moto-i Local sake brew-pub and ramen shop located in Lyn-Lake. Sip sake, slurp ramen.
(1860)

Featuring house-made steamed buns, house-brewed namazake on draft, tokyo straight style noodle ramen, weekend brunch, rooftop patio with a MPLS skyline view, & sumo tournament streaming.

Here are the faces of the people who want to say… THANK YOU.For 18 years of being curious with us, showing up, and being...
10/06/2026

Here are the faces of the people who want to say… THANK YOU.

For 18 years of being curious with us, showing up, and being part of our community.

From our little crew to all of you who keep coming through our doors — we wouldn’t be here without you.

Kanpai to many more! 🍶

- The moto-i team 🖤

DRINK SPECIAL 🍶 We gave the gimlet a little moto-i twist for World Sake Day.🍸 Nine Lives X2 🐈‍⬛sweet potato shochu · jun...
10/01/2026

DRINK SPECIAL 🍶 We gave the gimlet a little moto-i twist for World Sake Day.

🍸 Nine Lives X2 🐈‍⬛
sweet potato shochu · junmai sake · lime leaf shiso syrup · shiso bitters

Bright, earthy, refreshing and wildly aromatic. Another reason to come by and celebrate with us. 😉

Only available Oct. 1–4 at moto-i.

WORLD SAKE DAY MERCH HAS LANDED.  📦😎Our limited-edition World Sake Day tee + sticker sets will be available at moto-i Oc...
09/30/2026

WORLD SAKE DAY MERCH HAS LANDED. 📦😎

Our limited-edition World Sake Day tee + sticker sets will be available at moto-i October 1–4.

Come celebrate 18 years of moto-i, drink some sake, eat some good food, hang out with us - and maybe leave with a little souvenir. 🐈‍⬛

ONE WEEK UNTIL OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR! 🍶 World Sake Day is next week, and we’re turning it into four whole days of...
09/25/2026

ONE WEEK UNTIL OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR! 🍶 World Sake Day is next week, and we’re turning it into four whole days of sake, food, music, and celebrating 18 years of moto-i.

Swipe to see what’s up! We’ll be serving food specials + limited-edition merch all weekend.

October 1–4. Save the date(s) and come celebrate with us!



THU 10/1 — WORLD SAKE DAY 🍶
Special sake bottle pricing + complimentary samples

FRI 10/2 — 18 YEARS OF moto-i 🎂
Come raise a glass with us and celebrate the community we’ve built together.

SAT 10/3 — HiFi POPUP 🪩
Vinyl, vintage Klipsch sound + sake all night

SUN 10/4 — MINI TASTING & TOUR 🍚
3-sake flight + exclusive brewery tour from 3-6pm only

09/23/2026

SO… What are we getting into for world sake day? 🍶 OCT. 1–4 • WORLD SAKE DAY WEEKEND

Save the dates. Come hang.

Everyone deserves a seat at the table. ❤️This Thursday, we’re joining food and beverage businesses across Minnesota for ...
09/21/2026

Everyone deserves a seat at the table. ❤️

This Thursday, we’re joining food and beverage businesses across Minnesota for Meals That Matter, coming together to support and help fight hunger in our communities.

On September 24, a portion of sales at moto-i will be donated to help provide food for families and individuals experiencing food insecurity.

We know a meal can bring people together. This time, we’re hoping it can help do a little more.

Come share a meal with us and help us make September 24 a day that matters.

We’re giving a little extra love to the meat-free side of the moto-i menu. 🌱And there’s more than a salad or two. Swipe ...
09/17/2026

We’re giving a little extra love to the meat-free side of the moto-i menu. 🌱

And there’s more than a salad or two. Swipe right to see some of our vegetarian options and share with your vegetarian friends!

👉 We’ve also compiled all of our vegetarian dishes into a pdf menu, you can download it via the link in our bio for your next visit.

ft. MUSHROOM RAMEN (V, VE)
enoki & shiitake mushroom, fried tofu, fried garlic, radish, nori, poached egg, rich mushroom broth

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.

AGEDASHI TOFU BUN (V, VE)
marinated & lightly fried firm tofu, pickled celery, vegan mayo, micro greens

BEET SALAD (V, VE)
mesclun, candied wasabi, spicy peanuts, miso vinaigrette.

MOCK DUCK BUN (V, VE)
marinated fried mock duck, house vegan mayo, mesclun, kimchi, beni shoga

GREEN SALAD (V, VE)
mesclun, cucumber, carrot, radish and carrot ginger vinaigrette.

BIBIMBAP (V, VE, GF)
spicy | a moto-i twist on a Korean style rice bowl. BBQ pork (swap to mock duck or tofu), ginger garlic fried rice, pickled red onion, scallion, mushroom, gochujang, poached egg.

TOFU LETTUCE WRAPS (V, VE)
bibb lettuce, bean sprout, scallion, mint, sweet chili sauce

Our favorite day of the year is coming up. STAY TUNED. 🍶 We'll be dropping exclusive details on our newsletter (link in ...
09/16/2026

Our favorite day of the year is coming up. STAY TUNED. 🍶 We'll be dropping exclusive details on our newsletter (link in bio to join 😉)

09/14/2026

Something’s brewing… 👀

That’s all we’re saying for now.

10.1.26 🍶

WE ARE CLOSED TODAY - but we promise for good reason! Today, we’re celebrating the people who make moto-i, moto-i. 🖤Hosp...
09/08/2026

WE ARE CLOSED TODAY - but we promise for good reason! Today, we’re celebrating the people who make moto-i, moto-i. 🖤

Hospitality is a team effort. It’s the person greeting you at the door, the server remembering your favorite sake, the cook sending out your ramen, the bartender making your drink, and all the little things happening behind the scenes that make a night here feel like a night worth remembering.

We’re lucky to work alongside people who care deeply about what they do - and about each other. Today, we’re turning our attention inward to celebrate our team, our friendships, and the community we’ve built together.

Thank you to everyone who lets us host you. Our team will be taking a well deserved group trip to *top secret location* 🤭 we'll be back to regular programming tomorrow!

Address

2940 S Lyndale Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
55408

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 12am
Wednesday 12pm - 12am
Thursday 12pm - 12am
Friday 12pm - 12am
Saturday 11am - 12am
Sunday 11am - 12am

Telephone

+16128216262

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