Really had high hopes for this place, having had it once prior & not totally hating it. Upon a second visit, I was very underwhelmed & annoyed. One thing I cannot stand about a restaurant is delusion, & I feel as if I'd be doing humanity disservice if I didn't make notice of it. The food was not awful nor totally bad, but I personally think the prices of this place need to be more realistic. The ingredients cannot be better than a mom & pop down the street, & if they are then the flavor profiles of the dishes are not cognizant of that, so for that reason I'm left very confused on what exactly equates the prices to the portion sizes. That king crab rice is not a justifiable $32 & they know it which is sad. If you ask me, maybe go there for a happy hour or during devour 312. Go when yourself nor anyone you love is paying. read more

The burger was FANTASTIC, but unfortunately, the Thai Style "Papaya" Salad was one of the biggest mistakes I've made ordering at a restaurant in a long time. Given that the dish we received seemed pretty different from the description, I wish our server had offered us more of an explanation. It was a truly bizarre dish with gristly, unseasoned chicken, unripe papaya, and unappetizing candied baby shrimp. I think there was such a wild contrast between the dishes. I know Mott Street is meant to have a different menu, but the burger was straightforward and delicious; that salad was odd. If you go, I recommend asking for details on the dishes you're considering! read more

I paid a visit after glowing reviews from friends who claimed Mott St served burgers superior to Au Cheval. I'm not a huge "gourmet burger" guy, but I was still intrigued especially since it's not even a burger restaurant! I booked a 6:15 reservation so that I could order the burger at my table. Since there are no fries on the menu, I ordered brussels sprouts as a quick appetizer. The brussels sprouts were delicious! They were roasted, light and not too heavy, and seasoned well. It was labeled a "small" tapas plate on the menu but honestly it was a lot to share for just two people. I would say the portion is equivalent to 2/3 to 3/4 the size of an entree dish. Now onto the burger. It was a very solid gourmet burger - but it didn't blow my mind (same with Au Cheval). To be honest, if I were comparing the two, they are similar in terms of quality of ingredients, presentation, and toppings. However, they have very different flavors. Au Cheval turns the dial up on very high-end but traditional flavors (ie. thick bacon, egg, cheese, garlic aioli) while Mott St's version has more non-traditional flavors (ie. hoisin aioli, miso butter, pickled cucumbers, egg. sweet potato strings). The verdict? It really depends on what you're in the mood for. Something familiar? Au Cheval. Something different? Mott St. Lastly I tried two different cocktails. (Sorry, don't remember the names) They were not good at all though. If you're thirst, just order a beer or wine. read more

Mott St - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was sub par wrapped in a cute aesthetic. I would only recommend eating here if you aren't accustomed to eating authentic Asian food. read more

Catching up on Yelp reviews as it's been a minute... If you follow me then you know that I am all about Pizza and Burgers and I have my very own simple rankings criteria. You have probably heard that Mott St has a legendary burger. The first time I had Mott St was back in 2020 when the world shut down... I ordered the Mott St Burger and Everything Wings as carryout. The burger was good, but it would have obviously been better dining in and it was missing the shoestrings. So I rated it middle of the pack at around 7.33 out of 10 and noted it had potential. The wings are to die for, even though they are probably the saltiest thing I have ever eaten due to the soy sauce. I decided to come to Mott St because I just had a very disappointing burger at Table, Donkey, & Stick the week before. So I was definitely craving a good burger! I came here on a weeknight in the middle of the week after work around 5:30pm and sat the bar. It wasn't crowded as it just opened, but the dining room was already filling up and was full by the time I left. Ambience is very cool with a decent amount of seating and solid for date night. The lighting reminded me of Chikatana in the West Loop. I started things off with the Mott St Premium Old Fashioned, which was really just ok (disappointing) and expensive at $20. It was just ok, not great, and not worth the $20 and I was expecting something great as it was "Premium". They claim it's premium, but they make it with Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky (Beam), which is about $40/bottle and middle shelf whisky. If you don't know, the Japanese Whisky and Bourbon Whiskey markets have exploded in demand over recent years similar to the microbreweries years ago. I love Bourbon, Ryes, and Old Fashioneds, but IMO this was not a "Premium" Old Fashioned. $15 is definitely more reasonable for that cocktail. I also had the Golden Hour, which was a good cocktail as well and I enjoyed it better than the Old Fashioned with it being a better value for consumers. They also serve a few local beers on tap. Cocktails are solid, nothing spectacular, and I have definitely had much worse in my lifetime. Onto the food and the main event! I ordered the Crispy Chili Cauliflower as a starter and it was delicious! It almost looked like popcorn chicken. It was saucy and flavorful! It wasn't overly spicy for me, but I would advise avoiding if you don't like spicy food. The burger came out after, which was great and it looked fantastic! Look at that beaut and it's massive at a 1/2 lb patties! I just dug right in and expect it to be messy! Very, very messy. The bun was so fresh and so fluffy. The patties were meaty and cooked with great texture, but the toppings were overwhelming as there is just so many especially with the additional egg. The toppings were excellent and very high quality! LITERALLY LOOK AT THAT CHEESE! My overall burger ranking was Bun: 10, Patty: 8, Toppings: 9, and 9.0 overall, which came in at the third best burger I have ever had right behind Au Cheval and Owen & Engine! So if you eat meat, GET THE BURGER! Overall, drinks were good not great and I have had better. Definitely come here for the food, which is excellent! The burger is a top 3 burger in my book, the Everything Wings are to die for, and the Cauliflower was very flavorful and I don't really like cauliflower but eat it as it's healthy. The bartender was friendly and service was solid. Food came out in a good reasonable time. A downside is that the food was served all at once and I am pretty sure that it was due to the staff shortages and the great resignation. I would have preferred for my Cauliflower to come out before my Burger as a starter, but it is what it is and not enough to knock a star off. To be fair, the bartender told me that ahead of time and I think it was on their menu. Price is fair for the high quality of food. But I would love to see an actual premium Japanese Whisky in the Premium Old Fashioned. I'd pay $25-$30 for a 12-year whisky and 1.5-2oz pour. I would love to come back and try some more of their items especially their seafood! read more

