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Moksa
Located in the heart of Cantral Square at 450 Mass. Ave in Cambridge, MOKSA is Boston's first Pan Asain Izakaya. Moksa boasts a uniques beverage program created by improper Bostonian's Best Mixologist 2012, Noon Inthasuwan-Summers. The list is heavily inspired by the unique Asian ingredients, local brewers, vitners, distillers and farmers. Wine Enthusiasts magazine has also recognized MOKSA as a winner for "100 Best Wine Restaurants in America, 2012". Whether you are planning an intimate dinner for 2, fun get-together for 30, a wedding reception for 150 or even a corporate function for 300, our venue boasts 4 unique spaces within 8,500 square feet of space.
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50 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 50 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(23)
- good for groups(20)
- vibrant bar scene(15)
- hot spot(13)
- neighborhood gem(13)
- special occasion(13)
Moksa Reviews List
Review 1 for Moksa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
wow!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I'm know to be rather forgiving, since I'm usually okay with even half-decent fare. No need for apologies here, though. Excellent sushi, prepared just right. Thank you!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 2 for Moksa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun, fresh, celebratory
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went for a friend's birthday, and ordered lots of different rolls. Everything was good and the servers were laid-back and friendly, not minding our constant ordering of new dishes throughout the meal. We had a great time and the decor was rather chic. None of the dishes were really exceptionally memorable, but they were all good and priced reasonably.
It was definitely a nice place for a celebratory meal."
It was definitely a nice place for a celebratory meal."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
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Review 3 for Moksa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent sushi with excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent sushi with excellent presentation and service"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Moksa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Quite enjoyed the tapas style
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Quite enjoyed the tapas style dining. Meanwhile, the food didn't disappoint. The food had fantastic flavor and left one desiring more. Of note, very much loved the techie roll as well as the spicy tuna dumplings and it's amazing Thai chilli mango sauce accompanied with guacamole. Our waitress was also quite knowledgeable about the drinks menu and what to pair with our meals. Great dining experience and at a fair value will certainly be making a return trip."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 5 for Moksa
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Never again!
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Tragic!
More than half the menu is sushi but they were out of rice so not serving sushi. Really? The restaurant was not crowded. Ordered the duck rolls, then waitress came back to say they were out of duck. Ordered the tuna spring rolls and got the rolls without any tuna. Left about 5 items on the menu to choose from. Should have known to leave after the staff frisked the male patron ahead of us. The place is really a night club and by 10, they were removing the tables and chairs. The fashion parade of club goers was by far the best part of the experience. Do not go here for the food!"
More than half the menu is sushi but they were out of rice so not serving sushi. Really? The restaurant was not crowded. Ordered the duck rolls, then waitress came back to say they were out of duck. Ordered the tuna spring rolls and got the rolls without any tuna. Left about 5 items on the menu to choose from. Should have known to leave after the staff frisked the male patron ahead of us. The place is really a night club and by 10, they were removing the tables and chairs. The fashion parade of club goers was by far the best part of the experience. Do not go here for the food!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2006
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Review 6 for Moksa
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We arrived for our 8:30 reservation
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We arrived for our 8:30 reservation which seemed to cause much confusion. After the hostess went into the dinning room, back to the front, back to the dinning room, back to the front, and then another hostess came out to seat us. We were sat and handed a drink menu and told our waitress would be right out. Then another party of 2 was sat to our left. The waitress took their drink order, returned and took their dinner order. Then another waiter came to the table to our right and took a desert order and cleared their table. We waited for 15 minutes and no one even acknowledged our presence. We got up and left. We went to Central Kitchen instead (no wait, excellent service, and excellent food). Bottom line Moksa bad Central kitchen really good"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
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Review 7 for Moksa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Don't miss the Longfellow Roll
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Splendid sushi, memorable striped bass, exquisite eggplant, lovely drinks--and quiet enough that we could actually carry on a conversation. We would go back for the Longfellow Roll alone!"
Dined on 03/12/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Moksa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The experience was great,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The experience was great, the waitress took all the time needed to walk us through the cocktail list and was very helpful."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 9 for Moksa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Their ribs were delicious!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Their ribs were delicious! Their crispy fried chicken was a bit lacking but the tartar sauce was delic."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Moksa
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The sushi (we tried two) was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The sushi (we tried two) was not as exciting as it sounds, flavors blend into a mush.
After a half hour wait the Pad Thai came. A long wait for street food, but it was fabulous. Wait staff was nice, kitchen must drive them crazy."
After a half hour wait the Pad Thai came. A long wait for street food, but it was fabulous. Wait staff was nice, kitchen must drive them crazy."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
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Review 11 for Moksa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ian was a wonderful server
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ian was a wonderful server who really took care of us. He deserves an award for how attentive he was and how knowledgeable he was about the amount of gluten in each dish (I have Celiac disease). :) Food was great, minus the broiled squid which was a little too salty, though still relatively delicious. We very much recommend the tamarind baby back ribs."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Moksa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Central Square Dining
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Cute and hip! Service was great and food was fast. Tons of great vegetarian options -- I'd definitely order the Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Vegetable Spring Rolls, and Vegetable Gyoza again. As others have pointed out, there is a nightclub at the back of the restaurant, so I'd keep that in mind when going out to eat near the end of the week. Wine was affordable, cocktails were a bit pricey. I was there for a last-minute Valentine's Day dinner, and Moksa helped make it a great date!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 13 for Moksa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place, with feast food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place, with feast food and service. A fun place to go. Trendy as atmosphere."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Moksa
Based on the average of (37) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic