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The Izakaya at Momotaro, Chicago, IL

The Izakaya at Momotaro

4.7
4.7
824 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Izakaya is located on the subterranean level of Momotaro. The Izakaya and its shared-plates pub-inspired menu echoes the Yokocho street scene of Tokyo. Narrow lounge-inspired ‘alleys’ around a central bar bedecked with hand-painted Japanese menus, moody neon lights, and vintage Tokyo street signs set the scene for the Izakaya’s direct nod to Tokyo’s most famous post-war black markets. Dark, energetic, and ripe with expectation, the Izakaya additionally offers a 30-seat bar featuring crafted cocktails, sakes, and a quality selection of Japanese whiskeys. Parties and programming are no strangers to the Izakaya, where a rotating selection of events, including Monday Night Karaoke, feel right at home in this lively lower-level atmosphere.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 733-4818
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gene Kato
  • Private party facilities
    The Izakaya is located on the subterranean level of Momotaro
  • Private party contact
    our Event Sales Manager: (312) 773-4818
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Cross street
    Green
  • Parking details
    Valet is located on the corner of Lake & Green
  • Public transit
    #8 Halsted Bus at Lake Street. Green & Pink line at Morgan stop.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • 2014-2024: 10 Years of Momotaro and Izakaya

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    8:00 PM
    Ring in the New Year with 10 Years of flavor and fun! Celebrate a decade of unforgettable moments with incredible vibes, chef-curated food stations, and a sparkling sake toast to kick off 2024 in style! Ticket includes food stations, sparkling sake toast, and 2 drink tickets. From 8pm-1am, join us as we toast to 10 years featuring: **Chef-Curated Food Stations** - Delectable array of dishes that’ll take your tastebuds on a journey. **Decadent Desserts** - Sweet bites to satisfy your every craving. **Sparkling Sake Toast** - Raise your glass and celebrate the new year with a special bubbly sake toast! **Great Music & Vibes** - Dance, mingle, and vibe with the best tunes all night long. Limited seating, grab your spot before it’s gone!
    2014-2024: 10 Years of Momotaro and Izakaya Photo

What 824 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Izakaya at Momotaro offers an "amazing burger" hailed as the best by many, alongside a vibrant atmosphere and delicious hand rolls. Patrons appreciate the "great service" and unique cocktails, although some note occasional slow service and loud music. Perfect for a lively night out or date night.

824 Reviews
  1. Amber

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was beautiful, the food was amazong, the drinks were unique. Would recommend.

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  2. Deanna

    New York City

    14 reviews

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    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is fantastic! Our drinks were tasty but they didn't fill the glass to near/the brim. Overall, I enjoy the vibe here - just wish it were a bit less noisy.

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  3. Erin

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The only thing worth eating is the burger. Everything else was Meh. The service was okay not great.

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  4. Claudia

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere is great! The food is amazing! And they brought us some champagne for our anniversary! Also the burger is a must try!!!

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  5. burhan

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious but the hand rolls were so unique and fun

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  6. Danny

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best burger in Chicago. Will definitely be back as soon as possible

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  7. Vanessa

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    went to try the famous burger and wasn’t notified until after we ordered drinks and were about to place a food order that the burger and chicken sandwich were sold out
    The Izakaya at MomotaroResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the review! We're sorry to hear about your experience with the burger being sold out. We aim to provide timely and accurate information to our customers and we're sorry for falling short this time. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the service and food overall. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon. Kanpai! Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya

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  8. Steven

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The burger is out of this world good. I think it may be the best I’ve had. The restaurant was very intimate seating for the tables but didn’t feel crowded. I will be back for more burger
    The Izakaya at MomotaroResponded 7 days ago
    Hey, Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our burger and found it to be the best you've ever had. We strive to provide a comfortable and intimate dining experience for our guests, and we're glad that we succeeded in your case. We noticed that you rated our service a bit lower, and we sincerely apologize if we didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to provide excellent service, and we'll definitely work on our areas for improvement. We look forward to serving you again soon! Thank you, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya

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  9. Ainsley

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food with unique flavors. Excellent service and intimate atmosphere.

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  10. Nicholas

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic burger!! We also highly enjoyed the hand rolls. However, fries were cold upon arrival and stale tasting, and the uni pasta was tiny in portion with 2 small shrimp in them...that's it! Would recommend getting burger and hand rolls and skipping everything else.
    The Izakaya at MomotaroResponded 7 days ago
    Wow, thank you for the fantastic feedback Nicholas! We're so happy to hear you loved the burger and hand rolls – those are definitely fan favorites! 🏆 We truly appreciate your thoughts on the fries and uni pasta, and we're sorry they didn't meet your expectations. We’ll definitely take your comments into account as we continue to fine-tune our menu. Thank you for recommending the burger and hand rolls – we can’t wait to welcome you back for more of those! 🍔🍣 Cheers, Merissa White General Manager Momotaro & The Izakaya

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FAQs

The Izakaya at Momotaro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 733-4818.

The Izakaya at Momotaro is rated 4.7 stars by 824 OpenTable diners.

The Izakaya at Momotaro does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Izakaya at Momotaro

820 W. Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Green
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is located on the corner of Lake & Green
  • Public transit
    #8 Halsted Bus at Lake Street. Green & Pink line at Morgan stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gene Kato
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 733-4818
  • Private party facilities
    The Izakaya is located on the subterranean level of Momotaro
  • Private party contact
    our Event Sales Manager: (312) 773-4818
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