Momiji, Capitol Hill
69 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle, r/SeattleWA30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 40 threads.
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Momiji, and many diners praise its happy hour. The brand has Capitol Hill and South Lake Union outlets; the Capitol Hill one is the one most commenters name, and several diners recommend it, and a few describe its courtyard-style dining room. One diner who names the South Lake Union location likes it, while another says the Capitol Hill branch is worth the trip over it. A few diners are unimpressed, calling it mediocre or subpar, and one calls the place pricey and loud.
Address
Momiji Capitol Hill, 1522 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Best for
- Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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Other places on this map closest to Momiji, Capitol Hill, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/DJ_Beanz in r/Seattle · Feb 2025ambience
Points to Momiji in Capitol Hill as having a courtyard-style garden indoors.
- Recommendsu/SunlightNStars in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025
Lists Momiji as a mid-range sushi option.
- Recommendsu/Substantial-Motor820 in r/AskSeattle · Jul 2026
Recommends the Capitol Hill branch and says it is worth the trip compared with the SLU branch.
- Recommendsu/AnselmoHatesFascists in r/AskSeattle · Oct 2025variety
Suggests this place carries a Philly roll, plus a bit of courtyard atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/You-Once-Commented in r/Seattle · Apr 2024taste
Recommends Momiji's happy-hour cream cheese rolls as delicious.
- Recommendsu/sammisamantha in r/Seattle · Jun 2024value
Suggests Momiji, especially during its happy hour, as a good pick.
- Recommendsu/halermine in r/Seattle · Dec 2023
Agrees with the Momiji pick, calling it a great place though not really hole-in-the-wall.
- Caveatu/Either_Dinner3547 in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2026taste
Says Momiji is mediocre.
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- Recommendsu/vertr in r/Seattle · Sep 2024wait time
Says Momiji has late Friday openings and urges them to book right away.
- Recommendsu/Brassboar in r/SeattleWA · May 2026
Suggests Momiji as a possible answer to the question, while unsure what the asker means.
- Recommendsu/jrhawk42 in r/Seattle · Feb 2025
Guesses the answer is Momiji, a Capitol Hill spot.
- Recommendsu/comfymustardsweater in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2026
Lists Momiji among suggestions with no reasons given.
- Recommendsu/crystalpowderbowl in r/AskSeattle · Aug 2026variety
Finds the Capitol Hill location fairly decent, with a wide range of dishes beyond sushi.
- Recommendsu/LeisureSuiteLarry in r/AskSeattle · Jan 2026taste
Says it is really good and located on 8th.
- Recommendsu/Anti-genocide-club in r/AskSeattle · Mar 2026
Named alongside Umi Sake House as a sushi option for rolls, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/ChickennRamen in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025
Lists Momiji among mid-tier sushi options.
- Recommendsu/rlgw in r/Seattle · Sep 2024wait time
Seconds Momiji; says waits have rarely run long and drinks can be ordered outside while waiting.
- Recommendsu/clover__petals in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2026
Names Momiji as its sushi suggestion, with no added detail.
- Recommendsu/Wazzoo1 in r/AskSeattle · Jul 2026ambience
Loves the courtyard's natural light and calm feel in the Capitol Hill dining room.
- Recommendsu/NefariousnessBig4064 in r/AskSeattle · May 2026
Says their visit was great and the meals were fantastic.
- Recommendsu/URABrokenRecord in r/AskSeattle · Oct 2025value
Says Momiji's happy hour is excellent and runs through the whole restaurant.
- Recommendsu/trendlyte in r/AskSeattle · May 2025ambience
Says both Momiji outlets have outdoor seating.
- Recommendsu/Billy-Verdin1920 in r/AskSeattle · Nov 2026taste
Places Momiji in South Lake Union, close by, and names unagi don as a personal favourite.
- Caveatu/pow206 in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2026taste
Agrees that Momiji is mediocre.
- Recommendsu/justmekab60 in r/AskSeattle · May 2026
Includes Momiji among its sushi suggestions, speaking as a sushi fan.
- Recommendsu/Lonely_Wrangler5813 in r/SeattleWA · May 2026taste
Agrees the suggested places are strong for Americanized rolls, and separately praises Momiji's happy hour.
- Caveatu/Happy_Resource_7985 in r/Seattle · Mar 2025taste
Calls the sushi subpar and the place pricey and loud, feeling the city has better options.
- Recommendsu/emm010 in r/Seattle · Mar 2025value
Thinks Momiji's happy hour offers excellent value for the money.
- Recommendsu/babezilla in r/AskSeattle · Oct 2025value
Advises visiting during happy hour for the best value at this place.
- Recommendsu/H0tsh0t in r/Seattle · Feb 2025
Names Momiji as the answer, but says Sakana's nigiri comes out ahead.
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