Love, Makoto Menu

Welcome to Love, Makoto, a delightful Japanese eatery nestled in Washington, DC. This culinary haven offers a remarkable array of dishes that blend tradition with modern flair.

• Ramen: Indulge in their renowned Shio Ramen with pork tonkotsu broth or savor the umami-rich Miso Ramen, both crafted with housemade noodles.
• Sandwiches: Don't miss the Chicken And The Egg, featuring crispy fried chicken katsu, a sunny-side-up egg, and flavorful sauces nestled in a buttered bun.
• Mochi: Treat yourself to the Loaded Holy Mochi for a sweet ending to your meal, showcasing traditional Japanese flavors.

Each dish shines, showcasing freshness and attention to detail. Patrons rave about the tender fried chicken and exceptional sushi, all served with genuine hospitality. Whether for a special occasion or a casual dinner, Love, Makoto stands out as a must-visit destination for Japanese cuisine enthusiasts.

Dumplings

• Pan Fried Pork & Ginger

  5 Pork and Ginger Filled Dumplings w/ Black Vinegar Dressing. Contains: Allium • Gluten • Mushroom • Pork • Soy

  US$14.00

• Steamed Pork & Ginger

  5 Pork and Ginger Filled Dumplings w/ Black Vinegar Dressing. Contains: Allium • Gluten • Mushroom • Pork • Soy

  US$14.00

Ramen

• Shio Ramen

  Pork Tonkotsu Broth | Pork Chashu | Wood Ear Mushrooms | Green Onion | Garlic Oil | Sesame seeds | Housemade Noodles Contains: Allium • Egg • Gluten • Pork • Sesame • Shellfish • Soy

  US$14.00

• Miso Ramen

  Pork, Chicken and Miso Broth | Pork Chashu | Wood Ear Mushrooms | Green Onion | Green Onion Oil | Sesame Seeds | Housemade Noodles Contains: Allium • Dairy • Egg • Gluten • Pork • Sesame • Soy

  US$15.00

• Spicy Miso Ramen

  Pork, Chicken and Spicy Miso Broth | Pork Chashu | Wood Ear Mushrooms | Green Onion | Spice Bomb | Szechuan Oil | Sesame Seeds | Housemade Noodles Contains: Allium • Dairy • Fish • Gluten • Pork • Sesame • Soy

  US$16.00

• Veggie Ramen

  Veggie Miso Broth | Fried Tofu | Wood Ear Mushrooms | Bean Sprouts | Snow Peas | Spinach | Carrot | Onions | Corn | Egg Noodle Contains: Allium • Egg • Gluten • Mushroom • Sesame • Soy

  US$15.00

• Nagoya Tantanmen Ramen

  Pork, Chicken and Sesame Broth | Spicy Ground Beef and Pork | Seasoned Bean Sprouts | Spinach | Green Onion | Spice Bomb | Szechaun Oil | Housemade Noodles Contains: Allium • Dairy • Gluten • Pork • Sesame • Soy

  US$16.00

Salads

• Yasai Farm

  Mixed Greens | Roasted Sweet Potato | Garlicky Broccoli | Roasted Red Pepper | Grilled Shiitake Mushroom | Cucumber | Red Onion | Cherry Tomato | Quinoa | Shiso | Cilantro | Crispy Shallots | Soy-Kombu Vinaigrette Contains: Allium • Gluten • Soy

  US$15.00

• Tuna Tataki

  Seared Yellowfin Tuna | Arugula | Spinach | Seven Grains Blend | Edamame | Carrot | Seaweed Salad | Avocado | Cucumber | Cherry Tomato | Red Onion | Shio Kombu | Crispy Shallot | Poke Sauce | Carrot-Asian Pear Dressing Contains: Allium • Gluten • Sesame • Soy

  US$18.50

• Kale Soba

  Steamed Chicken | Housemade Egg-Free Kale Noodles | Spinach | Arugula | Carrot | Seaweed Salad | Watermelon Radish | Cucumber | Red Onion | Green Onion | Shiso | Shio Kombu | Chili Crunch | Spicy Sesame Soy Dressing Contains: Allium • Gluten • Sesame • Soy

