moto imōto

181 S 1st St, St. Charles
(630) 425-0990

Recent Reviews

Mark B

Came in on a Monday Evening. Wasn't to busy. They atmosphere was warm and welcoming also the as the staff. We oreded app. With came quickly and then oreder about of sushi witch was also delicious. Looking foward to coming back soon. Also there Mocktails were delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dragon Roll, Sushi Rolls, Rolls, Potstickers, Sweet Potato Roll

Scott Piner

We went out for a date night and had a great time! It was our first time here and we’ll be back. Alex and our server were both great - friendly, approachable, and helpful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delaney Arreguin

Overpriced, bland, and bad service.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Scotty

Fellas this is the spot to bring her for an excellent date night out on the town!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Brian Ciullo

I would make this 5+ stars if they had left the MISO cauliflower app/side on the menu!! Mine and my wife’s

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Sushi Rolls

Joe B

This is a great spot for dinner or lunch. Date nights here are fantastic. Lunches here are fairly quick (which is important to me) and the $16 bento box is a great deal. High marks for food, service, and atmosphere. Enjoy!Parking: The restaurant is attached to a free large parking garage.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christopher Watkins

Greg was our server for a rare Saturday night out with the wife. The dine in experience was stellar. Greg was great, delectable sushi came out super fast, and we left full and happy. Great place, can’t recommend it enough. Their cocktails are working on another level as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sushi Rolls

Laura Hill

I had dinner here with friends and we all enjoyed our experience. We had a few food allergies and the waiter was great about the allergies- even double checking with the kitchen regarding sauce ingredients. The food was delicious! Everyone in my party enjoyed their meal. I will definitely return.Dietary restrictions: Accommodating to allergies

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tom B

My recent visit to Moto Imoto] was a journey of highs and lows, leaving me with mixed feelings about the experience. On one hand, the food we received was delightful, showcasing a flair for flavor and a genuine commitment to culinary excellence. Each dish we managed to sample was prepared with care, and it was evident that quality ingredients were at the forefront of the kitchen's priorities. This aspect of our dining experience was truly enjoyable and hinted at the potential for a perfect evening out.However, the service significantly marred our experience. Our waiter seemed overwhelmed, leading to half of our order being forgotten. Despite realizing the mistake, no effective steps were taken to amend the situation, which resulted in an extended wait and a palpable sense of frustration at our table. The lack of initiative to correct the error or offer any form of compensation was disappointing, to say the least.Moreover, the ambiance of the place, while seemingly designed to be cozy and inviting, fell short due to its overly packed nature. The concept of bench seating paired with tiny tables might aim for a communal dining feel, but in practice, it led to a cramped and uncomfortable setting. Being elbow-to-elbow with strangers, struggling to find room to maneuver or even place an extra plate, detracted significantly from our dining experience. This setup, seemingly intended to maximize seating, instead compromised on comfort and personal space, leaving much to be desired.In conclusion, while Moto Imoto certainly impresses with its culinary offerings, the overall experience is let down by service shortcomings and a less-than-ideal dining environment. A revisit to the drawing board for the staff training program and a reconsideration of the seating arrangement could potentially elevate moto ] to the heights its cuisine deserves. For now, my recommendation to potential visitors is tempered by these caveats, with the hope that improvements can be made for a truly holistic dining pleasure.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

Daniel Boczarski

Maybe this is good for the far suburbs and if it's your main option, but overall average for what you are paying. With all the various Asian dishes it seems they are a jack of all trades but master of none. Sushi rice did not seem fresh and was on the colder side. My Kung Pao noodles entree was very oily and the yakisoba noodles were overcooked. They are also lacking in catering to vegetarian diets; menu has no identifiers of what is veg-friendly and they only have 2 (!) veg sushi options on the menu.Atmosphere is okay, the decor is nice but they have TVs with sports playing which is unnecessary for a restaurant and the cliche Asian-fusion restaurant dance/club music playing in the background. Service was fine however, which is a compliment nowadays, but wouldn't be tempted to return here.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Sapna Waggoner

Grant was a great server, checked on us few times, timing of the food to the taste of the food was impeccable. Looooved the mango yuzu mocktail.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elise Vice

food is so good, I’ve been coming here since the week they opened but the menu changes are absolutely ridiculous and ruin the experience in my opinion…I understand needing to keep up with what sells and the customer base, but how can they expect to keep customers when everything you like is changed or gone when you come back? There’s a lot of better and more consistent places in the area, go there instead.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

Ryen Smorczewski

Went here recently to celebrate. Cool vibe, great food, and friendly service. I recommend the moto imoto roll and the lumpia.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sushi Rolls

Wayne Kinzler

Good variety of Asian food..

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rolls, Spicy Tuna Roll, Orange Peel Chicken, Mongolian Beef

Cathy Geiger

We stopped in for a nice birthday lunch. Tyler was our waiter. Very attentive and professional. This was our third visit and the food and service has been consistent each time. Alex, the new general manager, also came out to say hello and make sure everything was good. We will definitely be regulars here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Orange Peel Chicken, Mongolian Beef

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