Having heard the rave reviews of their burger we finally made the treck into Mott St to have a go at it ourselves. All in all I'd say it was the goodest place ever. That's right you heard it here first, the goodest. We were told the service was small plates so 4 - 6 would be good for a group of 2. We ordered Brussels sprouts, lamb cheek, marrow and the burger. The servings were surprisingly plentiful but nothing really blew our minds. While nothing was bad by any means everything was pretty consistently good. Not disappointed we went but don't see myself going back. read more

Seated at 6:15 on a Friday at an empty communal table on a fairly empty patio. My wife and I sat for close to 20 minutes without being greeted or even acknowledged by any of the servers , although numerous servers walked by multiple times and looked at us. We got up and left . I WAS looking forward to trying this place , but I guess they dont want my business. read more

The burger hype is real. Get it! Also everything else here is delicious and a wonderful work of cultural flavor melding as you can only hope it to be. Another gem in the crown that is Chicago's culinary fusion scene. Do your best to try everything. read more

Made reservations on a Wednesday summer night on the hunt for the burger table side. We were given the option of sitting on the patio but opted for indoor. The drink selections are good, however, limited drafts if that's your bag. For food the recommendation was four to five dishes for two to share depending on the dish. We ordered the bread (potato & onion bread with a soft baked egg in the middle), the bone marrow (one piece served over black rice), Brussels sprouts with lamb pancetta, and the Mott Burger. The bread was hearty with a hint of sesame oil and soaked up the egg nicely. It was a bit difficult to cut with a knife in some spots but overall a great start. The bone marrow had a handful of fixings, red onions, pineapple pickled peppers, and fennel. Typically served with bread or crackers, the black rice made for a different take. The Brussels sprouts were good but no stand out aspect. The burger was the highlight served table side from 6-7pm or at the bar all day. I don't think you can compare it to Au Cheval if that is your intent. It really is a different burger with unique flavors. The sweet potato shoestrings, hoisin aioli, pickled jalepenos, and miso butter add an extra layer of complexity. It was well executed and I would be happy to order it again. Also, the food came out in a timely matter. They give you a chance to enjoy each dish at its peak readiness. The wait and bus staff were attentive throughout the meal which was much appreciated. This was my second time at Mott St. the first time was with a large group for a birthday and that experience was great as well. Highly recommended for a date night or with friends. -Smile when you order read more

Mott St - Mott Burger - Definitely order if you are table side from 6-7pm or at the bar all day. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Trendy place tucked away in Bucktown. I must have passed by this place a hundred times and never knew of its existence! It's very loud in here, due to loud music and loud people. Dimly lit. Our waitress advised us to get 4 dishes split between 2 people which was an honest recommendation but for a couple of skinny Asians, that was way too much. We didn't finish the first three dishes and didn't even touch the last one. It all adds up pretty quickly so don't let the $$ fool you. The food was satisfactory. We ordered and actually tasted the empanadas, brussel sprouts, and wings. The short ribs came later and we were too full by then to try them. I would recommend the empanadas and wings, but not the brussel sprouts. Nothing wrong with them but just nothing special. read more

