Morimoto
Behind a theatrical red curtain lies a Zen-like, serenely modern room with a wall of illuminated water bottles and a ceiling of rippling white fabric. Have an aperitif at the glass bar downstairs, where people enjoy being seen. Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s menu is Japanese with a dash of international inspiration. The fish is flown in from Japan three times a week. The presentation of the sushi is highly creative and colourful. Try the Spicy King Crab appetizer with aioli and cilantro. Recommended main dish: the Lobster Epice with lemon cream and the Ishiyaki buri bop with yellowtail on rice, cooked at your table in a hot stone bowl. This is sake-lovers’ heaven, featuring a wide range of such interesting flavours as toasty graham aromas and sweet chilli pepper finish. The restaurant also serves aged sake; its oldest bottles date back to 1972. The hypermodern toilets alone are worth a visit, complete with heated toilet seats and bidet. The spicy Morimotini cocktail will wash away the irritation of the overly noisy weekend crowd of young professionals.Address
Morimoto
88 10th avenue
New York, NY 10011
T: 212-989-8883
www.morimotonyc.com
Crosstreet: tussen 15th en 16th st
Directions: A, C, E op 14th st en 8th ave
Chelsea/Meatpacking district
