Mochi
Vienna, Austria; Praterstraße 15, 1020 Vienna, Austria
Mochi's original Praterstraße address captures a more informal side of Vienna's restaurant life. The compact restaurant and its open kitchen encourage a close connection between cooks and diners, while outdoor tables add to the street's appeal in suitable weather. It is an easy place to build a meal around several different tastes rather than a single imposing centrepiece. The Japanese-led repertoire includes sushi and grilled dishes, with lunch bowls offering another way into the kitchen's style. Familiar forms such as yakitori and gyudon sit comfortably within the restaurant's contemporary outlook. The attraction lies in variety and immediacy: a group can compare plates, follow a suggestion from the menu and keep the evening moving at its own pace. Mochi's inclusion in the current Michelin guide supports its place in this selection, but its usefulness to travellers is equally practical. It supplies a lively counterpoint to Vienna's traditional restaurants and long tasting menus. This listing concerns the restaurant at Praterstraße 15; the wider Mochi family includes other concepts, and the takeaway operation across the road is a separate address.