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Google
9.8
Based on 3926 reviews
JapaneseChicagovalue
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Momotaro
Momotaro is one of the best japanese restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Fulton Market.
Momotaro is the kind of japanese room in Fulton Market you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
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Rating (Google) 9.4
3,874 reviews
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9.4
Rating
Based on 3874 reviews
Best used for
date night and Fulton Market
Price and pace
splurge
Neighborhood
Fulton Market · 820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Price
splurge
Google rating
9.4 from 3,874 reviews
Phone
(312) 733-4818
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What makes Momotaro worth the move
Momotaro is an easy yes in Fulton Market when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 3,874 Google reviews.
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Public rating
9.4 from 3,874 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and Fulton Market
Style
Japanese in Fulton Market
Spend
splurge
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Google rating: 9.4 from 3,874 reviews
Price point: splurge
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9.4 from 3,874 reviews
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For now, Momotaro holds a 9.4 rating across 3,874 Google reviews.
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- Phone
- (312) 733-4818
- Price
- splurge
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 9.4 (3,874 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Japanese
- Neighborhood
- Fulton Market
Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Momotaro serve?
Momotaro is a Japanese restaurant located in Fulton Market, Chicago. Momotaro is the kind of japanese room in Fulton Market you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
What is Momotaro best for?
Momotaro is best for fulton market, date night, business dinner, stylish, upscale, cocktails. Momotaro is an easy yes in Fulton Market when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 3,874 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Momotaro?
Momotaro is in the splurge price range (splurge). Google rating: 9.4 from 3,874 reviews
Is Momotaro worth visiting?
Momotaro holds a 9.4 Google rating from 3,874 reviews. Momotaro is an easy yes in Fulton Market when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 3,874 Google reviews.
Where is Momotaro located?
Momotaro is located at 820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Does Momotaro take reservations?
Yes, Momotaro accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Is Momotaro good for a date night?
Yes — Momotaro is tagged for date night dining. Momotaro is an easy yes in Fulton Market when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 3,874 Google reviews.
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