Service was great considering it was officially their 3rd day open. Our waitress Julie was very well prepped on all the menu items we had questions about. My friend and I had the following cocktails (all good): Storms in Spring Orval How Bazaar - similar to a manhattan, one of my favourites Resurrected - sorry cant recall what was in it but I believe the waitress mentioned this was her favourite and was mine also...it was sooo good i will definately order this again. Good balance or citrus, bitters and booziness My overall take on the menu is korean fusion with tapas style portions which is nice since you can try alittle bit of everything: - Baby Leeks: perfectly charred and simply seasoned, straightforward dish - Kimchi n Oaxaca Roll - had some reservations about this one but it was very flavourful "springroll" with a good amount of kimchi flavour and not overly cheesy...dipping sauce was yogurt based which was a nice compliment - Stuffed Cabbage - looks like a piece of lasagna layered with cabbage, kimchi, pork butt i think and cheese...this one was my favourite dish actually because it was substantial and very tasty. I'm going to order my own piece next time! - Buckwheat Noodles - perfectly cooked chewy buckwheat noodles with beef brisket in cold "water" kimchi broth. Refreshing, light and tasty. This dish seems pretty traditional, their take on something called "Mool naeng myun" a tradtional korean cold noodle dish - Crab brain fried rice - yes, we were stoked to try this! a small amount of fried rice with the crab brain mashed up throughout the dish so unrecognizable (phew!). Unfortunately this was the only thing we ordered that i could not continue eating, Not because of the crab brains or flavour, but due to the overly toothsome texture of the rice grains that kept getting stuck in my molars. It tasted like a disproportionate amount of burnt rice made up the dish minus any burnt flavour but all the overly chewy burnt texture. Sorry but it was too much and i asked my waitress if this was intentional (perhaps i got an over cooked one?) and apparently it was. She could tell i wasn't swooning over it and offered to send it back and take it off the bill which was tres cool. Overall i was very happy with the service, drinks and food and will definately return to try some of the other interesting things on the menu, ie. Everything wings, Pork Jowl, Collar of the day, Shrimp "cocktail", Fish head with black bean sauce ($200/6ppl) read more

I came here on a weeknight with a friend of mine. The place was packed even for a late reservation. The drink menu was good with decent beer/cocktail choices. We ordered a bunch of appetizers and tried 3 entrees. All of them were good but none of them was outstanding in the sense I'll have flashbacks thinking I need to go eat that dish again. That's not saying the food and ambiance is good...it is. It's just not overly memorable. The flavors they use as well are more subdued so if you are someone who typically likes saucy, spicy, tangy dishes, you may find their food a little bland. read more

Went here last night with my 4 friends: Carlos, Tom, Taqo, and Maxwell. We heard whispers about the burger being the best in the Chicago but had to find out on our own. It did not disappoint. I don't want to spoil it but just know if you're thinking about going...get the burger. read more

Everything I could say about this place has already been said before, so I'll just keep it simple: GO. NOW. And put super delicious things in your face. Enjoy! read more

I love this place. The place has a nice vibe, the patio is great, the staff is cool, and the food is fantastic. The burger is one of the best burgers I've had in Chicago--it's stellar. I loved the salmon belly pastrami torta as well, so delicious. I can't recommend this place and those two dishes enough. read more

Incredible from beginning to end. Miso butter mushrooms and the wings are some of our favorites!

I know certain Chicagoans will want to argue with me about this but I think that Mott Street has the best burger in Chicago. During the summertime, the intoxicating smell fills that entire area (disclaimer, I live here). They also have a cute outdoor eating area. Have been a couple times where I didn't have a reservation and the small bar they have is a perfect place to wait (nod to the bartenders and servers there - they're awesome!). If you're looking for a small place you may not have hit in the Wicker Park area, I recommend you give Mott Street a try. read more

Came back here for their 'Weekend BBQ' featuring a paired down menu and a complimentary "Mott-mosa" with a couple girlfriends. After a harrowing 45 minute commute to the restaurant (the stupid Blue Line was down again between Logan Sq and Damen), I arrived on their back patio hot, sweaty, and in dire need of a drink. The Mott-mosa was really refreshing (and free, whoop whoop) - with some passion fruit juice mix instead of the standard orange juice. We all decided on the lamb belly as an entree and a side of miso-glazed corn. OH MY GOODNESS. First, the corn was so damn good. But I'm a sucker for all things corn, so my opinion may be biased. The lamb belly was so tender, it pretty much fell apart when I breathed hard on it. It came with a side of 'camp beans' (which I devoured, to the discomfort of my GI system later that night haha), a really delicious kimchi-esque slaw, and two little buns to scoop everything up in. As always the service was great. I want to come back and try the kalbi short-ribs they have on the menu next. The host said they would be doing these weekend BBQs until it gets too cold out, so hopefully mid-October. To see pictures and a more detailed review of the weekend BBQ - see my blog post: http://thehungrynoodle.weebly.com/blog/mrr-mott-street-summer-bbq Enjoy! read more

