Impeccable service and incredible food. We were slightly early to our 6:00pm reservation on Friday and were warmly welcomed in and seated at the bar. Though no one was outside, they observed we were approaching and someone opened the door from the inside without us having to lift a finger. The entire restaurant is very dimly lit- in the main dining room the only lights are directly above the omakase bar and in the kitchen so the background seems to fade away in the dark. Very intentional and very well done. We were seated at the bar upon arrival and ordered the Oze No Yukidoke Okarakuchi, a dry sake. The Kikisake-shi came over to tell us all about the different sake varieties and helped us select a bottle based on our preferences. The best part, and perhaps the highlight of the entire experience, was getting to select my sake cup. They brought over a tray with about a dozen different sake cups of varying heights ranging from glass to ceramic. So fun! They started us off with a tofu dish- the tofu itself had a richer flavor than your typical tofu and was wonderfully creamy. Next was a gelatin-tomato noodle dish. Light and refreshing! I loved the variety of the preparation of the tomatoes as well as the gooseberry. The third course was a fish dish- and no surprise, also delicious. Next was this custardy egg dish. I liked the corn on the bottom, but the mushrooms were the star of the show. An indescribable addictive flavor- rich, umami, not too salty. It was fun watching the chef grate the wasabi, and I particularly enjoyed the cubed ginger. Moving on to the nigiri, everything was super fresh and absolutely divine. My favorites were the anago and the uni hand roll. Our additional dishes, the abalone and the foie gras were brought out between the nigiris. The flowers on the foie gras were beautiful, and I unexpectedly enjoyed how they paired it with red bean. Abalone was solid- I liked the liver sauce and loved how they presented it in the shell. The chef was amazing- he accommodated my dad's request for less rice in his nigiri- and provided a warm presence for the duration of the meal. For dessert, there was first a spongy shrimp cake followed by a sesame icecream finished with a miso-caramel, rice puffs, sesame seeds, fried cubed sweet potato, and bean powder. The icecream was paired with a green tea which was more potent than your average green tea. The tea and icecream were truly show stopping. The ice cream was almost buttery and the sweet potato cubes tasted french toast-like, somehow transformed beyond recognition- I had to ask what they were. My dad, who has diabetes and typically doesn't eat dessert said that this was his favorite dessert. He also drank ~5 cups of green tea. The meal ended with a matcha chocolate and a gummy. My favorite dish was the ice cream, followed by the unagi, and gelatin tomato noodle. However, everything was delicious, exquisitely prepared, and gorgeously presented. Service is phenomenal. Food is phenomenal. This restaurant is fully deserving of its Michelin star. My dad has been in the restaurant business for 50+ years and had no complaints which is unheard of. Everything was impeccably executed. Reservations were slightly tricky to get given the restaurant only seats 14 in the main dining room and only does 2 seatings per night (the only additional seating is their private dining room which seats less than 10 so ~50 people max per night). Side note: I also enjoyed the traditional Japanese toilet and the unscented hand soap is another detail Mujo has taken into account. They gave us a sealed plastic bag with our unfinished sake at the end along with a menu and tea cloth to take home. Overall, I cannot recommend Mujo more highly.

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Well I liked the food and it was good but you can not make the substitutions you want to and the music was incredibly disturbingly loud and very weird not eclectic straight weird and distracting. It did give a Japanese energy in terms of service but I would prefer lower more relaxing music and options to edit there are certain things I can not eat. In my opinion it was extremely overpriced but I have eaten in Japan and at amazing Michelin restaurants. To me the price was not justified at all.

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Very creative experience. We loved our first visit there, but now they do not accommodate for ANY dietary restrictions (which they did before). It's crazy expensive and would be super easy to use gf tamari instead of soy. Literally nobody would notice. Seems odd they made that change so it's no longer accessible to so many.

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Period. Food = exquisite, service =absolutely the best.