  US$16.00

• Japanese Chopped

  Hot-Smoked Salmon | Baby Kale | Edamame | Cauliflower | Corn | Avocado | Cucumber | Cherry Tomato | Crispy Rice | Shiso | Cashews | Lemon Juice | Dijon-Kombu Dressing Contains: Allium • Gluten • Nuts • Sesame • Soy

  US$17.50

• Wasabi Caesar

  Roasted Chicken | Chopped Romaine | Cherry Tomato | Chive | Shiso | Shio Kombu | Parmesan | Kurobuta Bacon | Bonito Flakes | Wasabi Sesame Peas | Tofu-Feta Dressing Contains: Allium • Fish • Dairy • Pork • Sesame • Soy

  US$15.50

Sandwiches

• Chicken And The Egg

  Fried Chicken Katsu | Sunny Side Up Egg | Lettuce | Cabbage | Teriyaki Sauce | Mayo | Japanese Mustard | Buttered Housemade Bun Contains: Allium • Dairy • Egg • Gluten • Soy

  US$18.00

• Teriyaki Fried Chicken

  Fried Chicken | Lettuce | Shiso Coleslaw | Teriyaki Sauce | Wasabi Sesame | Mayo | Japanese Mustard | Buttered Housemade Bun Contains: Allium • Dairy • Egg • Gluten • Sesame • Soy

  US$16.00

• Spicy Fried Chicken

  Fried Chicken | Lettuce | Shiso Coleslaw | Spicy Mayo | Japanese Mustard | Shichimi Togarashi | Buttered Housemade Bun Contains: Allium • Dairy • Egg • Gluten • Sesame • Soy

  US$16.00

Soba & Udon

• Niku Tama

  Choice Of Noodle | Sukiyaki Beef | Soft Egg | Spinach | Green Onion | Wakame Seaweed | Tempura Flakes | Kamaboko Fish Cake | Dashi Soup Contains: Allium • Egg • Gluten • Mushroom • Shellfish • Soy

  US$16.00

• Vegetable Kakiage

  Choice of Noodle, | Vegetables Kakiage | Kamaboko Fish Cake | Spinach | Green Onion | Wakame Seaweed | Dashi Soup Contains: Allium • Gluten • Mushroom • Shellfish • Soy

  US$15.00

• Chicken Katsu Curry

  Udon Noodle | Chicken Katsu | Green Onion | Hot Curry Dashi Soup Contains: Allium • Dairy • Egg • Gluten • Mushroom • Soy

  US$16.00

• Shrimp Tempura

  Choice of Noodle | Shrimp Tempura | Kamaboko Fish Cake | Spinach | Green Onion | Wakame Seaweed | Dashi Soup Contains: Allium • Gluten • Mushroom • Shellfish • Soy

  US$17.00

• Ten Zaru Soba (COLD)

  Cold Noodle | Shrimp, Eggplant & Onion Tempura | Shiso | Green Onion | Ginger | Wasabi | Tentsuyu Dipping Sauce. Contains: Allium • Egg • Gluten • Mushroom • Shellfish • Soy

  US$17.00

• Ten Zaru Udon (COLD)

  Cold Noodle | Shrimp, Eggplant & Onion Tempura | Shiso | Green Onion | Ginger | Wasabi | Tentsuyu Dipping Sauce Contains: Allium • Egg • Gluten • Mushroom • Shellfish • Soy

  US$17.00

Sushi

• Spicy Tuna

  Tuna Tartare | Avocado | Jalapeno | Cucumber | Tokyo Green Onion | Nori | Cajun Spice | Tobanjan Aioli | Spicy Sauce | Sesame Seeds Contains: Allium • Egg • Sesame

  US$17.00

• Spicy Hamachi

  Hamachi Tartare | Avocado | Jalapeño | Cucumber | Tokyo Green Onion | Nori | Wasabi Tobiko | Tobanjan Aioli | Spicy Sauce | Sesame Seeds Contains: Allium • Egg • Sesame

  US$17.00

• Yuzu Salmon & Avocado

  Salmon | Avocado | Jalapeno | Cucumber | Shiso | Yuzu Kosho Mayo | Sesame Seeds | Jalapeño Contains: Allium • Egg • Sesame

  US$18.00

• California

  Jumbo Lump Crab | Avocado | Cucumber Nori | Tobiko | Wasabi Mayo | Sesame Seeds Contains: Allium • Egg • Gluten • Sesame • Shellfish