I have had two wonderful experiences at Mott St. -- one in the summer and one in the winter. The experiences were very different, but equally wonderful. In the early summer, my bf and I sat outside, at a communal picnic table under some low-level heat lamps. We enjoyed a very moderately priced bottle of white from the list, which is well thought-out and contains lots of wines, craft beers, sake, and whiskeys, with a few cocktails. Leaning on our waiter for recommendations, we tried five small plates, which was probably one too many. Standouts included the steamed dumplings and grilled leeks. The chicken wings tasted good, but were even messier than garden-variety wings. Not ideal for a date. In the winter, we made reservations ahead and so were treated to a table for two of our own. I was very glad we weren't seated at the big communal table in the center of the restaurant with stools in lieu of chairs (might have dropped my rating down to a 4). :-) Having not learned our lesson, and because so many items looked so good, we got one or two too many items again. And once again, the vegetable items were exceptional. My date enjoyed the berkshire pork (which I opted out of). We chose to get S'mores for dessert, which we toasted by a fire pit outside. This looked much more inviting than it actually was, as it was pretty darn cold that evening, the marshmallows got way too sticky for the napkins provided, and my wool coat smelled like a campfire for the next 10 days. Still, I've gotta hand it to them for a nice idea. Prices are very fair, especially considering the exotic ingredients. Even not being BYOB, a couple can have a lovely evening chock-full of drinks and food for a moderate price ($90 to $120 for two, in my experience). In short, Edward Kim has done it again, with the follow-up to Ruxbin. Interesting items and flavors, prepared expertly, in a comfortable but trendy setting. Applause! And see you again soon. read more

I get it, Mott St. You're cool. Youngins like you. You serve stuff tapas-style. You have a burger that's only available for one hour. You're sorta an Asian-fusion place. You have a patio with hip music. Yes, yes, yes...all these cool things, but you're not fooling me. The one thing I would definitely come back for: Lamb Belly Ribs, and to try that damn elusive burger. I see what you're doing, offering it only for 1 hour so its perceived value goes upward -- I hate that you're doing it, and I hate that it kind of works. read more

Here's what you need to know: overpriced, mediocre food. Terrible wine selection - not that there aren't many options but the wine options they have are actually bad. Very Friendly but somewhat inefficient service. I went to Motts Street as part of a sizable gathering and the service was friendly but slow for our large party. The food was prix fixe but brought to the table out of order and too slowly, which is not a big deal but disallowed us from trying out certain things that were part of our food selection. While some food items were good, most were just mediocre - no creativity or significant skill in its preparation. The wine selection was just awful but the staff was very nice about letting us try a few bottles that they sell by the glass before we decided on the least offensive wine. The dessert was a ricotta stuffed doughnut which was useless. The Coffee was weak. 2 people with drinks was $220 read more

This is my first time trying out this place and I definitely have not missed out. We ordered a little bit of everything on the menu: 1) everything wings- crispy, lack of sauce. The yogurt sauce on the side definitely didn't compliment the carmelized sauce of the wings. 2) fried calamari- very dry and not flavorful. The potato salad that came with it was bland. 3) egg fried rice- the worst fried rice I've ever had. It was so wet and salty. 4) boat noodles- the soup was semi warm and the broth was too salty. More like a risotto. 5) burger- surprisingly this was only thing that I thought tasted the best. The patty was juicy, the bun was warm and toasty. 5) mango sticky rice- the rice was not thoroughly cooked. The coconut milk was tasteless and the mango was not riped either. Overall, the price was pricy for the quality of the food. read more

Burgers that are extremely buttery and melt in your mouth. Wings are to die for. Great vibe too. Haven't sat in the patio area but looks cool. read more

I hesitate to even write a review because I enjoy the food so much, I would like to not have to wait in line next time I come. Nevertheless, props must be given where props are due. I can tell you only about the things I ate, which included from favorite to least favorite (but still excellent): - Pork Stuffed Cabbage - Leeks - Crab Brains - Chicken Wings - Oaxacan Spring Rolls - Chocolate dipped Thai Banana Stop reading, go eat. read more

