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Momotaro, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Momotaro

4.6
4.6
3865 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 122 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
Momotaro is a multi-level Japanese restaurant located in the West Loop. Led by Executive Chef Gene Kato, Momotaro has had the honor of being named Restaurant of the Year in both Chicago Magazine and Chicago Social. Under Kato’s leadership the restaurant has come to define the balance between traditional values and modern technique, blending the two in a science and art that has resulted in an authentic, innovative menu. The restaurant, designed by the world renowned AvroKO, also contains the subterranean Izakaya at Momotaro (a laid back, lively lower-level bar and restaurant reminiscent of the neon-lit haunts of trendy Tokyo neighborhoods) and an elegant second floor private space that overlooks the main dining room.

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  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 733-4818
  • Website
    http://www.momotarochicago.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gene Kato
  • Private party facilities
    Momotaro is a multi-dimensional Japanese restaurant located in the West Loop. Led by Executive Chef Gene Kato, Momotaro was recently named in the 50 Best Restaurants by Chicago Magazine.
  • Private party contact
    our Event Sales Manager: (312) 733-4818 ext. 2
  • Location
    820 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Cross street
    Green Street & Lake Street
  • Parking details
    Valet is available outside the restaurant's entrance on Lake and Green.
  • Public transit
    #8 Halsted Bus at Lake Street. Green & Pink line at Morgan stop.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Cold

  • Ninjin Sarada$10.00

    carrot, ginger, soybean, citrus

    • Maguro*$20.00

      bluefiná tuna, garlic shoyu, turnip, puffed buckwheat

      • Broccoli Goma-ae$12.00

        Broccoli, gomae dressing, sesame seeds, scallion panko crumbs

        • Zucchini Dengaku$12.00

          grilles zucchini, miso glaze, furikake

          • Kaki to Buri*$17.00

            sliced yellowtail, fuyu persimmon, winter citrus ponzu

            • Jidori Kimo$14.00

              chicken liver paté, soba toast, seasonal jam

              • Kabocha Harusame Noodles$14.00

                kabocha squash, togarashi chili crunch

                Hot

                • Edamame$8.00

                  japanese sea salt

                  • Miso Soup$8.00

                    shimeji mushrooms, seaweed, scallion, tofu

                    • Tako Su$24.00

                      Spanish octopus, cucumber seaweed salad, shiso mayo

                      • Scallop Motoyaki*$22.00

                        lemon miso, daikon, scallion crust

                        • Spaghetti$16.00

                          spicy beef curry, scallion oroshi, black garlic oil, yuzu kosho

                          • Tsukune Dango**$18.00

                            chicken dumpling, mochi rice, soft-poached egg, truffle, karashi miso (requires 15 minutes)

                            • Mapo Tofu$26.00

                              Japanese-style chili tofu, broad bean, roast pork (choice of rice or noodles)

                              Rice

                              • Yakitori Don*$18.00

                                grilled chicken thigh, chicken tare, soft-poached egg

                                • Chahan*$22.00

                                  stone bowl beef fried rice, wild maitake, soft-poached egg

                                  • Japanese Short Grain Steamed Rice$5.00

                                    Robata Yaki

                                    • Shishito$10.00

                                      green peppers, lemon, sea salt

                                      • Shiitake$14.00

                                        Japanese shiitake, Tokyo negi

                                        • Gyutan*$14.00

                                          lemon, sea salt

                                          • Kamo To Ume [Duck Breast]$17.00

                                            umeboshi glaze, grilled endive, orange

                                            • Negima (Chicken Thigh)$14.00

                                              shiso marinade

                                              • Tsukune*$12.00

                                                ground chicken meatball, soft-poached egg, tare

                                                • Beef Tsukune "Sliders"*$16.00

                                                  ground wagyu, miso mustard, bao bun

                                                  • Kohitsuji (Lamb)*$24.00

                                                    2pc bone-in chop, spicy miso

                                                    • Mishima Skirt Steak$18.00

                                                      seasoned with Japanese sea salt

                                                      • Hotate Batayaki$20.00

                                                        brown butter miso, endive, toasted togarashi

                                                        • Alaskan King Crab$0.00

                                                          shiso ginger mayo, fried shallots

                                                          • MP$0.00

                                                        From the Coals

                                                        • Miyazaki Wagyu**$120.00

                                                          5 oz wagyu, ponzu, yuzu kosho, grilled market vegetables

                                                          • Imperial Strip**$85.00

                                                            10 oz wagyu strip steak, grilled market vegetables, yuzu kosho

                                                            • Tuna Cheek-Limited Availability

                                                              bincho grilled bluefina' tuna cheek, ponzu, lime, wasabi

                                                              • Tuna Collar-Limited availability

                                                                bincho grilled bluefina' tuna collar, fire spice, ramen spice, lime

                                                                Nigiri (1 Pc), Sashimi (2 Pc)*

                                                                subject to availability

                                                                • Kampachi$6.00

                                                                  wild amber jack

                                                                  • 1 Pc$6.00
                                                                  • 2 Pc$10.00

