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Momotaro, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Momotaro

4.6
4.6
3866 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 122 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Hot spot
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
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 3,866 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.

3,866 Reviews
  1. ELDAR

    VIP

    Chicago

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Momotaro offers a stellar dining experience with a beautiful ambiance that sets the stage for its delicious variety of robata yaki, fresh nigiri, and expertly crafted sushi rolls. The attentive service ensures every detail is taken care of, making it a perfect choice for indulging in exceptional Japanese cuisine.

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  2. Lisa

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days 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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  3. Molly

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  4. David

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 4 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 3 days 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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  5. Mallory

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 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 3 days 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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  6. Oluwatosin

    VIP

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    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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  7. Alex

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    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 3 days 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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  8. Kornelija

    VIP

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing birthday meal. Phenomenal food and service!
    MomotaroResponded 3 days 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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  9. kiley

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    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 3 days 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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  10. Majed

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sushi was divine. Great service and excellent ambiance.
    MomotaroResponded 3 days 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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FAQs

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

Momotaro is rated 4.6 stars by 3866 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 booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 122 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
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, 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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