moto imōto

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great service and a solid overall experience at Moto iMoto in St. Charles. The sashimi was really good and fresh. We enjoyed several rolls — the Dynamite Roll was the standout and definitely our favorite. The Spicy Tuna Roll was just okay compared to the others. The Tuna Tower was also good and nicely presented. The kids’ bento boxes were a pleasant surprise with very generous portions, which we appreciated. Service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. Nothing that completely blew us away, but everything was good quality and enjoyable. We’ll definitely be back.

I’m new to the area and decided to stop in after seeing their sushi special — and I’m glad I did. The restaurant was very busy, but the service never slipped. What really stood out to me was the manager, Tyler. You could tell right away he was the backbone of the operation. He was everywhere — helping servers, supporting the bartenders, even delivering drinks himself. Having worked in restaurants, I know the difference between managers who step up and those who leave it all to the staff. Tyler was hands-on, making sure every table in the restaurant was taken care of, including mine. Honestly, he came by our table more often than the server just to check on us, which really impressed me. The food was fabulous, the atmosphere was lively, and the service was excellent thanks to a true leader running the floor. This place is a gem — I’ll definitely be back!

My all time favorite sushi place, and I’ve been to many sushi places. I spent 10 days in Japan this summer and still couldn’t find better sushi than what you get here in Moto i Moto St. Charles. The best roll by far is the Dynamite. With its explosive flavor and quality ingredients, it delivers exactly the taste you’d hope for. All of their other specialty rolls pretty much also always meet expectations. Their wasabi and ginger is of high quality and they know how to make a Shirley temple. They music and service creates a really nice place to have a fun or even intimate dinner experience. Be careful though, as it can get pretty busy every once in a while. But in between dinner and lunch hours it’s very available.

A fantastic spot with outstanding sushi and truly amazing cocktails. The atmosphere is vibrant yet comfortable, and the service is attentive without being intrusive. Perfect for both a casual evening and a special night out. Highly recommend!

We enjoyed a wonderful lunch here this afternoon. Lauren gave us the royal treatment from start to finish. The rolls were on another level of delicious. The Philadelphia roll was our favorite. The atmosphere was wonderful-great lighting and decor. Everything was just fabulous-thank you.

By far one of our favorite restaurants.. we drive almost an hour just to go here. Happy hour deals are unmatchable!!!! All the food is delicious!!! Service is great!!! Always friendly and attentive staff!!! We did exclusive sake dinner which may have been one of our favorite dining experiences ever!!!!

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.

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.

Very nice bar and ambiance. I loved the wood accents and the Japanese cherry blossom mural on the back wall. We both got the Lobster Curry Bisque and shared the Bang Bang Shrimp and the Chicken Lettuce Wraps. The bisque had nice chunks of lobster in it and was very flavorful - it was the perfect fusion of lobster bisque and Thai curry flavors and was by far one of the best soups I've ever had. The Bang Bang Shrimp was tasty and I liked that it wasn't overly fried or drenched in sauce. The chicken lettuce wraps were okay, the sauce that came with them added a decent amount of flavor but the chicken itself was on the blander side. We ended the evening with the Ube Coconut Cheesecake and it was to die for! It had a very light balanced flavor of Ube and coconut and wasn't overly sweet. Our server was friendly and attentive. The food comes out very fast so by the time we finished the bisque and got to the lettuce wraps, the chicken was already lukewarm. Next time, I would only order one or two dishes at a time. Overall, great food, service and ambiance. I haven't stopped thinking about that Lobster Curry Bisque and the Ube Coconut Cheesecake. This will definitely be a go-to place when in the St. Charles area.

Cocktail Review Only! Stopped by Moto Imōto on a Sunday for a casual drink at the bar. The inside is beautifully designed with plants, stone and wood accents, and curved features. They have a large wine and sake offering as well as (3) mocktails and (10) specialty cocktails. We got the Lychee Luxe Martini and Yuzu Sake White Sangria. The Lychee Martini is certainly sweet which cuts the alcohol bite. The sangria was offered to pair with white or red wine but I strongly recommend the white as it compliments the bright and light fruity flavors better. They did not have a dedicated bartender on staff but they clearly cross train their staff well as the person who made our drinks did a great job! Very impressed overall!