  US$19.00

• Veggie Roll

  Pickled Jicama | Pickled Daikon Radish | Burdock Root | Kanpyo Squash | Cucumber | Asparagus | Shio Kombu | Nori Contains: Sesame • Soy

  US$16.00

• Shrimp Tempura

  Shrimp Tempura | Asparagus | Avocado | Shio Kombu | Shiso | Eel Sauce | Tempura Flake | Spicy Mayo | Sesame Seeds Contains: Allium • Egg • Sesame • Shellfish

  US$16.00

• Avocado Roll

  Avocado | Tokyo Green Onion | Cucumber | Jalapeño | Kanpyo Ajitsuke | Tobanjan | Nori

  US$11.00

• Chirashi

  Mixed Sashimi | Avocado | Cucumber | Shio Kombu | Sesame Seed | Chili Oil | Pickled Daikon | Sushi Rice Contains: Allium • Shellfish • Sesame • Soy *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

  US$16.00

• Sushi Party

  8pc Vegetarian Roll 8pc California Roll 8pc Spicy Hamachi Roll 8pc Yuzu Salmon & Avocado Roll 8pc Spicy Tuna Roll Wasabi | Pickled Ginger | Soy

  US$85.00

• Happy Maki Box

  4pc Yuzu Salmon & Avocado Roll 4pc Spicy Hamachi Roll 4pc California Roll 4pc Spicy Tuna Roll Wasabi | Pickled Ginger | Soy

  US$35.00

Curry Rice

• Chicken Karaage Curry

  Karaage Chicken | Japanese Curry | Fukujinzuke Pickles | Steamed Rice Contains: Allium • Dairy • Egg • Gluten • Soy

  US$14.00

• Pork Katsu Curry

  Pork Katsu | Japanese Beef Curry | Shiso Cabbage Slaw | Steamed Rice | Mayo | Tonkatsu Sauce Contains: Allium • Dairy • Egg • Gluten • Pork • Soy

  US$16.00

• Beef Curry

  Stewed Beef | Carrot | Potato | Fukujinzuke Pickles | Steamed Rice Contains: Allium • Gluten • Sesame • Soy

  US$17.00

Sweets - Holy Mochi

• Loaded Holy Mochi

  12-Pack (Contains: Egg | Gluten | Soy)

  US$12.00

• Dusted Holy Mochi

  12-Pack (Contains: Egg | Gluten | Soy)

  US$10.00

Sweets - Puff Donuts

• Strawberry Yuzu

  Fresh Strawberry | Yuzu Compote | Sugar Glaze | Yuzu Icing Contains: Gluten, Dairy

  US$5.50

• Glazed.

• Green Tea Crème Brûlée

  Caramelized Sugar Glaze | Matcha Powder

• Black Sesame.

  Black Sesame Glaze

• Chocolate.

  Chocolate Glaze

• Galaxy.

  Vanilla Glaze.

Sweets - Seasonal

• Cinnamon Fuji Apple Fritter

  Soft Donut | Cinnamon Apple Compote | Sugar Glaze

  US$5.50

• Pumpkin Spice Donut

  Pumpkin Glaze | Pumpkin Pie Spice

Sweets - Soft Serve

• Vanilla Soft Serve

  Contains Dairy, Soy

  US$7.00

• Vanilla Soft Serve Cone

  Contains Dairy, Soy

  US$9.00

• Matcha Coconut Soft Serve

  Contains Dairy

  US$7.00

• Matcha Coconut Cone

  Contains Dairy

  US$9.00

• Matcha Coconut Vanilla Swirl

  Contains Dairy, Soy

  US$7.00

• Matcha Coconut Vanilla Swirl Cone

  Contains Dairy, Soy

  US$9.00

• Mango Shiso Sorbet

  Mango + Shiso | Dairy Free Sorbet

  US$7.00

• Mango Shiso Cone

  Mango + Shiso | Dairy Free Sorbet

  US$9.00

• Charcoal Pineapple Sorbet

  Activated Charcoal + Pineapple | Dairy Free Sorbet

  US$7.00

• Charcoal Pineapple Cone

  Activated Charcoal + Pineapple | Dairy Free Sorbet

  US$9.00

• Mango Shiso + Pineapple Swirl

  Mango Shiso + Pineapple Swirl | Dairy Free Sorbet

  US$7.00

• Mango Shiso + Pineaple Cone

  Mango Shiso + Pineapple Swirl Cone | Dairy Free Sorbet

  US$9.00

• Matcha Affogato

  Matcha Coconut Vanilla Swirl Soft Serve | Espresso

  US$7.00

Holy Mochi

• Loaded Holy Mochi

  12-Pack (Contains: Egg | Gluten | Soy)

