Morimoto

Frommer's Review

Morimoto may serve the priciest oh-toro tuna in town, but when you're eating in the eponymous modern showplace of Japan's Iron Chef, you're paying for a meal, a show -- and possibly an autograph. First, the show: Beyond neon yellow glass doors, the narrow space stretches back along an undulating bamboo ceiling. Filling it are boxy booths that subtly change colors every few minutes.

Next, the meal: Whitefish carpaccio melts in your mouth. Barbecued eel is a revelation. Caviar and white wasabi adorn the best tuna tartare you'll ever nibble. Kobe beef is cooked tableside in a hot stone bowl. Tofu is mixed to order. If you're feeling especially flush, go for the omakase (chef's choice) multi-course menu of edgy dishes (prices start at $100). If you're feeling especially starstruck, chef-owner Masahuru Morimoto, provided he's in town, will sign your menu.

Solo diners may want to request a seat at the sushi bar. If you're in the mood for drinks, head upstairs to the mezzanine bar for a sake-infused martini. Lunch is a relative bargain -- $14 to $28 for three courses -- but is more subdued.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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