One of my favorite burgers in Chicago, and unique to many others. The sweet potato shoestrings give it a nice texture and the pickled jalapeños and miso butter onions make it bursting with flavor. The ambiance is great here, especially for brunch on a weekend morning. Have been a few times and will definitely be back. read more

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food was delicious! lovely for a date night or special dinner. only downside is they don't sell their popular burger past 7pm. they do at the bar, but you can't eat it at your regular dining table which is kind of weird. read more

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I called to order takeout they said they couldn't take orders over the phone for takeout and I asked if I can come in and place order they said yes, I get there and ask to place order for take out and they tell me sorry we can't do orders for take out if I wanted order at the bar and box the order myself I could. Box the order myself??? What kind of restaurant makes you box a takeout order yourself?? read more

Food was amazing. Fire chicken and short rib was so good. Short rib meat fell right off the bone. Burger was good but, not the best. Lychee Paloma was strong and worth it. The negative. We got there at opening time at 4:30 with a reservation at 4:45. The hostess tells us please wait outside. We gave them the benefit that maybe they are still setting up. After 5 minutes the next customer came but was seated outside. I over hear another hostess ask why we are just standing outside and the hostess that spoke to us said that our reservation is 4:45. When I hear this I approach asking when can we be seated because we have been waiting outside for 10 minutes. It is now 4:40. Possibly the manager, said just seat them. There was another couple seated inside and that's it. This left us feeling salty. All those seats open and the hostess made us wait for our exact reservation time. read more

In my top 5 burgers in Chicago. Seating is a challenge since there is always a wait time but the food is worth it. Try and sit at the bar -- bartenders are super nice and enjoyable to talk to. A friend and i went for a casual dinner and were blown away by the unexpectedly delicious Brussel sprouts. The burger was medium and heavenly. Shaved crispy sweet potatoes on top -- YUM. read more

Mott St - Double Mott Burger* - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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In my expert opinion , is the best burger in Chicago . Must get it with a fried egg. Better than au cheval. Not too greasy and heavy. The meat definitely tastes fresher. Wings were delicious . Surprisingly the crispy cauliflower dish was good. Oyster mushrooms were delicious as well but portions were for ants. Papaya was refreshing but wouldn't get it again. We were able to be seated at the bar and service was fast af. The other tables were occupied for an event. read more

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One of my husband and I's favorite restaurants! Every time we are craving a good burger, we have to go to Mott St and we have recommended this place to others just based off of that sole menu item because it is that good! We always recommend ordering the burger with an egg because, yes, it does make a difference! We have also gone for brunch and dinner and every time, the food is delicious and never disappoints! We try to make reservations ahead of time to secure ourselves a spot. Also, of note, if you are going to visit during dinner time and want to try their burger, you gotta be there before 7pm because it's not orderable after that unless you sit at the bar. Highly recommend this spot! read more

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Delicious! I came here for the first time for dinner. We may have over-ordered, but it was all great food. I liked the menu because it allowed us to try a bunch of different dishes. The timing of the dishes flowed perfectly. Overall, great service along with tremendous food. Fried chili cauliflower is in a sweet and tangy chili sauce. 5/5 Garlic rice was amazingly garlicky and buttery. 5/5 Wok smoked Chinese broccoli with eggplant, cashews, and oyster sauce 4/5 The main dishes came out in waves: Imperial rolls had pork, basil, mint and accompanied with lettuce and bean sprouts. 4/5 Char siu pork belly braised and sauteed in a sweet, bbq-y sauce with sauteed kale. It was super tender! 5/5 Fire chicken was served in a sizzling stone bowl with korean chili, rice cakes, onions, scallions. 4/5 Skirt steak kalbi, which was grilled and perfectly tender. 5/5 Stuffed cabbage was pan seared napa kimchi, pork shoulder, sticky rice, and kimchi broth. 4/5 Everything garlic shrimp and noodles. 4/5 Kimchi udon noodles. 5/5 read more

