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Though it's one of the best sushi restaurants in Chicago, Boka Restaurant Group's Momotaro is much more than just nigiri and sashimi. Gene Kato uses a robata to grill succulent pieces of chicken thighs, lamb chops, scallops, and duck breast. Of course, the sushi is also undeniably excellent and full of decadent bites like otoro and uni. Downstairs, the casual Izakaya serves dishes such as ramen, a bao burger, and tonkatsu. Whether you're looking to have a nice date night or a low-key evening with friends, Momotaro fits the bill. Make a reservation on OpenTable.
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Momotaro Link Though it's one of the best sushi restaurants in Chicago, Boka Restaurant Group's Momotaro is much more than just nigiri and sashimi. Gene Kato uses a robata to grill succulent pieces of chicken thighs, lamb chops, scallops, and duck breast. Of course, the sushi is also undeniably excellent and full of decadent bites like otoro and uni. Downstairs, the casual Izakaya serves dishes such as ramen, a bao burger, and tonkatsu. Whether you're looking to have a nice date night or a low-key evening with friends, Momotaro fits the bill. Make a reservation on OpenTable. Search for reservations Capital One Dining* OpenTable * Book primetime tables set aside exclusively for eligible Capital One customers. Capital One Dining is the presenting partner of the Eater app.
