Momotaro in Chicago - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Most incredible sushi experience I’ve ever had, and Britani is a delight. They are the unreal sweetness of saccharine - a joy and a delight. I’m thankful to have had them, and the Monk’s Journey is an absolute *delight*. Must try.

Very friendly staff! Food was amazing! Octopus was amazing!

Innovative and elegant - marvelous skill in the kitchen. A great dining experience.

The place has a good atmosphere to have a good time with your friends and have a few drinks but honestly I ordered a drink that I didn't think it was very good. Food was tasty, I ordered a Chahan rice (which easily eats 3 people) and a beef tzukune, both very good. I would go back to Momotaro to try more of their food soon!

the ambience was very nice and chill but the music was very loud and the lighting was super dark. the spaghetti was 10/10 to die for - only thing to change is the portion size. it's way too small so i was trying to take small bites to savor it.

Burger was amazing. Service sucked but for a pricey burger at least it was delicious.

We went there for my wife’s birthday and the food was very good. The spaghetti , the chicken dumpling was amazing and the dry aged tuna is wonderful. The chocolate desert was also great. Chris was our server and the service was very good. Definitively a place I would recommend

Phil was the best! Such a knowledgeable server and made an awesome experience for me and my guests. The food was also super great!

I lived in Chicago six years and in the upper west side of manhattan for two years now and this is still hands down my favorite restaurant

Had an absolutely fabulous dinner. Our server Calvin was on point and very helpful. We started off with Kaki to Buri, nagima, and tsukune. The kaki to buri was delightful, the negima was on point, and the tsukune was absolutely awesome and probably my favorite. As a main i had the sake (Faro island salmon) which was absolutely fabulous, a karai tuna roll which was very good, and some tamago just for fun. I actually loved the tamago and mixed with a hit of soy was very delicious. I had a non alcoholic Miyota Precision with dinner which was very good. I would like to try some of the other NA drinks as well as they all sounded enticing. For dessert I had the MANEKI-NEKO which I could probably eat like 100 of and then die a happy person from indulgence. I seriously might just try to swing in here for dessert again if I can as that was probably the best dessert I've ever had anywhere, hands down. I will definitely return. My only complaint isn't about the restaurant at all, but the people next to us. Our server asked if they wanted anything else and they said no. He came back a short while later and asked them if theyd like the check and they took offense to this and started loudly making snide remarks to and about Calvin, to the point my partner and I had to hear it, because they wanted to apparently camp at the table for an indefinite period of time. I don't know how you can get through life and earn enough money to eat somewhere like this without understanding how restaurants work, but apparently its possible. Heres a tip: when you say your done the server usually asks if you want the check. They arent mind readers and theres no "standard" time of 30 minutes or something before they ask. Usually at restaurants like this its actually quite soon because if you're done, they need to turn over the table so they can earn money and so someone else can eat there. They need to do that so the restaurant can pay their employees and so they can stay in business. If you want to chill for a couple hours after eating maybe go to Dennys at 2am. Also: even if you're dropping good money at a place like this, you have no right to treat the staff like crap and loudly complain about imaginary BS to the point where other patrons have to hear it. You're then screwing up my dining experience in general and bothering me on a moral level as well. Maybe you should take all your money you think people should be impressed with and pay someone to teach you some manners and how to treat people. Hit me up if you want and I can work out a consulting rate.

I was really looking forward to my dinner at Momotaro. I only had a couple of nights in Chicago and chose this restaurant to bring my (adult) daughter and friends. When we checked in, we were escorted upstairs to a bland, undecorated, quiet, small room with tables full of children and older guests. It felt like I was relegated to the non-cool part of the restaurant that had zero ambience. I asked to be seated downstairs where there was a buzzing vibe and good music and was told something vague along the lines of “oh it’s so full and you will have to wait”. I have a reservation though, so not sure why I would be told that. I accepted the table in the awful section because I didn’t want to argue and possibly make my guests uncomfortable. The food was alright and our server was lovely. I will not go back.

