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Momotaro Chicago Reviews
Wow this food is amazing.
I absolutely love going here and will return! 10/10 experience.
We came here specifically for the burger.
Burger was very delicious probably my number three burger in Chicago. Love the fries that came with the burger. It is a tad bit pricey. They use a slightly fried bun, which is a nice touch. It is not too greasy overall. We also got the chicken curry. Chicken was good but there was not enough curry sauce. I like how curry is slightly sweet . The place underground below the sushi restaurant very loud hip-hop music .service was decent.
This place is incredible if you're looking for a high end
This place is incredible if you're looking for a high end Asian fusion restaurant. The vibe inside is edgy and the food is great. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a nice place in Fulton Market. Momotaro Izayaka downstairs is also incredible!
I hadn't been to Momotaro in 7 years and it did not
I hadn't been to Momotaro in 7 years and it did not disappoint. Calvin was our waiter and he was PHENOMENAL. He was energetic, friendly, and helpful. And even though he was so busy, he was very attentive. Also a big shoutout to Hans who was working hard with him. He was also nothing short of fabulous and had a great personality as well. The food was delicious. The Akami, Chutoro, and Otoro melted in our mouths. The spaghetti was soooo flavorful. All the sushi tasted fresh unlike most places in Chicago. For dessert we got the Miso Banoffee and the Hana were so good and the flavors went so well together. We'll be back. A great date night spot or a gathering with friends.
Excellent service brilliant and outstanding food selections
Excellent service brilliant and outstanding food selections . Just a gem . Make sure to make reservations . Bar seating is usually packed .
Food was excellent.
I'll start with that. We arrived around 5 for our 530 reservation and sat almost immediately. Once our server came over we stressed how we had to leave by seven. Assumed that was plenty of time. Well seven rolls around and we still haven't had our entrees and our server has been missing for quite some time. When she finally comes over she informs ours our meals were run to the wrong table. I don't know why she waited so long to tell us, but I was livid. They pack my wagyu to go and I end up eating it at the symphony standing up, hiding in a hallway. They did comp our appetizers. But we came all the way to Chicago for our ten year anniversary and this was the restaurant we chose to celebrate it at. Not a good experience at all.
Sad to have to leave such a negative review when the food
Sad to have to leave such a negative review when the food itself was quite delicious. But our server was so increasingly rude to our group throughout our meal that I'm compelled to share our experience. At first we tried to make excuses on behalf of our short tempered server, maybe it was just his personality, but by the end of the meal it was impossible to ignore how pleasant he was with the table next to us while treating us like pariahs. By the end he threw our check into the middle of the table without asking if we were finished, then yelled 'just put it down!' When we tried to hand him the payment. We never asked for anything special, no complicated requests, never brushed him off.. we didn't send anything back, we were polite and said please, thank you, and spent over $400 on our meal. Our whole table spent the night trying to figure out what we could have accidentally done to justify what we all agree was the lousiest service we have ever had at a high end restaurant, rather than enjoying the meal. And the manager couldn't have cared less either. We won't be back, and won't be recommending it to anyone ever again!
On a whole other level.
This whole dinner will ruin you for whatever your local sushi is - no matter how highly rated. Here, it’s art and every bite more nuanced and delicious than the last. And… do not miss dessert! The team here is so talented you’ll want the whole experience.
I had a very nice meal here with my family.
We got seated upstairs in a smaller dining area and it felt very private and intimate. The fish was fresh and well prepared and the hot dishes were specular as well. Don't skip dessert as Momotaro consistently has some of the best desserts and pastries in the west loop. Our server, Calvin, was warm and accommodating. He provided excellent service and made our night even more memorable
I really like this restaurant food, service and atmosphere
I really like this restaurant food, service and atmosphere all go hand in hand. My only complaint is the tables are too close together, not really intimate in that way since you will hear the next tables conversation. Food wise, I liked everything I ordered. The miso soup was tasty, but I would ask for no tofu it was alot in the bottom. The yakitori rice was great for sharing and the flavor profile was delicious. Can't go wrong with a sushi roll or the nigiri. I also like that the wait staff was constantly cleared the space and refreshing the flatware and plates. It is very dim, but it is apart of the feel of the place. I can't wait for my experience there.
