The Izakaya at Momotaro

4.7

4,7

840 reviews

van $31 tot $50

Japans

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2 personen

28 dec 2024

20:30

Vandaag 60 keer gereserveerd

Experiences beschikbaar.

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Geweldig voor creatieve cocktails

The Izakaya is located on the subterranean level of Momotaro. The Izakaya and its shared-plates pub-inspired menu echoes the Yokocho street scene of Tokyo. Narrow lounge-inspired ‘alleys’ around a central bar bedecked with hand-painted Japanese menus, moody neon lights, and vintage Tokyo street signs set the scene for the Izakaya’s direct nod to Tokyo’s most famous post-war black markets. Dark, energetic, and ripe with expectation, the Izakaya additionally offers a 30-seat bar featuring crafted cocktails, sakes, and a quality selection of Japanese whiskeys. Parties and programming are no strangers to the Izakaya, where a rotating selection of events, including Monday Night Karaoke, feel right at home in this lively lower-level atmosphere.

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Aanvullende informatie

Stijl
Een hapje eten
Prijs
van $31 tot $50
Keuken
Japans, Sushi, Zeevruchten
Openingstijden
Diner Wo, Do, Zo 17:00 uur–22:00 uur Vr, Za 17:00 uur–23:00 uur
Telefoonnummer
(312) 733-4818
Website
http://www.momotarochicago.com/
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual kleding
Chef-kok
Gene Kato
Private party faciliteiten
The Izakaya is located on the subterranean level of Momotaro
Private party contact
our Event Sales Manager: (312) 773-4818

Locatie
820 W. Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
Wijk
West Loop
Kruispunt
Green
Parking details
Valet is located on the corner of Lake & Green
Public transit
#8 Halsted Bus at Lake Street. Green & Pink line at Morgan stop.
Extra
Afhaalmaaltijd, Bar/Lounge, Bier, Cocktails, Genderneutraal toilet, Glutenvrije opties, Happy hour, Kurkengeldvergoeding, Privékamers, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Wijn

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Experiences

2014-2024: 10 Years of Momotaro and Izakaya
US$ 125,00 per persoon
Vooraf betaald
alleen 31 dec 2024
20:00
Ring in the New Year with 10 Years of flavor and fun! Celebrate a decade of unforgettable moments with incredible vibes, chef-curated food stations, and a sparkling sake toast to kick off 2024 in style! Ticket includes food stations, sparkling sake toast, and 2 drink tickets. From 8pm-1am, join us as we toast to 10 years featuring: **Chef-Curated Food Stations** - Delectable array of dishes that’ll take your tastebuds on a journey. **Decadent Desserts** - Sweet bites to satisfy your every craving. **Sparkling Sake Toast** - Raise your glass and celebrate the new year with a special bubbly sake toast! **Great Music & Vibes** - Dance, mingle, and vibe with the best tunes all night long. Limited seating, grab your spot before it’s gone!

Populaire gerechten

EdamameUS$ 8,00
Japanese sea salt
Baby Green SaladUS$ 12,00
mizuna, carrot-citrus dressing
Uni Deviled EggUS$ 12,00
curry spice, chive, shiso
Miso SoupUS$ 8,00
house tofu, wakame, honshimeji mushroom
Nikkei Scallop CevicheUS$ 16,00
sashimi scallop, pickled persimmon, pine nuts, shiso oil
Blistered ShishitoUS$ 12,00
bonito mayonnaise, togarashi
Tuna Tostada*US$ 16,00
crispy nori, tuna tartare, avocado, pickled red onion, lime
Gyoza
pork & chicken filling, soy dipping sauce
- 6 PiecesUS$ 14,00
Satsumaimo FriesUS$ 9,00
Japanese sweet potato fries, miso mayo
Shake'n Kato WingsUS$ 16,00
kaarage chicken wings (choice of ramen or fire spice blends)
Mishima Skirt Steak*US$ 18,00
robata yaki, seasoned with Japanese sea salt