Great ambience, sushi didn't taste upto the price and expectations

Routinely earns its place as one of the city’s best restaurants.

Food menu has changed quite a bit but the service and aesthetic is top notch

Amazing experience, per usual. Service is so on point! Gyoza was great and Momo Royale are classics. Highly recommend.

Service was impecable at Izakaya. Drinks were delicious. But the food was the standout. Every single bite was better than the next. Highly recommend

I wanted to like this place given the Google reviews.....but too much about it was super average including the service. The sashimi was all fine but nothing really popped not even the blue fin. A couple of the rolls were above average (the momomaki and the kani jomaki) but the other rolls were no more than fine. Basically this is my neighborhood sushi place at twice the price.

Nice place in a vibrant Chicago district; staff are friendly and the service is quick. The food, however, didn’t impress. Sushi is very mediocre. The rice dish was very nice but it was slightly too dry. Wine selection is ok. Overall, I’d be nice to see more creative and better presented and executed dishes.

Consistently one of my favorite Japanese restaurants in Chicago. The sushi is top quality. We sat at the bar and Chris, our server, was outstanding. So much so I would pick the bar over other seating next time!

I was really excited to try this spot out! It was going to be the last time in a long time I was going to see a good friend of mine but I sadly have to report I was disappointed. When I walked in I was in awe of this restaurant the lighting and the seating was beautiful, at first the service was phenomenal, but as I sat at my seat longer it was as though I became aware of issues within the staff. I was first greeted by my "main waiter" who would only came to my table 5 times during my stay, her helper was way more attentive towards the needs of my friend and I. For a moment we thought the helper was our new waiter as she was asking us about our needs, when we asked her we wanted to add food to our bill she immediately assisted. Later the main waiter came by and asked us what we wanted, as we didnt want to order double of what we wanted, we told the waiter we had already ordered she immediately got irritated and in a rude way told us WE WERE ONLY SUPPOSED TO ORDER WITH HER. To top it off as we were sitting we also heard a small argument between different a waiter and his "helper" over soy sauce... I know my friend and I made the same face. We waited a long time for our food, although it was good it wasn't life changing. The desert was a highlight tho I would recommend.

This was incredible! Excellent food, great service, 10/10 would go back.

Staff was very attentive to our needs. Wait staff we knowledgeable about meals and helpful on things to try. While they are smaller portions, it is enough for two and very tasty. Would recommend if you like Japanese food

TLDR; Top notch dining, usually excellent service with occasional delays, focus on the cold/hot/rice sections of the menu for the extraordinary gems. For those in the know, Momotaro is a top level choice for Japanese dining in the area. There are no shortage of excellent sushi restaurants (Mirai, Kai Zan) in Chicago, and we are now in an Era where Izakayas (Robata Grill!) are also well represented. This is key to acknowledge. Yes, Momotaro offers excellent sushi, and the robata grill section of the menu has no losers...but ordering primarily from those parts of the menu would be a mistake because of what you're missing out on. Plus, there is only so much a chef or cook can do to elevate the standards. Coming to Momotaro and complaining that the sushi wasn't incredible is like going to a 3 Michelin star restaurant, ordering mashed potatoes, and then complaining that while good, you don't see what's so special about mashed potatoes, no matter how good they were. You're missing the point. Anything off the cold, hot or rice sections is delicious, and that is where you should mostly order from. (3 orders per person plus 1-2 shared from the robata is probably a good meal.) The lamb chops from the robata section are mandatory, as is the dessert menu. When it comes to sushi, it is all very good: fresh and properly prepared. With that said, I'd argue it is best reserved for filler if still peckish at the end of the meal. There are some specialty sushi options as well if you're looking for the exceptional. Service here is excellent, personable, and friendly. That said, the place is popular and busy, so there will occasionally be random delays and mistakes. At our last visit some of the sake we ordered needed to be fetched from the basement, which prolonged its delivery. Also, the server misheard my order for tamago as one of unagi. (Sorry, Calvin, I apparently wasn't paying enough attention when you read the order back. Service was perfect otherwise, you were great!) It didn't matter, because it was excellent anyhow. The only atmospheric downside is the volume of the music and conversation, but I'm a half-deaf middle-aged man, so complaining about loud music and crowds is mandatory. Ultimately, it really comes down to how we vote with our money, and Momotaro has become a part of our standard Chicago Dining rotation. Looking forward to our next visit!

