I love the decorations and options for affordable eating :) I also think the character that the restaurant is named after is interesting and inspiring. I also liked the way my questions about the menu were answered. I learned a lot about Asian food! Thank you!!! read more

Momotaro is hands down our absolute favorite go-to spot for Japanese cuisine in the Clark area! The sushi is always incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and their special rolls are absolutely out of this world. Beyond the sushi, everything from their kitchen entrees to the gyoza and fried rice is consistently delicious and packed with flavor. The staff is always so welcoming, attentive, and friendly whether we are dining in or grabbing takeout. If you're looking for high-quality, authentic food and top-tier service, Momotaro never disappoints! read more

Great place. Good value and pricing. This is my default sushi place in the area for a quick take out. However, the service is always good when we have time for a sit down during lunch time. Unfortunately we haven't tried going during dinner yet. The restaurant is open space and I don't feel crammed. read more

This is our consistent to-go spot. Our kids love their rolls and fried rice. Very quick service and always consistent in quality.

The food was very good for the price! I loved the orange slices after BUTTTT I was being rushed to order when I got there and sat for literally a minute. I was asked by three different people if I'm ready in a span of 3 minutes of being there. Not only that... when I finished my orange slices, they slammed the check down on the table and started taking everything off our table and kept watching if we put the money in the check so that we could leave. BTW, it was 9pm and they close at 10pm! I did not enjoy being rushed to leave... I felt very uncomfortable and decided to just leave since I felt like they just wanted me to go home when I was only there for about 30 minutes. I might come back but I expect better service! read more

Sushi has definitely gone down hill. I used to love this place. It was convenient and had great sushi. Within the past month or so the sushi continues to get worse. The seaweed is super chewy and rubbery. It's very off putting. Such a shame. read more

We went to lunch here. I ordered their Bento beef teriyaki box. The beef is soft and delicious. Serving staff are friendly and know what their doing. Clean and well lighted dining area. read more

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Such a great meal. I loved the sushi, and that's my favorite food. The rolls were excellent. I especially loved the jalapeño one. Ask for eel and the other orange sauce. The sashimi is great too. Plenty of food to feed 4 people. The staff was so nice. Always refilled our waters. We met the owner. Shrimp tempura and sweet potatoes were great as appetizers. Oh also the seaweed salad was probably my favorite starter. read more

Momotaro - 19. Momotaro Love Boat - Japanese Near Me - Clark, New Jersey

I saw that I haven't done a review in a while, same great place for a reasonable bite to eat, delicious food, great service and ambience.

New and improved never a long wait friendly staff and good sushi reasonably priced. They have a nice lunch menu also

New ownership! The mean old lady is gone!!! Food is still top notch at fair prices, and quick delivery! read more

Great portions and even better tasting food! Service is amazing and the woman who was our server was very attentive and kind to us. It's very clean inside and nicely decorated, very comfortable. I would definitely recommend going to Momotaro for their sushi and I can't wait to go back!! read more

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New management makes all the difference. 1. Good quality food 2. Serve was very good 3. Price and value also spot on Highly recommend. read more

Momotaro: Culinary perfection achieved! An unforgettable dining experience awaits. A must go place to be

Ordered take way of sushi and ramen.. regular Japanese ramen (got it for under the weather kids) was very sweet for some reason, ended up throwing the entire thing out as it was almost inedible, sushi was ok the accompanying ginger was very stale and chewy. Quick and nice service. read more

Best sushi ever! The foods are super super fresh now, I heard that the owner has been changed.... But it was completely surprised me! I never have yellowtail as fresh as this one! Quality foods , incredible service with good price ! U definitely can not miss it ! read more

Momotaro - Japanese Near Me - Clark, New Jersey

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Got delivery directly from their website yesterday. Sashimi, miso, & California roll was good. The 2 x $14 rolls were not good. Eel was rubbery, the fish inside the rolls didn't taste as fresh as the sashimi plus Japanese rice wasn't sticky so the rolls fell apart when I attempted to use chopsticks. The topper was the delivery guy asked for a tip after the tip was left via credit card upon purchase. $80+ check for below marginal sushi. Don't think I'll be coming back to this place anytime soon. read more

This is my go place for sushi because it's convenient. Today the service wasn't good. It's usually empty, but the food is good. It was annoying when I started feeling like I worked at this establishment. Pros: -Sushi when you're craving it and in the Rahway/Clark area Cons: -service -lack of attention from servers read more

Momotaro - Seafood Soup (thick and honestly not what I expected - I think it had egg in it) - Japanese Near Me - Clark, New Jersey

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Delicious sushi and the service is always great! Great place to grab takeout sushi as well.

