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Momotaro

Name: Momotaro
Address: 820 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60607
Telephone: (312) 733-4818
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

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4.7 (4039)

$31 to $50

Japanese

820 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 135 times today

Experiences are available.

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
(312) 733-4818
Website
http://www.momotarochicago.com/
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
Event Sales Manager: (312) 733-4818 ext. 2
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
820 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607
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

5PM OMA-CLASSE WITH KEISUKE ITO
$150.00 per person
Prepaid
Aug 30, 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, August 30th 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)
8PM OMA-CLASSE WITH KEISUKE ITO
$150.00 per person
Prepaid
Aug 30, 2025 only
8:00 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, August 30th at Momotaro (820 W. Lake Street) at 8pm. 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)
Sushi Dojo Cooking Class By Keisuke Ito
$75.00 per person
Prepaid
Aug 16, 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, August 16th 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)

Private dining

Popular dishes

Ninjin Sarada$10.00
carrot, ginger, soybean, citrus
Maguro*$20.00
bluefiná tuna, garlic shoyu, turnip, puffed buckwheat
Broccoli Goma-ae$12.00
Broccoli, gomae dressing, sesame seeds, scallion panko crumbs
Zucchini Dengaku$12.00
grilles zucchini, miso glaze, furikake
Momo to Buri*$17.00
sliced yellowtail, peach-rhubarb ponzu, togarashi rice crisp, and pickled rhubarb
Jidori Kimo$14.00
chicken liver paté, soba toast, seasonal jam
Kabocha Harusame Noodles$14.00
kabocha squash, togarashi chili crunch

Hot

Edamame$8.00
japanese sea salt
Miso Soup$8.00
shimeji mushrooms, seaweed, scallion, tofu
Tako Su$24.00
Spanish octopus, cucumber seaweed salad, shiso mayo
Scallop Motoyaki*$22.00
lemon miso, daikon, scallion crust
Spaghetti$16.00
spicy beef curry, scallion oroshi, black garlic oil, yuzu kosho
Tsukune Dango**$18.00
chicken dumpling, mochi rice, soft-poached egg, truffle, Karashi Mustard (requires 15 minutes)
Mapo Tofu$26.00
Japanese-style chili tofu, broad bean, roast pork (choice of rice or noodles)

Rice

Yakitori Don*$18.00
grilled chicken thigh, chicken tare, soft-poached egg
Chahan*$22.00
stone bowl beef fried rice, wild maitake, soft-poached egg
Japanese Short Grain Steamed Rice$5.00

Robata Yaki

Shishito$10.00
green peppers, lemon, sea salt
Shiitake$14.00
Japanese shiitake, Tokyo negi
Gyutan*$14.00
lemon, sea salt
Kamo To Ume [Duck Breast]$17.00
umeboshi glaze, grilled endive, orange
Negima [Chicken Thigh]$14.00
shiso marinade
Tsukune*$12.00
ground chicken meatball, soft-poached egg, tare
Beef Tsukune "Sliders"*$16.00
ground wagyu, miso mustard, bao bun
Kohitsuji [Lamb]*$24.00
2pc bone-in chop, spicy miso
Mishima Skirt Steak$18.00
seasoned with Japanese sea salt
Hotate Batayaki$20.00
brown butter miso, endive, toasted togarashi
Alaskan King Crab$0.00
shiso ginger mayo, fried shallots
- MP$0.00

From the Coals

Miyazaki Wagyu**$120.00
5 oz wagyu, ponzu, yuzu kosho, grilled market vegetables
Imperial Strip**$85.00
10 oz wagyu strip steak, grilled market vegetables, yuzu kosho
Tuna Cheek-Limited Availability
bincho grilled bluefina' tuna cheek, ponzu, lime, wasabi
Tuna Collar-Limited availability
bincho grilled bluefina' tuna collar, yuzu kosho

