Momokawa

category: Japanese restaurant, Sukiyaki and Shabu Shabu restaurant, Sushi restaurant
address: 1466 1st Ave., New York, NY 10075, United States
Phone: +1 212-256-0403
worktime:

Day	Time
Monday	12–3 PM-4:30–10 PM
Tuesday	12–3 PM-4:30–10 PM
Wednesday	12–3 PM-4:30–10 PM
Thursday	12–3 PM-4:30–10 PM
Friday	12–10 PM
Saturday	12–10 PM
Sunday	12–10 PM

site: http://momokawanyc.com/
rayting: 4.2
services: Service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in,
Highlights: Fast service,
Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining,
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating,
Offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Organic dishes, Private dining room, Small plates, Wine,
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating,
Amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Toilets,
Atmosphere: Casual, Cosy,
Crowd: Family friendly,
Planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations,
Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards,
Children: Good for kids, High chairs,

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Name: R*** T*****
Date: 2024-02-09 20:13:41
Rating: 5
Comment: I have been eating here for years. There are many ‘highly-rated’ Japanese restaurants in a ten block radius… I’ve tried them all. But for the price, quality and freshness of seafood, Momokawa is tops. The menu has many options from appetizers, oysters, sushi, sashimi, omakase & shabu-shabu. Plus the sake & beer options compliment the authentic cuisine. The well-informed staff are attentive & fun. You will have a great dinner & great evening here.

Name: Y** A
Date: 2024-01-29 05:29:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good food and service.We had Prime rib eye Shabushabu (Japanese hot pot) as a main and several small appetizers, and everything was top notch quality.

Name: Z*** G****
Date: 2024-01-08 05:04:10
Rating: 4
Comment: Food is good. Service is good. But the tables are way too close to each other. I can here every thing my neighbor says and I’m pretty sure they can here me too.

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Name: T** W****
Date: 2023-12-23 22:44:25
Rating: 5
Comment: I had an amazing evening at Momokawa, a holistic Japanese restaurant lead by Chef Mie Okuda,Chef Okudo, with a degree in Nutrition Science and health education, created a holistic, Japanese culinary experience, based on her Philosophy:“A great meal is not one that just fills you up. A great meal is a journey that returns you to sources of pleasure you may have forgotten, taking you to places you haven’t been before.” Mie Okuda. Chef/OwnerI had an amazing Omakase experience here. An experience that left me so full, I couldn’t eat any more. I know I have to come back and have Momokawa’s raved sukiyaki next time.An amazing holistic Japanese restaurant. I couldn’t recommend it enough.シェフ、本当にありがとう. 🙏

Name: C***** R***
Date: 2023-12-08 15:09:07
Rating: 5
Comment: The most authentic and fresh sushi in NYC. The Shabu-Shabu is to die for. The service is the best.

Name: �**
Date: 2023-12-06 22:19:55
Rating: 4
Comment: We got the Tori Kara-Age, pork sukiyaki and beef sukiyaki. The pork sukiyaki was the most impressive of all, the quality of the meat was really good.However the waiter made us a bit stressed because he came and asked us what we wanted to order less than two minutes after we sat down. After we told him we were still looking and we were still waiting for another person, he came again within 5 minutes asking the same thing. When he was sending dishes, he spilled some veggies onto the table and didn’t refill them.All in all, the food is good, but I’m not sure I want to go again because of the service. Of course it could be just that particular waiter that we ran into gave us the bad experience.

Name: D******* K******
Date: 2023-11-27 03:20:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Love the sukiyaki here!

Name: V****** B*********
Date: 2023-11-26 03:39:18
Rating: 5
Comment: As authentic as it gets.

Name: C**
Date: 2023-11-25 21:31:40
Rating: 4
Comment: Expect a heavy stench of soy sauce when you get here. Poor ventilation. Food was ok. The cod dish looked like it went through the dryer... Super small portion.But service was really good, attentive and very polite.

Name: E*** C
Date: 2023-11-11 00:40:18
Rating: 5
Comment: This is my go-to for sukiyaki, hands down the best in NYC! Youve got to try their Miyazaki Beef – its top-notch Wagyu from Japan with a certificate of authenticity. The dining experience is incredible, and its absolutely worth it! Just a tip: be sure to make a reservation in advance!

Name: K** L
Date: 2023-11-10 23:10:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Yummy food and great service!

Name: C** L*******
Date: 2023-10-10 04:06:21
Rating: 5
Comment: When I went in, the smell was just amazing. The place is not too big. Make sure you have a reservation.For 3 people, these are what we ordered:1. Chicken Karage2. Agedashi Tofu3. Sukiyaki US Prime Beef4. Ala Carte Wagyu5. Greentea Ice Cream & Rice Cake6. Brown Sugar Panna CottaOverall it satisfied my sukiyaki craving!

