Ambience: 6/10 Staff: 8/10 Food: 3/10 Drinks: 6/10 Overall process of reserving, and getting checked in was seamless. We were met with great 'front' staff. We were sat quickly, and without delay. Our server promptly delivered our menus, explained his favorites, and took our order. They were out of 2 of my first choice bourbons, but their extensive menu had multiple appealing cocktails. The Oaxan was okay for those who desire something smoky and spicy. We ordered a few small plates (empanadas, tofu, eggplant, shrimp). The ingredients were complex, however the overall flavors were quite bland. Overwhelmingly underseasoned dishes left us begging for flavor. We never complain, but felt the waitstaff how we truly felt about our meal. He and the manager were quite understanding and gifted us some doughnuts to go. Overall it was an underwhelming experience, but will definitely give another try. read more

This is absolutely my favorite restaurant! The talented chefs have creatively prepared some of the most tasteful entrees. I am so impressed....came on a crowded Friday night with no Rez. They were kind enough to seat us but told us they needed the table in 90 min. I love a restaurant that tries to accommodate their patrons! Then I came back Sunday for brunch! (I was only in town for 4 days... and I rarely repeat.) What to order ... I'm sure everything is great 1) Kimchi & Oaxaca empanadas - great twist 2) mussels hotpot - a must if u love mussels .. the broth is so tasty ... 3)pork jowl - omg ... I'm in heaven .. deliciously tasty 4) Szechuan pepper shrimp - lightly battered (quickly deeper fried?) yum 5) omg - boat noodles - the soup is so good ... I gulp it all up 6)kimchi fried rice - perfect in a stone bowl 7) shrimp & bb bean grits - yes ... great b/c it's much lighter than that cheesy grit 8) pork belly Benedict - u can't go wrong !!! read more

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Incredible food and expert cocktails! One of the better meals I've had in Chicago. The burger was great. The biggest surprises were the maitake mushroom and the delectably fudgy brownie with macha cream sauce. read more

3.75 / 5 but rounding down to even out the rather generous grading curve. Note, the service here is excellent Came here for a Friday night dinner expecting big things. The restaurant is trendy - great date spot - and the service is superb. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and helpful, and surprised us with a free birthday dessert. However, the food left much to be desired. We ordered the kimchee lasagna, the oyster mushrooms, chinese broccoli and fish in sesame leaves. Everything except the broccoli was disappointing. Flavors just didn't stand out in any meaningful way. I thought the oyster mushrooms were terrible - surprised to read so many positive reviews about them here. The butter miso broth is just pure butter. read more

KenScale: 8.0/10 One of the restaurants in Chicago that I've kept hearing about but somehow never had a chance to visit is Ruxbin, one of the acclaimed BYOB restaurant from chef Edward Kim known for the ingenious mixture of seemingly incompatible ingredients into truly unique dining experience. Even for this short weekend trip, I didn't get to Ruxbin as it was only open during dinner hours and I've had two places (Arbor and Roister) that were higher up on my list. For my second brunch in the Windy City, though, I saw that the Ruxbin team opened a second project with creative takes on pan-Asian food a couple of years ago that also happens to serve weekend brunch. I was definitely intrigued to see what kind of Asian fusion brunch dishes the kitchen would come up with and decided to make this place the last meal of my weekend trip in the Windy City. Overall, I had a lot to like about the creativity of the kitchen's take on brunch dishes. Mott Street is not really bound by one particular country or region. There is a diverse range of flavor and texture and it is this lack of boundary that also makes the food shine. The spicy Issan sausage, looking at the northern Thai region known for the spice in its food, had a nice combination of pork, fermented rice and black peppercorn that made it a perfect snack to start the meal. Both of the main dishes didn't disappoint other than the portion issues. I didn't see a ton of pork belly on top of the English muffin benedict, but otherwise, the combination of meat along with onsen egg and oyster mushroom was quite delicious. It is definitely not an everyday eggs benedict you've had at a boring brunch place; the addition of Asian flavor definitely made this dish quite fun. Similarly, I was a bit peeved that there were only three pieces of grilled kalbi ribs, but otherwise the sweet marinated meat worked beautifully with two eggs and kimchi potato hash for nice balance of flavor without any overseasoning. Both dishes really showcased the possibility of how the addition of Asian flavor and texture can make an ordinary brunch into a special one. For dessert, lychee panna cotta with coconut and seasonal fruit was serviceable, but not particularly memorable. Getting a reservation at Mott Street for weekend brunch wasn't difficult, and getting a walk-in table didn't seem like an issue on my visit, especially if you're willing to sit at one of the outdoor tables during the summer hours. There is full bar with some creative Asian-inspired brunch cocktails that would nicely complement your meal. I was a fan of the casual, hip vibe of the dining space that seems to work for just about every type of crowd. I would definitely love to re-visit Mott Street or check out Ruxbin for dinner to further explore how the experimentation with different ingredients can add something special to a dining experience. read more

