BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I just realized I never posted our pics from last month. We sat upstairs at "The Forbidden Sushi Lounge" i.e., where they make the actual sushi and raw bar items. This is upstairs, which gives you a great view of the place overall. And this place is something to see! This was definitely some of the freshest, most delicious, beautifully crafted sushi we've had... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 A few more pics of the restaurant... Downstairs bar... Upstairs bar... Bar seating is first come, first served, and you can order anything off the menu including sushi. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 It looks beautiful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted December 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 It looks beautiful It really is. Even if you're not planning to eat there, if you're in the area, go pop your head in and look around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jazzmatazz 1 Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I got myself a dinner reservation there for Feb 1st. I absolutely love sushi and it was high on my list of things to do while at Disney, get sushi! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I got myself a dinner reservation there for Feb 1st. I absolutely love sushi and it was high on my list of things to do while at Disney, get sushi!mo can point you in the direction of all the best sushi places. I'm pretty sure her mercury levels are still recovering lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 mo can point you in the direction of all the best sushi places. I'm pretty sure her mercury levels are still recovering lol. Hah! You betcha. :) Aside from Morimoto, here are my 2 cents on where I rank other sushi on property... Very best on property, possibly EVAH = California Grill (Contemporary)I haven't posted my pics from November yet but it was amazing as usual and we went twice. One night we were able to get a walk-up at the sushi bar itself (we had an ADR for the other). Consistently good with very few exceptions - although not a ton of variety = Kona Cafe (Poly)This has become our traditional first night dinner and I think we ended up there 3 times this past trip. Bonus - the sushi bar area itself is first come, first served, no ADRs required. Much better than expected but again, not a ton of variety = Teppan Edo (Epcot) True sushi bar with pretty wide menu, cool atmosphere and solidly good = Kimonos (Swan)We walked right in at 5pm one night. We haven't been to Puck's at Disney Springs in quite a few years. When we did go regularly the sushi was solidly good, but not too varied. We stopped going when the service hit the wall. I've heard better things in recent years but haven't been back yet. We haven't tried "bowling sushi" at Splitsville (Disney Springs) yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Morimoto is great. We ate there twice without reservations. For lunch we basically stayed with small plates and ordered off the menu. We had the Tuna Pizza, Kakuni Pork Bao, Spicy Salmon roll and vegetable roll. The dinner/late night meal we went to the Sushi Bar. I stuck mostly to my typical Sashimi and Nigiri Sushi. Rene stayed with her preferences for Maki and Nigiri Sushi. All of it was fresh and presented nicely. Surprisingly, to me anyway, were the prices weren't any different than what I pay around here for similar serving sizes. There was also a somewhat larger fish selection than what you see on the menu which I suspect this is more of a market availability thing. One thing I will say about the Pork Bao is I prefer it much more than the Pork Belly Sushi at the California Grill. While the CG sushi is very good Morimoto has a much better balance between meat and fat (CG being fattier). Even our server at the CG thought they would be better if they had a higher meat to fat ratio. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Surprisingly, to me anyway, were the prices weren't any different than what I pay around here for similar serving sizes. We said the same thing! One thing I will say about the Pork Bao is I prefer it much more than the Pork Belly Sushi at the California Grill. While the CG sushi is very good Morimoto has a much better balance between meat and fat (CG being fattier). Even our server at the CG thought they would be better if they had a higher meat to fat ratio. Good to know as we'll definitely be back to try more of the Morimoto menu next trip. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jazzmatazz 1 Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Thanks for all the feedback! We are quite the pair of sushi snobs. We have to be quite picky around here since Wi is a land locked state but thankfully we are within 2 hours of Chicago so we get some decent seafood in depending on where you go. He used to live in Japan for awhile so he's very sensitive to the quality of fish and since dating him so have I. Most of the places locally I can only touch rolls now instead of nigiri. Teppan was completely booked up for reserved booking when I initially was looking for reservations. Didn't quite care where as long as sushi was on the itinerary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bhall 115 Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 This thread isn't helping my craving for Sushi. I'm getting so desperate, I was eyeing up sushi at the convenience store. Thankfully fear kicked in :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jazzmatazz 1 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 This thread isn't helping my craving for Sushi. I'm getting so desperate, I was eyeing up sushi at the convenience store. Thankfully fear kicked in :)Oh my! Don't touch that stuff! It's evil and usually quite gross! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sherryberry 35 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 This thread isn't helping my craving for Sushi. I'm getting so desperate, I was eyeing up sushi at the convenience store. Thankfully fear kicked in :)Oh my! Don't touch that stuff! It's evil and usually quite gross!Unless you're talking about a convenience store in Japan! I could live off of those! There was one around the corner from my grandmother's house (Family Mart) and my sister and I would go up there every morning after we woke up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 In case any of you lucky ducks (pun totally intended) will be in the area on Monday... Quote Morimoto Asia added 2 new photos. 1 hr · A reminder from Iron Chef Morimoto to come by and celebrate Chinese New Year this coming Monday. We are featuring a four course dinner. Menu is posted below. Call today for reservations 407-939-6686. https://www.facebook.com/morimotoasia/photos/pcb.823505717775495/823504037775663/?type=3&theater Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 That new year's dinner menu sounds great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 It sounds Duck-Tastic!! Wish I could be there but I guess I'll just have to settle for thawing the duck in my freezer and cooking it myself. (harumph) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Unfortunately I'm the only one here who likes duck. Wish I had one in my freezer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 From WDWMagic... Quote Morimoto Street Food reopens this weekend with new menu 51 minutes ago in "Morimoto Street Food" Gallery / 7 PhotosMorimoto Street Food overview See all 7 The Town Center will officially open on Sunday May 15, and Morimoto Street Food will reopen with a new menu. Morimoto Street Food sign Morimoto Street Food seating The quick service side of Morimoto Asia had originally opened late last year for the holidays, but then closed due to construction work in the surrounding area. With construction now wrapping up, and nearly all construction walls down, the waterside quick service will be back open for business. Morimoto Asia - Ribs The walk-up window will serve sushi, donburi rice bowls and bao tacos, plus snacks: such as takoyaki (octopus, nori, okomiyaki sauce), Morimoto sticky ribs, curry rice croquettes, pork egg rolls and taiyaki (snapper-shaped pancake filled with sweet adzuki red been paste). Popping boba tea and an assortment of Asian-influenced beers and beverages complete the line-up. Covered outdoor seating will be available, complete with views out onto the water of The Springs and the Town Center. Morimoto Street Food overview http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/morimoto-street-food/news/10may2016-morimoto-street-food-reopens-this-weekend-with-new-menu.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 From Morimoto Asia's Facebook page... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 29 minutes ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said: From Morimoto Asia's Facebook page... That would have been nice to have on our last trip as we went to see La Nouba and had to go by Morimoto's to get back to the buses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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