I have to say, my initial impression of Mott was a little iffy. I thought it was a little pretentious and overpriced for hipster pan-Asian. But after having the Mott St. burger, I can't give this place anything less than 4 stars. It's literally the best burger I've ever had in my life. First of all, I don't even like burgers that much. But the kobe beef on this burger is so perfectly thin and savory, enveloped in American cheese. The sweet bun is also such a perfect pair to the savory, and soaks up the juices so that it's a satisfying burger but also somewhat clean. Along with the bread are sweet potato crisps that also soak up the juices to preserve, but also keep it clean and manageable. The brussel sprouts and cauliflower are also really good starters here. Hence, I'm a fan. And you'll see me frequenting this joint from 6-7PM when you can get the burger from anywhere in the restaurant. (After 7PM, you can only get the burger at the bar or at brunch!) read more

I came here for a Friday night dinner with my friend and her mom who came to town to visit and the food was the best Asian fusion that I've had! Everything on the menu looked delicious, which caused us to almost wayyy over-ordered, but luckily our waitress helped us rein it in. Our food came out in the following order: - General Tso's Lamb Sweetbreads: I'm not a huge lamb fan, but luckily and surprisingly, the sweetbreads were not gamey and very good. I'd recommend keeping the sauce to eat as a dip for other dishes, even if several waiters try to take it away from you... - Brussels Sprouts with Lamb Pancetta: my friend's mom raved about this dish, so definitely a must order if you like brussels sprouts. - Kimchi & Oaxaca Empanadas with Chimichurri Crème-Fraice: definition of how well Mott St does Asian fusion - Catfish Claypot: delicious, but more soup-y and sweet than the traditional Vietnamese dish - Mentaiko Udon with Marinated Cod Roe, Kimchi, Seaweed: last, but not least my FAVORITE dish that I've been thinking and dreaming about for the last couple of weeks. Loved the mixture of the roe, kimchi, and udon that made the dish creamy, tangy, and satisfyingly carby. A must for pasta + seafood lovers like myself!! Surprisingly after all those dishes, we were able to fit more food in our stomaches and ordered the bread pudding and ricotta doughnuts for desserts, which was a nice way to end the decadent meal. Can't wait to come back for that mentaiko udon dish and to try their many other dishes that we had to forgo!! read more

Mott St - Kimchi and Oaxaca Empanadas - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

love love love this restaurant. i've been here dozens of times. Oyster mushrooms, cauliflower, udon noodles, wings, burger, kimchi lasagna, fish (always something good, fresh caught) are all favorites. the drinks are also fabulous. we moved to the suburbs recently and weekly I find myself wishing we were still close by, so i could order or pop in whenever i get the itch. Don't sleep on Mott st! read more

This place is an experience! Food, drinks, ambience, service!!!! 5 stars for everything! read more

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The Mott burger is in the same tier with Au Chevals. It was so good I ordered a second one. Came out pretty quick too. Only waited 10-15 minutes. Service was great as well. Definitely coming back here for brunch. read more

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

More like 3.5 stars. Food was okay nothing I had was impressive. Empanadas were decent maybe Im just spoiled to live in Houston where you can have real delicious authentic empanadas. Their salad was refreshing as wells as their eggs rolls which are served with plenty of crispy romaine lettuce. Best thing I had was the mott burger. I usually don't like double patty burgers but this one was not overly big, very cheesy and juicy. I would say it's a must if you go here. One thing that I didn't like was the hostess attitude. We asked if we could sit at a table that had some covering since it was raining on and off and she never came back with a response. When a different couple asked the waiter he said sure and sat them there. I also get the sharing table style they have going on and I don't mind it but when the place is half full outside is it really necessary to cramp your guests? Our waiter was amazing though. He explained how their menu worked and was very attentive. He is the reason I put 4 instead of 3 stars. read more

I wish every review pointed out that you can't get the burger if you sit at a table until after 7p. Thanks to those that did, but I missed it. We went with a group of 4, 3 of whom were pretty much looking forward to trying it all day. I get why they do it; we probably spent about twice as much money on food as we would have if we had been able to get the burger. It must make a good number of interactions between the table and wait staff pretty awkward though! We definitely ended up satisfied. Server got the portion sizing out well, ad they paced the meal well which doesn't always happen when you do small plates. I'd say a little pricier than the quality warrants, but it's possible I'm just getting to be old and think everything's expensive now. Torn between being curious enough to go back for the burger or annoyed enough not to. Probably wouldn't go back otherwise, but wouldn't warn anyone off from trying it either. read more

