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Morimoto Asia - Waikiki, Honolulu, HI

Morimoto Asia - Waikiki

4.6 (4097)
$50 and over
Asian
2490 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815-3240

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 76 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for scenic views
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Japanese, Chinese
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 4,097 people are saying

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

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Morimoto Asia - Waikiki impresses with its "amazing service, food and cocktails" and "exceptional service paired with delicious food." The restaurant offers a "spectacular evening" with "well deserving" dishes like the "signature sticky ribs" and A5 Wagyu Carpaccio. Enjoy "beautiful dining areas," "relaxing atmosphere," and "wonderful sunset views," making it a "must for an elegant dinner out in Waikiki."

4,097 Reviews
  1. Tinkerthis

    San Francisco4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been celebrating my birthday here for the past 5 years—it’s always been a highlight of my trip, with amazing food, great service, and beautiful views. Unfortunately, this year was a huge disappointment, all because of the service. Our server seemed completely uninterested in being there. We waited a long time just to be greeted, and by the time he arrived, we were ready to order everything. He never checked in on us, and when we asked about missing dishes, his response was careless: “Oh, I thought you got them.” No apology, no urgency. The food runners also seemed disengaged, dropping off plates with zero enthusiasm. It was my birthday, and my mother’s as well, but there was no real effort to make the experience feel special. When my mom reminded him it was my birthday, he snapped, “We know.” Later, when he brought out the dessert, he lit one item without saying a word and walked off. We had to ask him to light the birthday candle, and he sighed before doing it—like it was a huge inconvenience. Even paying the bill was a hassle. We waited again, only for him to say he thought the manager had handled it, which they hadn’t. The food was still great, but the attitude and inattentiveness from our server truly ruined what should have been a joyful evening. I hope this was an isolated incident, but it left a lasting impression I won’t soon forget.

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  2. Joe VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chris was an amazing server. Fantastic suggestions & charismatic service while we dined

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  3. Stephanie VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing elevated cuisine in a prime location in Waikiki. The bartender Caroline went above and beyond for us, treating us to pineapple sake before our table was ready. The rest of the staff was extremely courteous, except our server Anthony, who made my husband and I feel like we were beneath him. The worst of these offenses was that we were brought a dessert menu and informed we only had seconds to decide on a dessert before the kitchen closed for the night. We think we would have had a better time if we simply ordered our food from the bar, and I'd advise anyone else considering Morimoto to do the same.

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  4. Susen

    Unspecified3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and the food are both excellent. Anthony guided very well for sake exprience and food choice. So happy that I have chosen this restaurant for the first night. It was a great start for me in Hawaii

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  5. Carly

    Yosemite12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting menu. Everything we ate was good even the adventurous angry lobster. Stag was lovely and view great

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  6. Mark

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best ribs and Gyoza. Must eat! Service was welcoming and friendly.

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  7. Charles VIP

    Phoenix7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The overall experience was good — nothing in particular was wrong at all, but the experience was also not necessarily mind blowing. Not in a bad way, I just kept thinking that it was a slightly elevated PF Chang’s type experience all the way around. Best dish — Fish Carpaccio. Might be better if we sat on the balcony overlooking the ocean/beach in the distance. We sat at the bar and it had a bit too much of a hotel bar feeling for us.

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  8. Quynh VIP

    Vancouver4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food flavours were inconsistent. The fried rice was bland and felt like they forgot the seasoning.

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  9. Sandy

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food we ordered was delicious! And the service was great.

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  10. Frank

    Hawaii7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and great ambiance. You can certainly tell you are eating at a premier’s chefs restaurant. We were they for my wife’s birthday and they did not disappoint. She ordered the A5 Wagyu Beef that you prepare for yourself on a hot stone - what an experience. I enjoyed a Smoked Old Fashioned and they went all out for us with the complimentary dessert.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 76 times today
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2490 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815-3240

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Liliuokalani Ave. & Kalakaua Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Waikiki
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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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