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Food - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Ambience - 4/5 Value - 4/5 Our waiter was very nice and gave fantastic recommendations. The food came out quickly. Everything was great, but definitely get the mushrooms! Such rich flavor, I could have eaten spoonfuls of the miso butter sauce. The tables were close together and the a/c was blasting on my back, but we didn't have to yell to have a conversation. read more

Service was amazing- food was even better. Try the oyster mushrooms and the garlic rice! The burger absolutely lived up to the hype. read more

Mott St - Mott Burger with egg - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service was attentive and quick. Food was delicious. Most dishes were on the savory and rich side, but the few sweet dishes were also a hit (yogurt bowl and pancakes). Ambiance was very laid back and relaxed. Definitely want to come back during patio season. read more

Mott St - Bowl of awesome - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Best burger in Chicago, probably because of its unique toppings. You can't go wrong with the killer wings either. Lots of other great food on the menu too read more

We went for brunch and this is how I would rate the items we ordered. x3 burger-7.7/10 x1 brunch potatoes 2/10 (nobody at the table would eat them) x1kimchi fried rice 6/10 x3 sodas The burger is pretty good, but the place is just over hyped and over priced compared to others. The sides are really small. The bill was 121 plus $20 tip. No french fries included in this price. If we had ordered enough food for 3 people it woulda been $200. read more

We arrived at our reservation time and got seated quickly. The food was great, and our sever was very pleasant. No complaints about that. However, the place is pretty small and there is minimal space between tables, if any. We sat at a long bench table, where there was another group at the same table. The person sitting next to my friend was not aware that her drink was delivered next to her (it's a glass of hot Vietnamese coffee), and when she turned around, her elbow knocked down the glass of drink, and half of it spilled on my friend's body, clothes, purse and shoes. The person might not know how close she was sitting next to us (again, tiny space). The restaurant cleaned up the shattered glass and mopped the floor quickly, which we appreciated, but did not apologize, or check on my friend to see if she's doing okay , or offered to clean her belongings. We don't know if there was a manager on duty, but it is disappointing that they didn't say anything or take any action to show care to patrons. read more

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I've heard so much about their hyped burger that we finally decided to try this place. We got there at 8 pm on a Thursday with reservations and much to our disappointment they stop serving the burger at 7 pm. Whaaat? But the waitress told it is only available if we switch our seating to the bar area. The place was packed and we weren't about to give up our table so we stayed put. The burger will have to wait till next time. Onto the food. We had the king egg rolls, which was delicious but the king crab fried rice and the garlic shrimp noodles were underwhelming and one dimensional. Both these dishes were very expensive and could easily have been eaten by one person although they recommended sharing. You dont automatically double the price of an entree because you want diners to share the food. Smh. Vibe was buzzing, music a bit loud and the service was ok but the place is legitly way way overpriced for what they're offering. Based on this, I would not be going back. This place is very much overhyped. The burger tasting will be put on hold. read more

[Vegetarian] Real nice vibe. Highlights were the jackfruit burger and cauliflower. Shareable plates to try everything, but for the price better Asian options scattered elsewhere in the city. read more

