Momiji Sushi Bistro & Bar

Shawn and I went to Momiji for an anniversary dinner of sorts:

The requisite Japanese restaurant appetizer, edamame

Fresh sashimi (salmon, tuna, mackerel, and yellowtail)

Orange Dragon Roll

Orange Dragon Roll (shrimp tempura, crab, cucumber, avocado, and fish roe, wrapped in salmon sashimi)

Spicy Caterpillar Roll

Spicy Caterpillar Roll (spicy salmon wrapped in avocado slices and topped with fish roe)

Pineapple sorbet served in a pineapple shell

Everything we ate was so, so good. Momiji uses fresh ingredients and everything comes in generous portions, and the prices are in-line with the quality of the food. I've been to Momiji a few times, and while their cooked dishes are decent, it's their sashimi, sushi, and maki that really stand out. They have a very extensive and somewhat overwhelming variety of maki (they offer four types of Dragon Rolls alone), so it was hard to narrow down our decision to just two rolls, but they were both excellent. We also tried the pineapple sorbet for dessert (not made in-house, though), and it was phenomenal. It tastes just like the real fruit, and it was refreshing, tart, and tasty. A great ending to our meal. Our waitress was very nice and accommodating, but kind of slow and not very efficient (this might have to do with a lack of staff, though). And, of course, I always enjoy Momiji's decor and ambience; it's not your typical Japanese restaurant interior, but very sleek and modern, all dark hardwood floors and dim lighting. Overall, thoroughly enjoyable and we'll probably be going back again soon.