This place is AMAZING. I was recently able to snag a seat at the bar for Easter Brunch and I have nothing but positive things to say. The service was exceptional - they offered great drink and food recommendations and were really accommodating to my requests. (I hate raw onions). This is was the cherry on top, as a lot of places can make you feel like a difficult guest if you have modifications. I had the boat noodles - rich broth with delicate rice noodles. It was served with a side of jalapenos, lime, and chile spice so you can make it your own. My friend had the salmon belly pastrami - it was served with this great buttery, grilled bread. For the cocktails, I opted for one of the frozen drinks, with gin. They're made in-house and super boozy (in a good way). I can't say enough good things; I can't wait to go back for dinner! read more

Went here for an anniversary dinner. It was really weird how only certain locations of the restaurant could order the famous burger--we were not the lucky few even though we reserved weeks in advance. The burger is also only served until 7pm, unless you know where to sit... I think making dishes available to a particular geolocation of the restaurant is bizarre all together. Anyway, overall portions were small, nothing special or remarkable, and overpriced, so we were happy we had a gift card because man was it expensive. We had the chili cauliflower (basically orange chicken, basic), garlic fried rice (basic), imperial rolls we had to build ourselves (I loathe doing this type of thing so would have preferred knowing that ahead of time, flavors were fine), steak kalbi (amazing), kimchi udon (overcooked noodles, otherwise just a spicy tomato mush, didn't get much kimchi--had me wanting Community's kimchi fries after that fail), and we skipped dessert based on everything. Drinks were 100% cheap alcohol which made them intolerable (and my husband usually has 2-3 drinks at dinner; he could barely drink the one). Service seemed fine, though I explained I can't eat raw cilantro, and the waitress said she "didn't think" anything came with raw cilantro otherwise it would be listed, which was fine by me (we discussed that coriander was indeed coriander, which I can eat since it's dried). When they brought the dish out though it had a giant glob of cilantro on top... "Oh yea, that's the dish I thought would have it" she said assuredly. My husband and I looked at each other because we literally had a whole discussion about it, but, OK.... cool... we manually pulled it off. The decor/ambiance was nice. read more

I expected Mott St's bold flavors to send me into orbit, but instead I was a little bored. If you're looking for Asian fusion, I'd try Yusho or BellyQ instead. I enjoyed the pork eggrolls with fresh mint and basil, probably the least original dish on the menu, most of all. With kimchee instead of standard cabbage, the Cabbage Rolls were an unexpected combination worth ordering. I could've licked the skin on the Everything Wings--glazed with soy, dried chilis and something sweet and tossed with sesame, poppy seeds, and fried shallots--but the chicken underneath tasted bland. The Brussels would've benefited from a rigorous stir; I liked the bites with lamb pancetta and maple brown butter, but more I got a spoonful of sprouts all on their own. While the crab brain fried rice tasted perfectly fine, I'd rather have the kind from a Chinese take-out place. (I've been trying to remember our sixth dish. Fried shrimp of some sort?) I did love the airy atmosphere, perfect for groups; I might return if I'm in the area for a drink or two. read more

I came here again for the CNY feast, but I enjoyed my experience last year much more. With 10 or so different dishes, they came out to the table in groups, and we really felt rushed (and weren't exactly huge fans of the required tetris game to ensure all the plates could fit on our table). We did the Supreme feast, and maybe I'm just getting cheap in my old age, but for a $40 upcharge from the Fortunes feast, I failed to see value for money. Both share many of the same dishes, with the obvious addition of a bone-in ribeye on the Supreme feast. I get beef is expensive, but really when you take one ribeye and slice it up for 5 people, you're not getting $200 worth of meat. When the hamachi collar came out, it was only one for 5 people. I get Mott Street isn't Hometown Buffet, but everybody at my table thought the dishes were too small, and I agreed. The food was still very good, so that was a plus, but after dinner a burrito stop was necessary. :( The cocktail program continues to be solid. read more