Mott St - Cauliflower - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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To whomever May care... Dear Mott Street, The first time I came, I brought my whole family, and we ALL thought it was the best burger ever. I got mine without egg because I am usually a traditionalist. I have been thinking about the Mott Burger for 6 weeks since we came last... And I specially booked a one day trip to try out some burgers in Chicago again, of course INCLUDING Mott Street and The Mott Burger. I saw so many people have the burger when I happily walked through the door, but they had egg on it!!!! So I asked a couple of the bartenders and they seemed to somehow convince me to try the egg on it! I told them it was my favorite burger ever, and they said it would be just as good with an egg ! I got my burger and it looked amazing like last time, but sadly , I guess my taste buds just process burgers very differently when it comes with an egg on it. Honestly, I still appreciated the beauty of it, but I didn't have more than 2 bites of it. Not because I wasn't hungry , but for me, I didn't like having an egg on my burger I found out . I was truly so sad that my taste buds did not allow me to really enjoy SUCH a beautiful burger like the one that was in front of me... Deep inside, I was hoping that someone would come by and help my situation... but being a big introvert, I just combusted into frustration inside of myself ... because I had messed up the burger that I loved last time... but I was hoping someone would magically come by and help me out to get one the way I originally enjoyed it... but my introverted self and tight-budget wallet didn't want me to speak up or order more. Two of the nice workers came to my girlfriend and I, and asked how our food was, specifically mine since I was so visibly excited during the ordering phase. I told them that I made the total wrong choice for my taste buds by putting the egg on it, and they saw I only had taken two bites of it, in the 35 minutes that had past since our food arrived. Sadly, none of them reached out like I internally was hoping for dearly... one of them just said they apologize, and the other one didn't even say a word. Now I don't expect a hug from them! -- But, I wish that they had shown a little more care, being that I am a Cancer sign and I was so excited and happy to come and get the Mott Burger... and I socialized with the workers before ordering it... but after , I felt like they had turned a shoulder on me. I just left feeling really sad, and I unfortunately take burgers very seriously because I have loved them as a kid. Now, I am a full-time tennis coach based out of Atlanta at 22 years old... and luckily my job is flexible enough for me to be able to take 1 day trips like this one, to different US Cities and try their best burgers! I hope to be back again, and maybe if I get lucky enough, I hope to hear back from someone at Mott ST Julia & Jose read more

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I used to live very close to Mott St, and was so happy about it. When my mom unexpectedly visited me in 2019, this is where I first took her and where we had our last meal together before her flight! It's a one-of-a-kind Asian Fusion restaurant, and you will not regret dining here. I was thankfully able to chat with the Chef back in 2019, and was simply blown away by how kind, humble and passionate he was about his food and cultural heritage! (And it was very cute when he talked about his Korean grandma!!) Looking forward to visiting Mott St very soon -- will update my review then. read more

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Mott St is insanely good! I've dined for both dinner and brunch, and both were amazing. They made even "simple" dishes, like the garlic rice, feel homey, special, and delicious. Highly recommend their pork belly, cauliflower, and crudo, as well. Everything here blew me away! Servers are attentive and kind, and the restaurant itself has a great feel and ambiance. If you go for brunch, you have to get the kimchi fried rice. It was spectacular. The pork belly Benedict is amazing, too. read more

Such a bummer because my previous review reflected how much I love mott street & how often I recommend it to other folks! I made a large group reservation for this evening at 8:30 and they reached out to let us know they closed at 9:00 - this was a bit confusing as we had planned our Sunday night around this dinner & the 8:30 booking was accepted & confirmed. Then they clarified it was just that the kitchen closed at 9:00... after we moved things around to make a 7:30 reservation happen. When we arrived we were disappointed to hear that the burger stops selling at 7:00. After a bit of research we found this noted on their online menu (I admit we did not check the menu beforehand, but this feels a bit silly to have to check a menu to confirm availability of a burger). The reason I'm giving this experience 2 stars is that they reached out to change our reservation time due to the kitchen closing but then failed to mention the details on the burger (which is why we were going). Although I do love the food & general ambiance - this whole interaction really soured our experience and made us feel like we should have just gone somewhere else. read more

We finally went to Mott St. Most dishes were good (one was very bland) but what surprised us was that everything we ordered had a very similar flavor profile, it felt like we were eating the same flavor with different textures. We weren't expecting that because the menu seemed exciting but nothing really stood out enough to come back for. Also if we had seen all the violations on here ahead of time, we wouldn't have gone. read more

