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| - Moji is a trendy and dare I say, hipster spot for customers craving the Japanese food experience. What you'll find here is borderline-overpriced food that is average and a bit above average, at most.
Food: 3.5/5
Ordered the Happy Hour (2-5pm) Gyu-don set and a Matcha/Taro Twist, which came paired with three pieces of takoyaki and a drink of your choice from the menu. Menu selection was pretty unique, but I ended up choosing the Iced Peach Calpis. In the gyudon, there was rice with beef on top, a soft-boiled egg, two slices of cantaloupe, some edamame, and pickled ginger. The beef was slightly dry, and the soft-boiled egg was overcooked.
The takoyaki here is A+. It's reminiscent of the takoyaki in Japan and tastes authentic. The octopus serving is generous and the sauce gives an umami that makes this so worth it. I would definitely recommend this item.
I can't say much about the Iced Peach Calpis as it is a pretty standard item. Comparable to bubble tea, nothing special, but still sweet and refreshing on a hot day.
The Matcha/Taro Twist is a relatively cheap dessert. It comes in a small cup (cone, if you're getting takeout), with a Pocky stick on top. The quality of the soft serve compares toe to toe with Woofles and Cream, which is pretty above average; so I would say this is a cheaper alternative, if you're looking for a refreshing dessert to snack on.
Decor:
The decor here creates a playful and inviting environment. A variety of styles in chairs, bright colours and wooden decor really exudes the hipster, free spirit feeling. It's definitely very nice and provides a good place to eat with others. Music plays in the background, not overbearingly loud, but just enough to create a laid-back environment.
Is it worth it?
This place is definitely worth the one-try, especially for the takoyaki. I came here during Happy Hour so I couldn't expect much since it was cheaper than usual. However, I saw the price of the regular menu and the prices were quite steep for the food. I can't say about the quality of the regular menu food; if it was anything like the Happy Hour food, then it is definitely not worth the cost. I really want to give this place four stars, but the food just wasn't there.
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