Momotaro

4.7

2971 reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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Momotaro is a multi-dimensional Japanese restaurant located in the West Loop. Led by Executive Chef Gene Kato. Momotaro was recently named Restaurant of the Year in both Chicago Magazine and Chicago Social. The restaurant was designed by the world renowned AvroKO, also contains a subterranean Izakaya and an elegant second floor private space that overlooks the main dining room.

*Our patio is currently closed. Reservations will be for indoor dining.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

11 Aug 2022

19:00

Booked 44 times today

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Takeaway

(312) 733-4818

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options

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Popular dishes

Kabocha Goma-AeUS$12.00
roasted kabocha, honey crisp apple, sesame
Kaiso SaladaUS$14.00
fresh seaweed, amaebi, cucumber, ponzu
Maguro*US$20.00
Balfegó tuna, garlic shoyu, turnip, puffed buckwheat
Live Prawns*US$24.00
live spotted prawn, yuzu, perilla oil, tomato, soymilk
Buri*US$16.00
sliced yellowtail, avocado, grapefruit ponzu, radish
Jidori KimoUS$14.00
chicken liver paté, soba toast, seasonal jam
Chilled SomenUS$16.00
house made somen noodle, bonito, myoga, shiso, tentsuyu

Hot

EdamameUS$8.00
japanese sea salt
Miso SoupUS$8.00
house tofu, wakame, honshimeji mushrooms
Daikon NimonoUS$18.00
dashi-braised daikon, foie gras, horseradish
Tako SuUS$24.00
Spanish octopus, cucumber seaweed salad, shiso mayo
Scallop Motoyaki*US$22.00
lemon miso, daikon, scallion crust
SpaghettiUS$16.00
spicy beef curry, scallion oroshi, black garlic oil, yuzu kosho
Tsukune Dango**US$18.00
chicken dumpling, mochi rice, soft-poached egg, truffle, karashi miso (requires 15 minutes)
Mapo TofuUS$22.00
Japanese-style chili tofu, broad bean, roast pork (choice of rice or noodles)
Galician Turbot*US$36.00
Panko crusted Spanish Turbot, spicy bamboo shoots, ramps, yuzu miso tare

Rice

Yakitori Don*US$16.00
grilled chicken thigh, chicken tare, soft-poached egg
Chahan*US$22.00
stone bowl beef fried rice, wild maitake, soft-poached egg
Tamaki Gold Short Grain Steamed RiceUS$6.00

Robata Yaki

ShishitoUS$10.00
green peppers, lemon, sea salt
ShiitakeUS$14.00
Japanese shiitake, Tokyo negi
Gyutan*US$14.00
lemon, sea salt
Berkshire Pork Loin*US$16.00
shiso, scallion, mustard, ponzu
Negima (Chicken Thigh)US$14.00
shiso marinade
Tsukune*US$12.00
ground chicken meatball, soft-poached egg, tare
Beef Tsukune "Sliders"*US$16.00
ground wagyu, miso mustard, bao bun
Kohitsuji (Lamb)*US$24.00
2pc bone-in chop, spicy miso
Mishima Skirt SteakUS$18.00
seasoned with Japanese sea salt
Alaskan King Crab
shiso ginger mayo, fried shallots
- MP

From the Coals

A5 Miyazaki Steak*US$115.00
5 oz steak, mushroom, yuzu kosho
Imperial Strip**US$80.00
10 oz wagyu strip steak, grilled market vegetables, yuzu kosho

Nigiri / Sashimi*

subject to availability

KampachiUS$6.00
wild amber jack
HamachiUS$6.00
yellowtail
Shima AjiUS$7.00
striped jack
MadaiUS$7.00
snapper
IshidaiUS$8.00
striped beakfish
HirameUS$6.00
ikejime flounder
SakeUS$6.00
faroe islands salmon
AkamiUS$7.00
bluefin tuna loin
ChutoroUS$11.00
medium fat bluefin belly
OtoroUS$13.00
fatty bluefin belly
KohadaUS$7.00
gizzard shad
SabaUS$6.00
mackerel
AjiUS$6.00
horse mackerel
Botan EbiUS$6.00
spot prawn
Yari IkaUS$6.00
Japanese Hokkaido squid
Baja UniUS$8.00
purple sea urchin
Hokkaido Uni
bahun urchin
- MP
IkuraUS$7.00
marinated salmon roe
UnagiUS$6.00
barbecued freshwater eel
TamagoUS$4.00
sweet omelet

Nigirizushi*

Chef's selected sushi

Aji Yakusugi
sugi smoked aji, wa yakumi
- 2pcsUS$14.00
Aburi Beni ToroUS$7.00
salmon belly, karashi miso, battera konbu
Aburi OtoroUS$13.00
daikon, yuzu, sudachi ponzu
Aburi Saba ToroUS$6.00
with daikon shoga ponzu
Kumamoto Beef to HotateUS$14.00
garlic sauce, fried shiso
Hokkaido HotateUS$10.00
scallop, uni, ikura
Akami to Negi ToroUS$10.00
toro tartare, kizami wasabi
Edomae AnagoUS$8.00
Tokyo Bay saltwater eel, nitsume sauce
Ika to SakeUS$8.00
spear squid, ikura, smoked salmon