Wow, very pleasantly surprised by the classic American food that is extremely infused with Asian flare at Mott Street. The cauliflower appetizer is to die for, as are the mushrooms in the miso-butter sauce. Simply divine! The Mott Street Burger is delicious, but I've never been one to rate one burger over another, so I'm not sure if this is necessarily *way* better than some other well-known burgers, as I am thoroughly pleased with the bacon burger from Portillos. Nothing tops that in my book, ha ha. This was very good though and didn't taste particularly exotic (considering the sweet potato garnish and miso-butter onions). Meanwhile, the udon noodles with kimchi sauce were delicious. I never thought of turning kimchi into a thoroughly blended sauce in a food processor, but Matt Street did, and it's delicious. Our friends got the fire pot chicken, but they were disappointed because it was more of a stew, and not a dry dish, so to speak. They also got the garlic fried rice and it was fine; just would have preferred a crispier texture than soft. The cocktail drinks are delicious, as I got the Sweater Weather and promptly re-created it at home with great success. Their famous old-fashioned is only so-so, depending on your preference for Japanese whiskey, which can be a little overpowering. For dessert, we got one of everything, ha ha. The sticky rice with mango is delicious and simple , while the chai tea cheesecake is a bit more elegant and equally tasty, based on your preferences. read more

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Snagged a last minute dinner reservation late Saturday evening. We came as a party of four and were pleasantly surprised to find a tasting designed for groups of four. Family style, chefs' recs, and less decisions? Count me in. We added the stuffed cabbage to the tasting menu and quickly realized that we were in over our heads as the dishes started arriving. The portions were hearty and we were more stuffed than the cabbage by the time the last dishes arrived at our table. (Sidenote: we also had some snacks before we arrived at our 8:45 seating). Regardless, we were thrilled to leave with armfuls of leftovers. The creative, asian inspired flavors were just as delightful the next day. My only complaint is how blindingly bright it was to sit next to the neon sign out on their patio. I can't complain though since we DID take photos with it before we left. Do better than us and make a reservation before you go. Cheers! read more

This was one of my fave spots pre-pandemic but my visit on Wed was a little disappointing. I met a friend for an early dinner and arrived a little after 5p. The hostess told me that I had to make an appt. Generally, I'm fine with I'm this but she made it for 5:15.... and when I looked at the time on my cell - I kid you not - it was 5:07. And there were so many empty tables on the patio! All I could do was shake my head and wait. Once we went back up 8 mins later to be seated, we were given info/instructions for din - limited menu, limited amount of time for dining (90 mins), have to leave face masks on until we've place food orders with server, and we were given paper menus but could also pull up the menu virtually via cell which is what I opted for. Our waitress was a joy. I wish I'd caught her name but she had the prettiest hair colors: shades of purple and pink with dark hair. She placed our drink orders: a Pink Parakeet for moi, and the Bitter Fruit for my amiga. Our drinks were good and refreshing. Definitely welcome given the heat outside. As far as food, we ordered the brussel sprouts, pork belly, oyster mushrooms, imperial rolls, and, at the server's recommendation to pair with the mushrooms, the biscuit. The food overall was ok. We've ordered the brussel sprouts and mushrooms multiple times but the sprouts fell a little short and didn't have much flavor. The mushrooms were still really good though. The biscuit wasn't what I was expecting. It was over cooked and incredibly hard, but interesting in that it had an egg and maybe some kind of potato baked in. I think if it was soft and a little more pillowy, I could see how it would pair well with sopping up the sauce in the mushrooms, but in reality it had the effect of a hard cracker. The pork belly was pretty good but the rolls...meh. Hopefully, all of this was just an off evening for Mott St, but I'm not trying to spend money there anytime soon to find out. Fingers crossed that the next visit is a much better experience! read more

