moto imōto

181 S. First Street, St. Charles
(630) 425-0990

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Customers' Favorites

Honey Sesame Chicken with Avocado Rolls and Miso Soup
KFC Korean Fried Chicken Bao Buns 2
KFC Korean Fried Chicken Wings
Catering Mongolian Beef
Ube Coconut Cheesecake
Pork Belly Bao Buns 2
Mongolian Flank Steak
Orange Peel Chicken
Firecracker Shrimp
Sweet Potato Roll

Menu

Sushi Boat
Fire Dragon Roll
Shrimp Tempura | Jalapenos | Avocado | Spicy Shrimp | Sweet Chili Sauce | Tempura Crunch
Dynamite Roll
Spicy Snow Crab | Shrimp | Cucumber | Avocado | Spicy Mayo | Tempura Crunch
Rainbow Roll
Snow Crab | Tuna | Salmon | Yellowtail | Shrimp | Asparagus | Avocado | Sesame Seeds
Sunset Roll
Tuna | White Tuna | Spring Greens | Cucumber | Asparagus | Mango | Thai Basil | Sesame Ponzu | Soy Paper
Tempura Sweet Potato
Sweet Potato | Asian Pear | Avocado | Daikon Sprouts | Asparagus | Sesame Ponzu
Dragon Roll
Shrimp Tempura | Unagi | Jalapeños | Avocado | Unagi Sauce | Tempura Crunch
Tiger Roll
Shrimp Tempura | Snow Crab | Salmon | Cucumber | Avocado | Spicy Mayo
moto imoto Roll
Shrimp Tempura | Cream Cheese | Avocado | Tempura Fired | Spicy Mayo | Masago | Unagi Sauce | Wasabi Aioli
Futo Maki Roll
Tuna | Yellowtail | Cilantro | Cucumber | Avocado | Jalapeños | Chili Oil | Soy PaperCilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

Lunch Bento
Bento Box

MOTO CATERING PLATTERS
CATERING IMPERIAL PLATTER
(Mix and match up to 4 classic or signature rolls. Totals 32 pieces)
CATERING EMPOROR'S PLATTER
(Mix and match up to 6 classic or signature rolls. Total 48 pieces )

MOTO CATERING SOUP/GREENS/RICE
CATERING HOUSE SALAD
(Serves 6-8 Guests)Mixed Greens | Carrots | Tomatoes | Ginger Carrot Vinaigrette
CATERING THAI NOODLE SALAD
(Serves 6-8 Guests)Ramen Noodles | Mango | Peanuts | Basil | Cilantro | Mint | Napa Cabbage | Ginger | Coconut | Tomatoes | Sesame Seeds | Peanut Vinaigrette
CATERING MISO SOUP
(Serves 6-8 Guests)White Miso | Kombu Dashi | Tofu | Seaweed | Green Onion | Shitake Mushroom
CATERING VEG FRIED RICE
(Serves 6-8 guests)Brown Rice | Edamame | Carrots | Fried Tofu | Snow Peas | Pepper | Broccoli |Tomato | Napa Cabbage | Bean Sprouts | Hoison Sauce | Soft Boiled Egg
CATERING STEAMED RICE

MOTO CATERING STREET FOOD
COMBO PLATTER
Serves 6-8 GuestsPotstickers | Crab Wontons | Lumpia
POTSTICKERS
(Serves 6-8 Guests)Hand-Crafted Pork Dumplings | Vegetables | Green Onion | Potsticker Sauce
CRAB WONTONS
(Serves 6-8 Guests)Cream Cheese | Crab | Sweet Peppers | Cilantro | Plum Sauce
LUMPIA
(Serves 6-8 Guests) Filipino style Egg Rolls | Pork + Shrimp | Napa Cabbage | Green Onions | Bibb Lettuce | Sweet + Sour Sauce | Herbs | Nouc Cham
EDAMAME
(Serves 6-8 Guests)Steamed | Sea Salt

MOTO CATERING FAVORITES
CATERING ORANGE PEEL CHICKEN
(serves 6-8 Guests) Stir-Fried Chicken | Orange Zest | Garlic Chili Sauce | Broccoli | Jasmine Rice
CATERING MONGOLIAN BEEF
SERVES 6-8 GUESTSFlank Steak | Scallions | Sweet Soy | Garlic Sauce | Snow Peas | Jasmine Rice
CATERING HONEY SESAME CHICKEN
Serves 6-8 GuestsQuick-Fired Chicken | Ginger | Jasmine Rice | Honey Sesame Sauce
CATERING PAD THAI
Serves 6-8 Guests Rice Noodles | Chicken Breast | Egg | Thai Spices | Tofu | Green Onions | Peanuts | Carrots | Sweet Peppers | Bean Sprouts | Red Cabbage | Cilantro

