Great sushi. Liked the pre-fixe menu. Was quite tight in there space wise though. Cute and cozy restaurant, a bit on the pricier side.
Sky Shi
Best sukiyaki in NYC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jen Man
Best Shabu Shabu in town! So glad to rediscovered them after so many years as I didn’t realize they relocated from Murray Hill. Service is always on point (been here 8 times over the last 7 months). Great sake offerings by the glass and authentic desserts too!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Huang
During my recent visit to Momokawa, I encountered a situation that left me both puzzled and concerned. The food, notably the sukiyaki, although decent, came with a price tag that leaned on the higher side. However, what truly set the tone for my review was not the quality of the food but the billing practices and the perceived service disparity.Upon receiving our bill, I was surprised to find a mandatory 20% tip added. This practice was unexpected, especially since we were a party of only four, which traditionally does not warrant an automatically included gratuity. The confusion deepened when I noticed that the table next to us, comparably sized, was not subjected to this mandatory tip. This discrepancy led me to question the criteria used for imposing this charge and whether there was an underlying bias at play. While we habitually tip 20%, the essence of tipping lies in its voluntary nature, rewarding service that goes above and beyond. The concern escalates when considering the possibility of prejudice influencing the decision to add a mandatory tip to our bill and not to others.In conclusion, while the culinary offerings at Momokawa might meet expectations, the overshadowing issues of billing practices and the potential for biased service treatment cast a shadow over my dining experience. I hope this feedback encourages Momokawa to reevaluate their policies and approach to ensure a fair, transparent, and enjoyable experience for all patrons, irrespective of background.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Kevin L.
Warm and attentive staff. Food was pretty good. Beef sukiyaki was the best with table service.
DanielH
During my recent visit to Momokawa, I encountered a situation that left me both puzzled and concerned. The food, notably the sukiyaki, although decent, came with a price tag that leaned on the higher side. However, what truly set the tone for my review was not the quality of the food but the billing practices and the perceived service disparity. Upon receiving our bill, I was surprised to find a mandatory 20% tip added. This practice was unexpected, especially since we were a party of only four, which traditionally does not warrant an automatically included gratuity. The confusion deepened when I noticed that the table next to us, comparably sized, was not subjected to this mandatory tip. This discrepancy led me to question the criteria used for imposing this charge and whether there was an underlying bias at play. While we habitually tip 20%, the essence of tipping lies in its voluntary nature, rewarding service that goes above and beyond. The concern escalates when considering the possibility of prejudice influencing the decision to add a mandatory tip to our bill and not to others. In conclusion, while the culinary offerings at Momokawa might meet expectations, the overshadowing issues of billing practices and the potential for biased service treatment cast a shadow over my dining experience. I hope this feedback encourages Momokawa to reevaluate their policies and approach to ensure a fair, transparent, and enjoyable experience for all patrons, irrespective of background.
Diego DMP
Momokawa is a great upscale Japanese restaurant. The decoration is elegant and beautiful, there are some art pieces on the walls to sell. The service is good, some of the servers are very nice although others are a bit impatient. They made a small mess with the bill but ended up being all correct.I had a YUZU COCKTAIL which tasted good, pretty much like a yuzu juice, almost no alcohol. For three people, we started with JELLY FISH GHD (Amazing, its crispy and comes with a vinager sesame sauce with cucumber and shittake), ORGANIC AGEDASHI TOFU (comes in a delicious soy sauce and was really tasty, soft and juicy inside), ASSORTED SASHIMI (7 kinds of fish- scallops are hidden in the picture - It was really fresh and good quality), KAMO REISI (Breast duck with orange), DASHIMAKI TAMAGO (I could have skipped this one), BEEF SUKIYAKI DON with WAGYU (really tasty wagyu, soft boiled egg and some veggies over rice), EEL AVOCADO ROLL (a well done classic), TERIYAKI CHICKEN (chicken was good, served with some "bit