Have been several times to Moto. Its been consistently good both eating in and takeaway. Can highly recommend the Dynamite & Beef Sushi rolls. Heaps of filling and flavour.

As a sushi chef, I would highly recommend Moto. It is by far the best Japanese restaurant in its price range. I always order the sashimi don, the sashimi is always very fresh and the combination of vegetables and sauce is perfect. I read below complaints about the staff being korean and the authenticity…If you want to pay 30-40 dollars per main dish and the satisfaction of knowing that the person who made the food and served you is Japanese, go somewhere else. This place doesn’t have that chic, sophisticated quality (ambiance or food wise) like many of the higher end Japanese restaurants in Parnell, but the food is fresh and delicious, atmosphere is cosy and prices are very affordable.

I have only tried the sushi but it is the best ive ever had, Chicken teriyaki and the beef which has alittle tempura in it, are my favs. We work at the bottom of parnell rise and I walk past 3 other places were I could get sushi to get it from here. Best Sushi ever, the service is always prompt and the people are lovely. I highly recommend.

On a Friday night I took mum and dad to Moto Sushi Bar and it was our first time at Moto. While most places charge more for a dinner bento box, Moto charges the same for lunch and dinner, which is around $17 each.

In terms of portion it was fine. However we were disappointed by the chewy sashimi. In general the food lacks the delicacy that Japanese are known for.

Pleasant polite service. Food was uninteresting.

I’ve been wanting to try out Moto sushi bar, and just went to there today (we went there because renkon was closed today). The shop looks nice. It’s not a real Japanese restaurant, in fact all the food is prepared by Koreans.

We ordered salmon box, sashimi box, and Unagi (eel) donburi. The unagi donburi was the most disgusting thing I’ve ever tasted, there were too much sauce (and the wrong sauce), unagi was cut into little strips which lost its texture and flavour. Sashimi were pretty bad too, the fish didn’t feel fresh, and a lot of the parts were very hard. Salmon was also covered with this horrible sauce which they used for the unagi, and the salmon slices were thin, dry and yuck.

Although it’s Easter monday, most of the restaurants in Parnell were not charging surcharge, but this restaurant charged a 15% surcharge fee which I was very surprised. I’ll never come again for the over-priced disgusting food in Moto sushi bar ever again!

This place used to be amazing! went downhill over a year ago when the chef left and the waitresses changed to not speaking english! however its still good, love the teriyaki dressing they use, but i miss the old moto, and the man who greeted you at the door.

I’m so pleased to have discovered this little Japanese oasis tucked away downstairs on Parnell Rd.

High quality, beautifully presented food. Obliging staff.

I always leave looking forward to my next visit. Well worth a visit.

Enjoy!

Most amazing sushi ever!!

Beutifully presented & tasty Japanese food.
Down the steps into the den . . . this place is almost always crowded.

My favourite is the way they do teriyaki salmon, which for about $15 or $16 comes with miso soup & a little Japanese salad with extremely yuumy dressing.

And also their nigiri dishes are amazing.
Plus. . . if you manage to get a seat at the picnic table outside the front, then you get to have a free miso soup (which is great if you’ve ordered a dish that doesn’t come with miso. Don’t forget to ask them for it.)

Highly recommended!