Name: S*** L**
Date: 2023-09-25 16:45:15
Rating: 4
Comment: Momokawa is a cozy restaurant out of heavy foot traffics way on 1st avenue. My friend and I ordered the sukiyaki set for two with prime ribeye and the sushi combo.The sukiyaki was the star of the show. The broth was sweet and savory, while the veggies and meat were super fresh.The sushi combo was decent, but nothing outstanding in my opinion. Some of the fish, like the tuna seemed a little tired out and dull.The drinks were good. The toki highball was refreshing and lemon is always a great touch for it.Overall, I would come back again for their sukiyaki and great service.

Name: V**** N**** L******
Date: 2023-09-23 21:02:33
Rating: 5
Comment: I appreciate the food and experience during a rainy day. Thank you!

Name: i*********
Date: 2023-09-19 04:17:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Momokawa is located on First Ave in the Upper East Side with notably the best Sukiyaki in town. Chef and owner Mie Okuda has a bachelors of science in nutrition science and in the works of a masters in health education. This can arguably be the best combination. Kirin and Suntory draft beers accompanied with their sake appetizers is one way to start your journey here. Their seasonal menu has some delicious authentic Japanese sushi and sashimi that you definitely must try. A pre-oiled cast iron pot on top of a butane stove is set for the miyazaki sukiyaki. It comes with an order of udon or rice to pair with the delicious thinly sliced Miyazaki A5 ribeye. Simmer it in the sukiyaki broth and dip it in the whisked egg for the full experience. The Wagyu immediately melts in your mouth leaving you the most satisfying sensation. Don’t forget to cleanse your taste buds with their mouth watering desserts.

Name: G**** K**
Date: 2023-09-15 12:24:53
Rating: 4
Comment: Food was good, but I wish the portion was bigger. !

Name: A**** H*****
Date: 2023-09-07 21:01:06
Rating: 4
Comment: I was craving for Sukiyaki and found this place as one of the most authentic place for it in NYC. We ordered Wagyu Sukiyaki and it didn’t disappoint. Obviously doesn’t live up to the standard of what you will get in Japan, (for example, sukiyaki sauce was rather thinner) but considering that you are in NY, this is probably as good as it gets.The volume of meat was perfect, since fatty meat can fill you up quickly. I wish to have more tofu and veggies, if possible.We also got Toro-taku roll and natto roll - Heaven!Aburi-buri salad is underwhelming, so I advise to skip it.Overall, it satisfied my Sukiyaki cravings very well.

Name: Y** W** N*
Date: 2023-08-28 03:39:20
Rating: 4
Comment: To be honest, the food is decent but it is just not that impressive as I thought (when reading others sharing). Also they charge 20% tips by default, BUT, in my opinions, it doesn’t match up to the standard of 20% service fee.

Name: V** (****
Date: 2023-08-21 01:10:55
Rating: 5
Comment: I had the wagyu sukiyaki. Tender and delicious. The staff was kind and considerate which is always a big tell of what a good restaurant would be like. The food was delicious, staff was super attentive and there was a lot of ownership both in their craft and their customer service. There was a lot of attention to detail with the food presentation too.The cost was very good compared to everything else I was trying out in NYC. Definitely a must try and this would be my favorite restaurant to eat once a day for future visits. I would try everything else they have next time and plan to only eat there for the lunch and dinner.

Name: R***** K*
Date: 2023-08-07 00:00:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Humble, healthy and high-quality. One of the best Japanese menus in the Upper East Side. If you want authentic Japanese, this is it.

Name: C**** S**** B* B***
Date: 2023-08-01 18:09:08
Rating: 5
Comment: This is my favorite restaurant in New York City. Truly Japanese, the food and the service are always amazing.

Name: M***
Date: 2023-07-30 23:16:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing experience at Momokawa. The interior of the restaurant was decorated very well with a calm atmosphere. Ordered Kumamoto oysters to start, and the sauce was one of the most delicious things I’ve ever had. Paired with the oyster and lemon, I highly recommend trying these here. The sukiyaki was also so delicious with delicate flavors. Service was extremely attentive and kind. Will have to try the omakase menu next for my next visit.

Name: M****** H****
Date: 2023-07-17 04:02:09
Rating: 5
Comment: Great selection of sushi for omakase. The bar also has storage bins at every seat.

Name: M** S*****
Date: 2023-07-13 02:42:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Decent place

Name: S***** M*
Date: 2023-06-29 18:37:18
Rating: 4
Comment: I really like this place. The food is in good quality and servers there are really nice!