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*review is from the summer 2014* Their "shared" plate portions are so tiny my friends and I had to order the same plate multiple times so that we could all try it. I am Korean and appreciate any chef that try to infuse Korean dishes on their menu but everything was either bland or dry (especially their dumplings). It was disappointing for a restaurant that is tied to Ruxbin. Plus side- the staff was friendly. Also, they need to invest in central air because at 95 degrees no one wants to eat inside with no air or outside when it's scorching hot. People who haven't tried great Korean food will think this place is great~ for those who know better wont come again. read more

We came here for dinner seeing as how it's Ruxbin's sister restaurant and we absolutely love love love Ruxbin. That being said, we were not too impressed with our dinner choices and we tried plenty. We had: - Everything wings: Fried to a nice crisp and flavorful. Extremely messy and they came with a dressing we didn't eat because we didn't feel it added anything to the wings and was unnecessary. - Oyster Mushrooms: Rich and creamy and it may have been because they served the wings first but the flavor fell a little flat. - The Famous Burger: Shared it and it was good but nothing to rave about. - The Clam soup: This was interesting and tasty. Had zucchini, egg, tofu, spice. - Dessert: Ricotta donuts were yummy. - Drinks: Mezcal Head was strong. Brewster's Mule was ok. Honestly, the 'dessert' drink called S'mores was the tastiest drink. Overall food was just ok and we don't feel we need to go back. A little disappointing considering the expectations we had. read more

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After taking about 24 to soak in the meal I had at Mott St, this is one of the easiest 5 star reviews I will have to write. I have a roommate who has been to Mott St at least half a dozen times and says that no matter what he does, he can't go there without getting the burger. Following his advice, I did just that. Lately I have been eating a lot of really good burgers in the city, and this one lived up to the crazy hype around it! At first I was taken back by how rich this burger was, then I fully embraced it and couldn't eat it quickly enough. The miso butter that accompanies the burger makes this one of the most rich, delectable bites you will ever have! What adds to this bite is the crunch from the sweet potato shoestrings that come on top of the burger. Overall, one of the top 3 burgers I have ever eaten. Now we get to the part that I woke up thinking about this morning: the Brussels sprouts. One word summarizes my thoughts when I was eating this dish: WOW! It came in a plate that was big enough for myself and one other to share, but in all honesty I could have finished the shareable size by myself easily. They were perfectly fried, and then finished in a wok with bacon. When I return, this is a no brainer. The only issue that I had with Mott St was around the fact that we could not order ANYTHING to go without ordering on Caviar. After sitting at the bar for over an hour and ordering a full meal, they couldn't even get wings in a to go box. I thought this was pretty absurd, but I couldn't let this get in the way of a well deserved 5 star food review. read more