Second time at Mott St, and first time at brunch. Very impressed with the plates we ordered. The highly anticipated burger lived up to the hype, kalbi and eggs was a dish I will be back for , and congee is something everyone needs to try and share. Already have my next brunch scheduled for Mott st . read more

This is my new favorite restaurant, hands down. Really fun vibe, personable, awesome staff and of course, really interesting, flavorful food. You should get: -The Oyster Mushrooms pan-seared in miso butter. Legitimately the best mushrooms I have ever had. Rich, umami flavors. My friend and I were practically licking the plate. -The Kimchi Udon is another really cool combination of flavors. The sauce is piquant and the roe crunch gives it this extra layer of taste and texture. We both agreed that if it had one more ingredient it would be too much. As is though, it really hits the mark. -The Everything Wings with tzatziki. Again, just such a clever combo of flavors. A successful middle east meets far east pairing. You will be licking your fingers. -Hangtown Fry. I had this the first time I came and though I don't remember the exact flavor profile, I do remember LOVING it. -The adult bubble tea (cocktail with the tapioca beads). Maybe not everyone's cup of tea (ha. PUNS.), but it has cucumber and ginger beer and lemon... ingredients that equal a tangy summer drink in my book. Portions are great here-- you will leave stuffed (especially if you get excited and order too many things). I think the other reason I always crave it is that it's not just one genre of food. It's spicy and savory and sweet and bold and all of the things you want in different cuisines in a couple of well-balanced dishes. My only criticism is that the fish collar we got the last time was comparatively bland/boring. It was perfectly cooked, the flavors just didn't stand up to all of the other dishes we'd had. read more

Very disappointing meal. Dumplings were good, but only got 3 of them. Salad with chicken and peanut, too spicy and burned my palette. Mushrooms delicious, but $11 for some fancy mushrooms?? Lamb belly ribs, only 2 in the order and super fatty. $18!! Stuffed cabbage with Kim Chee was very good. Overall too pricy for the portion size and not a great meal. read more

Mott St - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Mott St had no wait on a Friday night, but it was 90% full. And the restaurant has only been open for two months. I'd say, give it a couple more months, it would not be so easy to just walk in on a weekend night. The restaurant was a good size, it also had a spacious outdoor seating area where they offer s'mores after 9PM. As you walk through the gate, you can see the kitchen, which is always a plus for me, it provides me comfort the fact I can see the cleanness of the kitchen and how they operate inside. The atmosphere was very casual and relaxed. Decorations were modern and simple. It was not very Asian, the only things that reminded me this is an Asian fusion restaurant were the Asian drinks and condiments they displayed along the wall. But as soon as you take a look at the menu, you'll realize how Asian this place is. The bf got some kind of sake drink with a splash of lime. My drink was the drink a special of the night, I can't remember all the ingredients, but what I do remember is it had watermelon and grapefruit, because that's what's sold me. For appetizers we got "Chicken and Rice", and....it's not what you are thinking. it's actually grilled gizzard and rice cake. I have a love affair with both gizzard and rice cake, the combo of it must be heaven. It had two dipping sauces for the gizzard, one was a bit spicy, the other was more salty, I liked both. The rice cake was lightly seared, the inside was very soft. I wasn't sure what was the sauce they brushed on, it was a bit creamy, maybe a hint of peanut? I could be totally wrong. All I know is it was delicious. I could tell the gizzard was very fresh, it had the crunchy texture that I liked and it wasn't over cooked like many other Korean restaurants. To be honest, I wasn't sure the right way to eat this dish. Are you suppose to eat the rice cake and gizzard separately or with each other...? The other appetizer was called Hangtown Fry, from reading the description, it sounded like this Taiwanese dish that I am used to, but I know it's most likely cooked differently. The Hoisin on top is definitely a Japanese influence. The entire dish had so many different types of texture in it, they were competing for priorities in my mouth. At this point, we realized the dishes are pretty small, we only have two more things coming. Worried us piggies won't be filled up, we added another dish. Afterwards, we realized it was a mistake to order more food, because the dishes that came later were bigger in size and heavier in taste. To see my full blog post with pictures: http://cicyplaybook.wordpress.com/2013/08/19/mott-st-best-asian-fusion-in-town-drooooling/ read more

