Mochi

A tiny, always-booked Japanese spot in Leopoldstadt — robata skewers, sushi, and excellent natural wines, Vienna's most coveted reservation. Order robata skewers and sushi, both excellent, with natural wines that pair unexpectedly well; the counter seating creates the energy. Reserve well ahead, because the tiny space books fast, and the energetic atmosphere suits the evening. It is the city's most coveted reservation — a small Japanese kitchen where the robata, the sushi, and the natural-wine list combine into something Vienna can't get enough of. For travellers who want inventive, energetic Japanese dining with a serious wine angle, in a buzzing counter setting, it's worth booking far in advance.