Morimoto Restaurant
215-413-9070
723 Chestnut St # A
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Top Sentiments among Morimoto Restaurant Reviewers
Fantastic Japanese cuisine
Best appetizer dishes
Love toro tuna tartare
Extensive sake list
Fresh NOT ONE DISH
Good fish dishes
Wonderful omakase dining
Amazing presentation
Unique menu item
Exotic tastes
Customer Reviews (133 reviews)
Jessie F.
on Judys Book Aug 09, 2011This restaurant is one of the finest. They serve among the most delicious Japanese cuisine in Philly. Great staff and affordable as well. (more)
FoodandBeerSnob
on Citysearch Jan 18, 2009I have been to Morimoto three times. The first two times I was with my parents and had two excellent meals, including the tasting menu. However, my third trip to Morimoto was with my friend. The waiter all but ignored us... (more)
gripdxd
on Citysearch Oct 20, 2008I don't eat Sushi, but my boyfriend does and loves the Iron Chef. It's definitely overpriced in some regard. My boyfriend ordered the "Chef's Choice" he loved every single dish, but left there hungry and starving... (more)
NotMorimotoFan
on Citysearch Sep 29, 2008On 09/29/2008 we drove from Baltimore to Philadelphia for a 5:30pm reservation on a Monday night. Upon arrival we were the only people there except the staff. We were seated and started out with a Morimoto Soba Ale and... (more)
claredin
on Citysearch Sep 17, 2008I've eaten here over a dozen times and I still love it as much as the first. If you're going to dine here, get the omakase and be sure to get the $120 because the $80 one will just get you the pedestrian stuff you see on the... (more)
JonL45
on Citysearch Aug 30, 2008I have a hard time believing Morimoto himself actually came up with the dishes this place serves. Every sauce is over sweetened and is simply lacking in flavor. The sushi is good however it is not worth $6 a piece. The... (more)
sdornewass
on Citysearch Aug 21, 2008meal was only average. I had a sea bass whole fish meal and my partner had the $120 chef choice. although she liked the variety of her courses she was not overly impressed with the meal. My choice was mediocre at best. I... (more)
Phillynewbie
on Citysearch Aug 01, 2008After being at another Steven Star restaurant, Buddakan my expectations were high going into Morimoto. It was just one restaurant I had always wanted to try. The prices were high on the menu so our group of four... (more)
Trinarose
on Citysearch Jul 30, 2008I had dinner here with a friend last night and everything was perfect. The service, the sushi, the drinks. I would say if you want sushi and you are in Philly this is the only place to go. The hosts were warm and welcoming... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 29, 2008Went to Morimoto for a birthday party and it was great!! The food and service were outstanding. We even got to meet him and got him to sign a menu in Japanese, which he gave us. My kids will never forget.... (more)
mab_nyc_00
on Citysearch Jul 14, 2008I didn't think this place was that special. I don't quite understand why it got so many great reviews. I thought this would be really good because, ( i hate to admit) of the name behind it, but it was just your average... (more)
rxm78
on Citysearch Apr 20, 2008My 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... (more)
jossfan23
on Citysearch Apr 02, 2008I 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... (more)
fureal16
on Citysearch Mar 23, 2008I am usually not into Stephen Starr's restaurants - I mean, the food is usually okay, but I usually find the music, decor, and service to be somewhat pretentious. Morimoto is definitely the exception to my feelings... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 11, 2008Morimoto is amazing! Their food is an awesome asian fusion type. They have really delicious appetizers (try the fried shrimp) and great sushi! Do be prepared to pay a few dollars for your meal, though! (especially if... (more)
axlenorman
on Citysearch Mar 08, 2008My girlfriend and I went there Saturday night at her request. She'd seen reviews and we'd tried to find it (with no planning) years ago with no luck. We thought this would be a great use of a gift card and it was. There's no... (more)
ericmbloggie
on Citysearch Feb 21, 2008See the full review at --- ericmlevy dot com The miso soup at most Japanese restaurants tastes and looks like it comes from the same wholesale distributor. Little cubes of rehydrated tofu and pieces of scallion... (more)
cristinamv
on Citysearch Dec 21, 2007I've been wanting to visit Morimoto for quite a while and finally went last night. It was five of us celebrating my sisters birthday and we were all very pleased. Seating was prompt (with reservations) and the service... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 03, 2007Morimoto's is my absolute favorite restaurant in Philadelphia. The atmosphere is a feeling of a mystical under-the-sea land, the food is inventive and perfectly prepared. The menu is a full scale delicasy from the... (more)
marisadz
on Citysearch Sep 30, 2007Eating at Morimoto is always a wonderful experience - especially when you order the omikase. It can't get any better. The service is always polite and attentive, the drinks are delicious, and the ambience is unique.... (more)