  US$12.00

• Dusted Holy Mochi

  12-Pack (Contains: Egg | Gluten | Soy)

  US$10.00

Puff Donuts

• Strawberry Yuzu

  Fresh Strawberry | Yuzu Compote | Sugar Glaze | Yuzu Icing Contains: Gluten, Dairy

  US$5.50

• Glazed.

• Green Tea Crème Brûlée

  Caramelized Sugar Glaze | Matcha Powder

• Black Sesame.

  Black Sesame Glaze

• Chocolate.

  Chocolate Glaze

• Galaxy.

  Vanilla Glaze.

Seasonal

• Cinnamon Fuji Apple Fritter

  Soft Donut | Cinnamon Apple Compote | Sugar Glaze

  US$5.50

• Pumpkin Spice Donut

  Pumpkin Glaze | Pumpkin Pie Spice

Soft Serve

• Vanilla Soft Serve

  Contains Dairy, Soy

  US$7.00

• Vanilla Soft Serve Cone

  Contains Dairy, Soy

  US$9.00

• Matcha Coconut Soft Serve

  Contains Dairy

  US$7.00

• Matcha Coconut Cone

  Contains Dairy

  US$9.00

• Matcha Coconut Vanilla Swirl

  Contains Dairy, Soy

  US$7.00

• Matcha Coconut Vanilla Swirl Cone

  Contains Dairy, Soy

  US$9.00

• Mango Shiso Sorbet

  Mango + Shiso | Dairy Free Sorbet

  US$7.00

• Mango Shiso Cone

  Mango + Shiso | Dairy Free Sorbet

  US$9.00

• Charcoal Pineapple Sorbet

  Activated Charcoal + Pineapple | Dairy Free Sorbet

  US$7.00

• Charcoal Pineapple Cone

  Activated Charcoal + Pineapple | Dairy Free Sorbet

  US$9.00

• Mango Shiso + Pineapple Swirl

  Mango Shiso + Pineapple Swirl | Dairy Free Sorbet

  US$7.00

• Mango Shiso + Pineaple Cone

  Mango Shiso + Pineapple Swirl Cone | Dairy Free Sorbet

  US$9.00

• Matcha Affogato

  Matcha Coconut Vanilla Swirl Soft Serve | Espresso

  US$7.00

Beverages - Coffee

• Americano

• Coffee

• Espresso

  US$3.50

• Cappuccino

  US$4.50

• Cold Brewed Coffee

• Macchiato

  US$4.00

• Cortado

  US$4.25

• Iced Matcha Latte

  US$5.50

• Matcha Latte

  US$5.50

• Iced Latte

• Latte

  Double Shot | Steamed Whole Milk | Micro Foam

• Nitro Cold Brew

  16 oz | Cold Brewed Coffee infused with nitrogen | Served without ice.