I had reservations for dinner here on a Thursday night. I arrived a little early, so I just hung out by the bar at first. The bartender was real welcoming with some small talk, and they had a bunch of different craft brews on tap. Ambiance: The place itself had a nice small and cozy atmosphere. It had a nice dim, intimate feel that would make for a good date spot. They had a few tables for smaller groups and then long communal tables for the majority of their seating. I felt a little too close to the couple next to us, so don't expect to have much privacy. Service: Mott St. had some top notch service. Our server was super friendly and checked up on us very frequently. We were getting pretty full near the end of the meal and couldn't finish one of the dishes. When he saw a lot of leftovers, he was a little concerned and wanted to make sure we liked what we ordered, even though we were simply just too stuffed to finish it. It's nice to know that they cared that much to make sure we enjoyed our meal. Food: Our server recommended that we order 2-3 dishes per person, and it definitely made sense once they started bringing them out, since many of the dishes were pretty small. I think the $$ label is a little misleading since most dishes are between $12 and $18 and you could easily spend $40/person. General Tso's Lamb Sweetbreads - I'll be honest, I still don't even really know what sweetbreads are, but they were damn delicious haha. They had a super crispy texture and a nice orange flavored glaze on the outside. It reminded me of a fancy version of general tso's chicken. As I mentioned though, the plates were really small. This dish only came with like 5 pieces. Calamari Bokum - This wasn't like the breaded and deep fried calamari that I'm used to ordering. Even though it didn't have the crunchy texture I was expecting, wow that sauce it was coated in was great. It had a really bold Asian stir fry type flavor. Maybe it's just me but the flavor of the sauce mixed with the tenderness of the calamari, I would've thought this was a lo mein type noodle dish. It came on top of a layer of crispy hash brown style potatoes. While I liked the potatoes by themselves, I thought it was kind of a weird pairing. Kimchi stew - This was one of the bigger dishes we ordered. They gave a medium sized bowl of soup that was filled with cabbage, bacon, and small chunks of beef. The broth was so good that I literally could have drank it. It was a little on the salty side, but I loved the deep, smokey flavor of the broth. It paired perfect with the bacon in it. Everything wings - This is like the wing version of an everything bagel. It was covered in sesame seeds and other types of garnishes. Even though a lot of places offer a similar flavored wing, I'll never get tired of that sticky, sweet and spicy sauce covered all over crispy chicken wings. This dish was pretty steep for the size though, since it only came with 3 wings Stuffed cabbage - I usually exclusively order meat dishes at family style places like this, so I wouldn't expect to order a cabbage dish. But don't let the name fool you, there was plenty of meat in here. It was a really unique dish with layers of kimchi, rice, and tender shredded meat covered in some sort of rich, tangy orange sauce. The best part was the seared, crunchy top. Hands down the best dish of the meal. I actually wish they brought this dish out earlier so I wouldn't have been as full when I ate it. Overall, I really enjoyed the unique spin to Asian inspired dishes. While it definitely can be pricey if you want to try a bunch of different dishes, every single thing we ordered was really delicious. It was a solid dinner. read more

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Mott is always a delight! Have gone several times--here's what stands out: -Great patio, and intimate indoor space -Great service (although some will pressure you to order much more than you can eat) -Amazing, creative food. Must-eat dishes are the leeks, brussel sprouts, bread, lamb belly rib, and the dumplings (which change every now and then), and of course the wings. Make sure that you only get 2 dishes per person (3 if you're REALLY hungry). Most dishes can be quite large. BF and I have never had an issue getting a table on a weeknight--it may be more crowded on weekends. read more

Mott St - Lamb belly rib - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of my favorite burgers in all of Chicago. I know that burgers are not their primary food on the menu but was my favorite. I love how they take a typical burger and totally elevate the flavors using Asian flavors. The staff is so friendly. The portion sizes are filling and the burger is cooked to perfection. My only negative of the place is that we had to wait a while to get a table. It seems to be a crowed restaurant and people really want to go there. Great atmosphere as well. read more

I love this place. We came here for brunch on Sunday, and the experience was great. Service was a little slow, but the food and ambience made up for it. I ordered the brunch old fashioned, which was very good, and the burger. I was very impressed with the burger. My girlfriend ordered the kimchi hash, which was solid. The meat was good, and the potatoes were well well seasoned. We also got the ricotta French toast, which was very good. Our friends ordered other stuff (not helpful I know), but it was all very good. Overall, service was a little slow, but ambience on the patio was great, and the menu was fantastic. Will definitely come back for brunch. read more

Mott St - Burger for brunch. Fantastic. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Mott St was a pleasant surprise. We really enjoyed all but one of our dishes, found the house cocktails to be creative/tasty, experienced good enough service, and thought everything was reasonably priced. Run down with star ratings: -imperial roll *** -udon ** -buttery chicken thigh *** -stuffed cabbage *** -collar of the day **** -tres leches w/ fruit **** -all seasonal cocktails *** I'd recommend all of the above dishes, but didn't love the udon. Favorite had to be the collar of the day (ie the literal collar of their fish of the day). I also had every seasonal cocktail/punch and wasn't disappointed. At $130/couple, we'll be back. read more