Tonkatsu

Berkshire Pork RibsUS$ 18,00
8oz baby back ribs, curry spice, white kimchi, ponzu, Asian chimichurri
Chicken KatsuUS$ 24,00
crispy panko-crusted chicken thigh, sweet and savory curry sauce, pickled turnip

Iza Classics

Uni PastaUS$ 23,00
uni, rock shrimp, shiso
Hamachi Kama (Collar)US$ 14,00
"kalbi" marinade, red miso crust, garic aioli
A5 Cup Noodle*US$ 38,00
sliced A5 tenderloin, pickled shishito, umami paste, soft-poached egg, shio tare
The Momo RoyaleUS$ 20,00
double-patty burger, house-made bao bun, satsumaimo fries

Rice

Yakitori Don*US$ 16,00
grilled chicken thigh, chicken tare, soft-poached egg
Chahan*US$ 22,00
stone bowl beef fried rice, wild maitake, soft-poached egg
Tamaki GoldUS$ 6,00
steamed short grain rice

Sashimi

garnished with myoga salad, pickled ginger, wasabi

Shima AjiUS$ 7,00
striped jack
AkamiUS$ 7,00
bluefin tuna loin
ChutoroUS$ 11,00
medium fat bluefin belly
OtoroUS$ 13,00
fatty bluefin belly
MadaiUS$ 7,00
snapper

Temaki

Momo JrUS$ 22,00
spicy octopus, tuna tartar, pickled daikon, nikiri
ScallopUS$ 16,00
diver scallop, yuzu kosho, pickled onion, fried garlic
Shio Koji SakeUS$ 16,00
salmon, avocado mousse, salmon skin, ikura
King CrabUS$ 26,00
king crab, ginger mayo, tempura shallot, lemon wedge

Donburi

Tuna, Tuna, TunaUS$ 28,00
akami, chutoro, tartar, nikiri, myoga salad, wasabi
Jewel BakoUS$ 38,00
Chef's selection of seasonal fish and caviar. Myoga salad, pickled watermelon radish, pickled ginger, nori sheet

Cocktails

Monk's JourneyUS$ 17,00
chicago distilling ceres vodka, aloe liqueur, matcha, lime
Before & AfterUS$ 16,00
broker's gin, manzanilla sherry, luxardo aperitivo, chamomile, lime
A Land ApartUS$ 16,00
espolon tequila, fruitful dragonberry, ming river baijiu, manzanilla sherry, coconut milk
Strawberry SwingUS$ 17,00
el guel mezcal, pineau des charentes, strawberry shiso cordial, thai spice bitters, lime
White LotusUS$ 17,00
flor de cana rum, jasmine, cardamom, red clover bitters
Kaba Old Fashioned*US$ 18,00
evan williams bourbon, mars iwai whisky, turbinado, cherry bark and sarsaparilla bitters

Highballs

Roku HighballUS$ 13,00
shiso & ginger infused roku gin, toki water
Toki HighballUS$ 13,00
suntory toki whisky, toki water
Haku HighballUS$ 13,00
hibiscus infused haku vodka, toki water

Sake

Honjozo

Dry MountainUS$ 14,00

Junmai

Itami OnigoroshiUS$ 13,00
served hot
- Kettle (500ml)US$ 52,00
Karakuchi Premium DryUS$ 16,00
Mirror of TruthUS$ 16,00

Junmai Ginjo

Black DragonUS$ 17,00
Nakao's SecretUS$ 16,00
Bride of the FoxUS$ 18,00

Junmai Daiginjo

Demon Slayer, OnikoroshiUS$ 19,00
The One with the ClocksUS$ 20,00
Pearls of SimplicityUS$ 21,00
Heaven & EarthUS$ 18,00

Nigori

Dreamy CloudsUS$ 17,00
tokubetsu junmai nigori
The Blue OneUS$ 16,00
junmai nigori