Came here with my family of 15. We made reservations that day. The restaurant ambiance is nice with soft energetic pop music. We ordered a bunch of mocktails for the kids. They really liked the drinks. We had one server waiting on the whole table but multiple people helped bring out the food. We ordered a bunch of apps, bao buns, zucchini fries, lumpia egg rolls, bang bang shrimp and others. My favorite app was zucchini fries...so tasty and light. I got the panang chicken which was good. Some of my family got some of the sushi so I tried them and they tasted fresh and delicious as well. Service was good. We actually meant to order some of their lunch specials but they accidentally thought we wanted their dinner portions. We did end up paying more because of it. I paid the bill of over $500 which wasn't bad since I was expecting to spend around that amount. Overall very good meal and a chance for the family to converse and enjoy each other's company

Fresh food, served in a chill environment. The menu provides lots of options for those with picket palates! A great addition to downtown St. Charles!

My fiance and I stopped here for happy hour on black out Wednesday. Apparently we've started a tradition bc we also were here last year for black out Wednesday happy hour lol. This place is super cute and well decorated. It is cozy and aesthetically pleasing to look at. It's a very relaxing and calming setting. We sat at the bar area which has very comfy seats and a tv which had basketball on. It was pretty empty at the time, but again, we were there at 3pm the day before Thanksgiving. The staff is very friendly and kind. All of them were helpful and had smiles on their faces. they really set the tone of making us feel at home. Service throughout was timed out well. Our server was attentive and didn't hover. He gave us enough space to enjoy our drinks, apps and time together and also checked in the perfect amount. We tried a lychee martini and a dirty martini for cocktails. I'm not sure if we were both hungry or whatever the case was but we were feeling the drinks and after 1 drink each, it was great! I definitely recommend the lychee martini - it is fruity, tasty, easy to drink and overall is solid cocktail. I wasn't a fan of the dirty martini however I don't really love them to begin with. For apps we tried the crab wontons and also got the futo maki signature roll. Both were very delicious and we'd get them again.

Dropped by for an impromptu dinner with my Son & Wife on Friday, December 29th 2023. We had reservations for two @ 5:15 pm and when we showed up with three they quickly accommodated us. We were seated and our waiter Aidan M (Big shout out) quickly showed up to get our drink order. Aidan, recommend a Hibiscus & Raspberry Margarita (a drink my wife would never order) for my wife. My Son & I had Toshi Old Fashioned. My wife enjoyed her drink very much as did my son and I. For appetizers we ordered our favorite pot stickers! Which were delicious and cooked perfectly. For our main entrée we ordered, two pad Thai's and one Mongolian Flank Steak & one Dragon Roll. Everything was cooked to perfection & delicious, which is why moto & imoto has become our go to spot for dinner in St.Charles.

Good food great service and I'm starting to feel like that is really rare. Had the pad Thai and the curry.

I have been dying to try this place for a while and finally ended up going for my birthday. And what a birthday treat it is was! Our server was great and knowledgeable about everything from the wine menu to our food selections. The cocktails were unique and adventurous and TASTY! And the food was beautifully presented and fresh! My favorite bite was my appetizer the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice. The portions were generous and worth the price. The feel and decor was very relaxing. Not too dim. Not too loud. Just right. I love their location. It offers plenty of natural lighting with all windows.