Momotaro offers a vibrant dining experience, blending
Momotaro offers a vibrant dining experience, blending Japanese-American fusion cuisine that echoes the styles of Nobu and Roka. While it may not serve authentic Japanese dishes, the flavors are delicious and well-executed. The bar area is lively and bustling, perfect for those seeking an energetic atmosphere. In contrast, the second floor provides a quieter, more intimate setting, ideal for a relaxed meal. The waitstaff are exceptionally friendly and attentive, adding to the overall pleasant vibe. The food is consistently good, making it a worthwhile visit for both casual and special occasions.
Best meal in Chicago
Seriously the best meal we had during our trip to Chicago. The sushi was incredibly fresh and their flavor combinations were phenomenal. Every single thing we had we loved. Would highly recommend.
Top-o-the-line modern Japanese cuisine
I have mixed feelings about our visit to this restaurant, since the food (prepared at an open kitchen) was absolutely fantastic and I am not especially a fan of seafood. We were taken there by relatives who live in Chicago, and every bite of the extensive meal --12 courses? I lost count-- was EXCELLENT, beautifully cooked and gorgeously presented. It's clearly a fantastically popular spot because even with reservations we were obliged to wait for a bit and there was not a single unoccupied seat anywhere. They also had a cloakroom, which was essential because it was wickedly cold outside so we had coats and hats and there was nowhere to put them around our table. The hat-check attendant also refused to accept a tip! Unfortunately, this is a "lively" spot with contempo music playing at a significant volume without respite, obliging everyone at the table to practically shout at each other in order to be heard at all. As such I had a headache ten minutes after we arrived, and my skull was ringing for fifteen minutes after we left. A pity, really, because the food was sensational. I didn't see the bill, either, but I'm sure it was pretty hefty. Still, a great meal to experience.
So very expensive for the amount of food.
It's insane how overpriced for the quality and quantity. We sat at the bar--drinks were great. I was so looking forward to this being a hit! I literally would never go back. And those noodles--not hype worthy!
Might be a new top contender for my favorite restaurant in
Might be a new top contender for my favorite restaurant in Chicago. The inside is gorgeous but not overwhelming and I love that it doesn't feel too packed. Service when I've been is also great, the servers are helpful in choosing the right dishes for the mood and great drink suggestions as well. The food - top tier, the salmon belly is my favorite bite in Chicago by far. The sushi rolls are good - salmon one is the best, especially if you like wasabi. I do think I like the variety outside the sushi though as well, the zucchini is fun, spaghetti is a must and the lamb! You really can't go wrong but also grab a cocktail, they're unique fun and strong. Can't recommend enough.
I had an amazing experience here from service, overall
I had an amazing experience here from service, overall ambiance and taste of food. We kept it fairly basic with spicy tuna and salmon avocado roll and the fried rice. Also had some nigiri that melted in our mouths. I wish I caught our servers name because she was very attentive and knowledgeable.
Finally tried Momotaro.
We walked in and the ambience was minimal but chic. The hostess was a bit rude. She refused to acknowledge our presence. Even when she did, she was awkward. We also had to wait a bit even though we had a reservation. We were then seated and the server came to take our order. We literally had 3 different servers come to our table. It was kind of weird. Our main server was absentminded as well. Even after ordering desserts, he came and asked if we wanted desserts. The food was good, but nothing spectacular. We tried the Forbidden Murasaki and another cocktail whose name I can't recollect but it had rum, yuzu and lime. They were both really good. We ordered from the vegetarian menu which you have to ask for separately. We ordered the edamame, cucumber avocado roll and vegetable udon noodles. The edamame and cucumber avocado rolls were good, but the noodles were a bit off for me. I think I can make better noodles at home, lol. Also, they were served in a huge bowl with tons of broth. You'd think that they would give you bowls and soup spoons for the noodles, but we had to ask for them separately. The best part was the dessert. We tried the seasonal ice cream and the flavor for the season was matcha cookie dough. I never thought this combination would work, but it worked so well! I don't think I will return, as I didn't really like the service even though the food was good.
