MOTOMOTO Sushi & Izakaya

4.2

80 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Innovative

MOTOMOTO is a fun, creative Japanese izakaya-style restaurant & bar with a colorful, modern vibe featuring Japanese small plates, sushi, and grilled skewers - with an emphasis on sharing with friends and family.

Many thanks to our customers as we approach our one year anniversary! You are the reason we are here! We appreciate each and every one of you!

We are a locally-owned and independently operated restaurant located in downtown Phoenix on the ground floor of the historic Hilton Garden Inn. We are conveniently located near all the major event and performance spaces on the corner of Central Avenue and Monroe.

Transportation and Parking - Street parking is metered and limited. As we are not a Hilton-owned restaurant we are not able to utilize the limited hotel valet parking spaces. You will find the most readily available parking on the northeast corner of Monroe and 1st Street, one block to the east, at Ace Parking.

We are easily accessible by Metro Valley light rail.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian, Creative Japanese
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(480) 868-7981
Website
http://www.motomotocentral.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
A glass-walled semi-private room for 16 guests.

Location
15 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2563
Area
Downtown Phoenix
Cross Street
Central Avenue & Monroe Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Van Buren Avenue Metro Valley Rail

Steamed EdamameUS$6.20
Salted or spicy
Agedashi TofuUS$8.30
Tofu, shishito, daikon, tentsuyu, ginger
Black Garlic Cha-HanUS$8.60
Fried rice, pork, black garlic shoyu
Crispy GyozaUS$9.30
Pork gyoza, gochujiang dipping sauce
Chicken KaraageUS$15.30
Japanese fried chicken, red cabbage, spicy mayo
Salmon Tartare*US$18.50
Skinless salmon, shallot, mustard, lemon, capers
Pork Belly BaoUS$16.30
3 piece, honey shoyu, sesame seed, chilies fresno, cilantro
IidakoUS$17.20
Baby octopus, spicy mayo
Tsukune SkewersUS$15.30
Chicken meatball
Tori Momo SkewersUS$15.30
Chicken thigh, garlic mayo
Pork Belly SkewersUS$16.20
Honey shoyu glaze, rayu powder, fresno chilies, cilantro
Buri Kamado YakiUS$16.50
Yellowtail grill
Eggplant KabayakiUS$16.80
Grilled eggplant, kabayaki glaze, yamagobo, broccolini, over rice
Pork Katsu CurryUS$18.20
Pork katsu, curry, tonkatsu sauce, side rice
Wagyu Hamburger SteakUS$23.50
Wagyu steak, panko breadcrumbs, sautéed onions
Teriyaki ChickenUS$19.80
Broccolini, edamame, teriyaki sauce, side rice
UnajuUS$25.80
Grilled eel, kabayaki glaze, brocolini, yamagobo, over rice

Ramen Bowls

Ramen extras (optional): make it spicy | side of spicy paste $2; extra seasoned egg | noodles | side of rice $3; extra chicken or pork $4

Paitan Shoyu RamenUS$16.50
Soy sauce base, chicken broth, seasoned egg, green onion, bamboo shoots, corn, nori, chicken or pork chashu
Miso Lover RamenUS$16.50
Miso tare, chicken broth, seasoned egg, green onion, bamboo shoots, corn, nori, chicken or pork chashu
Spicy Vegan RamenUS$16.80
Spinach noodles, spicy coconut broth, mushroom, broccolini, tofu

Signature Set

Sashimi Platter*
Traditional omakase sashimi assortment 3-4 items
- 10-12 PieceUS$42.60
Nigiri Set*US$29.50
6 piece omakase nigiri selection
Temaki Set*US$27.80
4 piece temaki handrolls

Sashimi & Nigiri

Suzuki*
Strpped bass
- Nigiri (2 Piece)US$7.50
- Sashimi (4 Piece)US$14.30
Sake*
Scottish salmon
- Nigiri (2 Piece)US$8.30
- Sashimi (4 Piece)US$16.20
Harasu*
Salmon belly (seared)
- Nigiri (2 Piece)US$9.80
- Sashimi (4 Piece)US$18.60
Tai*
Red snapper
- Nigiri (2 Piece)US$11.30
- Sashimi (4 Piece)US$22.10
Hamachi*
Yellowtail
- Nigiri (2 Piece)US$12.50
- Sashimi (4 Piece)US$23.80
Kanpachi*
Yellowtail
- Nigiri (2 Piece)US$11.50
- Sashimi (4 Piece)US$21.90
Hokaido Scallop*
Miso marinated scallops (seared)
- Nigiri (2 Piece)US$14.50
Akami*
Lean bluefin tuna
- Nigiri (2 Piece)US$15.50
- Sashimi (4 Piece)US$29.50
Chutoro*
Medium fatty bluefin tuna
- Nigiri (2 Piece)US$19.60
- Sashimi (4 Piece)US$37.20
Ootoro*
Fatty bluefin tuna
- Nigiri (2 Piece)US$20.60
- Sashimi (4 Piece)US$39.10
Seared Otoro*
Fatty bluefin tuna (seared)
- Nigiri (2 Piece)US$23.50

