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    Mott St

    4.0 (1.2k reviews)
    PriceyAsian Fusion, Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Vivek B.

    It was my 2nd time to this place. Food is very good. Not many vegetarian options but whatever they have is good except the Silken Tofu dish Love their Oyster Mushrooms. They are so so good, but very small quantity Brussel Sprouts was ok not so great Crispy Chili Cauliflower is also so so good If u like garlic, their Garlic Rice are very good too Deji Delight was good too. And their Lichi Mocktail is fine too.

    Sarina Z.

    We were able to snag a walk-in table and were seated on the patio, which made for a great atmosphere. The cocktails were creative, refreshing, and a fun way to start the meal. The standout was definitely the burger, it may honestly be one of the best burgers in Chicago. We also loved the cauliflower and the pork belly. Both dishes were packed with flavor, though I think they'd be even better with a side of rice to balance the richness. The only dish that didn't quite land for me was the shrimp noodles. They were a bit sweeter than I expected, and the flavors didn't come together as well as the other dishes.

    Jill R.

    How have I never been to Mott Street and how did we get lucky enough to arrive and be seated prior to 7 p.m. so we could still order their AMAZING burgers? (They are not served after 7 p.m.) Mott street has a small indoor space and a large outdoor space and every seat/table was occupied. It was an eclectic crowd and the vibe was young and hip. We ordered fewer plates than was recommended by our waiter and we were all plenty full by the end of our meal and still had leftovers. For six of us, we ordered three burgers (one couple shared theirs), the jackfruit bulgogi entree, two orders of garlic rice, crispy chili cauliflower, everything shrimp noodles, the imperial rolls and budino to be shared for dessert. What can I say about those burgers? Wow! Just wow. I had an egg on mine and when you pressed on the bun, the yoke of the egg would drip down. It was a messy burger to eat but with, hoisin aioli, pickled jalapeño, dill pickles, miso butter onions, american cheese and sweet potato shoestrings on the side, it was beyond delicious. Other favorites were the crispy chili cauliflower and the everything shrimp noodles. Nice, simple presentation of all the food and everything had great flavor. We were a little underwhelmed with the budino, but we loved everything else. The spacing of the food coming out wasn't always great. (We ordered two garlic rice dishes and one came early on and one very late in the meal), and the jackfruit entree came way after everything else, but it still would never deter me from coming back. It also had limited vegetarian entrees, with most vegetarian items being side dishes. It also wasn't cheap but that is all restaurants these days. A 20% gratuity was included in our party of six. Overall it was a great dining experience and understandable why they are known for their burgers and why it is hard to get a reservation!

    Mentaiko Kimchi Udon*
    Jessica Z.

    My go-to at Mott St is the crispy chili cauliflower and their burger. The burger is enormous that comes with sweet potato crisps and a pickle spear, and it is juicy and flavorful. The cauliflower is seasoned with szechuan pepper corn but the sweetness offsets the spiciness and the numbing of the peppercorn and I love the flavors. I also tried the shrimp noodles and the kimchi udon, and I love the sweetness and the garlic of the shrimp noodles, with the shrimp providing a great seafood flavor. The kimchi udon was also creamy and flavorful, i just wish there was more!

    Carly L.

    The cabbage is what their known for but honestly thing it's just alright. My favorite however was the steamed fish. You wrap it in the sesame leaf and it tasted amazing.

    Stuffed Cabbage
    Tracy H.

    Came back after 5 years to try the brunch here! I loved dinner here the first time, but I've heard great things about their day time menu! They serve the special burger for brunch as well as limited timing at night, so obviously we had to order that. Honestly, there were at least 4 mains that we were interested in, but ended up getting the avocado three layer dip and the kalbi steak & eggs as well. The avocado dip was so interesting, but I liked a new twist on your average avo toast. I appreciated the toasted bread for being crispy enough without being too hard that it cuts up your mouth. The kalbi was so tender and juicy and a pretty decent portion for the price! I wish the kimchi breakfast potatoes had more kimchi flavor! We made the mistake of eating the burger last. It was still delicious, but I know it would've been 10 times better if we ate it while it was hot. Beware of those jalapeños though! The burger had every flavor: sweet, salty, spicy, tangy, creamy. Basically something for everyone. Service was prompt and friendly despite it being totally packed in there! Reservations are definitely a MUST. Free parking all down the street was also a plus!