See all

Mott Street is the guy who moves to Bucktown in 2013, still trying to be cool behind the crowd, yet hoping he's original enough to attract the sophisticated mild-hipster-on-the-weekend girls. You can tell he's trying, and he hits a cool note occasionally, but overall lacks commitment, originality, or even basic execution. This is a decent place to grab an interesting meal, but doesn't seem to have any qualities strong enough to make it a mainstay for me. If it was less expensive, had more space, was in a better location, had better service, or was more original it might justify a normal rotation, but for now it seems destined to be a novelty. Each dish (of 6) had a lot of potential but some balance (too salty, overly breaded, a rubix cube of how-to-eat complexity) that kept it from being memorable. read more

Great dinner spot - lively and delicious! The wings were the dinner winner, we ordered a second round after getting them! Other favorites were the mushrooms in miso butter and the cabbage loaf. The monkfish was not great and a I thought the dumplings and brussel sprouts were pretty generic. Overall, good place to go with friends so you can try all of the various menu items. read more

The three of us had about six dishes (think tapas) ranging from very good to excellent! I really enjoyed the Brussels Sprouts and the Stuffed Cabbage, but I my favorite was the Mentaiko Kimchi Udon...that is until I had the Ice Cold Noodles! I have never really been a cold noodle fan, but this was amazingly good and a perfect dish for a warm summer evening! I am seriously ready to do it all over again, but next time we will definitely take advantage of their grand patio space! read more

Great brunch burger, good drinks. Very unorthodox brunch menu (definite Asian fusion). Would recommend.

As we become increasingly picky about food and conscious of how quickly eating out can add up, PIF and I have deemed only a few restaurants always safe-bets for awesome food that won't disappoint. Mott St is one of them. There are so many things that make this restaurant great, and not just the food. The staff is clearly proud to work here, extremely knowledgable, and down to earth. This all contributes to just a fabulous experience, on top of it being delicious and reasonably priced. As far as cocktails go, I rarely get the same drink twice, but I could literally drink the Gunsmoke every. single. day. and not get tired of it. The burger is amazing as well --- in PIF's opinion one of the best he's had, and he is *very* picky about this (also, note that besides 6-7, you'll need to sit at the bar for the burger). If you go that route, though, you won't be able to try all the other amazing food they serve. Lately, my favorites are the brussel sprouts, the rabbit laap, the catfish clay pot, and the pork jowl. Expect to get your hands a bit dirty and have fun with it! No one here is judging. Brunch was amazing as well and entirely unique. When we went, we got the congee (go easy on the spicy stuff, cause it is fo realz spicy) and pork belly benedict and both were superb (in fact, that meal is what started our love affair). For the slightly adventurous eater, Mott St is truly consistently amazing food in a fantastic atmosphere. read more

Really nice Asian fusion place. We came for brunch and it was community-style seating, meaning that my party of three people shared a six-person table with another party, which I wasn't crazy about, especially since we had my four-year-old with us, who can be a bit spastic during meals at times! We had the ricotta brick toast to share. The ricotta and cherry preserves were fantastic, but honestly the toast wasn't anything to write home about: just a generic-like, thick slice of dry toast, no butter or egg dip or anything. That said, just about everything was redeemed when I had my actual meal, the eggplant Benedict, which was off the hook. The miso butter sauce was absolutely amazing, the poached eggs were like a work of art, and even the English muffin on its own was so yummy without anything else accompanying it. I would definitely come back solely for the eggplant Benedict, but there were so many tempting items on the menu to try for next time! read more

I loved this place - I really liked sitting at the long group table - a tight squeeze in here but fun! For some reason I enjoyed the fact that the wait staff served in communal fashion - different people were bringing our food and serving at any given time. Food had amazing flavor - we loved the wings in particular and "bread". The cocktails were also very tasty. read more

