how we Moto
mo·to | \ ˈmōt(ˌ)ō, \ noun, often attributive | an origin or source, roots, heritage, O.G.
We are locals & transplants, with food & hospitality in common above all else. Flavors & traditions From Okinawa drive our menu, and our style & service is all LA.
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noods and snacks
POSSIBLE ALLERGENS : PEANUT/WHEAT/SHELLFISH/EGG/SESAME/RED PEPPER
Small Plates
Edamame 5
Boiled Edamame with salt
Garlic Edamame 6
Boiled Edamame tossed with garlic chili oil
Agedashi Tofu 7
Fried Tofu topped with green onions, ginger and grated Japanese radish, served with vegan dashi
Marinated Cucumber 6
Cucumber marinated in chili garlic vinaigrette
Green Bean Goma-e 5.75
Green Beans with sesame miso sauce
Kale Chicken Salad 9.50
Kale, chicken chashu, sliced apples, cherry tomatoes, crispy onions, parmesan with miso dressing SUB TOFU +$1
Gyoza 7.50
Pan fried dumplings with beef, pork, cabbage and scallions
Chicken Karaage 8.50
Fried Japanese Chicken
Pork Bun 5.50
Steamed bun with pork belly, shaved red cabbage and carrots with sweet miso sauce
Chicken Bun 5.50
Steamed bun with fried chicken, shaved red cabbage and carrots with sweet miso sauce
Okinawa Chashu 9
Pork belly marinated in Okinawan sweet soy sauce
Rice Bowls
Gyudon (Beef Bowl) 15.50
Thinly sliced beef and onion simmered in soy sauce based marinade on top of bed of rice
Chicken Karaage Don 15.50
Japanese Fried Chicken on bed of rice topped with Japanese mayo and tonkatsu sauce
Albacore Don 20
Albacore sashimi marinated in garlic ponzu on bed of sushi rice
Salmon Don 20
Salmon sashimi marinated in yuzu ponzu on bed of sushi rice
Yellowtail Don 20
Yellowtail sashimi marinated in garlic, ginger ponzu topped with jalapeño on bed of warm rice
Spicy Tuna Don 16
Spicy tuna on bed of sushi rice
BENTO BOXES weekday lunch only
served with side of rice, kale salad, japanese potato salad, california roll (vegetable roll for tofu bento), tamago, veggie side (add soup $1.50)
Tofu with Yuzu Mushroom Sauce 17.99
Chicken Karaage 19
Beef Yakiniku 20
Miso Salmon 21
Rolls
Spicy Tuna 8
Spicy Salmon 8.50
Yellowtail Jalapeno Roll 8.50
Albacore Tartar Roll 8
California Roll 8.50
Eel Cucumber Roll 8
Salmon Skin Roll 8
Vegetable Roll 7
Hot Ramen
Black Garlic Tonkotsu 16.75
Rich pork bone soup with black garlic topped with chashu pork, soft boiled egg, green onions, bean sprouts and ginger
Tonkotsu 15.75 / Spicy 16.75
Rich pork bone soup base with hints of Japanese soy sauce topped with chashu pork, soft boiled egg, green onions, bean sprouts, and ginger
Spicy Miso 17.50
Rich pork bone soup with Japanese spicy miso, topped with thinly sliced pork, soft boiled egg, bamboo, carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, green onions, bok choy, bean sprouts and fish cake
Tan Tan Men 16.50
Rich pork bone soup with spicy, sesame and nutty flavors topped with ground pork, soft boiled egg, bok choy and bean sprouts
Shio Chicken Ramen 15.75
Light clear chicken soup topped with chicken chashu, soft boiled egg, bean sprouts and green onions
Vegan Ramen 16
Light clear Japanese kelp and mushroom based soup with fried tofu skin, baby corn, bamboo, carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, bok choy, bean sprouts and green onions
Kids Ramen : Pork 8.50
Rich pork bone soup with hints of japanese soy sauce topped with chashu pork, soft boiled egg, and corn
Kids Ramen : Chicken 8.50
