Japonais Menu and Prices

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Last Update: 2025-03-14


Soups & Salads

Tofu Miso

$5.00 - $10.00

white miso dashi broth, silken tofu

Clam Miso

$12.00

white miso dashi broth, manila clams

Iron Chef Chicken Noodle Soup

$14.00

inaniwa noodles, shanton broth, scallions

Mizuna Salad

$9.00

mixed greens, shaved bonito, yuzu sherry vinaigrette

Calamari & Quinoa Salad

$15.00

tempura fried calamari, quinoa, white miso dressing

Sashimi Caesar Salad

$17.00

romaine, morimoto caesar dressing, seared tuna


Sandwiches

Pork Kakuni Buns

$12.00

braised pork belly, raita sauce, pickled vegetables

J By Morimoto Burger

$14.00

wagyu beef, wasabi aioli, caramelized onions

J By Morimoto Burger

$2.00

add braised pork belly

J By Morimoto Burger

$2.00

add nueske’s bacon

Chicken Banh Mi

$12.00

seared chicken, ginger soy glaze, julienne daikon and carrots, cilantro

King Crab Club

$17.00

king crab salad, nueske’s bacon, kimchee, seeded rye bread


J By Morimoto Lunch Set

Vegetable Tempura

$14.00

Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura

$18.00

Karai Organic Chicken Breast

$18.00

spicy yogurt marinade, roasted pepper

Braised Black Cod

$22.00

ginger-soy reduction

Kurobuta Panko Pork Cutlet

$18.00

pickled vegetables and tonkatsu sauce


Maki CombinationsWith Miso Soup. Spicy Tuna, Spicy Yellowtail, Salmon, Negi Hamachi, Or Eel & Avocado Roll