We debated making reservations but didn't want to eat at 6pm, so we just showed up at 7:30pm. We were seated right away at a table on the patio. The drink menu was MIA, so it took a minute to actually order our drinks. Mine came out right away, but my friend's took about ten minutes to arrive. We ordered a several things to share--the pickle plate, kimchi & Oaxaca spring rolls, mentaiko klimchi udon, everything wings, and the pike mackerel. The pickle plate was just ok, nothing special about it at all. My favorite were the kimchi and Oaxaca spring rolls. They didn't taste very Mexican influenced, apart from the chimichurri dipping sauce, but they were good. Our server de-bonded the mackerel at the table, which was kind of interesting to see. However, it had a very fishy flavor and didn't really impress me at all. The udon were the second best thing that we ordered--they had an interesting flavor profile. Overall, we were pretty disappointed with our experience at Mott St. I had heard a lot of hype and expected way more. It's almost like Mott St is trying to hard to be trendy and innovative, but falls incredibly short. The patio space is nice, and the staff were all friendly and helpful, but all in all, I just was not impressed. read more

Doubled dated at Mott St a few weeks ago and we were lucky enough to sit outside on their patio. The atmosphere out there is really great and definitely adds to the overall experience. None of us had been before so our server made some suggestions. It's a small plates concept so everything is meant to be shared and portions are kind of all over the place. She recommended 2-3 dishes per person, which would be waaaaay too much unless you haven't eaten in at least 24 hours. We ended up ordering 8 dishes and even that left us all VERY full. Candied shrimp and kohlrabi salad-- Great flavor and would get again, but the candied shrimp didn't really add anything. Brussels sprouts-- Probably the item we all liked the most. I think the lamb pancetta really upped the flavor. Imperial rolls-- Not quite what I was expecting, but delicious nonetheless. You're meant to make them as lettuce wraps, but tasted just fine on their own. Empanadas-- Good. The chimichurri creme-fraiche was a nice addition. General Tso's Lamb Sweetbreads-- These were probably most disappointing for me. They kind of tasted like over-cornstarched orange chicken from a mediocre take out spot. Sausage board-- Impressive in size and flavor. Would get again. Fried rice-- pretty standard, but very good. Tasted "fresher" than most fried rice and had a "buttery" taste (in a good way). Calamari-- this was a great dish. The breakfast potatoes seemed really random when I saw them in the menu description, but the flavors and textures just kind of went together. Overall it was a good experience. Definitely glad we had reservations on a Tuesday night as it did fill up. Some of the seating outside is normal and some communal, but that's pretty standard nowadays. Don't remember our bill total exactly, but I do remember it being average. read more

See all

Fantastic food! It's not a place for kids, a bit tight, on the louder side and I would recommend making reservations. I definitely will be back to try more things on the menu! Ambiance: Very chill laid back feel. Set up is similar to that of many ramen [even though this isn't a ramen place] restaurants I've been too, but more "upscale." Much of the seating is "shared" either through a long high top table or through benches along the windows (with individual tables). The seating with benches have small tables and given that alot of their plates are meant to be shared, it makes it difficult. It's probably my only complaint about the ambiance. It is an open kitchen so you might smell like food, I did, but it wasn't potent enough to stick for a long time. And as I said it's loud, not to the point that you need to scream at one another, but where you may have to repeat what you said a couple times. Food: HIGHLIGHTS: Small dishes: Crispy tofu, brussel sprouts, kimchi & oaxaca empanadas Main dish: Mott burger Dessert: Ricotta doughnuts DETAIL: We started with the brussel sprouts and crispy tofu. The brussel sprouts were on the heavier side in the sense that it was cooked in butter and that there is lamb pancetta (lamb bacon) in it. It was very flavorful between the maple brown butter and lamb pancetta. Texture was crispy, assuming that it was pan fried. There are peanuts in it so beware if someone in your party has an allergy! I didn't taste any peanut flavor at all, but they had bits of it sprinkled on the dish. The crispy tofu isn't something you'd typically get at an Asian restaurant, this was more of a salad, meant to share or good for one person. The crispy layer of it was a lighter one than other restaurants I've been to that serve crispy tofu. The whole salad was light and refreshing. It had cauliflower, radishes, peels of carrots and some garnishes accompanied by a vinegary dressing/sauce. The empanadas were really good as well, I love trying them from places that serve them to see the different variations. It wasn't spicy at all and the outer crust was very crispy. It can be shared between 2-4 people. Now, the main course, the burger. We weren't sitting at the bar and were able to order it at the table. I didn't hear the server ask how we wanted it cooked, but it was about medium and we added a fried egg. Incredible! I've never had an asian fused burger before. My friend said it was a bit salty, but for me it was fine. The combination of the cheese, hoisin sauce, crispy onions, pickle and jalenpenos, yum! It was a bit on the messy side, eating with your hands, but nonetheless good. Lastly, dessert, the ricotta doughnuts. Comes with three doughnut holes, so good for sharing or for an individual. I honestly wasn't blown away. I probably wouldn't get it again unless I was craving a doughnut at the time of dining there again. To me it was just custard filled doughnut holes with raspberry and mint flavors. I was hoping to try the bread pudding, but it's seasonal. All the more reason to come back! Service: Good, no complaints. read more