Mott St - Udon. Not my favorite, but I took a video because when the dish comes out it appears to be alive... - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was one of the best meals I had. We ordered the imperial rolls, brussel sprouts, burger and shortrib. The imperial rolls looked and tasted delicious, the sauce was very light and was a great addition. The brussel sprouts were my least favorite but still very good, i would've liked them a little softer. The burger was amazing, you could taste the asian infusion with the many additions added on top, it was a great assortment of flavors and perfectly cooked. The short rib was so soft and basically melted in my mouth. The addition of the kale and sauce was great too. Then we had the mango sticky rice for dessert. Wow was that the best thing to top off this dinner. It was the most unique dessert I've had. Every bite was an explosion of flavors, beginning a little salty with the salted coconut milk, turning sweet and then herby if you get a bite of basil in there. 10/10 recommend obviously lol read more

I cannot recommend Mott St highly enough. It's a stellar restaurant with incredible hospitality, a refreshingly versatile and updated menu, and an amazing atmosphere. Every dish was bursting with inspired flavor combinations and plated with elegance. I will be returning as often as I can to Mott St and will look forward to it every time. read more

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Hands down, the best burger you can get. Its seriously in its own category. It's one of those things you just have to try. The place itself is cool, laid back atmosphere, service is great and the people tending the bar are always attentive and talkative. Want a suggestion on a drink? ask away, and they'll point you in the right direction. Definitely a spot I'd go back to and suggest that you do the same. Just not all at the same time, because I'm not gonna wait 2 hours. I just don't have the patience. ; ) read more

My boyfriend has been bugging me to try this restaurant with him. It's off the beaten path and WOW! We arrived exactly when they opened and only two seats were left at the bar. So we snagged them. The only negative was how close the seats were to one another at the bar. It was extremely tight - so keep that in mind if you are a sprawler or maybe larger than a size 6. The food--- INCREDIBLE! Each dish was spectacular. The calamari blew us away! Definitely try the burger and the kimchi pasta. The wings were great as well! Drinks -- that bar manager is basically a wizard. I got the Elder Wand (obviously!) and it was so creative and balanced. We also did a dealers choice and he created two perfect cocktails that fit exactly what we were looking for. All in all - we can't stop talking about this meal and we have to fight the urge to go back right now! read more

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Normally, Mott St does not accept reservations. However, if you can gather 6 people to partake in their $200 fish head dinner, they do. You get the entire fish head, eyes, cheek, collar and all, plus sides that are chef's choice. The type of fish will vary, this particular night we got a grouper, cooked in a black bean sauce, ja-jang-mien style. The fish head is ginormous. The fish and sides are meant to be eaten together in a variety of combinations. What we had this Saturday consisted of the following: - massive plank of seasonal pickled produce (carrots, ramps, garlic, cabbage, brussel sprouts, fennel, cucumbers, GRAPES. My fave were the grapes). - egg custard - soup (chicken base, i think lemongrass) - grilled gizzards - grilled squid - grilled rice cake (dduk) - miso paste - brown rice - lettuce for wrapping - extra black bean sauce* (*Yes, I took that extra sauce home and am going to make ja-jang mien with it.) From the moment they march out the huge plank of pickled veggies, it's just a bombardment of food and flavors from then on until they bring out the massively impressive fish head. The best way to eat is to combine. Lettuce wrap + rice + fish. Or lettuce wrap + egg custard + pickled veggies + miso paste. The possibilities are endless! Anyway dinner was overall enjoyable and worth experiencing once, if just to watch the obscene amount of food marched out from the kitchen. And they even rewarded the two of us brave enough to eat the fish eyes, with shots of malort. First of all, more people should fight to eat the fish eyes because they are delicious. It's like the bone marrow of fish. Second of all, malort is definitely an acquired taste, yeeechh! I've had dinner here on a separate occasion to try regular menu items. My favorite was probably the brussel sprouts. Everything else was good, but I wouldn't say blow-your-mind amazing. I prefer Ruxbin. SIDE NOTE: The patio is lovely, and this particular night they were doing a 9pm bonfire marshmallow roast (marshmallows soaked in some sort of liqueur). They also have Steigl Radler on tap for the summer. And I hope forever. read more