Choice Of 2 Maki Rolls

$16.00

Choice Of 3 Maki Rolls

$22.00


Hot & Cold Plates

Edamame

$6.00

maldon sea salt

Hamachi Tacos

$10.00

avocado, serrano peppers, yuzu kosho

Popcorn Shrimp Tacos

$12.00

spicy kochujan sauce, pickled vegetables

Tuna Pizza

$16.00

anchovy aïoli, olives, jalapeño, micro cilantro

Pork Gyoza Dumplings

$14.00

garlic chives, putanesca, bacon foam

Wagyu Beef Carpaccio

$19.00

yuzu soy, ginger, garlic, microgreens

Toro Tartare

$26.00

wasabi, nori paste, avocado, sour cream

Hamachi Tartare

$22.00

wasabi, nori paste, avocado, sour cream

Carpaccio

$21.00 - $16.00

mitsuba, hot oil choice of white fish or live octopus


Main

Mushroom Trio & Veggie Udon

$14.00

shiitake, shimeji & erenge mushrooms, chili, grated daikon

Mentaiko Carbonara

$16.00

spicy cod roe, quail egg, bacon, shiso, udon

Veggie Bop

$18.00

erenge mushrooms, sesame spinach, organic farm egg, hot stone bowl

Ishiyaki Hamachi Bop

$24.00

yellowtail, royal fern, spinach, organic farm egg, hot stone bowl

Karai King Crab

$28.00

spicy tobanjan aioli, micro-cilantro, crab salad

Fried Rice

$9.00

seasonal vegetables

Fried Rice

$1.00

add organic farm egg

Fried Rice

$3.00

add rock shrimp

Duck Confit Fried Rice

$12.00

organic farm egg, basil, scallion

Braised Black Cod

$28.00

ginger-soy reduction

Chirashi Rice

$32.00

morimoto style chirashi 10-12 different fish and vegetables

8oz. Prime Filet Mignon

$42.00


Sides $4

Purple Potato Chips

Price may varies

House Polished Rice

Price may varies

sushi rice


Raw Bar

1/2 Dozen Market Oysters

$18.00

1 Lb. Maine Lobster

Price may varies

1/2 Dozen Market Oysters

$18.00

1lb. Maine Lobster

Price may varies

Chef’s Raw Bar Combination

$80.00 - $100.00

Chef’s Omakase

$120.00

7 course tasting menu designed to experience the essence of morimoto’s cuisine

Chirashi Sushi

$32.00

morimoto style chirashi 10-12 different fish and vegetables

1/2 Dozen Market Oysters

$18.00

1 Lb. Maine Lobster

Price may varies

Chef's Raw Bar Combination

$150.00 - $80.00


Iced Teas & Lemonades $5

Rishi Blueberry Hibiscus Tea, Lime, Shiso

Price may varies

Rishi Jasmine Green Tea, Strawberry

Price may varies

Strawberry Yuzu Lemonade

Price may varies

Cucumber & Mint Lemonade

Price may varies

Iced Coffee

$6.00

vanilla, coconut, almond ice cube served with coffee or espresso


Beer

Kirin Light

$7.00

Asahi

$7.00

312

$7.00

Aooni IPA

$10.00

Kawaba Snow Wiezen

$12.00


Cocktails

Serenity

$13.00

house-made lychee-cello, nigori sake, ruby red grapefruit, lemon juice, rosewater

St. Thomas

$13.00

hendrick’s gin, pineapple, cucumber, lemongrass water, lime juice, dill

Whip The Mule

$13.00

bacardi superior, becherovka, lime juice, ginger beer, roasted rosemary

Stormy Weather

$14.00

apple & cinnamon-infused rye whiskey, lime juice, ginger tincture, ginger ale

New York

$15.00

rye whiskey, home-made pomegranate grenadine, lime juice, orange zest

Straw Hat

$13.00

jalapeño-infused tequila, clamato, umami vinegar and cilantro


Cold

Tuna "Pizza"

$16.00

anchovy aïoli, olives, jalapeño, micro cilantro

Hamachi Tacos

$10.00

avocado, serrano peppers, yuzu kosho

Bagna Cauda

$13.00

tempura octopus, local vegetables, garlic anchovy aïoli

Lamb Carpaccio

$17.00

scallion-ginger dressing, chive oil

Whitefish Or Live Octopus Carpaccio

$16.00 - $21.00

hot oil, mitsuba

Wagyu Beef Carpaccio

$19.00

yuzu soy, ginger, garlic, microgreens

Toro Tartare

$26.00

wasabi, nori paste, avocado, sour cream

Hamachi Tartare

$22.00

wasabi, nori paste, avocado, sour cream

Morimoto Sashimi Terrine

$26.00

seared toro, smoked salmon, eel, tuna, hamachi, five sauces

Hamachi Tacos

$10.00

avocado, serrano peppers, yuzo kosho

Tuna Pizza

$16.00

anchovy aïoli, olives, jalapeño, micro-cilantro

Calamari And Quinoa Salad

$15.00

tempura fried calamari, quinoa, white miso dressing

Sashimi Caesar

$17.00

romaine, morimoto ceasar dressing, seared tuna

Whitefish Carpaccio

$16.00

hot oil, mitsuba

Live Octopus Carpaccio

$21.00

hot oil, mitsuba

Wagyu Beef Carpaccio

$19.00

yuzu soy, ginger, garlic, microgreens

Toro Tartare

$26.00

wasabi, nori paste, avocado, sour cream

Hamachi Tartare

$22.00

wasabi, nori paste, avocado, sour cream

Morimoto Sashimi Terrine

$26.00

seared toro, smoked salmon, eel, tuna, hamachi, five sauces


Hot

Kakuni

$12.00

ten hour pork-belly, rice congee, soy-scallion jus

"Pop Corn" Shrimp

$16.00

spicy kochujan sauce, wasabi aïoli

Pork Gyoza Dumplings

$14.00

garlic chives, puttanesca, bacon foam

Tofu Tableside

$14.00

soy milk, kimchee sauce, dashi soy

Foie Gras Oysters

$21.00

steamed oysters, foie gras, uni, teriyaki sauce

Karai King Crab

$28.00

spicy tobanjan aïoli, micro-cilantro, crab salad

Kakuni

$12.00

ten hour berkshire pork-belly, rice congee, soy-scallion jus

Grilled Octopus

$14.00

tater tots, brunkow local grilled cheese, preserved lemon puree, yuzu chimichurri