Umeshu

KiuchiUS$ 16,00

Flights

Japanese Whisky

1 oz Pour

Donyu Suru: An IntroUS$ 28,00
mars iwai; akashi blended; suntory toki
Nikka: by Japan's Oldest DistilleryUS$ 50,00
from the barrel coffey grain; taketsuru pure malt

Gin

1 oz Pour

Gin Shotto: SilvershotUS$ 34,00
ki no bi; nikka coffey; suntory roku

Sake

1.5 oz Pour

Mizu to Mai: Water + Rice = SakeUS$ 30,00
karakuchi premium dry (junmai); nakao's secret (junmai ginjo); dreamy clouds (nigori)
The Fifty Percent: Junmai DaiginjoUS$ 34,00
the one with the clocks; pearls of simplicity; demon slayer
U(mai)mi: Earthy & RichUS$ 31,00
black dragon; bride of the fox; heaven & earth

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Reviews van gasten over dit restaurant

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4.7

4,7 gebaseerd op recente scores

4,7Eten
4,5Bediening
4,7Sfeer
4,4Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding

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840 Reviews

J
Jack
Chicago
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 21 december 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Hands down the best place to go if you want a fun upbeat Japanese restaurant with 10/10 food. The staff was incredibly hospitable and knowledgeable on the menu. I’d recommend this to anyone.
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Catherine
vip
Chicago
3 recensies
5.0
3 recensies
Gegeten op 21 december 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Perfect date night / birthday spot! All the food was exceptional and the service was excellent. One of our dishes took a bit longer because it’s prepared upstairs at Momotaro, but it was delicious. Staff even apologized for the wait time! (I’d wait for crispy beef fried rice again any day!) They brought out a dessert with a candle for my boyfriend’s birthday which was a perfect treat. Can’t wait to come back! ;)
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Franco
Chicago
2 recensies
4.0
2 recensies
Gegeten op 21 december 2024
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 4
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 4
The Momo Royale is what initially drew us in and made us stay. The Japanese sweet potato fries compliment the double stack smash like yin ‘n yang. Easily the highlight. Only downside is the Wings came out and they were so hot we simply just had to stare at them for 15min for them to cool down-still delicious though. We also ordered the Pirikara Gyu and was a sneaky spicy that underlyingly lingers, but in a good way. Downside it was also super hot so the stare at the plate continued. Great vibes but a lil loud, was kind of agreeing with whatever the waitress said. Also, really great ranch
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Christian
Chicago
5 recensies
5.0
5 recensies
Gegeten op 19 december 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
It’s unfortunate I couldn’t hear the name of our Waitress. She was very personable and I could tell she really enjoyed her job. She was very helpful and simply pleasant. I’ll definitely be back for the king crab hand roll and burger. Splendid!
The Izakaya at MomotaroGereageerd op 20 december 2024
Dear Christian, Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience and that Claire, your server, made such a positive impression. She truly loves what she does, and we’ll make sure to pass along your kind words—they’ll absolutely make her day! We’re so glad you loved the king crab hand roll and burger (great choices!). We can’t wait to welcome you back for more splendid moments soon. See you again soon! Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
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Stephen
Chicago
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 18 december 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 5
Fantastic meal overall. Music was a bit too loud, and it was quite cold downstairs for a good portion of the meal, but that did not take away from the tremendous food.
The Izakaya at MomotaroGereageerd op 20 december 2024
Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tremendous food—it means the 🌎 to us. As for the chilly vibes in our subterranean hideaway, we’ll work on turning up the heat 🔥 (both literally and figuratively) to make your next visit even cozier. We’ll also keep an 👂 out to ensure the music strikes the right note next time. Your feedback helps us fine-tune the experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back underground for another fantastic meal! Cheers, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
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Kalen
vip
Chicago
5 recensies
5.0
5 recensies
Gegeten op 15 december 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 4
Excellent food and drinks. Uni pasta and the burger were fantastic.
The Izakaya at MomotaroGereageerd op 20 december 2024
Thanks for the review, Kalen! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food and drinks, especially the Uni pasta and the burger. It's always a pleasure to serve our guests at The Izakaya at Momotaro. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon. Cheers, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
