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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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Perfect for Sunday afternoon happy hour: patio + $5 fried rice + half-off sake. Yum!
Have the delicious moto-jito from Katie. She does a bomb rendition.
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.
the happy hour is great, 3 doller taps, half price sake. the beers on tap are great as well!
NicoleSeptember 9, 2010You'll want to dip your whole life in the bearnaise sauce that comes with the Steak Frites plate.
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
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.
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!!
The brunch is ridic! $1 sake mimosas...yeah. $1. Delish!
Cucumber coolers are the way to go. They maybe $10 but you only need one or two!
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!
I keep a stash of napkins in my purse......for the drool of course.
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.
Brussel sprouts have never tasted better! Eat them by the handful.
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.
Looking for Korean Specialties? The Kim Chee and Bulgogi are incredible!
Todd OlsenJanuary 2, 2010Go to Moto-i and order the "Moto-i Mary" (specialty drink). Challenge friends to shuffleboard. Read more
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.
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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
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Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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David Stevens - 8.0
"🍣 Such great sushi, and they are super friendly to the gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian crowd. Nom. I recommend the Sushi Ocean dinner."
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"A little piece of small town South Dakota in Uptown Minneapolis. It's like they took the bar patrons, the building and drink prices back from where I grew up and plopped it in Uptown. It's awesome!"
Allen Robert - 8.2
"Yum! Great beers, relaxed atmosphere, and great in-house made veggie burger."
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