Morimoto
(Now Closed)Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Restaurant$$$$
Chelsea, New York
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Ms HeleneAugust 8, 2014NYC Restaurant Week goodness $25 for 3 courses. Sashimi entree had the best raw octopus I've ever had and both dessert options-strawberry shortcake or espresso creme brûlée were winners
Grace FerraroApril 30, 2013Great mix of cooked & raw dishes on the menu. Inventive, artful & very pleasing to the eye & palate. Do I have to say more the owner is an IRON CHEF? Be sure to make room for a scrumptious dessert. <3
Perfect for a special occasion. Their interior design is unique, don't forget to go to the restroom! Get the toro tartare, tuna pizza, morimoto sashimi, braised black cod, beef sukiyaki.
dawn.in.newyorkJanuary 29, 2015Toro tartare is now their sort of signature appetizer. Worths trying for sure! Interior designed by Tadao Ando, Japanese legendary architect.
Alex TsuMay 17, 2017If you like going to fancy restaurants without breaking the bank, the weekday lunch specials at Morimoto are AMAZING and can be had for $20-25. Just note: when asked still/sparking, ask for tap water.
Léna Le RollandDecember 3, 2014Food is incredibly good ! Tuna pizza, white tuna sashimi, the duck duck mi is really great too, and I love the tempura roll - The space and service are beautiful even the bathroom is cool
Kev SkinnySeptember 13, 2014This was a masterpiece. The omakase is obviously a must...however the service is what we loved the most. Fresh everything and flavors that hit your mouth like a godamn freight train. Well done.
Alison PortJanuary 14, 2016Definitely get the sushi. Their specials are also amazing particularly the keiji. Their staff is knowledgeable. The food has perfect textures and awesome subtle flavors playing off one another.
Frank AbzAugust 19, 2016Excellent service and amazing sushi....had the rock shrimp for appetizer and chefs combination .....awesome for exotic sushi lovers!!!! Deserts are amazing as well and great ambiance.....
Em Emiko 😛April 25, 2013Completely blown away by the quality of the food here. Amazing O-Toro!!! Def a must-try. Everything was fresh and delicious. The decor is very modern and classy. Wish Morimoto was there tho!!! :)
Jamie LiuDecember 21, 2014You must try the blow fish. It's really rare and expensive but so worth it. You'll never find it anywhere else. The oysters were amazing! Yes, the bathroom was amazing as well. Lol.
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014The best stuff is found among the small dishes, including appetizers called zen sai, while the voluminous main courses;a shiso-butter-poached half-lobster and kobe rib braised in red miso. Read more
- shell FuFebruary 26, 2015The black cod tastes really great! Actually I'm not fan of cod or any other kind of fish, but I do like this! Melt in your mouth:)
Jin MoonMay 3, 2017Pretty popular at dinner time. Best to go during lunch time. Less crowds your enjoy your meal better. Try their Hot Stone Wagyu with Veuve Clicquot YL. So yummy!
James CApril 10, 2018Did an Anniversary dinner here. It was amazing. The chefs tasting menu was outstanding. Did the extra puffer fish and added the wine sake pairing. It was an amazing experience worth the cost.
AnyaApril 18, 2016Great food and delicious chocolate dessert! Especially delicious cod and sea bass. Ribeye on a hot rock was entertaining and tasty too! This place is somewhat expensive, but definitely worth coming!
Was treated like a VIP because I'm a returning customer. Had their amazing omakase with lots of Uni, wagyu beef, rock fish, a variety of sushi. All exceptionally delicious. Ask to be served by Michael
nikkiDecember 11, 2016from delectable appetizers to the Hondo-designed structure and amazing bathroom amenities, Morimoto offers the best Asian food experience in NYC. tofu dessert and attention to detail are incredible!
Foxxy BMarch 19, 2016great non-sushi options... get the best wagyu (they have a5)! Otherwise the service is very respectable but not punctual -- a Buddakan copycat with minor intimacy.
Erik CintronJuly 28, 2015This amazing place. Gorgeous decor, table and staff. Food was amazing sushi lover dream. Each plate looked perfect. The drinks were strong. Staff knowledgable with each dish. Only con is parking.
isawgirlOctober 9, 2014The food, the place, the service... Everything's nice! Even the bathrooms! And is it a coincidence that an Iron Chef's resto is near the studio of The Food Network?! Looove this place!
Moe HDecember 29, 2013Get seated at the sushi bar so you can see your sushi being made. Everything on the menu is incredible. For dessert try the chilled cheese cake, best i ever had.
BibkataDecember 17, 2016Go with a group, order chef's sushi selection and enjoy heaven! 😋 Some of the mains, especially the duck one were too rich, would stick to seafood only.