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With a heavily sought after, gentrified dining hub smack dab in the northwest side of the downtown area, here we have Mott St, a name that's familiar to most, if not all Chicago foodies due to their creatively designed shareable dishes, and their crown jeweled Mott St Burger. Seriously, when most people stroll down Ashland and spot Mott's indistinguishable edifice, they're thinking of them juicy buns! This restaurant isn't just loved and adored by the locals, critics clamor to it as well! Right before you walk in the front door to the hostess area, you see the number of plaques decorating the wall, flaunting its top status amongst the league of incredible food spots around town. It's probably the best preview to a meal you can get! While the place was packed on a Thursday evening, we were able to get a table without a reservation. The service was quick and attentive throughout our stay, explaining the setup of their menu and how to correctly order their family style dishes. But first! Some drinks... The cocktails on the menu were all worthy contenders, but the citrus-y Sinners Delight, made with tequila, absinthe, gran mariner, and egg white, stole the runway! The taste couldn't be beat, hardly able to hint a taste of alcohol with each sip. The main course(s) were worth the all-time hype that Mott St set up for itself. The Kalbi Skirt Steak cuts, the Everything Wings, and the crispy cauliflower made for a perfect and safe meal for someone like me who's very carb-resistent and eats a generally low-carb diet. I love and appreciate restaurants like these who provide these types of options so everyone can enjoy just how delectable these dishes are. Out of the three dishes, my favorite was the cauliflower, just due to the seasoning alone. The steak had some tremendous flavor as well that didn't require much extra sauce to be added onto it for taste, and the wings, while a bit messy, did their job at completely satisfying the eaters with its adored-by-all seasoning choice. I'm sure without looking at the other reviews here, they're mostly about the burger. Unfortunately that option is only available up until 7pm, so if you end up at Mott after then, or you want to be adventurous, don't feel afraid to try one of the many different and uniquely styled meals that is provided. We very much enjoyed everything we ordered and were too stuffed to indulge on any of the dessert options available (which they have a few things listed on their menu if interested!). Overall, great neighborhood spot. Bougie food items, but with a mainly casual setting and welcoming crowd that can also give off a divey hole-in-the-wall vibe. Great for groups, great for a date night, great for takeout. Definitely a spot that all food lovers need to check out, tourist or local. read more

OMG I think one of the best brunch I had in Chicago. Lived close by to the restaurant and always walked by it, it always smelt so amazing. My last day in Wicker Park, I finally stopped by the place and it was definitely worth the try!!! Definitely try their Mott st burger, it is i think one of the best burgers I had in the city. If you are a vegetarian, they can substitute the meat to jackfruit and it was still as good! The service was good given that we went closer the closing time for brunch. Would recommend it 100% both their brunch and dinner menu. read more

Mott St - Mott Burger Egg* - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

About a month ago, I decided that it was about time to finally eat some of the best burgers this city has to offer. And one that constantly gets brought up is the burger at Mott St. Which is great because I've already had my eye on this place for a while. Aside from the burger, this spot has received acclaim over the years for their inventive, creative, and contemporary take on Asian cuisine. The overall ambiance of the restaurant is inviting and cozy. The space isn't that big, but they do have a sizable patio area for the summer. After putting in our order the food came out relatively quickly. We ordered garlic rice, brussel sprouts, the everything wings, the mentaiko kimchi udon, the stuffed cabbage, and two of the burgers. The rice, brussel sprouts, and wings were solid and a great way to start off the meal. The glaze on the wings and accompanying dipping sauce was fantastic. The mentaiko kimchi udon was up next. I saw a video on YouTube where a guy from The Eater said that he always stops by to grab this dish whenever he's in Chicago. He also refused to share it with his crew. Needless to say, I was intrigued. After trying it for myself, I could see why he didn't want to share. Hell, even I didn't. But I thought the next dish, the stuffed cabbage, was even better. Our server informed us that this was voted as one of the best dishes in Chicago by some publication, and I can totally see why. This was basically a lasagna made up of pan seared napa kimchi, braised pork shoulder and sticky rice with kimchi broth. My god, this was one of the best dishes I've had this year and is definitely a must order. Up next were the burgers. And I gotta say, Mott Street's burgers are outstanding! It kind of reminds me of an elevated Big Mac with spice and Asian flavors. It very much lived up to the hype and is one of the best I have ever had. We ended up ordering the mango sticky rice and warm ricotta donuts. Both were delicious and a solid way to end the meal. Mott St. has cemented itself as one of my favorite restaurants. Top marks across the board. I can't wait to come back for the burger, brunch, and to try the other dishes off their dinner menu. read more

