moto imōto

My first time coming here with friends and it was great! We didn’t need a reservation. My food was good but I think my two friends would’ve liked to try something else. They ordered the Korean fried chicken, potstickers, and vegetable rolls. I had the beef ramen. Hot plates and we didn’t have to wait that long to get our food. The blueberry mocktails were okay, not our favorite. The service was great and the atmosphere was amazing! Such a nice place to eat at.

Update 12/17:2024 Was so impressed by the whole experience last time that I went back with my son to celebrate my birthday. Another wonderful experience was all-encompassing from the space, understated and loebeky holiday decorations, to the service - Enrique was fantastic - to the excellent cocktails, to the exquisite flavors of the food. We shared several small plates: pork belly buns, potstickers, and Chilean sea bass, all mouth-watering, vibrant, and flavorful. My son had the spicy shrimp ramen, and it was so good that I ordered the pork belly one even though I was already satisfied. A rich, flavorful broth with a depth of taste, springy and chewy noodles cooked to perfection, and well-balanced toppings like tender slices of chashu (braised pork) for me, spicy shrimp for my son, a seasoned egg (ajitsuke tamago), and fresh vegetables, all coming together to create a satisfying and comforting eating experience. Their signature cocktails are phenomenal, I love to get out of my norm and order different things. Today I tried the Blueberry Harmony - Iwai 45 / House-Made Blueberry Lemongrass & Ginger Shrub / Simple - it was superb and then had my classic old-fashioned. Service was wonderful. A huge shoutout to our amazing server, Enrique, for going above and beyond! ______________________________________ 9/16/2024 Stopped by with friends for a small bite before an event. Small plates and drinks during Happy Hour are a good value. The ambiance is chic and inviting. Ian, our server was excellent, he knew we were a bit tight on time and he sped things up. He also gave good suggestions. Every dish that we shared was fantastic - CHICKEN LETTUCE Wraps, PORK BELLY BAO BUNS, and especially the ANGRY SEA BASS. I'm an Old Fashioned snob, had the Ginger Sesame Old Fashioned Sesame - Washed Iwai 45, Buckspiced Ginger and Bitters Demerara - it was superb. I wishes we had more time to enjoy a few more plates and another cocktail. I will be back soon for another round.

Loved it! Food delivered everything that it should. Loved that the calamari had tempura veggies mixed in. I had the shrimp ramen. I was skeptical at first but the broth was well flavored and the noodles had the right texture. The Korean fried chicken got good reviews from the dining companion and so did the moto sushi roll and the bisque. The staff was perfect level of attentive and friendly. Offered a free cake for the person in the group who had a birthday. I'll definitely be back.

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 delicious. I don't drink alcohol so they have moxtails which are non alcoholic called Blue Berry Ginger Breeze it was so refreshing. I definitely recommend this establishment if you're in the area.

My husband and I have eaten here a few times now. The lunch special is a really good deal! Also the service is incredible. Haley especially is such a great server! She is kind and efficient.