Food & Drink
Momotaro
Modern, seasonal Japanese restaurant on West Lake from Executive Chef Gene Kato — sushi, robata, and cocktails in a remodeled high-ceilinged warehouse with an open kitchen. Boka Restaurant Group's first modern Japanese concept.
Notable for michelin Guide recognized.
From momotarochicago.com — verified 2026-05-18. Check the site for current hours and details.
Featured in 5 published West Loop guides: Choose Chicago, The Infatuation, A Beautiful Plate, Gina on a Plane, Chicago Food Tours.
- Address
- 820 W Lake St Ll, 1 & 2, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Ward
- 27
- Nearest L
- License types
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- Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity
- Public Place of Amusement
- Retail Food Establishment
Recent inspections
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass · 3 violations | 1 (High) |
| 2025-09-22 | Complaint | Fail · 3 violations | 1 (High) |
| 2024-03-08 | Canvass | Pass · 2 violations | 1 (High) |
| 2024-03-01 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | 1 (High) |
| 2023-02-17 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions · 4 violations | 1 (High) |
From the City of Chicago's Food Inspections dataset. Retrieved 2026-05-16. Full history at the City of Chicago ↗.
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