hard" green beans and broccoli). I had the HOT ZENZAI for dessert but it was not really my thing, like a sweet bean soup.Although everything was quite good, I will definitely recommend trying the JELLY FISH, the AGEDASHI TOFU, and the BEEF SUKIYAKI.Everything was really fresh, the wasabi was high quality, and the sashimi and some other dishes came with miso soup and green salad.SPANISH:Momokawa is a good upscale Japanese restaurant. The decor is stylish and good, there are some artworks on the walls to sell. The service is good, some of the waiters are very friendly although others are a little impatient. They made a little mess with the bill but in the end everything was correct.I tried a YUZU COCKTAIL that tasted good, although more like a yuzu juice, almost non-alcoholic. For three people, we started with JELLY FISH GHD (Amazing, crunchy and comes with a sesame vinegar sauce with cucumber and shittake mushrooms), ORGANIC AGEDASHI TOFU (comes in a delicious sauce and was very tasty, soft and juicy inside), SASHIMI ASSORTMENT (7 types of fish- the scallops are hidden in the picture - Very fresh and good quality fish), KAMO REISI (Duck breast with orange), DASHIMAKI TAMAGO (I could have skipped this one), SUKIYAKI with WAGYU (very tasty wagyu, soft boiled egg and some vegetables over rice), ELE AND AVOCADO ROLL (a well-made classic), CHICKEN TERIYAKI (the chicken was good, served with some "a little tough" green beans and broccoli). I had the hot ZENZAI for dessert but it wasn't much to my taste, like a sweet bean soup.Although everything was quite delicious, I would definitely recommend trying the JELLY FISH, AGEDASHI TOFU, and BEEF SUKIYAKI.Everything was very fresh, the wasabi was high quality and the sashimi and some other dishes come with miso soup and green salad.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Diego D.
Momokawa is a great upscale Japanese restaurant. The decoration is elegant and beautiful, there are some art pieces in the walls for sell. The service is good, some of the servers are very nice although others are a bit impatient. They made a small mess with the bill but ended up being all correct. I had a YUZU COCKTAIL which tasted good, pretty much like a yuzu juice, almost no alcohol. For three people, we started with JELLY FISH GHD (Amazing, its crispy and comes with a vinager sesame sauce with cucumber and shittake), ORGANIC AGEDASHI TOFU (comes in a delicious soy sauce and was really tasty, soft and juicy inside), ASSORTED SASHIMI (7 kinds of fish - scallops are hidden in the picture - It was really fresh and good quality), KAMO REISI (Breast duck with orange), DASHIMAKI TAMAGO (I could have skipped this one), BEEF SUKIYAKI DON with WAGYU (really tasty wagyu, soft boiled egg and some veggies over rice), EEL AVOCADO ROLL (a well done classic), TERIYAKI CHICKEN (chicken was good, served with some "bit hard" green beens and brocoli). I had the HOT ZENZAI for dessert but it was not really my thing, like a sweet bean soup. Although everything was quite good, I will definetely recommend trying the JELLY FISH, the AGEDASHI TOFU, and the BEEF SUKIYAKI. Everything was really fresh, the wasabi was high quality, and the sashimi and some other dishes come with miso soup and green salad. ESPAÑOL: Momokawa es un buen restaurante japonés exclusivo. La decoración es elegante y buena, hay algunas obras de arte en las paredes para vender. El servicio es bueno, algunos de los camareros son muy amables aunque otros son un poco impacientes. Hicieron un pequeño lío con la factura pero al final todo estaba correcto. Probé un CÓCTEL DE YUZU que sabía bien, aunque más bien como un zumo de yuzu, casi sin alcohol. Para tres personas, comenzamos con JELLY FISH GHD (Increíble, crujiente y viene con una salsa de vinagre de sésamo con pepino y setas shittake), TOFU AGEDASHI ORGÁNICO (viene en una salsa deliciosa y estaba muy sabroso, suave y jugoso por dentro), SURTIDO DE SASHIMI (7 tipos de pescado - las vieiras están escondidas en la imagen - Pescado muy fresco y de buena calidad), KAMO REISI (Pechuga de pato con naranja), DASHIMAKI TAMAGO (podría haberme saltado este), SUKIYAKI con WAGYU (wagyu muy sabroso, huevo blando cocido y algunas verduras sobre arroz), ROLLO DE ANGUILA Y AGUACATE (un clásico bien hecho), POLLO TERIYAKI (el pollo estaba bueno, servido con unas judías verdes "un poco duras" y brócoli). Tomé el ZENZAI caliente de postre pero no era mucho de mi gusto, como una sopa de alubias dulce. Aunque todo estaba bastante rico, yo definitivamente recomendaría probar la JELLY FISH, el AGEDASHI TOFU y el BEEF SUKIYAKI. Todo estaba muy fresco, el wasabi era de alta calidad y el sashimi y algunos otros platos vienen con sopa de miso y ensalada verde.
