Morimoto in Philadelphia - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

An amazing restaurant in Philadelphia. If you are going anywhere, choose this one! Finally got to sit at the sushi bar, loved it. Went on a not over crowded night and it was so amazing! Speaking to the chefs and being entertained with never disappointing food is the best. The fish is always top quality and I personally do not want to move out of Philly because I love it here so much.

Most of the time when experience is bad, we don't write reviews on them. But this one, we had to. Three generation of my family visited all the way from Northern NJ to celebrate a very special evening. The entire Omakase experience took well over two hours. Food was average at best. I would be shocked if Chef Morimoto approved this qualify (or lack there of) and service. We will NOT be going back. We will NOT be going there again and would NOT recommend anyone to this restaurant.

The highlights. The food was fantastic. Party of 2, we did omakase + sake pairing + a few additional menu choices. Everything was very good or better. I probably wouldn’t do the sake pairing again but it was good, there were just other, better, imo choices. The flow of the staff was consistent and attentive. That said many were just going through the paces. Our main server clearly didn’t have much, if any prior food service experience, or training, which for this style, reputation and price point is pretty disappointing. Which leads me to the next negative. Cleanliness. For those that balk at the “if I’m spending” statement I apologize but we’ll just have to agree to disagree. If I’m spending over $700 on dinner for 2 it’s my belief that my server shouldn’t grab my water glass by the rim to refill it. That the tables and floors, walls and bathrooms, etc should be clean. Morimoto is not. It’s clean like a $30/plate chain restaurant clean but that’s the best I can say. There’s superfluous wiping, but nothing is clean and servers consistently go from clearing tables, picking up trash, etc. to serving food without wiping, washing, sanitizing, exercising any kind of basic food service hygiene procedures or training. The space itself is fantastic. The execution of the construction is hurried but acceptable (speaking as someone who has built out several high end restaurants) but the design elements and theme are gorgeous. My hats off to the architects snd designers, a job very well done. Would we return? Maybe. Sit at the counter, try a different tact with the menu, assume we get a different server (who was, to her credit unfailingly pleasant, just poorly trained or not suited for high end food service)? Maybe. There are other very good omakase choices in Philly that are without question better per $/spent. All in all a pleasant evening, I would just say that almost every $750 meal for 2 I have experienced was better.

Great food and recommendations from staff. The restaurant itself is beautiful, though I had an early dinner on a weekday, so would love to visit again at the weekend!

Food was delicious, service was attentive. Color-changing booths are a fun touch.

Simply the Best!!! Ask for Andrew he is a wonderfully attentive waiter and great guy! 😁👍

I was looking forward to this experience but I was a little disappointed . The sushi was mediocre, the wagyu dumplings were amazing, and the wagyu hot stone was delicious ... rice dish was amazing to . I would go back and try entrees but I think I hyped the sushi up because it was Morimoto. Honestly the sushi at Kawa was much better , so I'll stick with them.for sushi. The restaraunt is beautiful , the interaction with staff could have been more memorable . That rice and the dumplings warrants another visit ...I'll keep you posted😁

Me and my fiancé had dinner reservations somewhere else in the city but I came across Morimoto on tik tok and thought it looked like a great place to check out. Upon arrival, it’s easy to miss as there’s no sign just glass green doors and a valet guy out front. The decor is really unique and nice for a date night. Our server was outstanding, wish I could remember her name. Overall the experience was pleasant but the bill ended up being $280 (after credit card surcharge) and what we had just didn’t justify what we paid. The drinks were awesome but the sushi and 15 hour pork belly left much more to be desired. The food just was not worth the price

This is a true signature food from the Iron Chef Morimoto. We tried the A5 Kobe Beef, the hot stone wagyu and also their unique taste of desserts

This is a must 🙌 👏 👌 💯 I mean I don't usually gives five stars back to back like that to the places that I visited but Morimoto was by far the best experience I've had in a restaurant And not to forget my waitress Armari she was just top tier I will definitely go back to review again Great experience and thank you for making my birthday a success

