Assorted sushi and nigiri platter served with a martini, soy sauce, chopsticks, and a sake-style pitcher on a wooden restaurant table.

Morimoto by Sea

Chef Morimoto brings his culinary vision to Japanese-inspired cuisine and exclusive cocktails at sea.

Ways to Experience Morimoto By Sea

From an exclusive Pop-Up Dining experience available on every cruise, to the dedicated Morimoto by Sea restaurant on Nieuw Amsterdam, and the brand-new Sushi Bar debuting aboard our Pinnacle Class ships.

Morimoto by Sea Restaurant

Savor Japanese-inspired cuisine featuring fresh sushi, seafood entrées, and exclusive beverages in a stylish, sophisticated setting. Exclusively on Nieuw Amsterdam.

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Morimoto by Sea Pop-Up

Indulge in a special pop-up dining experience as Morimoto by Sea takes over Tamarind or Pinnacle Grill, available at least once per cruise. Available on all ships except Nieuw Amsterdam.

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Morimoto by Sea Sushi Bar

Watch expert chefs prepare fresh, à la carte sushi before your eyes, paired with flavorful hot appetizers and entrées. Available on Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam.

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Our flagship dining experience offers a warm, sophisticated atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, and an expertly crafted multi-course dinner.

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Cuisine

Enjoy Chef Morimoto's signature Japanese-inspired and Pan-Asian dishes, including fresh sushi, premium seafood, and innovative specialties.

Pricing & Extras

Cost is approximately US$55 per person (subject to change). Have It All package guests may apply their Specialty Dining credit.

Hours & Reservations

Open for dinner only. Reservations are highly recommended but not required.

Attire

Smart casual attire is appropriate. Shorts, pool and beachwear, distressed jeans and tank tops are not permitted in table service restaurants.

Sample Menu: Morimoto by Sea Restaurant

Appetizers

Popcorn Shrimp: Tempura-crispy shrimp, Morimoto-style gochujang aioli, wasabi citrus aioli, honey soy toasted peanut
Pork Gyoza: Hand-folded dumplings, seasoned pork, cabbage & garlic chives, scallion ginger sauce
Vegetable Wonton: Asian sesame garlic chili sauce
Taco Two Ways®: Hamachi, yuzu soy, tuna, spicy mayo, avocado crème
Lobster Miso Soup: White miso broth, lobster essence, scallion
*Vegetarian option available upon request
Sticky Ribs: Hoisin chili glazed ribs

Pan-seared dumplings arranged in a cast-iron serving dish with chopsticks on a dining table.

Sushi & Sashimi

Chef's Combination: Sushi, sashimi
Nigiri & Sashimi - 2 pieces: Seasonal White Fish, Maguro Tuna, Sake Salmon, Hamachi Yellowtail, Unagi Freshwater Eel, Hotate Scallop, Tako Octopus, Ikura Salmon Roe, Otoro Fatty Tuna, Chutoro Medium Fatty Tuna

Chef's Signature Sushi Rolls

Shrimp Tempura: California roll, tempura shrimp, gochujang aioli
Lobster Tempura: Avocado, romaine lettuce, tobiko, cucumber, scallion
Tako Yaki: Tempura octopus, cabbage, tonkatsu sauce, mayo, bonito flakes
California: Snow crab, cucumber, avocado
Spicy Tuna: Tuna, scallion, spicy sauce
Spicy Salmon: Salmon, scallion, spicy sauce
Aburi Salmon: Salmon avocado roll, spicy mayo, torched

Spicy Salmon: Salmon, scallion, spicy sauce

Main Courses

Pricing is à la carte and available on board.

