The Izakaya at Momotaro

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   Kristie

   VIP

   Detroit

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Food was AMAZING! The staff was also very kind and knowledgeable, gave great recommendations. Will tell friends to check out Izakaya!
   

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   mike

   Chicago

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   The food was delicious! It took way too long to get my first drink. 45 minutes between the time I ordered and it was delivered. They were short one of the ingredients in a house cocktail. Instead of recommending another drink, they told me it was coming. I finally ordered something else. Not the worst thing to happen, but kind of lame.
   

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   Alejandro

   Chicago

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Burger was fine. Nothing exceptional. Drinks were ok.
   

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   Jack

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 21, 2024

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

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 21, 2024

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

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 21, 2024

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

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 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 MomotaroResponded on December 20, 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 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 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 MomotaroResponded on December 20, 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 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

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

   Excellent food and drinks. Uni pasta and the burger were fantastic.
   

   The Izakaya at MomotaroResponded on December 20, 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 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 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 MomotaroResponded on December 20, 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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