Amazing food and service. Only downfall was the wobbly tables

Delicious food and a cool atmosphere. Great for a date night

Really unbelievable. IMO one of the best restaurants in Chicago. Every course was better than the last, service excellent.

We had a fabulous meal. Atmosphere, food, and service are unique and top notch ! I love this spot

Amazing. That’s it. Come see for yourself

Great sushi. They did kick us out to clear the table for the next reservation. I didn’t really like that, but I don’t think it’s worth docking a star from them for it.

This place was a favorite, but has very much gone downhill. Mediocre food and awful service. Sad considering how astronomical the bill was.

Amazing per usual. One of the finest spots in Chicago

What an amazing, fun and vibey dinner on a Tuesday night, which felt like a Friday night!! We’ll be back Momotaro!!

Britani was amazing. Attentive. Engaged. Knowledgeable. The plates came in a timely fashioned and she made sure our lactose intolerant diner didn’t feel excluded. The nigirizushi, tako (octo), & Kamo (duck) were fresh and flavorful. Kami umeboshi? Yes please!!! Thanks a ton Brit!

This is my 2nd time here this week. Whenever I have family in from out of town. We come here. It is better than Another famous burger place up the street

I came here for an anniversary celebration and was not dissapointed. Britani was an amazing server who curated our whole meal and everything exceeded our expectations. Some highlights were the fatty tuna nigiri, all the seafood is top notch, try the tentacle! The grilled lamb was especially delicious, meat candy! Save room for dessert, you will be blown away! Service was excellent all around. 10/10 would recommend, a foodie destination for sure.

A delightfully intimate atmosphere with a wonderfully curated selection of shareable small plates and well mixed cocktails. The staff are very professional and the overall dining experience is excellent.

Cozy, romantic atmosphere. Delicious food. Incredibly friendly and engaged staff that explained each dish and it was delivered. Great food recommendations given by staff.

Loved it. I came in super hungry with the intention of trying multiple different items - sushi focused. I had the hamachi and otoro single nigiri as they were out of the ten day dry aged chef selection of nigiri (it was 9 pm). Buttery, fresh, delicious - 10/10. I then had the Kaki to Buri (hamachi crudo) which was citrus infused light and full of flavor and followed with the Momomaki- big eye tuna, spicy octopus, pickled daikon which was a large portion. It was also spectacular if you are a fan of the texture of octopus. I personally loved it and thought it was a great experience from start to finish. The service was amazing. There are so many restaurants to choose from in Chicago. I loved the Fulton market district on a Friday night and I thought it was a different but just as good as my experience at Komo with way more options. I hope to go back.

Do not waste your time or money. Chef Kato would be disappointed at what his restaurant is nowadays. Sat at the bar and they *refused* to make my miso soup spicy, were beyond rude in multiple ways, and overall was some of the worst service I have received ever in a restaurant, let alone in Fulton market area. Quality of food is up there which keeps this review from going in the trenches, but overall there are significantly better Japanese/sushi spots that are far worthy of going to rather than Momotaro. Stay away!

Loved the vibe and the food. Best burger in Chicago!

I was in Chicago for work with my team. Everyone wanted good sushi, Momotaro was excellent. Each dish was interesting, perfecting balanced and beautiful. There is an amazing zucchini salad and a beef and scallop sushi that is to die for. We ordered a second helping. The drinks were good and some enjoyed a nice sake. It is in a great neighborhood. Definitely worth a visit!

