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Momotaro
Momotaro: Expert Japanese dining with crafted flavors and a calm loft vibe in Chicago.
4.4(5 reviews)
Japanese
$$$
Momotaro: Expert Japanese dining with crafted flavors and a calm loft vibe in Chicago.
Momotaro, located at 820 W Lake St in Chicago, is a Japanese restaurant and bar where guests praise attentive, knowledgeable servers. The upstairs loft seating offers a quieter, spacious dining atmosphere. Highlights include Momo to Buri, Tsukune Dango, Chahan, and sushi rolls like Karai Tuna, Kani Jomaki, and Shio Koji Sake. Dishes are described as expertly crafted with fresh flavors and timely service, inviting repeat visits.
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Fresh, expertly prepared sushi rolls and sashimi featuring premium ingredients like Karai Tuna and Kani Jomaki.
A curated selection of dishes including Tsukune Dango, Momo to Buri, and Chahan rice, crafted with authentic flavors.
Creative cocktail menu and a variety of beverages, served in a stylish bar atmosphere.
Spacious seating options including a quieter loft area, ideal for parties and special events.
Easy online booking for tables, with options for early or late dining to suit your schedule.
My husband and I had a fabulous time! We had 2 drink, 2 rolls, 1 Miso & the Chicken/Steak skewers and it was always delicious. Our waters were constantly refilled, our waitress was lovely and the place was inviting/clean/fun! We look forward to telling our friends/family back in Florida about this place! - Catherine 🤍
Great experience at Momotaro! Every dish was expertly crafted to perfection and every detail was well thought out. Everything came out promptly and at the right temperature. The restaurant is beautiful and has a great ambiance. The service was a little slower than I would have expected for such an expensive high end restaurant but when we did receive service it was wonderful. Will definitely be back again!
Lily was an amazing server for our party of 7. She suggested great drinks, appetizers, food, and desserts. She was able to accommodate us all without hesitation. The food was fresh and appreciated the flavors. Again can’t stress enough how amazing Lily was. The one star off was for the Octopus which was so hard to eat it hurt my jaw. Besides that great experience.
Our family had an excellent experience at Momotaro! Paul was our server and he knew the menu exceptionally well. He provided recommendations that were spot-on, and he took the time to thoroughly explain each section of the menu. For the cold dishes, the Momo to Buri was the standout. In the hot dishes, we loved the Tsukune Dango, and the rice Chahan dish was fantastic. We also ordered three sushi rolls (Karai Tuna, Kani Jomaki, and Shio Koji Sake) and all were excellent. We would reorder all our food again. We were seated on the second floor, a loft-like space with only a handful of tables. It was spacious, comfortable, and had a low noise level. As we were leaving, we noticed the main floor was a bit louder, so we were grateful for our upstairs seating. We had an early 5pm reservation before heading to a 7pm Blackhawks game, and the timing worked out perfectly. We were not rushed and had a great meal. We would return and ask our server for more recommendations on our next visit!
The restaurant was dimly lit, making the menu difficult to read. The draft beer was lukewarm and had little foam. I asked for a refill, but it never arrived. I asked again, but it didn't arrive until the third time. My daughter tried to order a fried shrimp bowl that she saw on the Google Maps menu, but was told it was only available on the basement floor. I wish it hadn't been written on the restaurant's photos.The soy sauce poured generously into the small dish overpowered the flavor of the sushi. Pouring soy sauce generously is not elegant in a sushi restaurant. It ruined the experience. A sushi and sashimi restaurant should provide soy sauce at each table so customers can adjust the amount to their liking. Also, for some reason, only two small dishes of soy sauce were provided, even though there were three of us. The atmosphere was good. The sushi wasn't bad, but it wasn't worth the price. I won't be going again.
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