I haven't been to this restaurant in a long time, and I think they've had a new owner,because my previous dining experience in here was not particularly pleasant, I also read a lot about their service in the comments, it was so terrible before.But now I highly recommend this restaurant, because they have made a huge change,the service is very good, the waiters are very kind and warm, and the front desk is very polite. Not to mention the food, which has always been great. I'll keep coming back and I hope everyone knows that they're not what they used to be! read more

Great food, amazing staff. Very friendly and always remembers our orders when we call. Been coming for years and hope they stay the owners.

We moved to Linden a few years ago and tried several Japanese restaurants in the area. Momotaro is our favorite! The sashimi and sushi is always cold and fresh and the dinner boxes have a great assortment! We enjoy every meal in our family and we all find something we love despite our preferences. Highly recommend Momotaro if you want a delicious Japanese meal ! read more

Since the new owner Joanna and her sister took over, the food and service has been fantastic! My daughter and I go very regularly for the sushi because it is always fresh and the price is always reasonable. Would defiantly recommend!! read more

Hate to leave This review but this place is way outdated. The sushi isn't bad honestly it's the preparation and lack of updating to the menu. Sushi places are like pizzerias now so competition is tough and my suggestion would be to step it up. If this was the only sushi place in town of course I would go all the time but that isn't the case. I can name 3 within a 5 mile radius. The staff and owners are very nice people and their food is good just not the best. Unfortunately when it comes to popular food (coffee, donuts, pizza, sushi.) I don't want the second or third best in the area... I want THE best and this ain't it. Hopefully that wasn't to harsh however I always leave honest reviews and hopefully this place picks it up and put a little more effort into being a heavy hitter in the sushi world. read more

Momotaro - California roll, eel, eel roll, spicy tuna - Japanese Near Me - Clark, New Jersey

The chicken teriyaki was good. My shrimp tempura roll was alright. I've had better. Service was decent. read more

Momotaro - Shrimp Tempura - Japanese Near Me - Clark, New Jersey

We have been coming here for years and the food is very good. We have ordered sushi, sashimi, lunch and dinner boxes. The fish is fresh and their specialty roll choices are very creative. This is our go to place! read more

This gets 2 stars only because the sushi was very good. But the kitchen entrees were extremely disappointing. We have been ordering from here for years. In the past the only real complaint was the attitude of the cashier. But now the problem is food quality. Chicken teriyaki was always a go to dish with a nice blend of spices. The new chef prefers to chop up the chicken into cubes and has diluted the sauce so that the result is a bland tasteless dish. If I want sushi I may still use them but nothing else. read more

My favorite part of this restaurant is the manager. I read most of the other reviews, and I have to totally agree with them, but that doesn't stop me from going their. She is part of the reason I drive 20 minutes to get there. Well that and the Chicken Teriyaki. Their home made teriyaki sauce is so good. I have been going here for over 10 years now, and have never had a bad experience. This may not be my first choice for sushi but the fish is alway fresh, and tasty, and good portions. I really enjoy their Spicy tuna roll or their eel. So if you in the Clark area trust me try the chicken teriyaki. read more

Im shocked. The service here has gone South! What happened Momotaro, what happened to you? I had dinner here with my girl around 625pm last night, and it was a bit windy. We walk in and had no idea the door behind us stayed open because of the wind. The owner of the place who was about to seat us, gave us a nasty look and walked passed us as if to say "you left the door open" and the wind made the "OPEN" sign flip to "CLOSED". And thats my fault because??? I even felt bad so I ran back to try to close the door for her, and she didnt even say thanks. She just sat us down and walked away. We ordered our usual meal the Salmon Teriyaki and Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box. That usually comes with miso soup and salad. So she had the nerve to ask, "do you guys still want soup and salad?" Obviously we do! We wouldve told you if we didnt. Then, she had the audacity to give only my girl the soup and salad. I was like, "what about me?" I said forget it. Is she afraid she would have one extra dishes to wash. Give me a break! I knew it was down the drain, when we didnt receive the hot towels...They used to give their customers blazing hot towels to wipe your hands with. No more of that I guess. Plus, she came once to refill our drinks. It was just bad VIBE from start to finish. From what I hear, this place lost alot of staffing. So the old staff who were very nice, are long gone. Im surprised we gave her close to 20%. Shouldve given her 15%. I wouldve given this place two stars, but the chef never lets us down, and gave us the usual great food that we ask for. Im still pissed off with the service though. ;) Oh yeah last note: They used to have all you can eat buffet here on Sundays for lunch...Thats GONE! read more

