Best Shabu Shabu in town! So glad to rediscovered them after so many years as I didn’t realize they relocated from Murray Hill. Service is always on point (been here 8 times over the last 7 months). Great sake offerings by the glass and authentic desserts too!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Huang
During my recent visit to Momokawa, I encountered a situation that left me both puzzled and concerned. The food, notably the sukiyaki, although decent, came with a price tag that leaned on the higher side. However, what truly set the tone for my review was not the quality of the food but the billing practices and the perceived service disparity.Upon receiving our bill, I was surprised to find a mandatory 20% tip added. This practice was unexpected, especially since we were a party of only four, which traditionally does not warrant an automatically included gratuity. The confusion deepened when I noticed that the table next to us, comparably sized, was not subjected to this mandatory tip. This discrepancy led me to question the criteria used for imposing this charge and whether there was an underlying bias at play. While we habitually tip 20%, the essence of tipping lies in its voluntary nature, rewarding service that goes above and beyond. The concern escalates when considering the possibility of prejudice influencing the decision to add a mandatory tip to our bill and not to others.In conclusion, while the culinary offerings at Momokawa might meet expectations, the overshadowing issues of billing practices and the potential for biased service treatment cast a shadow over my dining experience. I hope this feedback encourages Momokawa to reevaluate their policies and approach to ensure a fair, transparent, and enjoyable experience for all patrons, irrespective of background.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Diego DMP
Momokawa is a great upscale Japanese restaurant. The decoration is elegant and beautiful, there are some art pieces on the walls to sell. The service is good, some of the servers are very nice although others are a bit impatient. They made a small mess with the bill but ended up being all correct.I had a YUZU COCKTAIL which tasted good, pretty much like a yuzu juice, almost no alcohol. For three people, we started with JELLY FISH GHD (Amazing, its crispy and comes with a vinager sesame sauce with cucumber and shittake), ORGANIC AGEDASHI TOFU (comes in a delicious soy sauce and was really tasty, soft and juicy inside), ASSORTED SASHIMI (7 kinds of fish- scallops are hidden in the picture - It was really fresh and good quality), KAMO REISI (Breast duck with orange), DASHIMAKI TAMAGO (I could have skipped this one), BEEF SUKIYAKI DON with WAGYU (really tasty wagyu, soft boiled egg and some veggies over rice), EEL AVOCADO ROLL (a well done classic), TERIYAKI CHICKEN (chicken was good, served with some "bit hard" green beans and broccoli). I had the HOT ZENZAI for dessert but it was not really my thing, like a sweet bean soup.Although everything was quite good, I will definitely recommend trying the JELLY FISH, the AGEDASHI TOFU, and the BEEF SUKIYAKI.Everything was really fresh, the wasabi was high quality, and the sashimi and some other dishes came with miso soup and green salad.SPANISH:Momokawa is a good upscale Japanese restaurant. The decor is stylish and good, there are some artworks on the walls to sell. The service is good, some of the waiters are very friendly although others are a little impatient. They made a little mess with the bill but in the end everything was correct.I tried a YUZU COCKTAIL that tasted good, although more like a yuzu juice, almost non-alcoholic. For three people, we started with JELLY FISH GHD (Amazing, crunchy and comes with a sesame vinegar sauce with cucumber and shittake mushrooms), ORGANIC AGEDASHI TOFU (comes in a delicious sauce and was very tasty, soft and juicy inside), SASHIMI ASSORTMENT (7 types of fish- the scallops are hidden in the picture - Very fresh and good quality fish), KAMO REISI (Duck breast with orange), DASHIMAKI TAMAGO (I could have skipped this one), SUKIYAKI with WAGYU (very tasty wagyu, soft boiled egg and some vegetables over rice), ELE AND AVOCADO ROLL (a well-made classic), CHICKEN TERIYAKI (the chicken was good, served with some "a little tough" green beans and broccoli). I had the hot ZENZAI for dessert but it wasn't much to my taste, like a sweet bean soup.Although everything was quite delicious, I would definitely recommend trying the JELLY FISH, AGEDASHI TOFU, and BEEF SUKIYAKI.Everything was very fresh, the wasabi was high quality and the sashimi and some other dishes come with miso soup and green salad.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Felix Xu (felix)
Best sukiyaki in town. The price is a little bit expensive, but for the quality of the meat and the experience. It's definitely worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oscar Escobedo
The food is great, the service is unparalleled. Naoto and the whole team are always warm and welcoming.Always an amazing experience here!