                                                                • Hamachi$6.00

                                                                  yellowtail

                                                                  • 1 Pc$6.00
                                                                  • 2 Pc$10.00

                                                                • Shima Aji$7.00

                                                                  striped jack

                                                                  • 1 Pc$7.00
                                                                  • 2 Pc$12.00

                                                                • Madai$7.00

                                                                  snapper

                                                                  • 1 Pc$7.00
                                                                  • 2 Pc$12.00

                                                                • Ishidai$8.00

                                                                  striped beakfish

                                                                  • 1 Pc$8.00
                                                                  • 2 Pc$14.00

                                                                • Hirame$6.00

                                                                  ikejime flounder

                                                                  • 1 Pc$6.00
                                                                  • 2 Pc$10.00

                                                                • Sake$6.00

                                                                  faroe islands salmon

                                                                  • 1 Pc$6.00
                                                                  • 2 Pc$10.00

                                                                • Akami$7.00

                                                                  bluefin tuna loin

                                                                  • 1 Pc$7.00
                                                                  • 2 Pc$12.00

                                                                • Chutoro$10.00

                                                                  medium fat bluefin belly

                                                                  • 1 Pc$10.00
                                                                  • 2 Pc$18.00

                                                                • Otoro$12.00

                                                                  fatty bluefin belly

                                                                  • 1 Pc$12.00
                                                                  • 2 Pc$22.00

                                                                • Kohada$7.00

                                                                  gizzard shad

                                                                  • 1 Pc$7.00
                                                                  • 2 Pc$14.00

                                                                • Saba$6.00

                                                                  mackerel

                                                                  • 1 Pc$6.00
                                                                  • 2 Pc$10.00

                                                                • Aji$6.00

                                                                  horse mackerel

                                                                  • 1 Pc$6.00
                                                                  • 2 Pc$10.00

                                                                • Botan Ebi$6.00

                                                                  spot prawn

                                                                  • 1 Pc$6.00
                                                                  • 2 Pc$10.00

                                                                • Yari Ika$6.00

                                                                  Japanese Hokkaido squid

                                                                  • 1 Pc$6.00
                                                                  • 2 Pc$10.00

                                                                • Hokkaido Uni$0.00

                                                                  bahun urchin

                                                                  • MP$0.00

                                                                • Ikura$8.00

                                                                  marinated salmon roe

                                                                  • 1 Pc$8.00
                                                                  • 2 Pc$14.00

                                                                • Unagi$6.00

                                                                  barbecued freshwater eel

                                                                  • 1 Pc$6.00
                                                                  • 2 Pc$10.00

                                                                • Tamago$4.00

                                                                  sweet omelet

                                                                  • 1 Pc$4.00
                                                                  • 2 Pc$6.00