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    Mickey B.

    Food and service were top-tier! The ambiance was cozy and inviting. From the moment we walked through the door until the time we left, everyone was professional, welcoming, and kind. We especially have to recognize Lauren. She was one of the most knowledgeable, patient, and professional staff members we've encountered, and she took our dining experience to a whole new level. Thank you, Lauren, for making our visit so memorable!

    Belle N.

    Met up with a friend here for brunch. We had a 1:15pm reservation. The place is super cute and there is city street parking available. They have a cocktail menu and server confirmed all wine/cocktails are gluten free. The server asked if I had celiac and confirmed to avoid cross contamination. She was very knowledgeable and came back with a marked up menu of what I could have. My friend and I shared the GF coconut pancakes, kimchi rice, and kimchi potatoes. We also each had the blood orange spritz. The food was fantastic! Highly recommend.

    Mott Burger*
    Natalie L.

    Great Father's Day brunch! They had crayons for the kids and spacious seating. The kids' food (mini pancakes) came out fast, which every parent knows is super important. The pork belly Benedict was delicious. The burger was tasty, but I'm surprised people rate this burger so highly in the realm of Chicago burgers. Probably wouldn't be in my top ten. ‍

    Mott Burger*
    Olivia A.

    Hands down the best burger I've literally ever had. SOO GOOD, buttery perfection. Could've passed on the potatoes but didn't even matter the burger stole the show.

    Pork belly Benedict
    Brenda K.

    Visited for the first time on a Friday around 12:30 PM. The place was absolutely packed, so making a reservation is a must for the lunch rush! We were pleasantly surprised by a nice brunch menu that wasn't listed online and ordered a variety of dishes to share. The Highlights: Mott Burger, Kalbi & Eggs, and Shrimp & Grits: All the meats and seafood were incredibly tender, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. Coconut Pancakes & Donuts: The three massive pancakes with hibiscus butter were amazing, and the warm lemon poppyseed donuts are a must-eat while hot! Gai Lan & Papaya Salad: Great savory and sweet/sour flavors with a nice kick. The Lowlights: Sumo Congee ($19): We upgraded to the "Sumo" size, but the portion wasn't actually that big for the price. Issan Sausage: Had a gamey taste that just wasn't for us (though the Sweet Longanisa was great). We paired everything with some refreshing lychee blossom and ginger beers. Overall, the flavors here are absolutely on point, though the prices run a bit high. Twenty dollars for a bowl congee?

    Lemon poppy seed donuts
    Tray

    This place brings big Asian street food energy with bold flavors and shareable plates. The ambiance is dim with candles on the table, a little loud with faint music playing, but still a fun vibe overall. 7.5/10. Service was amazing. Our server was super nice and attentive, and other staff kept checking in and refilling water which I really appreciated 9/10. The brussels sprouts were just okay. A little too oily and missing some flavor, but actually tasted way better when dipped in the wing sauce. 4/10. The everything wings were delicious flavor-wise, just wish they were crispier. 6/10. The fire chicken was SO good. The sweet gochujang sauce was amazing, the tteokbokki had the perfect chewy texture, and there was plenty of chicken. Super comforting dish. 9.5/10. The Mott burger + egg... easily one of the best burgers I've ever had. The hoisin aioli, sweet potato shoestrings, and over easy egg all worked perfectly together. Such a unique flavor combo. 9.7/10. The lemon poppy seed donuts were a great way to end. Crispy with a nice lemon flavor and poppy seed texture. 7/10.

    Crispy Chili Cauliflower, Mott Burger*
    Jocelyn G.