Paris4
Love this restaurant ALWAYS -however, the kitchen has last call at 9:30 and on a Friday night, it was a bit disappointing to have the staff cleaning around us while we ate. Next time it would be helpful to know, especially with a 9:00 reservation. Otherwise, love it.
Felix Xu (felix)
Best sukiyaki in town. The price is a little bit expensive, but for the quality of the meat and the experience. It's definitely worth it.
Terrible service, low quality food! Not even a Japanese restaurant. Outsourcing to some Koreans who don't know how to do their work! I wish I could give a negative rating, sadly I couldn't. definitely, the worst restaurant in town!
Oscar Escobedo
The food is great, the service is unparalleled. Naoto and the whole team are always warm and welcoming.Always an amazing experience here!
Fernando G. Estudillo
This place is the best shabu shabu in new york city hands down. Naoto (the host) is so welcoming and always in a great mood.I would recommend to anyone and everyone!10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emmanuel Ramos
Momokawa is an awesome Japanese restaurant. The service was excellent! The ramen and takoyaki we ordered were so tasty. The seaweed tasted weird; I will not order that again. The atmosphere is excellent! I wish there were some background music playing because it is so quiet. I will come back to this place!Parking: Hard parking, street parking. Expect to get ticketed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Cheryl Pink
momokawa is an awesome upscale Japanese Restaurant. One of the best dishes you should try is their Sukiyaki, it was literally the best sukiyaki we had.Sukiyaki is essentially a hotpot but with a soy sauce based broth, it comes with assorted veggie and tofu.It is a great combo pair with the outstandingA5 MIYAZAKI RIB EYE. The beef is so tender in texture and has a buttery mouth feel. Dip into an organic egg for extra richness.The entire experience was fantastic with an excellent service.Featured⤵? MIYAZAKI BEEF for 2? Dashimaki Tamago ???? Kani Su ??? Black COD
Great sushi. Liked the pre-fixe menu. Was quite tight in there space wise though. Cute and cozy restaurant, a bit on the pricier side.
Best sukiyaki in NYC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Shabu Shabu in town! So glad to rediscovered them after so many years as I didn’t realize they relocated from Murray Hill. Service is always on point (been here 8 times over the last 7 months). Great sake offerings by the glass and authentic desserts too!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
During my recent visit to Momokawa, I encountered a situation that left me both puzzled and concerned. The food, notably the sukiyaki, although decent, came with a price tag that leaned on the higher side. However, what truly set the tone for my review was not the quality of the food but the billing practices and the perceived service disparity.Upon receiving our bill, I was surprised to find a mandatory 20% tip added. This practice was unexpected, especially since we were a party of only four, which traditionally does not warrant an automatically included gratuity. The confusion deepened when I noticed that the table next to us, comparably sized, was not subjected to this mandatory tip. This discrepancy led me to question the criteria used for imposing this charge and whether there was an underlying bias at play. While we habitually tip 20%, the essence of tipping lies in its voluntary nature, rewarding service that goes above and beyond. The concern escalates when considering the possibility of prejudice influencing the decision to add a mandatory tip to our bill and not to others.In conclusion, while the culinary offerings at Momokawa might meet expectations, the overshadowing issues of billing practices and the potential for biased service treatment cast a shadow over my dining experience. I hope this feedback encourages Momokawa to reevaluate their policies and approach to ensure a fair, transparent, and enjoyable experience for all patrons, irrespective of background.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Warm and attentive staff. Food was pretty good. Beef sukiyaki was the best with table service.