Nigiri (1 Pc), Sashimi (2 Pc)*

subject to availability

Kampachi$6.00
wild amber jack
- 1 Pc$6.00
- 2 Pc$10.00
Hamachi$6.00
yellowtail
- 1 Pc$6.00
- 2 Pc$10.00
Shima Aji$7.00
striped jack
- 1 Pc$7.00
- 2 Pc$12.00
Madai$7.00
snapper
- 1 Pc$7.00
- 2 Pc$12.00
Ishidai$8.00
striped beakfish
- 1 Pc$8.00
- 2 Pc$14.00
Hirame$6.00
ikejime flounder
- 1 Pc$6.00
- 2 Pc$10.00
Sake$6.00
faroe islands salmon
- 1 Pc$6.00
- 2 Pc$10.00
Akami$7.00
bluefin tuna loin
- 1 Pc$7.00
- 2 Pc$12.00
Chutoro$10.00
medium fat bluefin belly
- 1 Pc$10.00
- 2 Pc$18.00
Otoro$12.00
fatty bluefin belly
- 1 Pc$12.00
- 2 Pc$22.00
Kohada$7.00
gizzard shad
- 1 Pc$7.00
- 2 Pc$14.00
Saba$6.00
mackerel
- 1 Pc$6.00
- 2 Pc$10.00
Aji$6.00
horse mackerel
- 1 Pc$6.00
- 2 Pc$10.00
Botan Ebi$6.00
spot prawn
- 1 Pc$6.00
- 2 Pc$10.00
Yari Ika$6.00
Japanese Hokkaido squid
- 1 Pc$6.00
- 2 Pc$10.00
Hokkaido Uni$0.00
bahun urchin
- MP$0.00
Ikura$8.00
marinated salmon roe
- 1 Pc$8.00
- 2 Pc$14.00
Unagi$6.00
barbecued freshwater eel
- 1 Pc$6.00
- 2 Pc$10.00
Tamago$4.00
sweet omelet
- 1 Pc$4.00
- 2 Pc$6.00

Nigirizushi*

Chef's selected sushi

Aji Yakusugi$16.00
sugi smoked aji, wa yakumi
- 2 Pcs$16.00
Aburi Beni Toro$9.00
salmon belly, karashi miso, battera konbu
Aburi Toro$14.00
daikon, yuzu, sudachi ponzu
Aburi Saba Toro$7.00
with daikon shoga ponzu
Kumamoto Beef to Hotate$16.00
garlic sauce, fried shiso
Hokkaido Hotate$11.00
scallop, uni, ikura
Akami to Negi Toro$11.00
toro tartare, kizami wasabi
Edomae Anago$8.00
Tokyo Bay saltwater eel, nitsume sauce
Ika to Sake$8.00
spear squid, ikura, smoked salmon

Makimono (Sushi Rolls)*

Karai Tuna$16.00
big eye tuna, saikyo miso, chili powder, sriracha
Una-Kyu$15.00
barbecued eel, cucumber, unagi sauce
Kanpyo Roll$8.00
traditional sweet braised gourd
Shio Koji Sake$14.00
salmon, avocado yuzu mousse, salmon skin
Momomaki$24.00
big eye tuna, spicy octopus, pickled daikon
Kani Jomaki$16.00
snow crab, unagi, tamago, cucumber, shiso
Tekka Maki$14.00
bluefin tuna roll
Negi Toro$16.00
fatty tuna belly, tokyo scallions
Negi Hamachi$14.00
chopped yellowtail hamachi, tokyo scallion
Baby Shiitake Maki$12.00
baby Washington state shiitake tempura, togarashi

Surcharge

As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 4% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.

What 4,039 people are saying

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

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
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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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."

