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Morihiro
Master Critic Reviews (3 Lists)
Morihiro
9.1
Chef Morihiro Onodera’s Michelin-starred counter has moved into Victor Heights, bringing ultra-precise rice, pristine fish, and a rare à la carte add-on menu. While omakase is the main event, the rolled items and hand-roll style bites show the same obsessive technique. This is destination sushi for people who care about craft.
Must-Try Dishes:
seasonal hand rolls, chef’s omakase with a la carte rolls, salmon skin salad roll-style bite
Scores:
Value: 7.2
Service: 9
Consistency: 9.1
Food Quality: 9.5
Atmosphere: 8.2
Cultural Relevance: 8.6
What makes it special: Michelin-star omakase craft with rare à la carte roll options.
Who should go: Serious sushi devotees celebrating something big.
When to visit: Book ahead for weekend nights.
What to order: Omakase, seasonal hand rolls, any daily a la carte maki.
Insider tip: Ask what’s best that night—menu shifts with the fish.
Morihiro
8.5
Chef Morihiro Onodera’s intimate counter offers an omakase that’s both traditional and quietly inventive, with exceptional rice, knife work, and pacing. The pre-nigiri small dishes are treated with the same care as the sushi, making the meal feel complete and deliberate.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal otsumami courses, Chef’s nigiri progression, Uni tasting segment (when available)
Scores:
Value: 7.4
Service: 8.6
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 9.2
Atmosphere: 8.2
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: Legendary sushi master’s omakase with meticulous small dishes.
Who should go: Omakase devotees and milestone couples.
When to visit: Early seating for the calmest counter time.
What to order: Full omakase, add uni if offered, trust the pacing.
Insider tip: Keep an eye on last-minute cancellations online.
Morihiro
9.1
Chef Morihiro Onodera’s intimate counter delivers a kaiseki-leaning omakase that builds toward pristine, delicately seasoned nigiri. The room is calm and minimalist, letting the progression of seasonal bites and expertly balanced rice-fish ratio do the talking. Reservations are essential for a slow, special-occasion night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Omakase nigiri progression, Hairy crab sunomono (seasonal), Akitakomachi rice-forward toro
Scores:
Value: 7.4
Service: 9
Consistency: 9.1
Food Quality: 9.5
Atmosphere: 8.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.6
What makes it special: Michelin-starred omakase from a foundational LA sushi chef in a new, intimate home.
Who should go: Omakase devotees celebrating something big
When to visit: Early seating for the full paced progression
What to order: Omakase, add-ons of toro, seasonal crab courses
Insider tip: Book the counter and arrive on time—service is tightly choreographed.