Mott St - Massive fish head (grouper) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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So this was my second time to Mott street and my wife's third. It is brought to you by the lovely people who have brought ruxbin to the city. It is definitely different than ruxbin all around and superior in my opinion. The feel of the restaurant is more NYC Greenwich Village than Wicker Park or Chicago for that matter. It is incredibly well decorated with repurposed ceiling fans into overhead lights. They take advantage of the space that they have. The service is rather good as well. We had a 6 pm reservation and were about 10 minutes late but not a problem. We were the first seating and showed with not many people in the restaurant. Less than a half hour passes and the place is absolutely packed. The waiters helpfully guided us through the menu as it had been six months since we were last there. We shared all of our dishes as always but the dishes in general are designed to be shared to begin with. We started off with the brussel sprouts because it comes with pancetta. There was a hint of lemon in the dish which worked very well. Our second dish were the oyster mushrooms that come in a lovely miso butter sauce. We have even attempted to replicate this dish at home that just don't stand up to Mott Streets'. Our third dish were the sweetbreads which had a very lovely orange glaze and were deliciously crispy. Then came my wife's favorite...the udon noodles with kimchi and cod roe. I'll say right off the bat that I am not a fan of kimchi but that this dish is downright divine. We know when a dish is great when we are batting each other's chopsticks against one another for that last piece! The last dish was the stuffed cabbage with pork butt and sticky rice. I ordered this because the waiter recommended it and deservedly so. The pork was fall off the bone tender and the rice elegantly crispy. They also had a couple beers from a tiny brewery down the street which I appreciated. I chose the Belgium IPA. The bar made a nice mock tail that my wife sure enjoyed. We will definitely be back to Mott street and I hope this place continues to do well. read more

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Excellent high end Asian cuisine from the same geniuses behind Ruxbin. My friend and I went a little overboard with our ordering, but it was worth it to experience so many items. First off, I was very disappointed to miss out on the inventive cocktail menu, due to my very pregnant state. That said, Mott St. clearly takes great pride in their cocktails and has a menu that could rival the Violet Hour. I can't wait to come back post pregnancy to try it out. Second, similar to other yelpers, we also took the advice from our server on how much food to order and ended up with WAY too much. Honestly, one entree and 2 small plates with an order of bread is plenty for 2 people. Service was prompt and friendly and exactly what you would hope for from an establishment of this caliber. The atmosphere is welcoming and casual and I look forward to coming back on a nicer day and trying out the gorgeous patio deck. Also, while street parking isn't hard to find, there are about 8 parking spots behind the restaurant that you should try and snag first (I was lucky enough to grab the last one). On to the food...mmm the food. Here was our meal in order of courses: Pickle of the day: this was a refreshing way to start and it was a surprisingly generous pile of pickled daikon, carrots, scallions, grapes, and others. Not a "must have" but very tasty and enjoyable. Brussel Sprouts with Lamb Pancetta: charred and caramelized to perfection and the pancetta added the perfect amount of salt Oyster Mushrooms with Miso Butter: a very smooth dish and the miso butter is downright drinkable Potato & Onion Bread: comes with a soft baked egg in the middle with runny yolk heaven. We got this bread with the intention of using it to dip in the miso butter. Do it. Beef Shank Noodle Soup: a very unique broth, tender shank pieces, and fresh noodles. A large entree that is easy to share. Hamachi Collar: cooked to perfection, not fishy tasting at all, and the accompanying veggies made this a home run. Can't wait to come back and try more items...but will probably order 2 fewer dishes. Mott St is the type of restaurant where you can't go wrong no matter what you choose. read more

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So, so good! Interesting menu, super flavorful food, friendly service, tons of fun. Our waitress suggested 2-3 dishes per person--We ordered 7 dishes for 4 people and were full. Couldn't even manage dessert. Our favorite was the Fire Chicken. Fantastic ! Least favorite was the papaya salad, which we normally love. This was small and too mild. read more

My brother brought me here and ordered their Mott Burger and it is the best burger I've ever had.

If I could afford to eat here every damn day I would! The food is that unique and delicious. Where else can you get crab brain fried rice? I once accidentally ate crab brains (I was drunkenly eating a whole crab) so the taste wasn't too surprising, but it's better mixed with other flavors. The pork jowl and wings are my other two favorites. I could eat a whole bucket of those crispy, flavorful wings! I mostly come here for dinner, but I did try the weekend bbq recently. There were only a few items to choose from, but my friends loved their food. The short ribs were divine. I've been to Ruxbin a few times and love it, but their little sister restaurant is my favorite! read more

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Mainly reviewing the burger: The only thing that threw me off about this place was the very specific 6 minute wait we were told it would be when we walked through the door. It was 1 pm on a Sunday and there were plenty of empty tables throughout the restaurant. Once we were sat, our server was very nice and rapidly took our order (we all wanted to try the famous Mott st burger). You have the option of adding an egg although I chose not to. The burger was tender and slightly charred on the outside. All of the flavors and textures in this burger WORK beautifully. It's no wonder why it was ranked 7th in the U.S. I really enjoyed the pickles and if I were to get it again, I would probably add the egg. Overall great burger. I still prefer Au Cheval (don't kill me); but that's only because I prefer less toppings. read more

