the same vibe but with added K-pop hits playing. Sitting at the bar, servers were attentive. Ordered the lunch Mongolian beef, lunch crunch roll add chili sauce, and the small shashimi mix plate. Would suggest more sashimi combo lunch options. The Mongolian beef was sweet and plentiful, just enough crispy and juicy, in perfect-sized bites, presented on a bed of crispy rice noodles, topped with green onions/scallions. Crunch roll had a delicate topping and I loved how the wasabi was light & aerated. Sashimi mix plate had cuts of salmon, tuna, and hamachi that tasted fresh and delicate. Check it out! read more

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Sushi Motto: 2.3/5 TLDR: some places gotta do better. Be worth what you charge. The Good; rolls was a good portion, the toro was solid and the sashimi salad was plentiful. Cuts were fresh and thick- rice was solid. However this wasn't the star of the show- if I'm basing the entire visit on the sushi however we'd be at a 3.8- The Bad: at $110 for shabu Shabu I expected a plethora of traditional mix ins- instead we were met with one main protein- and overloaded on "fillers" (bok choy / cabbage) on top of the fact that we were given ONE LITTLE ASS BOWL of udon noodles. The broth didn't have much depth- it was straight dashi. I was so shocked that there was only one bowl of noodles offered that I asked the manager and the serve TWICE if they gave us the right size bowl to which they said that was indeed all you got. Everything else as far as an add on is well over $5. Even accounting the fact that we are in Alaska- if you walked 20 feet next door to Manila stop and shop you could buy your own noodles and sneak them in lol. The sauce bar needed diversity, and there was a huge lack of fresh mix ins in the bar. The servers were sweet but you can tell they need more help. Myself and a couple other tables tonight were constantly looking for assistance and getting anything else after our food was served was impossible. Considering it has been a few months since they've opened it's pretty disappointing. Just speaking from my personal experience; I will say there is a tendency for places to take advantage of patrons in Alaska whilst bringing "new to Alaska" type places. I try to give them the benefit of the doubt they are trying to do their best but just based on the lowest tier hot pot/shabu place out of state it just seems both sushi motto and the other shabu place here are just here to be here. I will be back for sushi, but the shabu shabu to me was a complete rip off. I've gone to countless shabu/hotpot places and this was by far the biggest food to price defecit I've ever seen. read more

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Excellent teriyaki chicken-- gyoza excellent as is the salad BUT THE MUSIC IS GOD AWFUL and rap genre inappropriate for Asian dining-- something quieter and appropriate would be a nice addition to the cuisine read more

Excellent sushi boat-lots of variety, good choice of libations, and pleasant wait staff.

The sushi was dry and without flavor. The ambiance was meh. The service was fine. I need a more interesting menu.

2 guests for lunch. One server in the entire restaurant .. got my order wrong. Server was professional if a bit young. Miso soup was watered down with no green onions or tofu in either bowl. Ordered the golden knight roll and son of the beach roll. Golden knight had too much cream cheese and a strange flavor. The son of the beach was ok but had raw white onions on top which made the entire roll taste like raw yellow onion. Also ordered unagi hamachi toro and salmon pairs. Pairs were small in comparison to other restaurants. Salmon was ok. Unagi was ok. The hamachi and tuna were very fishy and didn't finish eating them. Disappointing. Wont be back. Lovely atmosphere if you don't really care about the food. Many more spots around town that are much more satisfying and delicious. read more