Crispy Babyback Ribs

$12.00

spicy and sweet ponzu, bean sprouts & coleslaw

Wagyu Sliders

$12.00

with purple potato chips

Karai Chicken Drummettes

$9.00

spicy yogurt sauce

"Pop Corn" Shrimp

$16.00

spicy kochujan sauce, wasabi aïoli

Pork Gyoza Dumplings

$14.00

spicy tobanjan aïoli, micro-cilantro, crab salad

Karai King Crab

$28.00

spicy tobanjan aïoli, micro-cilantro, crab salad

Sea Urchin Carbonara

$26.00

inaniwa noodles, crispy pancetta, quail egg


Soups And Noodles

Tofu Miso

$10.00 - $5.00

white miso dashi broth, silken tofu

Clam Miso

$12.00

white miso dashi broth, manila clams

Iron Chef "Chicken Noodle Soup"

$14.00

inaniwa noodles, shanton broth, scallions

Duck Meatball Soup

$12.00

duck broth, ginger, cilantro


Salads

Mizuna Salad

$9.00

mixed greens, shaved bonito, yuzu sherry vinaigrette

Calamari And Quinoa

$15.00

tempura fried calamari, quinoa, white miso dressing

Sashimi Caesar

$17.00

romaine, morimoto caesar dressing, seared tuna


Entrées

Sea Urchin Carbonara

$26.00

inaniwa noodles, crispy pancetta, quail egg

Ishi Yaki Hamachi Bop

$28.00

yellowtail, royal fern, sesame spinach, organic farm egg on rice cooked tableside in a hot stone bowl

Pork Chop And 'Applesauce'

$28.00

panko breaded, kimchee, bacon, ginger apple purée

Braised Lamb Shank

$32.00

house polished rice 'risotto', baby turnips and natural jus

Duck Duck Duck

$35.00

5 spiced roasted breast, duck meatball soup, confit fried rice, jalapeño jam

Seafood Toban Yaki

$39.00

lobster, king crab, mussels, clams, sea scallop, spicy red miso sake broth

Whole Roasted Lobster Masala

Price may varies

garam masala, lemon crème fraîche, sautéed vegetables

Crispy Whole Market Fish

Price may varies

spicy tofu sauce, papaya salad

Braised Black Cod

$28.00

ginger-soy reduction

Roasted Seabass

$32.00

sake-kasu miso, kale two ways, spiced jus

Karai Chicken

$24.00

roasted half chicken, spicy yogurt marinade, roasted pepper

Petite Surf And Turf

$48.00

6oz prime filet mignon & hamachi ceviche

Wagyu Surf & Turf

Price may varies

12oz american wagyu new york strip & whole roasted lobster masala

8oz Prime Filet Mignon

$42.00

12oz American Washugyu New York Strip

$65.00

16oz Dry Aged Prime Ribeye

$72.00

Japanese A-5 Wagyu

$25.00

3oz min. saga prefecture


Sides

Edamame

$6.00

with maldon sea salt

Market Vegetables

$8.00

Savoy Cabbage Kimchee

$7.00

with bacon

Duck Confit Fried Rice

$9.00

with organic farm egg

Bone Marrow Potato Puree

$8.00

House Polished Rice

$4.00

sushi rice


Small Plates

Roasted Local Carrots

$7.00

5 spiced pecans, goat cheese, orange reduction

Brussel Sprouts

$9.00

housemade pancetta, black sesame hummus

Savoy Cabbage Kimchee

$7.00

with bacon & apples

Duck Confit Fried Rice

$9.00

with fried organic farm egg

Edamame

$6.00

with maldon sea salt


Plate $72(4 Guests). Served Continuously. Sake Flight $35, Whiskey Flight $35.