Excellent ambiance and good service. I highly enjoyed the drinks, we ordered Kyushu Kosho, a mezcal drink. We got to try and had some apps and sushi rolls. The portions were on a smaller side. The waiter recommended Miso Banoffee as the dessert. I highly recommend it, as it was an explosion of different flavors!

I would like to thank the staff for making my first experience amazing. From Boye who went the extra mile to accommodate extra seating for my friends. To Alex our waitress, which she provided top notch service and recommending from drinks pairing and food choices. I will definitely return and recommend this amazing restaurant to my family and friends. Thank you again Boye and Alex!

Phenomenal food and our server Calvin was outstanding!! Calvin alone made our experience exceptional with great energy, outstanding customer service and off the charts attentiveness to ensure we had a great experience!!!!

The sake here has a taste that I only get when I’m in Vegas, and truly believe it is even better! A++

We went for a date night and had a great time. The service was great and the food was very good and unique. I would highly recommend the burger .

This my favorite place to eat vibe is always right food is always on point staff great

Subpar food for egregious pricing. Portions of appetizers and maki bowls were lacking. Ambiance was interesting but wasn’t enough to make up for the lackluster service. Had to repeatedly ask our waiter to fill up our water. The volume of music made conversation a challenge. There are far better options in this neighborhood for the same price point.

One of my favorite dining experiences so far. I dream about the curry spaghetti, a real sleeper on the menu that somehow trips all the wires in my brain for both soothing homecooked food and the perfect flavor explosions of fine dining. The only thing I didn't personally love was the shiitake maki but it was executed very well as expected. We couldn't decide so we shared all the desserts and all four of us loved every one.

I would review this higher, I've eaten upstairs at Momotaro twice in the past five years and it was great, but this time at izakaya was worse than bad service, there was no service. Jamila was our waiter, she took our initial order of food and drinks for three but we never got a follow up check in for the remainder of our stay, never refreshed our drinks (I had to stand up, walk up, and ask her for a second round of drinks), and we never saw her again until we flagged her down for our check to finally leave. I won't return and I will actively encourage others to avoid. There are a lot of great restaurants in Chicago and there's no reason to waste your time and money on subpar service.

💢 WORST service in Chicago 🚩🚩 The waiter was extremely rude. We paid by scanning the QR code, which is their requested, abnormal way of paying. However, the Black male server who attended to us (Table 100) in the corner close to the alcohol-making bar from 4:30 pm on July 6th ran out of the restaurant and shouted at us, ❗️“Hey, excuse me, did you guys pay?” with a rude and discriminatory tone, also giving a very aggressive look. After we showed him the receipt, he did not apologize and just rudely walked away (6:20 PM). He should’ve checked the system instead of falsely accusing us. Also, during our meal, he said, “There is only one piece of sashimi left. If you don’t want to order desserts, I will give you the bill now so you can pay." We spent ⚠️ $160.00 for mediocre food with the ABSOLUTELY WORST service that I have ever experienced in a higher-end Japanese restaurant. The food was not very aesthetic either. I do not know if he has issues with Asians or females. I’m super heartbroken 💔 and hurt by his behavior. I was very much looking forward to this restaurant but will never come again! Our anniversary was totally ruined by him. Do NOT recommend!! 👎🏻

The food quality was satisfactory, but the service was extremely disappointing. The waiter exhibited unprofessional behavior. After being directed to use the online payment system, we completed our payment and proceeded to leave. The waiter then ran to the door and loudly questioned us in front of everyone about our payment status. This incident was highly disrespectful and could have been avoided if he had simply verified the payment through their system or informed us beforehand that we needed to notify them after paying online. This behavior was unacceptable and tarnished our dining experience. I hope we are the first and last people to experience this.

Good time. Good service. Good ambiance. Very happy we made a reservation and came in. Eat a little or eat a lot you won’t be disappointed.

