Moto-i Ramen Menu
Located in Minneapolis, Moto-i Ramen offers a unique dining experience with a diverse menu of Japanese cuisine. Known for its izakaya-style dining, the restaurant provides a range of options such as ramen, Rangoon, steamed buns, miso soup, and more. Customers rave about the quality of the food and the generous portion sizes, ensuring a satisfying dining experience. The curry ramen and yakiudon are especially popular choices, alongside the delicious steamed buns. With a full bar, including Japanese whisky and sake selections, Moto-i Ramen is a great spot for a date night or hanging out with friends. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, perfect for enjoying a meal or drinks. Overall, Moto-i Ramen stands out for its flavorful dishes, attentive service, and unique events like fantasy sumo tournaments, making it a must-visit for lovers of Asian cuisine.
Sake & Cocktails
Another Dalliance
rice: yamadanishiki | abv: % | smv: + | seimaibuai: % | our longest love affair, velvety smooth with a bright acidity, flavors of strawberry, macademia, and maitake
Call To Mend
rice: yamadanishiki | abv: % | smv: + | seimaibuai: % koji / broken grains | instead of letting these broken grains go to waste, we use them to their fullest potential by creating a big, bold, and dry sake. Expect a peppermint nose with stone fruit and herbal flavors, served filtered, undiluted, and unpasteurized.
Managata
rice: yamadanishiki | abv: % | smv: + | seimaibuai: -% | ripe tropical aromas overflow from the glass in this unapologetically modern juice bomb. notes of lychee, apple, and cantaloupe.
Nigori
rice: yamadanishiki / titan | abv: % | smv: - | seimaibuai: % | loosely pressed, allowing some rice particulate to remain, this bright nigori brings sweet notes of pineapple, banana, and coconut water to create a full, tropical sake
Tokoloshe
rice: yamadanishiki | abv: % | smv: + | seimaibuai: % | sweet aromas of green apple, papaya, and cotton candy. flavors shift from apple to chestnut when cold to savory shiitake and braised greens as it approaches room temperature.
Kimoto Daiginjo
rice: yamadanishiki | abv: % | smv: - | seimaibuai: % | we literally leveled up this sake by wheeling it out to our open-air rooftop patio. with aromas spanning from wildflowerhoney to dried shiitake, flavors from ripe peach to kombu dashi, this sake showcases the truly inimitable Minneapolis flora. gently warmed via hot water bath.
Hot Junmai
rice: yamadanishiki & jupiter | abv: % | smv: + | seimaibuai: % | gently heated with mild and well-balanced flavors. served in a oz carafe.
Sake Flight
cant decide? get a flight! three two oz tasters of your choice
Whiskey Business
junmai, iwai mars whisky, Koval chrysanthemum & honey liqueur, clove simple, orange bitters, matcha dust
Moto Mule
junmai, green tea simple, Fever Tree ginger beer, fresh lime.
Okinawa Brass
junmai, Alipus mezcal, okinawan lime juice, palm syrup, Fever Tree sparkling pink grapefruit
Goodluck Cocktail
junmai, fresh mint, house-made strawberry puree, local lemonade
Hometown Hiro
junmai, Botanist islay gin, fico d’india prickly pear liqueur, cucumber bitters.
Stryker's Best Bloody
junmai, dill aquavit, red miso, togarashi, nori, house-spiked bloody mix
Godzilla Bomb
junmai and house-brewed triple caff energy drink drop shot
Sake Bomb
junmai and Modist supra rice lager drop shot
Japanese Whisky Flight
Three oz pours
Mizu Shochu Flight
Three oz pours
Moto-I Sake Flight
Three oz pours
Hibiki Harmony Whisky
Iwai Mars Whisky
Iwai Tradition Whisky
Akashi Whisky
Askashi Single Sake Cask
Suntory Toki Whisky
Yamazaki yr
Nikka From The Barrel Whisky
Nikka Grain Whisky
Nikka Days Whisky
Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin
Nikka Coffey Gin
Roku Craft Gin
Haku Rice Vodka
Chu Hai
Spirits: Haku Rice Vodka, Roku Craft Gin, Suntory Toki Whisky, Mizu Barley Shochu, Mizu Lemongrass Shochu, Mizu Green Tea Shochu | Mixers: Mediterranean Tonic, Spiced Ginger Beer, Blood Orange Ginger Beer, Premium Gingerale, Distillers Cola
Japanese Spirits
Lunch & Dinner
Classic Ramen
smoked pork shoulder, pork belly, scallion, chili oil, poached egg, shoyu broth.
Mushroom Ramen (V, VE)
enoki & shiitake mushroom, fried tofu, fried garlic, radish, nori, poached egg, rich mushroom broth.
