Karaage
$ 13.00Crispy fried chicken thigh served with fresh lemon, scallions, and a savory karashi dipping sauce.
Crispy fried chicken thigh served with fresh lemon, scallions, and a savory karashi dipping sauce.
Handcut French fries dusted with togarashi, served with katsu sauce and homemade miso bearnaise.
Homemade rangoons stuffed with bacon, shishito peppers, and cream cheese, served with sweet chili sauce.
Creamy burrata cheese served with sea salt, ponzu vinaigrette, lemon zest, and mostly mild shishito peppers.
Tender crispy pork belly pieces finished with black pepper, fresh cilantro, and sweet chili sauce.
Japanese fried chicken served over spicy cabbage slaw with togarashi, scallion, and kecap manis.
Fresh Bibb lettuce cups filled with seasoned bean sprouts, scallions, mint, and sweet chili sauce.
Savory cabbage pancake cooked with bacon, katsu sauce, Kewpie mayo, and bonito flakes.
Rich dip made with aged cheddar, bacon, cream cheese dressing, horseradish, and scallions.
Lightly salted popcorn tossed in savory rendered pork fat and umami miso powder.
BBQ pork served over ginger and garlic fried rice, pickled red onion, mushroom, gochujang, beni shoga, scallions, and a poached egg.
Classic fried rice with egg, carrot, Thai basil, ginger, garlic, onion, Thai chili, ponzu, scallions, and fish sauce.
Stir-fried flat rice noodles with Thai basil, onion, red pepper, bean sprouts, lime leaf, sesame seeds, Thai chili, and scallions.
Thick udon noodles stir-fried in pork fat with carrot, garlic, cabbage, ginger, bean sprouts, chili flakes, bonito flakes, and scallions.
Charred Brussels sprouts tossed in wasabi honey glaze, radish, spicy peanuts, scallions, and Kewpie mayo.
Roasted beets over mesclun greens with spicy peanuts, candied wasabi, and miso vinaigrette.
Fresh mesclun greens, cucumber, carrot, and radish tossed in a bright carrot ginger vinaigrette.
Tender young edamame pods tossed in smooth olive oil and flaked sea salt.
Selection of house-made assorted pickles and spicy vegan kimchi.
Two house-made buns stacked with panko-fried poached egg, candied miso bacon, scallions, chili powder, and miso béarnaise.
Steamed bao bun with seared ahi tuna, scallions, wasabi mayo, and pickled red onion.
Smoked pork shoulder served in a warm bun with hoisin sauce, scallions, and pickled cucumber.
Fried pork belly in a steamed bun with ginger-yuzu marmalade, mesclun greens, and crispy parsnip.
Crispy fried chicken in a steamed bun with avocado Kewpie mayo, sriracha, pickled cucumber, and Bibb lettuce.
Marinated and lightly fried tofu in a fluffy bun with vegan mayo, pickled celery, and microgreens.
Marinated and fried mock duck in a warm bun with mesclun, kimchi, sambal miso vegan mayo, and beni shoga.
Sauteed beef, napa cabbage, bean sprouts, radish, scallions, poached egg, and rich spicy red coconut curry broth.
Roasted chicken thigh, radish, scallions, fried garlic, chili oil, nori, and poached egg in a clean shio broth.
Smoked pork shoulder, pork belly, scallions, chili oil, nori, and poached egg in a savory shoyu broth.
Earthy mushroom broth with shiitake mushrooms, fried tofu, cilantro, radish, chili oil, fried garlic, nori, and poached egg.
Brothless ramen with maitake mushrooms, ponzu, chili oil, mushroom oil, roasted vegetables, pickled red onion, scallions, and poached egg.
Brothless ramen with smoked pork shoulder, pickled red onion, chili oil, pork fat, ponzu, scallions, bonito, and poached egg.
Two delicate, chewy mochi ice cream balls with rotating seasonal flavors.
Four warm, sugared and spiced donuts served with a side of rich caramel sauce.
Artisanal sake with bright acidity, melon rind, lemon pith, and white pepper.
Sake with aromas of cherry and cashew, leading to melon and cucumber flavors with a clean, dry finish.
Unfiltered, unpasteurized sake with a peppermint nose, stone fruit, and herbal flavors.
Crisp and dry sake with aromas of apple, green grapes, and lemon curd acidity.
Daiginjo sake with aromas of wildflower honey, dried shiitake, and ripe peach, served warm.
Loosely pressed cloudy nigori sake with sweet notes of pineapple, banana, and coconut water.
Sake with notes of cocoa, menthol, and red apple in a slightly hazy, well-balanced profile.
Dry and clean sake featuring white peach, melon, pear, and soft floral notes.
Tokubetsu sake with notes of strawberries, fresh cream, herbal touches, and minerals.
Round, softly savory sake with green apple and cantaloupe fruit profiles.
Refreshing mule made with junmai sake, green tea simple syrup, Fever-Tree ginger beer, and fresh lime.
Cocktail blending junmai sake, fresh mint, house-made strawberry puree, and local lemonade.
Creative drink with junmai, nectarine liqueur, Luxardo, sakura bitters, and a cherry ice sphere.
Sophisticated blend of junmai, Iwai Mars whiskey, chrysanthemum & honey liqueur, clove simple syrup, orange bitters, and matcha dust.
Delicate purple cocktail featuring junmai, Roku gin, Cointreau, crème de violette, and lemon.
Sparkling combination of junmai, Nikka gin, yuzu simple syrup, Prosecco, and lemon.
