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Morimoto

723 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2315
Phone: (215)413-9070
Morimoto
Price:
$$$$
Best of Citysearch:
Sushi 2006, Sushi 2004, Trendy Scene 2004
Hours:
Mon-Thur 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-11pm, Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-12am, Sat 5pm-12am, Sun 4pm-10pm

Editorial Review for Morimoto – by Lauren McCutcheon

In Short
Just beyond neon-chartreuse glass doors, Chef Morimoto's elongated culinary theater welcomes diners with undulating bamboo ceilings, color-changing booths and the Iron Chef, himself, presiding over a sushi bar in back. Morimoto transforms the simplest sushi, serving eel lightly sweet, salmon subtly buttery, soft-shell crab perfectly crisped. But the specialty here is Japanese fusion: tempura with Gorgonzola sauce and wasabi in white-chocolate mousse. Indulge in a barely grilled whole lobster salad or toro sashimi.

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Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

The chef's dinners ($80, $100, $120) feature inventive raw fish and vegetable combinations, plus a sampling of staple entrees.

Where to Sit

Got 15 friends? Reserve the separate room with one glowing, recessed Japanese table for 16.

Save Money

Test out the Iron Chef at lunch and pay $16 to $28 for an entree, miso, fried rice and salad.

What to Drink

Sample dry and sweet sakes. Or try "Sakura," a cosmo made with sake.

User Reviews for Morimoto

Citysearch (117), Fodor's (4 ), Dine.com (3 ), All (124)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/21/2008 Posted by rxm78

My husband and I went to Morimoto just recently and had an amazing experience. We ordered the $120 chef's menu and fell in love at first dish! We had 8 courses including dessert. The pacing was perfect. We never felt rushed or overstuffed. That's not to say we didn't get our money's worth. Each course had it's own unique quality and our waiter told us that you will never get the same menu twice. Great sake drinks and martinis. Wonderful atmosphere. From the hostess that seated us to our server John to one of the managers that came over to our table after dinner, you couldn't ask for a more hospitable staff. I can't think of any part of our dinner that would be a con. At first glance the menu could be a little overwhelming. Overall, GO! GO! GO!

Pros: Service, quality of food, chef's menu

Cons: none

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/03/2008 Posted by jossfan23

I had the mid-level tasting menu and had the server pair drinks. My partner had an appetizer and the sea bass. His food was so amazing (and my food kept coming) - so he ordered a second entree. It was that good! Expensive but worth every hundred dollar bill!!!!

Pros: everything. food, service, ambience was perfect.

Cons: expensive (but worth it)

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Editor's Review

One of Philly's most notable chefs dishes out innovative sushi cuisine in a bright, bustling atmosphere.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

The chef's dinners ($80, $100, $120) feature inventive raw fish and vegetable combinations, plus a sampling of staple entrees.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • In the bar

Notable Chef

  • Masahuru Morimoto

Parking

  • Valet

Coat Check

  • Yes

Hours

  • Mon-Thur 11:30am-2pm
  • 5pm-11pm
  • Fri 11:30am-2pm
  • 5pm-12am
  • Sat 5pm-12am
  • Sun 4pm-10pm

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Diners Club

Cuisines

  • Sushi
  • Eclectic & International
  • Japanese

Meal Price

  • $$$$

Amenities

  • Online Reservations
  • Open 7 Days
  • People Watching
  • Prix Fixe Menus
  • Celeb Hangout
  • Group Dining
  • Chef's Table
  • Special Occasion Dining
  • Business Dining
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Private Rooms
  • Valet Parking

Recognition for Morimoto

2006 Editorial Winner - Sushi
2004 Audience Winner - Sushi
2004 Audience Winner - Trendy Scene

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