Morimoto Buri-Bop: Japanese-Korean fusion hot stone rice bowl, Hamachi, egg yolk
Orange Chicken: Tempura chicken, market vegetables, orange glaze
Japanese Curry: Fried tofu, seasonal vegetables, aromatic sweet Japanese curry
Fresh Catch “Port to Plate”: Crisp-skinned fillet, sweet tamarind-chili sauce, pickle vegetables
Butter Poach 12 oz Lobster Tails: Warm yuzu butter drizzled over lobster
Miso Lamb Chop: Kombu-braised daikon, gochujang-infused lamb jus
Grilled US Prime Rib: Yakiniku BBQ sauce by Chef Masaharu Morimoto
Tan Tan Noodles: Red curry broth, miso-infused ground chicken, cilantro, soy marinated egg

Asian-inspired entrée with crispy fish pieces, colorful vegetables, citrus garnish, and sauce, served in a white bowl with chopsticks.

Side Dishes

House Fried Rice: Egg, shrimp, chicken, scallion, vegetables
Steamed White Rice or Brown Rice
Balsamic Glaze Brussels Sprouts
Sautéed Bok Choy
Furikake Fries

Bowl of fried rice with shrimp, egg, vegetables, and crispy fried shallots, garnished with chopped green onions.

Desserts

Chocolate Sphere: Dark chocolate shell, marshmallow cream, chocolate sorbet, warm salted caramel
Strawberry Panna Cotta: Berry crunch, Morimoto syrup
White Chocolate Lime Ganache: Lime-infused white chocolate ganache, coconut foam, rice pudding, mango yuzu sorbet
Sorbet Trio: Lychee, mango yuzu, blueberry sorbets

Chocolate sphere dessert topped with a creamy sauce, served with fresh berries and chocolate pieces on a plated presentation.

Drinks

Morimoto Dream Brut Rosé
Morimoto Grgich Hills Chardonnay
Morimoto Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon
Sake Junmai Morimoto
Sake Junmai Ginjo Morimoto
Sake Junmai Daiginjo Morimoto
Sake Sparkling Nigori

Glass of clear sake served alongside a sake bottle, chopsticks, and a small dish in a Japanese dining setting.

Sample Menu: Morimoto by Sea Pop-Up

Appetizers

Popcorn Shrimp: Tempura crisp shrimp, Morimoto style gochujang aioli, wasabi citrus aioli, honey soy sesame toasted peanut
Pork Gyoza: Hand folded dumplings, seasoned pork, cabbage & garlic chives, scallion ginger sauce
Vegetable Wonton: Asian sesame garlic chli sauce
Taco Two Ways*: Hamachi, yuzu soy, tuna, spicy mayo, avocado crème
Lobster Miso Soup: White miso broth, lobster essence, scallions
*Vegetarian option available upon request
Morimoto Sushi Mori*: Assortment of sushi —salmon & hamachi nigiri, ebi asparagus maki, Aburi spicy tuna maki, Dungeness crab California roll, lobster tempura futomaki
*Vegetarian option available upon request

Assorted sushi and nigiri selection featuring salmon, shrimp, scallop, and specialty rolls arranged on a white plate with green leaf garnish.

Main Courses

Pricing is à la carte and available on board.

Morimoto Buri-Bop: Japanese-Korean fusion hot stone rice bowl, Hamachi, egg yolk
Orange Chicken: Tempura chicken, market vegetables, orange glaze
Japanese Curry: Fried tofu, seasonal vegetables, aromatic sweet Japanese curry
Fresh Catch “Port to Plate”: Crisp-skinned fillet, sweet tamarind-chili sauce, pickle vegetables
Butter Poach 12 oz Lobster Tails: Warm yuzu butter drizzled over lobster
Miso Lamb Chop: Kombu-braised daikon, gochujang-infused lamb jus
Grilled US Prime Rib: Yakiniku BBQ sauce by Chef Masaharu Morimoto
Tan Tan Noodles: Red curry broth, miso-infused ground chicken, cilantro, soy marinated egg

Lobster tail served with vegetables, mushrooms, edamame, grilled lemon, and dipping sauce on a plated entrée.