Hands down the BEST sushi in chicago.
I totally understand the hype with this place. The sushi is so fresh and they have an amazing selection to choose from. I was brought here for my birthday and the waiter made it so special for me. The ambiance is what I think of for a nice sushi spot, dark, mysterious, romantic. Ugh I already want to go back.
Learned many things on this visit.
First being it is recommended to eat your food from cold to hot. Was successful in doing tIt had been a minute since I had some great sushi. Enjoyed some sake and had a late reservation. The upstairs looks very nice and will be back to try it
How do you reach out to a customer and then blow them
How do you reach out to a customer and then blow them off?!?! Never heard back from the General Manager!! Why bother contacting me if you cannot follow up?!?! Rude!!
The food is good.
The restaurant's service is great. The ambiance of the restaurant is trendy and cool. I will back to try out more of the menu items when I am back in the city!
My companion had been here a few times before and was more
My companion had been here a few times before and was more than happy to come for my first time. It's a very trendy and chic place. Paul was our server and very excellent. He helped choose a nice saki and sold us the dessert. We got the duck breast, lamb, kani jomaki, momomaki, and some nigirizushi. Everything was so flavorful and delicious. It was one of those meals you just savor. I don't think you could go wrong with anything you order here. The Miso Banoffee dessert was the perfect ending. I would have no complaints about coming back either.
Groups of more than 7 people: I decided to have my
Groups of more than 7 people: I decided to have my birthday dinner at Momotaro because I've heard great things about it. Unfortunately, my experience here was terrible. It started with their event planning team, which I had to email to book my table since my group was bigger than 7 people. I emailed them on a Monday evening and got a response the next day in the afternoon, asking for more information. I responded within the hour, but I did not hear from them again. Two days later, I decided to email the main email address and finally got an immediate response. I was informed that groups of 8 or more were obliged to select from a fixed family-style menu. Personally, I wasn't a fan of the food selections. Upon arrival, our table setup was still incomplete. We were seated in front of the bar close to the entrance, with a pillar awkwardly dividing our group. When I requested a table adjustment, the server seemed hesitant, explaining that it will lead to space constraints and traffic issues, then said "there's nothing I can do about it; we can't move your table". I understood the spacing issue that she mentioned, but I felt that my reservations were pointless because I felt as if I walked in and asked for a table. I thought there would be a better seating arrangement in the restaurant for us because I had made a reservation. My friend got hit in the head at least 4 times by guests and servers passing between our table and the bar. There was a mat on the floor in front of the bar that someone tripped over and used my friend's head to catch themselves. It was a complete nightmare. We ordered our drinks before the first course started coming out. Four out of the five first course dishes came out, and our drinks were still not served. The bar was not full, and the tables around us were already getting their second round of drinks. When I inquired on what the remaining time was for our drinks to arrive, I received a somewhat curt response from our server, in which she said "Okay, there's (# of guests) of you here. It's going to take time." She looked frustrated; I'm not sure if the restaurant was short-staffed and she had too many tables. I only asked because I thought we would get our drinks before our next course started. At the end of the night, we asked for the bill. Our server said, "No, I can't get a final receipt; whoever booked it will get the final receipt tomorrow." We asked the manager, and he was able to get us a copy of the receipt. Also, the final bill I received through email the next day did not itemize the drinks; it just had a total amount next to the word "beverage." In conclusion, I would never want to come back here again, especially not for a big party. The food selections were okay, but I would have rather picked my own dishes to share family-style at our table. Some of my friends don't eat red and white meat, so not all the meat options were finished.
