Momotaro

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   Fisher

   VIP

   Pittsburgh

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food is decent, especially the sushi and nigiris. However, the food came out way too slow, and the serving size was too small. We waited 40 minutes+ for the first dish to even come out.
   

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   Jacob

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Music is a bit loud but food and service was top notch
   

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   Alexander

   VIP

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a great time and the sushi came out great! Chef Keisuke was very attentive and was a great teacher!
   

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   Isabel

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First, i showed up 30 minutes late for my reservation and they still sat me IMMEDIATELY!!! The staff was wonderful, the food was amazing, the music and the vibes were fantastic. Plus, the kitchen gave me a Valentines gift because i was sitting and eating dinner alone !! Momotaro cares about their patrons <3 I will definitely be coming back here!
   

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   Eduardo

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food. Service could be better (faster), hard to get attention, especially with the loud ambient music and people chatting. But the most important thing is the food is very good with a good value for the cost.
   

   MomotaroResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Eduardo! Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found it to be a great value. We appreciate your honest input about the service and ambiance—we’re always looking for ways to improve, and your insights help us do just that. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delicious meal, and we’ll strive to make your next experience even better! Thank You, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
   

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   Joseph

   Houston

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great overall experience, the food, atmosphere, and service are excellent.
   

   MomotaroResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Joseph, Thank you so much! That truly means a lot. I'm thrilled that you had a great experience and enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. We pour our hearts into creating a special experience for our guests, so hearing this makes my day. Hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing visit! 😊 Cheers, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
   

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   greer

   VIP

   New York City

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   While the food was excellent, the service was not. We were celebrating my daughter’s birthday, and the waiter was clearly overwhelmed with other tables so we barely saw him. It was so disappointing as I loved this restaurant so much in the past. Our order was also wrong, and he didn’t offer to rectify it.
   

   MomotaroResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Greer, I'm truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t live up to the special celebration you had planned. Birthdays should feel joyful and seamless, and I completely understand how disappointing it must have been to feel overlooked. We never want our guests to feel anything less than cared for, and I sincerely regret that we missed the mark. I appreciate you sharing this with us—it helps us improve. I’d love the chance to make things right and restore the love you’ve had for our restaurant. Please know that your feedback means a lot, and I hope we can welcome you back for a much better experience. Thank You, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
   

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   Sydney

   VIP

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   thank you for making my friend’s birthday so special! one of my favorite restaurants now!
   

   MomotaroResponded 3 days ago

   Sydney! That makes me so happy to hear! 🎉 We love being part of special celebrations, and it means the world that we could make your friend’s birthday memorable. Welcome to the family—we can’t wait to have you back for more amazing meals! 💛🍣✨ Cheers, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
   

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   Jon

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, outstanding service, and a cozy yet lively atmosphere. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making our first restaurant week experience in Chicago truly memorable. We can't stop thinking about the delicious food and dessert we had—we’ll definitely be back!
   

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   MomotaroResponded 3 days ago

   Yesss! Thank you so much for the amazing review! 🙌 We’re beyond excited that your first Restaurant Week experience in Chicago was such a hit! It’s all about great food, fantastic service, and that cozy vibe, so we’re so happy it made such an impression. Can’t wait to have you back for more deliciousness and even more unforgettable moments! 🍣🍰✨ Cheers Jon! Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
   

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    Julianna

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Me and my partner are both veterans of the industry and can recognize when staff work above and beyond standards. First and foremost our server Justin was excellent, he knew the entire menu and was able to recommend food and drinks my partner and I both enjoyed. The support staff was great and our experience was very smooth. After our meal we headed to Izakaya and had a great time with the Brandon who added to an overall wonderful night.
    

    MomotaroResponded 3 days ago

    Julianna! Wow, thank you so much for such kind words! 😊 It truly means the world coming from veterans of the industry like you. We're thrilled that Justin and the entire team made your experience memorable—it’s exactly what we strive for! And hearing that Brandon helped top off your night just makes us so happy. We're beyond grateful for your support and can’t wait to welcome you back for another wonderful experience! 🙌🍣✨ Cheers, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya
    

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