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Great place for modern twists on Korean-American and Asian-American fusion. The place is on the smaller side and has a ton of business so it will be packed, but there was still enough room to feel comfortable. My girlfriend and I came here for dinner, just a warning, I wanted to try their famous burger but it is only served full-time at the bar, if you're sitting at the tables it's only offered from 6pm-7pm or during their weekend brunch. The menu is split into small, medium, and large plates, although the sizes can vary a lot between the two, and it seems more like a distinction on whether the dish is more of an appetizer or an entree, because the "small" tofu was bigger than some of the medium stuff, etc. Our server recommended 2-3 plates each with 3 being on the higher end, we went a bit overboard and got 6 plates. The peppercorn fried shrimp was delicious with a slightly vinegary, salty, savory fish-sauce based dip. One of my favorites was the kimchi empanadas, which were made with some corn or rice flour, which gave it a delicious crispy but chewy and rich texture, with a filling that was just cheesy and just tart and spicy enough. The fried tofu appetizer was surprisingly refreshing, with crisp fried tofu chunks over a bed of fresh assorted greens in a light sesame-based dressing. For mains ("medium" and "large" dishes), we got the wings, sweet sour fish soup, and pork belly sisig. The wings were glazed with soy, cane sugar, dried chilis, covered in sesame seed and fried shallot, and served with tzatziki yogurt sauce, which might not sound good together but were surprisingly delicious. The fish soup was light and savory, a bit too sweet for my liking but otherwise cooked super well with tender fresh fish cunks. The pork belly sisig had a nice serving of braised pork belly chunks over a bed of rice, and was full of flavor but unfortunately too salty that I couldn't comfortably finish it. Overall, while the dishes were a bit hit or miss, I really enjoyed most of them and appreciated how they took common flavors from a variety of Asian/Islander cuisines and expanded on them. I can't wait to come back for their famed burger or just to try other plates in their fun Asian fusion menu! read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. They have a really cute outdoor patio with spaced out tables and relaxing decor. I LOVE the food here. The item they're famous for in my mind is the burger, which is top notch. I think it's one of the best burgers in Chicago. But, in my opinion, the best thing to order is the oyster mushroom dish. The miso butter is SO GOOD. Like, make your talkative friend speechless-good. I also love the cauliflower. The only dish I didn't love was the kimchi udon dish. The flavors were definitely very interesting, but I'm not a huge fan of roe in general, so I found the dish to be a little too strong. I would hands down come back here and recommend it to everyone. read more

