Momotaro Salon

Although I can’t go as often anymore since I moved, this salon still remains to be the best salon I’ve ever had the pleasure to go ! Great service and amazing skill. It’s not easy handling Asian hair like mine and I have a hard time trusting anyone with my hair. It took me seven years to find Emi-san. I live hours away from her now but I’ll be still seeing here every couple months just to get a haircut from her. Highly recommend !

Wonderful salon - welcoming and so clean! They use Japanese products and other organic products; the chemicals are gentle on my hair. My go to stylist is Emi - who takes such care with applying color & in styling my hair!

Service from the moment you enter till exiting is gracious and professional. The salon feels high-end, with only a few words of description they get what you want. Watanabe, was my stylist for the session. His technique was precise and I felt at ease and could trust him with my hair. He delivered the hairstyle I've been searching for without any of the first time jitters you get when trying a new salon. Happily looking forward to my next appointment.

Momotaro has phenomenal service, great pricing, and is extremely clean and professional. I went for my haircut recently and they were very accommodating to fit me in with my work schedule. They are very polite and did a great job styling exactly how I wanted. I will be going back for more services, this salon is great.

I had a wonderful experience at Momotaro! The staff was friendly, the salon was clean, and I received a lovely haircut just as I described. Highly recommend!”

I got my hair cut at Momotaro hair salon by Tsuda San. She has been cutting people’s hair for so many years and her cutting skill is amazing. She is a true professional, so you don’t have to worry how your hair cut will be like after you asked her. Also, I heard that Watanabe San is also a skilled hair stylist. I really liked all the people working there. Tsuda San is a beautiful women with a positive attitude towards work. I don’t know why there is only one rating here. I strongly recommend this place!!!

Excellent salon, with amazingly, warm, welcoming staff!!!... Do you dream of beautifully toned highlights, but you worry about the damage??? Then this is the place where you can make your dream come true....that's because they have the best hair colorist in NY& NJ...Ask for Iliana!!! Harry Potter has nothing on her magical highlights skills !!!! 🥰🥰🥰

Professionalism in every level from the moment you enter to the last minute Of your departure. It was a pleasure to have Watenabe San’s service, the best hair cut I ever had. Thank you,

Everyone here is so talented and meticulous! This is a particularly great place for Asian hair because they really know how to cut straight hair and also use color treatments that are formulated for Asian hair. Prices are reasonable for the quality and service and you save yourself a trip into NYC. I was honored to receive my color treatment and cut from Mr. Yasunori Watanabe, who is the President and CEO! He gave me partial highlights and trimmed my hair into a nicely angled cut. I love it! Thank you!

Nice place on the second floor right in the center of Scarsdale. I had my hair cut and colored by Mi, who was careful and truly great. The neck massage and hot towel were a treat. I prefer Japanese hair salons bc of their attention to detail. My last cut and color in the city came out a bit too dark, and I had the feeling my regular guy, whom I'd seen for years, was just phoning it in. Nice perk - they can schedule you via email! my old salon never picked up the phone! I'm so glad to have found Momotaro!

Great for Japanese straightening. Wouldn't trust anywhere else. Have been coming here for 15 years for my straightening.

Got my hair cut by Teddy, and he did an amazing job! I have very long, thick, and coarse Asian hair, and thanks to postpartum it has become rather dry and unmanageable. He didn't seem fazed by it at all and managed to thin it out, trim my layers beautifully, and top it all off with perfectly side swept bangs. It was my first time at this salon, and I'm glad they set me up with Teddy. He is so talented!

Not pleased that the day after I spent over $200 for Brazilian straightening that my hair would dry like this. I followed the recommendations to not wash my hair for 24 hours and use the recommended shampoo (as I did). If I knew this would be the result, I wouldn't have come. I came here many years ago and my hair was much thicker and curlier, yet it worked much better. Staff was very friendly nonetheless and am not sure if it is anyone's "fault." My hair from the start was just loosely wavy and frizzy, but nothing dramatic.

