Momokawa

New York, NY · Japanese restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in New York
#3673
of 9901 restaurants
City Percentile
48%
rating percentile
Address
Momokawa, 1466 1st Ave, New York, NY 10075
Phone
(212) 256-0403
Website
www.momokawanyc.com
Status
Closed · Opens 12 PM

Momokawa is a restaurant located in New York, NY. It is one of 9,901 restaurants listed in New York. Its 4.4-star rating is above the New York city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Momokawa

Wagyu&Sushi-GMOc free

Hours

Saturday12 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Akemi Tsuru · Dec 2025

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.

★★★★★ 5.0 Yoko Binninger · Jan 2026

The yellowtail was super fresh and sliced perfectly. Just a quick dip in the hot broth and it turns soft, buttery, and full of flavor. Simple, clean, and so comforting. The presentation was beautiful, and everything tasted really high quality. Light but still very satisfying. Honestly, I’d come back just for this dish. Definitely recommend if you love Japanese food or hot pot

★★★★★ 5.0 Kayoko Yamaguchi · Jan 2026

I tried buri shabu for the first time at Momokawa, and it was incredible. So fresh and absolutely delicious! The sushi and appetizers were amazing too — everything we tried was so good 😋 Highly recommend!

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Wenfeng Huang · Nov 2025

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 fresh

★★★★★ 5.0 Story of Jia · Oct 2025

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.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Japanese restaurantHealth food restaurantSukiyaki and Shabu Shabu restaurantSushi restaurant

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