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So where are stars like Uma Thurman, Natalie Portman, Hugh Grant, and Gwyneth Paltrow eating Japanese food, apart from Nobu Restaurant ? At a place called Morimoto in Philadelphia (a sister restaurant is in New York). Chef Morimoto, who has earned international respect for his extraordinary cuisine, integrates Western ingredients and techniques with traditional Japanese cooking such as tempura, sushi, sashimi and yakimono. A selection of private label sakes compliments Chef Morimoto's sophisticated menu. (Related: Il Sole restaurant)
"The cuisine at my new restaurant goes beyond everything I have ever created. I am introducing new preparations that incorporate ingredients rarely tasted outside of Japan," says Chef Morimoto, who recently left his position of six years as Executive Chef at Nobu restaurant in New York City. Since 1998, he has become famous for his exciting performances as the "Silver Iron Chef" on the Iron Chef program, earning international acclaim for his remarkable ability to prepare numerous elaborate and original dishes. (Related: Orso restaurant)
The restaurant's symmetrical design features geometric booths with glass dividers. Large amorphous shapes and a soft egg-shaped sculpture emerge from smooth white plaster walls. Dark brown bamboo covers the floors and the curvy, undulating ceiling that rises up to 22'. Colored glass tables with white leather benches, seat up to 125 people. Guests enjoy viewing the artistry of Chef Morimoto and his staff of experts working at the 15-seat yellow glass, box-shaped sushi bar.
A brightly lit, three-dimensional image of a Japanese woman greets guests as they enter. An abstract 5' fiberglass sculpture, personally designed by Rashid, rests in the foyer. A mezzanine level bar area, nestled under the restaurant's curvy ceiling, seats up to 30 people and offers a window for guests to look out over the main dining room. The space features a resin bar and white leather banquettes.
A separate private room holds up to 16 people. Magically lit, the enclosed space glows in soft light.Related links: Tao Asian Bistro in Las Vegas - Pure nightclub in Las Vegas
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