Mott st.'s eclectic vibe is on display from the moment you approach the restaurant. With an exterior covered by murals and a whimsical sensibility, your eyes prepare you for the fusions of culture and flavors that await inside. My wife and I attended for her birthday as Mott St had been on our list for some time. We ordered: Pork belly & Shrimp Skewers (5/5 would recommend - pork belly smoke was fantastic, and the glazed and smoked onion was delicious.) Bread (comes with an egg sunnyside up) that paired fantastically with miso mushrooms. This dish was by far the most unique and interesting. It's worth a stop in just to pair the two together. (5/5) Kimchi empanada's (3/5 they're nicely deep fried and the creme fresh provides a nice coolness to the oil, but the kimchi is not the star. Cheese and deep fried dough with a hint of kimchi) And the Everything Wings (3/5 this fish feels like it's close to something spectacular, but the flavors of Asian fusion inspired glazed wings paired with tzatziki sauce don't quite combine for an elevated flavor. We spent more time wondering what was off with the dish than enjoying it.) Also they had a bang up cocktail menu that just edged this review into four star status (instead of 3) read more

Walking into the bustling, lively Mott Street on a Tuesday night, I knew I'd want to come back if only for the vibe. Sat at the bar which I enjoyed - especially since the bartenders are friendly and very helpful with them menu. We didn't order drinks but everyone that passed looked ornate and tasty. The food: + everything wings - very tasty but a large portion for 2 + the bread - filled with cheese, onion and a runny egg, this can't taste bad. But I think it was lackluster in comparison to some of the brighter flavors on the menu + the burger - a must try! Sit at the bar just to get this concoction. The miso butter and juicy party make for the perfect bite. I look forward to returning to explore the cocktail menu! read more

BEST BURGER EVER. Like actually, Mott St might have the best burger I've ever eaten in my life. We found this place because we wanted to try the Au Cheval burger while we were in town but saw some people saying that the Mott St burger was a formidable rival. Well we never got to try the Au Cheval burger but this one made me forget I ever wanted to go anywhere else. I can only describe this as a beautiful umami explosion in your mouth. It must be the hoisin aioli and the miso butter that draw out the beefiness and deliciousness that this burger has to offer. It was amazing. We also ordered the stuffed cabbage which is described as "napa kimchi stuffed with pork butt and sticky rice, pan seared". It comes in this wonderful buttery kimchi broth for the rice to soak up. Fantastic. Drinks here are solid and I highly recommend sitting at the bar (although the patio looks fun!) because the bartenders and staff are super friendly and gave us great recommendations. Five stars all around! read more

Overall experience: underwhelming. I think the hype with Mott St is just being there because the food was honestly not that impressive. I ordered the Mott burger and I thought it was okay. Flavor was bland even though it had sauces in it. I was looking forward to the Kimchi empanadas because I thought the idea of fusing Korean and Mexican was unique and innovative. To my surprise, the flavors did not go well....at all. You couldn't taste the Kimchi and it was too cheesy. It was just a really odd combination. Also as a restaurant that serves "family style" meals the pricing for each dish is ridiculous and each dish was so tiny (looked over at the next table)! Depending on the size of your party and how much each person will eat...you really need to eat prior to going. Ambiance was: Comfortable, clean, hipster. read more

Excellent service. I received my meal and appetizer in less than 15 minutes. I enjoyed everything from the fried tofu, wings everything, motts burger, and mango sticky rice. The fried tofu is very well decorated but they don't give very large portions here. I thought the dishes could be a bit bigger but the food tasted amazing. read more

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Came to this restaurant with family members. The reservation part was a bit confusing - basically you pay up front with a credit card for a deposit online, and that is subtracted from the bill. We ordered a variety of dishes - the papaya salad was a bit spicy, roasted Brussels sprouts were yummy, the BBQ chicken and fire chicken (Korean cylinder shaped rice cakes). The party really loved the mushrooms, although all the dishes were very good. Each dish was brought out one at a time, so we were able to give it attention. Dessert was a deconstructed warm halo halo. Great service. Glad the outdoor patio spaced well and people could physically distance. read more

