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Moto-i

Sake Bar and Japanese Restaurant$$$$

Lyn Lake, Minneapolis

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Moto-i

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Ranked #1 for a rooftop in Minneapolis
The Japanese food at Moto-i is a can't miss
"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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Neil McBainJune 9, 2019
Wow. 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
Danielle LenaeJanuary 30, 2012
Been here 25+ times
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!
Peter OrganisciakAugust 7, 2014
Maitake 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.
Christina KalinowskiJuly 25, 2012
Been here 10+ times
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.
Tau WattsApril 15, 2019
Been here 10+ times
The ramen bowl "Bibimbap" was fire
City PagesJune 22, 2011
Voted 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
Megan HadleyDecember 28, 2011
Been here 25+ times
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, 2016
Pork ramen is heavenly. Their take on bibimbop is my favorite dish so far. And rooftop patio in the warm months!
Tina FloerschAugust 10, 2015
Had my first saki here. The bartender was very friendly and gave great recommendations for my first tasting of saki.
Colin ThompsonAugust 9, 2014
Lovely rooftop, lovely server named Chizuka, lovely buns, lovely beer. Lovely happy hour.
Debanjana ChatterjeeMay 27, 2019
Apparently this is the only place outside of Japan who brews their own sake and also serve food!!! We live the chicken buns
Jay PierceAugust 28, 2014
Been here 100+ times
The best view in Uptown and LynLakes only rooftop patio. Kanpai 🍻
Kevin RahejaOctober 3, 2011
Been here 25+ times
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.
Angie ElliottMay 12, 2014
The Thai fried rice was so flavorful with a surprise of some slight heat. Definitely recommend!
Food RepublicMay 23, 2012
In the basement, Blake Richardson concocts more than seven different sakes, which are served alongside sumo on the television and excellent bar nibbles.
City PagesAugust 5, 2014
The first sake brewpub outside of Japan is in...Minneapolis? You betcha. Read more
Dana NApril 7, 2012
Thai beef jerky & bulgogi sliders-yummie! Pulled spicy chicken- ok. Bristro steak & yakisoba w/chicken delicious. Veg udon-ok. Pork ramen-ew
chris bastedoApril 26, 2011
Been here 100+ times
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
Sharifa SimonAugust 6, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Love the Plum Wings - absolute favorite in the area! Great happy hour.
Justine LeeOctober 15, 2013
Overall, great place to hang out and enjoy uptown at a reasonable price. Two thumbs up. And that's coming from an Asian.
AndrewAugust 11, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Try the buns with spicy chicken! They're also available on discount during late night HH.
Lisa D.April 29, 2011
Great background music if you like 80's pop and alternative. Glenn style sweet potato fries come with amazing. Miso bernaise.
Brandon SullivanJuly 29, 2013
Ask for Dana. She'll get you set up the right way. Love the rooftop. Also bulgogi is where it's at.
will determanMarch 27, 2011
Been here 25+ times
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.
Thrifty HipsterMarch 2, 2012
Been here 5+ times
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!
Shawn BurtisJanuary 25, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Unique, delicious menu but I like it simple - the fried rice (add a protein!) is to die for.
Austin HolmAugust 7, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Great rooftop patio, awesome steamed buns, delicious sake
Carolyn McCardellMay 4, 2012
The Bulgogi sliders are delicious and very filling. The equivalent of two burgers at the happy hour price of $8!
LaurynMay 2, 2010
Prices 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!
John HonsaOctober 22, 2016
Check out the roof top patio, sake and food.
Debbie FriezAugust 8, 2014
Great Japanhatten and view!
Tiffany RuppJuly 8, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Drunken noodles are spicy!!! Smoked pork buns are amazing.
Vivian WangSeptember 6, 2015
Great service. The sake flight is a great deal!
Cole KennedyFebruary 10, 2015
Miso soup plus hoisin pork buns makes me a happy camper.
Anne B.April 3, 2016
The corn ramen is deeply meh, but the sake was delicious!
Alexia D.December 13, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Awesome open mic here on tuesdays!! Free, 2nd floor, 10-2, come check it out! Kick ass happy hour too!
Abby Anderson JonesApril 19, 2015
Excellent Happy Hour and rooftop patio!
Dyl MaxberryAugust 19, 2014
The JFC is the best, also best fried rice in town.
Dan HApril 8, 2010
The rangoons use salmon instead of fake crab - extremely tasty! Recommend the steamed buns and dumplings also. Don't forget a Surly!
MPLScoJune 20, 2011
Forget Red Bull - Sip some sake & order your own plum wings from this place & you'll be beyond satisfied.
SabaSeptember 17, 2015
Rooftop seating provides a great view.
DDMcsnatchAugust 31, 2013
Tofu lettuce wraps. Amazing! Careful- spicy :)
Brian LoebJune 6, 2014
Been here 25+ times
If you don't get the corn soup you're doing it wrong.
Lucas DohertySeptember 2, 2011
These fries are the beat sweet potato fries are the best I've ever had.... Must try!
Jesse DraegerJuly 16, 2012
Been here 100+ times
See Sinoon and have her give you a lovely hard time.
Dave GerbrandsJanuary 24, 2013
Happy hour specials are like a meal! Enjoy!
Shelly ZordichOctober 27, 2015
The ramen is excellent.
Stephanie PolusDecember 29, 2014
Not too loud, nice place to chat over a beer or sake.
jason perryJanuary 20, 2015
rooftop drinks and good late night menu
Solange GuillaumeSeptember 15, 2011
Get week night work done here - the servers are friendly and the atmosphere subdued.

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