Stopped in last night for a dinner to go. This was my first experience here and I was not disappointed! It is smal inside but very clean and had a hilarious movie playing. I ordered the chicken bento box and a crunchy roll. The bento box was better than I expected! The chicken was so fresh and the box was packed with salad, rice, 2 pieces of sushi, and 2 pieces of tempura shrimp. Sooo good. The staff was super friendly and happy! Def recommend and so cool to have a place like this in Oakdale! read more

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Parking was really good here- worth the small detour! The service was fast and friendly, the ambiance is set up for lots of people. I liked the seating, and the whole place was easy to navigate. The food is really good- I didn't realize the fried rice cost extra but that's on me. I got the number 1 with chicken, pork belly, and steak. It came with salad, two California roll slices, and veggies. The meat was all tasty, the only thing I wasn't the biggest fan of was the fried rice- it tastes a lot like curry. Overall, you should check this place out!! read more

Bento Moto - Love the wall art - Japanese Near Me - Oakdale, Minnesota

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This hole in the wall sushi restaurant is amazing! Walked over while my car was at the charging station at Hy-Vee and had a delicious sushi and sashimi meal with my son. I highly recommend it. The guy that worked there rung me up and then did all the sushi himself. The fish was so fresh and everything tasted so good!! read more

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Pork katsu bento box. Kushiyaki bento box. 1 order gyoza to share. Very fresh. Plenty of food! read more

Bento Moto - Bento box - Japanese Near Me - Oakdale, Minnesota

The red dragon roll was really wonderful for the eyes and the soul. Yummy ! I had been craving sushi for awhile and Bento Moto was just right. Also the miso soup was very nice. read more

I so wanted to love this place. It's close and it's Japanese! Positives: Clean, Good design and good service. Opportunities: We ordered Miso Ramen, Shoyu Ramen and Chicken Donburi. Overwhelming issue with both noodle dishes was the noodles themselves. They were over cooked, kind of gloopy and had an odd texture/flavor. Soup and vegetables were good. Chicken dish was too moist, the outside of it should be crispy and I am not sure if it was fresh. The chicken overall lacked solid flavor and authentic textures. For reference I lived in Japan for two years and my GF is Vietnamese so we def know how these dishes should taste. Certainly a solid effort and maybe it was just a bad noodle day.. might return to try the Sushi! read more

Bento Moto - Sushi bar - Japanese Near Me - Oakdale, Minnesota

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Ordered via DoorDash, the Bento Box 1. Kushiyaki (Grilled Pork Belly was my choice of protein) also comes with white rice, California Roll, and veggie tempura. Customer Service did a great job making the meal look appetizing. The Pork Belly was delish! Seemed to have a Ponzu sauce coating, so much flavor. Cali Roll was fresh, real wasabi and ginger, and the veggie tempura was filling. For $18.00 (food costs are high for everyone right now) I feel it's still a great deal for the quality and quantity of food. No chopsticks, fork, or soy sauce, so maybe comment you want that, unless just an oversight. read more

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This is my favorite restaurant in the Twin Cities. Anytime someone wants a good place to eat I always recommend Bento Moto. The food is amazing and never disappoints! read more

Bento Moto - Japanese Near Me - Oakdale, Minnesota

The gentleman who rang us up was nice, but I think it's overpriced for what you get. My wife's Veggie box was $20, same price as the sushi box for a few fried vegetables. Four things cost us $66. No kids menu/discount. Chicken and rice bowl was meh It reminded me of an all you can eat sushi restaurant "chicken teriyaki slice" with a side of rice. The spicy tuna was subpar, which I was really hoping it would be good. The ramen was the best thing we got, which I think we will try again at some point. I wish they had some Lunch promos or different kinds of promotions. It is a nice little restaurant, I would love to see it succeed hopefully they are just growing pains of new staff. read more

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I came in here for the Chicken Katsu Bento Box and it met all my expectations and more! I highly suggest their Bento boxes which allow you to try so many items from tempura fried vegetables, California roll, braised potatoes and carrot in a sweet soy sauce, choice of rice, and your main dish. I wish I lived closer because I would order one weekly for take out. It is a small restaurant, so if you have a large group, seating would be hard if it is busy. There is plenty of parking with grocery stores (Hyvee and Cub) and a Caribou Coffee next door. read more

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I have only been here once for a lunch with coworkers, but I sampled a few appetizers and some tonkatsu ramen. The ramen broth was tasty but unfortunately, as other reviewers mentioned, the noodles were not very firm at all. Not sure if they were overcooked or it's something to do with the brand or style of noodles. I really enjoyed the gyoza though!! If I go back, I will try a bento box, sushi, or stick to apps rather than the ramen. This is a pretty small spot with 20 seats or less, and the service is definitely prompt. read more

There's a first time for everything and this was my first ever bento box experience. I was impressed. A lot more food than I had expected. The service was quick. The staff were friendly. Nice little seating area if you do decide to dine in. Can't wait to return. read more