Alex ZaltsmanJuly 8, 2017Wow! Super high end sushi and Asian cuisine. Very inventive presentation of delicious morsels of goodness. Also has fish flown in from Japan.
Lillian CheungNovember 14, 2016The appetizers here are phenomenal, especially the Japanese a5 ishi yaki - talk about melt in your mouth! Also all 3 cocktails I got were hits not misses
Anton GimmelApril 17, 2014Awesome place. Great vibe and food. Got the 145 sashimi plate for 2 but honestly the 90 plate is more than enough - one of the few occasions where I can say that I struggled to finish sushi dinner.- Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014Iron chef and erstwhile Nobu chef Masaharu Morimoto brings his Philadelphia restaurant to the ass end of Chelsea Market, with food that adds Chinese and European twists to creative Japanese cuisine. Read more
Sam HSeptember 7, 2014For such a nice restaurant, we had such a kind and patient hostess that really made the experience. The sashimi was divine and the freshest I've tasted. Everything was prepared nicely and tasted great
Connie ChiuDecember 13, 2014Try the bone marrow! Also if you want to splurge (since you're already there), try the fatty tuna at market price. One of the best.
stevoooJuly 26, 2012great sushi in NYC : black cod is usually awesome (but I have been disappointed the last time, must try again ;-) and the location is great, close to meatpacking, go there before or after for a drink
Cherry CokeNovember 14, 2015The Kakuni dinner appetizer amazing: comfort food flavors and textures, dished in perfect proportions in an aesthetically pleasing way. The tuna pizza is a must.- Ms HeleneApril 16, 2013Great maki rolls, chicken noodle ramen, Duckx3, braised miso cod, Vaccherin and Choc Nut Bar desserts. Very exxy and lack of atmosphere but good service.
- Christopher TaiFebruary 6, 2013This place is beyond incredible. Start with the wyagu beef carpaccio or the Kakuni (pork belly). Then order either the duck duck duck or one of their ribeyes. Their steak rivals Peter Luger's.
Steven GoldbachNovember 30, 2013Make sure you ask for a private table. Reservation for 4 landed us at a communal table. Great to get to know the people next to you. Not so great for a nice family dinner.
J DubsApril 15, 2012I had the omasake, great when you don't want to control your options. Next visit to try: rock shrimp! Next meal there: Oyster foiegras, surf & turf with an orange blossom and chocolate macadamia nut.
Paula BuzzoOctober 15, 2017We loved!! The toro tartare is divine, the braised black cod is amazing too.. The service is excellent.
LloydMay 8, 2013Iron Chef Morimoto's flagship restaurant. Beautiful interior space. Fresh ingredients. Make reservations in advances as it gets real busy. Chirashi and toro tartare were fantastic.
Jess LeungJune 1, 2012Easily one of my favorite places. Decked out in a breathtaking interior, the food is just as impressive. Recommendations include the Crispy Rock Shrimp Tempura and Duck, Duck, Duck, but anything goes.
Eugenia BallesterosDecember 29, 2014Everything is excellent but the Toro Tartar, shrimp rock tempura and the Sushi combination platter is a MUST! 😍😍
Andrew CerdaApril 16, 2013Don't forget the cheesecake soufflé. There's plenty of room in your belly, because its perfectly light and deliciously right.
Andrej RusakovJune 14, 2017The best service in NYC. VERY nice and attentive people. Our sushi took long, we got a lot of stuff for free and Spencer's apologies from half of the stuff including the managers.
Nitzan BJanuary 31, 2019Perfect Japanese spot. Loved everything, specially sitting in front of the sushi station!
Julie SosciaJanuary 27, 2019Long-time NYC favorite Japanese spot in Meatpacking. The short rib is very tasty. Also a great spot to go to for NYC Restaurant week.
CompassJuly 23, 2013Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto opened this multi-level haven for Japanese food that serves “Kentucky Fried” blowfish and cocktails in an underground lounge. It even has a sake expert on hand.
Ryan WarrenderDecember 15, 2017Some of the best sushi in NYC. Tables are a little close together though.
John OutwaterFebruary 3, 2015The lunch combination with nigiri sushi and one maki roll is a great value and unbelievable quality! The atmosphere was nothing like I have ever experienced before.
Olga EpsAugust 21, 2014I love this place - amongst the asian fusion places, one of my favorites. We had a large number of dishes and everything was delicious
Advertising WeekJuly 15, 2011For a thoroughly unique Japanese experience (on an expense account), check this place out. If you like to be "wow-ed" by food, order the toro tartare - perfect appetizer for the art director in you.
Everything is consistently amazing. Starters: spicy king crab legs, rock shrimp tempura, kakuni, toro tartare. Mains: black cod, duck, Wagyu filet (if you feel like balling out).
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(212) 989-8883
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