Always great service. Excellent sushi and great cocktails, of yes and the beautiful view!

It was so good, we visited twice during the five days we were in Maui. Despite the many restaurants at Wailea all within walking distance via the beach walk, after the first dinner of excellent sushi rolls and the crispy flavorful ribs, we had to go again the next night. The best dinner we had in Maui, and there is plenty of competition in the area. The second night, they remembered us and sat us outside while the luau was performed. A free luau show for the price of a meal at Morimoto! Get the ribs for sure! Best ribs ever and they are the exact same ribs you get at Morimoto Asia in Florida. read more

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This was our best meal in Maui! I told our server that the food was only outdone by the wonderful service. Impeccable. Each dish was well-prepared, well-seasoned, and presented beautifully. The setting was perfect, and there was a luau next to the restaurant that we were able to watch. read more

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Such an amazing meal in Maui! Every dish we ordered was absolutely amazing. Shout out to our waiter Michael who had so much knowledge about each dish. This meal was our favorite on our trip. Definitely recommend! read more

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Delicious food! Best fish we had in Hawaii (and we had a lot of fish at expensive restaurants) was the miso cod at Morimoto. We also had fish tacos which were very good. read more

This is our 2nd time at this Morimoto location, Maui. This one located in Andez hotel, down by the pool. Has indoor and outdoor seating. Reservation: via open table. Not too crowded and not too loud. Good for family. Our server is amazing and super friendly. Restroom: 2 individual gender neutral restrooms. We ordered: Sticky ribs - comes in 3 pieces - nice flavor and come off the bones Lobster fried rice - not a fan of this one, they use basmati rice, not as good as they use japanese rice and a bit too oily. A5 miyazaki japanese wagyu - min 3oz. They should use any sauce, let the wagyu shows its own flavour. Too thick of a cut, so you still have to chew a bit more instead normally it melts in your mouth. Calamari tempura salad - too much breading on the tempura and the dressing was too sour. Sashimi platter 14pc - good. Guava flow drink- nice Pina faux tito drink- very refreshing Overall ok. I still like the one in Vegas better. read more

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Even though the menu was unique, the atmosphere delightful and food tasted great; this meal was too expensive for sushi that isn't that much different than another sushi place on the island. The best items were sticky ribs. read more

Hands down the best sushi I have ever had! We had our anniversary dinner overlooking to ocean and we are so happy we landed here. Everything was amazing, including the service. They even had a little dessert surprise for us! It was on the pricier side, but we didn't mind splurging for our anniversary trip. read more

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Good food but a better atmosphere. Food was good but for the price not great. Dukes and Monkey Pod were much better on the food side.

I would literally rate this a 0 star if I could. By far the worst omakase I've ever had in my life, worse than even the $50 omakase I've had at other places, and they charged us $200 per person. The tuna tartare was pasty and tasted like cat food, the nigiri's were so fishy and clearly not fresh, and the mushroom dumpling was frankly disgusting. I was beyond disappointed and I will never be coming back here. There was also only six courses and two of those six were one singular scoop of ice cream (one with some pear slices rolled around it). It's just such a waste of money and I'm very upset. read more

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Our first time at Morimoto's and we were thrilled we found this place!!! Yes, it's a bit pricey but worth every cent. The service was impeccable!! The food and drinks were divine!!! It's definitely the highlight of our meals here on Maui. We will definitely be returning!!! read more

The food was good - sticky ribs being our favorite dish. Be ready for a very large bill albeit small portions (however as to be expected on the beach at a beautiful hotel) . Also the service was very slow and our server was not the friendliest. The tables are very close together so we could hear every word of the loud couple next to us which was a bit awkward and unpleasant. read more