Shio Chicken Ramen
roasted chicken thigh, radish, scallion, fried garlic, chili oil, poached egg, nori, shio chicken broth
Pork Abura Ramen
brothless ramen, smoked pork shoulder, pickled red onion, chili oil, ponzu, scallion, bonito, poached egg.
Maitake Abura Ramen (V, VE)
brothless ramen, maitake mushroom, chili oil, ponzu, mushroom oil, roasted vegetables, pickled red onion, scallion, poached egg.
Red Coconut Beef Curry Ramen
sauteed beef, cabbage, and bean sprouts, radish, scallion, spicy curry broth, poached egg.
Crispy Pork Belly Bites
crispy pork belly, cilantro, sweet chili sauce
Rangoons
six house-made rangoons filled with shishito pepper, bacon, cream cheese, scallion, sweet chili sauce
Tofu Lettuce Wraps (V, VE)
bibb lettuce, bean sprout, scallion, mint, sweet chili sauce
Okonomiyaki (V)
bacon and cabbage pancake, katsu, qp mayo, bonito
Idaho Fries (V, VE)
house-cut potato fries, katsu, house-made miso béarnaise
Japanese Fried Chicken (JFC)
spicy cabbage slaw, kecap manis
Karaage
crispy fried chicken thigh, lemon, karashi
Kasu Cheese
aged cheddar, cream cheese and horseradish dressing, kasu, bacon, scallion
Pork Shoulder Bun
smoked pork shoulder, hoisin, scallion, pickled cucumber
Pork Belly Bun
fried pork belly, ginger-yuzu marmalade, mesclun, crispy parsnip
Crispy Chicken
crispy fried chicken, avocado qp mayo, sriracha, cucumber, bibb lettuce heart
Agedashi Tofu Bun (V, VE)
marinated & lightly fried firm tofu, pickled celery, vegan mayo, micro greens
Mock Duck Bun (V, VE)
marinated fried mock duck, house vegan mayo, mesclun, kimchi, beni shoga
Tuna Bun
seared ahi tuna, scallion, pickled red onion, wasabi mayo
Benny Buns
two house-made buns, panko fried poached egg, candied miso bacon, scallion, chili powder, miso béarnaise
Beet Salad (V, VE)
mesclun, candied wasabi, spicy peanuts, miso vinaigrette.
Green Salad (V, VE)
mesclun, cucumber, carrot, radish and carrot ginger vinaigrette.
Brussels Sprouts (V, VE)
wasabi honey fried sprouts, spicy peanuts, qp mayo.
Shishito Burrata (V)
fried peppers, burrata cheese, sea salt, ponzu vinaigrette, lemon zest
Pickle Jar (V, VE, GF)
assorted house-made pickles & kimchi
Edamame (V, VE, GF)
olive oil, sea salt.
Thai Fried Rice (V, VE, GF)
egg, carrot, onion, thai basil, thai chili, ginger, garlic, ponzu, scallion, lime, fish sauce | Protein options include chicken, pork, tofu, mock duck, shrimp or beef.
Drunken Noodle (V, VE)
spicy | rice noodles, scallion, bean sprout, thai chili, onion, sesame seed, drunken noodle sauce | Protein options include chicken, pork, tofu, mock duck, shrimp or beef.
Yakiudon (V, VE)
spicy | udon noodles, carrot, cabbage, scallion, bean sprout, chili flake.Protein options include chicken, pork, tofu, mock duck, shrimp or beef.
Bibimbap (V, VE, GF)
spicy | a moto-i twist on a Korean style rice bowl. BBQ pork, ginger garlic fried rice, pickled red onion, scallion, mushroom, gochujang, poached egg.
Forgotten Star Star Stryker
Collaboration Imperial Rice Lager made with moto-i koji and yeast.