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ted
vip
Greater Boston
1 recensie
4.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 15 december 2024
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 3
Fun time with a very energetic, youthful crowd. Great service and the recommendations we spot on. Share the awesome Burger and the spicy Chicken Sandwich. Chicken dumplings are also amazing
The Izakaya at MomotaroGereageerd op 20 december 2024
Hi Ted! What a fantastic review—thank you! 🎉 We’re so glad you had a great time soaking up the energy of our youthful crowd. Our team will be thrilled to hear their recommendations hit the mark! You’ve got excellent taste, by the way—sharing the burger and spicy chicken sandwich? Genius move. And those chicken dumplings are definitely crowd-pleasers! 🥟 We can’t wait to welcome you back for more good vibes and amazing bites soon. Kanpai! Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
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Dan
Hawaï
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 14 december 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
The atmosphere was perfect! The Japanese themed Izakaya, was beautifully decorated. The room with the cherry blossoms on the ceiling and the twinkling lights was enchanting. We can hear each other talking. The lighting was perfect, we were able to actually read the menus without additional lighting. It was exquisite. The food was amazing. Not too spicy, absolutely not bland. Delectable and succulent. The presentation was mouth watering. The people there were helpful, bright, delightful, and attentive. From explaining the dishes to exploring options on the menu. Definitely a place to return for a savory, delectable and scrumptious meal.
The Izakaya at MomotaroGereageerd op 20 december 2024
Hi Dan! Wow, your review just made our day! 🌸✨ We’re beyond thrilled that you loved every detail of your visit—from the enchanting cherry blossom ceiling and twinkling lights to the perfect lighting (menu-reading bliss!) and, of course, the delectable dishes. 🍣 Hearing how much you enjoyed the flavors, the presentation, and our amazing team has us grinning from ear to ear! 🥰 It’s so wonderful to know that the atmosphere and food hit all the right notes for you. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more scrumptious bites and magical vibes. Until next time! 🎉 Cheers, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
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N
Nicholas
Las Vegas
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 4 december 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
One of if not the best burger in Chicago… and from a Japanese place. Best bun easy at least
The Izakaya at MomotaroGereageerd op 20 december 2024
WOW!! 😱 You just made our day (and maybe even our entire week) with that review!! Thank you for calling us one of the best burgers in Chicago—and from a Japanese restaurant no less?! 🤩 That’s an accolade we never saw coming, and we’re absolutely loving it! We are beyond thrilled that you loved our burger (and the bun—thanks for noticing the bun, it’s a true superstar 🍔✨). Who knew our Japanese twist could rock the burger world like this?! We’re doing a happy dance over here! 💃 We can’t wait to have you back for more juicy bites and maybe a little more burger magic. 😎 Thank you so much for making our day—you're the real MVP! Kanpai! Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
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OT
OpenTable gast
Chicago
1 recensie
2.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 1 december 2024
1. Algeheel 2
2. Eten 4
3. Bediening 2
4. Sfeer 3
Our server was great, but clearly struggling with a lack of support. At one point we got our own drinks from the service well after watching the runner mill around and pass them several times. Food was good, nothing amazing. Cocktails were a little overwrought. No real reason to return.
The Izakaya at MomotaroGereageerd op 3 december 2024
Hello Robyn, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you found your server to be great, and we truly appreciate your understanding of their hard work. I apologize if there were any delays or moments where the service didn’t meet your expectations. Our goal is to provide seamless service, and we’ll certainly review your comments to ensure we’re always improving. We’re also sorry that the cocktails and food didn’t quite exceed your expectations, and we’ll take your thoughts into consideration as we continue to refine our offerings. We’d love the chance to welcome you back in the future and provide an experience that better aligns with your preferences. Best, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
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Een tafel reserveren

2 personen

28 dec 2024

20:30

Vandaag 60 keer gereserveerd

Experiences beschikbaar.