Morimoto Maui - sticky ribs - Japanese Near Me - Wailea, Hawaii

Went there for dinner. Hubby had to call to make a reservation; all the dinner slots are always blocked for online reservations (not a fan of this strategy). Location is unbeatable, and the ambiance is nice. We were seated outside, but it was already dark, so we didn't get to see the famous ocean view they mention. Maybe next time for happy hour. There was a bit of a luau happening at some point; it was ok, but I can live without it (gave White Lotus S1 vibes). Sushi and sashimi were spot on, just great. I tried a couple of Passion Pau Hana; highly recommended if you like Midori. Try the sticky ribs, you won't regret it. We had the Ishi Yaki Bri Bop for the main course. The tableside cooking was a nice experience. They mentioned it's a signature dish because Morimoto won Iron Chef with it, but for me, it was just ok. The fish had a substantial bloodline, which made it unpleasantly fishy. I know some chefs leave it on purpose for extra flavor, but it was a total miss for my palate. Overall, good (and kinda pricey) experience, but not mindblowing. We would probably return. read more

UPDATE: Went to Morimoto's one more time and the service and tasty food prompted me to give them 5 stars! We tried two new appetizers: pork bao bun, rock shrimp tempura. Both were surprisingly more delicious than expected.Enjoy! Original Review: Plan on it being expensive, make your reservation early. The pot stickers, ahi tacos, sticky ribs, sides of hamakua mushrooms roasted veggies & sushi rice. The sides made a great veggie meal for me! Everything was umami delicious! We also ordered a few sushi rolls but wish we didn't. save your $$$ for something else.. The surprise was the ube cheesecake. OMG!! If you're not into the tableside flaming chocolate sphere with banana mousse, get the cheesecake! It's light and the sauce is so good!! Appreciated the casual alfresco ambiance with the option to be family-friendly casual or dress-up. Beware of all the steps. In my opinion, it's not a high-heel friendly location, unless you have someone carry you! Although there are probably elevators and ramps to make it accessible. Service was slow in the beginning so gave it 4 stars. read more

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Enjoyed our evening at Morimoto! Though we had our kids taggging along, we appreciate the service and the efficiency getting us done with dinner My kids ate- salmon roll and Tuna roll We had popcorn shrimp- which was a great start done 2 ways but I don't know if the sauce was needed? We also ordered the A5- very good! Mushrooms and duck rice- both excellent sides Dinner- masaladas- yummy Thanks team Morimoto! read more

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We had a large party to celebrate my aunt's 70th birthday. We strategically set our reservations the same time luau was going on. You should check the luau times before hand. I would say the sticky ribs and the ube cheesecake is the fan favorite. I will be going back for more !! That was amazing !! read more

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The food was amazing, excellent service and ambience. Spend our anniversary here and it was the best experience.

My husband proposed to me 12 years ago here, we were longtime residents and watched this resort being built. I was excited to stop in for drinks and a roll on a trip back after moving to the mainland but we were met with a very different experience. The atmosphere was hurried long wait-and crowded, we felt like it was Disneyland. We just wanted a bite and drink at the bar maybe dessert, not expecting any special treatment but what we got was an overtly rude woman working the bar. Upon seating i asked how her evening was going and She immediately said, its busy big group march. I attempted some polite positive talk briefly mentioned my husband proposed there and ordered quickly as not to take her time. She was instantly rude and barked as us, we asked simple questions about drinks and deserts and she barked at us again..definitely has a chip on her shoulder, made us not order more food or drink or dessert for that matter. She just ruined our experience. I will never go there again how rude! The food was good not great, no better than sushi in Kihei. read more

