Downtown Georgetown’s courthouse square is about to get a whole lot steamier. Haji Moto Ramen & Sake Bar is slated to open in mid-December, bringing housemade noodles, a sake-heavy bar program, and a fresh Japanese angle to the town’s growing restaurant scene just as holiday crowds hit.
General manager Adam Simms told Community Impact the team is aiming for the third week of December. Haji Moto is taking over the former Mango Tango spot at 114 E. Seventh St., Ste. 116, right off the square. The outlet also reports the restaurant shared construction photos in a Nov. 19 Facebook post as crews wrapped up the buildout. An exact grand opening date has not yet been announced.
Haji Moto is already accepting job applications, with the homepage linking directly to a hiring form, a clear sign the team is staffing up for launch. The restaurant is also listed as part of the AAPI Heroes Mural Campaign, and Amplify Asian notes plans for a mural honoring the 442nd Regimental Combat Team on the building’s exterior at the same 114 E. Seventh St. address. Taken together, those details suggest the operation is in the final stretch before opening.
What To Expect
The menu is expected to focus on ramen built around housemade noodles, paired with small plates like chicken karaage and gyoza, and a bar lineup that includes sake, Japanese cocktails and whiskey, according to earlier reporting from Community Impact. Owners Jerry Thompson and Yusuke Iwai are listed as the partners behind the concept.
When To Go
With management targeting mid-December and active hiring underway, diners can likely expect some limited or soft opening service before any formal ribbon-cutting. Haji Moto’s site currently hosts the job application form, making the restaurant’s online presence the most reliable spot for immediate updates on timing.
Once the doors open, Haji Moto is expected to give Georgetown diners another casual option for late-night drinks and hefty bowls of ramen as the holiday season hits full speed. Local business listings already reflect the newcomer, and MapQuest now shows an entry for Haji Moto Ramen & Sake Bar in Georgetown. We will update this story when the owners confirm an official opening date.