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We had an amazing experience at Mujo! Their Michelin Star is well deserved this place is truly a hidden gem. Finding the restaurant was a bit tricky since the sign is so tiny, but once inside, we were warmly welcomed. We had a 9 PM reservation, arrived a little early, and were seated at the bar while we waited. The bartender was fantastic! I told him I didn't see a drink I wanted on the menu, and he offered to create something special with tequila and passion fruit mind you, I don't even like passion fruit, but this drink was perfect. Not too strong, not too sweet, just right. I also appreciated how detailed he was; he carefully brought down all the ingredients and crafted the drink right in front of us, which isn't something you see often. Once our table was ready, we moved to the Omakase area and were greeted warmly by the staff. The service was top-notch they even pulled out our seats and made sure we were comfortable. David was our chef for the night, and he was incredible! Super knowledgeable, about each fish. He explained how some of the fish are prepped and dry-aged, which was fascinating to hear. Watching him slice each piece in front of us was such a treat. Unlike other places, he made each nigiri one by one, ensuring we ate it at the perfect moment while the rice was still warm. I honestly can't remember all the types of fish we had, but every single bite was phenomenal. The best quality fish I've had in Atlanta! If I had to pick a favorite, it would hands-down be the fatty tuna (Toro) it was the most buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Toro I've ever had! A close second would be the horse mackerel, which completely surprised me. Normally, I expect mackerel to have a fishy taste, but this one was sweet and savory, absolutely delicious. We also got the caviar add-on, and wow it was perfectly paired with the warm toast and that incredible butter (I need to know what butter that was!). Every bite was perfection. Overall, Mujo delivers an immaculate dining experience, and I highly recommend it. From the service to the drinks to the Omakase itself, everything was flawless. If you're in Atlanta and looking for an unforgettable meal, this is the place!

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The food was absolutely amazing and everything was portioned well. The spacing between each piece was perfect. We went for our anniversary and would definitely come back again.

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Exceptional omakase dinner with high end sake' served in stemware. The timing of the meal was perfect, no lag time in between courses, and the portions were good. It was a thoughtfully planned and executed meal including the toasted sesame ice cream for dessert. I enjoyed the atmosphere and music, as well as extremely attentive service throughout.

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Mujō is an outstanding Japanese omakase experience from start to finish. Unassuming from the outside, like many great restaurants in Tokyo, the interior is chic with its dark walls and seating that focuses your attention on the counter and food preparation in front of you. With very few things to choose beyond drinks and a few menu additions, all that is left to do is sit back and enjoy. The three courses to begin have always been diverse and a wonderful representation of Japanese cuisine. The 10 course sushi portion of the menu is an excellent combination of well known classics like O-Toro and Uni mixed with little known, but amazing pieces of fish straight from Japanese fish markets. The staff is both knowledgeable and passionate, and as to be expected the chefs are top notch. While reservations aren't easy to find, Mujō is well worth the investment!

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The food, drink, and service were outstanding; excellent quality with an incredible attention to detail. That said, as someone who has been to a lot of comparable restaurants I give Mujo "only" four out of five stars. Relatively speaking, I thought the overall experience and value was good, not great. Mujo opened on February 16, 2022, next door to popular Basque restaurant Cooks & Soldiers. They're part of the same restaurant group with Double Zero, Sugo, and The Iberian Pig. All good restaurants. Mujo is located on street level of the Cottonwood Westside apartment building. The low-key storefront/entrance faces Howell Mill Rd. Enter from 14th St for valet parking. Unfortunately, during our visit on a Wednesday night, the valet lot was full. One of the valet guys suggested parking across the street at The Interlock. Instead, I parked across the street inside the Westside Provisions District garage. The WSPD garage is less expensive and about the same walking distance to Mujo. I paid $6.50 (rate for 2-4 hours). Mujo's claim to fame was earning one of Atlanta's first Michelin stars in October 2023. They retained their star in October 2024. Mujo releases reservations at 10am on the first of every month for the following month. For example, on February 1, you can book reservations for March. I did the booking for our party of four on the third of the month and there were still several times available. Mujo does two staggered seatings per night: (1) 5:30 and 6:00pm and (2) 8:30 and 9:00pm. The dining room seats only 15 people, at a wraparound bar/counter. There's also a koshitsu (private room) that seats five or six guests. At the time of writing this, the koshitsu offers a "seasonal" omakase experience at a higher price: $275 per person. In our reservation confirmation email, Mujo wrote: "Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy our private craft cocktail bar prior to the sushi bar seating, time and space permitting. This intimate 6 seat bar is reserved for sushi bar guests only." All four of us arrived no later than 40 minutes early to take advantage. It was fun. The bar is tiny, though. Below is a list of what we had. If you order any temaki supplement, I recommend one temaki per person. The hand rolls here are small -- the smallest I've seen anywhere. For the omakase items, I added more detail than what the printed menu showed based on what I heard from the staff as they served each dish. Cocktails * Pendennis Club ($22) - not on printed menu * Silent Bishop ($24) - Alipus mezcal, yellow chartreuse, rabarbaro (Italian for rhubarb), ginger, lemon, egg white * Hojiso Highball ($24) - barley shochu, shiso syrup, lemon, soda, preserved plum * Tanabe Club ($23) - Cognac Park VS, Old Tom Gin, umeshu, kabosu, vanilla, Peychaud's Bitters Seasonal Omakase ($245 per person) First Bite * Tartlet with eggplant, miso, and Asian pear; hard to hear/discern the Japanese name Zensai * Mushroom Ankake - grilled matsutake mushrooms, local hakurei turnip, seasoned dashi glaze, shavings of (indiscernible) * Buri Daikon - wild yellowtail grilled and glazed with kabayaki sauce, braised daikon; radish and ginger on top * Chawanmushi - savory steamed egg custard, celery root, seared Hokkaido scallop, gin-an sauce, chives Otsumami supplement * Kegani ($65) - Hokkaido hairy crab, tosazu, mozuku Nigiri Sushi - made and served by our assigned sushi chef, Grace * Shima Aji - striped jack * Kohada - Japanese shad * Sawara - Spanish mackerel * Aji - horse mackerel Temaki supplement * Uni Temaki ($28) - Hokkaido uni, cucumber, shiso Otsumami supplement * Foie Gras Monaka ($29) - persimmon, shiso, Japanese wafer * Sanma - pike mackerel * Miso Shiru (miso soup) - served halfway through sushi portion of omakase menu * Kamasu - Japanese barracuda * Tsumuburi - rainbow runner * Toro - fatty tuna * Uni - sea urchin Temaki supplement * Negitoro Temaki ($25) - fatty tuna, wasabi, green onion * Atsuyaki Tamago - my piece was made with whitefish because of my crustacean allergy; standard version made with shrimp * Hot green tea Dessert * Roasted Sesame Ice Cream - miso rum caramel, satsumaimo, puffed rice Final Bites * Muscadine yuzu puff (?), campari nectarine mizuoka (?), white chocolate matcha ganache with coconut - I put question marks because it was hard to hear/discern The main differences between Mujo and most of my other omakase experiences: 1. Loud music and less intimate vibe. It's certainly a chance of pace; a lot more Westernized. 2. More of an "omakase by committee" rather than being tended to by a single chef and one or two servers. There were several sushi chefs, each assigned to a group of customers. 3. Least filling. Even with supplements, I wasn't completely full afterwards. Usually, I'm bursting at the seams after omakase. 4. Less personable and more pretentious. We felt like just another number being churned through a system (a very nice, well-coordinated system).