Tuna Pizza

Price may varies

Popcorn Shrimp

Price may varies

Wagyu Beef Carpaccio

Price may varies

Chef's Selection Of Makis

Price may varies

Japanese A-5 Wagyu

$25.00

(3oz. min). grilled and served with our signature sweet onion and garlic jus

Chirashi Sushi

$32.00

morimoto style chirashi 10-12 different fish & vegtables


Chef’s Sushi Combination

Sushi

Price may varies

Sashimi

Price may varies


Maki Rolls

Soft Shell Crab

$14.00

deep-fried soft shell crab, asparagus, avocado, scallions, spicy sauce

Shrimp Tempura

$10.00

tempura shrimp, asparagus, spicy sauce

California

$12.00

alaskan snow crab meat, cucumber, avocado

Eel Avocado

$9.00

barbeque eel, avocado

Salmon Skin

$7.00

crispy salmon skin, kaiware, itogaki

Spicy Tuna

$9.00

chopped tuna, scallion, spicy sauce

Spicy Salmon

$9.00

chopped salmon, scallion, spicy sauce

Spicy Yellowtail

$9.00

chopped yellowtail, scallion, spicy sauce

Negi Toro

Price may varies

chopped toro, scallion

Tekka

$8.00

tuna

Salmon

$7.00

Negi Hamachi

$8.00

yellowtail, scallion

Kappa

$6.00

cucumber, sesame seed

Shiso

$6.00

shiso leaf, plum paste

Kanpyo

$6.00

sweet gourd

Gobo

$6.00

pickled burdock

Avocado

$6.00

avocado, cucumber


Sushi & Sashimi

Oh-Toro

Price may varies

fatty tuna

Chu-Toro

Price may varies

medium fatty tuna

Maguro

$5.00

tuna

Sake

$4.00

salmon

Smoked Sake

$5.00

house smoked king salmon

Anago

$7.00

sea eel

Unagi

$5.00

fresh water eel


Whitefish

Hamachi

$5.00

yellowtail

Kanpachi

$7.00

amberjack

Shimaaji

$7.00

striped jack

Hirame

$5.50

fluke

Tai

$6.00

japanese red snapper

Kinmedai

$8.00

golden big eye snapper

Suzuki

$4.50

striped bass


Blue Skin

Kohada

$6.00

shad

Kisu

$5.00

silver whiting

Saba

$5.00

japanese mackerel

Aji

$5.00

horse mackerel


Egg

Egg Tamago

$3.00

omelette

Kasutera

$5.00

custard omelette


Meat

A-5 Japanese Wagyu Beef

Price may varies


Shellfish

Ebi

$5.00

shrimp

Hotate

$7.00

scallop

Mirugai

$6.00

jumbo clam

Kani

$9.00

king crab

Tako

$5.00

octopus

Mizudako

$6.00

live octopus

Ika

$5.00

squid


Caviar

Ikura

$5.00

salmon roe

Tobiko

$5.00

flying fish roe

Uni

$8.00

sea urchin

Mentaiko

$6.00

spicy cod roe


Vegetable $4

Kyu-Ri

Price may varies

japanese cucumber

Kabura

Price may varies

pickled turnip

Kaiware

Price may varies

daikon sprout

Myoga

Price may varies

pickled root vegetable

Nasu

Price may varies

pickled eggplant


Dessert

"Air" Cheesecake

$12.00

chilled soufflé, strawberry red wine sorbet, avocado sauce

Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart

$10.00

dark chocolate sorbet, cocoa nib tuile, caramel sauce

Mango Pudding

$11.00

coconut green tea sorbet, sumi meringue

Tofu Cheesecake

$11.00

mandarin plum wine sorbet, maple coffee foam

Coconut Fritters

$10.00

vanilla gelato, morello cherry, passion fruit, crispy black rice

Sorbet

$9.00

gelato, ice cream


Coffee

Coffee

$3.00

regular & decaf

Espresso

$3.50

Latte

$4.00

Cappuccino

$4.00


Teas

Morimoto Green Tea

$6.00

White Tea Rose Melange

$4.00

Iron Goddess Of Mercy, Oolong

$4.00

Earl Grey, Black

$4.00

Chamomile

$4.00

herbal, caffeine free

Turmeric Ginger

$4.00

herbal, caffeine free


Hand Crafted Cocktails

Smoke In Your Eyes

$15.00

bulleit bourbon, kijoshu, oloroso sherry, benedictine, jerry thomas bitters in a smoking glass