Mott St definitely has a unique and amazing burger- it is worth checking out. One of my best friends has been telling me for over a year that Mott St has her favorite burger. I have been wanting to try it since then, but it hasn't worked out until last Friday. We came specifically for the burger (which is only served to resos from 6-7PM or at the bar all times), and to celebrate! Two of us (out of three) were there a bit early for our reservation, so we sat at the bar and grabbed a drink. I think this was the only really poor experience of the night, as even though there are not many seats at the bar, it took a loooooong time to get acknowledged, and the bartender seemed really annoyed when we told her we were only there for drinks while we waited 5 minutes for our table. I watched the way the bartenders interacted with the bar patrons, and frankly, I would not want to sit there again and especially not to eat. The whole bitter bar experience was weird. When we were sat, we had an absolutely FABULOUS waiter. I don't remember his name, but he was incredible. We ended up sharing an order of wings- these were fantastic. Very sticky and messy but that's how a good wing should be. They give you wet naps, which I really appreciate. All three of us ordered the burger. My two friends added an egg. It is a really different flavor- it's got the crispy noodles and an asian based sauce that are really amazing. Seating sucks- it does that thing where you sit next to another group barking in your ear. Overall, this is a cool place, but the bar service is lacking, and I'd prefer to be more than 2 inches from pregnant "becky" customer complaining about all of her allergies. read more

I've been recommended to go here for a long time so I was excited to try this as we had a Friday out of work early with no plans . We got there right at 6 and people were basically in line , so if you want to sit at the bar without a reservation I would recommend going then. We got the wings as an app and both got the burger with an egg. The wings were really good, I loved the tzatziki sauce you dip them in. The burger was also very good , double patty topped with picketed jalapeños , pickles, onion, and sweet potato straws. The drinks were pretty meh and for $12 very small and not strong . Would not recommend those and would say get your own cocktail. I would've given the food 4 stars, but why I chose 3 is the staff seemed like they were rushing us out of the bar . They brought our burgers before each of us could finish one wing . So we had our burgers just sitting there for 10mins while we tried to eat as fast as we could. We had two drinks and were in/out in 45 mins . Everyone was very nice, but the timing was like they couldn't get us out fast enough- we ended up spending another $100 at another bar on drinks but totally could've just stayed here had we felt welcome. Overall would recommend but with a reservation. It was good but not sure it lived up to the hype of the best burger in Chicago . read more

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Greatest Asian fusion burger I've had . I fortunate enough to get a reservation for a time that worked for me (a lot of their times on their online reservation booking were full). There is a 25 dollar deposit for when making a reservation. Don't worry, this 25 goes towards your total bill once you pay. I've been meaning to check this place out for awhile now and it did not disappoint. Food is served family style so things are meant to be shared. We ordered 2 sides (oyster mushrooms, fried rice) and 2 entrees (pork belly, burger). I would highly recommend everything we ate. Umami butter in the mushrooms elevated it to a whole nother level! If you mix it with the fried rice, it was taken up another notch. Pork belly firm where it needs to be and tender when bitten, the choice of vegetables complimented it so well. The burger... incredible. I'm used to American burgers, Mexican fusion, and Filipino fusion to name a few, but this was by far my most favorite asian fusion burger. The flavors, complexity, and textures. I'm definitely going to be stopping by Mini Mott when I get the chance and see what other things they have cooking up. Too distracted by the delicious food and forgot about pictures. read more

New brunch service! The pancakes were lovely and my bf enjoyed the Benedict. But tbh the congee was mediocre, probably much better at a Chinatown restaurant. I think everyone who likes pancakes should go just to try! read more

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I really wanted to like this place since Asian cuisine is one of my favorites! The restaurant is warm and cozy, the staff & service are quick and welcoming, however the food was just alright, nothing to rave about. The best things we had were the wings and the shrimp garlic noodles- both very flavorful. The grilled cauliflower & Wok smoked Gai lam were good too, but nothing special compared to other popular asian restaurants... the one dish that was most disappointing was the Mussel Hot Pot... The broth had wayyyy too much spice (and I can handle heat) it seemed like the heat was compensating for the lack of depth and flavor. We ordered dessert to finish on a sweet note, but Unfortunately our donuts were very dry and stale. We barely touched the mussels and donut. I hope that was just an off day because I've heard great things about Mott st. read more

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It just wasn't that tasty. Their new place 2nd generation in Logan square is way better

