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Originally posted by jinx
Morimoto (Chestnut St)

The decor of the restaurant isn't exactly my taste, but it's definitely interesting. Color-changing glowing booth, phallic table lights, and a rolling bamboo ceing.... lots to look at without being assaulted by kitsch and flair.
One thing that makes Morimoto at least somewhat unique, is that they offer both a full menu (with offerings such as; sashimi salad I could have eaten all night, and a dry aged NY strip that almost cause Jim to orgasm), and also an "Omakase" tasting menu. Omakase is available at $80, $100, and $120 and up - and everyone at the table must agree to order it. We did this the last time we went, and were served things like; toro tartare, hot oil red snapper sashimi, white fish steamed in a banana leaf, kobe beef, wasabi sorbet, and a sushi/sashimi arrangement.
We had a lot of fun with the omakase but would probably not do it again just becuase it doesn't seem like they change their menu very much or very often, and it wouldn't be worth the money the second time around for me unless it was completely different.

We did see Morimoto the first time we went there, he came around and greeted everyone. Couldn't understand a thing he said, but it was neato all the same. The wine carafs are made from bamboo his father grows in his garden..... uh..... that's about it.

I remember when the Food Network did a behind the scenes look at how the restaurant was being designed and so forth. It was very interesting to see them setting up the place. I dig the glowing booths! I nearly fell over when they showed Morimoto bringing in a $10,000 tuna! Good grief, I'd better see God after eating that!

I'm interested in going, but it seems to be a bit out of range price-wise.