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Ramen toppings.

4 Popular Ramen Toppings To Try

When it comes to Japanese cuisine, few dishes are as delicious and mouthwatering as ramen! Made with wheat noodles served in broth, it tastes amazing. But if you want to enhance the flavor of your ramen, you need toppings! Not sure what to try? Keep reading as we share four popular ramen toppings, then visit…

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A Guide To Different Types of Sake

Sake is a popular rice-based alcoholic beverage rooted in Japanese culture and cuisine. Delivering a bold flavor in every sip, sake often accompanies and complements meals like ramen, sushi, and more. You may know it comes served hot or cold, but did you also know there are different types of sake? Read on as we…

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Four Reasons Why People Love Ramen

One of the most popular items on the moto-i menu is our ramen! We’re proud to serve top-quality sake and food, including ramen bowls to our customers, and over the years, a consistent favorite has been the delicious, noodle-filled ramen bowls. Ramen is a well-known staple that is a favorite among many people, but why…

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How Sake is Made

Japanese rice wine is gaining appeal in the West as customers discover its subtle charms and fantastic ability to mix with a wide variety of dishes. We will learn how sake is manufactured, how essential the quality of the rice and water is in the process, and if it ferments similarly to wine. Rice Unlike…

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Your Ultimate Ramen Guide

Ramen is our specialty dish here at moto-i, so we thought we’d help you make a more educated decision the next time you dine at a Japanese restaurant so you can enjoy your perfect bowl of ramen. Let’s cover a few basics. Ramen is a style of noodle from Japan. Depending on the Japanese restaurant…

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What to Try on Our Menu

When you visit our Japanese restaurant in Minneapolis, you might not be sure what to order, and you’ll ask the wait staff for a recommendation. While that’s perfectly acceptable, you may want to feel more informed before you sit down and open up the menu. Our staff will gladly recommend their favorite dishes, but that…

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Spring Is Here!

With spring now officially here, you might be thinking about spending more time outside, enjoying the warmer weather. While Minneapolis can have some chilly and rainy days in March and April, there is also plenty of sunshine to be had. At moto-i, we’re always excited about the return of spring, and if you’re thinking about…

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Making Valentine’s Day Plans for 2021

It might be hard to believe that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and while you may not be able to do everything you want, such as go to your favorite restaurant or see a show with your special someone, you still want to plan something for the holiday. At moto-i, our Japanese restaurant…

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What Does 2021 Have In Store For You?

Let’s face it — everyone is looking forward to the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021. While it may be awhile before you’re able to do everything you want to do and see everyone you want to see, there’s something about the turning of the calendar that helps you have a positive outlook…

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Make Moto-i Part of Your Holiday Plans

It might be hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just a little over a week away, and that before we know it, 2020 will be over. This year has been one that many will remember for quite some time, and as you make your holiday plans for the winter, you might be thinking about what…

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