Mott St. was one of several stops on New Year's Eve. I've been meaning to try this place for a while, but this time I made it a priority. Upon entering, we were immediately greeted by a friendly hostess. We were very early for our reservation, but she quickly made room for us despite it being extremely busy. Our server thoroughly explained the menu and made a few suggestions. We ordered everything he vouched for. Each dish was mediocre with the exception of the Potato bread which we didn't like at all. It was too doughy and lacked salt. The highly touted wings were the same wings found in any Asian fusion restaurant. .. hoisin, green onion, sesame. .. The service was the saving grace, otherwise I would rate 2 stars. I may try the burger one day because it's apparently one of the best. I highly doubt I'll try dinner again after being disappointed by literally every dish. read more

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Dined here recently and was very impressed. Our server, Casandra, was attentive and had positive energy throughout the dining experience. My best friend and I ordered a number of dishes, and were happy with it with it all! Unique and shareable plates. I highly recommend the Brussels sprouts and King Crab Rice. I highly recommend giving them a try. read more

You will find way better Asian-American cuisine and service anywhere in Chicago that is not Mott St. I have given this place many attempts as I live down the street and it continues to be disappointing each time. Service is a complete after thought: each time I have come in my group could probably drink more than we normally order but we can never get a server or bartender to do more than just take our initial order. I've requested a manager before to voice frustration with service but one can never be found. Host stand is less than gracious as well. Facilities are run down and unkept, kitchen staff smokes directly behind patio area so good luck with an enjoyable meal. read more

Mott St is a modern take on Asian food and takes a little bit from different cuisines. We got the set menu consisting of the papaya salad, chili cauliflower, everything wings, imperial rolls, oyster mushrooms, garlic fried rice, and kimchi mentaiko udon. I normally prefer traditional Asian food, but was pleasantly surprised by how tasty everything was! The only thing that was a let down was the kimchi udon, which lacked depth of flavor. It's also worth noting that the mango sticky rice is not the Thai version, but more like the warm Chinese black rice dessert topped with coconut milk and pudding. The interior of the restaurant was beautiful and the cocktails were tasty. I'd definitely recommend trying them out for date/girls night! read more

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Cool place with good vibes. We sat inside because it was a little bit too warm to sit outside. The food was very tasty and full of flavor. I would definitely come back. Ordered the mushrooms, bread, scallops, empanadas, burger and the clay pot. Everything was outstanding. read more

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Food is great but don't come here after 7pm if you want to eat their burger. They stop serving the burger and only the burger after 7pm for some reason? It doesn't make any sense. The Mott st burger remains illusive to me. read more

This spot is a MUST. This burger is so good, I dream about it. I'm not a big burger eater and this truly was my favorite burger I've ever had in Chicago. It's perfectly cooked and has so much flavor to it. All the side dishes were incredible too. The Brussels sprouts especially. Of the two desserts, the cheesecake was my favorite. Go before 7 or else you cannot order the burger! read more

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I love the idea of this place, but the udon noodles were honestly so gross. Over cooked noodles, the flavor was awful, I'm nauseous just writing this review. But the cauliflower bites were sooooo good. And the everything chicken was not bad! read more

Mott St. has a hipster vibe and is pretty crowded with a pleasant atmosphere, nothing fancy but comfortable. The service was decent but not the best, but the food...oh the food was the star as it should be! We ordered several dishes and they were all excellent. It was VERY hard to choose our favorite but I have to go with this stuffed cabbage dish! (napa kimchi stuffed with pork butt and sticky rice, pan seared) SO SO good it disappeared in seconds! Our only disappointment was that we couldn't try their famous Mott Burger. I was told they don't serve it after 7pm because if they did there would be no room in the kitchen to make anything else. Hmm not sure what that really means but I can't complain too much because it gave my stomach room for all their other wonderful dishes! Honestly this place deserves a Michelin Star not just a Bib, the food is THAT good. We'll be back for that Mott Burger!!! read more

Mott St - kimchi udon - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The service was really great. By the time we got there, they stopped serving the burger at the tables (730pm) and it was available only at the bar. But our server helped navigate the system for us and switched us from a table to the bar. I don't know why they have this system but mission accomplished for we got to try the burger. It's definitely up there with gourmet burger. The rest of the food was ok - we got the Brussel Sprouts, Steak Kalbi (which was good) and everything shrimp n garlic noodles (didn't hit the spot...for me!). read more

I love Asian food and eat it often. This restaurant takes dishes that are amazing at traditional restaurants and then reduces the quality, sizes down the portion, and ups the price exponentially. I was shocked by how underwhelming these extremely expensive dishes were. The whole restaurant feels like a hoax that everyone buys into - this place is hip so it must be good. It isn't! I did not try their burger because it was not available at the time I went, so cannot speak to the burger. read more