Ahhhh so im really picky on picking a hair salon. And moving to larchmont.. with my asian hair it hasnt been easy to find a real good place. BUT OMG THIS PLACE. Yasunori Watanabe did colored my hair. I LOVE IT. I wanted a light brown, a change from my dark hair. I really respected the fact that he didnt even ask and he figured out to dye my hair without bleach. Thats respect. Ive done bleach 7 times before to get blonde and it ruined my hair so much. This is my to go place. And through covid, theyre all safe and sanitary. So dont worry!!

I am SO picky with my hair and I've been struggling to find a hair stylist who I can trust ever since I moved to the US in 2013 but I can finally say I found the one ! Emi-san is my hair stylist and she does an amazing job every time. She worked as a stylist in Japan for many many years before she came to the US (relatively recently) so she knows the trend and she certainly have the skill and experience. She's also super friendly and I love chatting with her. I always feel so comfortable with her and I feel like I can ask her anything about my concerns with my hair. I highly recommend her to anyone who's struggling to find a Japanese hair stylist in the area :)

My got my haircut by Emi and I am very pleased with the result! She is super friendly and listen to my request and concern about my hair before working on it. The service there is top notch and the place is impeccably clean. I hope she stays working there so that I can keep getting my haircut with her in the future. Highly recommend this place and the stylist Emi!!

I got a blowout here prior to a weekend full of events. My stylist was punctual and very kind. The shampooing process is relaxing (you get to put your feet up) and they even give you a little head and shoulder massage after. My hair looked great and it was reasonably priced.

I love the way Hiro colors my hair. I have gotten blonde highlights about 5 times in the last few years and every time I have went back to Hiro. The highlights are very natural looking, they are blended into your hair, instead of being chunky and fake. I leave feeling beautiful and I get all kinds of compliments about how fantastic my hair looks. Hiro takes his time and really makes sure your hair is silky smooth and gorgeous! I can not say enough good things about this hair salon. The prices are very reasonable and everyone is eager to please.

Such a wonderful open and airy salon - with personalized service and attention the detail! I am not surprised given my experience w salons in Japan and was so glad to find something similar here! If you haven't tried one - run don't walk - you won't be disappointed! I had Emi as my stylist and she so carefully talked to me about the color and style I wanted - and then meticulously applied it and carefully cut my hair! Not to mention the great massage shampoo and relaxing reclining chairs for washing?! Why doesn't everyone have these??? Great COVID precautions too. All in all I was so pleased with the experience and the outcome I will definitely go back. Tip: it's on the 2nd floor right across from the station so look carefully for the salon sign!

The service far above average for average price. Emi was super nice and very professional. I ve got perfect bob haircut with awesome head massage. Definitely coming back!

After moving from Tribeca to Scarsdale I wasn't sure if I could find a good salon for both myself and preschool son. Momotaro has a very talented team of hair stylists. Yasunori cut my hair and Teddy cut my sons. Everyone was very friendly and there was a Zen environment that helped my turbo charged child relax. Both stylists paid exquisite attention to detail. Very professional place and a nicely designed space. I'll definitely be a regular.

Momotaro is amazing! I have been going here for years! Each time I venture to another salon, I regret it! Taka is my stylist. He does an amazing job cutting, coloring, and anything else I may need. The entire staff is professional and courteous. Love this salon!!

This is where i get my hair cut and colored... they are amazing! I'm Japanese so i've been getting my hair done by Japanese people my whole life (they understand Japanese hair the best!!!) and this place is amazing! Everyone is so hip and modern and they really know how to make people look HOT! The girl that does my hair is Shoko and she really knows what i like, what looks good on me, and she always gives me haircuts that are low maintenance but still edgy!!! I love her! Plus, they treat you like a Queen/King there. They bring you a bunch of magazines, always asking if you need anything, and they even bring you coffee or tea or whatever!