Went back to Mott St last night after a long break and I have to say it was amazing! Of course had the burger and it was top notch five stars as well as the Mott old fashioned. Tried the oyster mushrooms this time and those were wonderful. Thank you very much and here are some new photos from the enjoyable experience! Just moved to Wicker Park so now I can walk to this place. That's dangerous. Happy New Year! Oh and here's a newly updated Top 5 Burger list in Chicago! Au Cheval Mott St Loyalist Maple & Ash Luxbar read more

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As we walked in, the 2 hostesses were talking logistics about seating arrangements and unfortunately we were not greeted before being seated. "What's your name?" was the limit of our interaction. Our server was attentive but didn't have a pleasant/warm/welcoming demeanor. Between 2 people, we ordered 5 entrees + a starter. Definitely thought our server would be more excited about our desire to try as many dishes as possible but she was rather stoic. The one dish we really enjoyed was the avocado rillettes and the one big miss - jackfruit skillet. Of course we gad to try the famous Mott burger but we weren't asked how we would like it cooked, it came out medium. I think brunch was a fail for us; maybe dinner would have been better. Ultimately the vibes off the bat was the start of a negative experience. We definitely expected more from a Michelin guide restaurant and chef Edward Kim, both in terms of service and food. It really hurts to say we would likely not recommend this restaurant to a friend (at least for brunch). read more

This is my second time here and I loved it! They have really good burgers and dishes. If you get the burger be ready to have your mouth enjoy so many delicious flavors, I'd recommend try the burger without the egg but if egg is a must then it still will be a hit. I just prefer it without it pro tip: try to make a reservation if you don't wanna wait long or if your lucky sit at the bar the service is so quick and the food is hot hot hot in the best way possible. (During the summer they have a patio and way more open spots.)We also had the chicken wings and that teriyaki sauce is chefs kiss you have to double dip your wings in it! We enjoyed some delicious martinis in our recent visit which I would say were very tasty a little pricey for the size but nice for the experience. Enjoy! read more

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Do NOT go here if you have Celiacs or a severe food allergy! I would also not go here if you expect reasonable service or an ambiance where you can have a conversation. For a $100+ meal, your money is better spent anywhere else other than Mott Street. I have been excited to try Mott Street for months with their gluten free menu and stronger reviews. The menu is eclectic with a variety of intriguing dishes. We went with a larger group for a birthday celebration with a pre-set menu and reached out numerous times in advance if I could be accommodated with my Celiacs, and we were promised more than once that they would be able to do so. This was one of my worst dining experiences I have had in a long time. Here are reasons why I would not go there again: - Minimal "Celiac Friendly" dishes: The gluten free menu is an overpromise. While my peers were able to eat 8 dishes from the set menu, I could only eat 3, one of which was not properly labeled on the menu, causing additional confusion - Lack of accommodating service: The primary request that was promised is that the servers would bring all "celiac" friendly dishes to me. On multiple occasions, they would drop the "celiac items" in the middle of the table for everyone - out of reach from me- or not know if I could consume it all. This left to multiple instances where I had to ask the servers if I could eat the food safely, and unfortunately, the food would be cold by the time the server would return. There was one dish I was eager to try (mushrooms) but since they put it at the other end of the table where I couldn't see, it was consumed by the time they told me it was Celiac safe for me. They brought one more and charged us for it, even thought the service mistake was on them I recognize allergies are not always able to be accommodated. However, I am deeply disappointed with Mott Street overpromising and causing a stressful, unsafe experience. Given the service charge was already included, there was nothing else that could be done. I will continue to communicate to my Celiac and allergy cohort to stay away. Mott Street- I wish you did the right thing. read more