Mott Street is an unassuming 5-star establishment located on the North side of the city that offers a very eclectic menu of Asian fusion tapas and slightly larger plates. The casual dining room has a rustic feel to it with wooden individual and communal tables, a large bar that serves as the focal point of the space, and there is a small patio outside that's decked out in hanging strings of lights. The menu is separated into several categories - fish, meat, soup and noodles, rolled and steamed, veggies and sides, and market. Within the fish and meat listings, a dashed line designates the smaller plates from the larger ones. Our waitress explained that once we placed out order, the chef would determine the order of the plates in an effort to provide us with a meal that progressed in a logical manner. We tried: Everything wings (5/5) - Modeled after the "everything" bagel, these wings were topped with soy, cane sugar, chilies, fried shallots and a healthy portion of sesame seeds. This glaze was fantastic and the wings were crispy. Brussel sprouts (5/5) - Awesome sweet maple brown sugar sauce paired with the salty pancetta Kimchi and Oaxaca empanadas (4/5) - The finely chopped kimchi mimicked a meaty texture with oaxaca cheese Black cod (5/5) - We were instructed to take a little of the black cod with the furikake rice and wrap it in the sesame leaf for a really great bite. And great it was! Lamb belly rib (5/5) - A large rib with tender lamb smothered in a spicy rub...really good The Mott St. chefs were successfully able to deliver super flavorful food using unexpected combinations and inventive culinary creations. On par with the food, the hospitality and service were exceptional! This is the kind of place that makes me want to return! read more

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I love this place. I've been here a few times in the past year and figure it is time to give it a review. I've only ever sat in the outdoor seating area, and it's a cool space. They have some lights hanging over the patio, and I enjoy the vibe the different colors on the building bring. As for the food, it is terrific. The two things you have to order are the burger and the kimchi noodles. I have mentioned in other reviews that I think Au Cheval has the best burger, but Mott St is a very close 2nd. The waitress mentioned that the kimchi noodles are a little fishy the first time we came, but I didn't notice an overbearing fish flavor. The noodles are nice and chewy, and the sauce is really creamy while the fish eggs give it a nice texture. We have also gotten the coconut oil fried fish, which is good, and the brussel sprouts, which are also really good. I would recommend trying Mott St and getting a few items to share for the table. The staff hasn't always been the most helpful, but they should be able to get you to the right order based on your preferences. read more

Very expensive for the dishes being served. Most things on the menu can be gotten at other places for cheaper. Not saying the food is bad. Simply solid and a bit sweet. For the price, nothing wowed me. Unsure why the cost is so high for its location. When there are places closer to downtown that price their menu a bit better. Overall, food looked picture worthy. But didn't leave me wanting more. read more

Walking into Mott St, there was definitely a nice ambiance of fall decorations and welcoming staff. Just as a note, if you want to order the Mott Burger after 7pm, you need to be seated at the bar. The food is prepared upon ordering, and I can say that the $14 Mott Burger is one of the best burgers I've had in Chicago. The burger featured "double quarter-pound chuck patties with sweet potato shoestrings, hoisin aioli, pickled jalapenos, dill pickles, miso butter, and American cheese." Mouthwatering. I also ordered it with a $2 sunny side up egg which completed the meal. Only downfalls of the experience were the pricing, no sides came with the burger, very crowded Friday evening, and I had to wait for the egg to come out later because they forgot it in my original order. Everything aside, the burger was worth a 5 star. Not much more description is needed, just take a look at the pictures. read more

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Slightly different take on some of your standard Asian fare, and it was good but nothing outstanding. I did split the burger with a friend, and while it was quite good, it was nowhere near Au Cheval level (sorry Thrillist, I'm not quite sure what you're talking about here). We got a lot of the 'small' and a couple of the 'medium' plates to share among our table-highlights for me where the imperial rolls (though the lettuce-to-roll ratio was a bit off), the Brussels sprouts (with pancetta and walnuts), and the Gai-Lan (Asian broccoli). All the food was good, though nothing really wowed me. The service was fine, and the ambiance on the patio was nice. The prices are maybe a little high for some of the portions you get. They only serve the burger from 6-7 in the restaurant/patio, though you can get it at the bar anytime. I don't quite understand that, although we were lucky enough to get seated just before 7 and our server put the burger orders in right away. Their reservation policy/system also seems to be a bit odd-my friend put in a large reservation for our group, then he was told a few days prior they couldn't honor it and so we had to split up, some sat outside and some inside, all at different times. It worked out okay, but it seemed like there was a lot of back and forth and miscommunication that led to some frustration. I saw they do have a brunch menu, which intrigued me. If I was ever in the area I might go back, especially if I could try brunch, but overall I'm not sure it was 'wow' enough to have me craving to go back. read more