Side Dishes

House Fried Rice: Egg, shrimp, chicken, scallion, vegetables
Steamed White Rice or Brown Rice
Balsamic Glaze Brussels Sprouts
Sautéed Bok Choy
Furikake Fries

Desserts

Chocolate Sphere: Dark chocolate shell, marshmallow cream, chocolate sorbet, warm salted caramel
Strawberry Panna Cotta: Berry crunch, morimoto syrup
White Chocolate Lime Ganache: Lime infused white chocolate ganache, coconut foam, rice pudding, mango yuzu sorbet
Sorbet Trio: Lychee, mango yuzu, blueberry sorbets

Signature Cocktails, Sake, Wine & Beer

Morimoto Dream Brut Rosé
Morimoto Grgich Hills Chardonnay
Morimoto Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon
Sake Junmai Morimoto
Sake Junmai Ginjo Morimoto
Sake Junmai Daiginjo Morimoto
Sake Sparkling Nigori

Rice wine being served with a plate of sushi.

Sample Menu: Morimoto by Sea Sushi bar

Sake

Momookawa Silver
Momokawa Pearl
Morimoto Junmai
Morimoto Junmai Ginjo
Morimoto Junmai Daiginjo
Morimoto Sparkling Nigori

Appetizers

Toro Tartare: Wasabi, nori paste, sour cream, morimoto sturgeon caviar
Tuna Pizza: Anchovy aioli, kalamata olive, red onion, jalapeno
Sticky Ribs: Hoisin sweet chili sauce, cilantro
Pork Gyoza Dumpling 14: Scallion ginger sauce

Pork Gyoza Dumplings: Scallion ginger sauce

Main Courses

Pricing is à la carte and available on board.

Angry Lobster Pad Thai: Maine lobster, rice noodle, Thai red curry sauce
Chicken Katsu, Japanese Curry: Panko crusted chicken breast, Japanese curry sauce, steamed rice. Can be served vegetarian with vegetables and tofu on request.
Poke Bowl: Choice of marinated salmon or tuna, cucumber, avocado, seaweed over rice

Poke Bowl: Choice of marinated salmon or tuna, cucumber, avocado, seaweed over rice

Sushi & Sashimi

Chef’s Combination: Sushi, sashimi
Nigiri (2 pieces): Seasonal white fish, hotate scallop, maguro tuna, tako octopus, sake salmon, ikura salmon roe, hamachi yellowtail, otoro fatty tuna (single), unagi freshwater eel, ebi shrimp, kampachi amberjack, chutoro medium fatty tuna (single)

Selection of Chef Morimoto's nigiri options.

Chef's Signature Sushi Rolls

Shrimp Tempura: Avocado roll, tempura shrimp, gochujang aioli
Lobster Tempura: Tempura lobster, tobiko, cucumber, scallion, mango sauce
Tako Yaki: Tempura octopus, cabbage, tonkatsu sauce, mayo
Aburi Salmon: Salmon avocado roll, spicy mayo, torched
California: Snow crab, cucumber, avocado
Spicy Tuna: Tuna, scallion, spicy sauce
Spicy Salmon: Salmon, scallion, spicy sauce

Spicy Salmon sushi roll: Salmon, scallion, spicy sauce

Dessert

White Chocolate Lime Ganache 9: Coconut foam, mango-yuzu sorbet, rice pudding

White Chocolate Lime Ganache 9: Coconut foam, mango-yuzu sorbet, rice pudding

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Morimoto by Sea

Morimoto by Sea Restaurant

Morimoto by Sea Pop-Up

Morimoto by Sea Sushi Bar

Dining Room

Plan Your Experience

Sample Menu: Morimoto by Sea Restaurant

Appetizers

Sushi & Sashimi

Chef's Signature Sushi Rolls

Main Courses

Side Dishes

Desserts

Drinks

Sample Menu: Morimoto by Sea Pop-Up

Appetizers

Main Courses

Side Dishes

Desserts

Signature Cocktails, Sake, Wine & Beer

Sample Menu: Morimoto by Sea Sushi bar

Sake

Appetizers

Main Courses

Sushi & Sashimi

Chef's Signature Sushi Rolls

Dessert

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