Mott St - Mott st burger in all its glory. I would recommend the egg, although I didn't get it. Someone at the table said it was awesome. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place (and it's burger) are most definitely worth the hype! Came on a Wednesday night with 3 other friends and it was a totally full house! You know a restaurant is good when it's full on a Wednesday. We ended up sitting at the bar rather than wait for a table, and I'm glad we did! All three bartenders were so pleasant to chat with. Now onto the food... my boyfriend and I ordered the bread as an appetizer and WOW. They were subtle, delicate flavors but it was delicious. It's a nice soft bread with a good crust and a soft egg in the middle for dipping. It comes with a side of chipotle butter which was just the kick it needed. For our dinners, I ordered the burger and my boyfriend ordered the boat noodles. Both were incredible and packed with flavor! Definitely a 5-star experience through and through. read more

The food is mediocre outside of the burger and they won't sell the burger after 7 PM, it's a real shame, hopefully they add a few more dishes to the menu read more

We went to Mott St for Sunday brunch and were able to make a reservation an hour or 2 before for a party of 6 people. It was a gorgeous day, and we got there early enough (around 11 am) to get a table outside. The service overall was a bit slow--the drinks didn't come out at the same time, nor did the food because the bar and kitchen were apparently slammed--but the waiters were apologetic about it so we didn't mind that much. We ordered many things, but the Kimchi Fried Rice and Longanisa sausage (side dish) were my favorites. We also ordered the Kalbi & Eggs, Mott Burger, and Ricotta Brick Toast, which were all very good. I ordered my eggs poached for the Kalbi & Eggs, and they came out very runny (I think on purpose). I don't mind runny eggs (I actually found them delicious), but just be aware they will be very runny if you order them poached in case you don't like runny eggs. Mott St's food has a big Korean fusion influence, but their flavors overall are unique and delicious. Overall I love Mott St and come here often for dinner. This was my first time coming for brunch, and it did not disappoint. I never get bored of trying new things here and have yet to order a dish I didn't love! read more

Mott St - Kalbi & Eggs (brunch) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We've been meaning to try this place and finally got around to it. Warm late summer night, packed patio but we walked in and hoped for the best. 15 min wait for an inside table of 2. Not bad at all since we could just grab a drink at the bar. Now the attached photo is what I walked in to find. 64 open seats inside the restaurant. Umm ok it's busy sure. Grabbed a drink, 20 minutes later and still no word from the front staff. I politely go up front and ask what's up since there are still 64 open seats inside the restaurant. I am told its because "they are waiting on the kitchen." I asked our bartender if there's a problem in the kitchen and she didn't know of one. We decided to eat at the bar with our bartender who was awesome. No unusual wait for food, nothing crazy to explain what turned into a 2 hour wait for a table. Oh yeah, 2 hours later, our table was ready. No thanks. Regardless of the off-putting front of the house, food was ok all considering the experience. If you're paying these prices for pan-Korean Asian food, one should expect above average service, not less than than par from the get go. Will I return to dine, not likely, but if I had to I will for sure sit at the bar. read more

Mott St - 64 open seats and 2 hour wait for table of 2 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hands down my favorite burger in Chicago so far. Their burgers have a unique twist with a hint of sweetness. The fusion of the menu brings back so many familiar tastes that remind me of some classic flavors in Korean dishes. The service is excellent and there's even outdoor seating if you wanted to bring your dog! read more

Mott St - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for a casual night out with my wife. The food was mid at best. My wife got the fire chicken which I found almost inedible. I got the everything noodle which was decent but not for the price. We also got the cauliflower which was pretty good and the fried rice which was disappointing. The fried rice seemed to be just lightly seasoned white rice. It was a beautiful night so we sat on their patio which was an average patio. The whole meal costed about $150 with tip, which is cool for a fancy dinner but the experience didn't come close to the price point. What I am gathering from other reviews is that their burger is the big ticket item but they stop serving the burger at 7. read more

YOU. MUST. TRY. JACKFRUIT BURGER!!!! I wish I could provide a better explanation, but it reminds of me pulled pork and a fall chili soup flavor. Perfect texture. Great sauce. Brioche bun. Omg! Also the soft serve. Incredible! read more

