Moonsha Japanese Bar Restaurant - Derby

This is an excellent restaurant that offers personalized, attentive service with a subtle and friendly approach. I had never dined in an authentic Japanese rest... read more This is an excellent restaurant that offers personalized, attentive service with a subtle and friendly approach. I had never dined in an authentic Japanese restaurant before, but I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

I would give Moonsha a rating of 3.5, but it will round up to 4 because the positives outweigh the negatives. This was our first time visiting the restaurant. read more I would give Moonsha a rating of 3.5, but it will round up to 4 because the positives outweigh the negatives. This was our first time visiting the restaurant.

The food was fantastic, cooked right in front of us which added to the overall experience. While the meal was a bit pricey, it is definitely worth bringing chil... read more The food was fantastic, cooked right in front of us which added to the overall experience. While the meal was a bit pricey, it is definitely worth bringing children along for the experience.

Went with friends. Had a great meal. Very friendly staff including the robot food waiter! Excellent menu to choose from. Our second visit but won't be the last. read more Went with friends. Had a great meal. Very friendly staff including the robot food waiter! Excellent menu to choose from. Our second visit but won't be the last.

We ordered 2 'Moonsha Sushi Platter Deluxes ', which were pictured on the menu to come on a Japanese wooden platter ship, but when we were served the food came... read more We ordered 2 'Moonsha Sushi Platter Deluxes ', which were pictured on the menu to come on a Japanese wooden platter ship, but when we were served the food came on what looked like white plastic chopping board trays.. I ordered a cider and they put ice in it which would of been nice for them to ask me first, as I had to fish them out of my drink after. When at the table with our food and drinks a member of staff kept looking over to see if we had finished our drinks repeatedly. And even came over at one point, mid conversation and started to try and pour the rest of my half full drink from the bottle into my glass, which is so rude, trying to get us to buy more drinks. There wasn 't any atmosphere in the restaurant at 7:30pm and staff seemed a bit unhappy, no thank you or general courteousness normally expected at restaurants. The Sushi rice its self was ok in 2/3 rolls, one being drier and a little harder than the other 2. The fish was of fair quality, crab sticks were used in the rolls rather than real crab which was a little disappointing for just under £30 for basically 3 rolls. £24.90 online menu, £26.90 on the menu in the restaurant) For the price I was very disappointed tbh. I have eaten at multiple Japanese restaurants in Nottingham, Derby, Birmingham, London, Manchester, Leeds and Burton on Trent. And the food at Moonsha in terms of portion size, quality and price is the second worst and most expensive I have had, even London was cheaper and offered more food of better quality.. Location, there is a pay to parking near the restaurant which isn 't far to walk. Would I go back? No I don 't think i would, mostly because of price, atmosphere and staff.