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Momotaro, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Momotaro

4.6
4.6
3966 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 122 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Sushi Dojo Cooking Class By Keisuke Ito

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 12, 2025 only
    11:00 AM
    Learn all the secrets of sushi making from Momotaro's Head Sushi Chef, Keisuke Ito. Come hungry, leave happy—and with some new sushi chef skills to show off at home! COOKING CLASS includes: *How to pick fish for sushi and process of making sushi rice at home *Fish cutting demonstration *Hands on demonstration on preparing two styles of makimono LUNCH includes: *OMAKASE five course bento box This hands on event will be held on Saturday, April 12th from 11 AM to 1PM at Momotaro (820 W. Lake Street). Wine, sake, and cocktails will be available for purchase à la carte. *Please note, this is not a seated dinner experience. (taxes and fees may apply)
    Sushi Dojo Cooking Class By Keisuke Ito Photo
  • Easter Brunch at Momotaro

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Enjoy a 4-course pre fixe menu and all your favorite brunch beverages! We will also offer a special kids’ menu (ages 3-10) ~Pricing is $75 for pre fixe menu and $20 for kids’ menu. Pre Fixe Menu (with options in each course): Amuse- House made pastry basket to share Course 1- Broccoli Goma-ae, Curried Deviled Eggs, Miso Soup, or Edamame Course 2- Sashimi (3pc), Nigiri (3pc), Spicy Tuna Maki, or Momomaki Course 3- Smoked Salmon Bagel, Spicy Tuna Dip, TakoSu, or Chicken Dango Course 4- Pancake, Omelette, Teishoku, Chirashi Don, or Steak & Eggs Kids Menu: (choice of) Pancake, Scrambled Eggs, Crispy Chicken Katsu, or Tuna maki ~all served with fruit Credit card required to hold the reservation ($20/person cancellation fee)
    Easter Brunch at Momotaro Photo
  • 5PM OMA-CLASSE WITH KEISUKE ITO

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 26, 2025 only
    5:00 PM
    Roll into a world of flavor with Chicago’s first interactive, hands-on Omakase dinner! Dive into the art of sushi as Momotaro’s Head Sushi Chef, Keisuke Ito, guides you through the essentials—from mastering the perfect rice to slicing fresh fish and rolling your very own sushi creations. This experience will be held on Saturday, April 26th at Momotaro (820 W. Lake Street) at 5pm. Wine, sake, and cocktails will be available for purchase. MENU: 1st Course- Red Crab Tofu Salad 2nd Courser- Sashimi “carpaccio style” 3rd Course- Nigiri Zushi 4th Course- Makimono 5th Course- Temaki 6th Courser- Omakase Amaimono *Please note that this experience will last 2 hours and tickets are extremely limited. (taxes and fees may apply)
    5PM OMA-CLASSE WITH KEISUKE ITO Photo

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What 3,966 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Momotaro offers a vibrant dining experience with "insanely good sushi and small plates," exceptional service, and a "beautiful ambiance that sets the stage for its delicious variety of robata yaki, fresh nigiri, and expertly crafted sushi rolls." Ideal for special occasions, this restaurant promises memorable celebrations and a modern Japanese culinary journey.
3,966 Reviews
  1. Jeff VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was just fantastic. We look forward to visiting again soon.

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  2. Kennedy VIP

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food came out fast. VERY small portions but all good. Vibe and atmosphere were fun but wouldn’t go again. Not worth the price
    MomotaroResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and atmosphere, but we're sorry to hear that the portion sizes and value didn’t meet your expectations. We strive to create an experience that balances quality, ambiance, and service, and we appreciate your perspective. If you ever decide to give us another try, we'd love the opportunity to make it a more memorable visit for you! Cheers, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great people! Good service and the family room upstairs was perfect!

