moto imōto

Steve Sherwin a month ago

Pad thai has bell pepper for some reason, but not a big deal. Its just terribly bland. I asked for it spicy and it was not spicy at all. Some chili oil, i thought, would help. Their "hot oil" is like some smoked paprika oil or something with 0 heat. Then they brought out gochujang (which was not called gochujang, just a hot sauce) which tasted terrible on the pad thai. That was my first experience. Since then i've been back a handful of times over the years. This last time I came back after someone recommended their mongolian beef. I sat at the bar and fruit flies were everywhere, landing in my drink. Staff morale seemed low. I got my beef and it was served with a mound of unseasoned rice and had hardly any sauce. What little sauce was on there was so salty it was stinging my mouth. Meat texture was that of something chemically treated. Then it was served with raw snow peas? Ok so one uncooked vegetable, some low quality meat and unseasoned rice for 24 dollars... I keep giving this place a chance and I dont know why.

Maria Tulba 5 months ago

Absolutely terrible experience at Moto Imoto. It took 40 minutes just to get a green tea and non-alcoholic beer, and only then I was told they don’t even have green tea. The reason? The server said he was looking for his manager to ask about it. Completely unacceptable. ( waiting so much to tell me there is no green tea…) I ordered the lunch special and after 50 minutes—nothing. Not even an update. I had to go find the server myself to ask for it to be packed to go. He said “okay”… and then another 15 minutes passed with nothing happening. ( almost empty restaurant) At that point, I had to ask someone at the entrance just to get my check so I could leave. I didn’t even get to try the food—and honestly, I don’t want to after this experience. This place wastes your time and ruins your mood. If you value your time or want to enjoy a nice meal, do not come here.

Zoe Spencer 5 months ago

Absolutely delicious! The food came on time (appetizer almost immediately, sushi within 10 mins, and main dishes within 30). The waiter was attentive yet relaxed. Kinda loud inside, but the outdoor seating was a great option.

John Moore 6 months ago

This was our first visit after Wok n Fire moved out and we loved the interior changes that were made. We went for Happy Hour and were seated at the bar because all of the tables were apparently reserved. We were greeted by Adam who was the only server in the bar. For Happy Hour they have a few drink specials and all Small Plates are half off. We asked about GF options and he was not too helpful but we made it work. My wife started with a Ginger Pina Martini with grilled pineapple infused vodka. She loved it ,I thought it was too sour. I tried their Toshi Old Fashion with Iwai 45 which is a Japanese blended whiskey. Very good. For our small plates we had Spicey Tuna Crispy Rice,Chicken Lettuce Wraps,BBQ Lollipops and a Philadelphia Roll. Hands down our favorite were the BBQ lollipops..sliced New York strip wrapped around lemongrass with a delicious sauce. On Tuesdays they offer half price rolls which makes us want to go back as some of their signature rolls sounded amazing. Plenty of parking is available and reservations are suggested..even for Happy Hour.

Mauricio 6 months ago

Fantastic sushi spot. Everything we ordered was incredibly fresh and beautifully presented. The sushi rolls were packed with flavor and made with very fresh fish. Each roll had a great balance of rice, fish, and toppings, and you could tell the quality of the ingredients was high. The salmon was especially good, buttery, tender, and cut perfectly. Every bite melted in your mouth. The sushi platter had a great variety and everything tasted clean and fresh. We also ordered some hot dishes, and they were just as good. The flavors were well balanced and everything came out hot and nicely plated. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere made it a really enjoyable place to sit down and have a great meal. Definitely a place I’d come back to again if you’re craving good sushi. 🍣