I've been to Morimoto many times over the years, and the food is still consistently great, and very fresh. Unfortunately this time, the service was subpar. Our server (and other waitstaff like food runners, etc.) was friendly, but disappeared for long periods of time. Food came out before our first glass of sake. It was my husband's birthday, which I noted in the reservation, but no one ever mentioned that. After we finished a carafe of sake, I ordered 2 different glasses to go with 2 last pieces of sushi. We received these (sake & sushi) at the same time, but then nearly 45mins passed with NO ONE stopping by. We kept looking around trying to flag someone, get someone's attention, walk around, but everyone was in the back I guess. No one even came by to fill up our long empty water glasses, clear empty plates, etc. Finally our server reappeared, and we just asked for the check. She said, with surprise, "Oh, no dessert?" I mean, are you serious? We had planned to order more sake and dessert, but by the time someone came back to us we just wanted to leave. Leisurely pace is one thing, but this was unacceptable. Additionally, as other reviewers have mentioned, the place is certainly in need of a refresh. I think just a touch up and deep cleaning would be warranted. When Morimoto first opened, it was a premier destination and experience, and a singular experience in Philly, but that is no longer the case. There is a lot more competition on the Philly food scene, so they need to keep up if they want to continue to charge the prices they do.

I came with a group and had the tasting menu with the drink pairings. Everything was amazing. I’ve been here a couple of times and the standard menu is all really good. Drink pairings was a diverse selection of sake, and wine.

This place is amazing! The food was amazing. The service was fantastic. I believe Fedra was the name of our server and she was great. The guys behind the counter were also great. Everything was just wonderful here.

Excellent restaurant and one of my new favorites in Philadelphia. I visited right after work and did not need a reservation. After seating me immediately, my waitress Hanna greeted me and began to ask what my preferences were. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and recommended I try the Tuna Pizza. It was great and a nice starter. I then ordered a Tuna Maki roll and Spicy Yellowtail Maki roll. The roll was very fresh and delicious. The service here is what stands out. My Pellegrino was always poured into my glass and at times without me noticing. I look forward to bringing business clients, family and friends on my next visit to Philadelphia.

The staff was very friendly and even gave us a couple of treats as we were there celebrating our anniversary. Everything we ate was excellent. The sushi was the best I've had since I was in Japan. I don't normally care for shrimp, but even the shrimp tempura my wife ordered was delicious with the wasabi aioli. The drinks were wonderful and the wagyu dumplings and steak were to die for. The only very small criticism I would have was the steak was cut a bit thick for wagyu. Would have been even better cut thinner to enjoy the texture and have more slices. Overall was an excellent dining experience and my wife was also cracking up at the interestingly shaped table lamps.

First time visiting Morimoto in Philadelphia and we can't wait to go back! My friend and I decided to go with the omakase option - chef's tasting selection of 8 courses including dessert + oysters as our starter course. Everything was phenomenal! Great service and overall ambiance. Highly recommend visiting if you're in the area.

Amazing 10 star dinner. Fresh food amazing drinks. A must. Best restaurant in town. I loved everything. Worth the price.

Food is meh, Wagyu on the stone + crispy rice tuna are the musts. The rest is avg. Atmosphere is very tik tok/viral oriented so if you want to maybe go be the next influencer, you can come here.

It's easier to get a reservation now than it was back in the day, but the experience is still incredible. I suggest the omakase, and they were even able to do a no-shellfish version for my wife. We also did the sake pairing, and it was perfect. Our server was outstanding. This was one of our favorite meals. Thank you to the folks at Morimoto, and if you have the resources you should try it, too.

Such a great experience, outstanding service and gorgeous decor.

Went here tonight for my daughter’s birthday. I’m giving the food three stars because my salmon was yuck. It was so grossly greasy. My glass of white wine was so bland and cost $18 and the wasabi rice was so spicy I kept coughing :( I gave the service five stars because our waitress was adorable, nice and so helpful Atmosphere could be better! And our dessert… it was a ball of chocolate that they lit on fire. Not good at all. I will not be back here

Morimoto was excellent! Ate a delicious meal of Tuna Sushi and Wagyu Beef Udon while in the city for work one evening and was pleased at the entire experience - the vibe, the service, and of course the food. As one would expect from a restaurant holding the namesake of an Iron Chef, Morimoto's menu of classic Japanese with some twists and flair is highly likely to please anyone in Philly looking to eat like the judges might on the classic food network show. I certainly was not disappointed, and likely will return when I'm in the area again.