Name: R***** J
Date: 2023-06-23 21:13:05
Rating: 4
Comment: Very quiet atmosphere and excellent service! The food is alright, but not amazing.

Name: M**** S
Date: 2023-06-17 20:25:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Been a fan for years when they were still downtown. This new UES location is a lovely upgrade. I go there for the wagyu sukiyaki, but their sushi is also great. Go for the otoro and spicy scallop hand roll.

Name: Y* D***
Date: 2023-06-15 00:13:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Great sukiyaki at good price. Pork bun is filling

Name: T*** F*****
Date: 2023-06-14 04:14:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Now that Sushi of Gari is closed this is the new leader on the Upper East Side. Make a reservation!!! The Sushi bar is very nice and the staff could not be nicer.

Name: S**** M****
Date: 2023-06-10 01:44:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing food. Went to Japan a few months back and have been craving fatty tuna. It brought me back. Definitely worth it!

Name: R*** K
Date: 2023-05-20 17:51:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Momokawa in NYC offers an exceptional dining experience that combines a delightful atmosphere, impeccable service, and delectable cuisine. The warm and inviting ambiance, along with the attentive staff, creates an intimate and elegant setting for a memorable evening. The fusion of traditional and contemporary Japanese flavors in their sushi and other dishes is a true masterpiece, with each plate artfully presented and bursting with unique combinations of ingredients. The fresh fish, perfectly seasoned rice, and diverse sake selection further elevate the culinary experience. Overall, Momokawa impresses with its outstanding attention to detail and leaves a lasting impression on guests.

Name: S**** Z***
Date: 2023-05-14 01:03:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Been here twice, and for sure I’ll come back. Both foods and service are impeccable

Name: M*** R********
Date: 2023-05-06 16:48:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Absolutely delicious food. I highly recommend the chicken ramen and the Udon Noodles!

Name: R**** D*** (***
Date: 2023-04-18 20:36:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing Japanese restaurant! The sukiyaki was delicious!

Name: K***** O******
Date: 2023-04-14 18:15:57
Rating: 5
Comment: Many upper east side Japanese restaurants, but very few of quality. This one has great food, great service, and has my toddlers favorite fried chicken and ramen. I enjoy the sushi and beef items! Easily my go to in this part of town!

Name: X*** L
Date: 2023-03-29 16:01:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing authentic Japanese food! We had the kaki fried (fried oysters), Jako & Mizuna Salad, assortment of sashimi and sushi, and the sukiyaki.The fried oysters were delicious and the salad was unique and refreshing. The sashimi and sushi were super fresh and the toro especially melts in your mouth. This was my first time eating sukiyaki and it did not disappoint. The meat was high quality and the flavors very rich.Our waiter was extremely attentive and the ambiance was great. I highly recommend!

Name: N**** L*
Date: 2023-03-19 23:26:11
Rating: 5
Comment: Super friendly staff. They will help you with the sukiyaki from start to finish, so don’t worry at all. I always get the sukiyaki here. The US Wagyu Beef is good but the Miyazaki Beef is different level!!! You have to try it. It literally melts into your mouth. It’s the closest to what I had in Japan. The combo comes with tofu, veggies, and udon/or rice.

Name: J**** S**********
Date: 2023-02-01 23:21:30
Rating: 4
Comment: Authentic Japanese! Very fresh! Eggplant appetizer was bland. Sushi and sashimi good but not large portions. Delicious Panna cotta but ver small. Next time, sukkiacci!

Name: K****** L*
Date: 2023-01-02 01:55:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good service, authentic Japanese hospitality experience, recommend sukiyaki and shabushabu

Name: K*** T****
Date: 2022-12-27 12:49:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Great food and soup was Delicious

Name: M*** F
Date: 2022-11-26 00:28:38
Rating: 5
Comment: So good !!! Went about an hour before closing for shabu shabu and they were so quick and attentive. Great service and atmosphere; highly recommend.

Name: J***
Date: 2022-11-07 02:07:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Unique take on sukiyaki, great for gatherings

Name: K*******
Date: 2022-11-06 02:10:45
Rating: 5
Comment: VERY good sushi!I tried the assorted sushi entree and the waiter even pointed out each species on the plate. Ambience is beautifully done. The staff is kind and respectful. A real pleasure dining here.

Name: P**** H***
Date: 2022-10-28 15:16:05
Rating: 4
Comment: Sukiyaki was great, but the meat option is somewhat limited.