Made a reservation for brunch here but upon arrival the place was not as packed as I thought it'd be. The outside decor of the restaurant appears to me that whoever designed it was trying to blend Korean characters, bubblegum colors and ambiguous cartoon figures all into one confusing collage. Cute, but leaves many questions hanging. ANYWAY. So I heard so much good stuff about their burgers (some say they're better than Au Cheval's *gasp*), and I was very excited to try it, along with their other Asian fusion dishes. Between my friend and I, we split a Mott Burger, Kalbi & Eggs and Thai Style Congee. The Mott Burger is a double patty burger with an Asian twist, and I really like the use of Asian ingredients such as the miso butter and hoisin aioli. A very juicy and rich burger overall, but I have to say I had probably set my expectations too high. I always have issues with the buns whenever I eat gourmet burgers in restaurants - here, the buns are on the soft and sweet side, which depending on your palette might be your cup of tea. I also wish there was more sauce and a stronger kick of those umami Asian flavors. The Kalbi & Eggs dish fell a little flat in terms of flavors and portions. For $16, there are literally just three pieces of kalbi meat the size of half of my palms, and the meat was overcooked. I didn't feel like the kalbi added anything special to the otherwise traditional American brunch dish. That being said, I enjoyed the fried potato in kimchi sauce. I was pleasantly surprised by the Congee. I grew up eating Chinese style congee and have never had any other styles. This one is cooked in Thai style, with issan sausage, fish sauce and ginger in it. The porridge was soft and slightly thick, which is the way I like congee to be cooked, and the ingredients' flavors are well infused into the porridge. The light notes and soft texture made this dish a nice way to top off the meal. read more

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Mott St has the best burger in town! This is coming from someone who has had Au Cheval, Small Cheval, Kumas, Big Bad Wolf, etc. I want to provide a little background information: Mott St is not a burger place and is supposed to be known for their Asian fusion cuisine. Because of this reason and the fact they can't cook other items on the grill if they are grilling burgers, after 7pm you can only get the burger at the bar which has very limited seating. We hovered around a few people at 7:40pm and got seats around 8pm on a Thursday night. It was pretty crowded. Anyway, we ordered the oyster mushrooms per recommendation from the bartender and they were absolutely amazing. The mushrooms are pan seared with thyme and miso butter. I highly recommend it. However, the quantity is very small for the $11 price tag since the burger is only $14. Regardless, treat yo self and give it a try! We got the Mott burger with everything on it, including opting in for the egg for $2 extra. The burger had so MUCH flavor in every single bite. What really sold me was that Mott St stayed true to their unique 'Asian fusion' concept in the burger too. Don't get me wrong this tasted like a darn good burger, but also had hints of an Asian flavor in every couple of bites. It was such a surprise. Once I got to the middle of the burger I tasted a hint of jalapeño which was also a surprise. The burger had everything I want from a burger and everything an Asian fusion burger should have. FYI - they are opening another store in the next couple of months called Mini Mott to accommodate for their huge burger demand. The service, bartenders, host and everyone who works at the restaurant are very nice and accommodating to any dietary restrictions as well. FYI - you can bring your dogs if you want to sit outside on the patio UPDATE: I am truly truly disappointed with the service I received on August 18, 2018. Did you have a change of management or were there new people working this day or what happened? My friends and I were the first people in the restaurant and we were waiting for 1 more person and they said to let them know when our entire party arrives. In the meanwhile, we sat at the bar. We told them our entire party has arrived and they did nothing for a while. We decide to just order at the bar since we are so hungry. We told them once more and then 2 people come by asking what our name is and it felt like they were scrambling. Finally they see us eating at the bar and move us to our table. They then ask if we are ordering more food and we said no since we already ordered and they tell us we can't eat on the outdoor patio unless we order more food. It felt like we were being kicked out. The bar fills up super fast so there was no way we could go reclaim our seats there. Afterwards the manager is talking to us asking what happened and the hostess butts in and asks us to repeat the story. They ended with "there was miscommunication on all sides" but honestly what did we, the customer, do wrong in this situation? How can you ask us to order more food otherwise go back into the crowded bar? They saw us eating at the bar while they were moving us. Why can't they move a simple tab from the bar to the table like all other restaurants do? How were we supposed to know that? If they had communicated better we wouldn't have ordered at the bar. I am so disappointed that they didn't even accept fault. There was one nice lady at the end who came and spoke to us nicely and apologized, but overall nobody's apology seemed genuine at all. They just wanted us to leave. This was probably a rare occurrence for them, but seriously they handled it very very poorly. We come to Mott St all the time and have told so many friends about this place, they did not do right to us this time. read more

