moto imōto

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.

I hadn’t been here in a few months, and it was great to get to eat here again. I tried the orange chicken bento box for the first time and I really enjoyed the meal and the additional flavor the spicy sauce added to it. I will definitely return soon.

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.

I love the atmosphere and their service is excellent. Jacob was great at answering all of my question's and the manager, Alex stopped by to make sure everything was good. I tried a couple of new sushi rolls and they were delicious. I have a new favorite place!

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!

Really great food for a cheap price. I enjoyed the miso soup and bao buns. I will recommend and come back!

Great food in a nice setting. Everyone was friendly so the service was top notch. It was fairly slow when we went (early dinner) so it would be interesting to see what it's like at capacity, but from what I saw it seemed like they would still be highly effective. The rolls were delicious as was the honey sesame chicken and the Korean Fried Chicken bowl

Delicious food, amazing ambience!! I enjoyed each and every item in the small plate section. Their cocktails are 🤌
Must try!!!

Everything was AMAZING!! Great Food, Service, Ambiance. Special shout out to Rich!! Some of my favs were the Drunken Noodles, Coconut Panang, Asian pear salad, lumpia, KFC, potstickers, truffle wagyu tataki, OH and of course their desserts: Ube cheesecake, chocolate bomb cake and fried ice cream…everything was so good! Will definitely be going here regularly.

If I call this place the best Japanese joint to go in this area, it will not be an excess assessment. Food, drinks, service, taste, decor, ambience, price and value - all were par excellent. We went for a special occasion and this place did not disappoint. Try and get an appointment as this place gets busy very fast. Worth every penny.

***Lactose free and no-raw review***

We really enjoyed this place. My wife and I went here for her birthday. The staff was very polite and patient. We started off ordering some drinks and then went right for happy hour. The happy hour menu is good with a large selection of items but the prices are still a smidge high. Mainly the 4 dollar California rolls for 4 pieces. I was hoping for 6-8 pieces but I was still impressed by them though in that the crab meat did not appear to be imitation crab.

Just note all the happy hour rolls are only 4 pieces. So order accordingly.

We also ordered:
Chicken dumplings -- these were possibly my favorite. They came out in a steamer and we're so flavorful.

Shishito Peppers and Shrimp -- this meal may not have been lactose free. I would eat with caution and verify with the waiter. The flavor with this one was amazing and they gave us so many peppers we couldn't finish them without a dare.

California rolls -- these are probably the first California rolls I've had without imitation crab in them. They were fantastic.

Veggie "Q" roll -- this is literally like eating a salad. Probably the most unique roll we tried. I highly recommend as this was fun to eat. Instead of rice they wrap the roll with cucumber.

Tempura sweet potato roll - this one was also very unique. I really liked this and the crispy pears in it made the roll quite different and delicious.

King roll -- this one was a baked crab roll that was amazing. This one is also not raw and was a larger roll. Definitely worth the extra cost.

The decor inside was also really great. They have the biggest fiddle fig tree I've ever seen in the corner by a back window.

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.

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.

This is a go-to favorite destination for lunch on the weekend. Their Bento Box options provide a nice variety of items to choose from. Their cocktail and beer selections paired with a great ambiance round out an enjoyable dining experience.

Excellent service provided by the team at Moto Imōto. Our server Jasmine and her manager Maggie are very well trained. The manager is always on to of things, checking that everything is okay and running smoothly. Although there are numerous Asian-inspired restaurants in St. Charles, this particular place has a unique way to please your taste buds and satisfy your stomach. Fresh ingredients and tantalizing flavors makes this restaurant a must try. Some people may find it expensive, but it’s worth it for the quality of the food. You can really taste every single ingredient in each dish. Check out the pictures associated with this review and follow on Instagram @ifooditie

Been here twice so far since they opened in August. Both times it's been absolutely delicious. I highly recommend. The sushi rolls are a wonderful mix of classic and inventive flavors. The family style entries are perfect for sharing. Firecracker shrimp and the orange peel chicken have been great. We also went with another diner who is gluten free. While they did not have a GF menu ready, our server was very knowledgeable and most of the menu was gluten free or could be prepared gluten free.

My wife and I had a great dining experience! The food was excellent and the service was top notch. Our waiter, Enrique, was very attentive, helpful, had good recommendations, and helped make our evening great. He also very graciously accommodated for a food restriction for my wife which made the night ever more special. We will absolutely be back!

I loved the food. We ordered 5 items from the menu and all of them are really good. If u are into spicy food, I would suggest to go with the szechuan fried rice

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.

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.