Mottbora Sushi — Restaurant in District Municipality of Muskoka

The decor and atmosphere let off a bright, relaxing and airy feeling along with a very fresh and clean visual across the board. The customer service is great, the staff is kind, helpful and is willing to answer any question we had. It was a very nice feeling to speak with staff who are very pleasant to converse with. Our favorite part about this restaurant is not only the decor/atmosphere and the staff, but the food is where we were the most impressed. The sashimi pieces were not only thick but were picked with great care to ensure great quality upon delivery. Our sashimi pieces never had any veins or tendons which is very refreshing compared to the many Toronto sushi restaurants. In addition to the sashimi plate we ordered, we ordered a few rolls over a few visits. We tried the Cindy roll which was a very refreshing combination of cucumber shells as the outer piece and holds the filling - as someone who does not always enjoy cucumber, I can't stop thinking about this roll and are excited to order it again! Our other roll orders consisted of the Hurricane roll which was a nice filling and satisfying roll which offered a great sauce combination. Lastly, we ordered the Sundae Roll, which, asides from the Cindy roll was probably my second favorite roll! Overall, the price points for the rolls and sashimi are very reasonable for the quality and uniqueness you get. The selection of food leaves you wanting more but gives you the opportunity to order more or grab a sweet...

At first glance I expected to be disappointed. The decor was casual, the seating small and a bit awkward The menu was laid out like a traditional restaurant listing rolls as entrees. Selection in comparison to most was less than what I would expect (no hand rolls?), pricing a mix of lower cost items and surprisingly high cost items.

When the meal arrived I was pleasantly surprised. The quality of sushi was high. Well formed and neat rice rolls, fresh avocado and fish, well packed shredded crab, neatly presented and well sized. All the items tasted wonderful and the provided condiments were adequate, well spiced and plentiful. Although I was not provided with a pot of house tea, the green tea that I purchased was of an exceptional quality tasting similar to matcha and the server refreshed my mug frequently.

Total experience, 6 rolls, 6 pieces of tempura vegetables and 4 pieces of tempura crab sticks; $110 with tip for lunch: pricy but fortunately of good quality. Would have been better with some complementary...

With both The Portuguese House and Tall Trees fully booked, we looked for a top-rated alternative and landed on Mottbora Sushi, which holds a 4.5-star rating. While the restaurant itself is clean and the staff were welcoming and kind, the food unfortunately fell short of our expectations.

We started with edamame and seaweed salad, which were both fresh and enjoyable. However, the tempura shrimp and calamari were a letdown. The shrimp lacked flavor, and the calamari was more like deep-fried batter than true tempura—possibly made from frozen.

As a sushi lover, I had high hopes, but the sushi itself was just okay. Not bad, but certainly not memorable or worth a return visit.

If you're serious about your sushi or looking for a standout culinary experience, I’d suggest reading individual, recent reviews rather than relying on the overall rating. Taste is subjective, but for us, the search for exceptional food in...