Situated on the first floor of Tjing Tjing House in the city centre of Cape Town, Momiji Restaurant is the perfect venue for a date night or special occasion.
The space is tranquil and understated – a perfect backdrop to showcase the talented kitchen team’s creativity, personalities and passion for modern Japanese culture and cuisine.
Momiji offers a seasonal set menu using local ingredients in a clean and uncomplicated way. Every plate is a visual feast, intricate and beautiful and each element a burst of flavours and textures.
The staff is friendly, professional and well informed. They will guide you through an educational, creative and fun dining experience.
Momiji Restaurant is open on Friday and Saturday nights from 6.30pm, by reservation only, and a deposit is required at the time of booking.
The Menu at Momiji Restaurant
The current menu is a set multi course dining experience and guests are offered the option of a full drinks pairing.
The menu changes seasonally and features distinctive Japanese delicacies and flavours with a South African twist. Expect Tuna or Trout sashimi, dashi butter poached oysters, Wagyu short rib yaki onigiri and mochi, the delightful Japanese soft and squishy sweet treat, made with glutinous rice flour. They always highlight vegetables in one of the courses using seasonal organic ingredients from their garden in partnership with Urban Harvest. The garden, at Chapel Street Primary in Woodstock, is sponsored, maintained and shared with the school.
A pescatarian or vegetarian version of the standard set menu is available, but this needs to be confirmed at the time of booking.
The restaurant offers an extensive wine, spirits, sake and cocktail list.
Contact Details
For more information or to make a reservation call 021 422 4374 or email info@tjingtjing.co.za Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Momiji Restaurant may be found at Tjing Tjing House, 165 Longmarket Street, Cape Town, South Africa. Find them on Google Maps, click here.