A few visits here and still feeling no change. Are you familiar with the term "It looked good on paper?" Kinda like Moto. It 'looks' good, but in practice, it still has some wrinkles to address. Wrinkle #1: Party process time. Easily for a party of 4 this evening, it took 2+ hours to process us. This is not Europe, it is the US, and it is excessive. We finally were able to pull the plug after I physically walked our tab up to the bar to settle out, where our server was bar tending. Granted we were tipping 20+ percent, but the fact that our server was pulling double duty as bar tender when we were not in the bar is an issue. Don't get me wrong, Jacob was lovely, but time is not a commodity that can be produced. On top of this, the dessert we ordered caused us to wonder if it was being sourced and made from scratch. It took forever with minimal update regarding. Finally we received an update that the dessert in question had to be thawed before serving. Ok. As much as I hate to admit it, it was actually worth the wait. I would never have personally ordered it myself; but was glad that I was able to experience it and would totally order it again. Wrinkle #2: I ordered the vegan ramen and it had no egg in it. I actually had to request an egg. #ramenfail They did finally bring me an egg but it was very late in the game. Granted, depending on your def of vegan; but the menu clearly specifies egg included; and this bloke is looking for all the protein he can muster ;) Wrinkle #3: Fried rice? More like oiled rice, too much oil, mushy, very poor show for fried rice. The Moto website proclaims: "Blend of "East meets West" chef driven, pan Asian culinary experience" Honestly, I have had better fried rice from cheap Chinese pick up or delivery so... I thoroughly enjoyed the vegan ramen, the broth was on point! Given the fact that we come out of our way to come to this venue and that there are so many more venues to explore this way, we will probably take a pass and explore and patronize some other local options next time we are in town. Worth noting, the rice on the sushi is a lighter application than most. I feel this warrants mention, because most places count on you filling up on rice, this venue, seems to stress the opposite. IF...you can afford the sushi prices.

The design and decor of this place is gorgeous. I was there with a group of 9. Hostess and staff were phenomenal. Super friendly, attentive, always apologizing for stuff coming out late. The walu ceviche was delicious. Very well balanced, the contrasting texture in the wonton crispy. Would definitely get this again. The pork belly in the pork belly bao bun was amazing. Super tender, very week flavored. The pickled veggies were TOO acidic for me. It was so sour that it overpowered the pork belly. We had several different sushi rolls. I can't remember which was which now that I'm reviewing this. Overall, the sushi wasn't too bad. Nothing memorable or stood out. The miso salmon was not my favorite. The veggies in this dish were well flavored and perfectly cooked. The salmon was overly salted. I NEEDED to eat eat the rice and veggies to balance it out. I did love the char on the fish though. If the salmon wasn't that salty, I would have love this dish a little bit more. We also ordered the lobster curry bisque and 8 out of 9 people at our table said it was too salty. My friend said she's been here a number of times and she didn't recall the food being this salty. Might have been an off night for the chef.

This place has a nice big U shaped bar up front and pretty decor. There's a mixture of high top tables, booths, and floor seating which allows for larger parties. Good spot for a date night or sharing things with friends. Server was friendly and attentive. Enjoyed the lobster bisque, edamame, nigiri/sashimi, crab wontons and the hamachi jalapeño. All was delicious!

Food was 3 stars, the appetizers were the most flavorful, all delicious. We had honey walnut rock shrimp, pot stickers, lumpia and Korean fried chicken wings. The sushi was average (dragon roll and moto imoto roll). The lobster curry bisque and miso soup were ok. The Mongolian flank steak, lemongrass chicken and vegetable fried rice was average. Service was 2 stars. After Grace took our order, she didn't bother refilling our water and barely cleared the table while the dishes were coming out. If it wasn't for the speed of the actual dishes being delivered by another male server, I wouldn't have tipped. As it is, I gave 15%, hopefully it at least gets split amongst the service team and not all going to Grace.

Very nice and modern on the inside. The service was great. Very attending and quick. We went for happy hour that's from 3pm-6pm. Very reasonably priced. The food was great. Some of the best wontons I've had in the area.

On the trendy side....an avid sushi fan, I found the selection a bit limited. And many dishes with shrimp. They were accommodating to my wishes to their credit it kinda lacked the imagination I would expect in a place like that. I liked our server, but he seemed overwhelmed and by the end of the night was a bit scarce. And the rolls were prepared in a way that was kind of lackluster. When the dishes came out they also didn't know who's was whose. Our party had to ask several times if they wanted something like more ice....spicy Mayo...wasabi....etc. Having been to other sushi places in the area that were less "Cher" I probably won't bother again. Just not my cup of tea I guess.