  US$5.50

Beverages - Teas and Juices

• Hot Tea

• Tropical Iced Tea

  Unsweetened

• Yuzu Palmer

• Yuzu Lemonade

• Iced Matcha Americano

Beverages - Boba

• Strawberry Boba

  16 oz | Bursting Boba | Strawberry | Whole Milk

  US$9.00

• Matcha & Yuzu Boba

  16 oz | Black Sugar Tapioca Pearl | Matcha | Yuzu

  US$9.00

• Mango Boba

  16 oz | Black Sugar Tapioca Pearl | Mango | Whole Milk

  US$9.00

• Masala Boba

  16 oz | Black Sugar Tapioca Pearl | Masala Tea | Whole Milk

  US$9.00

Beverages - Sodas and Water

• Ramune Original

  US$5.50

• Ramune Melon

  US$5.50

• Ramune Strawberry

  US$5.50

• Ramune Orange

  US$5.50

• Coke

  US$3.00

• Diet Coke

  US$3.00

• Sprite

  US$3.00

• Pellegrino

  Sparkling Mineral Water • 500ml

  US$5.50

• Sarratoga Still Water

  12 oz

  US$3.00

Beverages - Sake + Beer + Cocktails

• Makoto Margarita

  joven tequila | ume plum | yuzu 8 oz

  US$14.00

• Chika Sake Cup

  Sake & Plum Wine 200 ml

  US$14.00

• Tozai "Snow Maiden" Sake - Can

  Junmai Nigori 180mL Can 14.9% ABV

  US$12.00

• JuneShine "Midnight Painkiller" Hard Kombucha

  Hard Kombucha 12 oz. 6% ABV

  US$10.00

• Special Effects Hoppy Amber Non-Alcoholic Beer

  ABV: <0.5% | 12 oz can

  US$8.00

• Kirin Ichiban

  Amareican Style Lager 12 oz can 5% abv

  US$7.00

• Stone Brewing IPA

  Indian Pale Ale 12 oz 6.9% ABV

  US$6.00

Coffee

• Americano

• Coffee

• Espresso

  US$3.50

• Cappuccino

  US$4.50

• Cold Brewed Coffee

• Macchiato

  US$4.00

• Cortado

  US$4.25

• Iced Matcha Latte

  US$5.50

• Matcha Latte

  US$5.50

• Iced Latte

• Latte

  Double Shot | Steamed Whole Milk | Micro Foam

• Nitro Cold Brew

  16 oz | Cold Brewed Coffee infused with nitrogen | Served without ice.

  US$5.50

Teas and Juices

• Hot Tea

• Tropical Iced Tea

  Unsweetened

• Yuzu Palmer

• Yuzu Lemonade

• Iced Matcha Americano

Boba

• Strawberry Boba

  16 oz | Bursting Boba | Strawberry | Whole Milk

  US$9.00

• Matcha & Yuzu Boba

  16 oz | Black Sugar Tapioca Pearl | Matcha | Yuzu

  US$9.00

• Mango Boba

  16 oz | Black Sugar Tapioca Pearl | Mango | Whole Milk

  US$9.00

• Masala Boba

  16 oz | Black Sugar Tapioca Pearl | Masala Tea | Whole Milk

  US$9.00

Sodas and Water

• Ramune Original

  US$5.50

• Ramune Melon

  US$5.50

• Ramune Strawberry

  US$5.50

• Ramune Orange

  US$5.50

• Coke

  US$3.00

• Diet Coke

  US$3.00

• Sprite

  US$3.00

• Pellegrino

  Sparkling Mineral Water • 500ml

  US$5.50

• Sarratoga Still Water

  12 oz

  US$3.00

Sake + Beer + Cocktails

• Makoto Margarita

  joven tequila | ume plum | yuzu 8 oz

  US$14.00

• Chika Sake Cup

  Sake & Plum Wine 200 ml

  US$14.00

• Tozai "Snow Maiden" Sake - Can

  Junmai Nigori 180mL Can 14.9% ABV

  US$12.00

• JuneShine "Midnight Painkiller" Hard Kombucha

  Hard Kombucha 12 oz. 6% ABV

  US$10.00

• Special Effects Hoppy Amber Non-Alcoholic Beer

  ABV: <0.5% | 12 oz can

  US$8.00

• Kirin Ichiban

  Amareican Style Lager 12 oz can 5% abv

  US$7.00

• Stone Brewing IPA

  Indian Pale Ale 12 oz 6.9% ABV

  US$6.00

Sides

• Wagyu Bread

  Curried Wagyu - Mild or Spiced Contains: Allium • Dairy • Gluten

  US$6.00

• Fries

  US$4.00

• Seaweed Salad

  Contains: Gluten • Sesame

  US$4.00

• Chicken Karaage

  Fried Chicken Thigh Nuggets, Sudachi Aioli. Contains: Allium • Dairy • Gluten

  US$7.00

• Pork Fried Rice

  Contains: Allium • Egg • Soy • Pork

  US$7.00

• White Rice

  Steamed

  US$3.00

• Ajitama / Soft Boiled Egg

  Contains: Egg, Fish, Soy

  US$2.00

• Extra Ramen Noodles

  Extra Ramen Noodles

  US$2.00

• Spice Bomb

  Contains: Allium •

  US$1.00

• Sudachi Aioli

  2 oz Side

  US$1.50

• Unagi (Eel) Sauce

  2 oz Side

  US$1.50

• Spicy Mayo

  2 oz Side

  US$1.50