Ordered the wings - good but nothing unique with the sauce or flavor. It was 3 pieces with tzatziki sauce. Also had the burger which was not a let down. Make sure you sit by the bar as it will only be served from the bar area. It was sweet with the hoisin sauce spread and salty with the cheese. Great combination! Lastly, the Brussel sprouts was amazing. No bitter taste at all. Texture was excellent with lamb pancetta. I will definitely come back to try the other dishes. read more

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I absolutely LOVE this place!!! The deco on the wall is sooo cool and the outdoor patio seating just feels sooo romantic. I read that their burger was rated as the best burger in Chicago, so I ordered the burger. It was soooooo good! But I tried burgers as good as theirs. So the best burger might be a little bit exaggerating. but It is really good for sure. The brussel sprouts is really good. I love calamari from the appetizer menu. Everything wings reminds me of the korean chicken wings from Crisp. so if you like asian style chicken wings, you have to try that. I wish the wings could be juicier though. They tasted a little bit dry. read more

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What a delightful place! My boyfriend and I celebrated 4 years together by venturing to get a burger here. We sat at the bar and had a great time talking with the bartenders. My boyfriend has a slight soy allergy and - voila! - they produced a soy-free menu for us. We "split" a few small plates that I actually devoured: the brussels sprouts with lamb pancetta and the bread with miso butter. Both were fantastic. We also legitimately split the burger and folks aren't lying about this being one of the best burgers in the city. This one is better than Au Cheval's in my book. I can't wait to go back! read more

You heard Mott St has the best burger in town? Did you also know that you can not order it? We decided to go try the burger at Mott St with a group of friends yesterday. Upon arrival, we were told that they only serve the burger until 7pm or at the bar. Disappointed, we still decided to try their food that has been recommended by a couple other friends. We ordered the Gai Lan, Imperial Rolls, Bread, Fried Rice, Everything Wings, and Short Ribs. And everything was "just ok". Service was excellent. Coming back to the Burger, it got us thinking why a restaurant would stop serving their acclaimed food (and big advertisement)? And the reason we came up with is money. A table of 6 people coming for the burger will only spend the $14-16 per person on food, and not $25-30 worth of shared plates. And that's the reason why I am writing this review. Supporting a restaurant that cares more about it's revenue than the happiness of their customer is something I strongly despise. read more

Got the burger and it was so good! Ate the entire thing! I got the Bloody Mary drink and personally didn't like it, I know other reviews stated they loved it though! It's a lighter Bloody Mary and more refreshing, I like traditional Bloody Mary's read more

Came here specifically to sit on the outdoor patio. Got there around 6:30 and it was already pretty packed. The hostess told us she had a table for us. 10 minutes later she finally takes us out there. Then, we stop in our tracks and learn there actually is no table. So, a pretty bad taste in my mouth from the hostess(es) - they literally had no idea what they were doing. Before this gets too long, let me just say - GREAT food. Best burger I've ever had. But service all around was just not good. Our waitress was snippy with us and irritated by everything we asked for. I wanted to give this 3 stars but the food really was just that good. I would definitely go back for the burger - could be the best I've ever had. read more

I am a little apprehensive about Asian fusion restaurants, but I saw a positive review from someone who shared similar feelings. Overall, the food was decent. I just couldn't justify the price in relation to my experience. I had the pork jowl, everything wings, mentaiko udon, and the burger. The pork jowl was my favorite dish, but it just tasted like chinese/vietnamese braised pork with some pineapple in it. The everything wings were well done, but reminded me of korean wings with taziki dip, which didn't pair well together. I enjoyed the presentation and flavor of the udon dish. The only thing that made the burger stand out was the miso butter. Otherwise, nothing stood out about the quality. No complaints about the staff. They were all pretty pleasant. It seems like they either had an over the top hipster dress code, or they hire people with a certain look. This doesn't affect my view of the establishment at all - just an observation. read more