Amazing! Such a Great vibe in this restaurant and in a great location too! Our server was amazing, he was so attentive and really accommodating! We had the ramen and the bento box lunch special, both were honestly SO good. I think the bento box is a great deal with a good about of food and variety! The ramen was extremely flavorful! I already can't wait to come back and eat more sushi here!

Service was terrible. Waiting outside for 20 minutes for a server and no one ever came. We just got up and left and looked for another restaurant

We were excited to try this new, trendy and lively spot in St. Charles and we will be back! The atmosphere is lively and open with a diverse group of diners of all ages. The vibe is trendy and upbeat and this is a fun place to eat dinner, suitable for dates, special events, or just a night out. It was a bit chilly to eat on their lovely patio tonight, but it is a really charming space and we are looking forward to enjoying a meal there on a warmer evening. And now to the food...almost everything we tried was a hit! Their KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) is a star on this menu - winner, winner, chicken dinner - literally! This is a generous portion, packed with flavor and served on a mound of really delicious fried rice. It is big enough for two meals, so bring your appetite or plan on taking a box home for lunch tomorrow. The Fire Dragon roll is another winner. Spicy, fresh and beautifully presented. We loved it. My dad had the Honey Sesame Chicken. Some of it was a little bit tough, but it was flavorful and he liked it. The only disappointing dish was the Miso Cod. Very under seasoned, its blandness was made worse by being served with plain steamed rice. The fish was also served medium rare, which is not great with cod. The fried Japanese eggplant discs served with it were tasty though. The miso soup here is just okay and it is not served hot enough. However, the Lobster Curry Bisque is so good that it alone will bring us back. It's a bit spicy, so this is not your normal lobster bisque. It is excellent. My husband ordered the Crab Wontons and although I did not taste them myself, he said they were the best he's ever had. We finished this off with their Coconut Cheesecake which was delicate, light and not too sweet. Overall, this was a very nice experience and we will be back to try some of the many other creative offerings on this menu. Moto Imoto is a welcome addition to St. Charles and it is nice to find something different and good in this neck of the woods.

A great experience in every way. Outstanding food and excellent wine. We dined outside and our server, Molly, was very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend it!

Very busy on a Saturday, but found 2 seats at the bar. Had great service at the bar. Food came out very fast. Got ourselves a bottle of Kurosawa Sake Nigori which is has a sweet taste and light alcohol served chill. Went well with everything. The sushi Moto Imoto and Dynamite were perfect bites that fit into your mouth. Got to try the sushi with their name. Each bite was very flavorful and didn't need to dip into soy sauce. The Dynamite had a nice kick to it. KFC buns had a spice too and was delicious. The coconut cheesecake is very light so even though you feel full this will be gone in seconds. The chocolate cake is thick and chocolatety.

Went with a couple friends the other day. We ordered a sushi boat based off Jacob's recommendation. It made dinner super fun and a huge decoration for the table! Potstickers and the bang bang shrimp, were absolutely delicious. They have a lovely old fashioned that hit the spot. Loved that we had a carafe of water and Jacob made sure to keep us with full carafe. We went with his recommendations on almost everything, and that cheesecake dessert was an absolute delight. Highly recommend this restaurant and if you can sit in the bar, definitely ask for Jacob as he provides red carpet treatment and makes you feel like a valued guest.

Moto imoto is a really cool spot! The owners did so much to open and brighten the former Wok 'n Fire space. The decor is clean, bright and inviting. Our trip brought us out for lunch. We both opted for the lunch bento boxes, every combination is $16 at lunch time. You pick your protein, we selected the Miso Salmon with brown rice and the Orange Chicken with jasmine rice. The salmon was cooked perfectly, the portion was appropriate for lunch and the flavor was good. The orange chicken was awesome and so saucy! We shared the extra sauce for the rice and to dip the salmon into. Yummy! We both selected the salad over the soup. It was a spring lettuce mix with carrots, tomatoes and a typical ginger dressing. The last square was for a four piece sushi selection. We chose one California roll and one spicy tuna roll. The CA roll used real crab, so it had a different flavor than you may be used to and the spicy tuna was chunky tuna and jalapeños. We finished almost all of our food, and we left very happy and full. We'll be back!