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Yum! We tried Bento Moto today and it was delicious. The staff is friendly and very helpful. They'll help you choose the perfect dish for you and will prepare it the way you like it. Seating is limited. This is more of a sushi bar or casual quick stop in and enjoy a meal or takeout. We did takeout because I was in a hurry and needed to get back to the office. I had the specialty crunchy roll and loved it. Shrimp tempura, avocado and cucumber made it a crunchy delight. The shrimp tempura had a nice crisp batter that was cooked to a perfect golden brown. The cucumber was sliced thin so it gave the crunch without overpowering the roll. It was topped off with some eel sauce too which enhanced the flavor. I would definitely get lunch here again. I really want to try the ramen and bento meals. read more

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Food [1/3] Shoyu Ramen had soggy noodles and little umami flavor. The egg yolk was solid instead for creamy. Generous size of the pork. Steak Skewer flavor was there, but would like a little more grill. Perhaps they didn't get it hot enough before placing it on. Sauce that coated the skewer was tasty. Potato croquets had a nice crunch and flavor. Very big portion and came with a basic spring salad. No beverage, including water, came with the dine in meal. Service [1/1] Nice people and very friendly. Just make sure to buy a beverage. Decor/Vibe [1/1] Nicely decorated with bar type seating. Wall graphics and hung decorations are nicely done giving it a small ramen shop vibe. Plates were nice and ceramic feeling, but the ramen bowl was plastic. read more

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This place was absolutely amazing! The food was hot and so fresh tasting! We ordered potato croquettes, a red dragon roll, a pork katsu curry, and the EBI fry curry. Let me tell you the flavor of the food was enough that it made me tear up from how yummy it was! The staff was also so friendly and the decor of the store was beautiful! We live 3 hours away from St. Paul, but we're absolutely coming back and bringing friends! read more

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it's my new favorite japanese restaurant. i took out their number 9 rolls, and it was so good. I will be back to try other foods read more

Bento Moto - number 9 roll - Japanese Near Me - Oakdale, Minnesota

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Cozy place for some popular rolls, ramen, bento, and rice bowls. We've been here 3 times in the past month and the food is great. I've tried the spicy tuna roll, red dragon roll, pork and chicken Katsu, Curry Katsu, Shoyu Ramen, and Katsu Bento and it's top notch. Very friendly service, decent price, and convenient. This place deserves more traffic than it seems to currently get. If you have a hankering for something other than the burger places here on the east side, try Bento Moto, it won't disappoint. P.S. I will add food photos next time when I remember before I dig in. read more

Bento Moto - Getting ready to order some delicious food at Bento Moto. Our go to place for Katsu, Ramen, and rolls. - Japanese Near Me - Oakdale, Minnesota

We finally found our go to Japanese restaurant! We got a bento box and a curry dish with a fish appetizer. Everything was cooked to perfection. I was afraid the portions would be small due to the price of the food. I was wrong. Portions were perfect. Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

Tokyo Sushi Bar in Minnesota! We loved the food here, from the sushi, miso soup, ramen or chicken katsu, this place is the real deal. Well prepared, beautifully presented food. The servers are polite and friendly. You can't go wrong! Must visit... read more

They have barstool seating, so the only reason why I'm giving it a 4 is because of that. Food was fantastic!! I found it to be very authentic and I really enjoyed the whole meal. I ordered multiple dishes, but too shy to take multiple photos as the place was smaller. Our sushi master was very friendly and made sure we felt welcomed with our two little ones. His cuts were precise and flavorful. I haven't had a really really really good piece of sashimi and roll for a minute. I'm glad I was able to give this place a try. Kids (unsure of the age range, but my son is three) eats free on Monday!!! read more

Bento Moto - Shogun Roll - Japanese Near Me - Oakdale, Minnesota

We had Sushi and katsu bento boxes. All tasted amazing! It's my new favorite Japanese restaurant. We recommend this place 100%.

Excellent sushi! From the rolls to the nigiri this is the most fresh and delicious I've had since moving from San Francisco. They are also excellent with my gluten allergy, have friendly service, and the ambiance reminds me of being back in Japantown down to the proper assortment of sauce options out on the tables. read more

I don't recommend the sushi here, it's quite expensive for the portions you get and the quality is similar to sushi you get from a grocery store. read more

Stopped by to pick up an order for lunch today! I wish I took a picture before I started munching! Everything was so good and the inside of the restaurant was very cute and welcoming! The staff was super friendly and made sure I had everything I needed for my order. The food was beautiful and fresh! I loved it & I will definitely be back! read more

Bento Moto - California roll , Number 9 roll, Potato Croquettes - Japanese Near Me - Oakdale, Minnesota

Thanks for the awesome sushi! Our family's favorite! Always such a great environment and awesome service

Love a good bento box, so I decided to give it a try. At first glance,$18 seemed a little steep for what is advertised as a to go meal, but was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the salmon, and it was a decent sized chunk on top of a large bed of white rice. The only complaint is that the char from the grill got a little strong near the edge, but overall, it was very tasty. The 4 piece California roll was standard but fresh. The 4 pieces of tempura veg were also hot, fresh and the pieces were big. I've never had what I think was stewed vegetables, but they were also good. In all, the portion size was good, especially for a bento, and everything seemed made fresh to order, so I'll definitely eat again. read more