Food was great - loved the hamachi and otoro sashimi, burger, and chahan fried rice. Overall service and lack of friendliness from staff was disappointing.

Great food! The curry and the gyoza and chicken Sando = superb!

over booked and service was extremely slow to get drinks and food. Everyone was amazing! Just too many people for the service to handle

Probably the best food I've had on my trip to Chicago so far. I ordered off the vegetarian menu (so grateful they had one!) and got the udon. It was incredible. It was the perfect blend of savory, salty and spicy. If I lived in the area I literally would have taken the leftover broth home to make more noodles for it because it was so good. I also deeply enjoyed the Pavlova and elderflower ice cream despite my general lack of interest in meringue and adjacent desserts. Straight up, this was one of the best desserts I've ever had in my life. These things earned this place it's 5 stars from me but here are a few notes. Our waiter was not great. He started out very strong when he thoroughly reviewed the menu with us which was greatly appreciated. But then, we went long periods of time without seeing him despite the restaurant's lack of business. He seemed new and when we asked him a question he said he didn't know the answer and we had to prompt him to go find the answer out which we shouldn't have to do at a "high end" place like this. We budgeted two hours for this dinner and we still ran up against time. He encouraged us to use an online platform to pay for our checks which was fine other than that it included an additional fee which I thought was kind of ridiculous. Despite these issues, I would come here again because the food was amazing.

Food is really good. Portions are small. You'll either go to McDonald's after or spend a fortune if you are unaware. I liked this venue.

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.

Service was great. Food was wonderful. Burger was phenomenal. The ambience was thrown off by being TOO dark

Amazing! Everything is so freaking good! This place is a must!

I love everything ! Delicioso y precios muy cómodos, la hamburguesa de la casa es una locura, divina. Vale 100% la pena. Te recomiendo reservar por qué parece estar lleno usualmente.

The food was all top notch the atmosphere was also nice. We arrived early for our reservations because my wife has food allergies. They were very diligent about them. We were celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary. They did give us some champaign now here is the problem. My wife and I had a show to attend at a certain time. We got the tickets about a year in advance. We also flew to Chicago just for this show so we are not going to miss it. Someone took our food to the wrong table. So they had to remake our meal and I know accidents happen but we had to box our food up as soon as it arrived and leave. They did comp our apps so around 30$. In the end I paid 300+ to not eat dinner. I did not have time or I would have complained more but all well to late now. Over all I loved this Establishment and I'm not mad just sad. Thank you for reading.

Really excellent food - seems like they have elevated & broadened the menu since my last visit. All items were delicious. Service was friendly but sometimes absent - they seemed to have a lot of tables to cover. Will certainly return soon - very cool place.

overall a pleasant dining experience (especially service and atmosphere), but don’t think i would ever crave the food from here specifically, and i thought it was a bit overpriced for what you get. the tuna in the maguro was slightly fishy. a lot of the nigiri pieces had too much wasabi, and some of the sashimi had garnishes whose flavors overpowered the fish. the shio koji sake roll and beef tsukune were both pretty good - i especially liked the miso mustard on the beef tsukune.

High-end and exquisite Japanese cuisine with unique dishes and fresh ingredients

The host was nice enough to put us in that cute room I requested with the flower ceiling. Our waiter was very, very kind and helpful and all around a very good vibe. We loved the food and highly recommended it to friends and we will definitely be coming back. Please don’t ever get rid of your burgers. They are amazing!

Best burger I’ve ever had in my entire life, and it’s not even close.

One of my favorite restaurants in the city

Every detail from the visual food presentation, to order the food was brought out was well thought out. Service was impeccable. I highly recommend 10 out of 10!

Our server Calvin was the best! Very attentive to us and anything we needed

This sushi is unmatched in the Chicago area. Vibe is on point too.

That burger is the best burger i’ve ever had in my entire life!!! The only thing that was subpar, was the service. Felt like our server forgot about us a couple of times! Overall, lovely experience!

