Momo Sushi, the popular Japanese and Tibetan restaurant known across Northeast Minneapolis, is back in business. The spot reopened Tuesday, Nov. 3, in a new location at 825 Hennepin Ave. E., more than a year after a fire tore through its original space and forced it to close.
The new restaurant has taken over the former Beast Barbecue location, according to Minnesota Monthly, which reported the reopening came after Momo Sushi had been closed for over a year. That closure traces back to a fire at the restaurant's former Central Avenue address, which left the kitchen and building structure badly damaged, though no one was hurt, as reported by The Northeaster. That outlet put the blaze at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 31.
Accounts of what sparked the fire differ. CBS News reported that investigators described a small vent fire as the cause of the severe damage, while The Northeaster's report said no official determination had been made. As reported by CBS News in its coverage of the reopening, Momo Sushi has now returned at a new address in Northeast Minneapolis after that destructive fire, which struck in August.
A Bigger Home With Room to Grow
The new location is larger than the original restaurant, with a basement that can be used for additional seating or events, per KARE 11. The upgraded footprint also includes a patio, giving the restaurant more flexibility than its old Central Avenue footprint ever offered. Before settling into the new space, owner Sonam Nyorie had told KARE 11 that a reopening date had not yet been set, though the restaurant was getting close.
That timeline shifted some along the way. mspmag.com reported in May 2026 that Nyorie was aiming for a July opening, contingent on how the licensing process played out. The restaurant ultimately didn't reopen until Nov. 3, months beyond that original target.
Same Menu, New Address
Diners returning to Momo Sushi won't find much has changed on the menu. Nyorie told KARE 11 the offerings are about 99% the same as before the fire, so fans of the restaurant's Japanese and Tibetan dishes should find the familiar favorites intact.
The restaurant's hours at the new location are Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 to 10 p.m., Saturday from noon to 10 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m., according to Minnesota Monthly's report. After more than a year of uncertainty following the fire, Momo Sushi's return gives Northeast Minneapolis diners a familiar name back on the map, just with more room to spread out.
