Customer Reviews

Excellent place for tasty japanese food. Service is always nice even when they have a full house. The service was very helpful and welcoming. The bill was good for what you get.

Food is just OK but the sake is out of this world. I have tasted a lot of sake (100+) at many different price points and nearly every brew I've had here ranks among the best. It is an incredibly rare blessing to have such a high quality sake made locally (maybe one or two other places in the US match it). Moto-i brewers, if you're reading this, I love you and keep it up. Also the bar staff has always been great.

One of the best places to eat in the cities! Food is always great, staff is friendly, comes by on a regular basis to see how you are, and the atmosphere of people is always great. Gets a little busy during supper time but after and before is pretty relaxing and a great time to sit and talk with people or work on something while you eat. Would highly suggest coming to check out this place. By far on of my personal favorites to come for a meal.

This place has great food and drinks but the real reason to come is the great rooftop patio. This was one of the first places I came to when I moved to Minneapolis year ago and I’ve been coming back ever since—their ramen is always delicious and they make great steamed buns. I always tend to order a beer when I’m here but am anxious to try some of the sakes they make in house on my next stop. Would definitely recommending trying this place if you’re in the area—if it’s a clear summer night just head straight to the top and you won’t be disappointed!

One of the best Asian fusion restaurants in the twin cities! Great vegetarian options, kid friendly earlier in the evenings and fantastic drink menu. (They just redid it! ) great location for hanging out with friends or a date night. The servers have always been friendly and welcoming as well.

Food was very good, atmosphere was very dark...to the point where it was making me sleepy. Great list of cocktails also. The red curry beef ramen was spicy and delicious

My favorite place to frequent on Lyndale Ave. Their spicy curry ramen is my favorite. I’ve taken friends here and they all end up loving this place as much as I do! 10/10

The pork belly bites are excellent, they practically melt in your mouth and the sauce on it elevates it. The JFC app was great with the sauce. We went during happy hour.

I genuinely love this place! I go to Moto-i with my younger sister all the time! She's vegetarian, and it's nice that they're able to substitute the meat with mock duck.

I love the calm atmosphere, the artwork on the walls, and the waiters/waitresses are just so nice!

Excellent food. I recommend reserving seats ahead of time as it can get busy. But very good food and worth the wait if you have to!