Honest: i loved the food but the desserts were really basic fix this n the service needs major improvement. I called to make reservations n she said " the restaurant was completely full (at 6pm when they jus opened) if u wait till 730 will sit u. We got there n it was completely empty mind u theres alot of communal tables. She said oh there all booked u can sit in the bar i was pissed she came to her senses though n sat us down but said oh u have to be out in 45 minutes so what happened is they rushed us like literly they would bring like 5 dishes on a tiny table that didnt fit like they would hand us food n we had to reorganize the whole table mind u this is all happeing within like 5 minute periods so we were eating like supper fast to keep up witn they would take things that we barely ate n they would constantly remind us oh u guys have to hurry up mind u that the restaurant was still empty when they were doing this it got crowded when we were done eating at like 7:45 ironically at that time because of the rain nobody else came, karma, my issue is that this was really rude because we ordered n spent alot of money its not like we were the tables next to us that jus ordered a drink an appetizer rush them not someone who spent alot of money best things: tongue katsu/Mentaiko udon/pork jowl/wings/donuts Boat noodle worst dish of the nite the broth was really bland tasted like 10 cent ramen. The noodles were way to thin jus was texturally unpleasant throw it away when i got home Brussel sprouts good but needed more maple syrup. The Brussel sprouts were fried perfectly not burnt or greasy loved the penuts for crunch loved the lamb panchetta added a great savory note but plz put more maple syrup Tongue katsu amaizin best tongue dish i ever had dont be afraid jus picture the most tenderest and flavorful beef u ever had the togue was supper tender loved that they fried it to add crunch the best part is the acidic vegatbles cutting through the richness the sauce was so rich Mentaiko udon (picture like a seafood tomato spaghetti) amaizin i was skeptical but it was so flavorful. The udon was cooked perfectly like melted in your mouth and was coated perfectly in the sauce. The cod roe adds an awesome texture and a great seafood flavor so does the bonito flakes n the seaweed. Loved the addition of the tomatoe sauce adds a sweet and an acidic component my only complaint is wish there was some seafood protein like shrimp or scallops then add something for texture Bread $7 tasty but woudnt pay for this feel this should be a free bread service. The bread itself was okay a little to hard n kind of bland. The butter was good but not enough chipotle in it he egg on top was undercooked Pork jowl amaizin the jowl was cooked perfectly n there was alot of it only issue was it was extremely salty n make the pork jowl issues bigger. The fried noodles was the best part of the dish adds texture love fried noodles loved that they use cabbage instead of lettuce it adds a sweet fresh note to cut through the richness Wings amaizin they were so crunchy imagine eating potato chips that crunchy the sauce is a combination of sweet n salty issue jus some heat to it not whole chile de arbol u cant eat those there only blended or used whole for soups. Wish they added nuts becaude thts an asian things i loved the tzatziki sauce was amaizin addin a fresh acidic component to cut through the sweetness best wings still at dos urban cantina Rabbit laap good not great theres alot of texture like literly its a party in your mouth theres alot of acidity which cuts through the richness the issue is that theres barely any rabbit theres like a couple of chunks thats it i wouldnt order it again but it wasnt terrible Mango sticky rice perfect for people that dont like sweet desserts jus give it complexity n a wow factor sticky rice is a really basic dessert u guys can do better Riccotta donuts amaizin like one of the best donuts i ever had. They were crispy on the inside n soft inside. I wish there was more filing inside and more of the red sauce those are my only complaints Frozen chocolate banana gross it was completely frozen solid to the point where it hurts ur teeth then i didnt taste any szechuan peppers in it that would have made it unique this dessert was so basic Campos de frescas good not great loved the addition of blackpepper jus wish there was more strawberry Crown of flowers: picture like if u put alcohol in your tea thats what it taste read more

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Great service and nice atmosphere. Ordered the kimchi udon which is notably their signature dish and it do not disappoint! Went with a party of 4 and ordered about 6 other dishes that were surprisingly disappointing. Would like to come back and try the Burger though as they were not serving them at the time we were there. read more

