Morimoto Asia Waikiki
$$$ • Asian, Asian Fusion, Dim Sum
Hours:
2490 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu
(808) 922-0022
About Morimoto Asia Waikiki
Customers' Favorites
Morimoto Asia Waikiki Reviews
Our dining experience at Morimoto Asia in Waikiki, Hawaii was exceptional! The appetizers like ribs and pork gyoza were fantastic, and the dinner choices, including fried rice, orange chicken, and the Miyazaki Wagyu certified grade 5 beef, were simply out of this world. To top it off, we enjoyed a birthday celebration with delicious doughnuts and ice cream with a beautiful chocolate decorative piece. Highly recommend for a memorable dining experience! Plus: the service was amazing!
From the moment we walked in the door, Morimoto Asia stood out as one of the best restaurant experiences we’ve ever had. The ladies greeting us confirmed we were celebrating my birthday and got us seated very quickly - and wow, for an amateur chef seating us at the kitchen was a dream come true! Justin was our server - as a chef himself he knew every special feature of every dish. We traveled through each section of the menu and even stepped outside our comfort zone a little....read full review
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 5 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 9PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 9PM |
Morimoto Asia Waikiki offers a delightful dining experience with consistently delicious food. The menu features standout dishes such as fish carpaccio, sticky ribs, garlic green beans, crispy whole fish in a ponzu-type sauce, spicy chicken wontons, and black pepper beef. Guests have also enjoyed the ribeye steak, shrimp, and sea bass with black bean sauce, which were highly praised. The port dessert wine is highly recommended and adds a nice touch to the meal. The restaurant's ribs are often described as one of a kind, moist, tender, and full of flavor, making them a favorite among visitors. The sushi is known for its fun table side presentation, adding to the overall experience. The food offers unique flavors that complement one another, and the dishes are prepared according to the chef's vision, which may limit meal modifications. Service is generally friendly and joyful, with staff making guests feel special, even accommodating last-minute reservations with a window seat for celebrations like birthdays. Although there have been some service slips, the management and staff's quick recovery help ensure a positive experience. The simple ambiance keeps the focus on the food, making it a great choice for a romantic date night or a pleasant dinner overlooking the water.