TRUST ME, you have not tried better quality fish at any other small privately owned sushi restaurant. This place has been a staple of our families for many years and it has only gotten better since the new management change. 100% recommend and support. read more

This was my go to spot for sushi and then COVID. Truthfully, I didn't find any sushi place outstanding in the past year. How could it be when you couldn't possibly estimate how much fresh fish you would need (if any) in a week. I was happy to see recent positive reviews, so I thought I would give an old favorite another try. I'm so glad I did!! The tuna was exceptional, very fresh and tender. I get my sushi with brown rice and it was perfectly cooked. Everything was bursting with flavor. I had the spicy crunch yellowtail, tuna sushi and a special rainbow roll, I recommend all of them! read more

My husband and I were in the area....searched Yelp and found this amazing place. I'm so glad I didn't listen to the poor reviews. I disagreed in every aspect. Appearance....some reviews had called it a hole in the wall. I loved the decor and it was very clean. Service was perfect....they paced the meal...filled our drinks up quickly. There were complaints about the owner...she took our order and was very cordial and even made jokes with us.....the food..we had the spicy tuna pizza. It was delish and fun....we split it. I had shrimp pad thai....it was the best I have ever had. Hubby had sushi. The sushi is soooo fresh....we will be returning again and again read more

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The new owners are fantastic and the food is absolutely delicious- so taking back my old review with this update! We love going here.

This place is pretty laid back. They have take out and nearby delivery. The hand rolls are great although they are not as tightly rolled where the inside falls out sometimes that's why I didn't give it 5 stars. I've never had a bad time here. The service is great and they are not on top of you. The do take the plates away as soon as you're done which some ppl may not like but it doesn't bother me. Overall nice quiet place to enjoy good food. read more

Momotaro is awesome. I've been going there since it opened about 10 years ago and I will keep coming back. I miss the traditional-style kimonos, the warm cloth towels and the complimentary fresh oranges, but that just makes me nostalgic. I grew up in Cranford, by the Clark border, where there really aren't a lot of great food choices. Sure, it's not the best sushi I've ever eaten, but in my humble opinion, Momotaro is on par with the average NYC sushi spot. I know there are many great spots in New York City. But given it's location in Jersey, you really need to compare it to the rest of the restaurants in that area (mostly chains like Chili's, Friendly's, fast food, etc.). I think it's great value for what you're getting, but sushi will always cost more than McDonald's. And the fact that it's BYOB is great, if you come prepared. The quality in the food (though I'm not a fan of their chicken Katsu) has kept Momotaro as my top pick for lunch/dinner places when I'm home visiting my parents. Reading the rest of the reviews, I'm tempted to check out their Sunday Brunch. read more

Momotaro - Japanese Near Me - Clark, New Jersey

Food was delicious. Sashimi was fresh and generous. Rolls were very good. Quiet. But lights are a little too bright. We enjoyed ourselves. read more

Used to be great. They got a new manager. Their lunch special was incredible. 12 pieces of sushi, soup salad and a green tea. Now you get soup or salad. And the sushi looks like they sliced it on a lunch meat slicer. It's so thin it's ridiculous. I will never go back read more

This is my favorite sushi restaurant, and I've been to plenty. I would travel through a couple of towns just to get this sushi. If you like it raw I recommend you try the crazy tuna roll Or anything tuna or salmon related. The roll has a wasabi sauce to die for. I only made this account to write this review to let people know that this restaurant is filled with hard workers who work almost if not every day and do their best to give the best customer service possible. If you live near by or want to get great sushi, go there to try for yourself.(I was going to work and they made it less than 10 mins its a tune roll dinner with a crazy tuna roll on the side) read more

Momotaro - Japanese Near Me - Clark, New Jersey

I only get my salmon rolls from here. I'm very picky about my sushi because it's raw and this place is very clean. I never stay. Only do pick ups because it's so quiet. Rather be home. read more

Momotaro - Japanese Near Me - Clark, New Jersey

Owner lady is so rude. If you're 1 penny short, she demands it. (Yes, it happened and she demanded). Don't even ask for an extra soy sauce, it's impossible to get it. She gets annoyed when you order something. Food is nothing special. It's just not worth it for being treated like that. read more