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Like most people, I was like "mhmmmm.. expensive af Asian food???" But yo, this place hit me like a truck. Literally the flavors in each dish were so unexpected, but blended together in a perfect, whimsical dream. I was so happy. The waitress recommended that bae and I get 5 dishes (3 small, 1 medium and 1 large) since everything is kinda tapa-style and meant to share. So we got Brussel Sprouts, Shrimp Skewers, Catfish Claypot, Stuffed Cabbage and Calamari Bokum. Damn.. there aren't words to describe this meal. First off, the size of each dish was actually ginormous! Definitely, 5 dishes for 2 people was kinda pushin' it. Woo! Brussel Sprouts - Each brussel sprout was perfectly singed and salted. The flavor of each sprout was amazing and crunchy at the same time. There were soooo many brussel sprouts in this dish that I would've been happy just having that as a meal, but no no no we just gettin' started... Calamari Bokum - At first, I was confused at the combination of papas and calamari. It was a little weird and didn't QUITE go together but the potatoes and calamari were sooooo good by themselves. It was a little spicy, but worth a try. If I came back, I probably wouldn't get this again. Catfish Claypot - This was probably my favorite dish after the Brussel Sprouts. The tofu in this was amazingly put together and was made with a sweet sauce. The catfish had less of a flavor but if you ate it along with the tofu and the soup, it was gucci. Also, might I say the rice that came along with this was unlike anything I've tasted. It was cooked (?) with extra oil, garlic and sesame. It was such an oddly satisfying taste I've never had from just plain white rice. Shrimp Skewers - Ok sorry this kinda didn't do it for me. It was just a HUGE shrimp on a stick with some fatty pork on the end. The pork was really really good, along with the vegetables, but I think the flavor of the shrimp just wasn't there and didn't cut it for me. Sorry... Stuffed Cabbage - This was definitely the most unique dish of the bunch. It was not a cabbage, first of all, hahahha... but it was a lasagna-style dish with layers of crunchy rice, pork, kimchi flavor stacked on top of each other. The pork was kinda eh.. like I don't even remember what it tasted like because it just wasn't that memorable. I kinda found myself picking at the rice and eating it because it was honestly the best part of the dish for me. OF COURSE, DRINKS! You didn't think I came here without some alcohol, no? Me and bae got a bottle of Mamacita white wine. It was a little more on the sparkly side, which I'm not super into but it did the job. We purely got the wine just for the name hahah... What really blew me away with this restaurant is just the little quirks that were added to small things, like the rice, the pork in the skewers and the quality of the sprouts. I think what excites me about this place is that they're truly trying to innovate food and play with different flavors to push the needle yaknow? Would love to come back! read more

If you placed this restaurant in the heart of west loop, old town, or river north you would never be able to get a reservation. Definitely off the map and almost unnoticeable sitting off of Ashland Mott Street has a vibrant atmosphere with great patio seating in the summer and a cozy inside for the winter. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu (mussels in broth are amazing as are the steamed dumplings) but the burger trumps them all. I give it a solid 9.1 on my burger scale and only put Au Cheval and The Loyalist above it in quality. It is unique with the hoisin sauce giving it that Asian flair. read more

Mott St - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went to Mott St. for my birthday dinner with my brother (who was here from California) and friend. It was delicious! From the start, I knew it was going to be a great night: the ambiance was quirky and relaxed yet still special, and the cocktail I had at the start rivaled the ones we had had at Volet Hour earlier that evening. (I had a seasonal cocktail called, I think, the Grey Violet. It had ground coffee floating on top, and it was neat to smell the ground coffee just before taking each sip, though the cocktail was not coffee flavored). For dinner, we had the oyster mushrooms in miso butter, the everything wings, the stuffed cabbage, and a bread special that consisted of a hunk of moist, nearly biscuit-like bread with a cracked egg cooked soft in the center -- the bread special was recommended by our fabulous waitress to soak up the miso butter from the mushrooms, and she was right! I believe we may have gotten another dish but it escapes me. I would highly recommend this place for a special occasion, for a group, or for a nice but fun date. read more