Name: R** W***
Date: 2022-10-25 16:16:20
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place to enjoy with friends and great Japanese food

Name: d***** l*********
Date: 2022-08-31 02:03:04
Rating: 5
Comment: Totally fantastic sushi and service!Will definitely be back soon.

Name: X*** M***
Date: 2022-08-27 18:46:09
Rating: 4
Comment: A little too expensive. Sashimi just okay.

Name: N** N*****
Date: 2022-08-23 20:36:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Go to spot for delicious, fresh sushi in an elegant setting for an affordable price. The ramen is spectacular.

Name: G*** W
Date: 2022-08-07 00:50:55
Rating: 5
Comment: Authentic Japanese restaurant located in UES. Price is a bit higher but reasonable for the food freshness and quality. Staffs are friendly. Highly recommended for those love sushi, sashimi and sukiyaki.

Name: C
Date: 2022-07-27 01:49:07
Rating: 5
Comment: The best sukiyaki ever!!!!! And the oyster is delicious too!

Name: F******* C*****
Date: 2022-07-24 00:35:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent sushi!

Name: A***** C****
Date: 2022-07-13 12:18:55
Rating: 5
Comment: Had the rib eye sukayaki and it was delicious! Excellent broth.

Name: F******* Z*****
Date: 2022-07-11 02:27:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place for sukiyaki. Wagyu beef is superb. I went several times with friends throughout years with various friends before writing this review. Glad to see it still holds (still miss our hakata tonton in NY)

Name: J***** H**
Date: 2022-07-10 19:34:57
Rating: 5
Comment: Momokawa offers a top-notch sukiyaki experience in the city. I tried their full-course sukiyaki meal and every dish was fresh, flavorful, and on point. What amazed me was their attention to detail in every aspect of the restaurant: the food, service, and ambience. I highly recommend this place for a date.

Name: t****** s*****
Date: 2022-07-10 19:04:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Best Japanese dining experience! From fresh authentic Japanese cuisine to very attentive and friendly service. Definitely will recommend.

Name: J******* K***
Date: 2022-07-10 17:37:48
Rating: 5
Comment: It has been so long due to COVID 19! Yesterday I have visited Momokawa with our guests. The restaurant looked more refined than before and food was great! There were more servers and everyone was very friendly and professional! We really had great time. We had sukiyaki course and it priced very reasonable. I highly recommend it.

Name: Y***** S***
Date: 2022-07-10 16:27:49
Rating: 5
Comment: The most authentic Japanese restaurant in NYC! I love their Skiyaki and Shabu Shabu yet their Sashimi and Shushi is also 5 star! Food is consistently superb since 28th St. and their service is always good. The ambiance reminds me of my old town in Japan I used to live.

Name: Z****** L**
Date: 2022-07-06 05:08:14
Rating: 4
Comment: Meat serving is small

Name: J****
Date: 2022-06-08 02:10:30
Rating: 4
Comment: Solid menu with lots of dynamic dishes. My friends enjoyed their ramen but the toro rolls we ordered were pretty petite

Name: S****** L
Date: 2022-05-31 06:36:00
Rating: 4
Comment: Good sukiyaki but a bit pricy, and the staff is super friendly.Still, it’s a recommended Japanese restaurant.

Name: B** K***
Date: 2022-05-25 21:25:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Perhaps the finest sushi in the city. Miyazaki beef melts in your mouth. Thoughtful selection of fine sake and Japanese beer. Attentive service. Even with inflation, prices are still quite reasonable given the amazing quality. Favorite dish: Yellowtail Shabu Shabu. Did you know this place makes its own soy sauce? You feel at home here. Great place to relax with comfort food after a long day. I love this place!

Name: d*** a*******
Date: 2022-05-25 20:50:45
Rating: 5
Comment: We werent paying attention but one of us ordered saki and the waiter brought a bottle and opened it. It cost $135 for 1 person. Give me a break.....THE OWNER READ THIS REVIEW, tracked me down and called to apologize. He gave me a significant refund. I HAVE NEVER HAD THAT HAPPEN BEFORE AND WE WILL BE BACK

Name: K******* H*****
Date: 2022-05-25 17:53:58
Rating: 5
Comment: We had a good time at here having the Miyazaki beef from Japan.Mouth melting, disappears in a second in themouth. They also had a live soft shell crab which was so fresh and delicious. We will come back!

Name: Y***** H*
Date: 2022-05-02 18:41:16
Rating: 4
Comment: Good Sukiyaki

Name: D***
Date: 2022-04-13 18:16:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Great lunch. Deep fried chicken is so fresh and hot. Sashimi is so fresh. Service is wonderful.

Name: D****** K*****
Date: 2022-03-18 02:47:17
Rating: 4
Comment: Great food and service.One downside would personally be sake serving. It was only a shot worth and was mixed with mango juice. In general, the food was great.