Fernando G. Estudillo
This place is the best shabu shabu in new york city hands down. Naoto (the host) is so welcoming and always in a great mood.I would recommend to anyone and everyone!10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emmanuel Ramos
Momokawa is an awesome Japanese restaurant. The service was excellent! The ramen and takoyaki we ordered were so tasty. The seaweed tasted weird; I will not order that again. The atmosphere is excellent! I wish there were some background music playing because it is so quiet. I will come back to this place!Parking: Hard parking, street parking. Expect to get ticketed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Cheryl Pink
momokawa is an awesome upscale Japanese Restaurant. One of the best dishes you should try is their Sukiyaki, it was literally the best sukiyaki we had.Sukiyaki is essentially a hotpot but with a soy sauce based broth, it comes with assorted veggie and tofu.It is a great combo pair with the outstandingA5 MIYAZAKI RIB EYE. The beef is so tender in texture and has a buttery mouth feel. Dip into an organic egg for extra richness.The entire experience was fantastic with an excellent service.Featured⤵? MIYAZAKI BEEF for 2? Dashimaki Tamago ???? Kani Su ??? Black COD
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shuwen Wang
The food was sooo good. Been here many times. This place’s sukiyaki has been my
The foods are expensive, and we expected it to taste good and have a good quantity. It didn't come as expected. The sukiyaki for 2 can barely feed 2 girls. And the waiter knows little what he is cooking. A little disappointed
Ysk A
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Liu
Not recommended, not for food lover, not for dating, not for personal health (see pic)Rotten otoro, soup base with barely any taste other than soy sauce. Took forever to order and get our food…A $240 experience that only brought us the awkwardness of bumping elbows with the next table and a table so tiny that it couldn't even accommodate the dishes. Moreover, the $5 cola was actually just syrup mixed with water and no refill. The dining environment, freshness of the food, and taste, none of these matched the final bill. The only highlight was the decent texture and flavor of the slices of beef that comes with sukiyaki.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Selina Wu
I called earlier to ask if there’s any table tonight at 7:30. The guy picking up the call just said one word “no.” Then I asked if there would be a table available at a later time. He again responded with one word “nine.” I don’t know if it’s just me, but I personally found him extremely rude for no reason. I don’t know why he was giving that attitude, but I hope he’s doing okay with his life. Because of how rude this guy was in the phone call, I would never visit this place—no matter how good the food is. There’re so many restaurants in the city—no need to go to a place that doesn’t even know how to respect people.
Service: 1
Zeey Green
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.
Best sukiyaki in NYC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Shabu Shabu in town! So glad to rediscovered them after so many years as I didn’t realize they relocated from Murray Hill. Service is always on point (been here 8 times over the last 7 months). Great sake offerings by the glass and authentic desserts too!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
During my recent visit to Momokawa, I encountered a situation that left me both puzzled and concerned. The food, notably the sukiyaki, although decent, came with a price tag that leaned on the higher side. However, what truly set the tone for my review was not the quality of the food but the billing practices and the perceived service disparity.Upon receiving our bill, I was surprised to find a mandatory 20% tip added. This practice was unexpected, especially since we were a party of only four, which traditionally does not warrant an automatically included gratuity. The confusion deepened when I noticed that the table next to us, comparably sized, was not subjected to this mandatory tip. This discrepancy led me to question the criteria used for imposing this charge and whether there was an underlying bias at play. While we habitually tip 20%, the essence of tipping lies in its voluntary nature, rewarding service that goes above and beyond. The concern escalates when considering the possibility of prejudice influencing the decision to add a mandatory tip to our bill and not to others.In conclusion, while the culinary offerings at Momokawa might meet expectations, the overshadowing issues of billing practices and the potential for biased service treatment cast a shadow over my dining experience. I hope this feedback encourages Momokawa to reevaluate their policies and approach to ensure a fair, transparent, and enjoyable experience for all patrons, irrespective of background.