First, a word to potential diners: this is a world-class four dollar sign restaurant. The ingredients are very costly and the preparation highly skilled. Don't give it one star because you think it's expensive. Pro tip: come for lunch. Easy to get a reservation and everything is more relaxed. It's also a beautiful hotel. Now the review: Stellar service, laid back atmosphere. Detailed and skilled preparation of dishes. I strongly recommend sharing plates among your group. Most dishes share well and everyone gets to try the full range of flavors and ingredients. Try things out of your comfort zone. Definitely order the wagyu carpaccio and sticky ribs to start. Marvelous textures and flavors. Try a sake flight to add to your tasting experience. The smoked cocktail and the Infinite Toki are also quite delicious. If you are a sushi lover, definitely get a chef's choice platter. Served with real grated wasabi (not fake green horseradish) and house pickled ginger, it's a perfect sushi experience. We also added some extra less fancy sushi to round it out. For example, the California roll may be a trope but perfectly prepared with real snow crab , it's a really delicious bite. We ordered entrees, including 4 ounces of A5 wagyu, the pork chop, and the fish bop cooked at the table in a screaming hot stoneware bowl. Wow! Impressive to watch the presentation and even better to eat. A5, properly prepared, has long been on my bucket list. It's so rich you can't eat much. It's nothing like American style steak. It's more like an exquisite rich mouth experience as opposed to a steak. A few bites suffice. Morimoto's does it right. They even showed us the beef certificate as proof of authenticity. The pork chop is excellent - made from specialty pork imported from Japan. Entree servings are generous unless you are ordering by the ounce. Smaller appetites may want to share. Don't forget the excellent desserts. This is a terrific restaurant and we enjoyed everything. Shout out to our server Michael. Highly recommended. read more

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Came here for our anniversary and left really disappointed. The oysters, pork gyoza, and drinks were solid, but everything else missed the mark. The "spicy" tuna roll had zero flavor, the fatty tuna and king salmon sashimi were mid, and the A5 sashimi was way too salty. The duck confit rice was dry and bland. When I told the waitress the spicy tuna roll wasn't spicy or flavorful, she dismissed me, saying "some people find it spicy." Super unprofessional. For the price and hype, this place just doesn't deliver. Definitely wouldn't recommend or come back -- especially for a special occasion. read more

With all the choices on the island I can't say I'll be back. Server was not the friendliest. Two of our items did not arrive till we reminded our server. Food was good but not amazing given the prices. View is gorgeous which was nice. read more

Largely what you expect from a "brand" experience. Good for kids and families. My main disappointment was being asked if I wanted fresh wasabi on my nigiri for an up charge. I've never been at a high end sushi restaurant that didn't just use fresh wasabi and include it in the price so I found that odd but I could understand the value of choices. Then to my surprise they didn't put it on directly the sushi but served it on a side dish. At these prices, I'm expecting an expert sushi maker who will craft the perfect sushi with the right amount of wasabi - not DYI. This would be like asking if I wanted premium rice and then putting it on the side for me to put on my sushi for extra or on sashimi to make nigiri myself. Coursing was also off that night with the entrees arriving very late. The restaurant has a cool vibe but honestly wouldn't go out of your way. It's a fine hotel restaurant for guests. read more

Inside the Hyatt Andaz, this iron chef restaurant leaves not stone unturned in service, quality and uniqueness. The presentations were amazing and the flavor profiles impecable. Best short ribs I ever tasted! Dessert was flaming and delicious. The cocktails were amazing. A must visit in Maui read more

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We were anticipating an amazing experience here as Morimoto is THE Iron Chef. Summary: good food, bad timing for food. One of the dishes was the duck. We were told it was going to take 30 minutes to cook. No problem. It took about 45 minutes. No warning. No update. There were 4 of us. Two dishes came out together. The third dish came out about 5-10 minutes later. The last dish was sushi and it came out last, which was basically after the first two dishes were already eaten. We were trying to be understanding until we remembered that 2 of our side dishes never even made it to our table. We asked the waiter about the missing dishes. He didn't apologize. Just said he's going to check on it. We waited 20 minutes and were told it was coming out. Nope. All of us finished our dishes so there was no point in having these dizhes served. We cancelled them and were given a "my apology" apology versus comping or even the manager coming out to apologize properly. The front of the house definitely needs work. It's unfortunate that a great chef's restaurant tarnished what could've been the icing on the cake for our Hawaii experience. read more