Chef Specials

Tai Tiradito*US$25.80
5 piece red snapper sashimi, kabocha puree, taro tuile, confit tomatoes

Temaki

Sushi hand rolls

Tuna Poke*US$8.20
Bluefin tuna, yamagobo, jalapenos, mango cucumber poke sauce fried onions
Salmon*US$8.20
Scottish salmon
Spicy Yellowtail*US$8.20
Yellowtail, green onions, spicy mayo, jalapeno, ginger garlic scallion crumble
Simply Spicy Tuna*US$8.30
Bluefin tuna, mentaiko mayo, green onion
Scallop*US$8.30
Small scallops, spicy mix, lemon juice, tobiko
Spicy Crab [Crunchy]*US$9.60
Spicy crab mix, rayu tobiko, cilantro, green onion
Crispy TofuUS$5.20
Avocado, shiso cilantro chimichorri

Makimono

Sushi rolls

Dragon RollUS$15.50
Shrimp tempura, crab mix, cucumber, mayo, avocado, wasabi, eel sauce
Tempura Salmon Roll*US$16.20
Salmon, cream cheese, crab mix, avocado sesame seeds, spicy mayo, eel sauce
Seared Salmon Roll*US$17.50
Spicy crab mix, tempura shrimp, cucumber torched salmon sashimi, ginger garlic crumble
Mamacita Roll*US$19.80
Hamachi, cucumber, avocado, jalapeno, mango, habbanero sauce
Tuna Lover Roll*US$20.80
Bluefin tuna, spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado, lotus root chips, mentaiko mayo
Soukai Roll*US$22.20
Stripped bass, hamachi, yuzu white soy, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, lemon zest
Unagi Roll*US$22.80
Eel, crab mix, daikon, cucumber, avocado puree, eel sauce, spicy mayo, squid ink pasta

Sweets

Honey ToastUS$15.50
Japanese milkbread, raw honeycomb, sesame cookie, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries
Matcha TiramizuUS$12.80
Mascarpone, ladyfingers, tia maria, blueberries

Cocktails

Tokai MargaritaUS$12.80
Tequila | hot agave | yuzu kosho | shishito | lime
SumopolitanUS$12.80
Sumo citrus infused vodka | hisbiscus | honey lemon | peychaud's bitters
Goji FizzUS$12.20
Goji berry infused gin | citrus oleo | seltzer yuzu | lemon
Black Sesame Old FashionedUS$12.50
Black sesame infused bourbon | demerara | bitters
Ume KibaUS$12.20
Vodka | choya plum wine | elder flower | lemon | peychaud's apertivo | mid sparkling wine
Moshi MoshiUS$12.50
Rum local amazake | pandan | lemon | coco lopez | nutmeg

Sake

Koshu Masamune Dry, Draft Junmai
- Carafe (9oz)US$9.20
Kikusui Perfect Snow, Nigori
- Bottle (300ml)US$18.20
Wakataka Onigoroshi, Junmai Daiginjo
- Bottle (300ml)US$19.50
Hakutsuru, Junmai Ginjo
- Bottle (300ml)US$21.80
Hakutsuru Sayuri, Nigori Junmai
- Bottle (300ml)US$22.50
Hakkaisan, Tokubetsu Junmai
- Bottle (300ml)US$24.50
Kubota, Junmai Daiginjo
- Bottle (300ml)US$28.80
Kikusui, Junmai Ginjo
- Bottle (300ml)US$31.60

Wine

Serial Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, CA 2018US$12.00
Joel Gott Unoaked Chardonnay, CA 2020US$10.00
Argyle Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR 2020US$15.00

Beer

Sapporo | Lager | Japan | 4.9%US$8.00
Kirin Ichiban | Lager | Japan | 5%US$8.00
The Shop Church Music IPA | IPA | AZ | 6.7%US$9.00
Barrio Blonde | Blonde Ale | AZ | 5%US$8.00
Four Peaks Wheat | Wheat Ale | AZ | 5%US$8.00

Japanese Whisky

Suntory TokiUS$12.20
The nose has fresh basil, green apple and honey
Nikka From the BarrelUS$18.50
Full flavors & richness of whisky "from barrels"
Hibiki HarmonyUS$22.20
Blend of japanese malt and grain whiskies from yamazaki, hakushu and chita
TaketsuruUS$20.60
Blend of spirits produced at its yoichi and miyagikyo distilleries of smoke
Yoichi Single MaltUS$25.80
Dry, smoky flavor of a campfire whisky
MiyagikyoUS$23.60
Elegant and fruity
Nikka Coffey MaltUS$20.50
Caramel, buttered pastries, fruit and spice

Premium Reserves

Yamazaki 12 YearUS$33.50
Smooth and soft with good sweetness and winter space. A lovely citrus note develops with more tropical fruit and a little rum