Absolutely Hits! My son recently spent time in Japan and was craving a similar experience to many of the small - grab and go places that line the streets of Tokyo. Visiting Bento Moto prior to a movie was the the best choice. Walking into the shop you're transported to across the ocean. There is seating to watch the chefs prepare the food, large group table or community seating and window seating. Or if you're just looking to order to go - you can do that too. The staff were very helpful and gave good recommendations. And the menu has a great selection of sushi, bowl, and other options that are sure to satisfy. Good sushi takes time to prepare so make sure to order an appetizer or two and enjoy the experience. So glad to have found this place! And we can't wait to visit again read more

Picked up a Katsu Bento to-go, and it was very good. The pork cutlet was tender and crusted well, and I really enjoyed the veggie tempura. The ordering process was straightforward, and the food was ready when they said it would be. I chuckled that 'Naruto' was playing on the tv when I picked up my food. I hope to dine in next time so I can experience the restaurant itself. read more

The food we had was surprisingly amazing! We didn't expect to clean our plates, but we did... :) We will be back to try more! Keep up the amazing flavors! read more

Bento Moto - a bento tray with rice, meat, and vegetables - Japanese Near Me - Oakdale, Minnesota

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My go to place for food. The service and conversation is Friendly. The ambiance is inviting. Also a local, small business that is Family owned. read more

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Professional friendly staff and food was amazing, I was definitely vibing read more

Bento Moto - Japanese Near Me - Oakdale, Minnesota

I tried Bento Moto for the first time. What initially prevented me from coming in was the prices. We often go to all you can eat type sushi restaurants. I decided to go in because I craved sushi, and I wanted something light, healthy, and convenient. I would say this place is an overall 5/5. The people as well as the place are very clean and seem to take pride in what they do. I was surprised at how fresh the food was. The quality and taste is many levels higher than getting sushi at your local grocery store and a couple levels higher than an all you can eat sushi place. I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture! read more

Chef was dirty, wiped surface, then his hands and the knife all on the same rag. Food was horrible and small amounts unless you count the hard rice that was too much for the 3 pieces of tuna that he diced up. The lemons and cukes were huge and the seaweed salad was scant. The octopus was discolored and not fresh. I will not return, ever. read more

What an awesome restaurant! The service was helpful, friendly and fast. I loved the atmosphere and everything was super clean and visually pleasing. But most importantly, the food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully prepared. The sushi was made right in front of you and crafted with care. Additionally, it was very vegetarian-friendly! Tofu can be added to the ramen bowls and the avocado roll that I had was wonderful! I plan to be back very soon! read more

The food was horrible, my tempura shrimp was like a beer battered shrimp and I got a head trying to find the shrimp. Rice was cold and taste bad and the steak screwer was three of the smallest pieces of beef I've ever seen for $5 a piece but the only thing that was reasonably good. I would stay away and not waste your money, Taco Bell is 100 yards away you'd get better food there.customer service was poor as well I think two words were said by cashier. Place looks nice and was clean but I didn't go there for that! read more

Went in during business hours today. Thursday 3:45 PM and waited 20 minutes, rang the front desk bell and no one ever came out. Was really excited to dine here. The restaurant looked real nice and cool but when I say we got "no service", I mean NOT A SOUL. Just nothing. read more

This is an amazingly cute, and convenient cultural experience just as much as it is a place to eat! Some of the best food I've had in years, I tell you. No really, the food tastes like it's made with as much care as it's served with. First thing I noticed upon my first visits: Very attentive service, very clean and smells really good, not gonna lie. Not only can you get really hearty & nicely house-made meals here, but you even get an actual taste of Japan with actual Japanese snacks and sodas for sale too Whether you decide to order "for here" or "to go" this place has really impeccable service, and the staff are always really nice to me to! The overall vibe feels very Japanese too, and man I love the catchy decorations and Japanese content on the TVs! Really, one of the most amazing balances of a food-court and to-go experience all in one I've been in, and it truly feels as if how I would imagine an actual visit to a food place in Japan itself would be. I initially only stopped by for a really nice, good quick meal, but I couldn't help but continuously become attached with how good it all is. read more

great place to have awesome food. service I was good and atmosphere was adding to the experience.

Freshly made which has you waiting about 25 minutes for your order. The flavors are good, ingredients are fresh. Tried items from each category, appetizers, rolls and Ramen. The only thing seriously lacking is the fried rice which was bland and glutinous. It's not an inexpensive place. It's easy to spend $25 or more for one person. Please get rid of the overhead Rap music while I wait for my order. Makes a person feel like they to suffer to get to the good stuff. read more

This place is fantastic!! I had the Tuna Nigiri, Chicken Ramen and a Steak Kushiyaki.  The flavor of all of the food was so good!! Fresh ingredients and the customer service is top notch!  Talking with the owner while I waited for my food and he is a great guy. 3 generations of family work there and you can tell. It has a great atmosphere!! You can watch as they make the sushi right in front of you. It doesn't get any better than this! HIGHLY recommend Bento Moto!! read more