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Momokawa UES - Momokawa, New York, NY

Momokawa

4.8
4.8
258 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
1466 1st Ave, New York, NY 10075

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Wagyu & Sushi
The restaurant will serve top-quality meals served with the highest quality ingredients, along with a sushi bar led by The Sushi chef with over 30 years of experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Sukiyaki
  • Hours of operation
    Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 256-0403
  • Website
    http://www.momokawanyc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mieko Okuda
  • Catering
    Call for Details.<br />We do Japanese Catering.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    1466 1st Ave, New York, NY 10075
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    Between 76th&77th 1st Avenue
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    walk 10 min from 6 train 77nd stwalk 10 min from Q train 72nd st
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Momokawa's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

Cold Appetizer

  • Black Bean Edamame$7.00

    • Nasu Ni

      Eggplant in soy sauce broth

      Entrees

      • Miso Teriyaki Salmon$29.00

        Served with Brussels sprouts, string beans, and potato

        • Teriyaki Chicken$25.00

          All-natural chicken with broccoli and string bean. Served with rice and miso soup

          Hot Appetizer

          • Fried Chicken Wings$10.00

            Lightly salted

            • Kaki Fried Oyster$20.00

              Rice

              • Beef Sukiyaki Don$23.00

                Beef sukiyaki over rice with soft boiled egg

                • Kuro Buta Don$16.00

                  Thin dulock pork sauteed with peanut soy sauce over rice

                  Salad

                  • Aburi Buri Salad$21.00

                    Seared hamachi, mixed green with spicy ponzu vinaigrette

                    • Jako & Mizuna Salad$17.00

                      Mizuna leaf, crispy baby anchovy, onion bonito flakes, tomato with wasabi soy sauce dressing

                      Last updated: February 2, 2022

                      What 258 people are saying

                      Momokawa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                      Overall ratings and reviews

                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                      4.8
                      4.8 based on recent ratings
                      • 4.8Food
                      • 4.8Service
                      • 4.6Ambience
                      • 4.5Value

                      Noise • Moderate

                      Loved For

                      • New York City

                        Japanese

                      • Manhattan

                        Japanese

                      Review summary

                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                      Momokawa delights with "excellent sushi" and "incredible sukiyaki" in a cozy, authentic setting. Patrons appreciate the "attentive service" and traditional Japanese dishes like shabu shabu. While some find the atmosphere brisk, most enjoy "delicious" meals and the unique menu offerings, making it a "favorite under-the-radar" spot.
                      258 Reviews

                      1. Ridwan

                        Unspecified1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 4
                        They helped to prepare the food in a timely manner as well as exchange the cold water for warm water. There isn't really anything I can complain about on their side aside from the other patrons being really loud which is not their fault/

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                      2. Ava VIP

                        New York City77 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on April 4, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Always such a pleasure dining here. Great food and service!

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                      3. Harrison VIP

                        New York City4 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on March 16, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        The best Japanese food on the UES! Great spot, we love it!

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                      4. elizabeth

                        New York City33 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on March 15, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Excellent shabu shabu and service. We felt like we were in Japan again

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                      5. Janet

                        New York City210 reviews

                        4.0

                        Dined on March 12, 2025

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 4
                        A terrific local sushi restaurant. We didn't have a chance to enjoy the Shabu Shabu, which other tables were relishing. Will return again and again.

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                      6. Aerien

                        Philadelphia7 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on February 17, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Truly delightful. The black cod was delicately seasoned. The clam soup is a little too salty for my taste but everything was really great. The staff is very courteous. Would definitely come back and try the sukiyaki.

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                      7. Matthew

                        New York City25 reviews

                        3.0

                        Dined on February 15, 2025

                        1. Overall 3
                        2. Food 3
                        3. Service 3
                        4. Ambience 3
                        Sushi was frag. Wagyu was fatty. Waiters weren’t too helpful

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                      8. OpenTable Diner

                        New York City3 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on February 2, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        A favorite casual under-the-radar for Japanese comfort foods. The only place i know of for ankimo, when available.

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                      9. Janet

                        New York City210 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on January 29, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 4
                        Excellent sushi with attentive service and beautiful specials.

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                      10. Madelyn

                        Dallas2 reviews

                        3.0

                        Dined on January 25, 2025

                        1. Overall 3
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 3
                        4. Ambience 3
                        Delicious! If you make a reservation in the winter, request a corner table because we got sat right by the door and it was freezing. But other than that it was so good. Very incredible food and service.

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                      FAQs

                      Momokawa offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Momokawa also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 256-0403.

                      Momokawa is rated 4.8 stars by 258 OpenTable diners.

                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                      Make a reservation

                      2 people
                      7:00 PM
                      Booked 14 times today
                      Google Map for Momokawa

                      1466 1st Ave, New York, NY 10075

                      Dining areas

                      Additional information

                      • Cross street
                        Between 76th&77th 1st Avenue
                      • Neighborhood
                        Upper East Side
                      • Hours of operation
                        Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
                      • Price
                        $31 to $50
                      • Cuisines
                        Japanese, Sushi, Sukiyaki
                      • Dining style
                        Casual Dining
                      • Dress code
                        Smart Casual
                      • Parking details
                        None
                      • Public transit
                        walk 10 min from 6 train 77nd stwalk 10 min from Q train 72nd st
                      • Payment options
                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                      • Executive chef
                        Mieko Okuda
                      • Additional
                        Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                      • Delivery & takeout
                        Order direct
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