When one thinks "Japanese restaurant" - one doesn't think to find one in the Dutch provincial city…read moreof Roermond, The Netherlands - or at least I didn't.
Walked in for the first time before the dinner rush (5:00pm) and sat at the corner window table. As I sat down, the server asked me what I'd like to drink. I just love quick speedy service.
I decided to have the all-you-can-eat menu for 22.90 euros. Sound pricey? Start eating and half-way through you won't be asking yourself if it costs too much. The menu allows you to order 5 items over 5 courses/rounds. So, you could essentially have 25 separate dishes during the 2 and a half hour eating period the menu affords.
OK, so my first round started out with: Osuimono soup, the Spicy Tuna Maki, Egg Rolls, Beef Teriyaki and Duck breast.
Second round: Golden onion rIngs, Crunchy Cheese roll, Momoya Maki, California Temaki and the Tori Teriyaki.
Third round: Avocado Tuna roll, Crispy Maki, Salmon Cream Cheese Maki, Maguro sushi and Shrimp Gyoza.
After the third round I had to stop. Filled to the gills. I couldn't even imagine/attempt eating two more courses with 5 items each!
Portions were adequate. Taste - excellent. Beef Teriyaki was tender and well-seasoned, Spicy Tuna roll, very nice. Duck breast, also tender and well seasoned. Shrimp gyoza - crispy and succulent.
If you're ever in southern Netherlands, in or near Roermond, Momoya is well worth the visit.
