Many years ago, in a remote part of the Japanese countryside, lived an old, childless couple. They had little else but each other and had always longed for a child to care for. One day, as the old woman was washing clothes in the river, she came across a giant peach floating by. She rescued the peach from the icy water and took it home to show her husband. When they tried to open it, they were surprised to find a small boy inside. The child explained that he had been sent from heaven to be their son. Filled with joy, the couple named him Momotaro, from the Japanese word for peach (momo) and eldest son (taro).

The story of Momotaro is famous in Japanese folklore. The story above is currently one of the more popular versions in Japan. Regardless of the ever-changing versions of the story, the essence of the tale is deeply ingrained in Japanese culture.

At Momotaro, we believe that food evokes the same nostalgia as do fables. Our chefs delve into their rich cultural heritage to present the most authentic Japanese cuisine as is served in modern day Japan.

Junichi Kawamura - Corporate Chef