Morimoto Restaurant Review
723 Chestnut St. (7th St.) 
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Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-413-9070 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
Morimoto Restaurant is one of our 2012
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| Top 10 Philadelphia Japanese Restaurants
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Cuisine
Open
Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner nightlyFeatures
- Heart-healthy dishes
- Private room(s)
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Open late
- Valet parking
- Casual dressy
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 Although he's rarely in house, Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto created the imaginative Japanese fusion menu at the heart of this striking eatery, notable for its sculpted white walls, undulating wooden ceiling, and booths that change color. Not everything is mysterious, and anyone can find something to their liking that still has some indefinable difference. The omakase meals ($80, $120) are multiple courses of what the chef de cuisine thinks looks good that night, and if you put yourself in his hands you will not be disappointed. The sushi bar, with its selection of live fish, is also an option. Entrées are substantial---and whimsical. "Angry chicken" takes the Indian spicing route with cumin, coriander and yogurt. "Surf and turf" can't get more luxurious with lobster and Kobe beef. For tableside action, point to the ishi yaki buri bop---yellowtail on rice cooked tableside in a hot stone bowl. Pair your meal with saké---chef Morimoto even has his own line worth trying.
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