Featured items
Dynamite Roll
Spicy Snow Crab | Shrimp | Cucumber | Avocado | Spicy Mayo | Tempura Crunch
Rainbow Roll
Snow Crab | Tuna | Salmon | Yellowtail | Shrimp | Asparagus | Avocado | Sesame Seeds
Crab Wontons
Cream Cheese | Crab | Sweet Peppers | Cilantro | Plum Sauce
Pad Thai
Rice Noodles | Egg | Thai Spices | Tofu | Green Onions | Peanuts | Carrots | Sweet Peppers | Bean Sprouts | Red Cabbage | Cilantro
Signature Vegetable Fried Rice
Mongolian Flank Steak
Flank Steak | Scallions | Sweet Soy | Garlic Sauce | Snow Peas
Spicy Tuna Roll
Bigeye Tuna | Pickled Jalapeños | Dynamite Sauce
Potstickers
Hand-Crafted Pork Dumplings | Vegetables | Ginger Soy Vinaigrette
Honey Sesame Chicken
Quick-Fired Chicken | Ginger | Honey Sesame Sauce
Mini Bento
Philadelphia Roll
Smoked Salmon | Avocado | Cream Cheese
Fire Dragon Roll
Shrimp Tempura | Jalapenos | Avocado | Spicy Shrimp | Sweet Chili Sauce | Tempura Crunch
Coconut Panang Chicken
Chicken | Coconut Milk | Carrots | Thai Herbs | Fresno Chili | Spring Onion | Bamboo Shoots | Green Beans | Panang Curry
Salmon Crunch Roll
Salmon | Avocado | Cucumber | Tempura Crumbs

Small Plates
Crab Wontons
Cream Cheese | Crab | Sweet Peppers | Cilantro | Plum Sauce
Potstickers
Hand-Crafted Pork Dumplings | Vegetables | Ginger Soy Vinaigrette
KFC "Korean Fried Chicken" WINGS
Jumbo Chicken Wings | Gochujang BBQ | Spring Onions | Dried Chilis | Sesame Seeds | Asian Pear Slaw
LUMPIA (Filipino Style Egg Rolls)
Pork | Shrimp | Napa Cabbage | Green Onions | Oyster Sauce | Sweet & Sour Dynamite Sauce
Edamame
Steamed | Sea Salt
Tuna Crudo
Ahi Tuna | Avocado | Spicy Crab | Sushi Rice | Crispy Wontons | Asian Vinaigrette
Shishito Peppers
Wok Seared Shishito Peppers | Calamansi Soy | Chili Strings | Calamansi Aioli
Escolar Tataki
Seared White Tuna Sashimi | Asian Pear | Pickled Watermelon Radish Yuzu Lemongrass Vinaigrette | Micro Greens
Chili Albacore Tataki
Seared Albacore Tuna Sashimi | Sambal | Chili Ginger Vinaigrette | Fried Leeks
Spicy Edamame
Spicy Edamame | Garlic Butter | Chili Salt
Truffle Wagyu Tataki
Seared Wagyu Sashimi | Enoki Mushrooms | Spring Onion | Truffle Soy | Crispy Lotus Root Chips

Classic Rolls
Spicy Tuna Roll
Bigeye Tuna | Pickled Jalapeños | Dynamite Sauce
Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp Tempura | Avocado | Cucumber
Salmon Crunch Roll
Salmon | Avocado | Cucumber | Tempura Crumbs
Philadelphia Roll
Smoked Salmon | Avocado | Cream Cheese
Avocado + Cucumber
Sushi Rice | Avocado | Cucumber
California Roll
Snow Crab | Cucumber | Avocado

Signature Rolls
Dynamite Roll
Spicy Snow Crab | Shrimp | Cucumber | Avocado | Spicy Mayo | Tempura Crunch
Fire Dragon Roll
Shrimp Tempura | Jalapenos | Avocado | Spicy Shrimp | Sweet Chili Sauce | Tempura Crunch
Rainbow Roll
Snow Crab | Tuna | Salmon | Yellowtail | Shrimp | Asparagus | Avocado | Sesame Seeds
Sunset Roll
Tuna | White Tuna | Spring Greens | Cucumber | Asparagus | Mango | Thai Basil | Sesame Ponzu | Soy Paper
moto imoto Roll
Shrimp Tempura | Cream Cheese | Avocado | Tempura Fired | Spicy Mayo | Masago | Unagi Sauce | Wasabi Aioli
Futo Maki Roll
Tuna | Yellowtail | Cilantro | Cucumber | Avocado | Jalapeños | Chili Oil | Soy PaperCilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
Tiger Roll
Shrimp Tempura | Snow Crab | Salmon | Cucumber | Avocado | Chili Aioli
Dragon Roll
Shrimp Tempura | Unagi | Jalapeños | Avocado | Unagi Sauce | Tempura Crunch
Tempura Sweet Potato
Sweet Potato | Asian Pear | Avocado | Daikon Sprouts | Asparagus | Sesame Ponzu

