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IZAKAYA STYLE
CAFE & BAR
Founded by entrepreneur (and amateur mechanic), Tom Frascone, Mōtōneko pays homage to the Bōsōzoku motorcycle gangs of Japan, which thrived between the late-1970s and early-2000s. The first Mōtōneko location, now known as Mōtōneko Go-Go, was launched on the BOLD campus, in Downtown Sarasota, Florida, in December of 2020.
Executive Chef, Maria Palafox, presents authentic Japanese ramen and other inspired light bites – including Japanese favorites, like egg salad sandwiches – complimented by a full menu of Japanese beer and sake, and a rotating selection of wines.
Mōtōneko uses locally-roasted beans to craft a variety of coffee and espresso drinks, which are available throughout the day. Brewed-to-order, loose leaf tea is available hot or iced, and Japanese soft drinks (including Ramune sodas), are always on hand.
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AUTHENTIC
Imported and fresh ingredients are combined to make the best quality (and tasting!), ramen you’ve ever had. Try some light bites, like steamed gyoza or rainbow bagels.
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SOCIAL
No membership necessary. Stop by and kick-it with us! Rock out to Baby Metal or challenge someone at Gran Turismo. And feel free to pose on our 1989 Ninja!
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BOOZY
Life is short – drink good beer. We stock a variety of Japanese and Japanese-style beers, to stay or to go. Japan’s #1 draft, Asahi Super “Dry” is always on tap.
MŌTŌNEKO
1680 Fruitville Rd, 1st Floor
Sarasota, FL 34236