During my recent visit to Momokawa, I encountered a situation that left me both puzzled and concerned. The food, notably the sukiyaki, although decent, came with a price tag that leaned on the higher side. However, what truly set the tone for my review was not the quality of the food but the billing practices and the perceived service disparity. Upon receiving our bill, I was surprised to find a mandatory 20% tip added. This practice was unexpected, especially since we were a party of only four, which traditionally does not warrant an automatically included gratuity. The confusion deepened when I noticed that the table next to us, comparably sized, was not subjected to this mandatory tip. This discrepancy led me to question the criteria used for imposing this charge and whether there was an underlying bias at play. While we habitually tip 20%, the essence of tipping lies in its voluntary nature, rewarding service that goes above and beyond. The concern escalates when considering the possibility of prejudice influencing the decision to add a mandatory tip to our bill and not to others. In conclusion, while the culinary offerings at Momokawa might meet expectations, the overshadowing issues of billing practices and the potential for biased service treatment cast a shadow over my dining experience. I hope this feedback encourages Momokawa to reevaluate their policies and approach to ensure a fair, transparent, and enjoyable experience for all patrons, irrespective of background.
Momokawa is a great upscale Japanese restaurant. The decoration is elegant and beautiful, there are some art pieces on the walls to sell. The service is good, some of the servers are very nice although others are a bit impatient. They made a small mess with the bill but ended up being all correct.I had a YUZU COCKTAIL which tasted good, pretty much like a yuzu juice, almost no alcohol. For three people, we started with JELLY FISH GHD (Amazing, its crispy and comes with a vinager sesame sauce with cucumber and shittake), ORGANIC AGEDASHI TOFU (comes in a delicious soy sauce and was really tasty, soft and juicy inside), ASSORTED SASHIMI (7 kinds of fish- scallops are hidden in the picture - It was really fresh and good quality), KAMO REISI (Breast duck with orange), DASHIMAKI TAMAGO (I could have skipped this one), BEEF SUKIYAKI DON with WAGYU (really tasty wagyu, soft boiled egg and some veggies over rice), EEL AVOCADO ROLL (a well done classic), TERIYAKI CHICKEN (chicken was good, served with some "bit hard" green beans and broccoli). I had the HOT ZENZAI for dessert but it was not really my thing, like a sweet bean soup.Although everything was quite good, I will definitely recommend trying the JELLY FISH, the AGEDASHI TOFU, and the BEEF SUKIYAKI.Everything was really fresh, the wasabi was high quality, and the sashimi and some other dishes came with miso soup and green salad.SPANISH:Momokawa is a good upscale Japanese restaurant. The decor is stylish and good, there are some artworks on the walls to sell. The service is good, some of the waiters are very friendly although others are a little impatient. They made a little mess with the bill but in the end everything was correct.I tried a YUZU COCKTAIL that tasted good, although more like a yuzu juice, almost non-alcoholic. For three people, we started with JELLY FISH GHD (Amazing, crunchy and comes with a sesame vinegar sauce with cucumber and shittake mushrooms), ORGANIC AGEDASHI TOFU (comes in a delicious sauce and was very tasty, soft and juicy inside), SASHIMI ASSORTMENT (7 types of fish- the scallops are hidden in the picture - Very fresh and good quality fish), KAMO REISI (Duck breast with orange), DASHIMAKI TAMAGO (I could have skipped this one), SUKIYAKI with WAGYU (very tasty wagyu, soft boiled egg and some vegetables over rice), ELE AND AVOCADO ROLL (a well-made classic), CHICKEN TERIYAKI (the chicken was good, served with some "a little tough" green beans and broccoli). I had the hot ZENZAI for dessert but it wasn't much to my taste, like a sweet bean soup.Although everything was quite delicious, I would definitely recommend trying the JELLY FISH, AGEDASHI TOFU, and BEEF SUKIYAKI.Everything was very fresh, the wasabi was high quality and the sashimi and some other dishes come with miso soup and green salad.