ReviewHaiku F.
7/3/2025
Sumo on TV Buns were pretty good and the Cocktails were tasty* *we went mid-day on a Friday and service was fine, a little slow but we enjoyed the whole vibe. Women's bathroom is gorgeous
moto-i
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2940 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
moto-i is a unique sake brewpub and izakaya restaurant located in the vibrant Lyn-Lake neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. As the first sake brewpub outside of Japan, it offers an exceptional dining experience featuring house-brewed sake, Tokyo-style ramen, house-made steamed buns, and a variety of Asian-inspired small plates.
With three distinct event spaces available, moto-i is an ideal venue for hosting milestones and celebrations, complemented by a diverse beverage menu that includes specialty cocktails and local beers. Guests can expect a welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, and an opportunity to indulge in authentic Japanese flavors.
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Robert Z.
8/28/2025
The food is okay, kinda interesting adding pulled pork for sure and lots of drinking options, service is okay a little slow sometime but overall friendly, ambiance is late night bar, good to drop...
Phil G.
3/31/2025
I had low expectations for moto-i. My excitement centered on the saké brewed at moto-i, the first saké brewpub in the United States. Because moto-i was the first, it has become a sort of shrine...
Anne C.
8/15/2025
I had an excellent time at moto-i! The waitress was awesome, very pleasant and took good care of us. Really cool place inside, our booth was right up to the back of the bar. We all loved our food...
Déjà J.
11/8/2024
I was in uptown bar hopping for my birthday and decided to revisit Moto-I. I will say the vibes are way better than what I experienced years before. We went towards the end of happy hour just...
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