    Finally got to try the famous Mott burger and it definitely lived up to the hype! I don't normally love sauce on my burger, but all of the toppings and the sauce came together so nicely to create an amazing umami flavor. Aside from the burger, we ordered the crispy cauliflower and the everything noodles with shrimp. I soul recommend the cauliflower as it had great flavor and was perfectly cooked. The noodles were good, but nothing special in my opinion.

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    4.3
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    1.7 mi
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    Gaijin may be a small restaurant, but it makes a big impression the second you walk in. The dining…read moreroom isn't huge, but it has this lively energy that makes it feel exciting instead of crowded. I even was able to watch the chefs cooking just a few feet away. I could hear the sizzling from the grill, smell the food cooking, and by that point I was more than ready to eat. Our server was really nice and gave us a bunch of recommendations. Everything sounded good, but I ended up going with the Pork Belly Yakisoba. This dish was packed with flavor. The noodles had that smoky, slightly charred taste, and they were coated in just enough sauce to make every bite rich. The sauce brought a nice balance of savory, a little sweetness, and plenty of umami that soaked into the noodles. The pork belly was easily the best part. It was incredibly tender and juicy, with just enough fat that it practically melted in your mouth. Every piece had those caramelized edges that added even more flavor. Then you get the crunch from the cabbage and bean sprouts, the freshness from the scallions, and the little nutty flavor from the sesame that tied everything together. Hahaha I'd definitely come back. This is one of those dishes that sticked with me long after I left.

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    Duck Duck Goat

    4.1
    (2.2k reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Duck Duck Goat lived up to all the hype and everything I have ever heard about it. One of the best,…read moreflavorful meals I have had in a long time. I was able to get a last minute reservation for me and my friends, and we were even able to sit inside. The teapot "group" drink was hard to pour, but that was truly my only complaint of the night. The potstickers melted in your mouth and the scallion pancakes were so unique. We could not get enough! The dan dan noodles were our other favorite. The inside is so cute, intimate, and dark, yet lively and fun at the same time. The perfect restaurant for any occasion!

    I really wanted to love Duck Duck Goat as it was recommended by a friend. The atmosphere was great…read moreand the drinks were good. A few dishes, like the Duck Fried Rice, Pork Belly, and Beef Noodle Soup, were actually pretty solid. But the rest of the night was just so frustrating that I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. The Jiaozi were the first big letdown. The menu said they were beef short rib and bone marrow, but they didn't taste like that at all. The filling was just super mushy and the flavor was just weird. The manager and the food runner were nice when we mentioned it, but our actual server was a disaster. When we tried the Goat Noodles, all we could taste was cumin. It was so overwhelming that it covered up everything else. We couldn't even tell if there was actually any goat shoulder in there. When we told our waiter, she couldn't care less. She got totally defensive, wouldn't even listen to us, and just said, "Oh, I told you when you ordered that the dish is cumin forward" and walked away. It got worse when the bill came. She was holding on to the payment machine so hard and almost yanked it right out of my friend's hand. She was staring at it to see what we were tipping. It was so awkward and incredibly rude. No thank you, no nothing. She just grabbed it and left. The place has potential, but they really need to fix the food and retrain the staff. A cool vibe doesn't make up for bad food and awful service.

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    Three Dots and A Dash

    4.1
    (4.2k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$$

    I made reservations at Three Dots and a Dash to kick off my sister's bachelorette party. She loves…read moretiki bars, so it was only appropriate to gather and welcome everyone. OpenTable only allowed up to 8 people per reservation at a time. We were a party of 13, so I had to split the reservations into two. I made a request for the tables to be close together, but I understood that there was no guarantee the tables could be together. Our reservations were at 9pm, and the place was packed. Three Dots and a Dash did us a solid and managed to reserve an entire alcove for us! I was so appreciative. Loved the vibe at Three Dots and a Dash. It felt much classier, like a mid-century modern tiki lounge. The music was fun too. Instantly recognized a retro Italian song by Pino D'Anglo, which just added to the ambiance. The drinks were great. We ordered a couple of rounds of the shotstapus, and I got the rum barrel for good measure. The drinks were sweet but tasty. Too easy to knock back.