I was so impressed with this Asian fusion restaurant! The interior design, vibe, food, and service was amazing! This was mine and my husband's first visit for dinner here. We ordered the orange peel chicken, salmon crunch roll, and 2 of the dragon rolls. -- PROS: -Delicious food! Orange peel chicken and dragon rolls were delicious, and we would order again! -Quick service. We got all of our food within 15 minutes of ordering. -Friendly and knowledgeable waiter. Thank you Justin! -You can make reservations ahead of time on OpenTable. -Convenient parking in garage next to restaurant. -Clean bathrooms. -- CONS: -A little pricey. Most of the sushi rolls were about $16-18. -No fortune cookies! Bummer! -- Despite the lack of fortune cookies, we will definitely be back! I also plan to order takeout in the future as well :)

Service was great. The service was great! It was a busy night but we couldn't be happier about the service. Quality of food was really good as well. Sushi roll was great! Kung Pao Chicken Noodles were fantastic

Very nice aesthetics here. Easy to make a Sunday afternoon reservation. Tried their salmon poke bowl, very fresh ingredients, and a substitute offered for rice was quinoa! Nice choice for a Keto diet substitute. Great staff and server was attentive without being annoying ;) Good drink menu with interesting choices, several on-tap beers. Chose a bar area high top table for 4. Plenty of room for our food. It was a sunny, windowed wall spot but the curtains don't pull shut all the way so 2 of us facing the afternoon sun were a bit blinded as the sun began to dip lower on the horizon. 4th time dining here and will be back again :)

This place is so welcoming and cute inside! I loved the flower arrangement above the bar and the restaurant is very clean and crisp. A group of us went to the bar for happy hour, before our reservation at 7 pm. The bartender was friendly and efficient and gave good recommendations for apps to try. We feasted had a little of everything- edamame, pork bao buns, chicken dumplings, crab Rangoon, dynamite shrimp and calamari. I split the king, dynamite and a simple California roll. The other guests had ramen, and veggie sushi. Everyone enjoyed their meals very much. I love the vibe of this place, and it's good to know there's another great sushi place nearby!

Food is great but if you're picking up food add 30+ min to whatever time the hostess or website tells you. They are ALWAYS way behind and the hostess will tell you sorry we're busy. But they will always misquote you pickup time.

My wife and i visit frequently. At times the servers can be over burdened and more servers might solve that problem - but we still love this place. Food is excellent and the atmosphere is chill. Diverse patronage. Fresh, great tasting food. 1/2 price sushi on Tuesday! 5 stars despite minor delays in service.

My meal was fantastic. I ordered the kung pao noodles. It was quite spicy, but in the perfect way where the heat is wrapped in a ton of flavor and not just hot for the sake of being hot. Add in a potsticker appetizer, and it was a perfect evening. Definitely a place I would go back to without hesitation.

LOVE Moto imoto! We dine in or order takeout here about 2-3 times a month, and it never disappoints! The vibes are great too - such a fun spot, beautiful bar, especially dreamy now with all of the holiday decorations! Our favorite part of Moto imoto is there happy hour specials - so amazing!! It's always a combination of Asian street food options, sushi options, and drinks, and everything is always such great quality! This is my husband and I's go-to spot for happy hour after work! Our top menu items are the Dynamite Shrimp, Salmon Crunch Roll, Dynamite Roll, and the Honey Sesame Chicken!