                                                                Nigirizushi*

                                                                Chef's selected sushi

                                                                • Aji Yakusugi$16.00

                                                                  sugi smoked aji, wa yakumi

                                                                  • 2 Pcs$16.00

                                                                • Aburi Beni Toro$9.00

                                                                  salmon belly, karashi miso, battera konbu

                                                                  • Aburi Toro$14.00

                                                                    daikon, yuzu, sudachi ponzu

                                                                    • Aburi Saba Toro$7.00

                                                                      with daikon shoga ponzu

                                                                      • Kumamoto Beef to Hotate$16.00

                                                                        garlic sauce, fried shiso

                                                                        • Hokkaido Hotate$11.00

                                                                          scallop, uni, ikura

                                                                          • Akami to Negi Toro$11.00

                                                                            toro tartare, kizami wasabi

                                                                            • Edomae Anago$8.00

                                                                              Tokyo Bay saltwater eel, nitsume sauce

                                                                              • Ika to Sake$8.00

                                                                                spear squid, ikura, smoked salmon

                                                                                Makimono (Sushi Rolls)*

                                                                                • Karai Tuna$16.00

                                                                                  big eye tuna, saikyo miso, chili powder, sriracha

                                                                                  • Una-Kyu$15.00

                                                                                    barbecued eel, cucumber, unagi sauce

                                                                                    • Kanpyo Roll$8.00

                                                                                      traditional sweet braised gourd

                                                                                      • Shio Koji Sake$14.00

                                                                                        salmon, avocado yuzu mousse, salmon skin

                                                                                        • Momomaki$24.00

                                                                                          big eye tuna, spicy octopus, pickled daikon

                                                                                          • Kani Jomaki$16.00

                                                                                            snow crab, unagi, tamago, cucumber, shiso

                                                                                            • Tekka Maki$14.00

                                                                                              bluefin tuna roll

                                                                                              • Negi Toro$16.00

                                                                                                fatty tuna belly, tokyo scallions

                                                                                                • Negi Hamachi$14.00

                                                                                                  chopped yellowtail hamachi, tokyo scallion

                                                                                                  • Baby Shiitake Maki$12.00

                                                                                                    baby Washington state shiitake tempura, togarashi

                                                                                                    Featured Items

                                                                                                    • Chef's Seasonal Nigiri Selection*$75.00

                                                                                                      • Chef's Seasonal Sashimi Selection*$85.00

                                                                                                        • Freshly Grated Wasabi Root$8.00

                                                                                                          limited availability

                                                                                                          Surcharge

                                                                                                          As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 4% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.

                                                                                                            Last updated: December 19, 2024

                                                                                                            What 3,865 people are saying

                                                                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                            4.6
                                                                                                            4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                            • 4.7Food
                                                                                                            • 4.5Service
                                                                                                            • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                            • 4.2Value

                                                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                            Review summary

                                                                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                            Momotaro offers an exceptional dining experience in Chicago with its "phenomenal cuisine" and "amazing service." The restaurant is celebrated for its "delicious, adventurous, and palette-pleasing food," including standout dishes like lamb chops and the Hana dessert. While some guests find it "too loud" and service occasionally "uneven," the overall atmosphere and quality make it a popular choice for special occasions.

                                                                                                            3,865 Reviews

                                                                                                            1. Lisa

                                                                                                              Seattle

                                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                              Tied for the best sushi I’ve had in Chicago. Great service. Super tasty cocktails. Was a bit noisy but was a Friday night so expected. Will definitely be back.

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                                                                                                            2. Molly

                                                                                                              Cincinnati

                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                              We had a wonderful dining experience. Our server was punctual and knowledgeable and consequently very helpful in guiding a first time sushi-er. Really nice experience, delicious food with equal service. To get nit-picky: little too dark and on the noisy side but those were minor issues comparatively. Thanks Momotaro for making our Christmas celebration so much fun!

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                                                                                                            3. David

                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                              33 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              33 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                              Always a great place to go in the Windy City. My wife and I shared 8 tapas sized dishes chosen Omakase style by the waitress. All were tasty!
                                                                                                              MomotaroResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                              Hi there David! Thank you so much for the awesome review! 😊 We're so happy to hear that you and your wife had a great time with us in the Windy City! 🌆 It’s fantastic that you enjoyed the Omakase-style tapas – we love getting to surprise our guests with delicious new flavors. We can't wait to welcome you both back for more tasty dishes next time! 😄 See you again soon! ✨ Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya

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                                                                                                            4. Mallory

                                                                                                              Los Angeles

                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                              Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                              Our waiter was very helpful with all of the questions we had on the menu and pointed us in the right direction of what to get! Amazing Nigiri and Sashimi.
                                                                                                              MomotaroResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                              Hi Mallory! Thanks so much for the kind words! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that our waiter was able to guide you to the perfect choices and that you loved the Nigiri and Sashimi! 🍣✨ We’re all about making sure every dish hits the spot, and it sounds like we did just that. Can’t wait to have you back for more delicious bites next time! 😄 See you soon! 👋 Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya

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                                                                                                            5. Oluwatosin

                                                                                                              VIP

                                                                                                              London

                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Love coming, will keep coming! Service is always great and food is always great.