This review is from delivery during COVID-19. Well, that lived up to and exceeded all expectations. It's a funny thing, burgers. People think you can get a good burger anywhere, when in reality what I'm grilling in my backyard is often far superior. The wrong bun. Not enough seasoning. Too messy. The wrong cheese. You hear about Au Cheval. The Loyalist. Kuma's. Mott St absolutely deserves its place in the Chicago pantheon with those guys. This burger is simply excellent. Flavors are excellent and perfectly balanced, a little bit of heat from the jalapenos, a little bit of sweet from the pickles and bun. The double patties, topped with gooey American cheese, are perfect. And that crunch from the crispy, fried, shoestring sweet potatoes. Yum! If this burger is this good through delivery, I can only imagine how great it is at the restaurant. I look forward to checking it out again when we get back to normal in a few months. read more

Mott St - Mott Burger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Mott St is a great pick! The ambiance is really nice and service is good. I would go back as the food was perfect and location was good. Personally I would recommend getting the burger, definitely add the egg it takes it to the next level. The food was really well balanced, especially on the burger, all the elements complimented each other really well. read more

Mott St - Mott Burger Egg* - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We've supported this place for years but after tonight's experience we will not be back. We arrived for an 8:30pm reservation and were asked by the hostess if we wanted to order the burger. We were not sure as we hadn't sat down and perused the menu yet and she said that if we did we could only sit at the bar. I didn't know I had to study a menu and know what I wanted in order to choose my seat. The only seats left at the bar were right next to the door which opened and closed frequently so that wasn't ideal. I expressed concern that while we in fact wanted to sit at a table we would have had to take a less ideal seat depending on what we wanted to order. The hostess replied "We're an Asian restaurant and our kitchen can't handle burger demand". I'm not sure what one has to do with the other. We decided to risk it and sit at the table we reserved hoping that once we looked over the menu we may NOT want the forbidden burger. We then watch the hostess walk over to the server (within earshot) and point at us while explaining the interaction before shrugging and giggling. I found this pretty rude and unprofessional. We decided to take our money elsewhere but wanted to provide the feedback to the manager. I then watch the server walk over to the manager (again within earshot and while staring at us) explain the situation on the floor. Super unprofessional. The manager comes over and says "Hi". She doesn't introduce herself or greet us politely. I ask her name (Bridget) and explain why we've decided not to stay. She simply responds "Ok". She does not offer any solutions, apologies or niceties. I think is insane that a restaurant would tell paying customers what they can eat depending on where they sit. Then stand in front of them and mock them for questioning. Sitting 15ft away from the means you can't order a if you want it? This was a Wednesday night and there were many empty tables. I could see this applying if they were absolutely slammed or when the place was in its "hey day" but at this point it's clear they've gotten way too comfortable with treating loyal customers with indifference. We went to another place sat where we wanted ordered what we wanted and gave them our money instead. Great Chicago restaurants at this price point are a dime a dozen and customers do not have to settle for less and sad to say Mott St is now on the "Less List". read more

My boyfriend chose this place for dinner as he has been wanting a good burger & we have heard "the best burger in Chicago" are from Au Cheval, Little Bad Wolf, & then this place! We were a little worried we wouldn't make the 7pm burger cut off since our GPS said we would make it to the location at 6:30 & there could be a wait but surprisingly no wait we were sat right away at a table inside! I ordered the lychee paloma freeze to start & I was surprised at how tiny it was for $15 but it was incredibly strong so the price wasn't outrageous. After looking over the menu for a bit, we placed our order of the: -Mentaiko Kimchi Udon $28 caught my eye so hard! I grew up eating mentaiko spaghetti as a quick meal in Japan so the idea of it with kimchi & udon was intriguing to say the least. However, it didn't WOW me like I thought it would. It was good but lacking flavor which this should be packed with! 7/10. -Garlic Fried Rice $10 was so plain such a disappointment! 4/10. -Mott Burger w Egg $18 + $2 egg. The star of the show & made the whole dinner worth it. 9/10 would absolutely get again with extra jalapeños next time. -Miso Caramel Brownies $8 I'm not a huge brownie person but it was a 9.5/10 only thing that would've made it better is if it was warmed up & maybe some vanilla ice cream. The brownie itself was not too sweet, the miso just added a touch of umami & deeper flavor to the caramel it was so good & the matcha whip cream? Just wow it all worked so good. Would get this again as well. Id give this place like a 3.6/5. If we ever come back, I'll make a reservation for the outside patio since the vibes there were so nice. Inside is a little cramped just a heads up! read more