Hannah was an excellent server who provided us with great help and made our dinner experience wonderful. She went completely above and beyond in her service and was extremely sweet and kind. She even helped us with recommendations of places to go for the rest of our stay in which she gave us multiple suggestions and was very knowledgeable about the city. If you go to Morimoto ask for Hannah she is the best!!

Best Japanese restaurant in Pennsylvania hands down. A friend me and my girlfriend here for my birthday, it was the BEST MEAL IVE HAD IN MY LIFE. This isn't an exaggeration, had a bunch of different things, the sushi, wagyu, cocktails, dessert, and the sake were the best I've ever had. Its expensive but the whole thing was a culinary experience rather then just a dinner. The different grades of tuna were great with the otoro being out of this world, I always hated sake but enjoyed the 6 different types I've tried, best espresso martini I ever had, the wagyu I had was the best peice of beef I've ever eaten. The service, food, atmosphere was a next level culinary experience. Everything I've eaten since has paled in comparison. Highly recommended if you enjoy Japanese food, you must take the time to come here at least once in your life. Or youd be robbing yourself of potentially the best meal of your life.

Very good service, and good preparation. Better than other expensive Japanese cuisine.

Wow. I've been here before and it was good, but we ordered better this time and it was AWESOME! Cool vibe even though it's looked the same for years. Our severs were super nice and attentive. The food was excellent. We had the dumplings and Toro tartare to start. Loved both, but the Toro served with crispy wafers and sauce is a must. The rice with waygu beef comes raw and our server cooked it at the table and the miso cod were both delicious and I highly recommend. I could have passed on the potatoes and dessert. Not nearly as good as the rest of the meal. Also had a great Japanese beer.

Delicious food, fantastic service and amazing atmosphere. If you love sushi...graba. Few rolls

Wagyu udon was the best thing in our opinion, great sushi and drink menu too

We LOVED our time at Morimoto. The food was phenomenal, the atmosphere was unique, and the service was second to none.

Overpriced and subpar experience. Omakase and beverage pairing were a massive let down. Service was OK, food quality really bad. Restaurant generally dirty and in disrepair. Expected way more. Even writing a review the next day tells you how I feel like my $600+ could have been better spent somewhere else. Gutted.

Morimoto has been a special resturant for my husband and I. We always rave about the food and service. This was our first time back in awhile. The service was okay and at this type of resturant it shouldn't be anything short of phenomenal and the quality of the food and preparation of dishes has greatly decreased. We don't mind paying more money for amazing food. But spending money on standard food hurts.

Omakase unfortunately isn’t worth the price.

Had the omakase. The waygu was disappointing. I was expecting it to a more amazing of a food experience considering Morimoto was an Iron Chef.

I went here for a celebration dinner for a business thing and it was so great! The crispy tuna was mouthwatering and spicy. The wagyu dumplings were insane, and the sushi was fantastic. The salmon entree (in pic) was hands down the best salmon I’ve ever had. Plus the service and vibe of the restaurant was really good too. I love that they gave us a complimentary dessert too which was unexpected and a classy touch

Update: They did reach out to me to make right, I appreciate the work the manager took the give me a better future experience. Awful experience, waiter was not at all accommodating for our birthday celebration. Ordered Omakase and had a terrible time, would never recommend. People around us got candles and nice plates for their birthdays, my wife got nothing for hers. Absolutely awful time, which is a shame because the food was so good. Avoid at all costs, better places to get good Japanese food, without the cost and terrible service.

I ate every single bite except for the wasabi. What an experience. I went alone and took all the food and drink recommendations of my server, Andrew. He suggested the 8-piece seasonal sushi sampler plus the crunchy yellowtail roll, and it was the perfect amount of food. For dessert, I went with the calamansi tart. Good lord. It was amazing, and I'm still thinking about it. The entire meal was absolutely worth the price, and I can't say enough good things about the service.

Went here for a special occasion. Spent a small fortune, but the food and the staff were awesome. It was a bit noisy though, and I’m sorry I took who I did with me, but the chef’s sampler and the paired sake flight were worth the money. I’m not sure what all I ate, but it was amazing.

Server was great! Food was delicious. I got the chef special for $165 and it was yummy but absolutely not worth the money.

Sushi here was pretty fantastic but a bit pricy at around 20 bucks a roll. We got the chef’s choice and the fatty tuna sashimi was to die for. Rolls were creative and flavorful. The drinks were good, not great. Dessert was fantastic. The interior was super chic and service was fantastic. Server visited often and took drinks, refilled water, etc. pretty much immediately.

