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Momotaro — honest japanese in West Loop. Always packed, always worth it. The drinks match the food in quality. "The octopus was amazing—slightly spicy, but the sauce balanced it perfectly" — Moyo Omowabi
Jordan Gary
482 reviews
“We weren’t so impressed with the Mishima Skirt Steak, but maybe that was just a clue we should have stuck to more of the amazing sushi on the menu”
Good food, but my friend and I were asked every 10 minutes if they could take the plate away even though the plates still had food on them and we were still working through it.
So we got 8 items: some broccoli, drunken noodles, a cocktail, pork belly (a measly 5 pieces), skirt steak skewers, tuna roll (6 little pieces, grilled chicken skewers, and lastly a cocktail.
The restaurant was dimly lit, making the menu difficult to read. The draft beer was lukewarm and had little foam.
820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
“My husband and I had a fabulous time.”
My husband and I had a fabulous time! We had 2 drink, 2 rolls, 1 Miso & the Chicken/Steak skewers and it was always delicious. Our waters were constantly refilled, our waitress was lovely and the place was inviting/clean/fun! We look forward to telling our friends/family back in Florida about this place! - Catherine 🤍
Catherine Collins
Jan 2026
“Great experience at Momotaro.”
Great experience at Momotaro! Every dish was expertly crafted to perfection and every detail was well thought out. Everything came out promptly and at the right temperature. The restaurant is beautiful and has a great ambiance. The service was a little slower than I would have expected for such an expensive high end restaurant but when we did receive service it was wonderful. Will definitely be back again!
Tate G
Jan 2026
“Yum! Seated on the second floor which felt very intimate Basically got almost all of the...”
Yum! Seated on the second floor which felt very intimate Basically got almost all of the vegetarian dishes. Would 10/10 go back for the udon in vegetable broth.
Uma Mulakala
Dec 2025
“Incredible sushi.”
Incredible sushi! All the dishes we got were very dedicated served - multiple layers of flavors and cooked just perfectly. Also the ube coconut lime beverage we got was surprisingly good
Yujun Wang
Dec 2025
“Easily one of my favorite places in the city for high quality sushi and cocktails.”
Easily one of my favorite places in the city for high quality sushi and cocktails. The fish is incredibly fresh and the flavors are amazing. The service is what you expect from a restaurant of this caliber. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to momo!
Datrianna Green-Meeks
Dec 2025
“Lily was an amazing server for our party of 7.”
Lily was an amazing server for our party of 7. She suggested great drinks, appetizers, food, and desserts. She was able to accommodate us all without hesitation. The food was fresh and appreciated the flavors. Again can’t stress enough how amazing Lily was. The one star off was for the Octopus which was so hard to eat it hurt my jaw. Besides that great experience.
Huntz Shaikz
Dec 2025
“Our family had an excellent experience at Momotaro.”
Our family had an excellent experience at Momotaro! Paul was our server and he knew the menu exceptionally well. He provided recommendations that were spot-on, and he took the time to thoroughly explain each section of the menu. For the cold dishes, the Momo to Buri was the standout. In the hot dishes, we loved the Tsukune Dango, and the rice Chahan dish was fantastic. We also ordered three sushi rolls (Karai Tuna, Kani Jomaki, and Shio Koji Sake) and all were excellent. We would reorder all our food again. We were seated on the second floor, a loft-like space with only a handful of tables. It was spacious, comfortable, and had a low noise level. As we were leaving, we noticed the main floor was a bit louder, so we were grateful for our upstairs seating. We had an early 5pm reservation before heading to a 7pm Blackhawks game, and the timing worked out perfectly. We were not rushed and had a great meal. We would return and ask our server for more recommendations on our next visit!
John Hultquist
Nov 2025
“For someone who came to eat wearing white pants and suddenly got her period halfway through,...”
For someone who came to eat wearing white pants and suddenly got her period halfway through, finding tampons in the restroom was such a wonderful surprise. I’m really grateful to this restaurant for being so thoughtful — it truly saved me. Also, the staff here all look like supermodels and are incredibly friendly and polite.
Levin
Nov 2025
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars – Outstanding Service from Tanya at Momotaro.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars – Outstanding Service from Tanya at Momotaro! I’ve been to many Boka Group restaurants (Duck Duck Goat, Itoko, Alla Vita, Cabra, and more) and the service we received from Tanya at Momotaro truly stands out. Tanya’s service was exceptional from beginning to end. She is incredibly service-minded, kind, friendly, and always active in making sure everything is perfect. Her positive energy made the whole dining experience even more enjoyable. She checked on us at the right moments, offered great recommendations, and made us feel genuinely welcomed. Tanya is one of the best servers I’ve ever had, and she made our visit unforgettable. We will definitely return and we hope to sit in Tanya’s section again! 💕
kiekypvn
Nov 2025
“Went for their lunch special and i think it was a very good deal for the price.”
Went for their lunch special and i think it was a very good deal for the price. Place is beautiful as well. I had their omakase nigiri set and my friend had the 3 handroll set.
Rosa Q
Nov 2025
“The atmosphere was beautiful.”
The atmosphere was beautiful. I loved the intimate setting of this restaurant. The service was absolutely amazing and the food was perfect. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Amber Jenrette
Nov 2025
“Our sever Nui was so wonderful.”
Our sever Nui was so wonderful! She was knowledgeable and attentive. The food was delicious, the fish was fresh and the rice was cooked perfectly. And the miso soup…oh my goodness the miso soup…I had two. I could’ve eaten 15. The tofu is soft and delicate, the broth is flavorful, it’s absolutely perfect. I’m not one for religion but I’m willing to believe in whatever higher power blessed the chefs who made that miso soup.
Sydney Abbate
Oct 2025
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