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2940 Lyndale Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55408

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  • Japanese
    $, $$
  • Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout
    Accepted
  • No Parking
Description

The first sake brewpub outside of Japan is in...Minneapolis? You betcha. The sleek, dark, Lyn-Lake watering hole, modeled after an izakaya, or gastropub, has deep, cozy booths and Japanese soap operas playing on the TVs. Blake Richardson, owner of the Herkimer, applied his beer-making experience to rice wine, serving up several varieties of premium, unpasteurized, draft sake. To dampen the effects of the alcohol, Moto-i serves a menu of small plates.







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  • A Sake and Sumo Happy Hour at moto-i

    A Sake and Sumo Happy Hour at moto-i  Recommended

    Daily

    You may have heard rumblings about a sake restaurant opening in Uptown recently. Though it might be a little hard to find, despite its obvious loca...

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  • 2011 | Best Outdoor Dining

    Not only is moto-i the first restaurant outside of Japan to brew its own sake, it also has one of the few rooftop bars in the area that manages not to be overcrowded. That will probably change once folks start to realize that the Japanese bar and restaurant actually has a rooftop (we're guessing that it's a little hard to see from the street). So while the yuppies and hipsters fight for a seat at one of the packed rooftop bars near Lake and Hennepin, we'd gladly take a more chill one that... More »

  • 2009 | Best Japanese Restaurant

    There's so much sushi in Minneapolis these days they're practically selling it in gas stations and vending machines. That's why Moto-i's debut was all the more welcome. The izakaya-style eatery, or gastropub, showcases a different side of Japanese culture. The sleek, dark, Lyn-Lake watering hole has deep, cozy booths and Japanese soap operas playing on the TVs. (You could almost imagine rubbing elbows--or trading shots--with a crew of Nintendo employees celebrating the success of... More »

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  • Walking Shadow readies fundraiser, new season

    Walking Shadow readies fundraiser, new season

    By Ed Huyck | Wed, August 24, 2011

    Operating a small theater group is never easy, so John Heimbuch, one of the creative folks behind Walking Shadow Theatre Company, is pleased to say that the they ended last season in the black.Of cour... More »

  • Where am I eating?

    Where am I eating?

    By Rachel Hutton | Mon, July 19, 2010

    Every Monday, we'll show you a photo we've snapped at a local restaurant--it's up to you to guess which one. The first person to answer correctly in the comments (be sure to leave your email address--... More »

  • Moto-i's Good Luck Cocktail makes a star out of sake

    Moto-i's Good Luck Cocktail makes a star out of sake

    By Michelle Leon | Fri, July 2, 2010

    Good Luck Cocktail $6.50 Moto-i2940 South Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis612.821.6262website With sake finally getting its due, people are realizing all the nuances and subtleties of this beautiful ... More »

  • The Twin Cites' best cheap eats and drinks of 2008

    The Twin Cites' best cheap eats and drinks of 2008

    By James Norton | Wed, December 31, 2008

    This year was a lousy one for the economy but—perhaps not coincidentally—a great one for cheap eats. Here are 10 of the best. 10. Thai Jerky at Moto-i Surprisingly delicate and enthusiastically spiced (made still more delicious by a quick dip in... More »

  • For heaven's sake, visit Moto-i

    For heaven's sake, visit Moto-i

    By James Norton | Wed, November 05, 2008

    Moto-i is dangerous. There isn't a better word for it. "Seductive" and "addictive" both begin to describe the experience, "entertaining" is an understatement, and "intoxicating" is definitely somewhere in the mix. Moto-i is less a restaurant than ... More »

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    Lara79 | Minnetonka, MN | 1 Reviews

    | Tue, September 7, 2010

    What can I say?Good sake, good food, good times.

Back to TopMenu
Main Menu
Snacks
$5.00
Thai Beef Jerky
$5.00
Miso Popcorn
w/ pork fat
$4.00
Ika Dried Squid
w/ yuzu aioli
$5.00
Fried Shishito Peppers
$3.00
Miso Soup
w/ tofu, scallions
Fresh
$6.00
Fried Tofu Lettuce Wraps
$5.00
Edamame
$6.00
Pear Salad
candied walnuts, orange vinegarette
$11.00
Bulgogi Sliders
shiitake, cucumbers, hoisin, lettuce
$5.00
Pickle Plate
ask your server
Crispy
$10.00
Rangoons
shishito pepper, cream cheese, bacon
$6.00
Okonomiyaki
savory cabbage pancake
$5.00
Sweet Potato Fries
katsu or miso bearnaise
$7.00
Spicy Plum Wings
spicy plum wings
$10.00
Panko Shrimp
malt vinegar dipping sauce
$5.00
Mentaiko Fries
spicy pollock roe mayo
Buns
10 For $25.00
$3.00
Hoisin Pork
scallion & cucumber
$3.00
Mushroom
shiitake, king oyster, and oyster , scallions, & mushroom aioli
$3.00
Pulled Spicy Chicken
cucumber, cilantro
Signature
$8.00
Green Curry Chicken Dumplings
$8.00
Ginger Pork Dumplings
$8.00
Vegetable Dumpling
$6.00
Thai Basil Meatball Skewers
$6.00
Pork & Shiitake Skewers
$6.00
Beef & Scallion Skewers
$6.00
Grilled Chicken Thigh & Red Onion Skewers
$12.00
Abura Ramen
smoked pork shoulder, egg, pickled red onions, scallion, chili oil, ponzu, bonito flakes
$13.00
Braised Pork Ramen Soup
pork broth, pork belly, smoked pork shoulder, egg, chili oil, and scallion
$16.00
Maitake Ramen
maitake, egg, corn, zucchini, ponzu, chili oil, maitake oil, scallion, pickled red onions
$16.00
Shrimp Ramen
shrimp, corn, zucchini, egg, scallion, house-made xo sauce, chili oil
For 2 $25.00
Whole Fish
rice, bok choi, ponzu
$18.00
Bistro Steak
sweet potato fries, miso bearnaise
Wok It
$12.00
Vegetable Udon
bok choi, carrots, squash, shiitake, onion, celery broth
$12.00
Yakisoba
carrots, cabbage, scallion, bean sprouts, bonito, choice of protein
$10.00
Thai Fried Rice
egg, carrots, onions, thai basil, thai chili, ponzu
$12.00
Mussels
onions, house made xo sause, bok choy, miso butter, sake
$10.00
Bulgogi
marinated top round, bibb lettuce, kimchi
Dessert
$5.00
Sata Andegi
okinawan doughnuts with five spice sugar
$6.00
Dessert Of The Day
ask your server
$4.00
Sebastian Joe’s Daily Ice Cream
ask your server
Happy Hour
$2.00
Steamed Bun
$4.00
Fried Tofu Lettuce Wraps
$8.00
Mussels
$2.00
Miso Soup
$5.00
Fried Rice
$5.00
Plum Wings
$8.00
Bistro Steak
$8.00
Bulgogi Sliders (2)
$3.00
Sweet Potato Fries
$4.00
Pear Salad
$3.00
Fried Shishito Peppers
$3.00
Miso Popcorn
$3.00
Mentaiko Fries
$3.50
Tap Beer
$3.50
House Wine
$7.00
4 Vine Zinfandel
 
Sake
1/2 off

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