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Momokawa UES - Momokawa, New York, NY

Momokawa

4.7
4.7
155 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

7:30 PM


Booked 25 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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

    Casual Dress

  • Neighborhood

    Kips Bay

  • Cross street

    Between 76th&77th 1st Avenue

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 155 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service for my moms bday meal. Will def go back
  2. jzinn

    New York Area

    150 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    150 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    What a great dinner. We shared Shabu Shabu, which was so much fun. And, the sushi and sashimi is lways excellent. it was delicious and the service was first rate.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    Great food, very overpriced for what it is. The shabu shabu is over $140 for mostly cabbage and sprouts with a little meat. Not worth the price
  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Very authentic, even though they serve sushi, the emphasis on quality beef and sukiyaki etc. it is not your typical Japanese dining experience. The food was outstanding - just delicious.
  5. mgfood

    New York Area

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Good service quality food. Thank you
  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food quality, great service, very nice ambiance
  7. AviK

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    We didn’t like the food here.
  8. Jacquiesfoodfortalk

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was a wonderful way to celebrate Valentine’s Day!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great dinning experience with dedicate food.
  10. JamieR

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The Toro melted in your mouth and almost everything else thrilled your tastebuds. Good value too.
  11. DanielC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience5
    Food was delicious, but service was terrible. Waited 30 minutes to order and another 20 for the sukiyaki ingredients to arrive.
  12. justeu

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Go to spot on UES. Super nice staff. Food is amazing
  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and attentive staff. A bit cramped. Would highly recommend it!
  14. BarryS

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Momokawa has been, and continues to be, the best of the best for the dishes it serves. We are special fans of the beef sukiyaki. The staff is terrific!!
  15. Jonny

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sukiyaki was wonderful, and the wait staff was very helpful getting it started.
  16. Gmon

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant, service was outstanding and food was delicious
  17. nydiner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    it's good quality food. if you are in the neighborhood, check it out.
  18. Jonathan

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Bad service. We wait for the dessert for 20 minutes and it didn't come. During the time, nobody add water and serve
  19. DanL

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant did not look like anything much from the outside. However, I was impressed that most of the patrons were Japanese, since this was a Japanese restaurant. I loved the shabu shabu and sukiyaki, which were very popular here. I would definitely go back and recommend it to others. The service was very efficient and courteous, and the people on either side of us, at somewhat close quarters, we’re all very pleasant and friendly.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    It’s a very charming place, the service was very swift and the food was to die for.
  21. HowardW

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great omakase. Excellent short sake list. Not inexpensive but worth the price.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was really yummy and the service was very nice! I will go back again!
  23. KarenX

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Food is good, the beef and sashimi all excellent. Reasonable price, Very small restaurant, there is no waiting area. So, don’t come early for your reservation.
  24. AkiN

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved food and service and will come back soon!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meat and service.
  26. diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service1ambience5
    At this point, they should not be requiring proof of Covid vaccine. President Biden has declared the pandemic over.
  27. Joyce

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It was kind of crowded and loud in the restaurant when it was full. Sukiyaki was pretty good but expected to be salty. We have two people and ordered a small bottle of sake, a set of wagyu sukiyaki, fried oyster and toro sashimi. Enough foods for two of us. Service was good.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    We ordered sukiyaki for 2, and some stuff, to be honest, the sushi was bland, and the wagyu tasted good, but it was just the most worthy thing. I don't think other tables gonna be charged 20% tips. But that's fine, maybe it was Thanksgiving... It also is my boyfriend’s birthday so I don't want to judge anybody, but I don't think I will be back..
  29. PetraB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food is excellent and very authentic. Service was patchy but it seemed they were training new staff. Going back with friends very soon!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good sukiyaki in us, about to be as good as IMA.hhh
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Fresh delicious fish
  32. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing sukiyaki. Best in NYC
  33. HankNYC

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the most authentically tasting Japanese food in NYC.
  34. AnthonyS

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The seared spicy cod roe with frated daikon radish simply melts in your mouth! The snow crab in vinegared sauce is a must try! Loved the fried oyster hand roll.
  35. JoeyZ

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    The waiters are not able to follow up customers' needs even if there are not so many tables occupied. We waited for the sukiyaki meat for over 15 minutes before it was served. Besides, compared to other sukiyaki store's price, it is not worth eating here because of the high price; the regular miyazaki wagyu was sold higher than other restaurants did. if you are looking for a traditional place for sukiyaki, momokawa is not a good choice, but it can be a place for visiting
  36. Kawat

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious real Japanese food. Good service and nice people. I love the restaurant! It’s too warm to have Sukiyaki there?
  37. CharlotteK

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Not great food. Had to send back fried oysters. Not going back
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    very good waygu beef sukiyaki! We enjoyed it very much and the service is really great. The appetizer is a bit light, and cocktail is also quite light.
  39. CharleneS

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truly fantastic experience and meal. Staff was attentive and friendly. Food was top level
  40. AlessioA

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A neighborhood gem! Food is amazing. Absolutely recommended.

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
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
    • Staff temperature check required

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 155 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
  • Logo image for ChowNow
Google Map for Momokawa

1466 1st Ave, New York, NY 10075

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Between 76th&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

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Sushi, Sukiyaki

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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