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Came here on Friday with a 6:45pm reservation, arrived about 30 mins early hoping to just wait and get a drink but they were able to seat us early! We got their burger (only available before 7pm), gai lan vegetable and their king crab fried rice. All dishes were very tasty but the gai lan stole the show. They were cooked perfectly to where they still had a bit of crisp and had a caramelized flavor. I was a bit disappointed by the crab fried rice as it wasn't really fried rice, it was brown rice with seasoning a furikake. Very glad I got to try this spot! read more

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Came here for dinner with some friends. I enjoyed the food but the portion sizes are pretty small. Ended up spending like more than $50 per person to be satisfied. Came here around a month ago so my memory is a little hazy. I don't even remember what the first dish is and since it doesn't stand out that means it wasn't that good. The crab rice bowl was just alright, the flavor didn't really stand out and it was pretty plain. the chicken was also just okay, nothing really special about it. The oysters mushrooms were really flavorful and cooked well. I liked the pork belly since the sauce matched so well and the pork belly had a great texture. My favorite was probably the udon since the seasoning and the roe inside the noodles went really well together. It also just had the best taste out of the things we got. read more

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Great service. All the dishes we got were great, and the burger was outstanding! Can't wait to come back in summer and sit on the patio. read more

Mott St - The Mott Burger Egg* - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious Everything out on the cute patio. This was our first dinner in Chicago. We didn't have reservation but it's only 30min wait for the patio. Why not, it's perfect for a spring evening. We ordered 6 items for 3 of us: oyster mushrooms: the cream sauce was flavorful and had the mushrooms had good texture. You must try this! Wok-smoke Gai-Lan: loved the wok-smoke flavor, brought back childhood memory. Brussel sprouts: adding the peanuts was a smart idea Steak kalbi: loved how they thin sliced it. It's perfectly grilled, tender and delicious! Fire chicken: just a little bit spicy. Loved the bonito flakes on top but not over powering Stuffed cabbage: we were going to order the pork belly but the waitress recommended this to balance the savory and sweet among our order. She was spot on! This was not what I expected from the name, it's layered with napa, pork shoulder, sticky rice and kimchi. Loved the flavor and texture. The Thai tea infused cheesecake was the perfect ending of the meal, highly recommended The waitress was so Awesome! She was cheerful, knowledgeable and professional. You've got to try this place if you're in Chicago!!! read more

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I had the Nori Bianco which had mezcal and a just a hint of a seaweed, very unique combination. Then the food started to roll out, starting with this crispy tofu that had a carrot-miso-ginger sauce. Then we had one of my favorite menu items, the oyster mushrooms that have this mouth-watering miso butter, and we drizzled a bit of lemon on there to bring out the umami flavor. The Salmon Collar special had a sweet glaze on top and was buttery, 100% would order that again, it was unbelievable. Mott St really killed it with the Everything Wings, these were whole wings that came with a tzatziki sauce that cooled down the jaggery and dry chili flavor. Also their everything garlic noodles are comforting and are one of my favorite entrees here. A couple of their fall items were the stuffed cabbage, it was pan-seared Napa kimchi, with a mild heat level kimchi broth that was perfect for the braised pork shoulder in there. Also their mussels hot pot had a slighter hotter broth, but definitely was easier to eat than I anticipated, I loved it. for dessert, we had three of their fall special desserts, the strawberry sticky rice was sweet, milky, and loved the mint in there. Miso Caramel Budino had a bit of a deeper flavor, and for sure nutty. My favorite were the warm apple cider donuts, these were fantastic and I could've been greedy and had all 3. Definitely recommend checking Mott St out. read more

Mott St - Mott Burger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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