Momotaro

“Went here for an anniversary lunch, they greeted up with a free drink (non-alcoholic sparking tea) which was a nice touch. We started the lunch with the spicy salmon dip which I highly recommend followed by an assortment of their maki and hand rolls. For dessert we opted for the yuzu pie and it was delicious! Would definitely visit again.”

“I absolutely loved this restaurant! They have a great variety of vegetarian dishes. I ordered the miso soup, the Chan Chan, which was a generous portion and absolutely delicious, and one of their vegetarian sushi rolls. Everything was amazing! My husband ordered the lamb chops, and he loved them as well. The service was excellent, the cocktails were delicious, and the atmosphere was spectacular. It’s the perfect place for a special occasion. I would definitely come back the next time I’m visiting Chicago.”

“Momotaro Japanese — A Beautiful Experience That Falls Short on the Plate Momotaro checks all the boxes for a stylish night out — great ambiance, an impressive whisky selection, and some genuinely tasty craft beers. But if you’re coming for the food, temper your expectations. Having dined at Yardbird in Hong Kong, I’ll use that as my benchmark for robata — and Momotaro doesn’t quite get there. We ordered four skewers: the chicken thigh was the standout, well-cooked and flavorful. The steak was solid, particularly with the soy sauce and wasabi accompaniment. The duck came as a single skewer, which made it harder to share. The tsukune, however, was a letdown — no silky egg yolk in a soy sauce bowl, none of the care that makes that dish special. The sushi had good flavor but felt skimpy. The nigiri portions were small, and the fish appeared to be cut thin and stretched to cover the rice — you’re paying a premium price for less than you’d expect. The karai tuna roll was similarly disappointing — I couldn’t taste any heat or sriracha at all. At its price point, Momotaro feels like it’s leaning on atmosphere over substance. The food is good — just not great value for what’s on the plate. Would I recommend it? Sure, for drinks and the vibe. Would I go back for dinner? Probably not.”

“A Michelin-star restaurant. Out of the 10 rolls we ordered, only 7 were served. Honestly, only 2 of them were actually delicious. The rest were very ordinary, and what was labeled as “rolls” turned out to be maki — 5 out of the 7 we ordered. The bill was $150 for two people, and I wouldn’t say it was exceptionally tasty for that price. The restaurant feels overrated. If this is supposed to be a sushi restaurant, then their sushi is definitely not among the best, unless perhaps we simply chose the wrong items. Also, take a look at this restroom. Absolutely ужасный — truly terrible. Many lower-level restaurants have a much nicer restroom interior, better cleanliness, and more style. The overall impression left a bad aftertaste. Would I recommend this place? Definitely not. The only positive was that the waitress was smiling and pleasant. The girl who led us to the table seemed like she had to force herself to be polite. (And just to note, this was not the end of the workday — it was only the beginning.) Another plus was the unusual interior, and the prices written in yuan looked pretty cool as well.”

“The restaurant was dimly lit, making the menu difficult to read. The draft beer was lukewarm and had little foam. I asked for a refill, but it never arrived. I asked again, but it didn't arrive until the third time. My daughter tried to order a fried shrimp bowl that she saw on the Google Maps menu, but was told it was only available on the basement floor. I wish it hadn't been written on the restaurant's photos.The soy sauce poured generously into the small dish overpowered the flavor of the sushi. Pouring soy sauce generously is not elegant in a sushi restaurant. It ruined the experience. A sushi and sashimi restaurant should provide soy sauce at each table so customers can adjust the amount to their liking. Also, for some reason, only two small dishes of soy sauce were provided, even though there were three of us. The atmosphere was good. The sushi wasn't bad, but it wasn't worth the price. I won't be going again.”