The Celebrity-Owned Morimoto Is One Of The Best Places To Grab A Bite In Pennsylvania
By Beth Price-Williams|Published April 04, 2023
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Dining out in Pennsylvania usually means making some tough decisions, including where to go. After all, we’re spoiled with choices no matter where in the state we live. For a one-of-a-kind dining experience, make a reservation at Morimoto, a unique celebrity-owned restaurant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that makes some of the best food you’ll find anywhere.
If you’re a foodie, you’ve likely heard of celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto, perhaps best known for his role on both the Japanese and American versions of Iron Chef. The cooking competition pits an Iron Chef, like Morimoto, with a guest challenger.
The Iron Chef opened his own restaurant, Morimoto, in Philadelphia in 2001 and, since then, has gone on to start more than a dozen restaurants around the world. His original, however, deserves a spot on your bucket list.
Nestled in Philadelphia, the Japanese restaurant features a sleek interior that oozes modern charm. Diners have called it “mesmerizing” and their meals “the best” they’ve ever had.
If you’re a foodie, you want to add this Pennsylvania restaurant to your bucket list. The menu offers a generous selection of sushi. Sample sushi and sushi rolls by ordering the Chef’s Selection, or try such sushi rolls as tuna, California, and shitake mushroom.
Start with a cold or hot appetizer, of which there is a generous selection ranging from cold favorites such as a leafy greens salad and seasonal oysters to hot classics including edamame and rock shrimp tempura.
A glance at the entrees is sure to lead to another dilemma. Will you order the black cod miso, Koji salmon, or seafood “Toban Yaki?” Consider the chicken katsu curry, too.
However, if you’re in a meaty mood, you have a few options – American filet and New York strip steak among them. Pair your entrée with such scrumptious sides as wasabi fried rice, hoku hoku potatoes, or roasted mushrooms.
Have you ever been to Morimoto, a unique celebrity-owned restaurant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania? If so, do you think it’s one of the best restaurants in Philadelphia? Share your experience in the comments! After a scrumptious meal at Morimoto, drink in the beauty of the skyline at one of these Philadelphia overlooks.
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