1,019 reviews
#27 of 4,745 Restaurants in Philadelphia₹₹₹₹, Japanese, Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options+1 215-413-9070+ Add websiteImprove this listing
Hours
Sun
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Mon
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tue
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wed
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thu
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sat
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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CUISINES
Japanese
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
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Morimoto is serving contemporary Japanese cuisine. Chef Masaharu Morimoto of Iron Chef prepares traditional dishes with a modern flair.
CUISINES
Japanese
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
FEATURES
Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
1,019 reviews
Excellent
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208
Average
90
Poor
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v0yageur22
1373 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
We decided to splurge on the omikase dinner and it was one of the best Japanese meals we have ever had (ranking right up their with some of our all time favorite meals in Kyoto and Tokyo). The ambiance is entrancing with changing colors, the service was professional, helpful and impeccable, and the fish was artful, fresh, and amazingly delicious. This was a truly memorable meal.
Written 17 February 2020
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shakepaws
Bloomsburg54 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
This is the 2nd time ordering the Chef's Omacase. The courses can be seen in our photos. We were provided 9 courses (versus 10 or so the first time) and the price was about $50 more per person. Food was prepared nicely and was full of flavor. I'm just a bit of a sushi snob and would have liked to try some more exotic fish. All in all, it was a good experience, just wasn't as floored as I was with our first trip.
Written 11 February 2020
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dogface1739
Front Royal137 contributions
Apr 2021 • business
With a suggestion from our coworkers that live local, my brother and I gave this restaurant a try. Wow, what a positive experience.
The menu is touch free using my own phone. Our waiter Richard was very informative and patient. We started our experience with a drink. I had the Kisetsu no. We both decided to go with the Morimoto Omakase ($125) with an add on of Wagyu beef. We also tried the whisky and sake flights. Throughout the meal we enjoyed several courses and each was explained of what it contained and how it was prepared. This was a first and rare occurrence to spend this kind of money but when it was all diminished, I would do it again. Everything was plated and presented expertly. The taste mirrored the presentation.
If you find yourself in the area wanting to try something new, I highly recommend you giving Morimoto a try.
Written 2 April 2021
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Andres72423
Bridgeport4799 contributions
Sept 2021 • couples
Forever and a day my girlfriend and I have been huge Iron Chef fans. We often marvel at Chef Morimoto's skill and the dishes he comes up with on the show. We never ever thought we would have the chance to actually dine at one of his restaurants. This weekend we traveled to Philadelphia and I just happened to come across this restaurants as I was trying to find a special place to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday. I called and was lucky enough to make reservations. From the minute we arrived we were treated like a million dollars. Our server was Alejandra, she was tremendous. She expertly took us through the menu and she was so personable. Even suggested some sake which would pair with my food and my taste. For starters we had the Salmon carpaccio, it was out of this world. Sliced so thinly and yet packed with flavor. My girlfriend ordered the Miso soup, I am normally not a fan but I tasted it and it was good. For our entrees I had the 12 oz. American NY strip served with the Caulilini Gomaae which essentially was cauliflower fried with bread crumbs. I love cauliflower but this side was outrageously good. The best I ever had!!! My girlfriend had the Kalbi lamb chops with the Wasabi fried rice. The chops were cooked perfectly and the fried rice was so good. The Wasabi have the rice an amazing flavor. At first I thought it would be too hot but it wasn’t. She loved it. Since we were celebrating a birthday we had to get dessert and boy was I so glad we left room for dessert- we ordered the Fiery Chocolate. The Fiery Chocolate is flourless chocolate cake, raspberry ice cream, toasted meringue, sesame. Bottom line if you come here, you have to order this dessert. It was unbelievable, I could eat this every day. The dessert was served, they poured a cup of grain alcohol over the chocolate sphere and as it melted it exposed the chocolate cake. What an amazing display which tasted even better. The whole meal was perfect, if I could give 10 stars I would.
Written 8 September 2021
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DestressedA
166 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
My only regret is not finding Morimoto sooner on my trips to Philly. The staff was extremely accommodating and friendly. The service was on point. The food was amazing.
The yellowtail appetizer and the rolls I ordered told me everything about how fresh and amazing they present their cuisine.
Add all of this with the incredibly cool interior of the restaurant, it’s a must experience.
Written 26 January 2020
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Tom B
Richmond187 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Fantastic meal at Morimoto's, enhanced by the knowledgable and professional staff. Good drinks menu with several unique cocktails, and a wide selection of sake for paring with your food. We had a variety of appetizers, sashimi, sushi and rolls, and each piece was both elegantly constructed and delicious. Don't forget to round off your meal with dessert the fiery chocolate tart is a fun choice!