Mott St - The burger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

On a Friday night the restaurant is lively and pretty crowded. There are lanterns as decoration to give that 'Asian-fusion' vibe and the rest of the decor gives more of a modern feel. Servers were great. Personable and funny while the other staff was really attentive to take your plates away when done and refill your water. We ordered a lot of items but the most notable ones to get were the Brussels sprouts and the Boat Noodles! Both were really yummy!!!!! Everything else was just so-so. Some of the soups seemed pretty overpriced and something you could get better in Chinatown. Would come back to try the cocktails next time! read more

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I generally love it when restaurants showcase a creative spin to their dishes while maintaining some traditional aspects. However, the food here was below my expectations. They reduced the quality and portion sizes while increasing the prices significantly. If you decide to visit, my recommendations would be the Oyster Mushroom and Mott Burger. There are numerous other Asian restaurants I'd recommend checking out before coming here. read more

Serving up a menu inspired by late night cravings of a hungry post-service kitchen, dishes are shared family style with a beautiful rustic plating. The kitchen decides how to pace your meal based on your choices and serves things in order of light to heavy. My table of six arrived for our reservation mostly on time. We were seated as some of our party circled the block looking for parking. Note to all, take an Uber or taxi to Mott St, as the parking is very limited and not worth the stress. As we were seated, an order of cocktails and emergency "everything" wings was placed. Not only were the drinks great but holy shit the wings were AWESOME. Covered with sesame & poppy seeds and coated in a wonderful spicy soy glaze. A surprising, messy & perfect way to start our meal. Since dinner is served family style, everyone in our group decided to order a thing or two off the menu to share. As mentioned, they serve light to heavy so our meal started out with some fine vegetable numbers. First up a perfectly cooked order of brussel sprouts wok fried with lamb pancetta, and an order of gai lan. I picked that dish because of it's unique addition of oyster sauce and hazelnuts. It was delicious. Following our veggie items, we transitioned into the heavier appetizers, all of which we really enjoyed. The featured bread of the day was a little loaf with a soft egg baked into the middle which was accompanied by a delicious roasted leek butter. The "imperial" rolls were a crispy deep fried egg roll type number, that you wrapped in fresh greens and dipped in fish sauce. A complicated affair for what it was, with lots of satisfying textures. My favorite of this round was for sure the kimchi & cheese filled empanadas served with a chimichurri crème-fraiche. I am a huge fan of empanadas in general, and these lived up to my hopes and dreams. My wife and I fought over the last few bites and honestly I could have finished the meal with a few more. They had a great chewy and flaky texture with a deeply savory filling. Post appetizer round, the meats started coming, and boy oh boy were the meats good. First up an order of the beef shank noodles, featuring handmade ramen style egg noodles, scallions, ginger, doubanjiang & beef marrow. The beef shank itself was fall apart in your mouth tender, to the point you really didn't need teeth to enjoy it. The broth was so deep in flavor with this wonderful shimmering oily finish. Had I just ordered a bowl of the broth for dinner I would still be leaving a 5 star review. After the noodles, we had an order of the lamb sweetbreads. These little tender deep fried nuggets of joy with an asian finish were just great. I probably wouldn't have ordered them myself, but I thoroughly enjoyed the few bites I had. Next up, for me, the best dish of the evening in my opinion... the lamb belly. Like pork belly, it was super fatty, but unlike pork belly it was much smoother and silkier in texture. I loved that the tiny little lamb rib bones were intact. The bbq sauce was smokey and insanely flavorful. It was served with a gremolata, which I did not try as I was too focused on chopping off as much as I could from the plate before it was destroyed by the group. At this point you'd think we were done, but nope, we still had a 35 ounce rib eye to deal with. That's right 35 ounces. They actually had a 37 ounce option, but our helpful waiter suggested we probably didn't need those extra two ounces with everything else we ordered... and he was right. :) The rib eye, to me perfectly summed up Mott St's ethos of the late night post service dinners. The meat itself was dry aged and cooked to a perfect medium rare. Unlike how a rib eye would typically be served, it was sliced up in chunks ready to be shared similar to how a turkey might be presented at thanksgiving. On it's cutting board was a small bowl of beautiful crunchy sea salt, another small bowl of red chili paste, a bowl of deeply umami'd roasted garlic with pan drippings, a bottle of house made worcestershire sauce and a large serving of Mott's giant rice fries. The fries were basically long portions of silky on the inside overcooked rice that had been deep fried with a beautiful crispy and slightly chewy texture. The worcestershire was classic and deeply flavored. The salt and peppers added high pops of texture and flavor on the perfectly cooked beef. Grass fed for most of it's life, we were told it was "finished" with corn for extra marbling. What a lovely concept! After all this gluttony, we ordered up a round of cider doughnuts. Deep fried balls sitting on top of an apple sauce type situation. A perfect way to end our perfect meal. Over the course of 3 & 1/2 hours we tried over half of the menu and loved every single thing. With flavor packed into every bite, we don't regret a single dollar spent. Bravo. read more