Serenity

$13.00

house-made lychee-cello, nigori sake, ruby red grapefruit, lemon juice, rosewater

St. Thomas

$13.00

hendrick's gin, pineapple, cucumber, lemongrass water, lime juice, dill

New York

$15.00

rye whiskey, home-made pomegranate grenadine, lime juice, orange zest

Nardis

$16.00

white truffle & pear-flavored, grey goose vodka, grapefruit, tonic water

Whip The Mule

$13.00

bacardi superior, becherovka, lime juice, ginger beer and roasted rosemary

Stormy Weather

$14.00

apple & cinnamon-infused rye whiskey, lime juice, ginger tincture, ginger ale

Straw Hat

$13.00

jalapeno-infused tequila, clamato, umami vinegar and cilantro

Take Five

$13.00

beet-infused vodka, luxardo bitters, carpano antica vermouth, roasted thyme

Flirtibird

$13.00

tequila, mezcal, yuzu, shiso, agave nectar


Signature Cocktails

Casual Encounter

$12.00

square one cucumber vodka, kings ginger, lemon

White Lilly

$12.00

sudachi shochu, calpico, yuzu

Morimotini

$13.00

sake, absolut vodka, cucumber

Chicago

$14.00

nikka 12 yr, carpano antica vermouth, plum bitters


Beer Selections

Aooni Japanese I.P.A

$10.00

Samurai Barley Ale

$15.00

Kawaba Snow Wiezen

$12.00

Lagunitas I.P.A

$9.00

Lagunitas Sumpin Sumpin

$8.00

Matilda

$11.00

312

$7.00

Kirin Light

$7.00

Asahi

$7.00


Large Format Beer

Morimoto Soba

$18.00

Morimoto Black Obi

$18.00

Morimoto Imperial Pilsner

$30.00

Morimoto Hazelnut

$18.00


Bubbles

Mumm Napa

$12.00

brut, napa valley, california

Laurent Perrier

$16.00

tours-sur-marne, france

Piper Heidsieck Brut Reserve

$22.00

reims, france

Ruinart

$29.00

brut rose, champagne, epernay, france

La Marca

$10.00

prosecco, veneto, italy


White

Bouchard Aine & Fils

$11.00

chardonnay, 2011 burgundy, france

Vino

$11.00

pinot grigio, 2012 washington

Portea

$12.00

chenin blanc, 2013 south africa

White Haven Sauvignon Blanc

$13.00

2013 marlborough, new zealand

Les Hospice

$15.00

sancerre, 2011 loire valley, france

Patz And Hall Chardonnay

$20.00

2012 sonoma coast, california

Hirschbach & Sohne Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling Kabinett

$10.00

2012 mosel, germany


Rose

Chateau D'Esclans

$12.00

'whispering angel', 2013 provence, france

Chateau D Aqueria

$13.00

2011, provence, france


Red

Avignonesi

$12.00

cantaloro, 2011, tuscany, italy

Decero

$10.00

malbec, 2011, mendoza, argentina

Les Cadrans De Lassegue

$16.00

grand cru, st. emilion, france, 2010

Whitehall Lane

$14.00

merlot, 2011, napa valley, ca

Chalk Hill

$16.00

pinot noir, 2012 sonoma coast, ca

Hall Estates

$23.00

cabernet sauvignon, 2011

Bourgogne Rouge

$13.00

maison roche de bellene by nicolas potel, 2011, burgundy, france


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