Moltan
Kitsilano, Vancouver
Restaurant in Vancouver, Canada
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Moltan is worth booking for a small-party Kitsilano meal built around fusion Japanese sushi, kaisendon, sake, and Japanese-style pasta. Go for a casual date, solo counter meal, or after-work dinner; skip it for private dining, larger groups, or a formal tasting-menu experience.
About Moltan
Moltan is a casual Vancouver restaurant focused on Fusion Japanese Sushi & Kaisendon with Japanese-style Pasta. The details point to an easygoing meal built around sushi, kaisendon, and pasta rather than a highly formal dining premise. In practical terms, it reads as the kind of place to choose when the table wants Japanese flavours but does not want to be limited to one lane of ordering.
For planning, the confirmed price point is about $35 per person and the dress code is casual. The clearest way to understand the restaurant is through its listed signature dishes: Super Kaisendon, Bluefin Tuna Trio set, Salmon Oshi, White Lava Roll, Uni Pasta, and Bacon Carbonara. Taken together, those dishes outline a menu that moves from kaisendon and sushi into Japanese-style pasta options, giving a first-time visit a clear structure without requiring a complicated plan.
A Vancouver sushi, kaisendon, and Japanese-style pasta spot
The standout feature is the combination: Fusion Japanese Sushi & Kaisendon with Japanese-style Pasta under one casual roof. For a first visit, order around the dishes the restaurant is known for: Super Kaisendon, Bluefin Tuna Trio set, Salmon Oshi, White Lava Roll, Uni Pasta, or Bacon Carbonara. That mix tells you what the venue is trying to be: not only sushi, and not only pasta, but a casual Japanese-fusion option in Vancouver. It is the range that defines the experience, with kaisendon covering one side, sushi and rolls anchoring another, and the pasta dishes widening the table’s choices.
Book for the fusion angle, not for ceremony
Moltan makes sense when the goal is a casual Japanese meal with more range than standard sushi ordering. The fusion part matters: the cuisine spans Japanese sushi, kaisendon, and Japanese-style pasta, with signature options that include sushi, kaisendon, rolls, and pasta choices. That makes it especially easy to build a meal for mixed preferences, since one diner can stay close to sushi while another can lean into pasta without leaving the same overall style of cooking.
For a first visit, the practical approach is to choose across the main strengths: a kaisendon such as the Super Kaisendon, a sushi item such as Salmon Oshi or White Lava Roll, and a pasta such as Uni Pasta or Bacon Carbonara. This keeps the order aligned with what the restaurant highlights, rather than treating the menu as a generic sushi stop. Dress casually; the dress code is casual, so the planning can stay relaxed.
Value is the main reason to consider it. The spend level is listed at about $35 per person, which puts Moltan in casual-meal territory for Vancouver. Within that frame, the appeal is straightforward: a meal that can cover kaisendon, sushi, rolls, and Japanese-style pasta without feeling like a special-occasion production. If the night requires details beyond the information here, such as a specific seating format, private room, beverage program, or set menu, confirm directly before booking. If the night calls for casual Fusion Japanese Sushi & Kaisendon with Japanese-style Pasta in Vancouver, Moltan is a practical pick.
Quick reference: expect casual dress, plan around roughly $35 per person, and order across kaisendon, sushi, and Japanese-style pasta. The strongest plan is to let the signature dishes guide the table, then balance the meal between kaisendon, sushi, rolls, and pasta.
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Planning details
- Location
- 1941 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver, BC
- Website
- moltanrollbar.com
- Phone
- +16044235677
Venue details
Ambiance
Tiny, intimate fusion izakaya with a sushi bar focus, known for beautifully presented sashimi and kaisendon, cozy seating (around a dozen seats) and a casual, neighborhood Kitsilano atmosphere steps from the beach.
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- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Sake
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Opened
- 2021
Signature Dishes
- Super Kaisendon
- Bluefin Tuna Trio set
- Salmon Oshi
- White Lava Roll
- Uni Pasta
- Bacon Carbonara
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- Getting there
- 1941 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver, BC
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Moltan?
What is confirmed is that Moltan is a casual Vancouver restaurant serving Fusion Japanese Sushi & Kaisendon with Japanese-style Pasta. Confirm any specific seating preferences directly with Moltan before making plans.
How far ahead should I book Moltan?
What should I order at Moltan?
Start with the signature dishes: Super Kaisendon, Bluefin Tuna Trio set, Salmon Oshi, White Lava Roll, Uni Pasta, and Bacon Carbonara. The clearest order is to try something from the kaisendon or sushi side alongside one of the Japanese-style pasta dishes.
What is the price point at Moltan?
Treat Moltan as a casual Vancouver option known for Fusion Japanese Sushi & Kaisendon with Japanese-style Pasta, with an estimated price of about $35 per person.
Is Moltan good for a special occasion?
Moltan can fit a low-key occasion if you want casual Japanese-fusion food in Vancouver. For needs such as private dining, a specific room setup, or a formal service style, confirm details directly before booking.
What are alternatives to Moltan in Vancouver?
For a similar decision, look for other Vancouver dining rooms serving sushi, kaisendon, or casual Japanese-fusion dishes. Moltan is the reference point here if you specifically want its mix of Fusion Japanese Sushi & Kaisendon with Japanese-style Pasta.
Is Moltan worth the price?
Yes, if you want a casual Vancouver meal centered on sushi, kaisendon, and Japanese-style pasta at about $35 per person. The value case is strongest when you order from the signature dishes, such as Super Kaisendon, Salmon Oshi, White Lava Roll, Uni Pasta, or Bacon Carbonara.















