Mott St

Great location for a date night or special occasion. Not cheap but you feel like you are getting your moneys worth. The burger lives up to the hype, unique savory flavors that don’t make you feel bloated. Very nice atmosphere and service, we let them know we were celebrating a special occasion and they comped our dessert. The salad was a bit too fishy for our liking, burger was fire and the dessert (hummingbird donuts) also was unique and delicious.

Mott St. serves up delicious, inventive Asian American fusion fare ~supremely~ well. I went for dinner with a reservation and it was pretty crowded inside. The ambience is casual and lively, and the service was reasonably quick and friendly. My partner and I got the following dishes (**= especially recommend): - Oyster Mushrooms**: Ooooh this was so so good! It’s a small dish, but the flavors were so rich, buttery, and powerful, that just this small portion was completely satiating. The mushrooms are soft with the perfect amount of char and crispiness and they just melt in your mouth. - Mott Burger w/ Egg**: I get why people consistently rank this burger among the best in Chicago. Yes, $20 for a burger is ultimately a lot, but I do think it’s worth it. The bun is soft and pillowy, and the meat is incredibly juicy and well cheesed. The amount of meat and cheese is generous and you can really feel it melt in your mouth. The egg is +$2 but I highly recommend it as it adds a wonderfully rich, decadent layer to it. The sweet potato pieces on top offer a unique taste and crunch. - Wood-Smoked Gailan**: Another one of my favorites— the flavor is very smokey and charred, and the stems were cooked to the perfect level of tenderness. - Everything Wings: These wings were tender, juicy, crispy, and flavorfully marinated. The tzatziki pairing added a nice, tangy flair. - Crispy Chili Cauliflower: These were pretty good, but not my favorite; the flavors were a little basic and I’d prefer it cooked traditional Szechuan style. - Brownie with Miso Caramel: This was pretty standard and good, though nothing mind-blowing. It comes with two small brownie rectangles with blackberries. I liked the lightly whipped matcha sauce at the bottom and the brownies had a good texture. Overall a fantastic dining experience with a diverse range of creative Asian fusion foods on the menu. I’d love to come back in the future with a larger group so that we can try more dishes! — Price (relative to peers): 4.2/5 Food: 4.8/5 Ambience: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Overall Value: 4.7/5

Best burger ever? Definitely the best I have had this year and definitely in contention for the best burger ever. Also the wangs are bonkers but y’all need to do 4 instead of three to make sharing easier cuz I almost got into a fist fight over the last one with my boy. Also that miso butter on the brownie had me eyerollin.

Been here many times and both the team and the food are consistently great. Stopped in recently to have the burger which is notorious as one of the best in the city. The hoisin aioli and miso butter onions give it a lot of flavor that sets it apart from other burgers. Despite being a half pounder you won't have any issues putting it away quickly. The miso butter oyster mushrooms, king crab rice, and stuffed cabbage are all highlights from the rest of the menu. I doubt there's much else you could go wrong with ordering. The menu is very gluten free friendly and a lot of their items can be made dairy free upon request. Any time I find myself in the area I stop by, the bar and patio is first come first serve and if you want to eat inside during the summer you'll need to make a reservation. Went here for their NYE tasting menu as well which was an unforgettable experience. Check it out!

Prior to 2022, I was not providing any feedback on any restaurants I visited via social media platforms. So over the next few months, I will revisit some of my favorites I still think of and pine for; so I can provide some constructive observations. I will limit it to places I have visited within about a decade prior, and starting with The Mott Street cheeseburger. REVISIT Tour This self-described Asian inspired eatery, as I recall, had a fantastic burger. And upon trying it again since my first visit in 2014 (shortly after having tried Au Cheval in that same year), I now know why I still remember this meal. The meat is perfectly cooked and juicy, fatty and salty. The hoisin aioli adds a nice sweetness offset by the pickled jalapeño heat (surprising where you finally bite one). With egg topping, there was an added creaminess to the overall flavors. This is still one of the best burgers in all of Chicago!!

Came here for a friend's birthday and had a great time. I got to try a bunch of different dishes and they were all phenomenal. We tried the brussels sprouts, Oyster mushrooms, imperial rolls, garlic fried rice, everything wings, fire chicken, steak kalbi, and whole fish. I think the standouts were the mushrooms and the wings. The cocktails were also unique and creative. There is a bunch of outdoor seating, and it's very open and spacious. Highly recommend this place.