I had an amazing experience here. There was a slight wait and was beginning to get frustrated but the manager Dan totally made the wait worth it. He was SO kind, explained what happened and made sure we were seated promptly. The ambience, food, service was 10/10.

I have nothing but amazing things to say about my experience. Dan the manager was honestly so hospitable, kind and made our experience amazing. Definitely recommend

I wish I could give it 4.5 stars. The music is way too loud. Our server was amazing, and very knowledgeable, but a lot of times it was hard to hear him due to the music. We were celebrating our 6th wedding anniversary, decided to go with the tasting menu and were very amazed by every plate. The drink menu is vast and we loved our cocktails. The food was delicious and the presentation was stunning!

Best dining experience I have ever had. Food, service and drinks were top notch. The drink and food pairing was amazing.

We ordered Omakase and Sushi Combo with a Chirashi Bowl. Sitting here now almost 2 hours and still waiting for Sushi and Desert from Omakase. For God's sake it's ONLY 9 courses. All the chefs are busy but not making our food. If I hadn't ordered the Chirashi bowl I'd been starving. that Chirashi bowl alone took around 30-45mins. Omakase is over priced for its price, the Chawanmushi or whatever is too salty. Same as the sauce used for Wagyu. This is not my first time here and I got disappointed. This is not how I remember it. Quality of fish is okay but way too bland. I would not recommend this place for Omakase. there's plenty of choices in town nowadays.

We sat at the counter and got a nice view of the entire restaurant from where we sat. The sashimi chef special was nice and fresh as we expected to be at price and Morimoto restaurant. Our service was ok, we left her good tip. Unfortunately we got a nice view inside the kitchen and saw two men taking turn to make sure the food is properly prepared before it gets pick up by the wait staff. They both had long beard and hair that we thought thank goodness we are not order anything from the main kitchen. It is not hygienic to see hair and beard are not well kept to avoid any hair fall into the food being served. The restaurant has low lighting so if people are talking and not pay attention to their food I guess little hair in their food would not hurt. I don't want anything that is not an ingredient in my food, especially hair of any kind.especially at a nice restaurant like Morimoto.

I went for a birthday celebration dinner. The atmosphere was nice. The food was okay.

I was fortunate to go to Morimoto in Philly to do their omakase. This is a chef's tasting selection that varies from day to day, and each course is unique. I can't begin to describe everything, but I can say that the experience was well worth it. It was a unique dinner experience that made my girlfriend and I happy on our anniversary. The sushi had such impeccable care in presentation and quality, the wagyu was great (by itself and in the udon), the cod was melt in the mouth delicate, and the scallops were tender. I ate a lot of things outside of my comfort zone, but it was well worth it! The service was fantastic, and the setting was beautiful. Ps, sorry for the lighting being weird, it was difficult with so many colors from the lights!

Very classy with great ambiance. I had sushi - seasonal selection and soba. Soba wasn’t up to my expectations but sushi was very fresh and tasty. The server was friendly as well. Will definitely visit this place again!

Great service as server was friendly and attentive to our groups food allergies! The place looks amazing with the modern clean appeal and the lights. It was very loud in there though, which made it hard to hear each other and the servers. Food was okay. The toban yaki was too salty. Salmon was good, but lacked due to no sides included besides the rice. The iski yaki had good flavors although the beef was tough to chew. The sushi was amazing- loved the spicy aioli as well. We had a birthday in the group so they brought out a complimentary dessert for him which was a nice touch! If I go back, I would stick with the sushi.

This was a spectacular experience! We ordered omakase, which is essentially chef's table...we leave the details to you". It was 8 courses plus dessert. Absolutely fantastic!

We extremely loved this place and will be returning! The edamame, sushi, and wagyu udon were all delicious, particularly those unique noodles. We overall loved the beautiful interior and ambiance, as well as the great service too. Definitely a top spot!

I have LOVED this as a special place for decades. When I was pregnant with my second son (over 19 years ago), their rock shrimp tempura crunchy shrimp appetizer was a CONSTANT craving! I came back 3 weeks ago and was so disappointed with it. I actually think a cheaper one in Rehoboth at Saketumi is so much better. However. I HAVE to admit their authentically friendly system for food service is TOP NOTCH. Between keeping water topped off, paying constant attention, and being super timely, Morimoto never fails.

