Chicago | Momotaro Restaurant Week Review

I've been in Chicago for many years but never made it to Momotaro 😅. The other day, while browsing, I found an opening for the weekend and decided to try their Restaurant Week menu, which seemed like a good deal at $60. 💫 Restaurant Week Menu Highlights 💫 — First Course — 🩷 KARAI TUNA This dish was a pleasant surprise from the moment it arrived. It looks simple but has a rich texture. Made with big eye tuna, which has a bit of fat (not the leanest cut), the ratio of rice to fish is perfect. You won't feel like they're skimping on the fish! 😂 🩷 SHIO KOJI SALMON The first bite offers a crispy texture (from the salmon skin), followed by the flavor of avocado puree, and finally the taste of the salmon itself. Overall, it's quite good. — Second Course — 💛 SCALLOP MOTOYAKI This dish has a tangy flavor, which was a bit different from what I expected. However, the scallops are very fresh and the portion is generous. If you don't like sour flavors, you might want to skip this one. 💛 TAKO SU The octopus is well-cooked and seasoned with a spicy flavor. It reminds me a bit of Chinese-style grilled squid. I would recommend this one more. — Third Course — ❤️ 6-PC NIGIRI (sake, akami, hamachi) This includes three pieces of raw and three pieces of seared sushi. You get to enjoy six different flavors. I really liked the texture of the rice in their sushi—it's firm, not too sour, and has a distinct graininess. ❤️ YAKITORI DON P7 (Grilled Chicken Bowl?) This dish is quite filling. The chicken is very tender and topped with an egg. It's very satisfying to eat. 😻 The joy of carbs! #ChicagoLife #ChicagoEats #ChicagoFood #ChicagoTravel #Foodie