We had such a nice dinner on a Monday night. I love the atmosphere in this place. They have nice background music, not too loud and we could have a nice conversation. Our server was attentive and gave us a couple recommendations, which were right on. We started with the pork potstickers. Kind of like a little taco in a steam bun. It had pickled cabbage and was really good. I had the fire dragon roll. Very good, somewhat sweet and a little spicy, very good level of spice for me. My husband had the salmon. It came with white rice and he always mentions how much he loves that rice. They have a nice wine list, but could use a little more variety on the beer list. Definitely a good option for sushi.

Went for lunch and the special bento was great. Service was top notch, it was a lovely relaxed lunch. The other patrons seemed to also be enjoying their lunch. Music was good as well!

Love eating here. I forget they have half off wine on Wednesdays. Food is always delish!!!!!'

We used to LOVE the curry cauliflower here! Was our absolute favorite. Disappointed it's off the menu, my 7 year old was very sad it was gone. But great sushi and potstickers. Hope they bring back the curry cauliflower!

I've been to Moto Imoto twice now and both times were excellent meals. The first time was with my wife and another couple. We shared some appetizers and sushi. The second visit was just my wife and me. We shared some crab Rangoon, and the pork belly bao. I really enjoyed the bao. For entrees Mm wife had the drunken noodles and I had the lobster curry soup. Both dishes were large portions. We both ended up taking part of our dinners home. That didn't stop us from ordering the coconut cheesecake. We also had it on the previous visit. I highly recommend it! My only complaint about the visits is the dining room is very loud. But we'll definitely be back.

You should know 3 things about this restaurant. 1. There is no policy on late reservations listed on their website or on their resy 2. There is no mention of a grace period (industry standard is 15 mins) on their website or their resy 3. They don't call or text to confirm your reservation. You receive a text 30 mins beforehand to remind you of your reservation, and they then just give your table away if you're a little bit late. No courtesy call to even warn you they're giving your table away!

My girlfriends and I had a girls night here and the place is very pretty. The bar area had this huge tree with flowers which looks amazing. Our waiter was accommodating and patient with our large group. Came back multiple time to check in with us for our drinks and appetizers since we all came in at different time. However, food was okay. KFC and Pork Belly Bao - pretty good except the pickled veggies was overwhelming. I had to take some off and I love my pickled veggies but on the bao it was too much. Moto Imoto roll- had too much cream cheese. Not a fan. Lobster Curry Bisque - everyone at our table said it was too salty but I liked that it had a good amount of lobsters Miso Salmon Salad - overly salty salmon. The saving grace for our meal Walu ceviche - very tasty with the right amount of spice level. I loved the sweet balance of the mango and pineapple with the prefect amount of tartness Dynamite roll - good amount of spicy Mayo and crunch from the tempura Sweet Potatoes roll - I loved the Asian pears in the roll. Mint & Cucumber martini - really refreshing and perfect amount of alcohol. We ordered other sushi rolls but I didn't find them memorable.

Made a reservation the day before for 2 people in the lounge area, as I wanted to sit at a hightop table. When I got there with my friend though, the lounge was full and I was told no tables were available. It was a busy night and I understand that but it's frustrating to know that my table was most likely given away to a walk in. Why ask if you'd prefer the dining room or loung when taking reservations if it isn't accomodated? We ended up seated in the back of the dining area where it was squishy seating, felt like I was rubbing elbows with the table next to us. Our server was great and kept me updated when my sushi was going to be coming out way later than the rest of my meal. Food and drinks were good otherwise. Definitely wasn't my favorite visit though.

The food is very good. Our server was delightful and because he was a true professional, apologized a lot. We ordered simple entrees. 3 of us, no special requests. Mine came out 20 minutes before the others. I am old school and didn't want to eat before everyone got theirs, but at some point old sushi wasn't appealing so I started. Then the second came out, announced as chicken teriyaki. It was not chicken teriyaki, it was steak. The final of our 3 entrees came out a full 35 minutes after mine. Restaurants are struggling for labor now, and in spite of that our server did his very best. But getting the main courses out at the same time is 101, and because they didn't we ate less than optimal dishes. I would love to see that fixed because the food is really good.