Remains my favorite restaurant. The food and the vibe is just awesome.

Food was good but definitely overpriced. Tried many different dishes. Spicy tuna crispy rice was below average. Recommend the rock shrimp, tuna pizza and wagu dumplings.

Amazing food, great experience. The interior design of the restaurant is clean and progressive with cool uplighting everywhere. The wait staff are on top on things but not pushy or aggressively hanging over you. Highlights were the wasabi rice and stone cooked Wagyu Appetizers for me.The sushi was super fresh and the Morimotos branded saki was some of the best I have had in my life May 2024 - 2 years later and it’s still excellent

Great flavours. Cool ambiance. The staff was very kind and accommodating. Prices were fair. Definitely would recommend it if you're in the neighborhood. The Katsu curry was on point.

Tried 5 items. 3 were awesome. 2 were very normal / ok. Will eat again.

I don't know where to start with this review because I debated if it should be 3 Stars. Years ago my Korean brother dined in your private room on a family vacation with his American in-laws. My niece and nephew have dined all over the world in fine dining establishments and still rate their experience at Morimoto's Philadelphia as one of their best meals. My sister-in-law stressed how I could not go to Philadelphia and skip dining at Morimoto's. My Foodie BFF and I had done a vacation in NYC last summer to dine at several Michelin Star Restaurants. She lives close to Philadelphia and stated the Restaurants in Philadelphia are just as good despite the Michelin Guide not currently rating Philadelphia. However, she really did not want to eat at Morimoto's. I opted to bribe her to be my guest as my thank you for doing the driving and majority of our planning for our Philadelphia trip together. I have been to Philadelphia several times before but not with a fine dining friend. Booking a reservation was a super simple phone call and I was surprised how many seatings options were open. I was called the day of my dinner reservation at lunchtime to confirm my reservation. So I had looked at the regular menu in advance and selected several items that caught my attention the most. I showed my menu list to our waiter to find out if this was a sufficient order to share for two people or I needed to order more items. We ended up deleting one menu item as a side dish and ordered the three appetizers, rice dish, entree and side dish that I planned. We also included the Fukumitsuya Sake Flight, Tozal Plum Sake, and seasonal Panna Cotta with Merengue. The menu could have better described the actual dishes. Perhaps that was our waiters job to give more information but as I had a full menu planned he simply rewrote my list and started to bring our dishes. We started with Waygu Carpaccio, Yuzu Sauce, Hot Oil and Mitsuba Leaf. This is explained on the menu to be thinly sliced. It is, however, not the normal thinness for a Carpaccio. We did like the flavoring of the Yuzu Sauce and Hot Oil. The Mitsuba Leaf was totally not memorable. Toro Tartare with Fresh Wasabi, Sesame Sauce, and Rice Crackers with Nori Flakes arrived next. We were most impressed with the thin, crisp Rice Crackers. We liked the Seasame Sauce but I did not taste the Fresh Wasabi in the portions I ate. I let my guest eat the majority of this appetizer because she did not like the final appetizer. The final appetizer was Rock Shrimp Tempura in what tasted like a Sweet and Sour Sauce with a Little Kick. I was shocked to discover the sauce is supposed to be Gochujang Aioli because like my brother, I am also biologically Korean. This Sauce did not taste like Gochujang. The 15 Hour Pork Kahuni with Scallop Porridge arrived lidless. Perhaps a lid until served would help keep the dish hot for a longer period? We both really liked the Pork Belly. There was, however, too much soy sauce and it overpowered the Scallop in the Porridge. We were both impressed with the Seafood Toban Yaki with Prawns, Extra Large Sea Scallops, Partially Encased in Shell King Crab, Clams, and Citrus Butter. I was expecting this to be a cold seafood tower. The menu should explain that this is a hot pot including Baby Bok Choy and Mushrooms in a light Seafood Broth and is a dish to be shared with a table vs ordered as a single diner's meal. Clams were a bit small but probably added a layer to the broth. Overall, we would rate this dish 5 Stars. Side dish was Hoku Hoku Potatoes. This was delightfully light but the sauce didn't add to the dish. And truly with the size of the order, this dish was unnecessary and barely eaten. We did not take this home. Seasonal Panna Cotta with Merengue was a substantially smaller serving than the version I had at Zahav the night before. My guest is quite the spirits aficionado and none of the sakis really drew her attention. This meal was not Michelin worthy.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Morimoto, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The ambiance was upscale and inviting, setting the stage for a memorable meal. I opted for the pork belly plate with porridge, and despite having a seafood allergy, the chef graciously accommodated my dietary restrictions by freshly preparing my meal from scratch. The result was nothing short of spectacular. The pork belly was impeccably cooked, so tender that it practically melted in my mouth like butter. The attention to detail and the chef's willingness to cater to my needs truly elevated the dining experience. In addition to the pork belly, I also indulged in some sushi, opting for a veggie option. The sushi was freshly made, evident from the vibrant flavors and quality ingredients. Each bite was a delightful explosion of taste, showcasing the culinary expertise of the kitchen staff. To round off the meal, I savored a delightful flan, accompanied by an exquisite Apple compote on the side. The combination of creamy flan and tangy compote was a perfect finale to an already outstanding dining experience. Overall, Morimoto Restaurant exceeded my expectations with its high-end, top-notch Asian cuisine, impeccable service, and attention to detail. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience. **Rating: 5/5** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Surprisingly good. The green tea noodles I would pass on but the sushi and hot stone noodles were good.

