Momotaro · Restaurant · Chicago
Fulton Market's Michelin-recommended robata, sushi and late-night izakaya
Momotaro is one of Fulton Market's defining modern Japanese rooms, recommended in the Michelin Guide and built by the Boka Restaurant Group. Executive Chef Gene Kato pairs a serious robata-yaki grill and globally sourced sushi with a subterranean izakaya, so this is a multi-level restaurant with real ambition on the plate and a late-night gear most kitchens do not have.
The setting stacks sushi and robata counters over the downstairs izakaya. From the grill, the jidori kimo grilled chicken oysters and the beef tsukune bao sliders are the dishes to build a table around. The chili mentaiko spaghetti is the cult order regulars insist on, and the ebi uni maguro sushi shows what the fish program can do. Portions are meant to be passed, so a table does better ordering across the grill and the r
Address: 820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, Chicago
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Hours of operation
- Monday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Thursday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Friday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Saturday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Sunday: 17:00 – 22:00
Frequently asked about Momotaro
How do I get a reservation at Momotaro in Chicago?
Tables at Momotaro are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Chicago plan, MyRSVP handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Momotaro?
Momotaro is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Momotaro?
Momotaro runs an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Momotaro located?
Momotaro is in Chicago, at 820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607. MyRSVP can build it into a full Chicago itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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