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Service was also amazing. When we came in we were greeted and they kindly took our coats. My family and I were seated in a small private room. The chef was very attentive and friendly. The food was impeccable. Each dish was delicious. The cooked items in the beginning before they served the sushi was a little salty but not so bad that I couldn't finish it. It was still good. There is only one bathroom and they escort you to it to make sure there is no one in there. Overall very good restaurant. Good for a special occasion!

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Can’t say enough about the incredible experience we had at this restaurant! The service was impeccable….. the team was amazingly attentive and went out of their way to make their guests feel as if they were dining with family at a lovely home as opposed to a restaurant! The atmosphere was perfect…. Who knew that traditional Japanese food could be enhanced by modern American music!!! The food by far was the super star!! We have enjoyed sushi all over the world but have never been to Japan and had never before experienced sushi as it was truly intended!! Each morsel was delicious beyond words… the wine pairings were amazing and included sake options. If I had an unlimited supply of money, we would dine here at least once a week. It has become one of our favorite restaurants in the world … the bonus is that it is less than 2 miles from our home. We will be back and have already told all of our friends. Thank you again for the amazingly memorable experience!!!

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Last week I finally scored a reservation at the intimate, 20 seat, @michelinguide Mujo in West Midtown. The unparalleled omakase experience comes with 3 Zensai, 10 sushi courses like Japanese barracuda, miso soup, delectable dessert, and a beverage pairing with an array of tasty sake, wine, and cocktail pairings to add on if you chose. On top of that, they have a list of amazing add ons and a large cocktail, wine, and sake menu you may try a la carte. Here's more about my meal: Zensai: Included some delectable dishes like my favorite the Hata Sakemushi that's the best piece of grouper I've ever had then topped with a sensational cream sauce and peas. I wanted to lick the bowl. Also really liked tempura mushroom with burnt eggplant and squid ink, as well as the warm custard with soft white asparagus and ramps. Sushi: The fish they selected are incredibly unique like fluke, seabream, or spotted knife jaw to name a few. They're super fresh and my favorite was the almost creamy and fatty toro, the goldeneye snapper, and I have to tell you about the Japanese barracuda! Earthy and charred! I was excited to try something new like this! Dessert: Roasted Sesame ice cream that's creamy and topped with rich and boozy miso rum caramel and puffed rice. Beverage pairing: 7 different beverage tastings that including a sensational Seikyo sake and a surprising Smith Madrone Riesling out of Napa Valley that drinks like a voignier! Add ons: I got two add ons and they were both upscale delicacies! The foie gras was creamy and topped with biter and sweet jam on top and floral arrangements in a puffy crunchy shell that is to be eaten like an ice cream sandwich. Waygu hand roll is two very meaty, charred, and rich meat rolled up with accoutrements in seaweed. Cocktails: The celery and gin cocktail was one of the best I've ever had! The celery infused gin was perfection. They vacuum seal the celery to bring out the flavor and it really is earthy, and herbaceous. The staff waited on me hand and foot and knew everything about the menu and beverage pairing to a T. They were impeccable!! I will admit it is pricy, but it is about the experience.