Great but I guess you get what you pay for

The food and experience was amazing. Our server, Shirley, 100% was the best. She made great recommendations and it was totally worth the trip. So much delicious sushi!

I had a wonderful birthday experience here. The waitress was humorous and provided excellent recommendations. I started with the "This is a Pen" cocktail, which was both smooth and flavorful. For the appetizer, I enjoyed the salmon carpaccio, enhanced by a tasty sauce and microgreens. The black cod miso for my main course was phenomenal, even surpassing Nobu Malibu's version. The waitress pleasantly surprised me with a birthday dessert, adding a special touch to the evening. The space is perfect for large groups or a date night, with a bar on the second floor.

Delicious food, wonderful service, amazing experience!

We came here with my wife to celebrate my tenure! My wife arranged the place and I loved when I entered this place. The atmosphere was great. A little loud so you need to speak loudly. The waitress was great and friendly. The wagyu dumplings were good. They also gave us complimentary wagyu steak which was delicious. I also enjoyed their ramen as well. The mousse was great. Yellowtail crunchy sushi roll was great but we weren’t impressed with others. That’s why I am giving 4 stars. I would actually give 4.5 stars if I had the choice. I can recommend this place.

We spent our anniversary here and absolutely loved it. Everything we ordered was amazing. My husband splurged on the kobe and was actually tearing up! Our server was also lovely, and very helpful with my allergies. So worth the price.

Fantastic sushi. Great menu with lots of options, I can't wait to go back. Service was excellent.

Unfortunately it's become way too pricey for what it is. Hard to justify.

After +10yrs, I finally got a chance to return. Everything was as I remembered, even the questionable lighting. I've never spent so much money on a meal, left hungry but still satisfied. I went with the chefs seasonal sushi. Sat at the bar and enjoyed the show. The waitress told me what everything was, but honestly didn't care. I knew it was all going to be delicious, and it didn't disappoint. I had to order some saba and I'm sad now. Nice things I can't have where I'm from and all. Server gave me suggestions for next time, I need to start saving up.

Everything was fantastic. We had the omakase with sake pairing, and it was well worth the price. We were served 8 courses with 8 perfectly paired drinks over 3 hours. Time flew by, and we left both full and satisfied. The Hokkaido scallops were the highlight of the night for me. The staff was all knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful. I also deeply appreciate the casual atmosphere - our server asked if we had preferences, anything we didn't like, before we got started. We went in wanting to try whatever the omakase had to offer, but it was nice knowing there was at least a chance to say no to something before it was prepared for us. All in all, highly recommend. Morimoto's is very accessible without sacrificing quality. The chefs here are truly masters of their craft. And if you venture into the omakase, you'll experience some really interesting and fun flavor pairings.

This was some of the best food I have had in a very long time! This place is so exquisite, and this restaurant offers a “different kind of eating” I feel. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to treat themselves to an amazing and wonderful dining experience.