Morimoto Maui - Japanese Near Me - Wailea, Hawaii

I have to be honest here. I feel like a complete heel as I only took one picture of the amazing food that came out of the kitchen here. Located in the Andaz resort, this gem is located down at the pool level. I say this, as it's about 100 stairs down to the pool level. With the wife wearing heels, it was a bit tricky especially at night as there simply isn't a great lighted walkway. If you do come here, get a ride from the valet down to the restaurant as they have a little cart that will take you there without having to traverse down the stairs of HE double hockey sticks!! Once we got inside, it was a simple and understated decor and decoration. Very much as I would assume that Morimoto wants. The focus is on the food and drink. We ordered a couple of drinks and the with got Pele's Kiss. Folks, simply an amazing drink that everyone should partake in, even if your not a foo-foo drinker like myself. We started with the Wagyu carpaccio which was as you can image succulent and flavorful and wish you could get about a pound of this stuff. We then got some sushi, with differing toro's (tuna) and wife getting sake (salmon) and a single roll, the sushi was well amazing. We then got our entree's which was for me a fish stew in a red Miso broth and the wife got the blackened Cod. My stew was delicate, sumptuous and a delight. The broth was complex and flavorful. Had a lobster tail, calamari, mussles and scallops along with a couple of full shrimp. Simply delicious. It was a wonderful evening with delicious food, and being this well known of a restaurant was considerably cheaper than other high end establishments. Absolutely love this place. read more

Morimoto Maui - Wagyu carpaccio - Japanese Near Me - Wailea, Hawaii

Should've checked out reviews before eating here. The ambiance was terrible - right next to the pool. Watching families in the pool and walking around in bathing suits was not what we were expecting. Our server was not great - despite the lack of patrons, and what should have been impeccable service - he spent most of his time trying to pick up a woman who was lunching alone. The food - we expected to be wowed by not only the flavors, but also the presentation - the is an Iron Chef establishment! My spicy salmon maki roll was not spicy, not presentation or flare - no drizzle of any sort of sauce, basic grocery store sushi. It was bland. My husband got the pork belly bao - it was served with french fries on the side. Seriously? That wasn't listed and not the sort of item expected from what we thought would be a fine dining lunch. The only thing redeemable was the sticky ribs appetizer. Those were phenomenal in flavor. Our son enjoyed his filet served with au ju. So although there were a few highlights - overall it's just not worth it. read more

Food n good service awesome experience with newer food tastes. The sashimi we ordered was cut too thin and looks more like an appetizer than an entree and is waay too expensive so opt for the other offerings that we really enjoyed. The rest of the food was really good. Ribs was insanely delicious, we also had the rice with beef cooked on our table and we also had the prawns with veggies and the sauce was on point. The only set back is if you are differently abled it will take you a long time to walk down the walk path Ramp etc and they should have an elevator access for disabled folks like our daughter. This is the Andaz hotel fault and not Morimotos. Valet parking is free ! Collin the manager, Read your reply and you are welcome. Andaz staff never offered the cart service when we asked the front desk staff about an elevator for our differently abled daughter. She simply said there is a walk path that can take us down or the steep stairs that is quicker. Not a disabled friendly facility at all and wonder how it passed the states requirement. read more

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Everything was spot on. Ribs were amazing, duck fried rice ,special rockin spicy tuna roll w Shrimp tempura , short rib and lobster. All amazing. Great service and setting. read more

Went in expecting overpriced and mediocre and was wonderfully surprised. The service was excellent and we were blown away by how good the food was. It was not inexpensive but quality sushi is rarely inexpensive and never in Maui. read more

This is my second time to Morimoto and both times have been a 10/10 experience. Our service, the food, and the timeliness of the restaurant is amazing. We had bao buns, friend rice, sticky ribs, spicy tuna roll, and some nigiri and sashimi! Our waiter was fantasticccc read more

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This is one of my go to favourite places in Maui. I prefer to dine here during the day where I can see the ocean and views more clearly. The food is really good here with fresh, good quality fish. They used to have the Mori Cristo and the king crab leg but last time I went, they no longer have those on the menu. It is slightly over priced for what it is but the experience and food is really great. read more

