Inside the Menu

At Momotaro, the menu offers a thoughtful journey through Japanese flavors, balancing traditional and innovative dishes that pair well whether you’re here for a full meal or just some drinks at the bar. Most people start with lighter bites like the Blistered Shishito or Chicken Dumplings, then move on to the Nigiri & Sashimi selections, including the Omakase Nigiri Set for a curated sushi experience. If you’re in the mood for something with a bit of a kick, the Spicy Tako or Spicy Tuna Maki Rolls add that perfect touch of heat. The menu also includes some unique items like Beef Tsukune Sliders and Coconut Shiso Sorbet, which offer a nice contrast to the savory plates. Alongside food, the drink options range from Japanese beers to non-alcoholic choices, making it easy to find something refreshing to accompany your meal. Overall, the menu at Momotaro encourages a casual exploration of tastes that reflect the spirit of Japanese dining.

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  1. Moon On The Water 300ml – Japan's first female-run brewery presents a beautiful sake with notes of cantaloupe, white flowers and steamed rice. 300ml, serves 3-4 glasses. – $47.00

  2. Dreamy Clouds Junmai Ginjo Nigori – Unfiltered, lightly cloudy sake. Semi-dry and balanced. 720 ml, serves 7-9 glasses. – $84.00

  3. Dewano Yuki 'Snowflake' Junmai Kimoto – Experience the tradition of making sake with a paddle through this balanced, umami forward sake. 720ml, serves 7-9 glasses – $76.00

  4. Bambi Cup Junmai – 180ml, serves 2 glasses – $23.00

  5. Daruma Cup – Tokubetsu Junmai 180ml – $23.00

  6. Panda Cup Junmai – 180ml, serves 2 glasses – $23.00

  7. Euphoria Junmai Ginjo – 300ml. Serves 4 glasses – $46.00

  1. Chirashi Don Set – akami, salmon, scallop, ikura over sushi rice – $24.00

  2. Momo Bento – with tuna maki, chicken dango, served over rice – $25.00

  3. Maki Set – Featuring Classic Rolls – $21.00

  4. Omakase Nigiri Set – Seven pieces of seasonal nigiri featuring a selection of fresh fish. – $31.25

  1. Edamame – Japanese sea salt. – $8.50

  2. Shishito Peppers – Shishito peppers, lemon, sea salt – $10.50

  3. Extra Wasabi – $1.75

  4. Shiitake – Japanese shiitake mushrooms, Tokyo negi, shiso mayo. – $14.75

  5. Extra Ginger – $1.75

  6. Tamari Soy Sauce – Gluten-free Tamari soy sauce. – $1.75

  7. Miso Mayo – $1.25

  8. Broccoli Gom-Ae – Broccoli, gomae dressing, sesame seeds, scallion panko crumbs – $12.50

  9. Side Of Rice – Steamed Tamaki Gold rice. – $6.25

  10. Miso Soup – Tofu, seaweed, scallion. – $8.50

  11. Kamo Rosu – soy-tea smoked duck breast, garlic ponzu, pickled onion, japanese mustard – $16.75

  1. Orange Dream Ice Cream – 1 quart of Orange Dream ice cream. Limit of 6 per day. – $10.25

  2. Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie – 1 cookie – $3.75

  3. Momotaro Cookie Box – Selection of five cookies: Orange Sesame Cookie, Dulcey & Black Sesame Brownie Cookie, Ube Crinkle Cookie, Brown Butter Kinako Cookie, Oatmeal Choco Chunk Cookie. – $15.50