casam
on Citysearch Aug 23, 2007I live in NJ and get my sushi fix sometimes once a week at the only place for sushi in S.J. . I consider myself very discriminating because I dont eat sushi or raw fish anywhere else in the Philadlephia area. The place in... (more)
bdzomba
on Citysearch Aug 04, 2007Do not pay attention to the whiners on this site who said bad things about this place. EVERYTHING was perfect. We even got a signed menu by Morimoto. We had the $100 fixed price, saki and martinis. FAB FAB FAB!!! For... (more)
syrene
on Citysearch Jul 08, 2007What an incredible experience! I am very picky about my restaurants and this one exceeded my expectations. The decor is fablous, the service impeccable and the tasting menu was fresh and creative. It was like... (more)
delicatessecritic
on Citysearch Jun 29, 2007Morimoto is a place with great ambience, and the decor is absolutely remarkable. Here is my problem: The sushi rice is not cooked appropriately, this would never be acceptable in Japan. I spoke to one of their sushi... (more)
cheetah110
on Citysearch May 06, 2007We got to Morimoto for our 10:15pm reservation on a Saturday night and were told that we would have to wait. We went up stairs to the bar/lounge area and ordered edamame, sushi and soup. I have heard great things about... (more)
filly_in_philly
on Citysearch Apr 10, 2007I came here for lunch and by the decor alone, you can tell that you are in for a modern take on Japanese cuicine. The sushi is fresh but the lunch set offerings seem basic. The hot and cold dishes are more inventive and... (more)
chow83
on Citysearch Apr 05, 2007I went to Morimoto on Sunday night for the first time with very high expectations. What an amazing dining experience. I had been told by friends not to expect to see Morimoto, but they were wrong. We had dinner at the... (more)
m_raven415
on Citysearch Apr 03, 2007This was one of the restaurant in Philly that I promised myself I would try before graduating from Penn. It did it four times. For the beginner coming here, you should definitely try the medium prized sampler option.... (more)
scrabblefreak
on Citysearch Mar 31, 2007I dined at Morimoto for the first time the other night. I had never seen a sake list so extensive. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and patient while guiding us through our options. We both had the Morimoto Omakase.... (more)
fooodee
on Citysearch Mar 24, 2007Having heard of Morimotos for years, I had to pay a visit to the famed restaurant (along with a few other places in Philly) on my recent visit to town. The ambiance was nice and comfy. The second floor bar seemed like a... (more)
barrhalevi
on Citysearch Mar 10, 2007First time I went I was amazed, the sushi was terrific and the service great even if the decor and atmosphere ridiculous. I've been back basically once a year now, and each time seems to be disappointing. The last... (more)
sydnorsm
on Citysearch Feb 27, 2007First, I have to tell you that I did my research on this restaurant before I actually stepped into the door... I knew what I was spending and what type of surrounding I was going to be getting. From the time that I stepped... (more)
stonefruit
on Citysearch Feb 22, 2007it used to be a fun, indulgent, creative dining experience. now it is expensive and boring. and if you order the chef's choice sushi, don't be surprised when the server doesn't know the fish.... (more)
atlantic17
on Citysearch Feb 20, 2007I love this place. I usually get the sushi when I go, because it seems to be a bit more reasonably priced than some other things on the menu. The $50 sushi platter and two appetizers is plenty for two people to share. I also... (more)
smonop
on Citysearch Feb 07, 2007If you want to be among those who think they are special, those who need to be seen to feel a sense of self worth, this is the place. The staff are friendly, but stand-off-ish, as though you should feel privileged to be in... (more)
bobbytroup
on Citysearch Jan 23, 2007It is hard to say whether the unusual ambiance or the wonderful food are the biggest draw at Marimoto. Everything we had to eat was delicious, and we found the gently changing light schemes very romantic and relaxing.... (more)
may_queen
on Citysearch Jan 18, 2007My husband, father-in-law, brother-in-law and I ate at Morimoto's 2 days ago. I rarely order a pre-dinner drink but decided to try one seeing that this restaurant has quite a following. I had a Shiso-juto. It was very... (more)
maylevine
on Citysearch Dec 12, 2006I loved the look of this place, but left with empty pockets and a semi-emply stomach. I think I would go here to hang out and have a drink again, but would go some place a little less expensive to eat sushi.... (more)
panzalu
on Citysearch Dec 07, 2006Went to morimoto last night and tried the seasonal truffle menu. It was amazing! there were courses from the sushi bar (my favorite was the kobe short rib with truffles) and also from the hot kitchen...each course was... (more)
caroleeskis
on Citysearch Nov 18, 2006This restaurant is very chic, but our dinner was just OK and I think it was overpriced. I would not recommend it over Gengi and some of the other better sushi restaurants in the city.... (more)