Greens + Soups
Thai Noodle Steak Salad
Grilled Filet | Ramen Noodles | Mango | Peanuts | Basil | Cilantro | Mint | Napa Cabbage | Ginger | Coconut | Tomatoes | Sesame Seeds | Peanut Vinaigrette
Lobster Curry Bisque
Fresh Lobster | Lemongrass | Curry | Rice
Seaweed Salad
Wakame Salad | Spring Mix |Tomatoes | Ponzu Sauce | Bonito Flakes
Asian Pear Salad
Spring Greens | Carrots | Asian Pear | Mandarin Oranges | Cherry Tomatoes | Green Apple Wafu Dressing
Miso Soup
White Miso | Kombu Dashi | Tofu | Seaweed | Green Onion | Shitake Mushrooms

Favorites
Pad Thai
Rice Noodles | Egg | Thai Spices | Tofu | Green Onions | Peanuts | Carrots | Sweet Peppers | Bean Sprouts | Red Cabbage | Cilantro
Signature Vegetable Fried Rice
Honey Sesame Chicken
Quick-Fired Chicken | Ginger | Honey Sesame Sauce
Mongolian Flank Steak
Flank Steak | Scallions | Sweet Soy | Garlic Sauce | Snow Peas
Coconut Panang Chicken
Chicken | Coconut Milk | Carrots | Thai Herbs | Fresno Chili | Spring Onion | Bamboo Shoots | Green Beans | Panang Curry
Drunken Noodles
Crispy Chow Fun Noodles | Baby Corn | Bell Pepper | Green Onion | Shrimp | Flank Steak | Fresh Herbs | Drunken Sauce
Miso Salmon
Pan Roasted | Snow Peas | Tomatoes | Shitake Mushrooms | Citrus Sweet Soy
"KFC" Korean Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken Thigh | Sweet + Spicy Korean BBQ Sauce | Vegetable Fried Rice | Green Onion | Chilis
Kung Pao Noodles
Chicken Thigh | Peanuts | Scallions | Garlic | Chilis | Sweet Peppers | CarrotsAvocado | Bean Sprouts | Spicy Brown Sauce | Yakisoba Noodles
Orange Peel Chicken
Stir-Fried Chicken | Orange Zest | Garlic Chili Sauce | Broccoli
Miso Curry Cauliflower
Jalapeno/Fresno Peppers/Garlic Butter/Curry Miso Sauce

Kids
Mini Bento

Sides
Side Fried Rice
Side White Rice
Side Butter Noodles
Side Brown Rice

Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Coke
Sprite
Diet Coke
Arnold Palmer
Ginger Ale
Lemonade
Club Soda
San Benedetto Still
San Benedetto Sparkling
Iced Tea
Tonic

Nigiri
(N) Sake "Salmon"
(N) Escolar "White Tuna"
(N) 5 Kind
(N) Unagi "Fresh Water Eel"
(N) Mebachi "Big Eye Tuna"
(N) Hamachi "Yellowtail"
(N) Sumokusamon "Smoked Salmon
(N) Ebi "Shrimp"

Sashimi
(S) Sake "Salmon"
(S) 5 Kind
(S) Mebachi "Big Eye Tuna"
(S) Hamachi "Yellowtail"
(S) Escolar "White Tuna"
(S) Sumookusamon "Smoked Salmon"
(S) Unagi "Fresh Water Eel"
(S) Ebi "Shrimp"

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Recent Reviews

I dined here frequently but this Tuesday’s experience really soured the establishment for me. 3 stars and not 1 because in the past the staff and experience had been great. This Tuesday, we showed up with a stroller and our toddler, as we did many times before. This time however we were met with an older frazzled lady who assessed our parenting/dining decision as “silly” in a croaking voice and with the attitude to match. Her communication skills and patience were non...
July 2025
We really like this place, especially their staff and happy hour specials. Our last visit, however, we were greeted by an unhappy middle-aged woman who clarified our seating reservations. She said if we sat in the main dining room, we would be unable to order the happy hour specials—they are only available at the bar and outside. She then abruptly tried to show me on the menu/reservation area that it was CLEARLY written there. I asked her if this was a new policy since we have...
July 2025
I've been trying to get to this spot for a year, finally. The atmosphere is nice and upscale. The staff is professional and prompt. Now, to the food, there is plenty to choose from on the menu. I'm a fan of small plates, so I will order all of them, and that's exactly what I did. The food was awesome. Every dish came out had its own personality and very delicious. Make sure you order the tempura cauliflower. WOW 👌 also make sure you order the Moto Imoto sushi...
November 2024

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moto imōto

181 S. First Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 425-0990