Name: K**** B********
Date: 2022-03-17 02:31:23
Rating: 4
Comment: Tonight we had edamame, agedashi, oysters, tempura roll, gizzards, miso soup, chicken udon, chicken ramen, hamachi kama and croquette. everything was very very good. the place is really nice inside— it looks terrible from the outside so it’s quite a surprise once you’re inside. the chefs are preparing sushi and small dishes in an open kitchen and they were friendly and funny with my 14 month old. the standout dishes were agedashi, hamachi kama, croquette and the sushi roll. we dined with friends who are notoriously hard to please and they said they loved it and will be coming back. my 14 month old loved the tofu and udon. highly recommended.

Name: S***** M
Date: 2022-03-05 04:51:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Looooove shabu shabu and sukiyaki at this place. Our go-to spot.

Name: P******* S
Date: 2022-02-23 00:18:41
Rating: 5
Comment: The chirashi was so delicious. Momokawa has the best chicken karaage in the city - Kyoto style! So delicious!!! The sushi/sashimi is pricey, but it is worth it. Service has improved vastly and the chef are amazing - highly recommend 💕

Name: E*** C***
Date: 2022-02-13 05:55:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent service and great Japanese foods. Reservations only.

Name: A*****
Date: 2022-01-12 21:05:05
Rating: 5
Comment: A local family business that I strongly support and enjoy eating at. I always bring my family and friends here when looking for a reliable and enjoyable Japanese spot away from the lurking tourists of NYC. This hidden gem in the UES is the perfect spot for satisfying your Japanese cravings. The Miyazaki sukiyaki is the way to go along with their oysters and imported beer!

Name: A** M********
Date: 2022-01-03 19:15:45
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the best spots in the neighborhood

Name: Z****** Z***
Date: 2021-12-29 21:37:56
Rating: 4
Comment: Momokawa is recommended by the chef at yakitori toreinshi so I wanted to try it out. Their signature material is the wagyu beef, and you can get it in a Don rice bowl, shabu shabu, or sukiyaki. They recommended the sukiyaki but personally I found the soy sauce base to be too salty and it detracts from the flavors of the wagyu. Thus I would recommend the shabu shabu or the rice Don. The rice Don is salty as well but it is pretty affordable for some wagyu goodness. I would definitely recommend momokawa. One negative that prevents this place from being S tier is the service. Our waiter started to cook for us but never came back, we were left wondering if we are supposed to take it out and or wait for the waiter. Oysters were not good.

Name: S***********
Date: 2021-12-18 19:57:11
Rating: 4
Comment: I have been here on few occasions. Ate at their outside seating mostly, which was great. We mostly get sushi, tako-su, nasu, and rolls. They are very good. Went inside recently since its been cold. Whole place was packed and everyone was eating shabu shabu. It was too warm inside for my liking but our food and service was great.

Name: G******* P****
Date: 2021-12-15 02:17:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Really good ramen and really good udon. Also sushi!

Name: H**** W*
Date: 2021-12-08 01:46:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Fantastic food, atmosphere and service! Best fried potato I’ve had in my whole life. Sukiyaki was awesome awesome awesome.

Name: C**** C***
Date: 2021-12-05 17:59:27
Rating: 5
Comment: My first sukiyaki and it blew me away starting with happy hour Oysters, followed by Negi-toro, salmon, and spicy scallop rolls and ending with a US Prime Beef Rib-Eye Sukiyaki.Per the philosophy of the Chef/Owner Mie Okuda,“A great meal is not one that just fills you up. A great meal is a journey that returns you to sources of pleasure you may have forgotten, taking you to places you haven’t been before.”Indeed this experience of a meal gave exactly that!Though not easy to find, but with a little extra hunting, so worth it!

Name: Y**** G**
Date: 2021-12-03 17:20:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Best sukiyaki in town 😻

Name: C**** C***
Date: 2021-11-30 16:00:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Really nice authentic atmosphere. Wait staff also speaks japanese. Sushi combo is really good value, comes with miso soup and salad.

Name: J*** F**********
Date: 2021-11-28 05:46:04
Rating: 5
Comment: VERY high quality food and friendly service. It is a little pricey or I would eat here every day. Maybe I should anyway. This is the best overall Japanese restaurant within 15 blocks. Good selection of sake, and a very warm environment for dining.

Name: B*** T**
Date: 2021-11-24 03:43:50
Rating: 4
Comment: The sukiyaki was nice, and I liked the service. The waitress cook a few pieces of beef for you and then teaches you how to cook it

Name: r**** s*******
Date: 2021-10-29 19:04:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Yellowtail collar was perfect! A great change from the “Asian Fusion” spots. Excellent service as well.