Mott St - Not sure if you can see it, but the early violet has coffee floating on top! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The Spread: I really, really wanted to like this place, but our group of 4 all felt like half of the dishes lacked flavor. The bright spots: Stuffed Cabbage = layers of pork, kimchi and rice, baked so it's crispy on top. Yum. The Oyster Mushrooms were also delicious, served in a dish drowned in miso butter. We spooned that butter up. The Potato and Onion Bread with soft baked egg in the middle was also a table favorite. We used the bread to mop up just about everything. The craft cocktails were well made, and they seemed to have a decent selection of sake. Dishes that left us feeling let down: The Everything Wings, Brussel Sprouts, the Lamb Belly Ribs (too tough/overcooked) and the Mussel Hot Pot. (Overall, we felt the broth for the mussels lacked depth of flavor, and that's a hard to achieve when it comes to a Korean chili-based broth.) The Scene: Super cute, dimly lit place with long communal tables, stools at the bar and cool art on the exterior. We were hoping to check out their outdoor patio, but alas, it was an unseasonably cold summer night. It was cramped inside because it was so busy, but the odd part was that there were several tables that were open, that sat open for 30+ minutes. The Service: See above re: open tables. We inquired about seating, and were told we needed to wait 45 minutes to an hour. There were others waiting for seats, too. But shortly after we'd arrived, folks left and ~3-4 tables remained empty for more than 30 minutes. So we awkwardly hovered in the space between the bar and the tables, praying that one of the open tables would soon become ours. When we were finally seated, we ordered one dish that was never served up to us, but it wasn't a big deal because we were definitely full without it! The servers will recommend you order 2-3 dishes per person, so we all picked 2, but portions were generous enough to fill our bellies just fine with 7 dishes. read more

Mott St - Table favorite: Stuffed Cabbage: pan seared, layered stack of kimchi, pork & sticky rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

4 stars all across the board. We popped in on a busy Saturday night and managed to snag two seats at the end of the bar. The service was friendly but you could tell the bartenders seemed a little frazzled. Again, fine service and all. The menu is overwhelming but in all the right ways. We had some snacks prior to coming, so we ended up getting the crispy tofu and the famed Mott St. burger. The crispy tofu was, again, 4/5. The burger was VERY good. Is it the best in Chicago? Probably not. Is it a great burger? Yep! Drink selection was great and had a lot of interesting asian influenced selections. We had cocktails prior so we opted for beers which were great and all. I will definately return sometime with a larger group to try as many of the menu optioons as possible. When I do, I would probably skip the famed burger and really dive into the amazing looking menu. read more

At first glance upon passing Mott St, I thought it was an advertisement for a K-Pop place ( and I mean this in the best way possible), but it is SO much more! Mott St. is a funky, energetic, good vibe restaurant with an emphasis on Asian food--cuisines ranging from Thai, Chinese, Korean, and even some Latin inspirations. As an Asian-American myself, I am particularly critical of Asian food with an American twist. I can't possibly fathom my beloved fish sauce being replaced with some other ingredient that doesn't belong, and Mott St doesn't do that here--they don't insult traditional dishes by trying to make it into something that it's not. Instead, they use other ingredients to enhance what is already great about that dish and make it better. At least to me, that was my impression of most of the dishes. I have only been here for brunch and would love to try their dinner menu one of these days. For brunch, I LOVE the Boat Noodle which is a very savory Thai noodle dish--they make it better than some Thai restaurants that claim are authentic which I think says a lot. I also love their Pork Jowl which is a reminiscence of Bacon & Eggs but so much tastier (imagine your bacon being sauteed in Chili Paste sauce. The Congee (Chinese porridge) is a winner as well. My 2-year old always gets the Bowl of Awesome and cleans her bowl every time. You know what they say about toddlers being picky eaters? So true. And the fact that she finishes her Bowl of Awesome here every time makes every trip successful. There is so much to love here--including their playlist. The first time I walked in, they were blasting Kendrick Lamar whom I am particularly fond of. I know people don't usually associate him with brunch music, but I'm glad Mott St does. Every time that I've gone in, they have a different playlist and probably just depends on how they're feeling that day. I think that's cool that they keep it real from day-to-day. Aside from this place being all around an awesome place to go to, I love the decor. Reminds of artsy yet unpretentious places out in Brooklyn, and I think Chicago could use more places like this. read more

