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Much like the Japanese delicacy it is named for, Momotaro takes root in the vibrant Fulton Market District. Momotaro continues the philosophy of chef driven concepts focusing on tightly executed cuisine and highly personal service. Executive Chef Gene Kato.
Modern Japanese restaurant for sushi and robata, with a downstairs, Tokyo-influenced izakaya.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 733-4818
Website: https://www.momotarochicago.com/
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Reservations: tripleseat.comopentable.com
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Arlie C
It’s our second time having lunch here at Momotaro and we loved it!! Garrett was above and beyond and recommended the best dishes. We loved the salmon dip with crispy nori and momo bentos! Also Hina made the most delicious espresso martinis. Friday lunch at Momotaro is our new tradition.
… moreMichael Damato
Excellent service paired with Japanese fair served tapas style. Most dishes are good for splitting amongst a pair or a quad, though some can get pricey as they only have a single serving.
We were able to do a walk in, but it’s much more preferred to get reservations.
… moreWe were able to do a walk in, but it’s much more preferred to get reservations.
John Hultquist
Our family had an excellent experience at Momotaro! Paul was our server and he knew the menu exceptionally well. He provided recommendations that were spot-on, and he took the time to thoroughly explain each section of the menu.
For the cold dishes, the Momo to Buri was the standout. In the hot dishes, we loved the Tsukune Dango, and the rice Chahan dish was fantastic. We also ordered three sushi rolls (Karai Tuna, Kani Jomaki, and Shio Koji Sake) and all were excellent. We would reorder all our food again.
We were seated on the second floor, a loft-like space with only a handful of tables. It was spacious, comfortable, and had a low noise level. As we were leaving, we noticed the main floor was a bit louder, so we were grateful for our upstairs seating.
We had an early 5pm reservation before heading to a 7pm Blackhawks game, and the timing worked out perfectly. We were not rushed and had a great meal. We would return and ask our server for more recommendations on our next visit!
… moreFor the cold dishes, the Momo to Buri was the standout. In the hot dishes, we loved the Tsukune Dango, and the rice Chahan dish was fantastic. We also ordered three sushi rolls (Karai Tuna, Kani Jomaki, and Shio Koji Sake) and all were excellent. We would reorder all our food again.
We were seated on the second floor, a loft-like space with only a handful of tables. It was spacious, comfortable, and had a low noise level. As we were leaving, we noticed the main floor was a bit louder, so we were grateful for our upstairs seating.
We had an early 5pm reservation before heading to a 7pm Blackhawks game, and the timing worked out perfectly. We were not rushed and had a great meal. We would return and ask our server for more recommendations on our next visit!
Leo Z
This is a long one I’ll provide a TLDR at the bottom if you want to skip.
Atmosphere:
Very fancy dim lit area but the music does not fit the vibe AT ALL. I’m not trying to listen to rock or sabrina carpenter while enjoying a cozy nigiri or something. I recommend some sort of either jazz or more classical asian choices.
Food:
The food doesn’t seem overly priced but the portions are tiny. I recommend eating something light before so you don’t need to order as much. The Sakegria drink was filled maybe an inch high and the rest was just ice cubes. The dango and rolls were so good, but laughably small when they first hit our table (we thought they were the apps we ordered). I will say though the fish was phenomenal. The spaghetti curry is good, okay sized, not bad for the price at all.
The Mapo tofu and Chahan were the only two dishes that we got that were well sized. The Chahan was a bit dry and the tofu in the mapo tofu wasn’t silken as I would like it to be. Pork in the tofu were really fatty chunks, tasty but just fat.
Vegetarian menu is spectacular. The shitake mushroom maki roll and noodles were some of the best dishes there in my opinion. The authentic wasabi on the side is a nice touch though I’m not a huge fan of wasabi.
The negima is a nice skewer to get, though after a few bites it just starts to taste like normal chicken, nothing outstanding there.
Service:
They provide a vegetarian menu which is awesome for my friend who can’t eat meat. Service was super nice and helpful when it came to navigating the menu though, making sure our waters were always maintained.
