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moto-i
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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the happy hour is great, 3 doller taps, half price sake. the beers on tap are great as well!
Have the delicious moto-jito from Katie. She does a bomb rendition.
NicoleSeptember 9, 2010You'll want to dip your whole life in the bearnaise sauce that comes with the Steak Frites plate.
Nick ArcherJanuary 22, 2012I respect the idea of not having mirrors in the restrooms but it is really hard to bend down to see your reflection in the tile backsplash.
Cucumber coolers are the way to go. They maybe $10 but you only need one or two!
Heavy TableMay 20, 2009The steamed hoisin pork buns are delicious, and impossible to avoid gobbling up. Also excellent is the silken and richly flavored yakiudon. Read more
The doughnuts are fucking delectable! Order them for dessert if you know what's good for you!
Annamarie SellmanFebruary 5, 2012I chose not to drink and was charged $1.50 for Soda Water. As a server myself, I though that was stupid and maybe the waiter should have let me know I was going to be charged for carbonation.
Natalie WiresJanuary 21, 2010This place was SO good. Good Luck Cocktail is refreshing, rangoon and corn/shrimp fritters are delish. Read more
The shiitake, soy beans, garlic & butter dumplings w/ginger ponzu are delicious!
Apparently you only get $1 off per drink unless joel is there- no one else seems to know about the promo and its not in the computer- sad days friends!!
Sharma KNovember 11, 2010Don't order the corn/shrimp fritters, unless you love corn. Also i mentioned i used foursquare and my bartender had no idea what i was talking about.
The brunch is ridic! $1 sake mimosas...yeah. $1. Delish!
Looking for Korean Specialties? The Kim Chee and Bulgogi are incredible!
Watch out for Punchy. He's in the sake. Bathing. Waiting. Watching.
Spectacular mussels; rich & buttery with a bit of sausage.
Rick MahnSeptember 19, 2009Try the Nigori Sake! A cloudy, lightly sweet, but totally awesome sake experience.
Todd OlsenJanuary 2, 2010Go to Moto-i and order the "Moto-i Mary" (specialty drink). Challenge friends to shuffleboard. Read more
Moto-i Lyn-LakeJuly 26, 2010Chef Jason is roasting a whole pig tomorrow. Go get some, plus sides and genshu.
Brussel sprouts have never tasted better! Eat them by the handful.
Barry SangAugust 15, 2012Worst service ever!! Told to seat ourselves. No one brought us water or menus. Bartender, server, and manager all chatting...then looked confused when we walked out.
Decent spot, but the bathroom is always such a shit hole - no pun intended.- I keep a stash of napkins in my purse......for the drool of course.
Tim ButlerJune 24, 2012Order the vodka and energy drink.... If you like wasting money on nasty vomit inducing cocktails
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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
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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