Mott St - Amazing lamb belly - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I am glad that Mott Street is able to operate doing COVID. But from one of our favorite restaurants I expect higher quality and service. We ordering fried tofu, udon noodles, mushrooms, the imperial rolls, and the fried branzino The tofu and mushrooms both came out cold. However, the udon noodles were great. The rice with the branzino tasted stale and tough and the branzino was heavy and oily. Highly disappointed after so many great experiences at Mott. read more

Burger is definitely a 10/10, believe the hype. The other food items are good or great, I give 4/5 because some of the portion sizes are ridiculously small especially for the price. Still worth going absolutely! read more

You know that annoying girl in grade school that would always raise their hand for every single question? The girl who sat in the front row and always had to one up everyone else? That girl is Mott in the restaurant line up. What I mean by that is, this is the restaurant that is in your face on instagram and has made great efforts to remain in the front of your brain when you're looking for a new place to try in Chicago. This place is annoying and leaves you with a horrible taste in your mouth. This is a place you will leave feeling like you just left a used car sales lot.   The servers are constantly in your face asking you if you would like to order more food. The tall dark Italian looking waiter put on a full court press on my date and I to purchase the entire menu. He said to us, "The food comes out when it is ready," but then insisted that we order multiple plates at one time. That to me, made zero sense. He then stated, "You can add a vegetable to the order. There is room for a vegetable to be added." I look at him like he had three eyes, "What do you mean you have room for us to order more?" He mentioned something about that the standard meal for two usually includes four plates. I'm sorry, I didn't know that you are the portion control police as well as being a waiter. NO, I do not want another vegetable. If I wanted to order one, I would of order one. I was very perplexed why he kept on trying to up sell us. Even when we attempted to order dessert, he asked if we wanted two orders instead of one because the sticky rice was small. No, we still do not want additional orders.  They constantly asked how I was enjoying the food and my honest responses were, "It's different." "Its unique." I felt like the chef was trying too hard to make these dishes complex and added way too many flavors to a dish. The mango sticky rice did NOT need basil. It was very disturbing in the mix of sweet sticky rice and coconut flavors. Mango Sticky rice should be made simple. Sticky rice and Mango. Don't try too hard. And then the Undon noodles, the reason I came to Mott St., were a complete let down. I LOVED the consistency of the noodles. I loved the initial taste of a creamy vodka type sauce in the noodles. However, the fish eggs and the kimchi made this dish fishy and have a horrible after taste. Just reliving this dish makes me nauseous. I had to race home and brush my teeth right after eating this dish. I felt sick the entire uber home and wished I had just ordered the burger or went to AU Cheval instead.  I really wanted to like this place, but I just think it's trying too hard. read more

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Absolute, stunning culinary perfection. Mott St is a place that would get a sixth star from me if possible because every time I leave this place I want to go back in. Fusion food can be a hit or miss but Mott St personifies perfection in blending cuisines. This place is mostly defined as Asian fusion and while there are a lot of Japanese and Chinese elements to the food, the Korean street food flavor and vibe is most visible married to American and Mexican classics. Among my many delightful visits here, to keep this review shorter I will speak about only a couple items and drinks. CALAMARI BOKUM: Out of this world. Cooked with potatoes, and fennel which really balances out the flavor of the kimchi and hoisin sauce flavors. You taste so many things. Mind blowing stuff. THE MOTT BURGER: I think to keep the sanctity and specialness of this once-in-a-lifetime food item they only serve it at the bar (and from 6-7pm in the dining room). That's what I think the reasoning is but I don't know. However, whatever the reasoning, I support because O.M.G.. this is not something you come across every day. Infinitely crispy, almost smash style deformed double chuck patties with sweet potato shoestrings for the crunch factor and texture is paired hoisin aioli, pickled jalapenos, dill pickles, miso butter and american cheese. Yes I know - even the description is mind blowing. I rated the burger at Au Cheval at top of my list of the 100s of burgers I have had around then world. I would give it a 9.5/10 everyday and all day. BUT THIS MOTT ST BURGER is better because it has something the other great burgers don't - THE X FACTOR. There's such an amazing blend of flavors - of crunch and sweet and spice and sour and salt that you're left slightly speechless and mostly in awe. Mott St, I give it up to you. 10/10. Ask the bartender to make you a special cocktail called "The Last Manhattan". This is a really cool blend between the classics "The Last Word" and a "Manhattan". Very cool concept, very cool drink. read more

