
Momoya
3577 E New York St, Aurora, IL 60504
About Momoya - steak house in Aurora, Illinois
Unassuming strip-mall restaurant serving sushi & other Japanese traditional dishes.
Customer Review Summary
Momoya is highly praised as a comforting and enjoyable Japanese restaurant, frequently visited by loyal customers. Edamame was noted for its simple yet delicious flavor, and Agedashi Tofu had a unique texture despite lacking crispiness. The Caterpillar roll with eel, cucumber, and avocado garnered enthusiastic reviews, especially when paired with wasabi. Customers highlighted friendly service and recommend specific dishes like the mango roll and shrimp tempura, while also appreciating the variety for non-sushi lovers. The restaurant is known for its welcoming atmosphere and generous portions, making it a solid choice for both casual dining and takeout. Despite occasional service delays during busy hours, diners find the food fresh and well-presented, with many expressing eagerness to return. Overall, Momoya is deemed a must-try spot in the Aurora/Naperville area, with many giving it a perfect rating.
Key Features
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Braille menu
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
rovan yu
This is really no doubt the comfort food for me for my business trip here in Aurora. My colleague recommended here in Momoya when I asked about Japanese restaurant. Since I am from Taiwan, we have been to Japan so many times and eating Japanese food is very common in Taiwan. I ordered Edamame, which I would order every time when I see it in US Japanese restaurant. This one really surprised me. It was so plain and delicious for tasting the original flavor of beans with just the perfect salt seasoning level. Second dish was Agedashi Tofu, kind of like fried tofu with Japanese soy sauce. It is not as crispy as I expected, but the paste was quite special with the texture of corn starch or potato starch. Third dish was Caterpillar roll: eel with cucumber and avocado. When I doped some wasabi on it, it was so good since the fatty flavor from avocado wrapped the eel with fresh cucumber crunch sound covered with some rice. I couldn’t help to eat it all. With only me, a woman, eating at 5:30pm to enjoy a bit of me time and ate all three dishes. You know how delicious it is and I highly recommend to try it out. You will love it and plan to go back tomorrow just like me.🤣🤣🤣
Kanza Bhatti
It was okay! Found this place because it was nearby. The lady that came up to me and the gentleman making the food were friendly. We got the Momoya, Spicy Scallop, and the Shrimp Tempura rolls. We ordered 3 different rolls and 2 of them pretty much tasted the same. The raw fish on these sorta turned me off (usually don’t have a problem with it being raw). My favorite had to be the shrimp tempura. Definitely will try it again soon, and maybe dine in for a different experience.
Annamarie Neave
My favorite restaurant! My husband and I have taken every one we know here and all are not disappointed! My favorite is the mango roll. Absolutely delicious appetizers as well. The service is also very friendly and helpful!
Stuart Neave
I love Momoya! I'm not a sushi lover, but my wife is. This place helps on both fronts by not only providing delicious sushi (per my wife), but also offering a variety of cooked entrees like beef teriyaki or chicken katsu. The place is small and intimate, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. If you want a lax, friendly, delicious experience, stop by Momoya!
Margo Vesely
This has been our one of a kind sushi spot find for years. The staff are so welcoming and provide the freshest quality of fish and tastiest meals around. We love Ellen and everyone at Momoya! We come back almost on a weekly basis and highly recommend it to others
Chloe Chan
A little out of the way but a decently solid restaurant! I ordered the Sashimi plate which came with a miso soup and house salad. They were nothing out of the ordinary, but the sashimi was pretty solid for the price! I would say the portions here are pretty big. You definitely get a good value, especially if you order one of the dons (tekka, sake, chiraishi, etc). They give large slices of fish! Overall would come again :)
Wendy Miller
Went right at lunch time, if you are in time crunch is no good as they do take longer to serve however, the sushi was incredible, tasted fresh and nice presentation. I am gluten free and they told me the gluten free soy sauce was expensive so they gave me only a little bit. So bring your own GF soy sauce;). Nice place, great food, good service.
Alejandra Lopez
This place is amazing, I went 2 days in a row because of how good it is, I got a chicken bento box and it was so delicious. As you can see from my picture they give you a lot of food so come with an empty stomach. If you’re in the Aurora/Naperville area do yourself a favor and stop to eat here. The owners are also very nice. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.
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