What 80 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

80 Reviews

d
deanm
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 13 August 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
THey are permanently closed. so there WAS no reservation
1 person found this helpful
DK
DrewK
Phoenix
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 August 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Set up a reservation for my wife and I. It was a special date I had planned a week in advance. Received confirmation that my reservation was set and when we arrived the restaurant was closed down for rehab. Not the best way to show a date a good time when you show up. Very poor job that I wasn't informed that it was closed.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 11 August 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
the location was closed and under construction. still took our reservation and didn’t call to let us know! showed up and had to find accommodations elsewhere
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 8 July 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The place looked nice, and the food looked good as I was passing by tables, but the fact is that we never even got seated even though there were plenty of tables open. The host, who was also doing the food running or running the kitchen, and who knows what else never even addressed us for a few minutes and then he finally said it was a 30 minute wait even though there were tables open. We asked about the open tables and he said those were for people with reservations. We were told we could be helped and eat at the bar so we sat down there. The bartender and guy cutting sushi never even made eye contact with us for the longest time which was rude and uncomfortable so we went ahead and looked online and saw there were multiple reservations available so they definitely were not booked. I actually made one of those reservations and then approached the host again and he said he would not honor that for me and my wife. Needless to say we were not happy. I have a feeling they were just understaffed, but they could’ve just told us that and we would’ve understood.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 20 June 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect . Chris is the best . Always has the best suggestions.
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blair
Phoenix
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 16 June 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A friend and I went on a Thursday night, food was great. The crowd was pretty light this night so it was easy to get a table anywhere, even though I had reservations.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 25 May 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Cute place. The hostess was great. Food was delicious but Our service was not great. The kid was nice but slow, never took empty glass or plates out of the way. I’d definitely still come back cause the food was great and the other servers seemed to be more on top of things .
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TheDoc
Caribbean
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 21 May 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best sushi places i’ve ever been to. Highly recommended.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 May 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service, Chris was amazing. Food was incredible!
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LeonardoM
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Just an overall average restaurant. Nothing special about it even tho the decor looks nice.
1 person found this helpful

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MOTOMOTO Sushi & Izakaya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 868-7981.

MOTOMOTO Sushi & Izakaya is rated 4.2 stars by 80 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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15 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2563

Additional information

Cross Street
Central Avenue & Monroe Street
Area
Downtown Phoenix
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian, Creative Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Van Buren Avenue Metro Valley Rail

Website
http://www.motomotocentral.com/
Phone number
(480) 868-7981
Private party facilities
A glass-walled semi-private room for 16 guests.

MOTOMOTO Sushi & Izakaya

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Izakaya

Steamed EdamameUS$6.20

Agedashi TofuUS$8.30

Black Garlic Cha-HanUS$8.60

Crispy GyozaUS$9.30

Chicken KaraageUS$15.30

Salmon Tartare*US$18.50

Pork Belly BaoUS$16.30

IidakoUS$17.20

Tsukune SkewersUS$15.30

Tori Momo SkewersUS$15.30

Pork Belly SkewersUS$16.20

Buri Kamado YakiUS$16.50

Eggplant KabayakiUS$16.80

Pork Katsu CurryUS$18.20

Wagyu Hamburger SteakUS$23.50

Teriyaki ChickenUS$19.80

UnajuUS$25.80

Ramen Bowls

Paitan Shoyu RamenUS$16.50

Miso Lover RamenUS$16.50

Spicy Vegan RamenUS$16.80

Signature Set

Sashimi Platter*

Nigiri Set*US$29.50

Temaki Set*US$27.80

Sashimi & Nigiri

Suzuki*

Sake*

Harasu*

Tai*

Hamachi*

Kanpachi*

Hokaido Scallop*

Akami*

Chutoro*

Ootoro*

Seared Otoro*

Chef Specials

Tai Tiradito*US$25.80

Temaki

Tuna Poke*US$8.20

Salmon*US$8.20

Spicy Yellowtail*US$8.20

Simply Spicy Tuna*US$8.30

Scallop*US$8.30

Spicy Crab [Crunchy]*US$9.60

Crispy TofuUS$5.20

Makimono

Dragon RollUS$15.50

Tempura Salmon Roll*US$16.20

Seared Salmon Roll*US$17.50

Mamacita Roll*US$19.80

Tuna Lover Roll*US$20.80

Soukai Roll*US$22.20

Unagi Roll*US$22.80

Sweets

Honey ToastUS$15.50

Matcha TiramizuUS$12.80

Cocktails

Tokai MargaritaUS$12.80

SumopolitanUS$12.80

Goji FizzUS$12.20

Black Sesame Old FashionedUS$12.50

Ume KibaUS$12.20

Moshi MoshiUS$12.50

Sake

Koshu Masamune Dry, Draft Junmai

Kikusui Perfect Snow, Nigori

Wakataka Onigoroshi, Junmai Daiginjo

Hakutsuru, Junmai Ginjo

Hakutsuru Sayuri, Nigori Junmai

Hakkaisan, Tokubetsu Junmai

Kubota, Junmai Daiginjo

Kikusui, Junmai Ginjo