Since my stylist in nyc is not in and I need to color/cut really badly, I decided to try Momotaro as it's also closer to home. Non-welcoming receptionist: I already had a bad first impression when I called to make an appointment. The receptionist doesn't seem very warm and welcoming. As it was my first time, I'm asking her advice for stylist and she rudely replied "depends on which days you want. which day do you want?" Since I had to get my hair done anyway, I decided to blindly go with one thinking how bad can it be? Finding the place: It is very difficult to find the salon. As mentioned from previous reviewers, you kinda drive around circles. I had to call them to ask for their exact location. Parking: Parking is metered only with 90-minute limit. Color: The two stars are for color. Since I only need to touch up my hair color, the stylist did a good job. Cut: Terrible. I think he's a rookie. I asked him to thin my hair and he not only did it TOO much but it looks very 'choppy' and not natural. When I asked to cut my fringe a little short, he was questioning me back. Not knowing how to cut it as he seems to only know how to 'trim' my hair to exactly where it was when I enter the salon. During blow-drying, my stylist directed all the hot air towards me. I don't think he knows what he's doing. After the cut, my face was filled with hair trimmings as my stylist didn't attempt to remove them. The stylist brushed off the hair trimmings on the cape towards my purse as he was removing it. In addition, there's no massage at the end of the color/cut. Mandatory 15% tip or more: I guess this is the first time I've been to a place where you have to tip at least 15%. There is a sign at the counter as you pay before you leave. Even though I'm not satisfied with the service, I still have to pay 15%. I really am not sure what they did more in addition to the color and cut. Tip should only be paid because the service is good. Overall, the staff are not welcoming. You pay the same price as any other Japanese hair salon in NY but with worse cut and service. I will never go back again. If you would like to try a different hair salon, check out Hayato in New York.

Emi did my hair and it looked beautiful for days. Many people complimented me on it, including my critical mother. The scalp massage before the styling felt amazing. Friendly and pampering establishment I can't recommend more highly.

Not too shabby... Let me start off by saying that I usually don't go and get my hair done or do much of anything to my hair except a hair cut like twice a year. After my wedding, during my move into our first house, I got restless and decided I needed a change so I tried to dye my own hair... BAD MISTAKE! It turned out reddish (my hair is a dirtyish blonde to begin with). I hated it so like 2 weeks later, I dyed it again, but darker. It was alright but slightly streaky despite using 2 bottles! So then I tried to do an "oops" color remover that I did twice and it turned out to make my hair all weird. After 2 months of doing all this, I was fed up and decided to go to a salon to get everything corrected. I went to Momotaro on the recommendation of my friend and we did a girls hair day. The person who did my hair was a sweetheart. I give the salon a 3.5 stars because it was a struggle while I was there. I told the person what I wanted and I felt like she really didn't know how to give me what I wanted. And my hair didn't come out quite what I wanted and barely got a cut when I asked for one and got charged $200 for everything. It was a lot of money for not a lot done. My friend also raved about the scalp massages and the great treatment they gave during the shampoo but I didn't get that treatment!! Poo! Great bonus though... they go out to your car and put money in your meter while you're there, and even use their own quarters at times!! Yay for that!

Decent haircut. I forgot I went to this branch in manhattan before and realized it was the same name when I started getting my hair cut here. They have a very distinct way of cutting hair...almost seems like they feather your hair which is why it seemed familiar to me when I went there for the first time. The stylists are very nice and will even go to your car to feed the meter. I think there was a communication barrier for some, but I trusted the stylist so I didn't give too much direction, but for those of you who want something specific may want to prepare ahead of time. Overall, a nice place. Costs about the same as salons in manhattan...cut and color was about $120-130. I wouldn't go out of your way, but it's a good salon.

First, I will not go back again. The reason? 1. Parking. Street parking, garage parking, all need to be paid. So many hair salon out there with their own parking lot. this one is not good enough for me to looking for a spot and pay for parking. 2. The owner or manger had terrible attitude. I never met any business owner/management so mean that she think customers has to obey her? I don't care how good the stylist is, they are not the only good stylist out there!!!! I am not support her business. She was a nasty mean person. I wish this location close soon!!!!!! 3. Stylist was nice. But she didn't tell me enough information about how to care my hair afterward. Lucky, I did my own research and avoid damage. Overall for a Japanese salon, NOT GOOD!!! I have been going to Japanese salon for over 10 years. This one is worst!!!! No wonder they are outside of NYC. Never will survived in big city. Only small town like this. I am never gonna go back and won't recommend it to any of my friends.