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If you're able to secure a reservation at @mujoatl you're so lucky. I enjoyed my experience and met some amazing people there. The amount of fun I had at my visit was amazing!!! Even our servers were entertained!!! The food was delicious!!! The service was outstanding!!! The atmosphere was incredible!!! I was so lucky to grab a spot at this @michelinguide restaurant. Atlanta, GA

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I have been waiting WEEKS for this reservation. Unfortunately, 2 days before our reservation we had to cancel because of a death in the immediate family. We notified 52 hours in advance, but the reservation policy is 72 hours. My card was charged $980. I called to explain the circumstances, but had to leave a voicemail. Instead of returning my call, Katy from Mujo texted me that she was sorry for my loss. She said unless I could come or have someone fill the spots, that the best they could do is use the fee as a credit towards the next time I come (no upcoming reservations available). I am a previous customer (before they received a Michelin star) and had raved about their service. I am shocked by the lack of humanity and understanding of a horrible situation I am in. I of course had every intention of returning at a later date, but this entire experience has made me not want to. 2/4 seats were filled, and still they said I am unable to receive a refund, and I should be thankful I am even getting a "credit". Mujo made no attempts to fill the seats until hours before the reservation. It feels like they don't actually want customers - just to collect your cancellation fees. Instead of spending today with my loved ones, I spent it texting with Katy from Mujō and trying to find someone to take a last minute reservation. 0/10 customer experience. This Michelin Star spot has lost my recommendation and respect. You can keep my $980, and I hope you are treated differently when going through an unimaginable loss.

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The dining experience is very intimate. Great date night if you can snag a reservation.

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The 3 stars I give here are relative to both the reputation and the price tag. This was a good sushi restaurant, with maybe a bit of a heavy hand on the wasabi. But with a Michelin star and a price tag of over $1,000 for 2 people, it is supposed to be amazing/transcendent (see Alinea, Family Meal, Florilege). It just wasn't. The food is better at Chirori down the street and you don't have to drain your savings to get it. Some of the add-on courses were interesting, but they should be part of the already-pricey omakase offering, not an extra money-grab. The service was attentive to the point of being intrusive. They are standing behind you waiting to fold your napkin if you get up from your seat at the bar. I get fine dining service, but I don't want to feel you lurking behind me the whole time I'm eating. Sadly the best memory from the meal was the incredible little spicy cubes of pickled ginger they served with the sushi. I was excited when Michelin started rating Atlanta restaurants, but they got this one wrong.

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Pricey, but you can't expect anything else from a Michelin rated restaurant. The food was incredible, tons of staff waiting on you (almost more than the number of diners), and the ambiance was beautiful. Loved this restaurant, but there are others at this level.

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Finding the entrance can be a bit tough. However, you should use the valet parking in the cottonwood lot. You will the. Go up the stairs, down a hallway and turn right at the street. This is ALL worth it because the experience is unbelievable. Start in the ante-chamber bar where you will have a complex drink made right in front of you with a very knowledgeable bartender. Ready to explain the drink and its story. After that the staff will escort you to the back room sushi bar which has very limited seating and a great atmosphere. You get personalized chef prepared sushi (omakase). The flavors of the entire menu was amazing and complex. Be sure to really savor all of the tastes as they change and evolve in your mouth. Just an amazing experience. Do yourself a favor and visit this restaurant! It's an experience like no other.

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Fabulous service, excellent menu , wine, saki and food.