Light clear chicken soup topped with chicken chashu, soft boiled egg and corn
Cold noodles
Cold Hiyashi 15
Chilled noodles topped with bean sprouts, cucumber, tomatoes, chicken, ham and soft boiled egg. Served with sesame vinegar sauce and Japanese hot mustard
Cold Tan Tan Men 15
Chilled noodles topped with bean sprouts, bok choy, tomatoes, ground pork and soft boiled egg. Served with spicy sesame peanut sauce
EXTRA Ramen TOPPINGS
Bean Sprouts 2
Green Onions 2
Jalapeño 2
Fresh Seaweed 2
Crispy Onions 2
Spicy Paste 1
Extra Noodles 4
Extra Soup 6.5
Fried Tofu 3
Marinated Egg 3
Chashu (Pork or Chicken) 3
Ground Pork 3
Corn 3
Spinach 3
Bamboo 3
Mushrooms 3
$5 MINI BOWL COMBOS WEEKDAY LUNCH ONLY
Soboro Chicken
Pulled Pork
Spicy Tuna
Sake
We bring you alcohol, and not alcohol
Hot Sake
Hot House Sake 9
carafe | 9 oz
Shusen “Three Dots” 15
carafe | 6 oz
Single cup Sake
Eiko Fuji Ban Ryu “10,000 Ways” 10
chilled | Futsushu | light and fruity, with undertones of black currant, clean finish
Joto Grafitti Cup 9
chilled | Honjozo | light and fresh with notes of green grape and watermelon
Yuri Masamune “Beautiful Lily” 10
chilled | Futsu | mellow and rustic with hints of melon and light nuttiness
Chibi Zumo “Little Sumo” 10
chilled | Junmai Genshu | well balanced, with notes of plum, asian pear
Yuki No Tenshi “Snow Angel” 10 chilled | Nigori | unfiltered, aromas of melon, berry, and muscat grape, refreshing and creamy
300ml bottles
Tozai “Snow Maiden” Nigori 16
chilled | Unfiltered sake flavors of fresh fruit and creamy rice
Kikusui 20
chilled | Junmai Ginjo | dry and light with clean after taste, hint of banana
Maboroshi “Nakao’s Secret” 22 chilled or room temp | Junmai Ginjo | light and dry with hints of green apple
Dewazakura “Sakura Boy” 25
chilled or room temp | Daiginjo | pure, mild and modern bursting with juicy grapes, lychee and strawberries
500ml bottles
Kura no Hana “Fair Maiden” 45
chilled or room temp | Junmai Ginjo | smooth airy and light with a hint of anise, green apple, banana
Kamoizumi “Summer Snow” 40
chilled | Nigori Ginjo | unfiltered, rich and creamy, mildly sweet yet robust
720ml bottles
Sawayaka “Summer Breeze” 40
chilled or room temp | Junmai | soft contoured flavors, with a touch of tangerine.
Izumi Judan “Tenth Degree” 55
chilled or room temp | Ginjo | bone dry, strong and clear with aromatics similar to fine gin, earthy flavors
Arabashiri “First Run” 45 (seasonal)
chilled or room temp | Nama Junmai Ginjo | young unpasteurized sake with flavors of much older aged sake, effervescent, citrus notes
Masumi Nanago “Seventh Heaven” 90
chilled or room temp | Junmai Ginjo | 21st century sake made with ancient methods. Wet river rock and melon rind flavors and aromas are complimented by celery and a whisper of white pepper.
Other DrAnks
Beer
Sapporo 6
Echigo 7
Orion 8
Asashi Super Black Dry 8
Hitachino Yuzu Lager 9
Hitachino Pilsner 11
Kyoto Matcha IPA 11
Kinshachi Aka Miso Lager 11
Wine 1/2 bottle
Red 20
2018 Morton Cote due Py, Beaujolais
White 20
2018 Thirot-Fournier, Sancerre
0 Proof
Sparkling Yuzu Juice 5
Sparking Ume Juice 5
Diet Coke 3
Mexican Coke 4
Strawberry Ramune 4
Topo Chico Mineral Water 3
Calpico 4
caffeINE
Iced Matcha Latte 6
Ceremonial Grade Matcha, lightly sweetened poured over oat milk on ice
Iced Organic Green Tea 3.5
Royal Milk Tea (can) 4
Kona Blend Coffee with Milk (can) 4
Genmaimatcha Hot Tea 5
Harmonious blend of sencha green tea, toasted brown rice and high quality matcha
