Momotaro Chicago

Momotaro sits on West Lake Street, a fifteen-minute walk from the Willis Tower. It holds a Michelin star and focuses on modern Japanese cuisine.

The restaurant is sharper than the typical sushi house in the city, shedding the hushed, minimalist aesthetic of its competitors for a room that feels busy and intentional. While the neighborhood is full of high-volume dining, the focus here remains on the execution of the kitchen’s modern sushi preparations. The room runs smart, feeling dressier than the surrounding venues in the corridor, which makes it a better choice for a formal engagement than the casual spots nearby. It is a loud, bright alternative to the traditional dark-wood counters that dominate the category.