The Izakaya at Momotaro

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   Sydnie

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server was excellent and the food was delicious. We received complementary champagne for our anniversary. Looking forward to coming back to try more.
   

   The Izakaya at MomotaroResponded today

   Thank you so much for celebrating your special day with us! 🥂 We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the excellent service, delicious food, and the little touch of Champagne for your anniversary—it’s always our pleasure to make your moments extra memorable. 💕 We can’t wait to welcome you back to explore more of our menu! 🍣✨ Cheers, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
   

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   Joseph

   Houston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dinner was phenomenal. The burger is one of the best in the city and definitely the best in Fulton Market. The other dishes are equally amazing and the staff is very friendly and attentive.
   

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   Pierre

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service and great food. The burger is the best in town and lamb chops are outstanding.
   

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   Lisa

   Fort Lauderdale

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went for the burger and the tuna tostada and were not disappointed. The food was beautiful and delicious. Top notch!
   

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   The Izakaya at MomotaroResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🎉 We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the burger and tuna tostada—they're definitely crowd favorites! Knowing you found the food both beautiful and delicious makes our day. 🌟 We hope to see you again soon for more top-notch flavors! 🍔🐟✨ Kanpai! Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
   

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   Mitchell

   VIP

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 8, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   Received quite a bit of push back before accepting my service dog, far more than the hundreds of other restaurants that readily accommodated her
   

   The Izakaya at MomotaroResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Mitchell, Thank you for your feedback and for bringing your service dog to our establishment. We understand how important it is to feel welcomed & accommodated. Our bar is both very busy & quite dark, & our team follows a specific seating & inquiry process to ensure the safety of all our guests, including your service animal. While this may feel different from other venues, please know that our intention is to provide a secure & comfortable environment for everyone. We truly value your visit & appreciate your understanding of the measures we take to balance accessibility with the unique characteristics of our space. If there's anything more we can do to enhance your experience in the future, please don't hesitate to let us know. Thank You Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & Izakaya
   

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   Zach

   VIP

   Kansas City

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Place was very well decorated service was great and ever dish we had was a hit highly recommended burger and the lamb both were knock outs .
   

   The Izakaya at MomotaroResponded 7 days ago

   Zach, Wow, thank you so much for the amazing review! 🎉 We’re thrilled you loved the décor (we like to think of it as part of the vibe!) and had such a great time with our team. Hearing that every dish was a hit? That’s music to our ears! 🎶 And YES, the burger and lamb are total knockouts—so glad they made your highlight reel! 🥊🍔🐑 Come back soon for another round—we’ll have your favorites (and maybe a new hit or two) waiting for you! Kanpai, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
   

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   Amy

   Dublin

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on January 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really great food and drinks and a really enjoyable time dining!
   

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   Mario

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   the A5 wagyu rib dish was amazing, i forgot the name of it
   

   The Izakaya at MomotaroResponded today

   Thank you so much! 😊 We're thrilled you loved the A5 Wagyu rib dish—it’s definitely a standout! It sounds like you might be talking about our Pirikara Gyu, one of our favorites too. 🥩✨ We’d love to welcome you back anytime to enjoy it again (and this time, we’ll help you remember the name)! 😉 Kanpai, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
   

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   Donna

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   This whole set up is just a scam to get money… The room is way too small for as many people as they admitted… Less than a quarter of people were able actually have a chair and sit… Everyone else was standing room only, with no tables to put food or drinks on, etc. This, despite the fact that the reservation says “table for 2 “. The food was awful… The yellowtail maybe hadn’t turned? But was close… Salmon and sushi and a variety of three or four different subpar Maki rolls? I could get most of this quality at the grocery store. The bartenders were working really hard to keep up with everybody, but there weren’t enough of them. I would not do this again… Whoever the event designer was for this needs to rethink the set up… Either don’t have as many people admitted, or actually use the room and have multiple food stations so that you don’t have 100 people in line for one small buffet room that takes 30 minutes + to get through. Why not actually have people walking around with trays of food or set up two different food stations on either side of the room?. Crazy.
   

   The Izakaya at MomotaroResponded on January 4, 2025

   We’re deeply sorry your experience at our event was so disappointing. Overcrowding, limited seating, and the quality of the food should never have detracted from your evening, and we regret falling short in these areas. The confusion around reservations and the long buffet lines are concerns we take seriously, and your suggestions, like adding food stations or tray-passed options, are incredibly helpful. Thank you for sharing your feedback—it’s clear we have improvements to make, and we hope to provide a much better experience in the future. Apologies, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
   

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    Kristie

    VIP

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Food was AMAZING! The staff was also very kind and knowledgeable, gave great recommendations. Will tell friends to check out Izakaya!
    

    The Izakaya at MomotaroResponded on January 3, 2025

    Yay, thank you so much for the fantastic review! 🙌 We’re beyond excited to hear you loved the food 🍣 and had a great experience with our staff 🤩. It’s awesome to know that our recommendations hit the mark! 👍 We can’t wait for you to share the love with your friends 👫, and we’re looking forward to having you back for another amazing time soon! 🎉 Kanpai! Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
    

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