Denise Ingrassia (Dee)

I couldn’t wait to introduce my friend to one of my favorite places! And it did not Disappoint.. I had the pork belly appetizer ( to die for) and the delicious beef sukiyaki, and my friend had the organic salmon miso with the best brussel sprouts ever tasted! - everything is so fresh and delicious. They use the best quality ingredients and prepare it with care … I ❤️ this place! Many organic dishes- Intimate and cute

Akemi Tsuru

Every time we eat here, is a warm hug to my soul. The kakuni (braised pork belly) is the best I’ve ever tried. If you want to treat yourself with real Japanese food, come here and enjoy the atmosphere and high quality food. Sushi bar is great but everything else (including the shabu-shabu) is amazing. When you have sake, you get to choose from a beautiful and cute selection of little cups, it’s hard to choose only one! The umeshu is outstanding! All the menu is worth every penny.

Danny B

We’ve enjoyed Momokawa as our go-to sushi spot for nearly a decade now. We stopped making the hike down to Hatsu Hana in midtown once we found sushi of this quality and affordability in the neighborhood! Sushi is always high quality and they always have Aburi Mentaiko (seared cod roe), difficult to find among NYC sushi restaurants. Their sukiyaki is is delicious as well. Service is always warm, prompt, and friendly - an absolute pleasure to be their guests. We will continue to frequent this neighborhood gem for years to come!

Bruno Boni de Oliveira

Our family loves this spot. Low key, fair priced and top quality ingredients. We love the Shabu Shabu. Dad loves uni and always orders both Hokkaido and California, side by side. It can be a little understaffed, but they are extremely kind and efficient. I highly recommend this place.

Daniel Lee

Really enjoyed dinner at Momokawa. Happy to have authentic Japanese hot pot in NY. We ordered the shabu shabu set. The beef and vegetables were delicious. Also appreciated being able to order additional half sizes for more meat or vegetables rather than having to order an additional full size. While I found the wine list to be lacking, the nihonshu (Japanese sake) by the bottle selection was decent. We had the Born Gold from Fukui Prefecture, which paired well with the food. I also appreciated having real Japanese desserts on the menu, like zenzai (mochi balls with red bean paste). Will go back again!

Nicha A.

The beef quality is excellent! I love the sukiyaki and udon. The staff are very nice. The place is quite small, with only two tables close together.

Story of Jia

Consistently reliable spot for Japanese hot pots. Amazing selection of top notch beef and other protein choices for Sukiyaki (my go-to for a more casual dinner is the Berkshire Pork). I’ve been here countless times over the past few years. The photos are from 3 different times I’ve visited over the past two years.

Alan Aliamer-Juarez

Amazing service all the food was absolutely delicious. Was so good we initially forgot to take pictures of the food and ate it all at first.

Thomas

Had salmon teriyaki , was pretty good . The avocado roll was just ok. Service was very good . Atmosphere ain’t bad. I would definitely come back for the salmon.

Di Wu

The sukiyaki was amazing! Recommended for cold days for sure. Service was great too, they would help you yo cook the beef. Whole place is clean and quiet.

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Nancy Yen

We came for their iconic sukiyaki on a snowy day and it was perfect! Ordered the most basic meat option but the quality was already nice and enough for us. We walked in around 4pm without a reservation and the place wasn’t crowded, creating a really cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend to come around this time. All staffs were nice and their plum sparkling drink was good as well😌

Joyce Zhou

Overall experience was good but not outstanding. The sashimi plate was satisfying and all the fish was fresh. The seaweed salad was a bit unexpected but in a good way - I didn't anticipate a full plate of colorful varieties of seaweeds! They each have slightly different textures. It was fun trying them. The sukiyaki experience was a bit underwhelming. The meat served was good quality, but the soup base was too sweet and too salty. After cooking for a while we had to ask the waitress to add water a couple of times. I may try the shabu shabu next time. Also note to solo diners - although the menu indicated sukiyaki or shabu shabu are only for 2 ppl, you can actually ask for a solo portion for half the price.

Anthony

Decent Experience at Momokawa I recently dined at Momokawa, and while it wasn’t bad, it didn’t quite live up to my expectations. The ambiance was nice and cozy, with a traditional Japanese vibe, and the service was decent—attentive enough, though nothing particularly stood out. As for the food, it was decent but not great. The sushi was fine, but they didn’t blow me away. The sukiyaki, which I was looking forward to, was decent. Everything was cooked well, but the flavors didn’t quite pop. One thing to keep in mind is that Momokawa is on the pricier end, which made the “just decent” meal feel a bit underwhelming for the cost. Overall, it’s not a bad spot, but not amazing.

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Wenfeng Huang

This was my second visit, and while the restaurant has clearly experienced an increase in guest volume since my first visit last Halloween, the overall service delivery and food quality have declined noticeably. During my previous visit as a party of 3, the dining environment was more relaxed, and the service sequence for the sukiyaki was executed with precision. The server demonstrated excellent product knowledge and attention to detail, they began by searing a few slices of meat to enhance aroma and depth of flavor while thoughtfully explaining each step of the process to enhance the guest experience. This time, as a party of 5, the preparation felt rushed, all ingredients were placed into the pot simultaneously, and the meat carried a noticeable bloody taste, likely due to reduced freshness. The service team remained courteous and hospitable, and we appreciated the warm welcome, the provision of hot towels, and being offered our preferred water choice. However, beverage maintenance fell short, after finishing my hot water after ordering, the cup remained unfilled throughout the entire meal. The staff appeared overwhelmed due to increased demand, which led to a decline in attentiveness and service consistency. Overall, I can see that the restaurant has grown in popularity, but I hope they can maintain the same level of care and attention to detail that made my first experience so enjoyable, ring a bell to management, do not focus solely on the financials. Previous Visit (10/31/2024): 9/10 This Visit (10/31/2025): 6/10