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Morimoto Asia - Waikiki, Honolulu, HI

Morimoto Asia - Waikiki

4.5
4.5
4064 Reviews
$50 and over
Asian

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2 people
23:00
Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Innovative
Morimoto Asia is Chef Masaharu Morimoto Pan-Asian Restaurant. The creativity of Chef Morimoto is already one of the most inventive forces in Asian cuisine. This culinary destination includes unique exhibition kitchens that showcase traditions like Peking duck carving and lobster. Morimoto Asia's eye-catching and beautiful beach views includes lounges, private's dining spaces, and an exhibition glass encased kitchen that allows guests a behind the scenes glimpse of the culinary action.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Japanese, Chinese
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Satoshi Kawaguchi
  • Private party facilities
    Morimoto Asia Waikiki features stunning views of Waikiki Beach and offers private dining areas that hosts parties of various sizes. Please email us at info@morimotoasiawaikiki.com for special inquiries and questions.Events Manager: Kim SuenagaEmail: info@morimotoasiawaikiki.com
  • Area
    Waikiki
  • Cross Street
    Liliuokalani Ave. & Kalakaua Ave.
  • Parking details
    Self-Parking Validation
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,064 people are saying

Morimoto Asia - Waikiki reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Morimoto Asia Waikiki offers a unique Asian fusion dining experience with "amazing" food and "fabulous" service. Highlights include the "delicious" sticky ribs, the "perfectly cooked" roast duck, and creative cocktails. While some found the food overpriced, many praise the "stunning" sunset views and attentive staff, making it a memorable dining destination.
4,064 Reviews
  1. John

    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I attended Morimoto's for our 1 year wedding anniversary. It was our first time dining here and it was a spectacular evening. Although the dining room was busy (and had several large parties), my wife and I still felt like we had plenty of privacy and the staff remained attentive throughout the evening. The dinner itself was spectacular; well deserving of the namesake. From flavor to texture to presentation, we were in our own small heaven. Befitting of the Iron Chef's reputation, I whole heartedly recommend!

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  2. Marc

    Hawaii2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second visit. On our first was 7 months ago. We were celebrating our 38th wedding anniversary and we noted it online when we made our reservation. The food was delicious and amazing and the outdoor dining was nice. Our server on our first visit was so engaging and enjoyable, she made the experience a memorable one. She even brought out a small desert at the end of our meal to help celebrate our special occasion. Tonight’s visit was my husband’s birthday and I wanted to treat him to a special dinner. I also noted the special occasion online. The food was just as amazing as we remembered but the service was really lacking. Our server was nice but not very attentive. She knew the couple a few tables over and spent a lot of time with them. We felt a bit neglected. She checked back a few times but it was brief. The young man serving the water was more attentive than our server. My husband asked for a fork and she never came back with one. He ended up flagging the water server for one. Nothing was mentioned about my husbands birthday and I’m not sure what happened but another male server gave us our check and thanked us. Our server never came back to our table even though she was still serving tables next to us? Very different experience than our first visit and we were disappointed. Why ask if there is a special occasion if no acknowledgment is given? Great food is important but great servers are just if not more important and will make that lasting impression. Will look for another restaurant to spend our next special occasion.

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  3. LaKeshia

    New Orleans8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our service and meal were impeccable. We will be back on our next vacation to Waikiki

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  4. Amy

    Exclusive3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I had such high hopes because I saw good reviews. But 3 out of 4 things we ordered were subpar. They are famous for their sticky ribs, but our was cold on the inside and mushy on the outside. The duck was flavorless and chewy, as no fat had been rendered and the skin was not at all crispy. The fried rice was acceptable but we had to salt it and add soy. The dimsum was delicious. With the amount of money they charge I was hoping for much better.

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    Hawaii2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Second visit in a row where the service was horrible - dirty dishes left on the table for 15+ mins, empty drinks, etc. Left before main course.

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  6. Sophia

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter luan was AMAZING!! He had the best service ever, was extremely attentive and made us feel so welcomed and comfortable!! Would 100% go back just for him!! The garlic green beans were AMAZING as was all of the food! 10/10 recommend to anyone who wants an upscale Asian fusion dinner in Waikiki!!

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  7. Neil VIP

    San Diego88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This place rocks. Morimoto in Maui also great, so we went here to check it out. Don’t miss it! Fun, great food, cocktails are fantastic. The lobster is a must have. Have fun and go!

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  8. steven VIP

    Salt Lake City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the best meal at Morimoto‘s last night. Started off with cocktails, appetizers and their fried rice and crispy duck. I must say the experience was quite delightful. The appetizers we chose were goyzo, hot sour soup and spicy wontons. The service was excellent, and the noise level was quite satisfactory. Every time I come to Honolulu, this is my go to place. You won’t be disappointed. But to be fair, it is a touch on the pricey side, but well worth it.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    My husband and I have eaten at both the Morimoto restaurants in Napa, California, many times, and find the food and atmosphere to be spectacular every time. The Honolulu outpost, however, regrettably fails to live up to the high standards of cuisine with which the Morimoto name has come to be associated. The food was strikingly lacking in flavor and uninspired. I can’t help but feel as if Mr. Morimoto has not been to visit his Honolulu location in some time, and think that it could do with a culinary and design revamp. From the uncomfortable seating to the tired and out-of-place canvas photographs of uninspired food displayed on the walls, the outpost is long overdue for an overhaul inside and outside the kitchen. We love Mr. Morimoto’s restaurants and hope that Honolulu can manage to turn things around, because nothing about the experience spoke to his excellence as a world-renowned Iron Chef and restauranteur.

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    Phoenix1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    All of the food was delicious except the shrimp. It had to be peeled and the texture was mushy. The service started out slow taking over 30 minutes to order and get drinks.

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Morimoto Asia - Waikiki is rated 4.5 stars by 4064 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:00
Booked 43 times today
Google Map for Morimoto Asia - Waikiki

2490 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815-3240

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Liliuokalani Ave. & Kalakaua Ave.
  • Area
    Waikiki
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Japanese, Chinese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Self-Parking Validation
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Satoshi Kawaguchi
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Morimoto Asia Waikiki features stunning views of Waikiki Beach and offers private dining areas that hosts parties of various sizes. Please email us at info@morimotoasiawaikiki.com for special inquiries and questions.Events Manager: Kim SuenagaEmail: info@morimotoasiawaikiki.com
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