My family and I ate here yesterday with a Stephen Starr gift card. The atmosphere was impressive with the colorful lighting, decor and architecture. The music gave it a club-like atmosphere. We were excited to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience and ordered tuna tartare, half shell crab (note, this is three snow crab legs, not half a crab), seafood toban yaki, chicken katsu curry, and the udon with wagyu beef. Unfortunately, most items were oversalted. The tuna tartare came with a peanut sauce that didn't taste much like peanut because of the overwhelming salt taste, the chicken katsu curry had meat in the sauce but the sauce was too salty, the seafood toban yaki was steeped in an salty sauce that overwhelmed the butter flavor. The half shell crab and udon were my favorite dishes, however, the mayo on the crab and the sweet sauce of the udon seemed to overwhelm the more expensive ingredients (the crab and wagyu). I've heard good things about the omakase at the restaurant, but was disappointed that the a la carte menu items were oversalted and felt overpriced and underwhelming as a result. Our server, Andrew, was patient and attentive, however, and the wait staff was efficient and observant. We love Iron Chef Morimoto, but were confused and disappointed in the overly salty food.

Excellent omakase tasting menu! We've been to a number of omakase experiences, and this one topped them all. Every dish was unique in some way and had some element that we had never seen before. Beyond the great good, the vibrant restaurant atmosphere and beautiful plating also contributed to a wonderful evening.

The food was ok, nothing special. I’m giving this a 3 star review because the drinks were on point & we had the most delightful bar tender. Back to the food, it would have been a more pleasant experience if the chef wasn’t so heavy handed on the salt. Every dish was extremely salty, it took away from the natural flavor of the food. My waygu was so juicy & tender but I couldn’t eat more than a couple pieces, I did not take it home. We spent $800 on dinner for 4 people, ended up having swollen ankles by the end of the night.

It was loud! So loud it was hard to hear our dinner companions. The service was outstanding. Definitely worthy of their one Michellin star. Unfortunately, all of the dishes were way over salted. Consistently, all of the dishes were too salty except for the sushi. I ordered the chicken ramen, which lacked a lot of the common ingredients you would expect in a Michellin star bowl of ramen. It was just chicken, broth, and noodles. The broth was over the top chicken flavor. But in the end, it was so salty that I couldn't even finish the broth. We ordered the side of mushrooms, which were delicious but also way over salted. Unfortunately, everyone at the table suffered from over salted dishes. We didn't complain to our very attentive waitress. Clearly, this is how the kitchen intended it. We shared the cliche but fun flaming chocolate desert. Everyone's cocktails were fantastic, and I tried one of the mocktails that was fantastic. The men's bathroom was clean and shared the same vibe and decor of the restaurant, but you had to walk downstairs around a hall, and it seemed to be shared with a nightclub.

Morimoto in Philadelphia is a culinary adventure, blending ancient Japanese traditions with modern culinary techniques. The atmosphere is both cutting-edge and comfortable, making it a haven for food enthusiasts. The service is highly rated, with staff known for their friendliness and expertise. The sushi is a highlight, often described as some of the best, with memorable flavors that linger. While the desserts may have a strong alcohol taste for some, the overall dining experience at Morimoto is one of daring and delicious exploration.

Amazing experience! Our server Andrew was very attentive and kind.

Very nice dinner! I really enjoyed the fresh chirachi as well as the special dessert: yuzu, white chocolate and panna cotta 😍

been here twice and had good experiences with food/service, but what really makes this place amazing is the ambience. a must anytime i'm in philadelphia!

Had our anniversary dinner here and it was spectacular. The cocktails were excellent and so was the sake. We started with sashimi from the seasonal menu and honestly that was my favorite part of the meal. The yellowtail app and the entrees were also excellent. Can’t wait to go back here! This place lives up to the expectations!

Food and service are impeccable and have been for years. The cocktails are a miss; whiskey and sake selection are good. Definitely recommend the omakase.

この店は最高でした！料理からサービスまですべてが最高でした。ランチスペシャルを注文しましたが、値段の割に量が多くて驚きました。ロールパン3つ、スープ、サラダを頼んで約12ドルでした。この町で一番お得です。お寿司は新鮮でおいしかったです。すべてが完璧でした。またここで注文します。

This store was great! Everything from the food to the service was excellent. I ordered the lunch special and was surprised at how large the portion was for the price. It cost about $12 for 3 rolls, soup, and salad. It's the best value in town. The sushi was fresh and delicious. Everything was perfect. I will order here again.