I have been getting my hair cut here since at least 2010. For the price, you'll get a great haircut and wash every time. My hair is long, curly, and thick and the stylists here can make it look great. I've gotten color done as well-- balayage, single-process, and regular highlights-- over the years. My stylist advised against colors and cuts that wouldn't suit me, and thank goodness! They were accommodating with refilling the parking meter, too. I also appreciated the cups of tea as well.

I used to like this place. Enough that I still decided to come after my stylist has left. A few tips for those considering this salon. Ask for a specific and experienced stylist. Otherwise, you will become an experiment for someone in training and still be charged for the haircut even if it's nothing close to what you asked for.

I was in town from Los Angeles for work and visiting family in Westchester and needed my hair colored. Thankfully Momotaro was open on a Sunday and was able to give me an appointment with Teddy. I have been to different countries and have had my hair colored in almost all of them and not one of them came close to Momotaro and Teddy. He was polite and listened to exactly what I asked for and did an incredible job with my hair. He clearly knows the art of hair colouring. He was wonderful and not only did he do the best job with my hair color, but the icing on the cake was that he didn't get an ounce of color or water on me at any time. I only wish I lived closer to Momotaro to make them my permanent hair salon. I'll be back for sure next time I'm in town. Thank you Teddy! Do yourself a favor and come to this salon to experience the true art of hair colouring and styling.

Lisa cuts and colors my hair. Sometimes communication can be a little challenging, but the end result has worked out well! The highlights are pretty spot on, especially the last round. Haircuts are pretty straight forward. I usually ask to have the weight removed and the ends trimmed. Appointments are on-time. Thanks, Lisa! You can pay for the services with credit card (amex NOT accepted) but tip is cash only.

I am truly lucky to have found the perfect hair place on one try. Thank you so much yelpers for sharing your reviews! I love momotaro. I went last Saturday to get my haircut (after not getting one for a whole year). Needless to say my hair was like the split ends of a broom. But my hair-guy, Hiro, did an awesome job. He actually took the time to wash my hair (which I thoroughly enjoyed). And then he took the time to consider what I wanted and matched it with the shape of my face (I do ask for ridiculous hair styles sometimes). One hour later, poof! My hair was completely transformed into soft, shiny black strands. I actually came back Wednesday the week after to get my hair styled. I was thinking of an up-do, but Hiro suggested more of a curled down-do (if there is such a thing). And he was of course right. It looked awesome. He was just meticulous with his work. I will definitely be coming back for future hair cuts and trims and what have you. Note though that tipping is cash only. They can not incorporate tips in the credit card.

so you are walking around in circles. wondering if you are an idiot because you can't find this damn salon! you check your blackberry again. you know you are in the right area, but seriously where is this salon. am i getting punkd? after spending what seems like 3 years to find the salon, i found the door that leads up to the salon. i enter. check in. very busy and my hair stylist is 10 minutes late [good sign. this means my hair stylist is thorough!] i meet my stylist [tsudo]. she asks me what i want. smiles. make a suggestion. and im like cool. i'll go with what you say. you are the stylist. i go to get my hair wash. and then all of the sudden the seat is lifting and moving. stretching out. it was a little strange, but once they start washing your hair....i was about to ....zzzz tsudo comes and wakes me and begins the process of cutting the hair! then flat irons it straight. it looked so shiny and healthy!! she did cut it well, but i wasn't in looooveee with what she did. im thinkin about trying again with a new stylist because i did love the place. [my rating would be 3.5 fyi] oh and tip is cash only!

The only response i have to my haircut experience today at Momotaro is BLEH. The lady who cut my hair did not speak any english whatsoever, so communicating with her regarding my wants was next to impossible. I told her to cut off 3 inches and she did about a half an inch. My hair looks exactly the same as when i stepped in there, I'm so disappointed. I also told her that I did not want it blow dried because I didn't want to damage my newly cut hair, and she said okay and continued to blow dry it. It was extremely frustrating i almost yelled at her. The manager had to walk over and explain to her in japanese what i meant, yet she still didn't listen. She didn't even ask me what I wanted done to my hair ie. layers, angles, bangs, etc., she just did as she pleased. My sister has been going there for years and I've tried it a few times before, when Shoko was still there. The place has totally gone down hill and has like no business. DONT GO HERE they are awful and the people who do hair there have no idea what they are doing.

