Moto-i

2940 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis
(612) 821-6262

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Japanese Fried Chicken JFC
Maitake Abura Ramen V Ve
Ramen with Udon Noodles
Yakiudon Spicy V Ve
Shishito Peppers
Pork Abura Ramen
Pork Belly Bite
Whiskey Business
Pork Belly Bun
Crispy Chicken

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Featured items
CLASSIC RAMEN
smoked pork shoulder, pork belly, scallion, chili oil, poached egg, nori, shoyu chicken broth
TWO STEAMED BUNS
SELECT TWO BUN OPTIONS
BIBIMBAP
moto-i twist on a korean style rice bowl, bbq pork, ginger garlic fried rice, pickled red onion, scallion, mushroom, gochujang, beni shoga, poached egg*vegan and vegetarian bibimbaps will come with fried tofu
RANGOON
bacon, shishito pepper, cream cheese, sweet chili sauce. Made in-house and available until we sell out.
THAI FRIED RICE
egg, carrot, onion, thai basil, thai chili, ginger, garlic, ponzu, scallion, fish sauceadd protein | 3add shrimp or beef | 4
MUSHROOM RAMEN
shiitake and enoki mushrooms, fried tofu, cilantro, radish, chili oil, fried garlic, poached egg, nori, rich mushroom broth*if made vegan, rice noodles will be substituted
DRUNKEN NOODLE
garlic, ginger, onion, red pepper, scallion, bean sprout, lime leaf, drunken noodle sauce, sesame seeds and thai chilis. Includes your choice of protein.
PORK BELLY BITE
crispy pork belly, black pepper, cilantro, sweet chili sauce
JFC
japanese fried chicken, spicy cabbage slaw, kecap manis, togarashi, scallion
PORK ABURA RAMEN
brothless ramen, smoked pork shoulder, pickled red onion, chili oil, ponzu, scallion, bonito, poached egg
YAKIUDON
udon noodles, pork fat, carrot, cabbage, scallion, ginger, garlic, bean sprout, chili flake, bonitoserved with your choice of protein
BENNY BUNS
panko fried poached egg, candied miso bacon, scallion, chili powder, miso bearnaise
CHICKEN KARAAGE
crispy fried chicken thighs, karashi dipping sauce
OKONOMIYAKI
bacon and cabbage pancake, qp mayo, katsu, bonito
EDAMAME
olive oil, sea salt
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
wasabi honey fried sprouts, radish, spicy peanuts, scallion, qp mayo, togarashi
IDAHO FRIES
hand cut idaho fries, scallion, togarashi, side of katsu dipping sauce and miso bearnaise
SHISHITO PEPPERS
seasonal peppers, mostly mild. served with a lemon wedge
MAITAKE ABURA RAMEN
brothless ramen, maitake mushroom, chili oil, ponzu, mushroom oil, roasted vegetables, pickled red onion, scallion, poached egg*if made vegan, rice noodles will be substituted

RAMEN
CLASSIC RAMEN
smoked pork shoulder, pork belly, scallion, chili oil, poached egg, nori, shoyu chicken broth
MUSHROOM RAMEN
shiitake and enoki mushrooms, fried tofu, cilantro, radish, chili oil, fried garlic, poached egg, nori, rich mushroom broth*if made vegan, rice noodles will be substituted
MAITAKE ABURA RAMEN
brothless ramen, maitake mushroom, chili oil, ponzu, mushroom oil, roasted vegetables, pickled red onion, scallion, poached egg*if made vegan, rice noodles will be substituted
PORK ABURA RAMEN
brothless ramen, smoked pork shoulder, pickled red onion, chili oil, ponzu, scallion, bonito, poached egg
CHICKEN RAMEN
roasted chicken thigh, radish, scallion, fried garlic, chili oil, poached egg, togarashi, nori
BROTH (MUSHROOM)
Fragrant and rich mushroom broth. Inherently vegan.
BROTH (SHOYU)
shoyu chicken broth
BROTH (SHIO)

NOODLES & RICE
DRUNKEN NOODLE
garlic, ginger, onion, red pepper, scallion, bean sprout, lime leaf, drunken noodle sauce, sesame seeds and thai chilis. Includes your choice of protein.
YAKIUDON
udon noodles, pork fat, carrot, cabbage, scallion, ginger, garlic, bean sprout, chili flake, bonitoserved with your choice of protein
THAI FRIED RICE
egg, carrot, onion, thai basil, thai chili, ginger, garlic, ponzu, scallion, fish sauceadd protein | 3add shrimp or beef | 4
BIBIMBAP
moto-i twist on a korean style rice bowl, bbq pork, ginger garlic fried rice, pickled red onion, scallion, mushroom, gochujang, beni shoga, poached egg*vegan and vegetarian bibimbaps will come with fried tofu

STEAMED BUNS
TWO STEAMED BUNS
SELECT TWO BUN OPTIONS
BENNY BUNS
panko fried poached egg, candied miso bacon, scallion, chili powder, miso bearnaise

SMALL PLATES
CHICKEN KARAAGE
crispy fried chicken thighs, karashi dipping sauce
RANGOON
bacon, shishito pepper, cream cheese, sweet chili sauce. Made in-house and available until we sell out.
JFC
japanese fried chicken, spicy cabbage slaw, kecap manis, togarashi, scallion
LETTUCE WRAPS
bibb lettuce, bean sprouts, scallion, mint, sweet chili sauce. prepared vegan.
PORK BELLY BITE
crispy pork belly, black pepper, cilantro, sweet chili sauce
OKONOMIYAKI
bacon and cabbage pancake, qp mayo, katsu, bonito
IDAHO FRIES
hand cut idaho fries, scallion, togarashi, side of katsu dipping sauce and miso bearnaise

VEGGIES & SALAD
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
wasabi honey fried sprouts, radish, spicy peanuts, scallion, qp mayo, togarashi
KIMCHI
house-made vegan kimchi
WHITE RICE
side of white rice
EDAMAME
olive oil, sea salt
PICKLE JAR
house-made assorted pickled vegetables
SHISHITO PEPPERS
seasonal peppers, mostly mild. served with a lemon wedge
BEET SALAD
mesclun, roasted beets, candied wasabi, radish, spicy peanuts, miso vinaigrette
GREEN SALAD
mesclun, cucumber, carrot, radish, carrot ginger vinaigrette

MERCH
POSTER - ANIME
moto-i 15th anniversary & World Sake Day poster! 11x17"
POSTER - WSD
moto-i 15th anniversary & World Sake Day poster! 11x17"
POSTER - 15 YEARS
moto-i 15th anniversary & World Sake Day poster! 11x17"
POSTER - STRYKER
moto-i 15th anniversary & World Sake Day poster! 11x17"

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Recent Reviews

First time trying ramen and it was delicious! Server checked on us multiple times throughout the night. Speakeasy vibes as it is darkly lit on the inside and looks sketchy on the outside.
June 2025
Looking for Sake made in Minnesota? Look no further than Moto-i. Came in to pregame before dinner, had two types of sake and their pickle jar. Service is always great, and if you are just going in for sake I highly recommend getting the pickle jar, it complements the sake. They have different types of sake, so depending on your palette, they should have something for you. You can also rent out the second level for small parties. Lastly, during the summer time their rooftop...
June 2025
The classic ramen, Japanese fried chicken and fried idahos were excellent. The ramen needed more broth, but overall very good. The service was tip top. Not a fan of the overly dark dining space and techno. Also it was too pricey for what it is.
December 2024

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Moto-i

2940 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 821-6262