MOTTO HandRoll Bar

Eufemia

5.0

The food was just too good. I was greeted nicely by the waitress & the bartender made sure that everything was okay.

I had the salmon crudo, which was just wow. Had two salmon nigiri's which was fresh, crab HandRoll & also the shrimp. The handroll isn't massive so be sure to order around 4/5. It's not too spicy but they offer ginger & wasabi if you like. Everything was so fresh & tasty, i would definitely come back

It was a very small space, meaning you only have 75 minutes to eat & order what you like. But this wasn't a problem as the sushi chefs made the sushi very quickly.

The atmosphere was lively, with a nice low ambience. The music isn't blasting so you can talk with your friends.

Audrey

5.0

Excellent restaurant! J'ai adoré tout ce que j'ai mangé, particulièrement le crudos Salmon Tataki & le Nigiri Wagyu (Hokkaido). L'expérience en vaut la peine, on mange assis en face du chef, & tout le personnel est très réactif & attentif à nos besoins. L'ambiance est calme mais vivante (on s'entend bien parler), le staff est chaleureux, & ils ont même pris de shots avec nous!

Sandra

5.0

A great new spot that opened less than a year ago, very cozy, with amazing staff & good house music playing in the background at night.

It's a small, intimate space where the chef prepares your hand rolls & sushi right in front of you. There are no reservations-first come, first served-& seating is limited to about 1 hour & 15 minutes per group.

The food is excellent. The A5 aburi wagyu ($22 per piece), imported from Japan, is definitely a standout. They also offer off-menu items, like a sea urchin hand roll (also from Japan), along with options like salmon, toro ($20 for 2 pieces), & bluefin tuna ($15 for 2 pieces) nigiris.

For tighter budgets, they also offer set menus of 3 to 5 hand rolls at a fixed price, which ends up being more affordable than ordering everything à la carte.

I tried the negui toro, spicy shrimp, bluefin tuna, lobster, & hamachi handrolls, as well as the bluefin tuna & scallop crudo (both $20 for 4 pieces). Everything was fresh & well-executed. My favorite was definitely the toro.

Salmon is from Canada.
Tuna is from Mexico.

We also tried ice cream mochi as dessert.

We also met the owner, who pays close attention to every customer & makes sure everyone is well taken care of-super nice & welcoming.

If you're waiting or have finished eating, there are booths around the bar where you can sit & enjoy drinks. It's a perfect spot for a date or a fun night out with friends.

The drinks are great too-we had an unfiltered sake bottle, & on another visit, a bottle of wine, with a bunch or other cocktails & drinks.

I'd definitely go back.

There's no street parking, but you can find paid parking nearby or park on neighboring streets.

Lara

5.0

Really beautiful date spot, super vibey & intimate.
The fish they used for the hand rolls was so fresh! The toro roll & salmon roll were the best I think

Julia

5.0

Thanks to our waitress Cathy, wonderful service, delicious food, the organic salmon handroll is a must try, will definitely come back

Hassan

4.0

(One star deducted by my stomach, which left deeply disappointed)

Motto Handroll Bar is dangerously delicious. The salmon & hamachi hand rolls are unreal, the salmon crudos are next-level, & the whole sit-at-the-bar concept is super cool. The vibe is great, the place feels alive, & the servers were on us like ninjas from the second we walked in until the second… the timer expired.

Because yes, there's a timer.

Before that though, let's talk portions. These hand rolls are tiny. Not'cute tiny.' Not'refined tiny.' More like'did this just disappear?' tiny. Everything tasted amazing, but it felt like we went out for an appetizer marathon & accidentally skipped dinner. We left still hungry, emotionally confused, & Googling nearby food options.

Now the best part: the 1 hour & 15 minute rule. I understand people are waiting. Totally fair. But here's the comedy. When our time was up, we wanted to order MORE food. As in, give you MORE money. Instead, we were politely told our time was over & it was time to go. So yes, we left not full… because we literally weren't allowed to eat more. Incredible business plot twist.

Quick warning: the shrimp hand roll didn't do it for me. Everything else? Fresh, tasty, beautifully done.

Would I come back? Absolutely. But next time I'm ordering like I'm speed-running the menu & training for it beforehand. No hesitation. No pauses. Full send.

Amazing vibe, great service, fantastic food. Bigger portions & a rethink on the time limit would turn this from'elite snack experience' into an actual dinner.

Yiota

5.0

Truly incredible experience, the service was amazing from top to bottom. We tried a good portion of the menu & it did not disappoint. The salmon & crap hand rolls were DELICIOUS✨ the fish was so fresh & high quality, very decently priced for quality. We will most definitely be back very soon

Jasper

5.0

Heard great things about this spot by friends & wow it didn't disappoint! The salmon was incredible! Fresh food, great signature cocktails but above all our waitress Cathy was delightful!! Her recommendations were spot on & her infectious smile made us feel so welcomed!! thank you Cathy & Motto !!

Emma

5.0

Honestly had a wonderful lunch at Motto. Our server Will was truely amazing & present during our service. The salmon is beyond this world ! So fresh & tasty. 10/10 would recommand for either lunch or dinner !

Jess

5.0

We had an amazing experience at Motto! Maria was so great & helped us choose which rolls to get. Everything we tried was extremely flavourful, fresh & delicious. Best Salmon Tataki i've ever had, by far! Our favourite roll was the baked crab. The cocktails were great & the price was extremely reasonable :)