See all

Love this place! Came here with my husband for the first time a few months ago and loved it so much that I decided to make a large group reservation for my sister's bachelorette. Because of the size of the group, I had to choose a family style menu in advance, and the restaurant was very helpful in making selections that would also accommodate vegetarians and vegans. The service was great, and the food was a hit with everyone! Stand-out dishes include the oyster mushrooms, bread, empanadas, wings, and fried rice. Thank you, Mott St, for a great experience! P.S. My husband LOVES the burger and claims it is among the best he has ever had! read more

What the what?!?! I didn't have any expectations for Mott Street and this place blew me and the bf away. It was that awesome. I visited Ruxbin a couple of years ago and given that trip I delayed my dining experience at Mott Street. More recently I've been running out of neighborhood dining options and we made the trip. I can guarantee you that I'll be back and I hope to make it my new neighborhood spot. We ordered the brussel sprouts (simply prepared with lamb pancetta and peanuts) beef shank soup with egg noodles (excellent broth and homemade noodles with a couple of side sauces), hamachi kama aka collar (if you've never had collar / kama you need to get your hands dirty and start ordering any kind of kama you can get your hands on. it's the part of the fish that if you're lucky you'll get the head and eat part of the face out to the gills) and for dessert we had the spring rolls that we wrapped in red leaf lettuce, basil and mint and dipped in a very clean, vinegar-like sauce. Everything we had was excellent. The service was also kind and attentive. I'm looking forward to the weather warming up and eating outside. read more

I was extremely excited for our reservation at Mott St and have to admit I was a little let down. I was expecting 5 star meal, but it felt like a 3.5-4 star meal. Service was great, atmosphere was good (rustic, good energy) - but the dishes left me feeling a little underwhelmed. Most of our order was based on recommendations from Yelp reviews, so I feel like we should have had the best they had to offer. Brussel Sprouts w/Lamb pancetta - Amazing, perfectly seasoned and crispy Candied Shrimp & Kohlrabi salad - Pretty good, though the shrimp are microscopic Steamed Dumplings - OK Short ribs - I had high hope for these and was let down... Loved the sauce, but the rib meat was disappointing. I've had better Korean short-ribs at a friend's house. Half-Chicken - Delicious!! Perfectly seasoned, crispy skin, yummy potatoes Crab brain fried rice - Definitely tasty, but not as flavorful as I'd hoped Stuffed Cabbage - We were nervous because none of us like kim-chi but it was light on kim-chi flavor. This dish is really interesting. It wasn't a favorite, but it was pretty good and definitely worth trying because it's so unique. Wishing we'd ordered the pork jowl instead of the short ribs. I'll definitely try to get back and give those a try. I was with a group of 4, but this would be a great place for a large group due to the large communal seating tables (if you can get the res). read more