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: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, pescatarian, low-fat, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, sugar-free, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, raw-food, tlc, detox, aip, mayo-clinic, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
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
- New Wave Tokyo Ramen - $24: shoyu chicken broth, pork + chicken chashu, pickled menma, negi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Momo Royale - $20: double-patty burger, house-made bao bun, satsumaimo fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mapo Tofu - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins
- Nagoya Style Tebasaki Wings - $18: sweet soy-pepper glazed wings, belgium endive, ranch sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Scallop - $16: scallop, kabosu cherry blossom, pickled cherries, shisho Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Nigiri - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
- Momomaki - $15