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Momokawa UES - Momokawa, New York, NY

Momokawa

4.9
4.9
245 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
A photo of Momokawa restaurant

Momokawa

4.9
$31 to $50
Japanese
Upper East Side

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Wagyu & Sushi
The restaurant will serve top-quality meals served with the highest quality ingredients, along with a sushi bar led by The Sushi chef with over 30 years of experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Sukiyaki
  • Hours of operation
    Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 256-0403
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mieko Okuda
  • Catering
    Call for Details.<br />We do Japanese Catering.
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    Between 76th&77th 1st Avenue
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    walk 10 min from 6 train 77nd st<br />walk 10 min from Q train 72nd st
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 245 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Japanese

  • Manhattan

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Momokawa offers an authentic Japanese dining experience with a "great variety of food" and a fascinating menu. Renowned for its "excellent food and service," the restaurant boasts a cozy atmosphere and attentive staff. Highlights include the "Miyazaki beef," fresh Omakase, and delicious sukiyaki. Perfect for lovers of traditional Japanese cuisine.

245 Reviews
  1. Kaori

    New York City

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food but the waiters were in such a rush to take away our dishes and to make us pay the bill. We wanted to enjoy our conversation too with the nice meal.

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  2. Ziju

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is perfect! It’s my second visiting the place, and it has become one of my favorite restaurants in NYC.

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  3. Dan

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sukiyaki was delicious! Service was very polite.

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  4. Paul

    Naples

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Momokawa is a nice compact restaurant on a quiet avenue. They serve lunch. Other Japanese restaurants do not. The service was excellent. The menu was extensive with many choices of beef and sushi. Dinners are prepared the traditional Japanese recipes so be careful what you order. I liked my dinner but my partner did not like the fish smell or her dinner. The smell is part of the traditional Japanese style. Our waiter graciously arranged a alternate dinner. I would recommend Momokawa.

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  5. Caroline

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ALWAYS love so much. We are weekly customers for a reason.

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  6. TrungT

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oh man this place was SO GOOD! The Miyazaki beef (above the wagyu) was the most tender beef we’ve ever eaten…and dipped in the raw egg was just pure perfection!

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  7. Michael

    New York City

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food choices are excellent, with some terrific appetizers We enjoyed the fried chicken and black cod, as well as the Brussels sprouts and sushi.

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  8. Diane

    New York City

    201 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    201 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time and was very impressed food was great and service was fantastic

    1 person found this helpful

  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my friends love the Wagyu Sukiyaki. It is so delicious although it has beautiful price haha

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  10. Irina

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the Omakase and it was a treat- fresh fish, tasty, right temperature! Would definitely return!Thank you!

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FAQs

Momokawa offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Momokawa also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 256-0403.

Momokawa is rated 4.9 stars by 245 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Momokawa restaurant

Momokawa

4.9
$31 to $50
Japanese
Upper East Side

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Momokawa

1466 1st Ave, New York, NY 10075

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 76th&77th 1st Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Sukiyaki
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    walk 10 min from 6 train 77nd stwalk 10 min from Q train 72nd st
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mieko Okuda
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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