The Izakaya at Momotaro – Japanese
Descend into a neon-soaked subterranean hideaway that captures the electric energy of a Tokyo after-hours haunt, where the air hums with conversation and the savory aroma of simmering broths. The kitchen masterfully balances street-food grit with refined artistry, pairing bowls of New Wave Tokyo Ramen and crispy Nagoya-style wings with delicate nigiri and the decadent Momo Royale. This high-octane social hub invites guests to linger over signature Momomaki and spicy Mapo Tofu, offering a sensory journey through the vibrant, modern soul of Japanese nightlife.
820, West Lake Street, Chicago, IL, 60607 +13127334818 https://momotarochicago.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, aip, alkaline, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday
- 4:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Monday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Friday
- 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 4:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Menu
Main Courses
- New Wave Tokyo Ramen - $24: shoyu chicken broth, pork + chicken chashu, pickled menma, negi Available at: dinner, lunch
- Momo Royale - $20: double-patty burger, house-made bao bun, satsumaimo fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mapo Tofu - $18 Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Nagoya Style Tebasaki Wings - $18: sweet soy-pepper glazed wings, belgium endive, ranch sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallop - $16: scallop, kabosu cherry blossom, pickled cherries, shisho Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi
- Nigiri - $12 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Momomaki - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
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