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  4. Morimoto By Sea

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.

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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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Dining Room

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
Sushi & Sashimi
Chef's Signature Sushi Rolls
Main Courses
Side Dishes
Desserts
Drinks

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 Combination: Sushi, sashimi

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
Main Courses
Side Dishes
Desserts
Signature Cocktails, Sake, Wine & Beer

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
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.

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
Appetizers
Main Courses
Sushi & Sashimi
Chef's Signature Sushi Rolls
Dessert

Sake

  • Momookawa Silver
  • Momokawa Pearl
  • Morimoto Junmai
  • Morimoto Junmai Ginjo
  • Morimoto Junmai Daiginjo
  • Morimoto Sparkling Nigori
Sake wine being poured with cherry blossoms in the background.

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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Available Across the Fleet

Morimoto by Sea is available on every Holland America ship, so wherever you sail, you can enjoy a distinctive dining experience that pairs exceptional service with innovative cuisine. Pop-up & Sushi bar on select ships

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