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moto-i
Sake Bar and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Lyn Lake, Minneapolis
Go here. Experience the Japanese food. It's worth it.
"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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Have the delicious moto-jito from Katie. She does a bomb rendition.
Perfect for Sunday afternoon happy hour: patio + $5 fried rice + half-off sake. Yum!
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.
Best bartenders, best happy hour. So-so mayor. The only bar you need.
the happy hour is great, 3 doller taps, half price sake. the beers on tap are great as well!
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!!
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.
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
Cucumber coolers are the way to go. They maybe $10 but you only need one or two!
The brunch is ridic! $1 sake mimosas...yeah. $1. Delish!
Watch out for Punchy. He's in the sake. Bathing. Waiting. Watching.
The doughnuts are fucking delectable! Order them for dessert if you know what's good for you!
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!
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.
Spectacular mussels; rich & buttery with a bit of sausage.
Moto-i Lyn-LakeJuly 26, 2010Chef Jason is roasting a whole pig tomorrow. Go get some, plus sides and genshu.
I keep a stash of napkins in my purse......for the drool of course.
Brussel sprouts have never tasted better! Eat them by the handful.
Looking for Korean Specialties? The Kim Chee and Bulgogi are incredible!
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.
Todd OlsenJanuary 2, 2010Go to Moto-i and order the "Moto-i Mary" (specialty drink). Challenge friends to shuffleboard. Read more
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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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Yes (incl. Visa & American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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