TLDR:
– Great service
– Small portions
– Decent food: shitake + tuna rolls, vegetarian noodles stood out
– Pricey because you will probably need to order several dishes to fill up
– Intimate atmosphere but the music ruins it
… moreAtmosphere:
Very fancy dim lit area but the music does not fit the vibe AT ALL. I’m not trying to listen to rock or sabrina carpenter while enjoying a cozy nigiri or something. I recommend some sort of either jazz or more classical asian choices.
Food:
The food doesn’t seem overly priced but the portions are tiny. I recommend eating something light before so you don’t need to order as much. The Sakegria drink was filled maybe an inch high and the rest was just ice cubes. The dango and rolls were so good, but laughably small when they first hit our table (we thought they were the apps we ordered). I will say though the fish was phenomenal. The spaghetti curry is good, okay sized, not bad for the price at all.
The Mapo tofu and Chahan were the only two dishes that we got that were well sized. The Chahan was a bit dry and the tofu in the mapo tofu wasn’t silken as I would like it to be. Pork in the tofu were really fatty chunks, tasty but just fat.
Vegetarian menu is spectacular. The shitake mushroom maki roll and noodles were some of the best dishes there in my opinion. The authentic wasabi on the side is a nice touch though I’m not a huge fan of wasabi.
The negima is a nice skewer to get, though after a few bites it just starts to taste like normal chicken, nothing outstanding there.
Service:
They provide a vegetarian menu which is awesome for my friend who can’t eat meat. Service was super nice and helpful when it came to navigating the menu though, making sure our waters were always maintained.
TLDR:
– Great service
– Small portions
– Decent food: shitake + tuna rolls, vegetarian noodles stood out
– Pricey because you will probably need to order several dishes to fill up
– Intimate atmosphere but the music ruins it
Tate G
Great experience at Momotaro! Every dish was expertly crafted to perfection and every detail was well thought out. Everything came out promptly and at the right temperature. The restaurant is beautiful and has a great ambiance. The service was a little slower than I would have expected for such an expensive high end restaurant but when we did receive service it was wonderful. Will definitely be back again!
… moreCatherine Collins
My husband and I had a fabulous time! We had 2 drink, 2 rolls, 1 Miso & the Chicken/Steak skewers and it was always delicious. Our waters were constantly refilled, our waitress was lovely and the place was inviting/clean/fun! We look forward to telling our friends/family back in Florida about this place! – Catherine
… moreHuntz Shaikz
Lily was an amazing server for our party of 7. She suggested great drinks, appetizers, food, and desserts. She was able to accommodate us all without hesitation. The food was fresh and appreciated the flavors.
Again can’t stress enough how amazing Lily was.
The one star off was for the Octopus which was so hard to eat it hurt my jaw.
Besides that great experience.
… moreAgain can’t stress enough how amazing Lily was.
The one star off was for the Octopus which was so hard to eat it hurt my jaw.
Besides that great experience.
Becky Tran
I think the food here is over hyped – the chahan (beef fried rice) dish was definitely not worth the price, we got the salmon sashimi which was delicious and a thick cut and negi Toro roll which was very standard . We had a 5PM reservation time and was seated quickly at the sushi bar. We were celebrating my friend’s birthday but the vibes were so off that we ended up leaving early. It was a weird mix of highly attentive interactions where they kept checking in with us and wishing her a happy birthday and then lack of check-ins from our server and feeling super rushed by the cleaning staff. They basically tried to clear our dishes as we were still holding utensils in our hands and taking bites. Not the experience we wanted and we actually asked for the check early, before they offered us any desserts.
… moreYujun Wang
Incredible sushi! All the dishes we got were very dedicated served – multiple layers of flavors and cooked just perfectly. Also the ube coconut lime beverage we got was surprisingly good
… moreStevie Mulia
Momotaro is an incredible dining experience in Chicago. The restaurant spans three levels, each offering its own unique atmosphere: the top floor feels intimate and cozy, the main level is lively and modern, and the lower level captures a traditional Japanese vibe. The food is outstanding—beautifully prepared and full of flavor—but expect prices to be on the higher side. Service is attentive and professional, though parking in the area can be challenging.
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