Moheji is a well-known brand name in Tokyo for its monjayaki (もんじゃ焼き), originating from the Tsukishima Monja Street (月島もんじゃストリート, Tsukishima Monja Sutorīto) and commanding long queues at its branches across Tokyo. Moheji has the perfect combination of great high-quality seafood products, together with a really affordable price range, and also a great ambience for gatherings over meals.
Moheji is a pretty no-frills dining experience, the staff will help you cook up your meal tableside, and also help to spray you down with some Febreeze after the meal to keep you smelling fresh. Each shop also has a bustling atmosphere of people sharing their monjayaki, chatting away over a round of drinks, or just being very merry. It's a great place to experience the livelier atmosphere of Tokyo, without feeling too intimidated by places like an izakaya (居酒屋, Japanese pub).
Each Moheji does usually command a significant queue, but you'll realize that it typically has more locals than foreigners in the queue. It is very much a place that is popular for its quality and price-range that attracts locals, than being some sort of tourist trap. Furthermore, monjayaki is pretty well-known amongst locals, but not foreigners, and so if you really want to experience an interesting Tokyo local specialty, you should make sure to check out Moheji.
All of the items are cooked fresh by the staff at the table, right before your eyes. So it’s both a great way to eat, and also a sort of entertainment shop as you watch the staff mix, dice, and flip through cooking your meal.