Umami-forward cocktail featuring junmai, dill aquavit, red miso, togarashi, nori, and house-spiked bloody mix.
Cross-cultural cocktail with junmai, mezcal, cane syrup, and Aztec chocolate & Thai chili bitters.
Shot of junmai sake dropped into a pint of TripleCaff energy drink.
Classic sake bomb paired with Modist Supra rice lager.
A curated flight featuring three distinct 2 oz pours of house-brewed sake.
A tasting flight of three distinct 1 oz pours of Japanese whisky.
A flight featuring three curated 1 oz pours of Nikka Japanese whiskies.
Tasting flight of three 1 oz pours featuring barley, green tea, and lemongrass shochu spirits.
Herbaceous mocktail with Seedlip Garden non-alcoholic spirit, thyme simple syrup, honey chamomile elixir, lemon zest, and elderflower tonic.
Color-changing mocktail featuring Abstinence Cape Floral, Lyre's Italian Orange, butterfly pea flower syrup, and lemon.
Sweet and refreshing mocktail with lychee puree, cherry juice, lime, and Fever-Tree club soda.
Virgin mocktail muddled with fresh mint, house-made strawberry puree, and lemonade.
Spicy alcohol-free bloody mary featuring Seedlip Spice non-alcoholic spirit, sriracha-spiked bloody mix, and umami bitters.
Layered non-alcoholic drink with Fever-Tree ginger beer, pineapple juice, matcha powder, and green tea syrup.
Crisp Italian Pinot Grigio with bright fruit notes and refreshing acidity.
Refreshing Chilean Sauvignon Blanc with vibrant citrus and mineral undertones.
Delicate French rosé wine featuring subtle red berry aromas and a crisp finish.
Crisp sparkling cava split with lively effervescence and dry finish.
Charming sparkling pink cava split with delightful red fruit aromas.
Full-bodied California Cabernet Sauvignon with rich dark fruit and oak notes.
Smooth Oregon Pinot Noir with bright red fruit and earthy undertones.
Rich Argentinian Malbec featuring dark plum, blackberry, and subtle spice notes.
Dry-hopped crisp pilsner beer with a clean finish and frothy white head.
Light Mexican-style honey lager offering subtle sweetness and bright carbonation.
Clean and crisp rice lager brewed for ultimate refreshment.
Opaque and juicy hazy IPA bursting with tropical hop aromatics.
Classic European-style pilsner with pristine clarity and crisp bitterness.
Smooth and creamy golden ale with a velvety malt profile.
Nitro stout with cascading micro-foam and a rich, roasted dark body.
Refreshing amber pale ale highlighting balanced floral hop notes.
Hard vodka seltzer available in peach, strawberry, and lemon flavors.
Crisp and refreshing hard cider crafted with fresh apples.
Customizable Japanese highball with your choice of premium spirit and refreshing mixer.
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Minneapolis, moto-i stands as a pioneering culinary destination, celebrated for housing America's very first on-site sake brewery. For nearly two decades, this bustling brewpub has been a cornerstone of the local dining scene, drawing crowds with its intoxicating blend of authentic Japanese comfort food, innovative small plates, and a lively rooftop patio. Patrons frequently rave about the vibrant neighborhood energy and the dedication to crafting an immersive Japanese pub experience right in Minnesota.
At the soul of moto-i is its commitment to house-brewed sake. Brewed entirely on-site, the beverage menu features an impressive array of styles ranging from crisp and dry selections like Kaiho to rich, velvety nigoris and warming hot junmais. Diners consistently highlight the sake flights as an absolute must-try experience, offering a guided journey through complex flavor profiles. Alongside the sake, the drink menu shines with inventive cocktails like the Moto Mule, playful sake bombs, Japanese whisky flights, and an extensive zero-proof mocktail selection that ensures every guest finds their ideal pairing.
The culinary journey at moto-i begins with an array of shareable small plates and legendary steamed bao buns. Reviewers repeatedly praise the Benny Buns—featuring panko-fried poached eggs and candied miso bacon—as well as the umami-packed wontons and blistered shishito burrata. Diners looking for savory comfort will find solace in dishes like the crispy karaage and the Okonomiyaki cabbage pancake. Whether you are stopping in for quick happy hour bites or settling in for a multi-course dinner, the appetizer and bun selection delivers consistent flavor and creativity.
When it comes to mains, moto-i delivers deeply satisfying bowls of ramen, fried rice, and hearty noodle dishes. While opinions on broth richness vary, standout hits like the mushroom ramen with its juicy shiitake caps and the robust Bibimbap receive glowing praise from repeat visitors. The kitchen balances traditional technique with playful local twists, making it a beloved gathering spot for both casual weeknight dinners and lively weekend celebrations.
3025 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
2743 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
2551 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405
2719 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
1600 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
1 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Moto-i proudly brews its own craft sake directly on-site, offering a diverse rotating selection ranging from crisp dry styles and cloudy nigoris to warm junmai and custom sake flights.
Yes! Guests can customize popular dishes like the Bibimbap and various steamed buns with vegetarian or vegan proteins such as tofu, mock duck, or seasonal vegetables.
The Benny Buns feature fluffy house-made steamed buns stacked with panko-fried poached eggs, candied miso bacon, scallions, chili powder, and a decadent drizzle of miso béarnaise.
Yes, moto-i features a wonderful rooftop patio that is a local favorite for warm-weather dining, drinks, and happy hour hangouts.
Main dishes and ramen bowls generally range from $20 to $24, while small plates and steamed buns range between $11 and $17.50.
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