Went to celebrate passing the bar exam with my mom and glad she chose Morimoto's! We had reservations for 7:30pm but we got there around 7pm and the hosts were able to seat us earlier. Our server asked if we were celebrating anything special, and when I told him about the bar exam, he came back and brought us complimentary champagne to toast! Started off with the shrimp tempura roll and soft shell crab bao. Loved the shrimp tempura roll, and my mom and I were surprised to find that the bao only came with 1 serving. But I guess it was a good thing because although we split it, it was still very filling! I wish the crab was a bit crispier though. For our main dishes, I ordered the wagyu ishiyaki buri bop and my mom got the braised black cod with a side of rice. We also decided to split the hamakua mushrooms. Get the mushrooms! They were roasted perfectly and I loved the crunchy little bits. The fish was light and flaky and absorbed the soy-sake sauce very well. I didn't care too much for my buri bop, but will say the wagyu was good. All in all, it was a fun experience! Also for kamaaina - if you valet, Morimoto's validates! read more

Morimoto Maui - Ishi Yaki Buri Bop, hamakua mushrooms, and Braised Black Cod - Japanese Near Me - Wailea, Hawaii

Eh. Was not impressed. Beautiful views, really good wine. The pork Gyoza is worth getting, but thought the sushi was just okay! read more

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My mom and I stayed at the Andaz and went here three out of five nights! You can't beat the view at sunset, it is an exceptional view especially from the bar. There are some very affordable options. Several vegan and vegetarian options. Staff was very knowledgeable and helped to point out vegetarian modifications that could be made. All staff was very kind. Lots of special dishes (table side cooking or flame) that add that extra wow factor if you are celebrating something. The Edamame serving size could feed a family of six, huge portion!! Also reservations can be made on OpenTable too. read more

Fantastic meal, sunset view, and especially service. Michael was one of the better servers I've had in some time, and was so knowledgeable about everything on the menu from drinks to food that fit our vibe for the night. What I really appreciated was how caring and welcoming he was on our first night on the island celebrating our anniversary. The gyoza and sticky ribs and giant tasty salad + sushi really hit the spot on the comfort food levels. Can't wait to try more of the finer dishes on the menu on our next visit. read more

1- we went at 8 and sat outside and got to see the end of the luau which was cool. Not much of a view that late but ambiance was cool with the lights (a smidge crammed with other tables) 2- service was good and appreciated the people commenting on the food they delivered and liked 3- miso soup ok 4- rolls were just ok. No fancy ones we are used to in the California but the fish was fresh and you can tell it was real crab meat 5- sticky ribs were suuuuuuper good 6- edamame came in giant bowl 7- Tuna tacos were good but nothing special or memorable Felt a overpriced for the crammed seating and fish-in-roll only rolls read more

Morimoto Maui - Ahi tacos - Japanese Near Me - Wailea, Hawaii

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This was genuinely so disappointing. We got the omakase option, which we've heard great things about. But it was terrible, fishy smell, and we all left the dinner hungry because they simply did not give enough food. The waiter looked like he felt bad at the end and explained that they had some chefs leave which is why their omakase quality has declined. I recommend avoiding this restaurant as the food is awful and they're clearly just surviving based on brand alone but the food no longer lives up to the hype, and yet they keep the same prices up. read more

Amazing service, Michael had a fantastic suggestion for a sparkling sake. The sushi was fire! Fantastic view at sunset too. read more

Morimoto Maui - Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Wailea, Hawaii

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Dropping the annual Morimoto review and still amazes me with a solid 5/5. We were able to get a reservation on open table the night before for 3. I highly recommend making a reservation as this is a popular restaurant! We still ordered our usual rock shrimp tempura and sticky ribs to start as apps. We ordered the cod, angry chicken, pork chop, and broccolini for entrees to share. Overall all of the dishes were great. My only complaint was the short ribs were "warm" instead of hot as I feel like they have been sitting out and are room temperature. read more

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Wow! I love my Morimoto Restaurants but this one was exceptional. The food was great, tasted similar to other Morimotos restaurants - one thing I wish was that there was some more specialty dishes with a Hawaiian twist. Other than that, food service was a normal wait time at a nice restaurant and the server was nice. We got to sit outside and went during the sunset so we got to see. There is also a Luau that was going on in the hotel so we got to see some bits and pieces of it as well! read more

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