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Sake Bar and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Lyn Lake, Minneapolis
This sake bar is famous for their Japanese food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Great rooftop patio, awesome steamed buns, delicious sake"(5 Tips)
"The first sake brewpub outside of Japan is in...Minneapolis?"(5 Tips)
"Great food and frou-frou drinks are a must for happy hour!"(17 Tips)
"The rangoons use salmon instead of fake crab - extremely tasty!"(4 Tips)
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I'm a fried rice connoisseur and their Thai Fried Rice is the best fried rice I've ever tasted & I've tried them all. It dosen't need soy sauce- that tells ya something. Be sure to add PORK!
Neil McBainJune 9, 2019Wow. This place is absolutely awesome. Ramen was just crazy. The lady at Ramen Bar gave me a rundown of the home made Saki, wow. She knows her stuff. Very awesome experience. Keep it up 10 out of 5
Peter OrganisciakAugust 7, 2014Maitake Ramen is delicious choice for vegetarians. Though it's not labelled as such, it can conceivably be made vegan: wife got it without the runny egg and it was great.
This place is awesome; great food/drinks, great atmosphere, great staff. Fantastic weekend brunch place, can't beat $1 Bloody Mary's! Go during happy hour to sample tasty snacks for less.- City PagesJune 22, 2011Voted Best Outdoor Dining by City Pages in 2011! Not only is moto-i the first restaurant outside of Japan ti brew its own sake, but it also has one of the few rooftop bars in the area
Come on a Tuesday night after 10pm for some of the best live music the cities have to offer. It's cleverly disguised under the name "open mic night"
Alex MayDecember 12, 2016Pork ramen is heavenly. Their take on bibimbop is my favorite dish so far. And rooftop patio in the warm months!
Tina FloerschAugust 10, 2015Had my first saki here. The bartender was very friendly and gave great recommendations for my first tasting of saki.
Justine LeeOctober 15, 2013Overall, great place to hang out and enjoy uptown at a reasonable price. Two thumbs up. And that's coming from an Asian.
Debanjana ChatterjeeMay 27, 2019Apparently this is the only place outside of Japan who brews their own sake and also serve food!!! We live the chicken buns
Food RepublicMay 23, 2012In the basement, Blake Richardson concocts more than seven different sakes, which are served alongside sumo on the television and excellent bar nibbles.
Angie ElliottMay 12, 2014The Thai fried rice was so flavorful with a surprise of some slight heat. Definitely recommend!
Colin ThompsonAugust 9, 2014Lovely rooftop, lovely server named Chizuka, lovely buns, lovely beer. Lovely happy hour.
Try the buns with spicy chicken! They're also available on discount during late night HH.
Love the Plum Wings - absolute favorite in the area! Great happy hour.
Carolyn McCardellMay 4, 2012The Bulgogi sliders are delicious and very filling. The equivalent of two burgers at the happy hour price of $8!
Dana NApril 7, 2012Thai beef jerky & bulgogi sliders-yummie! Pulled spicy chicken- ok. Bristro steak & yakisoba w/chicken delicious. Veg udon-ok. Pork ramen-ew
Seriously, don't fck around. The miso garlic braised pork & egg sandwich is the best breakfast sandwich i've ever tasted, in 35 years of trying.
The best view in Uptown and LynLakes only rooftop patio. Kanpai 🍻
The bulgogi burgers are so good they made me call my grandmother to thank her for procreating with my grandpa and having my mom so I could be born to eat them.
Thrifty tip: 3.50 taps and half off sake... And I'm talking 2 types of fulton, harriet, summit, finnegans, and surly... All 3.50!
Lisa D.April 29, 2011Great background music if you like 80's pop and alternative. Glenn style sweet potato fries come with amazing. Miso bernaise.- Unique, delicious menu but I like it simple - the fried rice (add a protein!) is to die for.
LaurynMay 2, 2010Prices are so-so (small portions), but the service is great. Recommend the Junmai Nama Tokubetsu sake, corn & shrimp fritters, and the Yakiudon stir fry. Half price sake at happy hour!- Great rooftop patio, awesome steamed buns, delicious sake
Great selection of local beers and they're all $3.50 during happy hour. Good happy hour deals on snacks too. Well worth a visit
Brandon SullivanJuly 29, 2013Ask for Dana. She'll get you set up the right way. Love the rooftop. Also bulgogi is where it's at.
Drunken noodles are spicy!!! Smoked pork buns are amazing.
- Dan HApril 8, 2010The rangoons use salmon instead of fake crab - extremely tasty! Recommend the steamed buns and dumplings also. Don't forget a Surly!
MPLScoJune 20, 2011Forget Red Bull - Sip some sake & order your own plum wings from this place & you'll be beyond satisfied.
Perfect for Sunday afternoon happy hour: patio + $5 fried rice + half-off sake. Yum!
Best bartenders, best happy hour. So-so mayor. The only bar you need.
Desarae VeitApril 3, 2010I think Melissa said it best: overpriced. The food is good but the portions wouldn't even fill a kid. Love the rooftop view. First USA place to serve hot & cold sake (outside of Japan), so that cool.
Awesome open mic here on tuesdays!! Free, 2nd floor, 10-2, come check it out! Kick ass happy hour too!
Lucas DohertySeptember 2, 2011These fries are the beat sweet potato fries are the best I've ever had.... Must try!
Solange GuillaumeSeptember 15, 2011Get week night work done here - the servers are friendly and the atmosphere subdued.
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Moto-i Ramen and Sake House is located at the corner Lake and Lyndale Avenues in Uptown Minneapolis. Moto-i offers amazing Japanese cuisine and sake that’s brewed on-site. Our restaurant can generously accommodate any size group for corporate dinners, seminar luncheons, special occasions, and gra...
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- Noon–2:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
(612) 821-6262
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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