Brunch review: Reservations necessary -- the quoted wait was 2 hours for those without. The congee was very well done, and we liked the dried fried ginger that was sprinkled in. The kalbi & eggs was also a superb dish. The kalbi was slightly tough, but otherwise the dish was a hit.. The fat from the kalbi and potato hash, sour from the pickled cauliflower/zucchini, and spice from the kimchi mixed together perfectly. Skip the steamed dumplings -- the skins were undercooked. The gai lan was interesting, as it was smoked and comes with eggplant and cashews -- but was a little over-concentrated and would be better if it can be diluted by eating alongside a rice or congee dish rather than on its own. read more

Finally visited here after hearing the hype and we were not disappointed! Get the everything wings they are the best, I am always craving them! read more

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I DREAM of the food from Mott street. The cocktails too. This was our second time coming here. The first time my husband was unimpressed but I kept craving it. This time he was equally as in love. Started with a Matcha cocktail - loved it. The bartender is very knowledgeable and helpful. He made smart recommendations for dinner based on taste profiles and textures. Loved: mushrooms, wings, burger, skewer The wings are the best wings I've ever eaten. The mushrooms melt in your mouth. The pork belly and shrimp skewers are to die for. The burger - I can't describe. It's got the most amazing consistency - it is well formed. The cheese between the patties is melted and done specifically for taste. The shoestring potatoes give it an amazing crunch. The sauce is mind blowing. Wasn't crazy about any of the desserts. Can't wait to come back. Best restaurant ever. read more

The newly crowned best burger in Illinois, according to various sources who want to take the title away from Au Cheval. After hearing from different online sites and friends alike that Mott St. had a burger that could deliver, and knowing that it was an Asian-inspired dish which I'm typically down for, I was intrigued. The burger feature double diner style patties and American cheese, but also contemporary twists including sweet potato shoestrings for texture, as well as hoisin aioli and miso butter for a sweet but savory note which transforms the perfectly medium cooked beef. Pickled jalapenos add a spice which cuts through the heaviness of beef, cheese, and butter, allowing you to easily burn through the burger before you realize it. In other words, it's a very good burger. It's hard to compare it to say, Au cheval's, because though they can be considered to be in the same genre, they approach it with vastly different culinary perspectives. While thick-cut maple bacon is almost always amazing, the mott st. burger already seems to have a perfect balance with it's sauces, patties, and shoestrings already that I'm not sure what else it could benefit from. I do wish it came with a side of some sort. Also $14 for a burger pre-egg is on the higher side, though it is an excellent rendition, so that's not completely indefensible. read more

First off, the Covid adaptations here are top notch. Everyone in masks, even diners being respectful when not eating and outside. We were able to get a reso with a deposit applied to our final meal on the patio. The patio here is adorable and the tables are very spaced out. Our server Kenan was so amazing, friendly and gave us great recommendations. I came with a hungry friend, and we split 5 dishes between us. The burger is 100% worth the hype. Get the udon kimchi noodles.... I think we almost liked it better than the bigger. Such a unique dish. Which is really the general vibe of the food here with its Asian influences, even with some as a simple as the grilled oysters. Just truly yummy and unique food, great service, and a spot to visit during this craziness where you can feel good about their policies and the diners abiding by the rules. read more

Mott St - Grilled oysters - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food and cocktails were absolutely incredible! We came here with family to celebrate my 30th birthday and we loved every single dish. The service was friendly, but our waiter and the other servers had their wires crossed more than once, which meant it took a long time to receive our second round of drinks. Additionally, we were asked to order all of our dishes at the beginning, which was fine but left little room for adding things later on. If the service is ironed out this could be a 5-star restaurant! read more

This was my first at Mott St. Nice outdoor seating and plenty of street. Diverse menu...from Mott burger to grilled cauliflower. Steamed dumplings- full Of flavor. Mott burger was amazing!!!!! The miso butter was perfect! I got it with bacon and egg but would skip the egg next time as it is already full of rich flavor. read more

Mott St - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Mott St was Stop #1 on the Levit-Starr Annual Food Hopper!! I am going with 4 Stars as everything was good but was just missing that last star was overall flavor of the dishes. The star of the show and the reason that we went to Mott St was the burger. It was really good and topped with an egg and sweet potato strings, everyone enjoyed their burger. It was a double patty and went down easy, I'm sure that other people can eat two burgers when they come in hungry. I liked everything else that we ordered but did not like the fried rice as it completely lacked flavor. The Korean themed restaurant had the ever popular Korean style wings which were good, and we also ordered the calamari/potato and the kimchi/oxtail empanadas. Everything like I said was good but I do not need to go back. read more