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Momokawa is a great upscale Japanese restaurant. The decoration is elegant and beautiful, there are some art pieces in the walls for sell. The service is good, some of the servers are very nice although others are a bit impatient. They made a small mess with the bill but ended up being all correct. I had a YUZU COCKTAIL which tasted good, pretty much like a yuzu juice, almost no alcohol. For three people, we started with JELLY FISH GHD (Amazing, its crispy and comes with a vinager sesame sauce with cucumber and shittake), ORGANIC AGEDASHI TOFU (comes in a delicious soy sauce and was really tasty, soft and juicy inside), ASSORTED SASHIMI (7 kinds of fish - scallops are hidden in the picture - It was really fresh and good quality), KAMO REISI (Breast duck with orange), DASHIMAKI TAMAGO (I could have skipped this one), BEEF SUKIYAKI DON with WAGYU (really tasty wagyu, soft boiled egg and some veggies over rice), EEL AVOCADO ROLL (a well done classic), TERIYAKI CHICKEN (chicken was good, served with some "bit hard" green beens and brocoli). I had the HOT ZENZAI for dessert but it was not really my thing, like a sweet bean soup. Although everything was quite good, I will definetely recommend trying the JELLY FISH, the AGEDASHI TOFU, and the BEEF SUKIYAKI. Everything was really fresh, the wasabi was high quality, and the sashimi and some other dishes come with miso soup and green salad. ESPAÑOL: Momokawa es un buen restaurante japonés exclusivo. La decoración es elegante y buena, hay algunas obras de arte en las paredes para vender. El servicio es bueno, algunos de los camareros son muy amables aunque otros son un poco impacientes. Hicieron un pequeño lío con la factura pero al final todo estaba correcto. Probé un CÓCTEL DE YUZU que sabía bien, aunque más bien como un zumo de yuzu, casi sin alcohol. Para tres personas, comenzamos con JELLY FISH GHD (Increíble, crujiente y viene con una salsa de vinagre de sésamo con pepino y setas shittake), TOFU AGEDASHI ORGÁNICO (viene en una salsa deliciosa y estaba muy sabroso, suave y jugoso por dentro), SURTIDO DE SASHIMI (7 tipos de pescado - las vieiras están escondidas en la imagen - Pescado muy fresco y de buena calidad), KAMO REISI (Pechuga de pato con naranja), DASHIMAKI TAMAGO (podría haberme saltado este), SUKIYAKI con WAGYU (wagyu muy sabroso, huevo blando cocido y algunas verduras sobre arroz), ROLLO DE ANGUILA Y AGUACATE (un clásico bien hecho), POLLO TERIYAKI (el pollo estaba bueno, servido con unas judías verdes "un poco duras" y brócoli). Tomé el ZENZAI caliente de postre pero no era mucho de mi gusto, como una sopa de alubias dulce. Aunque todo estaba bastante rico, yo definitivamente recomendaría probar la JELLY FISH, el AGEDASHI TOFU y el BEEF SUKIYAKI. Todo estaba muy fresco, el wasabi era de alta calidad y el sashimi y algunos otros platos vienen con sopa de miso y ensalada verde.
Love this restaurant ALWAYS -however, the kitchen has last call at 9:30 and on a Friday night, it was a bit disappointing to have the staff cleaning around us while we ate. Next time it would be helpful to know, especially with a 9:00 reservation. Otherwise, love it.
Best sukiyaki in town. The price is a little bit expensive, but for the quality of the meat and the experience. It's definitely worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Terrible service, low quality food! Not even a Japanese restaurant. Outsourcing to some Koreans who don't know how to do their work! I wish I could give a negative rating, sadly I couldn't. definitely, the worst restaurant in town!
The food is great, the service is unparalleled. Naoto and the whole team are always warm and welcoming.Always an amazing experience here!
This place is the best shabu shabu in new york city hands down. Naoto (the host) is so welcoming and always in a great mood.I would recommend to anyone and everyone!10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Momokawa is an awesome Japanese restaurant. The service was excellent! The ramen and takoyaki we ordered were so tasty. The seaweed tasted weird; I will not order that again. The atmosphere is excellent! I wish there were some background music playing because it is so quiet. I will come back to this place!Parking: Hard parking, street parking. Expect to get ticketed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
momokawa is an awesome upscale Japanese Restaurant. One of the best dishes you should try is their Sukiyaki, it was literally the best sukiyaki we had.Sukiyaki is essentially a hotpot but with a soy sauce based broth, it comes with assorted veggie and tofu.It is a great combo pair with the outstandingA5 MIYAZAKI RIB EYE. The beef is so tender in texture and has a buttery mouth feel. Dip into an organic egg for extra richness.The entire experience was fantastic with an excellent service.Featured⤵? MIYAZAKI BEEF for 2? Dashimaki Tamago ???? Kani Su ??? Black COD
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5