Morimoto
(212) 989-8883
88 10th Ave
New York,
NY
10011
40.7432
-74.0073
Neighborhoods: Chelsea, Midtown
What People Are Saying About Morimoto
The Editor
Erin Behan
Citysearch
The Scene
"Iron Chef" fans may be disappointed there's no gong, but the dazzling white interior, cleverly lit wall of water bottles and rippling ceiling quickly distract star-struck diners. Downstairs is a cocktail battleground with highly polished professionals elbowing for space at the glowing bar.
The Food
A master at sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine, Morimoto dazzles with a globally inspired menu. The Morimoto sashimi, five-layer towers of sashimi, comes with colorful sauces in tiny squeeze tubes that are easily discarded for fresh wasabi. Want less drama? Try the habit-forming rock shrimp tempura. Sushi, though not show-stopping, arrives fresh and neatly prepared. Mains excel--the duck trio combines remarkably tender roasted meat sandwiched on a croissant, a rich coddled bird egg, and a leg for one ducky dish. For classic Morimoto, try the sweet black cod in a gentle ginger-soy sauce. Point tallying aside, the night's winner is the light-as-air tofu cheesecake.
User Reviews
misscyl
May 18, 2009
I lowered my expectations because I've seem to always have a slight bad experience in highend restaurants UNTIL NOW. We went for the tasting menu and were not disappointed. Everything was prepared perfectly and everyhting had a perfect balance. this is not a pretentious place, you know exactly what you are getting and everything was fresh. The service was impeccable - no one ever hovered or rushed us and they paced the dishes perfectly. There was a nice energy about the place. I would definitley come back or recommend to others. The bathroom was also quite interesting.
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YHassam
April 13, 2009
Get the freaking spicy king crab!!!!so freaking tasty. dont bother with anything else...Damn character minimums!
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moorzic10
March 23, 2009
So, I made a reservation for 6 people. we came right on time, and had to wait 40 mins for a table which was irritating.. The server was very fake... she couldn't recommend anyhting on the menu.. Anything that we asked her about, was "GREAT"..I mean, come on.. why am I asking you then? The appetizers were ok.. nothing special at all. Not one of the 6 people at my table were wowed with their food.. I got lobster fritters, which sounded great, but were missing somethign.. Sushi rolls were very average.. and duck that I got for my entre, was BAD.. It was so bad that I my jaw started to hurt after I ate a few bits.. the leg was all fat.. pure fat.. and the breast pieces were so raw that it was like chewing gum.. Dessert again was ok.. warm chocolate cake.. was very average.. So, defiantely dont waste your money.....Go to Budhakan down the street instead.
read full reviewThe Details on Morimoto
Where to Sit:
Sushi fans will want a spot at the 24-seat bar; reserve a place at the special eight-person omakase bar for the chef's choice of cuisine and kitchen view.
What to Drink:
There's a long list of specialty cocktails to choose from (the spicy Morimotini and lemony White Lily), but a 10-ounce carafe of Morimoto's honey-kissed Junmai sake is the way to go ($22).
Know Before You Go:
The downstairs bathrooms are worth checking out for their infinity mirrors and heated seats.
The Extras:
Don't miss "Iron Chef" star Mario Batali's restaurant Del Posto, across the street.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Bar Scene, Notable Chef
