Hohenems
Moji
This newly opened restaurant is run by the same team behind Need Korean Cuisine & BBQ and the co‑founders of Mint11 in Dornbirn. The interior is beautifully designed, all in neutral shades making a very calm, and relaxing atmosphere.
I’m a huge fan of dumplings and ramen, so I’m thrilled that more places in Vorarlberg are offering them — and not just offering them, but doing them really well.
It was a Monday night, and so as it was a school night we decided to try their homemade speciality soda with grapefruit peel. It was very simple concept, yet so refreshing and full of flavour.
Their specialities are ramen and sushi, but we couldn’t resist starting with a few small dishes. Ever since trying okonomiyaki (the savoury Japanese pancake) in Japan, I’ve been searching for it here — and finally found it on Moji’s menu. Ordering it was a no‑brainer. We paired it with handmade pork and prawn wontons, and both were excellent. The pancake was soft, yet crispy on the outside, and topped with just the right amount of sauce. Other starters include octopus bites and fried chicken, plus a good selection of gyoza.
For my main, I had to try the miso chicken ramen — miso ramen is my favourite — and it didn’t disappoint. The broth was creamy, rich, and had a gentle kick. I couldn’t finish the whole bowl after the starters, but I really wished I could have. Their sushi variations are also far from ordinary, with options like fried prawns, eel, tofu, and sauces ranging from spicy mayo to truffle mayo, teriyaki, and mango.
Need Korean Cuisine & BBQ
A few weeks earlier, the same friend and I had dinner at Need. It’s tucked away behind the station, under a block of flats, but don’t let the location fool you — it’s already popular, and booking is definitely recommended.
The atmosphere here is completely different from Moji: darker, moodier, and very modern. You order everything via a tablet at your table, but the staff are always happy to help or answer questions.
I haven’t tried the Korean BBQ option yet — mostly because I prefer not to cook my own food when I go out — but watching other tables, it looked fantastic.
We started with veggie gyoza and then both chose chicken dishes. Mine was sweet and spicy; my friend’s crispy chicken arrived on a tray because the portion was so generous, complete with sides. Everything was well cooked and full of flavour. We even packed up the leftovers, as it was too good to leave.
On a previous visit, I tried their bibimbap, which was excellent, and they offer a wide range of sushi too. You will never leave here hungry and always want to come back to try something different.
Websites: https://www.instagram.com/moji_hohenems/ https://needkorean.com/
Address: Moji: Diepoldsauer Str. 3, 6845 Hohenems
Need: Nibelungenstraße 15, 6845 Hohenems