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  4. Emily VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    INSANELY good sushi and small plates! The bao buns & chicken dumplings were to die for. The specialty nigiri was the best in the city in my opinion. Don’t skip on dessert either!!
    MomotaroResponded 5 days ago
    Emily, Love this energy!! 🎉🔥 We’re so thrilled you had an INSANELY good time with us! You’ve got amazing taste—those bao buns and chicken dumplings are total crowd-pleasers, and the specialty nigiri? Elite choice. 🙌 And yes, dessert is always a must! Can’t wait to have you back for another unforgettable meal. 🍣✨🍽️ Kanpai, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya

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  5. Splishette

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful presentation of each dish and innovative paintings of flavors make Momotaro a standout in sushi and Japanese cuisine. Wait service was exquisite, if slightly delayed in the beginning. It was very busy, so we understood the issue wasn't our waiter's fault in the least. ❣️ He was excellent through the evening. Ambience is gorgeous and tastefully thought out. It reflects a great mix of tradition and modernity. The only drawback for us was that the music was much louder than it needed to be for dining. This seems to be trending in finer dining establishments lately. Are we getting old? Probably! Still, we equate dining with gentle, digestible music to accompany meals. It seems Momotaro becomes almost nightclub-ish as the evening turns to night, so perhaps for most, this is ideal. Overall we had a wonderful experience and will return.
    MomotaroResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your thoughtful review! 🌸 We're thrilled you enjoyed our presentation, flavors, and service—it means the world to us. We truly appreciate your patience at the start of the evening and are so glad your experience was excellent overall. We hear you on the music! While we love the energy it brings, we understand that ambiance is personal, and your feedback is invaluable as we refine the experience. Most importantly, we’re so happy you had a wonderful time and plan to return. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another night of incredible flavors and warm hospitality. See you soon! ❣️🍣✨ Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya

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  6. Margs VIP

    Chicago18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal service, food ambiance and Music! 10 out of 10 - recommend!
    MomotaroResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much for your amazing review! 🤩 We're thrilled to hear that you loved the service, food, ambiance, and music—it means the world to us! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another 10/10 experience. See you soon! 🍣✨ Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya

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  7. Tamika

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We we were able to get a table right after the show that we saw. As soon as you walk in the ambience was felt. Low lighting and modern decor makes the experience. The Asian cuisine felt different yet creative and fun. My favorite part of my meal was the miso soup. I had never seen the tofu prepared like that. Overall food was great. Ambience was great. I definitely go again.
    MomotaroResponded 7 days ago
    Tamika thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We're thrilled that you were able to join us after your show and that the ambiance, creativity, and flavors made an impact! Our chefs put a lot of thought into every detail—especially the miso soup, so it’s amazing to hear that it stood out to you. We can't wait to welcome you back for another great experience soon! 🍣✨ Kanpai, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya

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  8. Lauren VIP

    Chicago55 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Didn’t love this place. It was cold and loud. Food was good, not great. Our server forgot to bring two of our dishes out, so we just wrapped up. I got the Sakegria, which was delicious but not very unique.
    MomotaroResponded 7 days ago
    I’m really sorry to hear that your experience didn’t live up to expectations. We always strive to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere with exceptional service, so I regret that we missed the mark. I appreciate your honest feedback and will share it with our team to ensure we’re staying sharp and attentive. I’m glad you enjoyed the Sakegria, though I wish the rest of your visit had been more memorable. If you decide to give us another try, we’d love the opportunity to provide a better experience. Thank you for your thoughts—we truly value them! Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya

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  9. Therese VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Celebrated my daughter’s 20th birthday! They printed a special menu just for her to mark the occasion! We were seated upstairs which was perfect! Great service, food, & ambiance!
    MomotaroResponded 6 days ago
    Therese, Thank you for choosing us to celebrate such a special occasion! 🎉 We're so happy to hear that your daughter’s 20th birthday was memorable, and we're thrilled she enjoyed the personalized menu! It’s wonderful to know that the service, food, and ambiance made the day even better. We hope to welcome you back for many more celebrations in the future! 🎂✨ Cheers, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya

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  10. StephL VIP

    Milwaukee5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had marked that my reservation was to celebrate a birthday, they Momotaro went all out!! It was such a great touch, and the experience was so memorable. The staff, atmosphere, and overall experience was 10/10.
    MomotaroResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience Steph! 🎉 We’re so happy to hear that we were able to make your birthday celebration extra special. It means the world to us that you enjoyed the service, atmosphere, and overall experience. We can't wait to welcome you back for more memorable moments in the future! 🎂✨ Kanpai, 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 3966 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.

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Booked 122 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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