  4. Yuzu Cheesecake – Yuzu mousse, graham cracker, sancho meringue. – $5.25

  5. Black Sesame Panna Cotta – Raspberry glee, white chocolate whip, raspberry & cream crumbles. (GLUTEN FREE) – $7.25

  6. Mango-Passion Fruit Sorbet – 1 quart of mango-passion fruit sorbet (dairy free). Limit of 6 per day. – $10.25

  7. Icebox Keki – lemon sponge cake, black sesame mousse, cherry gelee – $8.50

  8. Matcha Tiramisu – matcha mascarpone mousse, hazelnut – $5.00

  9. Coconut Shiso Sorbet – 1 quart of coconut shiso sorbet (dairy free). Limit of 6 per day. – $10.25

  1. Spaghetti – Spicy beef curry, scallion oroshi, black garlic oil. – $16.75

  2. Kohitsuji (Lamb) – 2 pc Bone-in chop, spicy miso – $25.00

  3. Negima – Shio marinade – $14.75

  4. Gyutan – lemon, sea salt – $14.75

  5. Beef Tsukune "Sliders" – Ground Wagyu, Miso Mustard, Bao Bun – $16.75

  6. Kamo To Momo – Mcklug Farm peaches, ginger, fennel, duck tare – $25.00

  7. Hotate Batayaki – Brown butter miso, endive, toasted togarashi – $21.00

  8. Tsukune – ground chicken meatball, soft-poached egg, tare – $12.50

  9. Mapo Tofu – Japanese-style chili tofu, broad bean, roast pork – $27.25

  10. Mishima Skirt Steak – Seasoned with Japanese sea salt – $18.75

  1. Chicken Nanban – sweet and sour chicken, shishito tartar sauce – $14.50

  2. Gyoza – 4 pc chicken & pork dumpling, soy dipping sauce – $9.25

  3. Skirt Steak Robata – 2 skewers of wagyu, garlic ginger marinade – $12.25

  4. Extra Pickled Ginger – $1.75

  5. Hamachi Collar – Kalbi marinade, watercress, and scallions. – $14.00

  6. Extra Wasabi – $1.75

  7. Baby Green Salad – carrot citrus dressing – $5.25

  8. Side Of Rice – Steamed Tamaki Gold rice. – $7.50

  9. Sutadon – Slagel Farm pork belly, garlic soy, fresno chili, tamaki gold rice – $14.50

  10. Kohitsuji (Lamb) – 2 pc bone-in lamb chop, aka miso – $18.50

  11. Tamari Soy Sauce – Gluten free soy sauce. – $1.75

  12. Uni Spaghetti – uni, shrimp, shiso, mentaiko – $23.75

  13. Miso Mayo – $1.25

  1. Baby Shiitake Maki – Baby Washington state shiitake tempura, togarashi (vegetarian). – $12.50

  2. Kani Jomaki – Snow crab, unagi, tamago, cucumber, shiso (5 pieces). – $16.75

  3. Karai Tuna – Bigeye tuna, gochujang, sesame oil, togarashi, honey. – $16.75

  4. Negi Hamachi – Chopped yellowtail hamachi, tokyo scallions. – $14.75

  5. Momomaki – Bigeye tuna, spicy octopus, pickled daikon. – $25.00

  6. Tekka Maki – Bluefin tuna roll. – $14.75

  7. Shio Koji Sake – Salmon, avocado yuzu mousse, salmon skin, ikura. – $14.75

  8. Tekka – akami tuna – $10.50

  9. Ebi Fry – crispy shrimp – $12.50

  10. Sake – salmon – $10.50

  11. Spicy Tako – spicy octopus – $14.75

  12. Avocado – $10.50

  13. Kappa – cucumber roll – $8.50

  14. California – cucumber, crab, avocado – $12.50

  15. Negi Toro – $14.75

  1. Yakitori Don Dinner (Serves 2) – Includes: -Binchotan grilled chicken thigh, chicken tare, scallion, ajitsuke tamago, crispy chicken skin, over rice -Baby green salad, carrot citrus dressing -Miso soup, tofu, seaweed, scallion -Yuzu cheesecake – $47.75

  2. Ramen Seto (Serves 2) – Includes: -Tantanmen Ramen, chicken broth, ground pork, scallion, sesame -Kimchi cucumber -Chicken gyoza, soy dipping sauce -Yuzu cheesecake – $52.00

