As always, service on point, staff Miraculous. thank you momo team!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Spencer Lee
Phil was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kayleigh La Grutta
Our server was amazing!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Campbell
No skips incredible place! Perfect for a birthday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ahsun Jilani
Straight to the point. Here's my review on the individual dishes we order.
We ordered another Maduro Aburi Beni toro salmon belly was the best We ordered scallops which were very meaty
Shio koji sake is great roll with salmon We enjoyed negi toro
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jigger Abendano
I wrote them a long direct email with feedback and it’s been unacknowledged since July 4. Spent around $450 here for 2 for my 40th birthday. Do not recommend. Bad service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Maya Adkins
Had the chahan and it tasted bland, which is mostly fine except I noticed that it started getting really gritty, like there was sand in it. I didn't know if I was just confusing burnt bits with sand, but once I hit the bottom of the bowl I realized it was very cracked and looked nothing like the bottom of my friend's bowl. So I'm pretty sure all the black gritty bits was me eating the stone bowl that had cracked away :(
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Ed Kurowicki
Food was great as was the service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rose Tran
very delicious! phil was super helpful and service was great !
Wagyu, sushi rolls and nigiri were incredible. Can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
KIHWAN YU
I made a reservation at Momotaro for our first trip to Chicago, which was also a celebration of our wedding anniversary. We were really looking forward to a special evening and booked the sushi counter through OpenTable (Sushi Counter • Counter seating for 2 on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:15 pm).
We arrived on time and checked in at the front desk, where a staff member in front of a white monitor confirmed our reservation. A waiter then led us to our seats. After a 9-hour drive to Chicago, both my wife and I were exhausted.
As the waiter was about to guide us to our seats, my wife naturally walked ahead toward the sushi counter. The hallway was narrow and busy, so it felt like the natural thing to do. However, the waiter, watching this, made a mocking gesture—as if surprised or annoyed by her action. It came off as unnecessary and disrespectful, and my wife was visibly embarrassed.
That one moment completely changed the mood. What was supposed to be a joyful anniversary dinner turned awkward and uncomfortable. We did our best to enjoy the sushi, which was excellent, but the tone had already been set.
I understand that misunderstandings happen and that walking ahead might be against their usual procedure. But still—was that mocking gesture really necessary?
To be clear, our server during the meal was wonderful. But the front desk staff member managing reservations (the one in front of the white monitor) needs proper training in hospitality.
We left disappointed on a day that meant a lot to us. I sincerely hope this kind of experience doesn’t happen to anyone else. I will be posting the same review on OpenTable as well.
To be clear, our server during the meal was wonderful. But the front desk staff member managing reservations—the one wearing a white shirt and sitting in front of the white monitor—needs proper training in hospitality.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Jasmine L
I came back to Momotaro after about three years, excited to revisit a place I remembered fondly. The last time I was here, the chili-crusted octopus was unforgettable—perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. This time, unfortunately, it missed the mark. The octopus was tough to cut through and lacked the bold seasoning I loved before. The salad it came with also felt uninspired and didn’t add much to the dish.
We also tried the yakitori, and there was something about the coating or texture that made it seem almost breaded, which didn’t work for me. I’m used to yakitori being simply grilled with that smoky, juicy flavor, and this version just didn’t capture that.
On the positive side, my friends really enjoyed their sushi, and I have to say the chicken liver was a highlight for me—it was delicious.
Service, however, was excellent. Our waitress was incredibly friendly, attentive, and did a fantastic job explaining the menu to us. The entire staff was helpful and welcoming, which really stood out.
Overall, while there were some enjoyable elements, this visit didn’t live up to my previous experience. I hope to see the dishes return to the quality I remember.
As always, service on point, staff Miraculous. thank you momo team!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phil was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our server was amazing!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No skips incredible place! Perfect for a birthday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Straight to the point. Here's my review on the individual dishes we order.
We ordered another Maduro
Aburi Beni toro salmon belly was the best
We ordered scallops which were very meaty
Shio koji sake is great roll with salmon
We enjoyed negi toro
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I wrote them a long direct email with feedback and it’s been unacknowledged since July 4. Spent around $450 here for 2 for my 40th birthday. Do not recommend. Bad service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Had the chahan and it tasted bland, which is mostly fine except I noticed that it started getting really gritty, like there was sand in it. I didn't know if I was just confusing burnt bits with sand, but once I hit the bottom of the bowl I realized it was very cracked and looked nothing like the bottom of my friend's bowl. So I'm pretty sure all the black gritty bits was me eating the stone bowl that had cracked away :(
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Food was great as was the service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
very delicious! phil was super helpful and service was great !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You’ll want to stay longer than planned.
Restaurantji Recommends
Wagyu, sushi rolls and nigiri were incredible. Can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I made a reservation at Momotaro for our first trip to Chicago, which was also a celebration of our wedding anniversary. We were really looking forward to a special evening and booked the sushi counter through OpenTable (Sushi Counter • Counter seating for 2 on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:15 pm).
We arrived on time and checked in at the front desk, where a staff member in front of a white monitor confirmed our reservation. A waiter then led us to our seats. After a 9-hour drive to Chicago, both my wife and I were exhausted.
As the waiter was about to guide us to our seats, my wife naturally walked ahead toward the sushi counter. The hallway was narrow and busy, so it felt like the natural thing to do. However, the waiter, watching this, made a mocking gesture—as if surprised or annoyed by her action. It came off as unnecessary and disrespectful, and my wife was visibly embarrassed.
That one moment completely changed the mood. What was supposed to be a joyful anniversary dinner turned awkward and uncomfortable. We did our best to enjoy the sushi, which was excellent, but the tone had already been set.
I understand that misunderstandings happen and that walking ahead might be against their usual procedure. But still—was that mocking gesture really necessary?
To be clear, our server during the meal was wonderful. But the front desk staff member managing reservations (the one in front of the white monitor) needs proper training in hospitality.
We left disappointed on a day that meant a lot to us. I sincerely hope this kind of experience doesn’t happen to anyone else. I will be posting the same review on OpenTable as well.
To be clear, our server during the meal was wonderful. But the front desk staff member managing reservations—the one wearing a white shirt and sitting in front of the white monitor—needs proper training in hospitality.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
I came back to Momotaro after about three years, excited to revisit a place I remembered fondly. The last time I was here, the chili-crusted octopus was unforgettable—perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. This time, unfortunately, it missed the mark. The octopus was tough to cut through and lacked the bold seasoning I loved before. The salad it came with also felt uninspired and didn’t add much to the dish.
We also tried the yakitori, and there was something about the coating or texture that made it seem almost breaded, which didn’t work for me. I’m used to yakitori being simply grilled with that smoky, juicy flavor, and this version just didn’t capture that.
On the positive side, my friends really enjoyed their sushi, and I have to say the chicken liver was a highlight for me—it was delicious.
Service, however, was excellent. Our waitress was incredibly friendly, attentive, and did a fantastic job explaining the menu to us. The entire staff was helpful and welcoming, which really stood out.
Overall, while there were some enjoyable elements, this visit didn’t live up to my previous experience. I hope to see the dishes return to the quality I remember.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Fire. Fire. Fire.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10/10 every. single. time.
Enough said!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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