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On the whole a very good experience. Excellent service and really good food..we had congee and kimchi fried rice...both were yummy...dumplings were just ok...the only thing i feel is that they shud have some more brunch like options...not sure if i wud go again to have rice in brunch but thts just me...to be fair they do have several other options ...will probably go in to try them out too read more

Good.. but a bit pricey in my opinion. Came here for dinner with a friend recently. The food they serve here is asian fusion. +Really liked the mushrooms, the wings, and the lamb. Brussels sprouts were also good. +Service friendly and fast. -We sat outside and there tons of flies. This was a big problem and several of them made it into our food. -Portions were incredibly small. We spent about $100 for 2 people (1 beer included) and I actually left hungry. The wings were crazy- $3 chicken wings for $11? Yikes. -Very limited non-alcoholic drink menu. They don't even have iced tea. read more

Whenever I hear Asian fusion I am always a little skeptical of how good the place is despite reviews. However - I was pleasant surprised and so thankful for all of the Yelp review recommendations as I was able to narrow down what I wanted to try to three items. This place was solid 4 stars. On to review : Food: order the chicken wings, burger (you can order it from the tables before 7 - after 7 bar only), and cabbage rolls (think kimchi lasagna). All of them were delish. The chicken had a nice balance of sweet and spicy (but not too spicy) - lots of sauce so prepared to get a bit messy but it is literally finger licking good. And The burger - definitely order the egg on the burger. The cabbage rolls - great mix of textures and broth is super tasty. Service: The staff was friendly and quick. Super satisfied. Ambiance: it is laid back and comfortable. We sat at community tables - which wasn't bad. Overall good experience. read more

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Our waitress forgot that we had entrees and tried to serve us desert before they came. My entrée showed up my wife's did not. We had to flag down the waitress to ask about her burger. Meanwhile there were people there seated 30 minutes after us that were served their burgers before my wife was. By the way my wife is 41 weeks pregnant. We were still charged full price for the meal. read more

In the midst of the polar vortex we had a late dinner at Mott St. We live down the street, a lot closer to Ruxbin. Unfortunately, the days I have off are the same days these excellent restaurants are closed. On very cold winter night we went over after I got out of work on a Wednesday. The room was totally full of guests, designed well and beautifully appointed with intricate minimalism. Space heaters guarded the tunnel from outside and were positioned strategically by the host stand to blow back the arctic air. The food and service were terrific. Writing this a couple weeks later, the standouts for me were the dumplings in house hot sauce, the sticky saucy chicken whole chicken wings, and the steaming bowl of beef shank broth. My girlfriend was wearing a blanket. I totally spaced out watching thinly shaved bonito writhe over hot noodles. I was actually in outer space: I was like Felix Baumgartner. I was tricked into thinking the bonito flakes were living animals. Even on a Wednesday night in the deep winter, Mott St was alive! The dessert we were recommended by the excellent server was the perfect ending: not too sweet tres leches made with coconut milk. read more

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Went to Mott St. because of a Thrillest article about their burger and heard it rivaled Au Cheval. Since the burger from Au is my #1, I had to try! You can only order the burger from 5pm-6pm at a table, or at the bar all night. I walked in with my girlfriend right at 5pm hoping to get a seat at the bar, but it was completely packed, so they put us at a table right by the front door which was kind of awkward because people started lining up right next to us. We both ordered the burger and empanadas. The empanadas were very saucy and soggy- we couldn't even get through half the order. The burger was also very, VERY saucy- it had decent flavor, but I couldn't get over how much junk they put on top of it. I couldn't wait to get out of there because of the weird seat placement and disappointing meal I would say to go out to AMK or even Small Cheval if you're craving a great burger in Wicker/Bucktown read more

This was our first time visiting. I was drawn in by the lovely outdoor patio! The patio was full so we sat inside instead. The waiter explained the plates similar to tapas. He was very helpful but I do wish the menu kind of described which were large and small plates. It is pretty pricey to get enough food that you are full. We tried the garlic rice, mushrooms, wings, and pork belly. The food was delicious, but even the large plates were not huge by any means. read more