Name: L**** S*****
Date: 2021-10-28 01:05:59
Rating: 5
Comment: I love it! Best place for ramen and the service was very nice!

Name: J* K
Date: 2021-10-26 22:39:16
Rating: 4
Comment: Cute Japanese place with a tiny bar; probably good for a date nightRecommend sushi a la carte rather than assorted sushi (although assorted sushi is much more economical)

Name: M***** P
Date: 2021-10-17 20:46:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Good service

Name: N**** S*****
Date: 2021-10-13 22:09:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good authentic Japanese restaurant in this neighborhood.You gotta try Japanese hotpot here besides very tasty Izakaya tapas!!Sake selections are wonderful as well!!

Name: L***
Date: 2021-09-15 16:39:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Love their sushi and sukiyaki and great selection sake. Always delicious

Name: W*** H******
Date: 2021-09-14 05:05:04
Rating: 5
Comment: Fantastically delicious traditional Japanese food and fish, with a relaxed atmosphere and solid service.

Name: B******* L******
Date: 2021-09-04 01:16:16
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is really cute. We got the shabu shabu. The good was great, the service was attentive, and the whole experience was a lot of fun.

Name: Z****** L*
Date: 2021-08-27 02:08:38
Rating: 5
Comment: This restaurant is a gem. It has authentic Japanese food. The sushi was super fresh. The Kumamoto oysters were delicious. We also loved the Japanese omelette — juicy and airy. Highly recommend it.

Name: W***** G**
Date: 2021-08-08 01:02:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing fresh food! Loved everything we had and the staff was sooo kind!!

Name: C***
Date: 2021-08-08 01:01:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious food and a lovely staff!!! Super authentic

Name: L**** K********
Date: 2021-07-18 16:24:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent food. Perfect services by Om@

Name: w*********
Date: 2021-07-17 20:35:29
Rating: 5
Comment: The best sukiyaki in the city 😍

Name: n**** S
Date: 2021-07-08 14:13:31
Rating: 4
Comment: Excellent, food my sashimi was great..

Name: E*** R*
Date: 2021-07-02 18:23:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Came in for lunch, the servers are very polite and the sushi was very fresh and delicious.

Name: A**** C****
Date: 2021-06-05 13:37:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Good value for the price. The sushi platter was delicious and fresh. The menu was diverse so it had something for everyone. A good find in the upper east side!

Name: C*** B****
Date: 2021-05-12 18:46:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Love this, great food, great space

Name: J**** D***
Date: 2021-04-27 21:28:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Good food and good people

Name: s*** s****
Date: 2021-04-15 11:46:23
Rating: 5
Comment: For Japanese delicious food lovers, Mookawa is a great choice.All the dishes that we ordered were excellent, the balance between flavors was as it shuold be and the way of serving was pleasing to the eye.A particularly tasty dish was the beef don, which we enjoyed so much so we ordered on more. The restaurant gives you a full value for money.Warmly recommended.

Name: H* Z
Date: 2021-04-10 15:38:27
Rating: 5
Comment: This is a great place. The sukiyaki is great. The omasake is also great, with fresh fish and fresh seafood. It provides warm sake.And this is my favorite sukiyaki place at NYC.

Name: N*
Date: 2021-01-02 19:09:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Ace of the Upper East. Thank you as always, Momokawa-san.Lunch doesnt seem like much of a deal, but if youre a drinker, happy hour is a good deal.

Name: L******* J***
Date: 2020-12-15 21:39:08
Rating: 4
Comment: Great little place. Excellent sushi and oysters and friendly, fast professional service.

Name: D***** S***
Date: 2020-11-20 23:26:49
Rating: 5
Comment: Really nice place 😉

Name: Y X
Date: 2020-10-25 16:47:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Best Sukiyaki in town. Always get a hot sake to go with it.

Name: A****** B****
Date: 2020-09-02 11:07:00
Rating: 4
Comment: The sushi was delicious, not overcooked and very tasty. The mixed seaweed salad was refreshing and I will definitely include it with my order next time I visit again. Last, dessert, it was not too sweet and it did not need to because as in the food, the flavors were present.

Name: A*** E****** (********
Date: 2020-08-29 15:10:51
Rating: 5
Comment: The food was delicious and authentic. The wait staff was incredibly kind and the service was amazing. Also all the outdoor seating was covered for when it rained.