Pryes Pragmatic
Pilsner
Pryes Raspberry Sour Nitro
Sour
Bent Paddle Kanu
Session IPA
Indeed Day Tripper
Pale Ale
Urban Growler Bock To Nature
Maibock
Modist Supra Deluxe
Rice Lager
Falling Knife Verbal Tip
Hazy IPA
Castle Danger Cream Ale
Cream Ale
White Claw Hard Seltzer
watermelon, mango, black cherry
Wild State Semi Dry Cider
Lavis Pinot Grigio [Italy]
Koyle Costa Sauv Blanc [Chile]
Cotes-Du-Rhone Rosé [France]
Mcmanis Cabernet [Ca]
Underwood Pinot Noir [Or]
Crios Malbec [Argentina]
Segura Viudas Cava Brut Split
Segura Viudas Cava Rosé Split
Bauhaus Nah
pink guava sour or helles
Fre Sparkling Rose
alcohol removed wine luxe rose
Triple Caff
house-made energy drink
Local Hot Tea
jasmine green, earl grey, or chamomile medley
Peace Coffee
full bodied french roast
MN Local Sodas
cola, diet cola, gingerale, lemon-lime
Sprecher's
root beer or orange cream soda
Fever Tree
ginger beer or distiller's cola
Red Bull
regular, sugar free, or watermelon
Garden Party
seedlip garden non-alcoholic spirit, thyme simple, honey chamomile elixir, lemon zest, elderflower tonic, micro greens
Watermelon Retrograde
watermelon red bull, fresh thai basil, lemon elixir, vanilla extract, wildfire tincture
Dasiy Chain
lyre's agave blanco non-alcoholic spirit, pink grapefruit syrup, fever tree club soda, lime bitters
Virgin Goodluck Coctail
fresh mint, house-made strawberry puree, lemonade
Styker's Side Hustle
seedlip spice non-alcoholic spirit, sriracha spiked house-made bloody mix, rich umami bitters
Beer, Wine & Bar
Happy Hour
Sumo Mojito
junmai, mint, lime simple, fever tree club soda, shiso bitters
Lychee Layover
junmai, lychee puree, simple syrup, fever tree club soda
Goodluck Cocktail
junmai, mint, strawberry puree, lemonade
Moto Mule
junmai, green tea simple syrup, fever tree ginger beer, lime
Tofu Lettuce Wraps (V, VG)
bibb lettuce, bean sprout, beni shoga, mint, sweet chili sauce
Okonomiyaki Fritters
four crispy fried fritters, katsu, qp mayo, bonito
Rangoons
bacon, shishito pepper, cream cheese, sweet chili sauce
Green Salad (V, VG)
mesclun, cucumber, carrot, radish, carrot ginger vinaigrette
Edamame (V, VG, GF)
olive oil, sea salt
Bistro Steak
idaho fries, scallion, miso bearnaise
Happy Hour Fried Rice (V, VG, GF)
egg, carrot, onion, ginger, garlic, thai chili, scallion, ponzu, fish sauce
Onsen Tamago (V)
chilled soy dashi broth, scallion, white truffle oil [Japanese-style soft boiled egg]
Miso Soup (V, VE)
fried tofu, scallion, miso broth
Tamago Kaki Gohan (V, GF)
garlic confit egg yolk, furikake, rice, beni shoga, togarashi, ponzu
Okonomiyaki Omuretsu
bacon, napa cabbage, scallion, katsu, qp mayo, bonito
Omuretsu (V)
Herbivorous Butcher spicy sausage, kimchi, house-made vegan mayo, cilantro
Mushroom Omuretsu (V)
maitake, enoki, shiitake, black truffle oil, scallion, house-made miso bearnaise
Egg Okonomiyaki (V)
Bacon & cabbage pancake, katsu, kewpie mayo, bonito, poached egg
Japanese Pancakes (V)
Three fluffy pancakes, warm syrup, powdered sugar, azuki bean butter
Edamame (V, VG, GF)
Olive oil, sea salt
Rangoons
Bacon, shishito pepper, cream cheese, scallion, sweet chili sauce
Pickle Jar (V, VG)
House-made assorted pickles & kimchi
Vegan Sausage Buns
buns | Herbivorous butcher spicy sausage, pickled cucumber, pickled red onion, scallion, house-made vegan mayo
Benny Buns
buns | Panko fried poached egg, candied miso bacon, scallion, chili powder, house-made miso bearnaise
Pork Sandwich
Scrambled egg smoked pork shoulder, cilantro, sriracha, brioche bun, Idaho fries
Breakfast Egg Sandwich
Candied miso bacon, bibb lettuce, sunnyside egg, pickled cucumber, scallion, bean sprouts, kewpie mayo, sriracha, brioche bun, green salad [Go vegetarian with Agedashi tofu]
Bibimbap (V, VG, GF)
Moto-i twist on a korean style rice bowl, bbq pork, garlic ginger fried rice, pickled red onion, scallion, mushroom, gochujang, beni shoga, poached egg
Ginger Egg Rice Bowl (V, VG, GF)
Hoisin, Fischer family farms bacon, fried tofu, red onion, scallion, panko egg, bonito, beni shoga
Bacon Abura Ramen
Brothless, Fischer family farms bacon, corn, shishito pepper, scallion, panko egg
Classic Ramen
Smoked pork shoulder, pork belly, scallion, chili oil, poached egg, nori, shoyu broth
Maitake Abura Ramen (V, VG)
Brothless, maitake mushroom, chili oil, ponzu, mushroom oil, roasted vegetables, pickled red onion, scallion, poached egg
Mushroom Ramen (V, VG)
Enoki & shiitake mushroom, fried tofu, cilantro, radish, chili oil, fried garlic, nori, poached egg, rich mushroom broth