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Momotaro, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Momotaro

4.6
4.6
3860 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 133 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Fancy
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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Additional information

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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What 3,860 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

NoiseModerate

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.

3,860 Reviews
  1. Alex

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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.

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  2. Kornelija

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing birthday meal. Phenomenal food and service!

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  3. kiley

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 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.

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  4. 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.

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  5. 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.

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  6. Ashley

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I have dined at momotaro a few times over the last few years, but this last experience was definitely the worst. We were celebrating a birthday and had selected main dining room standard seating. Upon arrival, they seated us at the sushi bar next to the bathroom and server station. We had customers and staff bumping into us all night, on top of a very cramped area to set our plates on. We ordered a bottle of wine, but our wine glasses sat empty the majority of the night, as the servers need to refill it for you. We ended up leaving half the bottle, as we were done with our meal and couldn’t seem to get more wine. Additionally, before we were done eating, our server presented us with the dessert menu. This was only an hour after being there, so we felt incredibly rushed. It was a birthday and we were not presented with any dessert, nor offered the dessert menu once we were actually done eating. Overall, very disappointed with this experience, especially for the price point. Unfortunately, I will not be coming back.

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  7. Shianne

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love this place - it’s one of my favs in the city. The food and staff is INCREDIBLE! A friend and I were celebrating getting into a top business school, and the staff went out their way to congratulate us. We got custom congratulations menus, a complimentary glass of champagne, and many congrats from the staff! Everything is shareable for the most part, except for the spaghetti! Order for yourself lol it’s just that good.

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  8. Cheryl

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing flavors! One of my favorite restaurants! Service is great too!

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  9. Meeta

    Chicago

    44 reviews

    2.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was cold and uninteresting. The rice in particular was inedible and the chicken was cold and tough. Not a great experience. We will not be going back.

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  10. Autumn

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was so good!!!! Literally delicious!!! The service was also great
    MomotaroResponded on December 3, 2024
    Thank you so much for your amazing review! 🌟 We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience! We're all about serving up delicious food with a side of great service, so it's wonderful to know we hit the mark! 🙌 We can't wait to have you back again soon—there's always something new to try! See you next time for more yummy goodness! 😊🍽️ 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 3860 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 133 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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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