Ballard’s newest sushi restaurant, Moshi Moshi in Old Ballard, held a private “soft launch” party last night. We snapped some photos through the window.

Yes, that’s a tree in the center of the restaurant lit up with 8,000 LED lights. “It’s the only one in the U.S. that owner Kevin Erickson knows about and it’s here in Ballard,” writes Ballard Gossip Girl, who got a sneak peak of the place.

What about the food? “Unbelievably good,” Gossip Girls says. Moshi Moshi is planning to open to the public tonight, so if you go, please post a comment below with your impressions. And check out the menu here.