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Momotaro, Chicago, IL
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Momotaro

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4.7 (4037)
$31 to $50
Japanese
820 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 114 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
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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What 4,037 people are saying

Momotaro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Momotaro offers a captivating dining experience with "wonderful service and amazing food." Guests rave about the "amazing selection of sushi" and the "phenomenal service" provided by knowledgeable staff. The ambiance is "gorgeous," blending modern elegance with traditional warmth, making it ideal for special occasions. While some find it "expensive," the quality is "really good."
4,037 Reviews
  1. Huey

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and amazing food. Have been coming for many years and have yet to be disappointed.

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  2. Madalsa

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Service was excellent and very attentive. We were the last people at the restaurant and the staff was very patient and did not rush us despite closing up. And food was wonderful.

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  3. Robert

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent, every time! All of the staff were really great to us and the food, as usual, was phenomenal. Thanks, Momotaro!!

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  4. RonB VIP

    Chicago / Illinois40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, both food and service during our last visit on June 27 were outstanding. We are regulars at Momotaro because we can count on a high quality experience whenever we eat there. On this occasion, our server Britani provided polished, knowledgeable service, accompanied by a ready smile; they had clearly looked up our record of previous food and drink orders and were prepared to serve us. We ordered cold and hot appetizers, grilled shiitake mushrooms and chicken thighs, and rolls from the sushi bar. All were beautifully presented and made of the highest quality ingredients. We enthusiastically recommend Momotaro and thank Britani and the other staff for a pleasant experience.

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  5. Leon

    Chicago / Illinois14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Food and service were exceptional. Great varied menu with too many wonderful items to consume in one sitting. The only (and major) issue was that the music was WAY TOO LOUD! We could barely hear each other without yelling and even had trouble communicating with our servers. People at nearby tables were also yelling which made it even harder to hear. We will not be back. Too bad, we really wanted to try more items.

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  6. Sylvia

    Mexico City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We order 4 different plates. One was burned in the bottom, the other meet was raw. Yellow tale small plate was good but nigiri’s were not well prepared. Waitress completely forgot our table twice. Place is too noisy. Impossible to hear each other in table of two.

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  7. Angela VIP

    Chicago / Illinois16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a lovely experience, made even more special by Westin's wonderful service!!

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  8. Jane

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious. What a great meal and memorable night. We loved dining at Momotaro and can’t wait to visit again.

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  9. Jessika

    Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Skylar was a great server and we had a great birthday dinner!

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  10. Kaitlyn

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top 3 burgers I’ve ever had!!! So amazing can’t wait to come back and try more.

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FAQs

Momotaro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 733-4818.

Momotaro is rated 4.7 stars by 4037 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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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 114 times today
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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