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                                                                                                            6. Alex

                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                              1.0

                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                              1. Overall 1
                                                                                                              2. Food 2
                                                                                                              3. Service 2
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                              Not sure what the big deal is. Food was mediocre, especially for the price. Service was terrible. Food was being brought out one plate at a time spaced 20 mins apart. There was no effort to bring things out at the same time.
                                                                                                              MomotaroResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                              Thank you for sharing your feedback. We truly appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience. We're genuinely sorry to hear that your visit didn't meet expectations, especially regarding the timing of the food and service. We always strive to provide our guests with a seamless and enjoyable experience, and it sounds like we missed the mark during your visit. Your comments are important to us, and we will certainly use them to improve. We hope you’ll give us another chance in the future to provide the exceptional experience we aim for. Please don’t hesitate to reach out directly if you’d like to discuss your visit further. Thank You, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya

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                                                                                                            7. Kornelija

                                                                                                              VIP

                                                                                                              Chicago

                                                                                                              12 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              12 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Amazing birthday meal. Phenomenal food and service!
                                                                                                              MomotaroResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                              Hello! Thank you so much for choosing Momotaro to celebrate such a special occasion! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing birthday meal with us and that you found our food and service to be phenomenal. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable celebrations. Best regards, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya

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                                                                                                            8. kiley

                                                                                                              Seattle

                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              We’ve been here a couple of times and each time has been incredible. They had an amazing broccoli cold dish and their salmon belly sushi was phenomenal. You can’t go wrong with anything! The fish quality is amazing and so buttery.
                                                                                                              MomotaroResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                              Hi Kiley! Wow, thank you so much for the glowing review! 😊 We're beyond grateful for your continued visits and are thrilled to hear that each experience has been incredible. The broccoli goma-ae and Aburi Beni Toro sushi are definitely crowd favorites – we're so happy you loved them! 🥦🍣 Your kind words about the fish quality really made our day; we take a lot of pride in serving the best and most buttery bites! 🧡 We can’t wait to welcome you back for even more deliciousness next time! 😄 See you soon! Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya

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                                                                                                            9. Majed

                                                                                                              Greater Boston

                                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Sushi was divine. Great service and excellent ambiance.
                                                                                                              MomotaroResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                              Hi there! Thank you so much for the awesome review! We're so happy to hear you loved the sushi, and it’s great to know our service and ambiance hit the mark too! 😊 We’re grateful for your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back for more delicious bites and good vibes. See you again soon! 🍣✨ Cheers, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya

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                                                                                                            10. Jared

                                                                                                              Grand Rapids

                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                              Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              One of the best dining experiences Ive ever had. And Im a critic. Food was AMAZING, service EVEN BETTER. Definitely a must when looking for an amazing place to eat and drink.
                                                                                                              MomotaroResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                              Wow, thank you so much for the incredible review! 🙌 We're absolutely thrilled to hear that we made such a great impression, especially from a critic like you! 😄 It means the world to us that you enjoyed both the food *and* the service. We can't wait to have you back for another unforgettable dining experience! Cheers to many more amazing meals together! 🍽️🎉 Cheers, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya

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                                                                                                            FAQs

                                                                                                            Momotaro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 733-4818.

                                                                                                            Momotaro is rated 4.6 stars by 3865 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                            Momotaro does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

                                                                                                            Make a reservation

                                                                                                            2 people
                                                                                                            7:00 PM
                                                                                                            Booked 122 times today

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                                                                                                            Google Map for Momotaro

                                                                                                            820 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607

                                                                                                            Dining areas

                                                                                                            Additional information

                                                                                                            • Award-winning
                                                                                                              1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
                                                                                                            • Cross street
                                                                                                              Green Street & Lake Street
                                                                                                            • Neighborhood
                                                                                                              West Loop
                                                                                                            • Hours of operation
                                                                                                              Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
                                                                                                            • Price
                                                                                                              $31 to $50
                                                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                                                              Japanese, Sushi, Seafood
                                                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                                                              Casual Elegant
                                                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                                                              Smart Casual
                                                                                                            • Parking details
                                                                                                              Valet is available outside the restaurant's entrance on Lake and Green.
                                                                                                            • Public transit
                                                                                                              #8 Halsted Bus at Lake Street. Green & Pink line at Morgan stop.
                                                                                                            • Payment options
                                                                                                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                            • Executive chef
                                                                                                              Gene Kato
                                                                                                            • Additional
                                                                                                              Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                            • Website
                                                                                                              http://www.momotarochicago.com/
                                                                                                            • Phone number
                                                                                                              (312) 733-4818
                                                                                                            • Private party facilities
                                                                                                              Momotaro is a multi-dimensional Japanese restaurant located in the West Loop. Led by Executive Chef Gene Kato, Momotaro was recently named in the 50 Best Restaurants by Chicago Magazine.
                                                                                                            • Private party contact
                                                                                                              our Event Sales Manager: (312) 733-4818 ext. 2

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