Morimoto Waikiki
(Now Closed)Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Waikiki, Honolulu
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Jessica IpAugust 25, 2015Do yourself a favour and order the spicy Alaskan crab. It comes with a side of fries drenched with the same spicy sauce. Hands down best fries! Loved it so much we ordered the fries on its own!
The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014Try the chef's version of such local favorites as poke (a raw fish dish made with an avocado wasabi sorbet and dashi foam) and loco moco (made with wagyu beef and hayashi gravy). Read more
So I've been here a lot while staying at The Modern. You can't go wrong. Surprisingly, this place has my favorite American breakfast (eggs cooked perfectly). Dinner: try the gyoza. Awesome Mai Tai.
Meredith MeyerSeptember 4, 2014Start with signature mai tai. Then the pork gyoza and beef carpaccio. Sashimi was fresh and delicious. I hope you run into the Chef!
Chris RaghoobarNovember 23, 2015This was the first time I ever had an omakase, and what an experience that was. The food here is top notch, and the vibe was very chic yet welcoming.
Jay SyApril 12, 2013Call a day ahead for the crispy fish! Mediterranean Sea Bass - Branzino, only get 10 a night and gets flown in twice a week!
Hillary FrancisJanuary 4, 2013Joseph is a great waiter- friendly & knowledgable. The hamachi carpaccio is highly inventive, but not much food at all. The yellowtail pastrami is to die for. Try the buri bop entree- it hits the mark
The omakase is very good although I suspect you could save by ordering a la carte dishes and sharing as the a la carte dishes are bigger. Good selection if sake
Rayshawn WilliamsMay 18, 2016This is a much better take on the loco moco. Wagyu beef instead of hamburger meat. Very tasty!
JillJune 1, 2013The view of the marina from outdoor seating is amazing I'm not a foodie but enjoy a good meal. Morimoto is over rated.Went with the filet, I'm had better for cheaper.Stick w/the shrimp temp appetizer.
Kris LandoDecember 1, 2013Surprise! Morimoto serves amazing breakfast too! The banana pancakes are amazing, paired with some thick slices of bacon. Yum!
Hamza KhanMay 4, 2013The Braised Black Cod is to die for. Also ordered market oysters and the chef's sashimi selection. Marimoto's is seafood heaven.
Cristina BehrensOctober 27, 2010Morimoto's (of Iron Chef Morimoto fame) has just opened in Honolulu. Had an amazingly memorable meal there. Try the oyster foie cold appetizer, toro tartare, and the black cod. So good!
JennyJennyJuly 3, 2015Iron Chef Morimoto is the greatest Iron Chef. Order the whole menu over several visits.
SamaherJanuary 27, 2015Try the tuna pizza for something different. Order their surf and turf and the red snapper. Both are very good.
Jim MccarthyAugust 18, 2011Ask the waiter to move your table settings out to the pool area with candles.... Dinner and drinks for two will cost you a small fortune and a 20% tip is no bother to them to cater to your every whim
HONOLULU MagazineSeptember 22, 2011Order the Haupia semifreddo, as recommended by Daniel Skurnick executive pastry chef at Morimoto's. It's a plate of haupia ice cream between two crisp matcha wafers. Featured in our Restaurant Guide!
Mari SmithOctober 20, 2011If you don't have a dinner reservation, just sit in the outdoor lounge! You can order from the full menu and it's sooo relaxing with chillin' tunes, candlelight & firepit.- HONOLULU MagazineApril 27, 2012Order the pineapple tempura. It's wrapped in jamon iberico, the Spanish equivalent of prosciutto. The less salty, subtle flavor compliments the sweetness of the Hawaiian pineapple.
- The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014Sip on a Morimo-Tai, a kaffir-lime-infused version of the classic Mai Tai, as you gaze on the Pacific. Read more
- Rayshawn WilliamsMay 18, 2016Never thought crab legs and fries would taste so good together. The sauce used with both is excellent.
Monique RamseyNovember 1, 2010Also- their specialty cocktails are wonderful- I had some delish pineapple concoction and loved every sip. My mom had the lobster dinner and she thought it was the best she's ever tasted.
Mel DogJanuary 9, 2011There's the omakase. And the Japanese breakfast. And the Loco Moto. And the yose dofu. This menu is so extensive and the best fusion I've had in a while.
Albert LJuly 26, 2012Try the Souffle - Kabocha (pumpkin) souffle with sweet potato ice cream and taro froth. Final 7th course of Omakase "Chef's Choice" menu.
David NewtonJune 26, 2015Try the Kakuni - 10 hour cooked pork belly with congee. Very good indeed. (via @Foodspotting)
Jessica EturraldeNovember 12, 2014Better than one can imagine. Pricey, but each bite is an explosive sensory experience. Posh surroundings.- David NewtonJune 26, 2015Try the Chocolate Peanut Bombe - Peanut allergy? Stay away. You might be ok to eat the gold leaf. (via @Foodspotting)
Juliana ManzioneSeptember 27, 2011Best meal of my life and best service of my life! We got lucky and ended up there when chef morimoto was cooking!
Kerry ClarkJanuary 19, 2014Good, reasonably priced sushi. Nice breakfast. Great place for a special occasion
Adina EspyJune 7, 2014Order the sashimi plate & the shrimp tempura appetizer they were both amazing!!!
Nancy RealMay 1, 2012Finish your amazing meal with the vanilla roasted pineapple grillled sponge cake lemongrass sorbet. Light and yummy
- Albert LJuly 26, 2012Try the Surf & Turf - 6th course: Entrée. Lobster Garam Masala with creme fraiche, New York Strip, pork tenderloin.
Nathan KamJanuary 16, 2011Ryan is a great server. Service is incredible here. Food comes out in what seems like 5 minutes after you order. Great atmosphere, energy in the dining room.
Caroline AnneDecember 9, 2011Try the dessert that has honey, coconut, & some sort of green tea frozen moose, the best dessert I have ever had!!!
Nicole PAugust 26, 2015The food is fine, but what you're really paying for is the ambiance. Good for romantic dinners if you're seated on the lanai.
Jonathan GoldnerDecember 15, 2011Go for breakfast and try the traditional Japanese sets. Miso soup, congee, rice, poke!
Rob LoweMay 3, 2011Go for dinner & have the omakase. Martin is the best waiter! Went for lunch as well, service not nearly half as good as dinner service.- Nathan KamJanuary 19, 2011At night, making a right on Hobron can be crazy. Instead, make a right by the Hawaii Prince and take the back road to EDITION. Faster!
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In a setting so stylish, so beyond expectations, only a celebrity chef will do. Welcome to Morimoto Waikiki at THE MODERN HONOLULU, conceived by Executive Chef – Iron Chef – Masaharu Morimoto.
Select global culinary capitals can claim Iron Chef Morimoto's restaurants – Napa, New York City, New De...
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- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(808) 943-5900
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Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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Zoe Wong - 7.9
"Great nakami soup, pigs feet soup, hamachi-kama, goya & yakisoba!"
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