Momokawa

4.9

244 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

Momokawa

4.9

$31 to $50

Japanese

Upper East Side

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

Wagyu & Sushi
The restaurant will serve top-quality meals served with the highest quality ingredients, along with a sushi bar led by The Sushi chef with over 30 years of experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Sukiyaki
Hours of Operation
Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 256-0403
Website
http://www.momokawanyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Mieko Okuda
Catering
Call for Details.<br />We do Japanese Catering.

Location
1466 1st Ave, New York, NY 10075
Area
Upper East Side
Cross Street
Between 76th&77th 1st Avenue
Parking details
None
Public transit
walk 10 min from 6 train 77nd st<br />walk 10 min from Q train 72nd st
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 244 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

New York City
Japanese
Manhattan
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Momokawa offers an authentic Japanese dining experience with a "great variety of food" and a fascinating menu. Renowned for its "excellent food and service," the restaurant boasts a cozy atmosphere and attentive staff. Highlights include the "Miyazaki beef," fresh Omakase, and delicious sukiyaki. Perfect for lovers of traditional Japanese cuisine.

244 Reviews

Z
Ziju
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything is perfect! It’s my second visiting the place, and it has become one of my favorite restaurants in NYC.
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Dan
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sukiyaki was delicious! Service was very polite.
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Paul
Naples
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Momokawa is a nice compact restaurant on a quiet avenue. They serve lunch. Other Japanese restaurants do not. The service was excellent. The menu was extensive with many choices of beef and sushi. Dinners are prepared the traditional Japanese recipes so be careful what you order. I liked my dinner but my partner did not like the fish smell or her dinner. The smell is part of the traditional Japanese style. Our waiter graciously arranged a alternate dinner. I would recommend Momokawa.
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Caroline
New York City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
ALWAYS love so much. We are weekly customers for a reason.
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TrungT
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oh man this place was SO GOOD! The Miyazaki beef (above the wagyu) was the most tender beef we’ve ever eaten…and dipped in the raw egg was just pure perfection!
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Michael
New York City
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 14 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food choices are excellent, with some terrific appetizers We enjoyed the fried chicken and black cod, as well as the Brussels sprouts and sushi.
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Diane
New York City
201 reviews
vip
5.0
201 reviews
Dined on 1 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time and was very impressed food was great and service was fantastic
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Me and my friends love the Wagyu Sukiyaki. It is so delicious although it has beautiful price haha
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Irina
New York City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 5 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the Omakase and it was a treat- fresh fish, tasty, right temperature! Would definitely return!Thank you!
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Stephanie
London
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 August 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
"While I understand the need to inform customers of a timed dining experience, we were CONSTANTLY REMINDED EVERY 15 MINUTES about our time limit, which made the experience feel RUSHED AND FRUSTRATED. The waitstaff FREQUENTLY came over to hurry us along if we lingered on a course, which made the entire meal STRESSFUL AND UNPLEASANT. From the moment we ordered, we felt pressured to hurry through each course. This was a TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE, and despite Momokawa being one of my favorite spots on the Upper East Side, I will never go back after this."
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FAQs

Momokawa offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Momokawa also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 256-0403.

Momokawa is rated 4.9 stars by 244 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Momokawa

4.9

$31 to $50

Japanese

Upper East Side

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1466 1st Ave, New York, NY 10075

Additional information

Cross Street
Between 76th&77th 1st Avenue
Area
Upper East Side
Hours of Operation
Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Sukiyaki
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
walk 10 min from 6 train 77nd stwalk 10 min from Q train 72nd st
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mieko Okuda
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.momokawanyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 256-0403
Catering
Call for Details.<br />We do Japanese Catering.

Momokawa

Momokawa

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Additional information

Menu

Cold Appetizer

Black Bean EdamameUS$7.00

Nasu Ni

Entrees

Miso Teriyaki SalmonUS$29.00

Teriyaki ChickenUS$25.00

Hot Appetizer

Fried Chicken WingsUS$10.00

Kaki Fried OysterUS$20.00

Rice

Beef Sukiyaki DonUS$23.00

Kuro Buta DonUS$16.00

Salad

Aburi Buri SaladUS$21.00

Jako & Mizuna SaladUS$17.00

What 244 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Momokawa offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Momokawa restaurant rated?

Is Momokawa currently accepting bookings?

Momokawa

Make a booking

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