Name: s***** c*******
Date: 2020-08-27 19:48:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Ordered through delivery, black cod entree is absolutely worth the $$. Definitely exceeded my expectations

Name: P**** A**
Date: 2020-07-20 23:03:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Wow the fish!!!! Seriously, Momokawas sushi is an incredible value for the freshness and quality you get with each cut. They even include toro in the Sushi Regular (for < $30)!Its not omakase level, but its absolutely the best sushi you can get at the low/medium price range in the UES. If youre used to specialty rolls and budget-takeout sushi, please do yourself a favor and get sushi at Momokawa -- fish is supposed to taste fresh and flavorful!

Name: H****** B****
Date: 2020-07-11 02:01:06
Rating: 4
Comment: Very high quality sushi! Somewhat limited menu, but very good.

Name: A***** V*********
Date: 2020-03-27 18:04:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Went with a large group of people and they were very accommodating about the different diets. Everyone had a great time and loved their meal.

Name: D**** A*********
Date: 2020-03-02 03:28:29
Rating: 5
Comment: Hot pot, appetizers, sushi, you name it they got it. UES hidden gem

Name: R** L**
Date: 2020-02-17 14:29:26
Rating: 5
Comment: The food is delicious and cheaper here. I enjoyed diner with my best friend last night.

Name: D***** G*************
Date: 2020-02-10 15:08:45
Rating: 4
Comment: I used to go to Momokawa at 27th street. I have admired the attention to detail in every aspect of the restaurant. Simple preparation with fresh elements. Good quality/ price. Michelin should give this place at least a star.

Name: S**** L****
Date: 2020-02-07 20:31:34
Rating: 5
Comment: For years we visited the 28th st. Location until it closed. We always loved the authenticity of their menu and the spectacular service. I am please to report that after tying this location it’s as wonderful as the one we knew.Our go-to is the shabu-Shabu which is ample food unless you are really hungry.I can’t say enough about how true Japanese everything is. Such a great place when you can’t spare the time to fly to Tokyo.

Name: W***** B*****
Date: 2019-11-25 21:58:34
Rating: 4
Comment: Excellent menu, food and service

Name: L**** C******
Date: 2019-11-21 01:20:55
Rating: 4
Comment: Very clean good service atmosphere so so wait staff not that friendly but efficient food is very good for most.

Name: M*****
Date: 2019-11-04 12:15:17
Rating: 5
Comment: We are very satisfied by their food and service. I come here for yellowtail shabushabu from London. Amazing taste!!We love their fried chicken wings too.Unfortunately fried oyster was too expensive 16$ for just 3 pic. But even tho I’ll give them 5!Go before 7pm is happy hour!I’ll definitely come back here again!

Name: P**** M********
Date: 2019-11-03 23:03:17
Rating: 5
Comment: All you hope from a japanese restaurant advertised as authentic

Name: P*** R**
Date: 2019-10-16 22:34:40
Rating: 5
Comment: They have very good, healthy food, clean, and cozy. Beef Sukiyaki is very good in the town. The best meat is Miyazaki beef from Japan is melt in your mouth, you should try!!!. 👍🏻👍🏻

Name: A** J****
Date: 2019-09-09 19:36:26
Rating: 5
Comment: The sushi *is* good here, but the name Momokawa Sushi is misleading. The place really shines in their kitchen dishes and in their table dishes (Sukiyaki, e.g.)

Name: M***** L*
Date: 2019-09-05 12:06:15
Rating: 4
Comment: High quality, low price, only con is tables that are really close to each others and you feel a bit packed in it, otherwise a great suhi option in this area.

Name: C**** L**
Date: 2019-07-28 18:49:56
Rating: 4
Comment: Lovely sukiyaki

Name: M*** B*****
Date: 2019-07-18 19:45:22
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing place. Best sukiyaki, great sake list - my wife and I come here often. Nice staff also.

Name: T*** G
Date: 2019-06-02 18:16:43
Rating: 4
Comment: Really great sukiyaki! Their beef was of high quality and dipping it in the egg tasted fantastic! It went well with the udon.Also the the beef croquettes was good, but the grilled fish was a little salty.Would come back again for their sukiyaki :)

Name: L******* L**
Date: 2019-04-27 02:16:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Was a nice time

Name: S*** K***
Date: 2019-04-23 03:00:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Wonderful shabu shabu in NYC, and lots of great sushi as well :)

Name: T M
Date: 2019-03-16 03:03:03
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent Japanese food.

Name: G*** C***** (**************
Date: 2019-03-01 01:05:51
Rating: 5
Comment: My best shabu shabu spot in Manhattan. Highest quality meats are served in a traditional fashion. Very large slices of meats are really enjoyable as I could feel my mouth full and the various tastes (including fat portion) just in a bite. Ive never seen any other shabu shabu comes with such large slices. Btw, its also served in the simplest way (no twist) but its the quality of meat and ingredients that makes it stand out! Conclusively, its my best shabu shabu ever!