  3. Deluxe Robata Box (Serves 2) – Robata selections include: -king crab -negima -lamb -shishito -shiitake – $99.75

  4. Miso-Zuke Salmon Dinner (Serves 2) – Includes: -Miso marinated Faroe Island salmon, pickled wasabi leaf -Miso soup, tofu, seaweed, scallion -Yu Choy, Hakurei turnip, maitake mushroom, togarashi butter -Steamed Tamaki Gold rice -Yuzu cheesecake – $62.50

  1. Berkshire Pork Loin – 10 oz. boneless pork chop served with white kimchi, ponzu, tonkatsu sauce, Asian chimichurri & hot mustard – $23.00

  2. Chicken Katsu Sando – Crispy Jidori chicken sandwiched between lettuce, red onion, ginger mayo and housemade milk break. Served with Japanese sweet potato fries – $16.75

  3. Mishima Wagyu NY Strip – 8 oz. portion of American wagyu beef served with white kimchi, ponzu, tonkatsu sauce, Asian chimichurri & hot mustard – $52.00

  4. Berkshire Pork Ribs – 8 oz. curry-spiced baby back ribs served with white kimchi, ponzu, tonkatsu sauce, Asian chimichurri & hot mustard – $18.75

  5. Berkshire Pork Tenderloin – 10 oz. garlic and herb brined tenderloin served with white kimchi, ponzu, tonkatsu sauce, Asian chimichurri & hot mustard – $26.00

  6. Jumbo Shrimp – 2 gigantic crispy tiger shrimp served with ginger tartar sauce, white kimchi, ponzu, Asian Chimichurri & hot mustard – $20.75

  7. Half Jidori Chicken – Brined Japanese free range chicken served with white kimchi, ponzu, tonkatsu sauce, Asian chimichurri & hot mustard – $29.25

  8. Wagyu Katsu Sando – Crispy Wagyu steak sandwiched between spicy mayo and housemade milk break. Served with Japanese sweet potato fries – $35.50

  1. Lulumi Pinot Noir – California, USA – $31.00

  2. Lulumi Chardonnay – California, USA – $31.00

  3. Jean Louis Brut Blanc De Blanc – France – $31.00

  1. Yakitori Don – grilled chicken thigh, soft-poached egg, scallions, served over rice – $18.75

  2. Side Of Rice – Steamed Tamaki Gold rice. – $6.25

  3. Beef Chahan – Stone bowl beef fried rice, maitake mushrooms. – $23.00

  1. Baby Shiitake – baby washington state shiitake tempura, togarashi – $10.50

  2. Shio Koji Sake – salmon, avocado yuzu mousse, salmon skin – $12.50

  3. Kani Jo Maki – snow crab, unagi, tamago, cucumber, shiso – $14.75

  4. Momomaki – big eye tuna, spicy octopus, pickled daikon – $23.00

  1. Edamame – Japanese sea salt. – $7.50

  2. Tea Smoked Duck – soy-tea smoked duck breast, garlic ponzu, pickled onion, japanese mustard – $12.50

  3. Miso Soup – Tofu, seaweed, scallion. – $7.50

  4. Spicy Salmon Dip – salmon, perilla, fried garlic, spicy mayo, nori cracker – $12.50

  5. Mizuna Salada – Mizuna, seasonal vegetables, carrot-citrus dressing. – $9.50

  6. Blistered Shishito – Bonito mayonnaise, togarashi. – $10.50

  1. Monk's Journey – Light, refreshing cocktail featuring vodka, matcha, lime and aloe liqueuer – $15.75

  2. Winter Sol-Spice – A wintery-spiced cocktail featuring tequila, pear, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, lemon and Cynar! – $15.75

  3. Kaba Old Fashioned – Mars Iwai Japanese whisky adds a unique twist to this classic! – $16.75

  1. Shojin Set – 8pc Veg Nigiri, 12pc Veg Maki, edamame (Serves 2-4) – $62.50

  2. Deluxe Maki Box 5pc Specialty Maki – Momomaki, Hamachi Jalapeno, Crispy Shrimp Spicy Tuna, Crab Shiso, Baby Shiitake. Serves 2-4 – $105.00