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This is what you get from Mujo in return for sending a single, honest email in private instead of leaving a negative review for the world to see, out of the respect and appreciation I had for my experience at Cooks & Soldiers. I didn't even ask for a refund and my wife choked on a fishbone, for context. He said he couldn't trust a "frog" in a well with no view of the ocean, in Japanese (in case you couldn't read it, because I could), which is a common expression used in Japan to call someone "uncultured." Fred Castellucci, owner of Mujo, Cooks & Soldiers, Sugo, Iberian Pig, and Double Zero was CC'd on this email. Well, if you can't trust my opinion, then you certainly can't have my money. Although, I'm not so sure what was so uncultured about me. Was it because I walked in with an African American wife? Is that why you disrespected us so egregiously? I think the Kentucky in their sushi chef is starting to show. I don't know who they had to grease to get that star, but I no longer trust Michelin and won't buy their premium tires for my car as I am completely astonished by their lack of standards and integrity. Yokohamas and Perrellis are kinda cooler anyway. By the way, within an hour of sending my email, I was looked up on a Linked-In profile that I made and never even used once, years ago, and never received notifications from until the day I sent my email. Creepy. I will never eat at another Castellucci Hospitality Group owned establishment, again. Which is a travesty because Cooks & Soldiers was actually a really nice, unique for Atlanta experience, and I frequent that area so much with my wife and friends due to Westside Provisions District, but I will not allow myself to be disrespected like this again. I would have been fine with an apology. Correction, I'm irrelevant, if you merely would have ate your well deserved humble pie and apologized for what happened to my wife, on Valentine's Day, I would have been happy. But instead you provided us with terrible food, terrible atmosphere, and an overall terrible experience, and then proceeded to disrespect me for not being happy about it. You have no honor and you belong in Atlanta. -でーん

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I had tried to get reservations here for months and finally snagged a coveted spot that would serve as our anniversary dinner (anniversary was the week prior). We flew into ATL earlier in the day, checked into our hotel, then I came down with an eye issue (turned out to be an adverse reaction to prescription eye drops) a few hours before our reservation. (The issue ultimately swelled my eyes shut & required overnight medical care). My wife called, told the restaurant the situation, and they asked if they needed to cancel both reservations. She said she would still be coming and went on to the restaurant. No mention of still charging me was ever made on the phone. Her meal was very good, if not worth (per her) the hype this place gets. After the meal, she was presented with a bill for her omakase/drinks/apps, plus the full charge for my missed meal. I own a business, as well, so I understand cancellation policies. However, I take individual situations into consideration, as any business should. I certainly didn't book $1000 in airfare, a $400 hotel room, and note that it was our anniversary on Resy as some sort of plot to screw this place out of money. The management here is greedy & inflexible and are simply poor business people. Any desire I had to ever some back vanished in a second, so I'll have to live without Mujo, or any of the group's other places such as C & S. May the owners here one day have a painful medical emergency compounded by getting screwed over while you're down.

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The ambiance is very chic and you sat around the chefs in bar style seating where you get to see them work their magic. The food was amazing and worth the price. Great for special occasions.

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From the moment you walk in, every single staff treats you like royalty. They sand down the counters after each group of guests. The omakase chefs are such a vibe and great conversationalist. Each dish was an elevated experience of ingredients/foods I've had. For example, the steamed eggs with scallops are a common comfort food in many asian countries. However, its usually made with dried scallops and the egg was put through a strainer to have a perfectly smooth flan like texture in Mujo's version. All the cuts of fish were extremely fresh and eat bite was the perfect size. I've never had nigiri sliced so smoothly! The starter amuse was a smoked salmon (literally you eat a puff of smoke) in a thin pastry crisp. Such unique textures! We opt to add on wagyu and caviar- both were exquisite and i was very full at the end of my meal!

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An extraordinary experience, choreographed to deliver delight for all of our senses while immersed in an understated environment designed to enrich our enjoyment. Greeted as you enter, and informed at each step of the journey, every whisper amplified our anticipation of the experience. Each of the attentive professionals that guided us through this journey - from expertly prepared cocktails, previews of the menu, pairing perfectly balanced libations for each course - greatly enhanced the main event. The meal was meticulously prepared and served by a true artisan in a mesmerizing ballet as we watched while time stood still. Each of the plates set before us delivered subtle scents, savory flavors, and wide-ranging textures that delivered a truly sublime experience. Our finest compliments to the watchful team that quietly guided us through the evening, including the sous chefs that remained unseen. It was our highest honor to have been served by the incomparable Executive Chef J. Trent Harris.

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You enter through a large door with very little markings on it. There are about 10-12 seats to the entire restaurant. The waiters literally stand behind you and wait on you throughout the experience. I would definitely call this tasting menu an experience that you will likely not forget. The food was amazing and mentioned to my wife that this one will make the Michelin star list. And recently it was recognized as such.