I had the pleasure of taking my stepson to Morimoto last night as an early birthday gift. First of all, the atmosphere is awesome. I don't know how they made the dining area feel so spacious, yet still retain some form of intimacy while your dining, but they pulled it off! Secondly, the drinks were delicious! Well-crafted, delicious, and strong! Some were deliciously simple, and others had an inherent complexity that ended up being a precursor to the upcoming meal (in a very good way!). Thirdly, the food!! Lord, the food... unbelievable. My stepson and I decided to put our meal in the chef's hands and went with the Morimoto Omakase. Best. Decision. Ever. I firmly believe the chef put his absolute soul into every dish we had. The chef and staff represented not only themselves, but the restaurant AND their teachers/instructors well. I have absolutely no negative critiques. You know you are having a wonderful dining experience when you are already thinking about returning to the same restaurant while you're dining! I also want to make a honourable mention to the wait staff at Morimoto. These unsung heroes deserve some heartfelt recognition for the service they provided last night. They were very kind, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable. They took the time to describe every single dish that the chef presented us, and in some cases how it was prepared and even suggested on the optimal method of consuming said dish. We followed their suggestions, and were very grateful! All in all, a wonderful experience? 10/10. I'm already looking forward to my next experience.

So, great presentation, nice atmosphere we tried the yuni (sea urchin) it was fm Japan,😞 yeah not a fan. Had spicy rice tuna 👍🏽👍🏽 Tried the yasai ramen👎🏽👎🏽!! A hard no on that. Sent it back. The oysters 👍🏽👍🏽🫶🏼 had the hamachi ponzu👍🏽👍🏽🫶🏼 over all great experience something different..

Came here for valentines’s dinner and overall was a good experience, the waiter was very attentive, the food is good but not spectacular for the price. The interior decor and super interesting and unique. Wouldn’t exactly come back but was a good experience to try.

I love it here! The food was amazing and for a fine dining restaurant they had big portions. It’s a must go if you’re in Philly.

Very cool spot, but overpriced and the food is really just OK… disappointing experience overall.

I wanted to take pictures, but the tasting menu was just to die for. Our server guided us through the meal, the support team described every dish without hesitation, and my glass was always full. I haven't had such a perfect experience at a restaurant in years. Great job to the team, Thank you for a great night. It's worth every penny.

Amazing food and vibes!! Great service

We had an omakase set, and it was the worst Asian food I've ever had. The sushi isn't even as good as $20 Vic Sushi. The rice isn't cooked; it tastes like hard grains, and the sushi is super salty. All you taste is the hard grain rice and salt. It's definitely not worth $400. If you have the budget for sushi, save it for your next trip to Japan

Very long waiting time for order😮‍💨

Food was presented beautifully and fast BUT definitely for show, it was mostly bland and no acidity whatsoever. The oysters tastes old and not worth your money.. green salad was just lettuce topped with shredded beets and radish. Sushi rolls were too little and I’d say I’ve had better at a convenient store in Beijing. Definitely not worth it, I MIGHT only come back for drinks if I ever

Was really looking forward to trying this place but we were not impressed with any of the food we had. I never send food back, but had to send back the toro tartare which came out frozen and did not taste fresh. All of the dishes were mediocre and not anything worth coming back for. Our server was great and extremely understanding when we had to send back a dish. Unfortunately will not be returning

Food and service was very good. We enjoyed the decor but it was quite loud and I could not hear the people across the table from me but don’t let that deter you from trying out this hip place. Extensive wine and sake list and they have wagyu steaks. I liked the eel roll, spicy tuna and hamachi sashimi.

Morimoto is a great place to go have fantastic cuisine.

super cool place the vibe is great and the food is even better! the quality is 10/10, would recommend this place to anyone for a fun night out for sushi!!

First off let me just say what a pretty restaurant! the ambiance, the colors, the sleek futuristic design omg I’m obsessed. Very pricey $$$$ but needless to say it was well worth every penny. The flavors for every course were immaculate and the plating is just the cherry on top. Chefs kiss!

We love this place. Such a fun vibe. It really brings back Sex and the City vibes. The sushi is top notch. You will have a blast here drinking, eating and enjoying a night to remember with friends.

Amazing experience, really made me feel like something special here with an elegant experience! My server, Grace went above and beyond with her great attitude and knowledge of the menu! When I’m back in town I will most definitely be back!