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Momokawa UES - Momokawa, New York, NY

Momokawa

4.7
4.7
205 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
Wagyu & Sushi
The restaurant will serve top-quality meals served with the highest quality ingredients, along with a sushi bar led by The Sushi chef with over 30 years of experience.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 32 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Sukiyaki
  • Hours of operation
    Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 256-0403
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
  • Executive chef
    Mieko Okuda
  • Catering
    Call for Details.<br />We do Japanese Catering.
  • Neighborhood
    Kips Bay
  • Cross street
    Between 76th&amp;77th 1st Avenue
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    walk 10 min from 6 train 77nd st<br />walk 10 min from Q train 72nd st
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 205 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

205 Reviews
  1. Alfresca

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    if you have the bucks and love fabulous japanese food, go! everything is amazingly delicious, sublime sushi bar and the best shabu shabu dinner. ask for a table in the back…

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  2. MatthewK

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Momokawa never ceases to deliver top shelf food and service. Their authenticity and respect to detail is refreshing. Highly recommended.

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  3. TomH

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and energy. Attentive staff. Wonderful dining experience

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best sukiyaki in nyc. Relaxing environment, good service and quality food. Worth a visit

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The service is very slow, the reception guy took forever to put us in our table. And his attitude isn’t that good at all.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prices went way up and not as good as I remember it

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  7. VirginiaC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A neighborhood gem. Fresh, modern, clean flavors match the mood. Deliciously nourishing and traditional dishes done so well. The staff were on point. We had the chirashi and the udon noodles for lunch. Great value for the high quality. The dashi broth was superb. Will go back.

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  8. LottaM

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is so authentic and delicious. We lived in Japan so I feel that we step into Tokyo.

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  9. JonB

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sukiyaki meal was not as complete as in the past; limited amount of mushrooms, limited diversity of greens, small amount of rice noodles, udon noodles were not delivered until the end of the meal, limited amount of instructions, ...

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  10. Nomdevdt

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s small, but the food is sensational and the service attentive.

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  11. Qwerty

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant~strongly recommend sukiyaki with rib eye beef

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  12. EDC2244

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ladies lunch for 6 with Shabu-Shabu and more. Elegant presentation, delicious food and lovely service. Interior is very chic. Exterior could use a facelift to reflect how great it is inside.

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  13. FrankZ

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good beef. Uni is not fresh enough. Oyster trio highly recommended

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ❤️ the best shabu place in nyc…………………………………………………..

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  15. OctavioE

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is great. We made a reservation for 9:30 pm and at 10 they started to rush us to finish. That was the only bad point

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    portions were pretty small. service was slow. most sukiyaki places cook for you but they didn’t. we ordered extra rice and cabbage but never came. Well the cabbage came after we finished eating everything.

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  17. EvelyneF

    Dubai

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went last night for our son's birthday and it was flawless. The food, the service, the attention to details, the Japanese authentic feel. I definitely recommend it.

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  18. YoonJungH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, with very good presentation as well. Assorted sashimi was very fresh and it was good assortment. Sukiyaki was exactly what I imagined it would be and was not disappointed.

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  19. CeeCee

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mochi ice cream was the only disappointment but staff immediately removed it from our bill as soon as they were notified. Great experience overall! We’ll be back to dine again.

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  20. jyumi

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    wonderful food and service, going many times. sukiyaki is terrific.

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  21. Ryan

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately, the food is no longer as good as it used to be. I have been here a dozen times or so and I’m beginning to realize that the quality of food has deteriorated significantly. What was odd is they don’t turn on their air conditioner for some reason. It was quite hot yesterday and with the table side stoves, it made the restaurant that much hotter. I would always recommend this restaurant to friends, family, and colleagues, however, after my last two visits I’m going to have to reconsider.

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  22. KinL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was decent. The food was fresh. Sukiyaki was good. Not enough noodles for my liking. Sushi was fresh but not the favor bang that i was expecting. I'm not sure it was worth the money.

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  23. ClintK

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Come here all the time. Best sukiyaki in NYC! Food and service are top notch.

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  24. AngelicaV

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Sukiyaki was amazing. Sushi was just okay. Would return for the sukiyaki. We got the prime rib and we’re very satisfied

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just simply good “real” japanese good.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our time at Momokawa. Service was attentive and pleasant. Sushi was all very fresh, unique in-season options, and great Sake selection. Will be returning for sure.

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  27. BruceE

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Much better food than your average sushi shop, both in appearance and taste. The cooked food is also superb. Price is a bit high, but not Omakase expensive by any means. Try it for a nice night out

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and great service. We had no idea how to prepare our Shabu Shabu. The server was so kind and non judgmental. He kept an eye on us all night and made sure we had a wonderful evening preparing and eating our meal.

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  29. RobertW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    After an initial visit to Momokawa, which my and I very much enjoyed, we returned for a second meal. The sushi and sashimi combination was delicious both times. We were pleased with the items comprising.the combination as well as their portion size. While the miso soup and salad were served promptly after we ordered, we did not fell rushed in any way.

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  30. PeterR

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptional Omakase Menu that’s also a good value. Nice little UES treasure!

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  31. RogerB

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent food quality and service ! The choices are varied and the sushi makers are all very skilled .

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  32. BretO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic. Melt in your mouth sushi. I had the assorted sushi with an extra order of uni. The uni was fantastic as was all of the sushi. Very authentic place with great service.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our favorite restaurants in NYC! Service and food are incredible!

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  34. ChrisJ

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great to be able to get shabu-shabu on the Upper East Side...very difficult to find and it was both authentic and tasty! We will come back to enjoy again

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had Miyazaki beef sukiyaki for lunch. The beef was so heavenly, tender, and juicy! Staff were really nice and helped with everything. Pleasant setting with minimal noise - great for friends getting together. The Goma tofu as an appetizer had an interestingly firm yet soft texture. Yuzu sake was a refreshing complement to the sweet and salty hot pot.

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  36. GinaP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    First time dining at Momokawa. Food was excellent but the staff was a bit rude. We reserved a table and then asked if we could sit at the sushi bar. When we ordered the shabu-shabu they said we couldn’t order that that the bar. And then said the tables were full, however, our original table was still empty. We stay at the table and they said we only had an hour. We stayed longer.

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  37. Becky

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Momakawa is a special restaurant to go to on special occasions, such as Memorial weekend. The staff is very dedicated to making sure the service is swell, and that you are having a good time. My husband and I decided to stay in the city for the holiday, and it was a lot of fun. We were not disappointed at Momakawa.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice experience. The shabu shabu is as good as what you could have in Japan. I recommend this place!

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  39. Gale

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hadn’t been there since before the pandemic started. Loved it then,love it now. Will definitely be one of our favourites.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Japanese food in UES! Excellent sushi and vibe!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Momokawa using the Order Online button. Momokawa also offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Momokawa also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 256-0403.

Momokawa is rated 4.7 stars by 205 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Momokawa

1466 1st Ave, New York, NY 10075

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 76th&amp;77th 1st Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Kips Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Sukiyaki
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    walk 10 min from 6 train 77nd stwalk 10 min from Q train 72nd st
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
  • Executive chef
    Mieko Okuda
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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