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Atlanta, a city known for comforting southern food, never competed or wanted to compete for that matter in fine dining space with the rest of the world. Yet, things are evolving. Mujo, is ran by chef Trent Harris who trained at world renowned Ginza Onodera in Tokyo and New York. The restaurant is the most exquisite entry to dining space by Castelucci group that also owns Iberian Pig, Cooks and Soldiers and Double Zero. And one must say, the execution is beautiful. Our waiters Kiki and Alex were unbelievably attentive and highly knowledgeable, arguably making this experience whole. Even some of the more challenging sake inquiries were addressed with ease by Kiki. Alex anticipated every detail of service, from chairs when people got up to folding napkins. He even wiped the sushi stone in between courses. It was a pleasure to converse with him also. The service front of Mujo is comparable to 2 and 3 Michelin starred restaurants in major metropolitan areas. Only tweak that could be recommended is figuring out a way to do menu introductions and course descriptions facing the guests and looking at them instead of standing behind them, which felt slightly uncomfortable for the duration that it lasts. On one hand you want to look the person in the eyes who is going out of their way to tell you about every line item on the menu, on the other doing so requires doing some sort of a 180 turn of the back for a rather long time. The meal started off with a whitefish foam crisp, continued to a few vegetable focused dishes like Japanese Squash with curry and Egg custard with fried mushrooms. As with any dining experience of this caliber, it would not be expected that guests would love every dish and such was the case here, with some mixed reactions. The rest was nigiri courses edomae style. The fish here is pre-cut at the start of the dinner instead of being sliced individually for each course. The fish selection is unique and interesting. While there are a few more common fish served like fatty tuna and golden eye snapper, many were more surprising choices like Kohada, Aji and Pike mackerel. Hokkaido Uni is spectacular also. The main improvement areas are in the space of balances. The fish profile and taste was heavily obscured by the rice which was quite substantial in its rice vinegar percentage, thus overshadowing the beautiful cuts. The cuts also seemed a bit on the thinner side for the rice, thus creating a constant desire to actually taste the fish, yet making it very difficult to do so. Without a doubt, preparations were still very tasty, yet for a restaurant of this caliber, a few details must still be pointed out. One of the unexpected highlights was the house made pickled ginger, which was incredibly tasty and could be enjoyed without anything else. Presentation across the board was extremely solid, with a certain level of creativity and edomae tradition. Gorgeous plates, Reidel glassesware and gold accented spoons. The only presentation item that was disappointing was miso soup, served in a thin plastic cup that was neither pleasant to hold nor considerate health wise to pour a hot liquid into thin plastic that almost certainly releases toxins. While picking apart a few details may be overbearing, the team here did a remarkable job putting together a show in the form of a dinner. Mujo could not be a more welcome addition to the city and can only continue to build its reputation from this point.

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This isn't close to being a 1 star (or any star) experience The sushi/omakase is average at best for this price point I got an "supplement" that was perch and it was close to $30 for a single piece. The price point is way too high for what they serve The service, especially the sommelier, is overly fussy and, I found frankly pushy. With alcohol, the "supplement(s)," and gratuity, the meal was around $450 or 500. Just not worth it on any measure. Nothing was memorable. Don't confuse expensive with exquisite.

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That is to say, it's perfect for Atlanta - form over substance. As many have noted, the chefs have no personality. Explicit Rap music is blaring. If there is a rowdy group at the table (which was the case for us) the ambience is spoiled. Sushi has WAY to much wasabi. Waste of (a lot) money and not coming back.

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Great omakase experience where the whole team is attentive to all the details of your experience! Look forward to coming here again and checking out their beverage pairing.

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What can one say about Mujo that hasn't already been said? My wife and I attended an omakase there last Saturday evening and from the moment we walked in being greeted by the maitre d' Katy Reese until we left a couple of hours later, we were in a state of pure bliss. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside while feeling incredibly intimate. We were able to sit right in front of the sushi chef who engaged with us throughout the entire process, educating us on the quality of the fish, where they ship it from, the difference in quality of the Uni, information on different fish that we hadn't experienced before. The staff were there every step of the way to make sure we were happy and not in need of anything. The quality of the fish and beef was unlike anything we've had and that is saying a lot as we have eaten at top locations in Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco and throughout Atlanta, but Mujo was the best. You just taste the difference. There are supplemental items that are offered in addition to the set menu for Omakase. We ordered two Otoro hand rolls and the A5 dish from Hokkaido. We've had A5 from restaurants like Chops, have prepared it ourselves from areas like Kagoshima and Olive Wagyu but this was different. The dish itself was crafted in such a pleasing way by having the beef sit on rendered beef jus, with a side of daikon (not sure how it was prepared). Our favorite sushi was the Blue Nose (Medai), Golden Eye Snapper (Kinmedai), and Spanish Mackerel (Sawara). The Uni they provided literally converted us from being Meh on Uni (We've had Santa Barbara Uni and other types) to OMG this is incredible (Their Hokkaido Uni is top notch). And the Atsuyaki Tamago was like eating the softest most wonderful egg pound cake pillow ever. Basically, they provided an experience the likes of which we'll never forget and that has lit an obsession for both of us when it comes to Omakase.