Everything is phenomenal. We spent around 250 per person for a group of three. Nothing we ate or drank missed the mark. The cocktails were all spot on. The cuts were perfect. The miso soup was amazing. The dessert was also … spot on. Can’t wait to go back!

I loved everything I’ve eaten in this restaurant. It is a bit expensive but it is worth it!!

One of the best burgers in Chicago, great vibe overall

first time in about eight visits i was actually upset with service and food. service was slow, food was overly greasy and not to par with what i usually have there. sorry it was a bad night but i won’t be there on weekdays ever again

One of the best burgers I ever had. They have a DJ on Mondays great music.

It was insanely fantastic. I went for the Momo Royale and it was probably the best cheeseburger ever.

Went here for dinner a couple nights ago. The first thing I remember when thinking back was how loud it was. And I am a young guy with healthy hearing. I had to lean across the table at times to hear my date. Everything else was decent. It was a nice place, as you can tell from the photos others have posted. Food was pretty good. Service was pretty good. Felt like everything was a bit overpriced. Glad I went, but probably won't be in any rush to go back.

this place usually hits, but an off night for sure.

Best of show in Chicago!!! Incredible!

One of the best restaurants Chicago has to offer, always a great experience

Great ambience and food was excellent! Burger is definitely worth the trip

This is my 3rd visit to Momotaro, and it gets better and better every time. My son chose Momotaro for his 13th birthday celebration dinner. When we arrived, we were seated upstairs, which is quiet but my son wanted to sit in the main dining room. I spoke to the hostess to see if she could find a table for us. It was 7 pm, the dining room was packed, and other diners were checking in. Marissa was a pro, and she was able to find a way to make my kid's birthday dinner "the best I've ever had." while handling a dozen things at one time. She helped make what would have been a great dinner into a memorable dinner. The food was excellent as usual, and our server was attentive and knowledgeable. I agree with my kid that this was one of the best dinners I have had in a long time.

Expensive but good for a celebration or a splurge. lol

The chefs special (nigiri with a twist) is AMAZING!!!!! Make sure you ask for David, he always knows what to recommend and he is very pleasant. Also, order the chicken thighs...you will thank me later!

I am absolutely infuriated after my recent dining experience at Momotaro. Let me be perfectly clear: our server, Chris, was the epitome of incompetence. I have never encountered such abysmal service in all my years of dining out. We arrived promptly for our 9:15 reservation and were swiftly seated, greeted by Chris. Initially, we managed to order our appetizers and drinks without much delay, which raised our hopes for a pleasant dining experience. I was particularly eager to dine at this highly acclaimed sushi restaurant, having traveled two hours just for this occasion. However, after that initial interaction, it felt as though Chris vanished into thin air. While neighboring tables were attended to multiple times by their servers, we were blatantly ignored. It was as if we were invisible patrons, unworthy of even a passing acknowledgment. Despite being seated for quite some time, Chris walked past us at least four times without taking our order. After an agonizingly long wait, Chris finally returned an hour later, prompted by my retrieval of the drink menu. Yet, the saga of incompetence did not end there. We endured an additional 15-minute wait just to receive a simple beer, and to compound our frustration, there was a mishap with my drink order. As if the sluggish service was not egregious enough, we were then informed, shortly after we were served our entrees, that the sushi bar would be closing in 15 minutes. Are you serious? This rushed approach was entirely unacceptable. Let me be clear about one thing: while the food itself was exceptional - the miso soup was divine, the Tako Su and Tsukune Dango were delectable, and the chef's seasonal sashimi selection boasted fresh, flavorful fish - the entire experience was tarnished by the abysmal service. We would have ordered more sushi rolls and desserts if service was better, but our hunger had been replaced by anger and our parking meter was about to expire. Despite the culinary delights, the overarching memory of our visit will be the appalling service we endured. Needless to say, I have no intention of returning. Let me tell you something, I have received better service at IHOP, Cracker Barrel, and even at fast food joints than what I experienced at Momotaro. It's utterly unacceptable and frankly insulting. Consider this my unequivocal warning to anyone contemplating a visit: unless you enjoy disappointment and frustration, steer clear of Momotaro.