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Momokawa is a great upscale Japanese restaurant. The decoration is elegant and beautiful, there are some art pieces on the walls to sell. The service is good, some of the servers are very nice although others are a bit impatient. They made a small mess with the bill but ended up being all correct.I had a YUZU COCKTAIL which tasted good, pretty much like a yuzu juice, almost no alcohol. For three people, we started with JELLY FISH GHD (Amazing, its crispy and comes with a vinager sesame sauce with cucumber and shittake), ORGANIC AGEDASHI TOFU (comes in a delicious soy sauce and was really tasty, soft and juicy inside), ASSORTED SASHIMI (7 kinds of fish- scallops are hidden in the picture - It was really fresh and good quality), KAMO REISI (Breast duck with orange), DASHIMAKI TAMAGO (I could have skipped this one), BEEF SUKIYAKI DON with WAGYU (really tasty wagyu, soft boiled egg and some veggies over rice), EEL AVOCADO ROLL (a well done classic), TERIYAKI CHICKEN (chicken was good, served with some "bit hard" green beans and broccoli). I had the HOT ZENZAI for dessert but it was not really my thing, like a sweet bean soup.Although everything was quite good, I will definitely recommend trying the JELLY FISH, the AGEDASHI TOFU, and the BEEF SUKIYAKI.Everything was really fresh, the wasabi was high quality, and the sashimi and some other dishes came with miso soup and green salad.SPANISH:Momokawa is a good upscale Japanese restaurant. The decor is stylish and good, there are some artworks on the walls to sell. The service is good, some of the waiters are very friendly although others are a little impatient. They made a little mess with the bill but in the end everything was correct.I tried a YUZU COCKTAIL that tasted good, although more like a yuzu juice, almost non-alcoholic. For three people, we started with JELLY FISH GHD (Amazing, crunchy and comes with a sesame vinegar sauce with cucumber and shittake mushrooms), ORGANIC AGEDASHI TOFU (comes in a delicious sauce and was very tasty, soft and juicy inside), SASHIMI ASSORTMENT (7 types of fish- the scallops are hidden in the picture - Very fresh and good quality fish), KAMO REISI (Duck breast with orange), DASHIMAKI TAMAGO (I could have skipped this one), SUKIYAKI with WAGYU (very tasty wagyu, soft boiled egg and some vegetables over rice), ELE AND AVOCADO ROLL (a well-made classic), CHICKEN TERIYAKI (the chicken was good, served with some "a little tough" green beans and broccoli). I had the hot ZENZAI for dessert but it wasn't much to my taste, like a sweet bean soup.Although everything was quite delicious, I would definitely recommend trying the JELLY FISH, AGEDASHI TOFU, and BEEF SUKIYAKI.Everything was very fresh, the wasabi was high quality and the sashimi and some other dishes come with miso soup and green salad.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Best sukiyaki in town. The price is a little bit expensive, but for the quality of the meat and the experience. It's definitely worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is great, the service is unparalleled. Naoto and the whole team are always warm and welcoming.Always an amazing experience here!
This place is the best shabu shabu in new york city hands down. Naoto (the host) is so welcoming and always in a great mood.I would recommend to anyone and everyone!10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Momokawa is an awesome Japanese restaurant. The service was excellent! The ramen and takoyaki we ordered were so tasty. The seaweed tasted weird; I will not order that again. The atmosphere is excellent! I wish there were some background music playing because it is so quiet. I will come back to this place!Parking: Hard parking, street parking. Expect to get ticketed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
momokawa is an awesome upscale Japanese Restaurant. One of the best dishes you should try is their Sukiyaki, it was literally the best sukiyaki we had.Sukiyaki is essentially a hotpot but with a soy sauce based broth, it comes with assorted veggie and tofu.It is a great combo pair with the outstandingA5 MIYAZAKI RIB EYE. The beef is so tender in texture and has a buttery mouth feel. Dip into an organic egg for extra richness.The entire experience was fantastic with an excellent service.Featured⤵? MIYAZAKI BEEF for 2? Dashimaki Tamago ???? Kani Su ??? Black COD
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was sooo good. Been here many times. This place’s sukiyaki has been my
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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The foods are expensive, and we expected it to taste good and have a good quantity. It didn't come as expected. The sukiyaki for 2 can barely feed 2 girls. And the waiter knows little what he is cooking. A little disappointed
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not recommended, not for food lover, not for dating, not for personal health (see pic)Rotten otoro, soup base with barely any taste other than soy sauce. Took forever to order and get our food…A $240 experience that only brought us the awkwardness of bumping elbows with the next table and a table so tiny that it couldn't even accommodate the dishes. Moreover, the $5 cola was actually just syrup mixed with water and no refill. The dining environment, freshness of the food, and taste, none of these matched the final bill. The only highlight was the decent texture and flavor of the slices of beef that comes with sukiyaki.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
I called earlier to ask if there’s any table tonight at 7:30. The guy picking up the call just said one word “no.” Then I asked if there would be a table available at a later time. He again responded with one word “nine.” I don’t know if it’s just me, but I personally found him extremely rude for no reason. I don’t know why he was giving that attitude, but I hope he’s doing okay with his life. Because of how rude this guy was in the phone call, I would never visit this place—no matter how good the food is. There’re so many restaurants in the city—no need to go to a place that doesn’t even know how to respect people.
Service: 1
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.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5