Name: K** Q** (******
Date: 2019-01-10 23:18:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious. Im go back soon enough to try everything else. Presentation was amazing. I enjoyed every bite ❤️ I definitely would recommend

Name: A L � X
Date: 2018-12-26 01:24:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Great service, delicious sushi! Thank you for being open on Christmas 🎅

Name: S******** f***
Date: 2018-11-24 18:48:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice place, nice staff, good food! I want to go again.

Name: G*** P***
Date: 2018-09-07 01:49:55
Rating: 4
Comment: Good Japanese in the Upper East Side. Fresh fish and lots of options. A bit pricey for what it is, hence the one star deduction. The inside isn’t anything special but a nice place to try if you’re craving Japanese in the UES.

Name: E**** R***
Date: 2018-05-22 01:19:02
Rating: 4
Comment: Great sushi but prices were really high. Its the upper east side so no surprise that you can find sushi just as good for a lot less.

Name: B****** W****** (******
Date: 2018-04-22 11:37:22
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious food! Went for Omakase and was not disappointed at all. The appetizers were also amazing. Get the pork belly!!! The black vinegar fried chicken was also so delicious!People next to us were eating Sukiyaki and it looked and smelled so good! Definitely going for that next time. Ill be back!Drinks, apps, and mains for 4 set us back about 110 apiece including tip. Get over to this place asap.

Name: t** b******
Date: 2018-04-01 18:35:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Incredible udon.

Name: C****** A****
Date: 2018-03-11 01:10:55
Rating: 4
Comment: Overpriced for the amount of food you get

Name: O************ R***** F*** C*****
Date: 2018-02-12 13:15:07
Rating: 4
Comment: Food was good. Service was fine.

Name: i******
Date: 2018-02-10 18:28:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing food. Service and ambiance.Lunch specials are very affordable and an amazing quality and variety.Udon with chicken and egg.Fish special$24 for 300ml sake.

Name: L***** L**
Date: 2018-01-22 04:44:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Great Japanese food in UES. Though they have Sushi in their name, sushi is not their only specialty. I have tried their beef sukiyaki before and that was both fun to cook and delicious to eat. Their small beef hot pot was only $12 but very filling (I ate it with a bowl of rice ordered separately). The beef soup is rich and full of beef flavor. As for the appetizers, Saba (grilled fish) was crispy on the outside and juicy inside. Tofu (with uni) was firm and has a surprisingly good sesame flavor. Rice cake in the dessert was bouncy and chewy and fun to eat.Overall a great place to enjoy good Japanese food.

Name: J*** R******
Date: 2017-12-30 00:36:01
Rating: 4
Comment: Great noodles soup. Yum. Noodles!

Name: E***** V*******
Date: 2017-11-15 18:34:13
Rating: 5
Comment: Went in for some winter fixins. Chicken ramen was delicious! Great wings as well. Loved the choice of sake ramakins and the sake itself was great!

Name: R*** D**** W*****
Date: 2017-10-03 03:25:00
Rating: 4
Comment: Good food, decent value, lost a star for taking out the smelly garbage through the restaurant while we were eating

Name: L**** H******
Date: 2017-09-20 14:41:44
Rating: 4
Comment: Fresh sushi but pricey - try the octopus salad! Very tasty.

Name: A***** I
Date: 2017-08-27 01:58:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Authentic! Sushi was served warm not cold, perfectly seasoned sushi rice, and excellent service in a relaxed atmosphere. Thank you.

Name: J**** S*****
Date: 2017-05-26 23:59:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Rib-eye sukiyaki was awesome....dip your meat and everything else in the raw egg for a perfect flavor and wash it down with a Kirin draft or red wine. We closed the place down late on a Wednesday and got a little extra amuse-bouche from the chef, no promises of course :)

Name: G* S****
Date: 2017-05-19 21:12:09
Rating: 5
Comment: Shabu shabu here is amazing - the beef just melts in your mouth. The service is also excellent. I will go there again!

Name: S***** A********
Date: 2016-12-16 23:59:16
Rating: 5
Comment: High quality Japanese food in UES! I love sitting at the bar and ordering omakase. Also, the Shabu shabu is excellent especially on a cold winter night for dinner.

Name: R***** K********
Date: 2016-12-12 17:49:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Omakase is the best! Authentic Japanese from Japanese chefs, which is hard to find in the UES. Food is fresh. Their staff is friendly and attentive. If youre looking for quality, Momokawa will not let you down.

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