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Agree with others that this place is a solid 3.5 (somewhere in btw 3 and 4). This place gets really packed which makes it loud and hard to talk/hear. Friend and I came in on a Friday night and opted to sit at the bar rather than squeeze into the middle of a communal table. There's also a cute patio but they claimed to not have any seats, even though there were 2 full empty tables. Bartender was awesome. He recommended perfect wine and cocktail pairings with certain dishes. Even gave us tastes of different wines that he liked. We got... -oyster mushrooms--definitely the best dish we had. I could have spoon eaten the left over miso butter. -Everything wings were also very tasty, and good sized portion. Loved the tzatziki sauce that came with it. -Boat noodles were pretty good and a mixed sized portion but less special than the other items we had. A little on the pricier side and better for small parties who want to share plates. Don't recommend for a large party. read more

I feel like I'm cheating on Au Cheval, but this place has a great contestant for best burger in the city. The flavor, the juiciness, and the ambiance wins me over. Plus, you don't have to wait 3 hours for it. Great service with a variety of food to satisfy your appetite. This quaint but chic environment will satisfy your burger or even dumpling cravings. I've had both and can attest. I don't dish out 5 stars but when a place hits on all cylinders sets from service to cuisine multiple times in a row, it deserves it. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

Nowhere near worth the hype. I came here with a larger group and was able to share more than a dozen dishes. Pro's- the shared dining tables on the patio are adorable and the set scene feels welcoming and a great way to spend a few hours on a lovely day under the vines with friends. The interior was also welcoming and charming. The udon dish and cod roe were delicious The brussel sprouts were just the right amount of salty and sear Skewers and boat noodles were pretty good Service was good Server brought us an extra banana to help with sharing amongst us all, which was very sweet Cons- the burger was a huge disappointment, kind of meh. The egg wasn't even runny. It did not approach the quality of Au Cheval and is not worth the odd run around of arriving and choosing seating based on trying to get the burger . Fried rice and a few more medium and main entrees were meh. Enough that I don't remember everything, enough said. None of the desserts were great and we tried 3, the best being the run of the mill chocolate covered banana. I was so looking forward to the donuts for dessert, the mint was an interesting addition, but there was not enough fruit sweetness or custard to make more than one bite to try it worth the calories. The large plates aren't that large, and the small plates about the same as the medium. Most things were fine to share or otherwise noted on the menu as having only 2 servings, but not the size expected for the cost. Everything is way over priced to have a family style meal, where you intend to share many dishes. Many of the dishes were in the 25$ range, or 15-$ to feed two. My share was 60$ for literally a bite of everything and one 5$ cherry soda which was delicious, I ate just enough to be satiated by the end of dinner. Nothing at all wowed me, except the udon. I would have said 3 stars if the cost had been more reasonable. It did not feel commensurate with the quality of the food. I'd only go back for a snack or just a cocktail in the beautiful patio read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. I love everything about it. The ambience, the decor - including the outdoor seating area are true gems. The service is generally good but they try to get you to order more than you actually need so just go with what you think will satisfy you. The cocktails here are unique and super delicious. There is a wide variety. I love the small plates sharing concept as well so you get to try many different things. I think the menu could be more vegetarian friendly though given that it's an Asian restaurant located in Wicker Park. Other than that, everything I've had here has been extremely tasty. First of all, the oyster mushroom is to die for. The miso butter sauce is heavenly and I would love to bathe in it. The oyster mushrooms have the perfect chewy but not too chewy texture. Their homemade potato and onion bread with the soft baked egg is very fresh and a meal in itself. The leek-curry butter is really amazing and I am not a big butter fan. Their fried rice was simple and a great compliment to the scrumptious mussel hot pot. The tofu in the hot pot was nice and firm but could have been seasoned more. I am also in love with the mentaiko udon because it has the sour, salty flavors that I am obsessed with. It has this crunchy, salty cod roe that is paired so well with the sour kimchi and the noodle texture is always al dente. Mott Street is the perfect combination of unique, creative flavors that are also moderately healthy. read more