Written 1 March 2020
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PurpleLabi
Westchester County260 contributions
Mar 2020 • couples
Been to Morimoto in Orlando a few times, first time here in Philly. Very nice experience. They are consistent. Service was great. Food was delicious. Ambiance was quiet and cozy in a modern way. Menu is always exciting. For apps, we had the wagyu dumpling and the Morimoto tempura, for dinner I had the wagyu ishimbop, wife had the Chefs sushi special which was an assortment of sushi. Dessert was interesting, ginger ice cream, ginger snaps. Delicious dinner.
Written 5 March 2020
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Mmleee450
New York City80 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
Food was decent and GM tried his best to provide good dining experience for my family.
That was it.
Good service was extremely slow(took over 2 and half hours for simple meal), we had to wait 25mins for our seating.
Written 26 August 2023
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Olga I
Philadelphia5 contributions
Apr 2023 • none
"MORIMOTO is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is excellent and the service is outstanding. I would recommend every dish on the menu except for the ones that are cooked on the hot stone in the dining room. These dishes are a big disappointment because of the strong smell they produce. The smell lingers in the general dining area and your clothes will smell like food, so be prepared to take them to the cleaners after your meal. While I love the food, I'm very disappointed with the effect it has on my clothes. Next time, I'll wear something that I can immediately put in the laundry basket after dinner."
Written 2 April 2023
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Fishcat914
Chicago33 contributions
Dec 2023 • friends
Very happy I went to Morimoto. Friday night and by 7 o’clock the place was packed. Took my seat at the sushi bar, definitely the best decision to be part of the sushi theater. Teamed up with Andrew, one of the lead waiters, from the very beginning, and that was a wise decision. Andrew spend a lot of time in Japan, so he knows about many of the intricacies of Japanese cuisine. Went right to the Hamachi with jalapeño essence, and the black cod miso. Fabulous dishes. Had a great meal. The restaurant is definitely expensive but I think the quality of the food delivers value. Also, amazing sakè collection, delivered hot and cold.
Written 3 December 2023
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Jennifer G
Paoli57 contributions
Jun 2022 • none
The food was amazing! I sat at the sushi bar and had the seasonal sushi plate as well as some a la carte sushi, and a shrimp tempura roll. The fish was so fresh and simply prepared, the flavor was so great. I also had the daily dessert special (black currant panna cotta!). It was an excellent meal and I highly recommend it!
Written 15 June 2022
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nmjr11
124 contributions
Jan 2024 • family
Aside from the rock shrimp tempura, everything was average or not good. The toro tartar was almost inedible. The drinks were overly sweet and a bit watery. I switched to Prosecco and it was very basic. The sushi was ok but the rolls were very bad and had no flavor. Very disappointing as we have had many great meals here in the past.
Written 20 January 2024
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alocuzzam
Collegeville54 contributions
Sept 2023 • couples
I've never been so disappointed in a restaurant. I am a sushi fanatic and seek out the best. The first time I went to Morimotos many years ago it was fantastic. The chef's choice (omakase) was full of exotic fish. Last night I ordered the $75 chef choice. I received your basic grocery store sushi - tamago (egg)!, shrimp, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, a basic tuna roll, a yellowtail roll and I had specifically requested kanpachi - the only decent thing there. Morimotos has declined with each visit, but this takes the cake. $75 for that!
You've got to be kidding me! See my attached picture! They just rest on their laurels and cool ambiance, but continue to decline horribly. I hate to give one star only because our server, Alejandra, was terrific, but the chef and the meal deserve the one star. I didn't complain because we had a show to go to and I didn't want to deal with it. But, I will never go again. If you are a true sushi fan, I would recommend Blue Fin in East Norriton. In the meanwhile, I will look for other places in Philly.
Written 16 September 2023
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Skylane_Dave
70 contributions
Oct 2023 • family
Amazing place! Food is consitently superb, staff is very attenttive and hospitable, and the ambiance is very cool. We usually go up to the cozy lounge on the second floor. Shout out to Dave Katz who always makes us feel like family and treats us well.
Written 13 October 2023
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siochainDenver
243 contributions
May 2021 • none
Stopped in without a reservation in the middle of the week and very glad I did. I needed to finish an errand and said I'd be back and they said there would be a spot and there was. I was seated right away and the service was perfect. The server's recommendations were right on. I got the chef's choice and there was too much. This gave me a chance to try some sushi I had never tried before plus many of my favorites. The cocktail, White Lily, was amazing. I want to go back just for that! Pretty interior. Very impressed.
Written 7 May 2021
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