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The space is beautiful and the service is friendly and knowledgeable. A unique experience in ATL, where there is little to no great sushi!

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Very expensive, so definitely plan for it to be a real splurge date night thing. Service is excellent, all the staff were very attentive.The Omakase course consists of 3 Zensai (Appetizers), 10 Nigiri Sushi, and Dessert. Miso Soup comes in part way through the Nigiri course. Some green tea is provided as well.There are some add-ons you can request as part of your Omakase course, each costing extra from Tsumami (Snacks), Hand Rolls, and drink pairing courses.Everything was prepared with the utmost care, except one piece of nigiri where the rice fell apart. Hence, the one star reduction.Was it the best sushi I've had ever? No. Was it a great experience, yes. That being said, there does appear to be very high potential here and I can see why it's popular.It's been awhile since I've been to either Hayakawa or Umi, but those two still stand out as my favorites in ATL for Sushi Bar / Edomae style omakase.

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Staff was above and beyond. the food was next level. first class experience all the way around. Price points reflect the caliber of food and overall experience, which explain why the sell out almost instantly.

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I've been hearing that this place was amazing so I gave it a try even though i thought the pricing was over the top. Mujo is located in Howell Mill Rd next to Cooks and Soldiers. There's valet in the deck that's right across from Interlock, in the same building as Mujo. They do free coat check for you as soon as you walk in and they help you push you in on the chair, like an actual omakase spots in NY and there was about 20 bar seats and about 5+ chefs preparing and serving you.I thought the hot foods were amazing start. It infused French sauces and they selected all the ingredients that are hard to mess up like scallop, cod, and fried Asian pumpkin. For the nigiri, the texture of the fish was great but lacked innovation as it came with the same exact sauce every time. Towards the end, everything just tasted the same. Please integrate wasabi, salt, or other sauces. Also, please do not ruin tomago. It's a simple ingredient and yet they give you a bland egg bread.For someone that can't go without sugar, I took one bite of the dessert. I would recommend getting a pastry chef. I know they were trying to make a fusion mattang but it wasn't that great along with the sesame ice cream.Overall, Castellucci group has another great restaurant under their belt but the meal cost me more than the 3 stars Michelin omakase that I just had in Tokyo. While it is one of the top omakase spots in Atlanta, definitely overpriced and I'm not sure that I would be back.Also, please stick to one genre of music. Since you're going for the clubbing vibe, I would stick to the music that's playing in the restroom or stick to classical. It killed the vibe when the songs went from r&b, pop, and then country. As many of other reviwers, I wasn't a huge fan of being herded to eat my food by the staff members in the back either. And typically, staff do not carry on a conversation right behind you in other omakases.Reservation wise, you have to set your calendar at 10AM on the first of the month to grab a spot through Resy or check back for any last minute cancellations.

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Expectations being high were exceeded at every level. Intimate mixology at its highest form, curated dining experience with exceptional ingredients, and formal yet relaxed service. Worth the investment! A highly memorable dining experience ranking in my top 3 ever.

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One of the most exquisite experiences I've had at a restaurant. While I will say this is a pretty expensive meal, I have not experienced service like this since I went to mujo. The ambiance is amazing, the level of service that we had was unreal, from being pushed in and pulled out of my chair, to our waters never being empty, to the food & plating. I haven't stopped thinking about it since I went. We added on some hand rolls and albacore, which was super tasty. We left feeling really full which is honestly rare these days after some omakase experiences. Definitely check it out if you're looking to splurge!

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Best meal experience I've ever had. Was a very special occasion for us and as you've read, was not cheap. But I have no regrets about the money spent and in fact am already plotting our next special occasion there.There wasn't a single bite that didn't knock our socks off, all the way up to the dessert which was one of the best desserts I've ever had - maybe the one thing I totally unexpected going into it.

