Momotaro · Chicago
Fulton Market's Michelin-recommended robata, sushi and late-night izakaya
Why we recommend Momotaro in Chicago
Momotaro is recommended in the Michelin Guide, and it is one of Fulton Market's defining modern Japanese rooms. Built by Boka Restaurant Group and run by Executive Chef Gene Kato, it pairs a serious robata-yaki grill and globally sourced sushi with a downstairs izakaya that keeps the night going. This is not a quiet neighborhood sushi bar. It is a multi-level restaurant with real ambition on the plate and a late-night gear most kitchens do not have.
What to expect in the room and on the menu
The setting is a multi-level modern Japanese space with sushi and robata counters stacked over a subterranean izakaya. From the grill, the jidori kimo grilled chicken oysters and the beef tsukune bao sliders are the dishes to build around. The chili mentaiko spag
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
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