  3. Jewel Bako – 12pc Omakase Nigiri, 8pc Omakase Sashimi, 6pc Classic Maki Serves 2-4 – $110.25

  4. Combination Maki Box – 8pc Omakase Nigiri, 8pc Omakase Sashimi, 12pc Classic Maki Serves 2-4 – $91.75

  1. Ebi Katsudon – crispy shrimp, scallion tartar sauce, pickled shishito – $23.00

  2. Chicken Sando – Fried chicken, lettuce, pickle, ginger mayo, satsumaimo fries. – $18.75

  3. Kamo Miso Ramen – confit duck leg, chicken & duck broth, miso tare, 7-minute egg – $23.00

  4. Chahan – stone bowl beef fried rice, wild maitake, soft poached egg – $23.00

  5. Mapo Tofu – japanese style chili tofu, broad bean, roast pork – $23.00

  6. The Momo Royale – Double-patty burger, house-made bao bun, satsumaimo fries. – $25.00

  7. Chirashi Don – tuna, scallop, salmon, tamagoyaki, ikura, shiso over sushi rice – $21.00

  8. Teishoku Set – $25.00

  9. Chicken Katsudon – crispy chicken cutlet, pickled carrot-daikon slaw, ginger mayo, katsu sauce, served over rice – $18.75

  1. Flying Dog Underdog Lager – 12oz Can – $4.25

  2. Asahi – Japanese rice lager. 12oz can. – $5.25

  3. Hitachino Ginger Non Ale – Japanese non-alcoholic beer brewed with ginger. 11.3oz bottle. – $8.50

  1. Ramune Original – Japanese lemon-lime soda. The one with the marble! – $5.25

  2. Coca Cola – 12oz Can – $3.25

  3. Diet Coca Cola – 12oz Can – $3.25

  4. Sprite – 12oz Can – $3.25

  5. Ito En Ocha – Japanese unsweetened green tea – $5.25

  1. Otoro (2pc) – Fatty bluefin belly – $25.00

  2. Ikura (2pc) – Marinated salmon roe – $16.75

  3. Sashimi Set (6 Pc) – Maguro, salmon & hamachi. – $31.25

  4. Shima Aji (2pc) – Striped jack – $14.75

  5. Sashimi 12 Pc – Chef's Selection – $62.50

  6. Aji (2pc) – Horse mackerel – $12.50

  7. Hamachi (2pc) – Yellowtail – $12.50

  8. Kampachi (2pc) – Wild amber jack – $12.50

  9. Chutoro (2pc) – Medium fat bluefin belly – $21.00

  10. Akami (2pc) – Bluefin tuna loin – $14.75

  11. Madai (2pc) – Snapper – $14.75

  12. Tamago (2pc) – Sweet omelet – $8.50

  13. Hirame (2pc) – Ikejime flounder – $12.50

  14. Unagi (2pc) – Barbecued freshwater eel – $12.50

  15. Sake (2 Pc) – Salmon – $12.50

  16. Nigiri Set (6 Pc) – Maguro, salmon & hamachi. – $35.50

  17. Nigiri 12 Pc – Chef's Selection – $58.25

  1. Icebox Keki – Lemon sponge cake, black sesame mousse, cherry gelee – $8.50

  2. Goma Orenji Keki – Mocha sponge cake, sesame mousse, dehydrated blood orange – $13.75

How This Menu Feels

Dining at Momotaro unfolds at a leisurely pace, inviting you to savor each meticulously crafted small plate and cocktail. The menu encourages sharing, making it perfect for intimate gatherings or quiet moments alone, where every bite reveals layers of thoughtful flavor. The atmosphere feels both upscale and inviting, striking a balance between lively energy and calm relaxation. This thoughtful rhythm transforms the meal into an experience—one where time slows to let you truly appreciate the artistry on your plate amid warm, attentive service and a refined yet approachable setting.

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Where This Food Place Lives

820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

+1 312-733-4818