Excellent
Excellent food in a modern and chic ambiance. Our server made the experience especially smooth by thoroughly explaining each section of the menu and how much to order for our group. Reasonably priced for a restaurant of this caliber. Truly a must-try Japanese restaurant in Chicago.
Great meal at the izikaya downstairs
Dined with a friend at the izikaya, on the lower level of the restaurant. Cool atmosphere—low ceilings, moody lighting, a few tables surrounding a larger bar. Quite different (and much smaller) menu than the restaurant upstairs, with a few more ‘street food’-like options. Everything we ordered was tasty. A salmon hand roll was really fresh. Gyoza were delightful, with great texture on the outside and a flavorful filling. The chicken wings were yummy—sticky, a little spicy. The only thing we didn’t love (even though it was still okay) was a rice bowl. Delicious cocktails that were quite innovative. Very friendly service—server had a great attitude, knew the menu well, paced things perfectly, and recommended the right amount of food for two people. Would very happily return!
A Great Night of Japanese Food
If you like Japanese food, this is a great place to go in Chicago. The wait staff helped us pick our dishes because, aside from sushi and sashimi, we didn't know a lot about Japanese food. The atmosphere is very lively -- the restaurant was completely full when we were there. It was a great evening.
Hard to get in but worth the wait! Food was amazing and
Hard to get in but worth the wait! Food was amazing and staff very friendly. Will go back.
We had a beautiful family birthday celebration here
We had a beautiful family birthday celebration here recently. The drinks & food were amazing! Impeccable service and such a great atmosphere. 10/10
No stars if I could.
The rule to justify cost for a restaurant is by putting forth an effort worthy of the cost. We were footed 300 dollars for 3 people, for 1 yakitori don, 1 gyutan, 1 meatball, 6-7 pieces of sushi, and 1 tiny bottle of sake for $60. Our experience at Momotaro was too horrendous to justify our bill. The portions are pathetically small, over salted, and an insult to the material used. The yakitori don had soggy rice, overcooked eggs, and seemed microwaved. The nigiri sushi were all drenched in soy sauce, to the point my Otoro lost all its natural flavor and sweetness. The seaweed on the sushi were chewy, and the rice proportions were inconsistent. The service was equally terrible. We were made to stand for around 15 minutes though we showed up on time, and there were tables empty. When we did sit down on our tiny table 2 inches from the next table, they took a chair away from us to fill another table, and when we protested, they refused to return it. During dining, the servers constantly hovered around us, and were so impolite that they saw fit to rip the dish from under our guest's chopsticks. They filled the glasses every two seconds, even spilling water onto my plate as if they were trying to tell us to hurry up and get out of their restaurant. Do not dine here or suggest anyone to dine here. If your host invites you here, show them this review.
Had dinner with some coworkers at Momotaro and it was
Had dinner with some coworkers at Momotaro and it was amazing! To start, the restaurant is really cool with a simple but great ambiance. The staff was really attentive and made sure to check in frequently.For food, we got a mix of nigiris which were amazing. My favorites were the bluefin tuna and Salmon belly, but hamachi and medium fatty tuna were exceptional as well. We loved the salmon belly so much we kept putting in orders of it. The brought us each a complimentary piece of the smoked mackerel nigiri which I wasn't a fan of to be honest.For warm dishes, we had a few things. The waygu sliders which were super tasty and came with a spicy mustard on them. They almost felt like Japanese hot dogs, but very elevated. We also had both steaks, the imperial strip was my favorite as well as the fried rice which was quite good as well. The sushi definitely was the highlight of the meal, but it was good to try the warm plates as well.Would definitely go back!
Food was fantastic especially the sushi.
Great date night ambience and very friendly helpful staff. They had a decent vegetarian menu but the choices could have been more exciting and the cocktails weren't anything outstanding for the price.
