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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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Service is hit or miss, food is so-so and Americanized. Patio and drink specials are fab!
Maggie SchultzJanuary 11, 2010Prompt service, decent prices, delicious food. I recommend the mussels!
Tim ButlerJune 24, 2012Order the vodka and energy drink.... If you like wasting money on nasty vomit inducing cocktails
Rick MahnSeptember 19, 2009Try the Nigori Sake! A cloudy, lightly sweet, but totally awesome sake experience.
Matt AndersonJanuary 22, 2016The ramen is sub par to crap. More is not always better. Drinks are also no good. Save your money and look for better.- Their brunch is outstanding!!! $1 bloody?? Come on now
Decent spot, but the bathroom is always such a shit hole - no pun intended.
the dried squid is delicious and a must try.
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.
Ashley NicoleJune 3, 2011Service is horrible. A server spilled food and drink on 3 of us. The manager is short tempered and miserable to deal with, Craig. How this place is still open, I wonder.
- Enjoy the flight of all three sakes: Junmai Nama, Junmai Nama Nigori and Junmai Nama Genshu
sake, steamed buns, and Rangoon. nothing else to say.
William ManningAugust 24, 2011Awful service, and mediocre food. Wouldn't be worth a second's thought if not for the gorgeous rooftop bar!
Chad DombrockJuly 1, 2011Had to harass our server in order to get acknowledged on the roof top. Poor service.
Charlee WeekesJune 30, 2010Wow this place sucks.....waited strait up 25 minutes for a server and then 30 for some wings......
Molly DunneJune 2, 2013This place actually has the worst service ever. I'm timing it...10 minutes and counting since I sat down, and have yet to be greeted.
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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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Allen Robert - 8.2
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