Moong Japanese Fusion Restaurant

I reviewed Moong 2 years ago, just after it opened. From a rocky start, it has really improved. The sushi is now spot on, made order by order, the selection is great, and the service is excellent. I only wish they had more seating.

Have been there around 10 times and not giving five stars just because it doesn’t have some more options as brown rice sushi or more soups. This restaurant is very good and affordable I’d take someone for an invite or even a date. In the summertime they open the Terrace which is an extra benefit compared to the other sushi options nearby.

Had the bulgogi and beef udon. In both, the beef was terrible (almost unchewable in the soup). Flavour was bland and unpleasant. Very expensive for bad food. I won’t return and I would recommend you avoid it. For sushi in the same neighbourhood try Nama and for Korean there are many to choose from a few blocks south on Bloor.

I had been a regular customer for a couple of years before moving into a different neighborhood. This is a good local sushi restaurant with a versatile and affordable menu, decent quality food, and pleasant service. They’ve got a good selection of appetizers, fresh sashimi, and a good choice of rolls. I love their Spicy Salmon and Scallop maki! Inside the place, there are few tables for eating in; they also do deliveries and takeout. Deliveries are always prompt and never disappointing. Overall, this place is worth visiting and ordering from.

Good place — I like their standard sushi and I really really like their specialty sushi. They have this one that I think was called a Hawaiian role. Definitely try this!

Moong is one of my favourite local spots. I come here regularly and service is always very friendly and attentive. It’s a small joint but they recently updated their patio. Which is amazing to have, especially on a hot summers day.
Though their prices are a bit higher than your average Japanese restaurant, their sashimi quality they serve here is worth the price. Versus other restaurants that offer a cheaper price but terrible quality. Quality is always better than quantity when it comes to sushi. I absolutely love butterfish. Theirs is always a pleasure. I recommend ordering it if you want to branch out from salmon. It is fresh and delicious.
For those who want a deal, it is better to come here during lunch when they offer their lunch specials. I would recommend their chirashi for lunch. It comes with a miso soup and a small salad. I really like the dressing they use for their salad. It is sweet and tangy. Not your typical mayo or tomato dressing they normally put at other Japanese restaurants.
They offer bento boxes here also, but they are typical that come with a side miso soup and salad. There tempura is always good to order here. It is light and crunchy! There kalbi beef is filling if you feel for cooked food. Though you do have to order rice on the side as it doesn’t come with it. Which I still find odd. If you want cooked fish, I’d recommend their grilled eel on rice. It’s a simple meal with good flavors. You can’t go wrong with that if you are unable to decide.
I have had their sushi boats. The 32 pieces is good for two. They are very accommodating when it comes to dislikes. They will opt it out, no questions asked.
Overall, this is a destination where I will continue to go back. They are always consistent with their food quality and service. It’s a friendly and local spot that I would be happy to recommend to anyone.
4 stars for Moong!

Been here a few times and the food and service has always been excellent. I recommend the Hawaiian volanco roll — personal fave. The spicy seafood udon is also excellent value and very tasty. They also have a nice little patio should you want to get some sun.

The service was good and the food was decent but not great.
It seemed a little pricey for the quality and location.
Seeing as how there aren’t a ton of sushi places in this area, it’s a good local option.
If you’re willing to venture out, Sushi Inn in Yorkville or Sushi on Bloor are better for both value and quality.

Amezing food whoever speak bad about this restaurant is never been here, also the owner is a really friendly guy aswell as the servers.
A+++

It’s a bit on the pricey side but the quality is great and the presentation follows suit, even for takeout. I’ve gotten takeout from this place numerous times and everything is always fresh. There’s just the right amount of rice in the rolls and it’s always fresh, sticky, not too firm, and not too soft. The tempura is just the right crispness, never soggy. All in all great quality, and most of the time that’s worth the extra dollar!

Fast service, and has the typical bento box, teriyaki, tempura, soup and salad menu.
This place has better house salad than most Japanese restaurants I’ve been to.
Really relaxed atmosphere and staff is really kind.

The food was served quick and was great.
I was a bit worried because this place was empty but when we left it was full.
Great presentation and service, the waitress was really polite and attentive.
My two favourite items were Spicy salmon rolls and crispy asparagus rolls.

What happened to this place?
The quality of service and food have deteriorated over the months. In the past I left the restaurant satisfied with the delicious meals and the courteous service. Now I feel as though they should pay me to eat their food.
Slow service. The lone wait staff is overworked and has troubles attending to all the tables. Sushi and maki are so-​so. Salmon dish was very greasy.
Moong had so much potential in the beginning. I’d hate to see it go down.

Moong opened in a storefront that had seen numerous restaurants close in the last few years — my partner and I were skeptical they would last more than a year. But they have endured, and a few months back even scored a LLBO license. They seem to be doing well, and having become a regular at their establishment, I can see why.
Patrons looking for a memorable meal of pricey imported sashimi should probably look elsewhere — Moong is more of a classic Toronto sushi joint, focusing on rolls and less-​expensive fish. But that is why I keep coming back — it’s not too expensive and their cooks know what to do with their ingredients. Food has always been consistently tasty!
Appetizers are great here too, love the Takoyaki (octopus balls) and the Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake). Service is always super-​friendly, and even though it’s a tiny restaurant with a shared kitchen/​dining space it’s a nice quiet place to enjoy a lunch or dinner.
They also have a patio.

The food here was ok. The Gyoza was horrible. Sushi was good. Service was ok but could have been better. The one big thing was the ventilation. We were there for an hour and after we left our clothing smelt like grease and Gyoza. I don’t think I would go back.

The food here is really good quality! No need to go down to Bloor as much now. Friendly, polite service as is usual in sushi restos.

This place opened up a couple months ago and it has been truly a heaven sent! My boyfriend and I usually like to get our fill of cheap but satisfying sushi from Sushi on Bloor, which isn’t particularly close to us. Since this place has opened up, we’ve completely abandoned Sushi on Bloor. Moons’ sushi is slightly more expensive, but it makes all the difference in the food’s quality – it’s SO much better.

The food was decent but not exactly memorable. The unagi on a hot plate, tuna maki, and sushi combo (I forget what was in that) were all fairly middle-​of-​the-​road in taste but a bit on the high end in terms of price.
Service was good but we were the only people in the restaurant.
I’m not sure exactly what makes this place fusion. it seems to be just Japanese and Korean food like so many other sushi joints

Good environment, delicious appetizers and sushi! Will come again!