Service seemed a bit chaotic more than normal. They were out of several dishes and the staff were not made aware until we ordered already and had been waiting. It was our anniversary dinner so this was pretty disappointing.

When a hamburger is the star and all the servers are Latin, and it takes 20 minutes for someone to come take your order…..it’s a big red flag. Overpriced, loud, and un-hip hipster crowd. The prices listed on Yelp for menu items are very misleading and much higher than listed. They destroyed my hamachi collar with overly salty teriyaki sauce. Uni pasta was decent but again overly salted and couldn’t taste the delicate ocean flavor of the uni. The $24 dollar burger was good, but again too heavy handed with the sauce. Go any where else for Japanese izikaya.

Food was good. Most restaurants have a benefit/health surcharge, we are accustomed to it. I adjust my tip accordingly. However, a checkout fee for using the bill paying app (Sunday app) is a bummer/ridiculous.

First time at Momotaro and loved it. Momotaro is a modern Japanese restaurant located in the West Loop. Japanese restaurant in Chicago. From the moment you enter to the time you leave, you are guaranteed to have a fantastic experience. Love the menu options and I liked that they have plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options as well. It's tapas style small plates that can be shared. Starting from Kuki To Buri, and Miso Soup to the Maneki Niko (dessert) everything tasted so fresh and wonderful. This is a super busy restaurant so get your reservations. Highly recommend this place.

Great place! Food, drinks, staff, and ambiance are always great!

Phenomenal experience, great atmosphere, delicious food and great cocktails… overall a VIBE!

I cannot say enough about the staff at this restaurant. My fiance and I were in the middle of a tough circumstance and the staff here made our day. They were not only accommodating, but they still managed to make our experience fun and memorable. Thank you guys for helping to celebrate our special day. Even though things did not go as planned, we ended up having one of the best romantic weekend get-aways.

We had the best meal and such amazing service. Thank you for making reuniting with my friend so perfect

Food not at the right level for the price, service is friendly but too expensive for the food

Loved the ambiance/atmosphere that gave an upbeat vibe. Service was spot on, my water class was NEVER empty or even low. Loved how quickly the food came out and loved the hot hand towels at the end! Giving it 4 stars because I didn’t enjoy my cocktail at all and it was a little pricey for small portion sizes. Would definitely come back though!

Took Chris' sugesstion in regards to the Maguro, and I was definitely not disappointed with it's bright flavors and artful presentation. I opted for the chef's seasonal selection of sashimi, and it was delightful, there were several types of fish I had never tried before and they all came in a large, ice filled bowl, so that it wouldn't matter how long it took you to eat. The bowl did catch me by surprise when I touched it for the first time, since it was so very chilly. I will absolutely be ordering the fresh Wasabias a side the next time I visit. While I am adamantly against horseradish, the fresh Wasabi is so far different there's not a good way to really describe it. The fresh Wasabi comes much closer to a mild red radish than anything I camn really compare it to. For dessert! The Sudachi tart was adorable and delicious, the sudachi flavor is nearly a cousin to the lemon and lime, but mellower than both. It was really delightful, not too sweet, but just sweet enough to round out the meal. Next time I'm in town, I'm bringing everyone I brought with me to the city.

Momotaro offered the best dining experience I’ve found in Chicago. We ordered a number of items from their sushi menu, and every one of them was top-notch in both preparation and presentation. Their lamb was stellar, and their non-alcoholic cocktails were amazing as well. Their dessert menu was incredibly strong, and offered very creative dishes! On top of all of this, the entire staff went above and beyond. Our server, Justin took care of everything we needed and then some, and the complete wait staff team kept everything organized. I can’t understate how amazing Momotaro was!