Makimono*

Sushi rolls

Karai TunaUS$16.00
bigeye tuna, gochujang, sesame oil, togarashi, honey
Una-KyuUS$14.00
barbecued eel, cucumber, unagi sauce
Kanpyo RollUS$8.00
traditional sweet braised gourd
Shio Koji SakeUS$14.00
salmon, avocado yuzu mousse, salmon skin
MomomakiUS$20.00
big eye tuna, spicy octopus, pickled daikon
Kani JomakiUS$16.00
snow crab, unagi, tamago, cucumber, shiso
Tekka MakiUS$12.00
bluefin tuna roll
Negi ToroUS$16.00
fatty tuna belly, tokyo scallions
Negi HamachiUS$12.00
chopped yellowtail hamachi, tokyo scallion
Baby Shiitake MakiUS$12.00
baby Washington state shiitake tempura, togarashi

What 2,971 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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AnnieG
Pittsburgh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous dinner! We were looking for something different and exciting and Momotaro was the answer. The menu had so many interesting options and our server guided us in our choices. We split four dishes between the two of us. The dishes came out one at a time so we could enjoy each separately. We found each one to be delicious. We enjoyed the ambience - modern, intimate and comfortable. Our server was friendly and helpful and the delivery of each dish was perfectly paced. I will look forward to going again the next time I'm in Chicago.
S
Seafoodlover
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was next level, our server was fantastic. The rest of the team were all on top of their game with clearing/marking and dropping food with poise. My only negative is that the temperature is far too cold, but it is a sushi restaurant, so maybe it makes sense. Overall my dinner was one of the best I’ve had.
BW
BryanW
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food2service1ambience3
Ordered drinks right when we sat down. Took 30 minutes for them to arrive. When they arrived, we ordered 5 dishes. The five dishes showed up in less than 10 minutes with no coursing out like you could expect from a Boka restaurant. In 50 minutes the experience was over and a huge waste of time and money. Yikes.
k
katel
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service2ambience5
Overall we enjoyed our experience at Momotaro. The restaurant is beautiful and all of the food that we tried was delicious. We had the octopus and scallop dishes from the hot menu and the chef's choice nigiri plate, which was amazing. The service was fair. We often waited for long periods of time to have someone check on us for drink orders and our server didn't seem very interested in explaining the menu, which made ordering challenging if you are not extremely well versed in Japanese food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great time the desserts were amazing!
M
Marissa
Chicago
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely a pricey spot but absolutely worth it! My husband and I ate here for our wedding anniversary. We shared the chefs seasonal sashimi plate, the buri, some nagiri and a rice dish. We definitely could’ve done without the rice dish (very large) but everything was incredible!! Will definitely go back
KD
KateD
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was incredible, some of the best sushi I've ever had. Service was also excellent
p
philipg
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 31 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service.
A
Alison
Chicago
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 30 July 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Beautiful restaurant, delicious food, walked away hungry as portions are quite small.
L
Lore
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 30 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
ECXELENTE!! Maravilloso servicio y comida deliciosa. Sin duda regreso.
SP
StevenP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Nigiri is super special. Although the sashimi is excellent there is something special about the blend of favors, textures, and temps of each piece. This was a splurge for my wife and I on our anniversary.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 30 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Having the wait staff choose the omakase is a great way to interact with customers. I put it in a couple of things I wanted and the rest was history
S
Sof9596
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 30 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place!! The food was so good! Our server recommended a few dishes and we ordered those and loved them.
t
toda
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 30 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are at MoMotaro on a regular basis. Best sushi in Chicago.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food tasted fresh and the ambiance was fantastic. Will definitely be going back.
EA
EAN728
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 29 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I came for my birthday and it was absolutely wonderful! My first time dining a few months back, Phil was my server and we had a great experience. I was so thrilled to see he was matched with us again. He really outdid himself once again and I could not be more pleased! Thank you Phil!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible service, great ambiance, the food was absolutely unreal!!
HS
HannahS
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Momotaro was amazing! Amazing meal, great service and ambiance.
TG
TheGreatChilaco
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
La comida estuvo muy buena! Todo lo que pidas tiene un sabor único. El servicio fue espectacular. Realmente ya quiero regresar
TR
TRuss
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 27 July 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
I had always considered Momotaro as an elite Chicago restaurant which is a bold statement. My latest experience would suggest that though it is still a very good restaurant, it is not in elite company. Overall, still very good but when it comes to top notch service and food, it was just not there for me this time.
TS
TonyS
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great drinks, great service. Will definitely be back.
J
Jbs5065
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent and our server took time explaining much of the menu detail which we appreciated. Can’t wait to return.
J
Joanna
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 23 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
amazing food and great quality service! wait staff was very kind and fast at seating!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 23 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Some of, If not the best, sushi I’ve had in Chicago. Every thing was incredibly fresh and well put together. Their attention to detail was second to none and dining as a celiac/gluten free, I did not feel like I missed out on anything as I had loads of options. The ambiance is perfect for date night with the low lights. While pricey, the quality is second to none and matches the price point. Can’t wait to return.
TD
TonyD
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible top to bottom. Going to come here every time we’re in Chicago.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great ambience
AF
AlanF
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 22 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best meals I have ever had. Each course was carefully prepared, full of flavor, and different the previous one. I would put it up with any of the best restaurants in Chicago. Dont miss the soft shelled crab in Japanese mayo. Spectacular. Cant wait to go back but need to save my pennies.
HL
HellenL
Chicago
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on 20 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated my boyfriend’s birthday at Momotaro and it was an absolute delight. The staff was amazing and surprised us with several desserts and a couple of extra dishes. We had an amazing time yet again and are excited for our next visit. I highly recommend getting the Kumamoto Beef To Hotate (a new favorite of ours)!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My first time going, and it lived up to the hype. Phenomenal food.
F
Foodie
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 19 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a delight. Lamb chops a must. Soft shell crab outstanding.
EB
ErnieB
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Loves it. Excellent food and excellent service. No complaints.
N
Nazaniin
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 July 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
We asked couple servers to change our table while they had opening but unfortunately we got totally ignored. They food was great but the service was really slow. We had to wait for 15 min between each meals that we wanted to order.
AB
AustinB
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great food, service and overall experience. we will definitely be back!
SM
SMach
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 15 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, amazing drinks, awesome staff, and scrumptious desserts. Momotaro never disappoints!
HE
HeartEyes
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Scallop Motoyaki is absolutely out of this world. Fantastic food and service, wish I had a bottomless tab here forever
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
Y
Yamuna
Chicago
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 14 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Momotaro was absolutely fantastic - as we have now come to expect! I've lost count of the number of times I've been here and I have never been let down.
T
Thomas
Chicago
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on 12 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best sushi in world. Simply put.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 July 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was good and place has a great atmosphere but I think it’s certainly over hyped as there is plenty of places with as good if not better Japanese food in Chicago.
K
Kegan
Toronto
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 9 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic omakase experience! Great service at the sushi bar on a busy Friday night.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Momotaro using the Order Online button. Momotaro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 733-4818.