Ordered delivery at this place, didn't expect as of a good
Ordered delivery at this place, didn't expect as of a good food quality as in person, but they came out to be sooooo delicious! The beef Chanhan especially was well made with fresh ingredient. Would love to check out the place again in person.
Best sushi restaurant in Chicago.
From the ambiance to the service, to the overall experience this place always impresses me every time. From date night with the husband to bringing in the in-laws from out of town or girls night. Amazing experience and must try for sushi lovers
The food was amazing! I've been disappointed with the sushi
The food was amazing! I've been disappointed with the sushi offerings in Chicago, but this place is my new go to. Everything, and I mean everything was delicious, and no, I'm not being paid for this review . I came out with a friend to celebrate her promotion and we ordered a nice variety of sushi and hot dishes. We had 3 sushi rolls, Buri, lamb chops, sliders, and the spaghetti. I tried the lemonade as well. We cleaned every plate and were stuffed.. lol. I will certainly be returning for seconds. The server was very polite and knowledgeable; the food and drinks arrived quickly as well. As you can probably tell, the restaurant is very elegant and warming. The pictures don't do it justice.
Very nice appetizers , sushi was not the best but quite
Very nice appetizers , sushi was not the best but quite good! Chahan (fried rice with beef) and the beef spaghetti were the highlights for us! We loved the spirit free drinks and the service was quite nice despite how busy the restaurant was.
Came here for valentines and it was such a special
Came here for valentines and it was such a special experience! Dimly lit, music wasn't too loud, service was amazing and the food was to die for. Such a great date night spot!
After some research online, I came across this listed at
After some research online, I came across this listed at top 10 sushi restaurants in Chicago. Let me say it did not disappoint. The drink menu has the most creative names. One of the most popular drinks is monk's journey and it has an incorporation of matcha and a hint of sweetness. The nigiri can come ordered in one/two pieces and if you get the chef's signature dishes you are in for a treat. Otoro tasted extremely fresh and you can tell from the picture below.Would highly recommend you try some of the sushi rolls and steak skewers as well to feel full. Felt like the restaurant is more of a place to taste different types of sashimi as well as enjoy drinks with a couple of friends. It is more on the pricier side but for the quality I would say it's well worth it.
Nothing special
Nothing special food seasoned poorly.. drinks watery and way over iced. No beer wine menu just Off brands for the most part at Napa best pricing. Service slow and nothing special.. The staff work to be posh and trendy but coke off flat and trying to hard. Sushi nothing that you are going to say wow about. Other food fine but nothing special if the food delivered the price would be a value but I have been to many places that I enjoyed the food much more but lacked the trendy feel. The investment is always best spend in food not decor.. I will not be back
Good but overrated
I really wanted to go there for a long time, especially being local to Chicago and enjoying Japanese cuisine throughout the USA and the world. Unfortunately, we were slightly disappointed. Atmosphere is pretty nice, but nothing like "wow, amazing". The service was professional, but not too attentive or friendly. The wait was too long, the prices too high, the portions too small. The food, including sushi/sashimi combos, and appetizers, were quite good, but not amazing. I expected more, hence it is 3.5 out of 5, not quite 4. As a side note, after dropping $200 for 2 with minimal alcohol, we were hungry enough to share pizza with our friends over drinks. That tells you the story...)))
Our One Disappointment
We couldn’t leave Chicago without going to a Japanese restaurant. Unfortunately, all the ones in our list were closed on a Monday, our last night. Except Momotaro. Highly-rated so we thought it would be alright. Wrong. It was our most expensive meal and our worst. We took the server’s recommendations: maguro (bland), salmon avocado roll (avocado mousse overpowered the salmon), momomaki (too much rice & indecipherable tuna), shitake robatayaki (burnt) and chahan (beef fried rice that took forever to come). The only thing good were the lamb chops but were too miniscule that we ordered it twice so we don’t leave hungry. The place was well furnished but too noisy with loud irritating music (and I love music). Unforgettable night for the wrong reasons.
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