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Google Maps voor The Izakaya at Momotaro

820 W. Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

Aanvullende informatie

Kruispunt
Green
Wijk
West Loop
Openingstijden
Diner Wo, Do, Zo 17:00 uur–22:00 uur Vr, Za 17:00 uur–23:00 uur
Prijs
van $31 tot $50
Keuken
Japans, Sushi, Zeevruchten
Stijl
Een hapje eten
Dress code
Casual kleding
Parking details
Valet is located on the corner of Lake & Green
Public transit
#8 Halsted Bus at Lake Street. Green & Pink line at Morgan stop.
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Chef-kok
Gene Kato
Extra
Afhaalmaaltijd, Bar/Lounge, Bier, Cocktails, Genderneutraal toilet, Glutenvrije opties, Happy hour, Kurkengeldvergoeding, Privékamers, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Wijn

Website
http://www.momotarochicago.com/
Telefoonnummer
(312) 733-4818
Private party faciliteiten
The Izakaya is located on the subterranean level of Momotaro
Private party contact
our Event Sales Manager: (312) 773-4818

Gift card

Verstuur cadeaubonnen per e-mail of print ze uit om ze persoonlijk te geven.

Een cadeaukaart versturen

The Izakaya at Momotaro

Een tafel reserveren

Bezorg- of afhaalmaaltijden bestellen

Private dining

Aanvullende informatie

Gift card

2014-2024: 10 Years of Momotaro and Izakaya

Uni Pasta

Tuna Tuna Tuna

Tuna Tostada

Small Plates

EdamameUS$ 8,00

Baby Green SaladUS$ 12,00

Uni Deviled EggUS$ 12,00

Miso SoupUS$ 8,00

Nikkei Scallop CevicheUS$ 16,00

Blistered ShishitoUS$ 12,00

Tuna Tostada*US$ 16,00

Gyoza

Satsumaimo FriesUS$ 9,00

Shake'n Kato WingsUS$ 16,00

Mishima Skirt Steak*US$ 18,00

Tonkatsu

Berkshire Pork RibsUS$ 18,00

Chicken KatsuUS$ 24,00

Iza Classics

Uni PastaUS$ 23,00

Hamachi Kama (Collar)US$ 14,00

A5 Cup Noodle*US$ 38,00

The Momo RoyaleUS$ 20,00

Rice

Yakitori Don*US$ 16,00

Chahan*US$ 22,00

Tamaki GoldUS$ 6,00

Sashimi

Shima AjiUS$ 7,00

AkamiUS$ 7,00

ChutoroUS$ 11,00

OtoroUS$ 13,00

MadaiUS$ 7,00

Temaki

Momo JrUS$ 22,00

ScallopUS$ 16,00

Shio Koji SakeUS$ 16,00

King CrabUS$ 26,00

Donburi

Tuna, Tuna, TunaUS$ 28,00

Jewel BakoUS$ 38,00

Cocktails

Monk's JourneyUS$ 17,00

Before & AfterUS$ 16,00

A Land ApartUS$ 16,00

Strawberry SwingUS$ 17,00

White LotusUS$ 17,00

Kaba Old Fashioned*US$ 18,00

Highballs

Roku HighballUS$ 13,00

Toki HighballUS$ 13,00

Haku HighballUS$ 13,00

Sake

Honjozo

Dry MountainUS$ 14,00

Junmai

Itami OnigoroshiUS$ 13,00

Karakuchi Premium DryUS$ 16,00

Mirror of TruthUS$ 16,00

Junmai Ginjo

Black DragonUS$ 17,00

Nakao's SecretUS$ 16,00

Bride of the FoxUS$ 18,00

Junmai Daiginjo

Demon Slayer, OnikoroshiUS$ 19,00

The One with the ClocksUS$ 20,00

Pearls of SimplicityUS$ 21,00

Heaven & EarthUS$ 18,00

Nigori

Dreamy CloudsUS$ 17,00

The Blue OneUS$ 16,00

Umeshu

KiuchiUS$ 16,00