Salon is very clean and bright and warm and inviting in terms of atmosphere and the stylists are friendly and fun. Would definitely recommend this place for a shampoo and cut. Do remember to bring cash for the 15% mandatory tip. That caught me off guard, but the stylists are great and the prices are very reasonable.

I like going to Momotaro, for starters the stylists are overly polite, they offer tea, or coffee and are happy to bring it to you. Second, many people on here complain about the parking time limit, but the stylists have always offered to put money in my meter every time I've ever come in and they supplied the quarters and even had a map of the village and parking spots so they could find my meter. I will be honest, I have very curly hair and there has been a time or two I found my cut to be uneven (a problem that can occur at any salon really), they handled it well and had me come back free of charge. Same thing applies to my color. When I got my latest highlights, the colorist missed the roots, so I'm going back in for free and they didn't give me a hard time at all. My only gripe is that they charge for bang trims, $10, if you're in between hair cuts. Overall, I'm pretty happy with them and love the scalp massages during a wash where they even cover your eyes.

I recently went to see Iliana for a cut. She did a great job. Will definitely come back. It is so nice to have some place so close to home.

I recently had my hair washed and trimmed at Momotaro and left pretty happy. Mao is very pleasant and precise and she did a wonderful job on my hair. The only downside to this salon is that the parking meters only allow so much time. I parked a little farther at the meters that allowed for 90 minute parking, but if I wanted something more than just wash and cut...how will I be able to feed the meter? Run out with a towel on my head? Lol. Nonetheless, I had a great experience here and will return.

I was referred to Momotaro by my Nyc hairstylist who suggested I come here for the Japanese straightening. I always used Meg, but I don't think she works here anymore. I got one cut here and thought it was just OK I really went there only to do my routine straightening treatments. Place is pricey but to have that treatment done well is a big factor on how long it lasts, if it is done right it stays forever without damage to your hair! this place does it right every time my treatment lasted 8+ months. I would in fact give it 4 stars but since my cut was just OK, place being so hard to find and the horrible parking situation I had to take it down a star.

this place is great. If you are asian people, come from China or Japan and like japanese style haircut, this is the right place for you. Highly recommend Momotaro. The staff who served me is Sho, he is super friendly and interesting.

I always get my hair cut and highlights here , they are all very good and an expert hairstylist, I love the way Taka cut and highlights my hair. They all take their time , very pleasant, they make sure you are comfortable. I always leave happy , I Highly recommend this place, It's worth the price.

GUYS, THEY FEED THE METERS FOR U! they actually ask where your car is parked and what it looks like and take their own change and feed your meter. BEST HAIR SALON EVER. I am currently in Europe with my roots totally showing but i REFUSE to settle for anything but Momotaro- thus I am waiting to book an appointment when I get home.

You have to bring your own ideas to the table. It is not like Aveda, where style tips are offered. Obviously, that is specific to me. Great place. Very clean and modern. Great staff.

I love this Japanese salon! This is the only place in NY that knows how to cut Asian hair. I've had stylists Shiho and Hiro and they were fantastic - and I'm sure the others are as well. They really take a long time with your hair and you can tell that they are trained and real artists. I see lots of people getting their hair colored and straightened as well. I would highly recommend this place. I stepped out of the salon today looking like Eva Longoria. What more could you ask for! This place is constantly booked and busy so you should make reservations ahead of time, especially on the weekends. The place was recently renovated and it looks and feels very relaxing. They really treat you well here and the staff are really sweet. I've only haircuts or my hair styled here so far. I'm sure the other services are great as well. This place is a little tricky to find as you have to look for a small sign on a door and go upstairs. It's next to the cafe and across the street from the Italian grocer or the Haagen Dazs store.

Tucked away near the metro, Momotaro is busy and full of good Japanese vibes. With stylists in tune to asian hair, this is a great option for asian guys. They work with you to come up with something fresh but manageable. As an alternative, if you feel the need to look like an anime character or japanese rockstar, they are already a step ahead of you.

They are so precise with their haircuts. Not sure who cut and highlighted my hair but great haircut and highlights. Plus is they give an awesome massage when they shampoo your hair. Reasonably priced too