4,039 Reviews

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Lou VIP
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome all round. Gerald our waiter excellent and on point.
MomotaroResponded 2 days ago
Hi Lou, Now that’s what we love to hear! Thank you for the awesome shoutout — we’re thrilled you had such a great time with us. Jared is an absolute gem, and we’ll make sure he knows his service made your night. Hope we get to welcome you back soon for another stellar round! Cheers, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
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Huey
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined 5 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.
MomotaroResponded 2 days ago
Dear Huey, Thank you for your continued support over the years — we’re truly honored to be a part of your dining traditions. It’s incredibly rewarding to hear that our service and food have consistently met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon and continuing to deliver the experience you’ve come to love. Thank you, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
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Madalsa
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 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.
MomotaroResponded 2 days ago
Dear Madalsa, Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience and that our team made you feel welcome right through to the end of the evening. It means a lot to know their patience and attentiveness stood out, and we’re thrilled you enjoyed the food as well. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon — hopefully with a little more time to linger! Thank you, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
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Robert
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 7 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!!
MomotaroResponded 2 days ago
Dear Robert, Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad to hear that your experience was excellent once again — it’s always our goal to make every visit feel just as special as the last. We’ll be sure to pass your compliments along to the team; they’ll be thrilled to know their efforts made a lasting impression. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon for more phenomenal bites and great hospitality! Thank you, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
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RonB VIP
Chicago / Illinois40 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 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.
MomotaroResponded 2 days ago
Dear Ron, Thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed review — it means the world to us coming from one of our cherished regulars. We’re thrilled to know that your most recent visit lived up to your expectations, and even more so that Britani made such a positive impression. She takes great pride in anticipating our guests’ preferences, and your recognition of that effort is deeply appreciated. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the entire team, especially Britani. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable evening at Momotaro. Thank you, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
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Sarah
Chicago / Illinois1 review
4.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful experience - only one dish was not to our liking and that was the curry spaghetti. Unfortunately we took a chance and didn’t like the dish (it tasted a bit like mayonnaise on spaghetti) so nothing the restaurant could have done. Also the chicken dumplings were just Ok. Rolls and sushi were fantastic, as were the cocktails.
MomotaroResponded 2 days ago
Hi Sarah, Thank you for joining us and for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We're thrilled to hear the sushi and cocktails hit the mark — and we appreciate your adventurous spirit in trying the curry spaghetti, even if it wasn’t to your taste. Your notes help us grow, and we're grateful you took the time to share them. We hope to welcome you back soon for more of the dishes you loved (and maybe a few new favorites, too). Thank you, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
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Leon
Chicago / Illinois14 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
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.
MomotaroResponded 2 days ago
Dear Leon, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We’re so glad to know that the food and service stood out and that you found the menu full of exciting options. Your comments about the volume and energy of the dining room are appreciated and have been noted by our team. We always aim to strike the right balance between vibrant atmosphere and comfortable conversation, and your perspective helps us do just that. Thank you again for joining us — and for taking the time to share your experience. Thank you, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
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Sylvia
Mexico City3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
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.
MomotaroResponded 2 days ago
Dear Sylvia, Thank you for sharing your feedback. While we’re glad to hear you enjoyed the yellowtail, we appreciate you taking the time to detail the rest of your experience. Our goal is to consistently deliver both precision and hospitality, and comments like yours help us stay accountable to that standard. We’re always listening and looking for ways to improve, and your perspective is valuable to that process. Thank you, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
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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!!
MomotaroResponded 2 days ago
Dear Angela, Thank you for the kind words! We’re always so happy to welcome you back, and it’s wonderful to hear that Weston made this visit especially memorable. He brings such warmth and care to the table, and we’ll be sure to share your praise with him. Looking forward to the next lovely evening with you at Momotaro! Thank you, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
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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.
MomotaroResponded 2 days ago
Dear Jane, Thank you for such a lovely note! We’re so glad your night with us was memorable and that you enjoyed the meal from start to finish. It means a lot to know you’re already looking forward to your next visit — we are too! Until next time, 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 4.7 stars by 4039 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.