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Mujo is certainly not "bad" but the overall experience was lacking which was not expected given the restaurant's hype, my difficultly in securing a reservation, and the price tag. I've tried several other Omakase restaurants in Atlanta, and there are certainly better options elsewhere. The food itself was generally good. I appreciated that courses were not just nigiri but also other small plates of food. My favorite bites were the squid and golden eye snapper. Generally the otoro (fatty tuna) will be one of my favorite bites at a nice sushi restaurant, however, the otoro at Mujo was pretty disappointing. My friends ordered the drink pairing with the Omakase service and enjoyed it. I did find it a bit strange that they were mostly served wines, some of which were quite strong, as opposed to sake, which I've seen at other Omakase experiences. I ordered a cocktail which tasted pretty good.The service is where Mujo was lacking more notably. We arrived early, as suggested in the reservation and online, to enjoy a drink at the bar. The cocktail menu is pretty limited, but my friends and I each ordered a drink. There didn't appear to be any other drink orders coming it, but it still took the bartender several minutes to prepare each of our drinks. He was friendly and the drinks were decent, but they should not have taken that long. I was the last to be served, and I had one sip before we were rushed from our seats into the dining area. While I was expecting our food service to begin momentarily given we were rushed away from the bar, we sat there for ~20 minutes before the meal began. While most other Omakase experiences I've tried have an additional menu of a la carte items, I've never felt like I needed to order items in advance. At Mujo, we were told that we needed to commit to a la carte items before the meal started (so they could weave them into the other courses). I understood the rationale, but my friends and I found it difficult to know how satisfied we'd be after our courses to know if additional food would even be feasible -- moreover, we were already paying the base Omakase price and found it tough to justify the cost of additional expensive plates upfront. Service was generally attentive throughout the meal, but at times it felt like the servers were hovering a bit too closely. It's a small space, so they would be standing ~3 feet behind us at most times which was a bit uncomfortable. The main other standout on service was with the actual Omakase experience -- whereas the chefs at other locations often give a bit more context about the dish, the fish, and it's preparation, the Mujo chef just placed it in front of us and told us the name. Warning: At the end of the fish courses, we were asked what our favorite bite was and if we wanted an "encore" of anything. While we weren't necessarily expecting it to be complimentarily, we didn't really know. We each got a second bite of the squid which was our favorite, and didn't know that it was $19ea until we got the bill. I'm certainly not opposed to spending a lot for great food and a unique dining experience (I wouldn't have had two Omakase tasting this month if I was), but I think you should save your money and try other Omakase in Atlanta

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The service was excellent, very friendly and attentive staff. The cocktails were good. The tea house Negroni was a personal favorite, a conventional Negroni with the addition of Hojicha which gave the drink a nice toasted finish.The food was not on par with similar omakase experiences in San Francisco and New York. The small plates were fine, but nothing really stood out. Too much wasabi was used on the initial pieces of sushi, which overpowered the taste of the fish. The rice was well cooked, but a little over seasoned for my personal taste, which again masked some of the flavor of the fish. Several pieces of fish were very good, particularly the Kamasu, or Japanese barracuda, but the fish quality overall was lacking. The fatty tuna had a very tough connective tissue running through the piece. Not sure if it was a fish quality or preparation issue, but it was pretty disappointing.The venue is nice and the experience was pleasant overall, but fish is not the star of the show here, which in my opinion it should be at an omakase restaurant.

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A tremendous sushi experience but not what I'd call omakase; great fish but little chef interaction and personalization. I expected more out of the experience for the price point.

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The 6 person cocktail bar was full and rather than awkwardly stand behind the bar, we chose to walk over to Holiday bar for a quick drink. We came back at 835 hoping to get a cocktail before the meal. Despite only two people at the bar at the time, that was wishful thinking. The bartender skipped over us while the manager was talking to us (trying to explain why the long wait) we ended up getting our drinks at 905 and were rushed to our seats. A 30 minute wait to get a drink is a painful way to start a $800 meal. The cocktails were fine - Negroni was the best of the bunch.After being shepherded into a full room we took our corner seats (one directly next to a column, and one staring directly at it). These felt like the 'obstructed view' seats at a stadium. Made worse by the fact that occasional water splashed out of the water station and onto my shoulder.The meal started with a couple zensai dishes. A bite sized hors d'oeuvre and a tasty mushroom and egg dish. The large chunk of raw mushroom was a bit of a mouthful though. Onto the sushi.We opted for a tuna supplement. Supplements aren't really necessary for the large tasting menu, if you're on the fence. The sushi was terrific, outside of a couple pieces overpowered by wasabi. The miso was perfect. The dessert was sublime. The staff was wonderful. The view was.. mostly staring at a tiled column. The chefs were generally attentive and helpful in explaining the dishes, although felt a bit bad for them having to strain over a sink and counter to shout their creations over loud music (which created an otherwise fun and unique atmosphere)Overall experience comes in at a 8.1. Adjusted for paying $400 a head (without the drink pairing) -- 6.1. If you're looking for a world-class restaurant experience in Atlanta, this ain't it.

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