This place is just amazing! It is an experience that is well worth having for any reason. My partner and I had a great time on our last date here, and neither of us will ever be able to forget the time we spent together here. Everything was nice and worked out perfectly. Everything about the location was great, from the food to the service to the ambiance. Everything works so smoothly together. In addition to that, the food was not only delicious but also served in a wonderful manner. Because of this, we had a great time while we were here. My sister is the one who merely suggested it, and I have to say that she is absolutely correct in her recommendation because it truly contributed to making our night so lovely. We started off with stuffed cabbage, followed by char siu pork belly, garlic fried rice, imperial rolls, and finally garlic fried rice. Following that, we orderd also the CHOCOLATE + MISO CARAMEL BROWNIES and the THAI TEA CHEESECAKE for dessert. To wash it all down, we drank RIGHT BEE DRY CIDER. Each and every dish was bursting with flavor and prepared to perfection. Without a doubt, we are going to make another try to this resto. read more

I enjoyed my experience at Mott St and highly recommend it for medium-sized groups. It's also a great spot if you're looking for patio dining -- their patio is huge and very pleasant. We had five in our party, so we were able to try a LOT of dishes. We actually over-ordered by a little bit! I'm a vegetarian, so I didn't try most of the dishes, but I was impressed with what I did get. My favorite dish was the crispy chili cauliflower -- it's a generous portion (would work well as a main for a vegetarian) with a perfectly spicy flavor. I also enjoyed the crispy tofu salad (which I wouldn't call a salad; it's more like 4-5 big pieces of tofu with some garnish and a really delicious carrot miso dressing drizzled on top) , though the portion is on the smaller side. I probably won't go back for a little while as I've already exhausted nearly all the veggie options on the menu... but I was happy with my experience and would recommend Mott St to others. read more

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

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First time in. Came in for the atmosphere, but the food blew us away!!! Every single thing-from the dishes to the cocktails to the desserts-were spot on. Will definitely be back! read more

Wow what a delicious evening. I am purely giving this 5 stars because of two dishes: stuffed cabbage and the mentaiko kimchi udon. We got 6 dishes in total. Everything wings: like an everything bagel. I enjoyed it, but I don't think i need to order it again. I liked how thet did a twist on ranch sauce and instead used tzatziki sauce. It brought a nice tanginess to it. Wings were crispy! Tongue tonkatsu: tongue was soft and edges around it was crispy. I don't know if I could eat too much of it, one or two bites was perfect for me. oyster mushrooms: pan seared in MISO BUTTER and thyme. Absolutely delicious. Miso butter is such a good combination. Potato onion bread: I loved the soft baked egg inside and the curry butter. The bread was so doughy. I loved it! Mentaiko kimchi udon: this was truly a special and unique experience for me. I've never had this before. I felt like this truly defined "asian fusion." It tastes like a carbonara pasta, but the noodles are udon, so it's softer than spaghetti. The kimchi broth is made with A LOT OF BUTTER. kimchi cooked with butter and cod roe and it is just absolutely delicious. I couldn't stop eating it. Then the udon is topped with bonito flakes and some nori which gives it that extra kick and texture. Stuffed cabbage: this reminds me of a lasagna. Layered with kimchi, crispy burnt rice, braised pork (over 12 hours). Covered and soaking kn kimchi broth made with butter, butter, and butter. As you keep eating it the food soaks in the broth, but the rice stays crispy. Delicious. Can't wait to try the mott burger next time. Heads up, if you bring your dog, They dont serve the burger on the patio. The restuarant is very dog friendly, which makes me appreciate the place even more! read more

Mott St - Everything wings - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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