Momotaro is rated 4.7 stars by 2971 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

11 Aug 2022

19:00

Booked 44 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(312) 733-4818

Other options

Order online

820 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

Cross Street
Green Street & Lake Street
Area
West Loop
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
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
Gluten-free Options

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

Momotaro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Other options

Private dining

Additional information

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Scallop Motoyaki

Spaghetti

Tako Su

Cold

Kabocha Goma-AeUS$12.00

Kaiso SaladaUS$14.00

Maguro*US$20.00

Live Prawns*US$24.00

Buri*US$16.00

Jidori KimoUS$14.00

Chilled SomenUS$16.00

Hot

EdamameUS$8.00

Miso SoupUS$8.00

Daikon NimonoUS$18.00

Tako SuUS$24.00

Scallop Motoyaki*US$22.00

SpaghettiUS$16.00

Tsukune Dango**US$18.00

Mapo TofuUS$22.00

Galician Turbot*US$36.00

Rice

Yakitori Don*US$16.00

Chahan*US$22.00

Tamaki Gold Short Grain Steamed RiceUS$6.00

Robata Yaki

ShishitoUS$10.00

ShiitakeUS$14.00

Gyutan*US$14.00

Berkshire Pork Loin*US$16.00

Negima (Chicken Thigh)US$14.00

Tsukune*US$12.00

Beef Tsukune "Sliders"*US$16.00

Kohitsuji (Lamb)*US$24.00

Mishima Skirt SteakUS$18.00

Alaskan King Crab

From the Coals

A5 Miyazaki Steak*US$115.00

Imperial Strip**US$80.00

Nigiri / Sashimi*

KampachiUS$6.00

HamachiUS$6.00

Shima AjiUS$7.00

MadaiUS$7.00

IshidaiUS$8.00

HirameUS$6.00

SakeUS$6.00

AkamiUS$7.00

ChutoroUS$11.00

OtoroUS$13.00

KohadaUS$7.00

SabaUS$6.00

AjiUS$6.00

Botan EbiUS$6.00

Yari IkaUS$6.00

Baja UniUS$8.00

Hokkaido Uni

IkuraUS$7.00

UnagiUS$6.00

TamagoUS$4.00

Nigirizushi*

Aji Yakusugi

Aburi Beni ToroUS$7.00

Aburi OtoroUS$13.00

Aburi Saba ToroUS$6.00

Kumamoto Beef to HotateUS$14.00

Hokkaido HotateUS$10.00

Akami to Negi ToroUS$10.00

Edomae AnagoUS$8.00

Ika to SakeUS$8.00