    When I was visiting my friends in Chicago, they insisted on bringing me to Three Dots and a Dash…read more We were able to walk-in on a Friday evening, although we were relegated to standing room only since we weren't able to get a reservation. Upon entering the bar, I felt like I was entering a catacomb with skulls lining the entrance. The bar was packed, and we squeezed in at the bar to order our drinks. The drinks were on the pricey side, but I appreciate how the cocktails are garnished with real fruit (mine had lychee and dragonfruit) and was served in a fun tiki glass that was unique to each drink. The setting is a huge part of the experience, and I had a fun, memorable evening.

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    High Five Ramen

    4.0
    (1.1k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    First time here we were seated immediately! It was Thursday night around 10ish I'll say. The staff…read morewas super friendly and helpful! Very welcoming and attentive, but then again it's a hidden little ramen spot where everyone's huddled up at a bar pretty much lol The food was absolutely delicious! I got their signature ramen and the pork just melted in your mouth. Noodles were 10/10, broth even better.! Will be coming back for sure. Hopefully we have a similar experience with waiting and dining

    I never leave negative reviews, but this experience was unacceptable. On 7/18/2026 at approximately…read more9:30pm-9-45pm My friend and I were waiting for our ramen, we watched one of the kitchen staff check the noodles by reaching into the bowl with his bare fingers, pulling out some noodles, and putting them directly into his mouth to taste them. Then wiped his fingers on a dirty rag and proceeded to finish making the bowls. A short time later, we were served that same bowl of ramen. Watching an employee use their bare hands and mouth on food that was then served to a customer was extremely concerning and completely unacceptable from a food safety and hygiene standpoint. It ruined the experience and made us lose confidence in the restaurant's food handling practices. I hope management takes this seriously, retrains their staff on proper food safety procedures, and ensures this doesn't happen to anyone else.

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    Entrance into the restaurant, located in the basement
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    Ghost Donkey

    4.0
    (69 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    We originally came to Ghost Donkey as paranormal investigators, after being hired to locate the…read moremissing ghost donkey belonging to a local agave farmer. The case had gone cold--or perhaps mezcal-hot--until we received a clue pointing us toward River North. Ghost Donkey is spacious, colorful, and full of energy, with plenty of bar seating and tables. The music can get loud, but it fits the atmosphere perfectly. The bartenders were constantly interacting with guests, swinging the lights, encouraging the crowd, and turning the entire room into a neon-lit fiesta. They do have a food menu featuring items such as tacos, nachos, quesadillas, and guacamole, but we mostly came for the drinks. Many of the cocktails are tequila- or mezcal-based, which is exactly what we enjoy. The menu is creative, the drinks are strong, and the bar does an excellent job making agave spirits approachable--even for guests who may not consider themselves mezcal experts. After two drinks and an argument with a decorative donkey, we finally found the missing spirit hiding behind the bar. He was translucent, smelled faintly of roasted agave, and appeared to be carrying a tiny map. We followed him through a glowing hallway, down a staircase, and into a secret chamber where he revealed the legendary piñata of Quetzalcoatl, the ancient feathered serpent god. Naturally, we attempted to break it open. Instead of candy, it released a cloud of mystical dust, three lime wedges, and a receipt for nachos. The ghost donkey brayed with laughter, the lights began swinging, and the entire bar erupted in applause. The bartender handed us another drink and told us this happened all the time. Ghost Donkey is a fantastic place to hang out, pregame, and enjoy inventive tequila and mezcal cocktails in a lively setting. Just be warned: you may arrive looking for a ghost donkey and leave having helped recover an ancient Mexican god's piñata. That's simply the sort of evening this place encourages.

    The three stars are for the HH, vibes, and chicken tinga tacos. Other than that, I don't really get…read morethe hype and I've been here several times. The happy hour prices are decent, but I just really don't like the drinks. I feel like the options are limited and just not that good tbh. Reservations are encouraged, but you can also chill at the bar if there's room. This is a spot I'd go to after the main event, not one that I'd specifically leave my house for. Everyone else in my group always seems to enjoy, so maybe it's just me!

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