So I think I found my new favorite spot!!! My girlfriends and I came here for dinner and drinks for our annual gift exchange. I was early so I sat that the bar. The bartender was super friendly and helpful! One of my girlfriends arrived shortly after so we enjoyed our delicious martinis at the bar. Eventually we made our way to our table and the dining area was adorable as well. They have an amazing happy hour and our waiter was super awesome about making sure we got our happy hour's worth of food and drinks!! The atmosphere , happy hour and excellent service gave Moto Imoto a perfect rating for me!!! Perfect spot to start off at, happy hour, girls night or date night!! I will be returning!!

Got to go food and it was okay. There was an issue with the coupon I was trying to use and girl at the front was very nice in helping solve the solution.

Stopped in for dinner and really enjoyed everything! Probably some of the best pad Thai I've had in a while too! The rolls were fresh, and my margarita was delicious! I ordered 2 extra pad Thai entrees to-go! They also have a happy hour menu from 4-6 pm!

Nice selection of fusion food. We enjoy the sushi, salads, noodle dishes. Good drinks too.

Lovely ambience and great service. The food was alright, but the service during lunch time stood out. My friend has celiac disease so every dish was handled with care. Even down to double checking with our waiter he was very caring. Located in the new part of downtown St Charles and there is free garage parking right next door to the restaurant. We had the spicy edamame (too salty), dragon roll, tuna poke, tuna maki, and the candy cane roll. The restaurant was really clean. Worth trying again other options next time.

We have been coming here to the St Charles location since they opened. We were a little weary as we were once die hard fans of Wok n Fire but........ We will not ever go back to wok n Fire now that we have Moto! Try and sit the bar area and forgive me I have forgotten our usual bartender - but he really is THE Best! Oh and the Food is Fab

There is perhaps no other place I get a craving for more often than Moto Imōto. I had a love affair with this place when I first had it! We enjoy the eclectic and retro atmosphere! Service is always outstanding. If you are a true sushi fan and want the real deal then come here.

I used to really enjoy coming to this restaurant, but with all of the changes they have made to the menu I'm finding less and less reasons to come. They have essentially removed all of my favorite items and are now randomly putting tacos on the menu?????? I'm not quite sure who here is in charge of the menu but they're really doing a great job messing it all up.

If you have a reservation at this restaurant, don't you dare arrive 13 minutes late. They will give your table away, no courtesy phone call, no warning. Nowhere is it listed on any of their forms of media that you might forfeit your table if late to your reservation. There is no courtesy phone call, there is no posted warning. We had a reservation for a Saturday night for my wife's birthday. We pulled up to the restaurant at about 5 minutes after our reservation time. Parking was a major issue around the restaurant which added time to how late we were arriving.. We walked in at 7:13 for our 7 o clock reservation. We were immediately told that the table had been given away but that we could " sit at the bar if you want". To make matters worse, this was the doing of a hostess who just decided to give the table away, this was not any kind of restaurant policy. To all who are considering eating here, there are so many other wonderful nearby sushi restaurants (try Shakou!). I cannot recommend enough that you do not even waste a second of your time on this poorly run joke of a restaurant.

Sushi GALORE! Luckily we made reservations because this place was busy...especially for a Monday night. Despite it being so crowded the noise level wasn't too bad. For an appetizer we had some tempera zucchini which was perfectly crisp. The sauce had a nice kick to it too. For our meal we ordered a bunch of sushi to share which came on a giant boat. My favorites were the dynamite and the king roll. There were also plenty of options for the non-sushi lovers in our group (who got the honey chicken & Mongolian beef). Service was great too! Definitely hope to be back sometime soon!

I don't review much, but today I felt I needed to. Arrived on a Saturday afternoon, zero customers outside, barely any inside. Asked for a table outside. Waited 15 minutes and no server ever came by. Decided to leave because I didn't have the patience to hear a fake ass apology. I've eaten here before. Food is decent, but not worth waiting around to be served. Their loss, not mine.

Service and food beyond reproach. Excellent selection of beverages and deserts. So good, our party was ordering seconds and left pleased and very well fed. Top spot in Saint Charles.